Camp Cyclone

State Champion Coach John Pearson Jr. and his staff.

Ages 10-13, June 7-11th, 9am-3pm

Wendell Center & Fishburne. (Lunch Included!)

The Porter-Gaud powerhouse coaching staff is offering a camp for rising 5th - 7th graders. Join and enhance your fundamentals, techniques and overall ability. This is a camp that will help you reach the next level. The coaches will work with you individually and in groups. There will be highly competitive games throughout the week that will allow players to sharpen their on-court decision making and productivity. Join us to learn these necessary skills to develop your game and become an asset to your team.

Full Lunch will be provided!!

Ages 6-9, 9:00-12:00pm

The fundamentals of cooking, a cooking camp everyone can benefit from! This program will include safe knife skills, creating fresh mother sauces, making the perfect egg, and all the things they need to know to get started in the kitchen. Campers will take a trip to a local grocery store to learn how to shop ingredients for their own personal dishes!

Does your child enjoy exploring the kitchen, and creating delicious recipes? Cyclone Kids in the Kitchen will give your child the opportunity to learn in a state of the art kitchen with experienced top chefs Kelsey and Danielle. Students will learn cooking essentials such as food prep, knife skills, balanced meals, baking, and more!

Ages 6-11, 9am-12pm

Football Fundamentals Returns! Join PG Varsity Football Coach Brad Bowles for this introductory course. Campers will be taught the basic fundamentals of football on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball.  While learning the basic fundamentals throughout camp we also will promote teamwork, competition, and hard work in a fun competitive atmosphere.  

We are lucky enough to have several coaches including Varsity players, offering up their guidance and knowledge for each practice. This is an incredible opportunity for the community of Charleston to learn the basics and fundamentals and have some friendly competition with games such as; flag football and ultimate football.

*Participants will be broken up by age and ability level for portions of practice.

Rising 5th-Rising 8th Graders, 9am-12pm

The Head PG Coach, Megan Crouch, and her team will offer our first ever Beach Volleyball Camp! Check out the brand new court on the PG Campus and join us for some fun in the sun, and instruction from the best in the game.

Ages 8-13, 9am-12pm

Surf's Up! Join the team at Folly Beach with Surfing Guru Gretchen Tate. This camp will meet at Porter-Gaud, transportation and Surf Boards will be provided! Don't miss this cool opportunity to learn the basics or advance your current surfing prowess. This is one of the most fun camps we offer all Summer, and space is limited to 12 participants. Gretchen Tate will provide all of the education and direction you will need to develop your surfing ability.

Ages 5-10, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Soccer Shots is a leader in youth soccer development. Our nationally recognized non-competitive skills program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Each day contains the perfect mix of reviewing previously learned and new skills.

*Players will be divided into groups of equal age/skill level

Character Development: Our innovative curriculum extends beyond physical activity to incorporate values like respect, sharing, teamwork, encouragement and cooperation. The enhancement of a child’s coordination, balance and agility is often seen immediately, but it is the building blocks being created for a life-long love of sports that have the strongest impact.

Soccer Skills: Each day, we focus on having fun while guiding children through imaginative games that teach basic soccer skills. Our coaches are energetic and enthusiastic, are great teachers, and love working with children.

Active Lifestyle: Children benefit with increased psychomotor development through fun fitness activities. Soccer Shots encourages the development of active lifestyle habits.

Ages 8-12, 1pm-4pm

Learn all about photography in these comprehensive afternoon workshops. Instruction will include the fundamentals, the language, and the history of this powerful medium. Campers will travel two of the days on site to some of Charleston's most historic photo opportunities! As a former Parson's Instructor and professional photographer, I will give your child all the basic knowledge to create a great photograph - including design, concept and composition with fun assignments to practice at home. The final day, the students design an amazing virtual exhibition (a website) with a link that may be shared with family and friends. No prior knowledge needed.

http://celestejoye.com/

Ages 5-9, 1:00-4:00pm

Join us for a week filled with gratitude, acceptance, and happiness. This program is designed to help young girls learn to appreciate themselves and acknowledge their talents and gifts. We will learn about extraordinary women, strengthen our self-esteem, create nutritious snacks and crafts, and hopefully make some friends along the way.

Ages 6-10, 1pm-4pm Co-Ed

Get your sticks ready for one of the fastest growing sports in America! Join Charleston Elite Lacrosse's Coaching Staff, for our Youth Lacrosse Camp.

This Camp will teach the general knowledge and skills needed to play the high pace sport of Lacrosse. Through drills, games and competitive play, campers will learn about the FUNdamentals. This will include passing, shooting, ground balls, cradling, and defensive tactics.

They will also learn about the key concepts and rules of lacrosse, like offsides, defensive formations, the rules of the crease, and much more. Please try to bring your own sticks, we have some extra if needed. Don't miss your chance to get a jumpstart on this awesome sport!

State Champion Coach John Pearson Jr. and his staff.

Ages 13-16, June 14-18th, 9am-3pm

Wendell Center & Fishburne. (Lunch Included!)

The Porter-Gaud powerhouse coaching staff is offering a camp for rising 8th - 10th graders. Join and enhance your fundamentals, techniques and overall ability. This is a camp that will help you reach the next level. The coaches will work with you individually and in groups. There will be highly competitive games throughout the week that will allow players to sharpen their on-court decision making and productivity. Join us to learn these necessary skills to develop your game and become an asset to your team.

Full Lunch will be provided!!

Ages 5-10, 9am-12pm

Soccer Shots is a leader in youth soccer development. Our nationally recognized non-competitive skills program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Each day contains the perfect mix of reviewing previously learned and new skills.

*Players will be divided into groups of equal age/skill level

Character Development: Our innovative curriculum extends beyond physical activity to incorporate values like respect, sharing, teamwork, encouragement and cooperation. The enhancement of a child’s coordination, balance and agility is often seen immediately, but it is the building blocks being created for a life-long love of sports that have the strongest impact.

Soccer Skills: Each day, we focus on having fun while guiding children through imaginative games that teach basic soccer skills. Our coaches are energetic and enthusiastic, are great teachers, and love working with children.

Active Lifestyle: Children benefit with increased psychomotor development through fun fitness activities. Soccer Shots encourages the development of active lifestyle habits.

Ages 7-9, 9:00am-12:00pm

Join Mrs. Benson for our new movie making program! Calling all future filmmakers! Students will learn and practice the art of stop motion film making by creating their own short films. We will be using LEGOs, iMovie, green screens and media editing apps to create a short film. Students will be writing, editing and producing their own stop animation film. Students will be given their own iPads for the week and can work individually on their films.

*iPads will be provided

Ages 5-7, 9:00am-12:00pm

It’s showtime! Come and discover your creative potential through musical theater. We will sing, dance, and act our way through this week-long session. Students will practice scene work, choreograph their own Broadway-style dance, practice storytelling through song, and much more. Come one, come all! All levels of experience are welcome.

Ages 8-12, 9am-12pm

Take a trip across the world and experience the delicious cuisine of Italy. Students will take a trip to local pasta company Rio Bertolinis to learn how to make homemade pasta! Students will also learn to create fresh pizza dough, sauces and all the Italian classics. Bon Appetit!

Does your child enjoy exploring the kitchen, and creating delicious recipes? Cyclone Kids in the Kitchen will give your child the opportunity to learn in a state of the art kitchen with experienced top chefs Kelsey and Danielle. Students will learn cooking essentials such as food prep, knife skills, balanced meals, baking, and more!

Ages 10-14, 9am-12pm

Come learn baseball fundamentals with JV head coaches Zac and Andrew on the beautiful fields of Porter-Gaud! This program is designed for students who are looking to improve their overall play while having fun. 

The coaching staff at Camp Cyclone is dedicated to the development and growth of young baseball players. Coach Zac was a varsity pitcher, outfielder and 1st baseman for West Oak High school in South Carolina, including 3 years of Legion Baseball in college, and is currently a coach for Porter-Gaud’s JV team. His passion lies in teaching the fundamentals of the game while igniting the passion of America’s favorite past-time. Coach Andrew was a 4 year varsity player and captain, recognized as overall MVP and district Champion back in Philadelphia. Coach Andrew is also a Porter-Gaud JV Coach, and runs youth baseball programs throughout the year. 

This camp focuses on improvement and growth in each aspect of baseball.  From hitting, catching, throwing, sliding and base running, you will be all over the diamond this summer.  Porter-Gaud facilities come with a state of the art batting cage and baseball diamond. Bring your hat, bat and glove, and get ready to knock it out of the park!

Ages 10-14, 9am-12pm

This fun-filled dance program is a perfect introduction for the aspiring dancer. Your child will learn age-appropriate dance technique and choreography while developing rhythm, coordination, and social skills. We will introduce a fun dance combo that will be performed for parents upon the completion of our week long program. Camp Cyclone is excited to announce that this will be taught by Casey Hoffman, a veteran dance camp instructor and prior collegiate dancer.

*Dress Code: Students are encouraged to wear a leotard and tights or comfortable, tight fitted clothing that doesn't restrict their range of motion with jazz shoes or clean sneakers.

Ages 5-7, 1pm-4pm

The popular and educational Invention Lab is back for a new Galaxy and Space Edition! Come join us as we create fun and exciting inventions through the many different fields of science, with a focus on becoming a SUPER YOU!

Explore the outer rim with educational activities, including sling shot rockets, magnetic space slime, and making your own spaceship. All materials will be included for an out of this world experience!

Ages 6-10, 1pm-4pm

Downward Dog, Cat, and Tree Pose! Yoga is a fun non-competitive practice for children, that will give students healthy habits to carry throughout life. The benefits of yoga for young children include refining flexibility and balance, reducing stress and anxiety, as well as helping develop concentration and focus. This yoga camp is designed to encourage students to gain a sense of self, community and body+mind connection while having fun. Certified Yoga Instructor and Integrative Health and Wellness Coach Savannah Stone will be instructing this course for lower school students. All skill levels are welcome.

Campers can be excited to learn basic yoga techniques, playing games, going on a nature hike, have a yoga practice at the beach, and more!

*A trip to the beach and yoga mat included!

Ages 7-10, 9am-12pm

Fei Xu is the Lower School Chinese teacher, and she is also a 20+ years professional dancer. Ms. Xu will offer a Chinese dance class in the coming summer camp, 2021. In this Chinese dance class, students will start to learn fundamental dance skills, focusing on body control, flexibility, stability and coordination. Students will also have opportunities to perform on stage in on- and off- campus events. 

Ages 8-12, 1pm-4pm

Learn all about photography in these comprehensive afternoon workshops. Instruction will include the fundamentals, the language, and the history of this powerful medium. Campers will travel two of the days on site to some of Charleston's most historic photo opportunities! As a former Parson's Instructor and professional photographer, I will give your child all the basic knowledge to create a great photograph - including design, concept and composition with fun assignments to practice at home. The final day, the students design an amazing virtual exhibition (a website) with a link that may be shared with family and friends. No prior knowledge needed.

http://celestejoye.com/

Ages 8-14, 9:00-3:00pm.  Instructor - Kevin Jackson, the State Director for U.S. Youth Futsal and former MLS player with the Chicago Fire and New England Revolution. 

Kevin Jackson designed this camp for the serious player looking to improve his/her skills and fit tactics. They offer training in the skills and techniques used in both outdoor and (Futsal) Indoor Soccer.

There are many opportunities to learn and improve your soccer skills during the summer, but there are few that can offer both indoor and outdoor facilities. Jackson Soccer Development/Elite Futsal Camp is unique because we offer training in the skills and techniques used in both outdoor and (futsal) indoor soccer. The first part of the session will be devoted to the outdoor game. Campers will be learning technical and tactical elements of the game individually and as a team, eventually progressing into small sided drills and game simulating matches. Once play moves inside, athletes will focus on futsal, the only form of indoor soccer that is recognized world-wide. This area of the camp will work on individual foot skills, fast/accurate passing, movement off the ball, defending and attacking in one-on-one situations, and learning to read to game as it is played at a very fast pace.

Appropriate clothing, shin guards, cleats (for outside) and indoor soccer shoes/sneakers (for futsal) are required. Bring a soccer ball, and water bottle. ***Full Lunch Included!

Ages 9-15, 9am-3pm

This camp is designed to develop young female ballers' overall game. This includes individual skills and goals, team skills and goals, and general knowledge of expectations. We are striving to gain consistency in all aspects of basketball fundamentals. Student Athletes will be instructed and coached by PG Coach Jen Payes.  This is a great pre-cursor for students looking to play for their school next basketball season, or looking to learn the fundamentals of the game!

*Players will be broken up by skill-level for portions of the camps.

Ages 5-7, 9:00-12:00pm

Do you know someone who loves to build and create? From submarines to skyscrapers and everything in between this camp will explore the many wonders of construction and engineering. We will use a variety of materials to plan and create daily projects. Get your hard hat and tool belt ready for a week of hands on engineering fun!

Ages 5-9, 9am-12pm

Calling all lovers of anything mystical! This camp is perfect for your creative camper to explore and learn about the magical world of Unicorns and Narwhals. Campers will have a blast while designing fun crafts, including sparkly slime, majestical flower crowns, and their own one of a kind unicorn horn and narwhal tusk. This program is the ultimate combination of art, design, exploring outside, educational and physical activities, storytelling, and MORE!

Ages 7-10, 9:00am-12:00pm

Let's get crafty! Join Art aficionado and Upper School teacher Mrs. Preslar this Summer to create seasonal pieces for all to enjoy. Artful Antics is a fun and creative opportunity for students to create with their peers. We will be making a variety of art projects including paint, clay, watercolors, and more. Supplies and aprons will be provided. All artwork will be sent home at the end of the program.

All materials included!!

Ages 6-10, 9:00-12:00pm

Instructors: Robin Rutherford.  This program is back by popular demand!

Summer is a time for fun and exploring!! Super Summer Science campers will be
discovering and investigating the world around them through lots of engaging activities.
Participants should be ready to launch rockets using balloons, Alka-Seltzer, and even their
feet!! Campers will investigate insects and go on an insect hunt. As “geologists”, they will
“dig up” rocks and minerals, erupt a volcano, and more! As marine scientists, campers will
explore ocean creatures and even make ocean slime. Finally, campers will be using
engineering to create solutions to aviation and building challenges. Come join us for some
super summer science fun and learning!!

Ages 8-12, 9am-12pm

Get your sticks ready for one of the fastest growing sports in America! Join Charleston Elite Lacrosse's Coaching Staff, for our Boys Lacrosse Camp.

This Camp will teach the general knowledge and skills needed to play the high pace sport of Boys Lacrosse. Through drills, games and competitive play, campers will learn about the FUNdamentals. This will include passing, shooting, ground balls, cradling, and defensive tactics.

They will also learn about the key concepts and rules of boys lacrosse, like offsides, defensive formations, the rules of the crease, and much more. Please try to bring your own sticks, we have some extra if needed, and feel free to bring your gloves and helmet too!. Don't miss your chance to get a jumpstart on this awesome sport! 

Ages 8-13, 9am-12pm

Surf's Up! Join the team at Folly Beach with Surfing Guru Gretchen Tate. This camp will meet at Porter-Gaud, transportation and Surf Boards will be provided! Don't miss this cool opportunity to learn the basics or advance your current surfing prowess. This is one of the most fun camps we offer all Summer, and space is limited to 12 participants. Gretchen Tate will provide all of the education and direction you will need to develop your surfing ability.

Ages 9-12, 9:00-12:00pm

This camp will help you find your inner forager! We will use things from nature to create lots of goodies and will also learn about various scientific processes through hands-on activities. Some of these foraged materials include plants, flowers, rocks, shells, and more. Come join us and find out all the ways you can use these simple items to create beautiful art!

Ages 5-7, 1:00-4:00pm

Calling all creators in training! Let’s spend the week using the elements of art and tools to unleash your inner creator. Campers will explore a variety of art techniques and a bit of history while creating some really BIG projects. We will use everything from paints to food to learn that creativity is for everyone and a necessary and fun skill to master! 

Ages 5-7, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Gym Class Heroes is designed for your active and energetic camper who loves to play! Students will spend each afternoon being physically active, developing their fine motor skills, increase sportsmanship, and overall have FUN. Beat the heat this summer at Camp Cyclone with this active and memorable program!

Ages 6-9, 1pm-4pm

Once upon a time, there was a magical summer camp….students can look forward to exploring the happiest place on earth! Each day will be themed after one of the amazing Disney parks. Decorate your mouse ears and join the adventure to Epcot where campers will take a trip around the world. Animal Kingdom will include a safari adventure, and the Magic Kingdom with fairytale themed crafts. Campers will also have an opportunity to make some of the special treats enjoyed straight from the parks.

Ages 7-9, 1:00-4:00pm

What do you get when you cross creativity with science? This fun and educational camp! Come invent and explore with us. We will work our minds by practicing the scientific method with experiments, understand scientific concepts with a lot of hands-on activities, and get to create some treasures to bring home. We will learn about plants, the ocean, dinosaurs, outer space, and more!

Ages 8-12, 1pm-4pm

Is there anything better than a fresh loaf of bread and homemade whipped butter? Chef Danielle will insist that the key to being a great baker is knowing how to make a perfect loaf of bread! This class will focus on creating various types of breads and pastries for students to bring home and share. This course will have your camper mastering the basics of the kitchen!

Ages 8-12, 1:00-4:00pm

Jason Scalzo and Porter-Gaud is excited to announce we are now offering a unique style of Boxing as part of Camp Cyclone 2021!  Think Boxing is a modified, non-contact Olympic-style boxing program that couples mental and physical wellness into basic boxing fundamentals.

Think Boxing was designed by mental health professionals to promote emotional control and brain health, and each class will be taught by certified Think Boxing coaches. Each camper that participates will benefit from superior exercise while also learning the core tenets of the sport - structure, discipline, perseverance and empowerment. How People in Charleston Are Using Boxing to Support Mental Health:

https://www.postandcourier.com/features/how-people...

Ages 8-13, 9:00-3:00pm, **Full Lunch Included!

Your child will love our Minecraft Coding Camp and you will be investing in their future as they learn vital 21st century skills. They will learn how to code using Microsoft’s block based Code Builder in the special Education Edition of Minecraft. They will also explore the creative side of computing and learn how to work in a team, while creating 3D worlds in groups to a set theme in a shared environment. They will learn to code and create worlds on the latest Windows PCs with Nvidia Graphics cards. 

They will also explore how Virtual Reality will play a part in their lives in the future, by spending a full day of camp trying out the latest VR games and applications, on the latest Virtual Reality headsets.

Each day they will also have short competitions inside Minecraft, such as Hide and Seek inside a custom Minecraft world. Campers will also have breaks to stretch out and play games. The week will end with a Minecraft build competition where they will create a world in teams. They will be able to use the code they have learned, to speed up the process. 

At our Minecraft coding camp your child will not only will they learn to Code, they will also gain skills in problem solving, creativity and team-working.

Ages 11-15, 9:00-3:00pm

Join PG Coach Joey Ferrelli for the Basketball Skills Challenge Camp! This camp is designed for players looking to fine tune their skills and learn to compete at a high-level.

Each day of camp will be centered around a specific key component.  The ballers will learn the basic fundamentals of the skill by performing drills, using the skill in game speed, then in game-like situations. Then its "Skills Challenge" time,  which will result in several challenge champions!

On the first day after the "Skills Challenge", players will compete in scrimmages and will be placed on specific teams. These will be their teams for the remainder of the week, and after each day's skills challenge teams will have 'regular season games' leading up to the seeding for the final tournament on Friday.

If you're looking to improve your game and play competitively, this camp is for you.

Lunch Included Everyday!!

Ages 9-12, 9:00am-12:00pm

Is your child the next Calvin Klein or Coco Chanel? We have the perfect camp experience for your young designer. We will learn the history of fashion while designing and creating everything from groovy t-shirts to crowns fit for a future king or queen. If your child has a passion for fashion this is the right place!

Ages 5-7, 9:00-12:00pm

Calling all bookworms! Let’s explore the exciting world of books as we read stories from authors like David Shannon, and Eric Munsch and a few surprises. After reading each story we will complete a fun science project that will relate to the adventure of the day, you won’t want to miss this week of literary adventure!

Ages 5-10, 9:00am-12:00pm

Soccer Shots is a leader in youth soccer development. Our nationally recognized non-competitive skills program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Each day contains the perfect mix of reviewing previously learned and new skills.

*Players will be divided into groups of equal age/skill level

Character Development: Our innovative curriculum extends beyond physical activity to incorporate values like respect, sharing, teamwork, encouragement and cooperation. The enhancement of a child’s coordination, balance and agility is often seen immediately, but it is the building blocks being created for a life-long love of sports that have the strongest impact.

Soccer Skills: Each day, we focus on having fun while guiding children through imaginative games that teach basic soccer skills. Our coaches are energetic and enthusiastic, are great teachers, and love working with children.

Active Lifestyle: Children benefit with increased psychomotor development through fun fitness activities. Soccer Shots encourages the development of active lifestyle habits.

Ages 6-10, 9:00-12:00pm

Instructor: Robin Rutherford 

This program is back by popular demand!

Summer is a time for fun and exploring!! Super Summer Science campers will be
discovering and investigating the world around them through lots of engaging activities.
Participants should be ready to launch rockets using balloons, Alka-Seltzer, and even their
feet!! Campers will investigate insects and go on an insect hunt. As “geologists”, they will
“dig up” rocks and minerals, erupt a volcano, and more! As marine scientists, campers will
explore ocean creatures and even make ocean slime. Finally, campers will be using
engineering to create solutions to aviation and building challenges. Come join us for some
super summer science fun and learning!!

Ages 9-12, 9:00am-12:00pm

Watch as Chef Danielle makes incredible recipes and then gives you the opportunity to replicate. Good luck! Nailed it is one of the most fun camps offered all Summer and will give your budding Chef the opportunity to develop their kitchen mastery skills.

Ages 9-12, 9am-12pm

Love crafting? Want to make some fun pieces to wear and decorate with? Then come join us! This camp will offer jewelry making, making accessories, creating art to decorate, tie dying, working with clay, painting, and even an intro to weaving!

Ages 5-8, 1:00-4:00pm

Community Kids  is a unique community building program that allows your camper to give back to the city of Charleston. Each day will focus on a different local charity. Campers will have the opportunity to create items hands on that will be donated to the specific charity. For example, making dog toys and beds for the Charleston Humane Society. The benefits received from volunteering are: Learning to respect others; learning to be helpful and kind; learning to understand people who are different; developing leadership skills, becoming more patient, and better understanding of citizenship. This camp is perfect for any child who loves crafting for a good cause!

Ages 5-8, 1pm-4pm

From savory pies to wedding cakes, and everything in between, this is a chance for your child to understand the science behind baking while enjoying some sweets along the way! Campers will take a trip to a local bakery to see how large scale professional baking is accomplished like their favorite baking shows! 

Does your child enjoy exploring the kitchen, and creating delicious recipes? Cyclone Cooking Camp will give your child the opportunity to learn in a state of the art kitchen with experienced top chefs Kelsey and Danielle. Students will learn cooking essentials such as food prep, knife skills, balanced meals, baking, and more! Each day, students will help in the preparation of Cyclone Campers lunches and enjoy the satisfaction of serving others a well-rounded meal that they created!

We look forward to having your young chef join us!

Ages 7-10, 1pm-4pm

Why is the ocean blue? Why is it salty? How do we know what the seafloor even looks like? How do sea creatures communicate? How do people navigate the ocean? How are waves formed? Curious to learn all the answers to all those questions and more? Join us and let’s dip our toes into the science of the ocean. This week will be filled with experiments, hands-on activities, and crafting.

Ages 8-12, 1:00-4:00pm

Jason Scalzo and Porter-Gaud is excited to announce we are now offering a unique style of Boxing as part of Camp Cyclone 2021!  Think Boxing is a modified, non-contact Olympic-style boxing program that couples mental and physical wellness into basic boxing fundamentals.

Think Boxing was designed by mental health professionals to promote emotional control and brain health, and each class will be taught by certified Think Boxing coaches. Each camper that participates will benefit from superior exercise while also learning the core tenets of the sport - structure, discipline, perseverance and empowerment. How People in Charleston Are Using Boxing to Support Mental Health:

https://www.postandcourier.com/features/how-people...

Ages 8-12, 1pm-4pm

Do you like to figure out solutions to problems you run into each day?  Do you imagine inventions that will help you and your friends?  If so, come learn more about the exciting world of engineering!  Utilizing activities from Engineering is Elementary, we will use the engineering design process to problem solve and create solutions to a given challenge.  Participants will be encouraged to continually revise their designs to engineer the best possible solution in the given time frame! 

Rising 5th graders-Rising 12th Graders, Monday-Thursday 9:00-3:00pm, Friday 9am-12pm

Train with the best, the PG Volleyball team with Coach Crouch has been a Dynasty over the past decade. This camp will focus on fundamentals, including more specific position training. Individual training will be integrated into team drills and game-like situations. This camp will be competitive and a great way to get ready for your upcoming volleyball season.

**Full Lunch Included!

Ages 8-13, 9:00-3:00pm, **Full Lunch Included!

Your child will love our Minecraft Coding Camp and you will be investing in their future as they learn vital 21st century skills. They will learn how to code using Microsoft’s block based Code Builder in the special Education Edition of Minecraft. They will also explore the creative side of computing and learn how to work in a team, while creating 3D worlds in groups to a set theme in a shared environment. They will learn to code and create worlds on the latest Windows PCs with Nvidia Graphics cards. 

They will also explore how Virtual Reality will play a part in their lives in the future, by spending a full day of camp trying out the latest VR games and applications, on the latest Virtual Reality headsets.

Each day they will also have short competitions inside Minecraft, such as Hide and Seek inside a custom Minecraft world. Campers will also have breaks to stretch out and play games. The week will end with a Minecraft build competition where they will create a world in teams. They will be able to use the code they have learned, to speed up the process. 

At our Minecraft coding camp your child will not only will they learn to Code, they will also gain skills in problem solving, creativity and team-working.

Ages 5-7, 9:00am-12:00pm

This camp is perfect for the kids with a green thumb! –or those who want to have a green thumb! Students will learn about the life cycle of different plants, parts of a plant, and what plants need to grow. We will even get to learn about some of the bugs we may see in gardens! Activities may include: creating wind chimes, bugs, stepping stones, or sun catchers. At the end of the week students will be able to pot their own plant!

Ages 5-7, 9:00am-12:00pm

Come with us on an adventure through the deep dark Amazon. The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest. It's home to more than 30 million people and one in ten known species on Earth. This camp will help build an understanding of scientific concepts through exploration, crafts, stories and research. We will learn how the scientific method can help us answer the questions we have about the natural and the mystical world of the Amazon. We will stretch our imaginations and understanding of this natural wonder.

Ages 5-10, 9am-12pm

Soccer Shots is a leader in youth soccer development. Our nationally recognized non-competitive skills program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Each day contains the perfect mix of reviewing previously learned and new skills.

*Players will be divided into groups of equal age/skill level.

Character Development: Our innovative curriculum extends beyond physical activity to incorporate values like respect, sharing, teamwork, encouragement and cooperation.   The enhancement of a child’s coordination, balance and agility is often seen immediately, but it is the building blocks being created for a life-long love of sports that have the strongest impact.

Soccer Skills: Each day, we focus on having fun while guiding children through imaginative games that teach basic soccer skills.  Our coaches are energetic and enthusiastic, are great teachers, and love working with children.

Active Lifestyle: Children benefit with increased psychomotor development through fun fitness activities.  Soccer Shots encourages the development of active lifestyle habits.​

Ages 7-10, 9:00am-12:00pm

Let's get crafty! Join Art aficionado and Upper School teacher Mrs. Preslar this Summer to create seasonal pieces for all to enjoy. Artful Antics is a fun and creative opportunity for students to create with their peers. We will be making a variety of art projects including paint, clay, watercolors, and more. Supplies and aprons will be provided. All artwork will be sent home at the end of the program.

All materials included!!

Ages 7-10, 9am-12pm

Come learn the Low Country classic dishes such as shrimp and grits, pimento cheese, pickling fresh vegetables, and so much more! This program will include a trip to the farmers market to pick out farm fresh ingredients for their dishes. Students will learn the history and culture of traditional South Carolina cooking.

Does your child enjoy exploring the kitchen, and creating delicious recipes? Cyclone Kids in the Kitchen will give your child the opportunity to learn in a state of the art kitchen with experienced top chefs Kelsey and Danielle. Students will learn cooking essentials such as food prep, knife skills, balanced meals, baking, and more!

Ages 10-14, 9am-12pm

Before you read on, watch this quick 2-minute video on the basics of Fencing!:

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Porter-Gaud is thrilled to present the opportunity for your child to learn the art of fencing by fencing professional Anne Marie! The elite sport of fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In this beginners fencing course, students will increase physical ability and gain a strong mental edge. The competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear and handle swords which will be fully provided for students to use each session. At the end of the program students will get the opportunity to visit the Edge of America Fencing Club of Charleston to practice their skills in a true match. **Fencing club will also include a free membership to the Edge of America fencing club.**

*Please email jferrelli@portergaud.edu and sstone@portergaud.edu if your child is right-handed or left-handed.  For more information about fencing check out edgeofamericafencing.com

Ages 7-10, 1pm-4pm

Before you read on, watch this quick 2-minute video on the basics of Fencing!:

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Porter-Gaud is thrilled to present the opportunity for your child to learn the art of fencing by fencing professional Anne Marie! The elite sport of fencing incorporates agility, strength, coordination, balance, and timing. In this beginners fencing course, students will increase physical ability and gain a strong mental edge. The competitors of a fencing match wear protective gear and handle swords which will be fully provided for students to use each session. At the end of the program students will get the opportunity to visit the Edge of America Fencing Club of Charleston to practice their skills in a true match.  **Fencing club will also include a free membership to the Edge of America fencing club.**

*Please email jferrelli@portergaud.edu and sstone@portergaud.edu if your child is right-handed or left-handed. For more information about fencing check out edgeofamericafencing.com

Ages 9 and up, 1:00pm-4:00pm

This camp is great for all those who love Theater, digital design, and Art! Campers will be diving into Set and costume design for the upcoming Theatre Camp show. During the course of the week, students will create set designs using VR, Lego Design, and Minecraft to design sets. Students will also be creating costume design boards and will have access to the Costume closets for inspiration! This camp is appropriate for 3rd grade and up, and individual student’s abilities will allow them to move at their own pace. At the end of the week, we will present a Designers Gallery of student designs in the Auditorium Lobby!

Porter-Gaud's own Andrea White will be instructing this camp perfect for those interested in advancing their acting training!

Ages 5-7, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Does your curious camper enjoy discovering and solving mysteries? The Detectives is the perfect program for your sleuth. Campers will be challenged to solve various cases around campus while learning what it really takes to be a true detective! 

Ages 5-7, 1pm-4pm

In this camp, we will make lots of fun crafts, using objects that we can find in nature, such as plants, flowers, rocks, shells, and more. Along with making these fun crafts, we will also learn some very cool facts about the objects we are using. This camp is the perfect combination of art and science!

Ages 8-12, 1pm-4pm

It has always been said that science is an art and art is full of science! During this program you will interact with galactic topics while letting your creativity flow as we bring the fun of Palmetto Clayground to Porter Gaud School! 

Do you love staring into the night sky? We will use the constellations as inspiration to create glass-fusion works of art on 4 coasters modeling Leo the Lion, The Big Dipper, Draco the Dragon, and Orion. We will also discuss the kinds of stars in the sky and use these as inspiration for a small glass fusion bowl. We will then turn our focus slightly closer to home and study our own solar system to create a set of colorful planet dinnerware. Your artist-astronomer will also create a garland of our solar system from clay and a personalized rocket! 

Each day of camp will result in a project to take home. The number of projects completed depends on how quickly art is created during our limited time! If students move quickly, we will add in more projects. 

All bisque plates or bowls start with pre-formed ceramic pieces that your child will glaze. Glass-fusion is a process of gluing glass pieces to a glass plate in a creative design. The glass is then fused and shaped in our kilns to create your one-of-a-kind science inspired art! These pieces will be fired and returned to you as soon as possible.

Ages 10-14, 5pm-7pm, Monday-Thursday*

Join PG Varsity Football Coach Brad Bowles for this preparatory camp for athletes transitioning from Elementary to Middle School football. Our hope is that each and every athlete will fine tune the basic fundamentals of the game. We will work to prepare them for the next level of football through a variety of skills, drills, and 7 on 7 competition. Campers will be taught football on both the offensive and defensive side of the ball. While learning the basic fundamentals throughout camp we also will promote teamwork, competition, and hard work in a fun competitive atmosphere. 

*Participants will be broken up by age and ability level for portions of practice.

State Champion Coach John Pearson Jr. and his staff.

Ages 11-16, July 19-23rd, 9am-3pm

Wendell Center & Fishburne. (Lunch Included!)

The Porter-Gaud powerhouse coaching staff is offering a camp for rising 5th - 10th graders. Join and enhance your fundamentals, techniques and overall ability. This is a camp that will help you reach the next level. The coaches will work with you individually and in groups. There will be highly competitive games throughout the week that will allow players to sharpen their on-court decision making and productivity. Join us to learn these necessary skills to develop your game and become an asset to your team.

Full Lunch will be provided!!

Ages 5-7, 9:00am-12:00pm

Ahoy, buccaneers! Come aboard this pirate ship and have a swashbuckling good time as we set sail to a world of adventure. We will read stories, play games, learn pirate lingo and follow treasure maps to find hidden treasure. We will learn about how our own Charleston harbor was the playground of some of the world’s most notorious pirates and what they did while they were looking for the gold. See ya there matey!

Ages 5-7, 9am-12pm

Calling all artists!! If your student is creative and loves to craft, this is the camp for them! In this camp students will get to use a variety of different art materials to create their works of art- paints, clay, pencils, beads, etc.  Activities may include: string art, rainbow spinners, and bowl making. This camp will surely have your student thinking outside the box!

Ages 6-10, 9am-12pm

Porter-Gaud Cheerleading Coach Christy runs a Summer Camp for your little Cheerleading enthusiast. In this program your child will learn the proper techniques and fundamentals to help kick start a cheering future. Camp will be focused around fun, instruction and technique development. Christy brings her wealth of Cheer knowledge along with her captivating personality to the PG campus. This camp is excellent for girls interested in participating in Cheerleading or preparing for the upcoming season.

Ages 7-9, 9:00am-12:00pm

What do you get when you cross creativity with science? This fun and educational camp! Come invent and explore with us. We will work our minds by practicing the scientific method with experiments, understand scientific concepts with a lot of hands-on activities, and get to create some treasures to bring home. We will learn about plants, the ocean, dinosaurs, outer space, and more!

Ages 7-10, 9am-12pm

Take a trip across the world and experience the delicious cuisine of Asia. Students will take a trip to the Asian market to learn about the unique ingredients, and how the market can differ from the typical grocery store they are accustomed too. Campers will learn to create classic Asian dishes from breakfast to dinner and discuss cultural differences in the ingredients used.

Does your child enjoy exploring the kitchen, and creating delicious recipes? Cyclone Kids in the Kitchen will give your child the opportunity to learn in a state of the art kitchen with experienced top chefs Kelsey and Danielle. Students will learn cooking essentials such as food prep, knife skills, balanced meals, baking, and more!

Ages 8-13, 9am-12pm

Surf's Up! Join the team at Folly Beach with Surfing Guru Gretchen Tate. This camp will meet at Porter-Gaud, transportation and Surf Boards will be provided! Don't miss this cool opportunity to learn the basics or advance your current surfing prowess. This is one of the most fun camps we offer all Summer, and space is limited to 12 participants. Gretchen Tate will provide all of the education and direction you will need to develop your surfing ability.

Rising 4th Graders-Rising 7th Graders, 9am-12pm Mon-Thurs

Our Cyclones Girl's Soccer Camp with Varsity Soccer Coach Hope Walters is designed for current and future cyclones soccer players. This is a 4 day camp from 9-12pm. We will cover individual player development, technical skill work, tactical game understanding, as well as team development. I want to see anyone interested in the soccer program to come out and work hard in preparation for the next level. Current Varsity soccer players will be at the sessions playing and coaching the girls throughout the week. It will be a great opportunity to get quality training with the entire program and become physically and mentally stronger, while having FUN!

Ages 5-7, 1pm-4pm

This camp is perfect for the kids with a green thumb! –or those who want to have a green thumb! Students will learn about the life cycle of different plants, parts of a plant, and what plants need to grow. We will even get to learn about some of the bugs we may see in gardens! Activities may include: creating wind chimes, bugs, stepping stones, or sun catchers. At the end of the week students will be able to pot their own plant!

Ages 5-7, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Calling all bookworms! Let’s explore the exciting world of books as we read stories from authors like David Shannon, and Eric Munsch and a few surprises. After reading each story we will complete a fun science project that will relate to the adventure of the day, you won’t want to miss this week of literary adventure!

Ages 6-10, 1pm-4pm

Downward Dog, Cat, and Tree Pose! Yoga is a fun non-competitive practice for children, that will give students healthy habits to carry throughout life. The benefits of yoga for young children include refining flexibility and balance, reducing stress and anxiety, as well as helping develop concentration and focus. This yoga camp is designed to encourage students to gain a sense of self, community and body+mind connection while having fun. Certified Yoga Instructor and Integrative Health and Wellness Coach Savannah Stone will be instructing this course for lower school students. All skill levels are welcome.

Campers can be excited to learn basic yoga techniques, playing games, going on a nature hike, have a yoga practice at the beach, and more!

*A trip to the beach and yoga mat included!

Ages 7-10, 1:00-4:00pm

Jason Scalzo and Porter-Gaud is excited to announce we are now offering a unique style of Boxing as part of Camp Cyclone 2021!  Think Boxing is a modified, non-contact Olympic-style boxing program that couples mental and physical wellness into basic boxing fundamentals.

Think Boxing was designed by mental health professionals to promote emotional control and brain health, and each class will be taught by certified Think Boxing coaches. Each camper that participates will benefit from superior exercise while also learning the core tenets of the sport - structure, discipline, perseverance and empowerment. How People in Charleston Are Using Boxing to Support Mental Health:

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Ages 9 and up, 1:00pm-4:00pm

This camp is perfect for students who want to be hands on behind the scenes in the theatre! Campers will choose between two tracks: Costuming/make-up or Set Building/Scenery Art. The Costuming track will be working with Mrs. White to prepare the Costumes for the upcoming Camp Cyclone Show. Costumers will also start basic sewing machine technique and Stage Make-Up. Set Builders will work with Mr. White to construct the sets for the Camp Musical and paint them for the upcoming Theatre Camp show.  Both Set Builders and Costumers will learn valuable skills for the theatre!

Porter-Gaud's own Andrea White will be instructing this camp for those interested in advancing their acting training!

Ages 8-11, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Why does the Moon affect ocean tides, how can sea creatures communicate, where do the most dangerous sea creatures live, what is the Mariana Trench and how deep is it! Let's dive into this unique and super cool Summer Camp and learn all about the Deep Blue Sea!

July 26-30, 9:00-4:00pm, Ages 7-15, for Boys and Girls!

Monday-Thursday 9-4:00pm, Friday 9-12:30pm

Chuck Driesell - Former Coach at The Citadel, James Madison and the University of Maryland, Lieutenant in the Navy and son of Hall of Famer "Lefty" Driesell.

The goal of Coach Driesell’s camp is to help develop a well-rounded, complete basketball player. Our philosophy is to teach the fundamentals of the game along with a proper attitude toward it. We then teach them to be able to incorporate that into a team concept. We work on building confidence, teamwork, effort and sportsmanship, all of which are important to success both on and off the court. Campers range from beginners to accomplished players and are grouped accordingly. The ratio is 10:1. The camp includes a T-shirt and evaluation at the end of camp. If you want to learn the game of basketball and have fun with one of the best coaches in America this is the camp for you!

***LUNCH IS INCLUDED!***

Ages 9 and up, 9:00am-3:00pm 7/26-8/8

This is the Show! This camp is for the actors and singers, but also for Theatre tech students as well! Campers will be using the sets and costumes from the previous two weeks to prepare and present a TBA Musical! Students will prep, audition, rehearse and present a Musical Theatre show! We have intentions to present a fully staged musical, to the best of our abilities. Acting Students in this camp are guaranteed a role. Theatre Tech students will learn the ins and outs of lighting, backstage, and stage hand roles. This camp is appropriate for all actors from 3rd grade up. Roles and song assignments will be based on abilities and level of study.

Camp will conclude with a rehearsal and 2 shows on Saturday, August 7th, and a Sunday Matinee on the 8th.

9:00am-3:00pm **Full lunch included!

Your child will love our Minecraft Coding Camp and you will be investing in their future as they learn vital 21st century skills. They will learn how to code using Microsoft’s block based Code Builder in the special Education Edition of Minecraft. They will also explore the creative side of computing and learn how to work in a team, while creating 3D worlds in groups to a set theme in a shared environment. They will learn to code and create worlds on the latest Windows PCs with Nvidia Graphics cards. 

They will also explore how Virtual Reality will play a part in their lives in the future, by spending a full day of camp trying out the latest VR games and applications, on the latest Virtual Reality headsets.

Each day they will also have short competitions inside Minecraft, such as Hide and Seek inside a custom Minecraft world. Campers will also have breaks to stretch out and play games. The week will end with a Minecraft build competition where they will create a world in teams. They will be able to use the code they have learned, to speed up the process. 

At our Minecraft coding camp your child will not only will they learn to Code, they will also gain skills in problem solving, creativity and team-working.

Ages 5-7, 9am-12pm

This camp is for the student with a BIG imagination! We will be exploring all things mythical and magical-dragons and fairies and unicorns, oh my!  Students may have the opportunity to create dragon eggs, make unicorn slime, play mythical creature games, and build a castle to hold their princess or house their dragon!

Ages 5-10, 9:00am-12:00pm

Soccer Shots is a leader in youth soccer development. Our nationally recognized non-competitive skills program offers a high energy, fun, age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game of soccer. Each day contains the perfect mix of reviewing previously learned and new skills.

*Players will be divided into groups of equal age/skill level

Character Development: Our innovative curriculum extends beyond physical activity to incorporate values like respect, sharing, teamwork, encouragement and cooperation. The enhancement of a child’s coordination, balance and agility is often seen immediately, but it is the building blocks being created for a life-long love of sports that have the strongest impact.

Soccer Skills: Each day, we focus on having fun while guiding children through imaginative games that teach basic soccer skills. Our coaches are energetic and enthusiastic, are great teachers, and love working with children.

Active Lifestyle: Children benefit with increased psychomotor development through fun fitness activities. Soccer Shots encourages the development of active lifestyle habits.

Get your sticks ready for one of the fastest growing sports in America! Join returning Coach Lauren Frick, for our Youth Girls Lacrosse Camp.

Coach Lauren will teach the general knowledge and skills needed to play the high pace sport of Lacrosse. Coach Lauren will use her expertise of the game from playing Division 1 at Campbell University to teach students about the FUNdamentals. This will include passing, shooting, ground balls, cradling, and defensive tactics.

They will also learn about the key concepts and rules of girls lacrosse, like offsides, defensive formations, the rules of the crease, and much more. Please bring your own sticks, we only have a couple extra. Don't miss your chance to get a jumpstart on this awesome sport!

Ages 6-9, 9am-12pm

Get your sticks ready for one of the fastest growing sports in America! Join Charleston Elite Lacrosse's Coaching Staff, for our Youth Boys Lacrosse Camp.

This Camp will teach the general knowledge and skills needed to play the high pace sport of Lacrosse. Through drills, games and competitive play, campers will learn about the FUNdamentals. This will include passing, shooting, ground balls, cradling, and defensive tactics.

They will also learn about the key concepts and rules of boys lacrosse, like offsides, defensive formations, the rules of the crease, and much more. Please try to bring your own sticks, we have some extra if needed. Don't miss your chance to get a jumpstart on this awesome sport!

Ages 7-11, 9:00-12:00pm

This math centered problem based program is for those children who enjoy a challenge and a good puzzle! The goal of this week is to produce a non-competitive math fair for all to see. Students will be able to spend time working through problems in a collaborative setting. We will then select a group theme. Once the theme is set, think STAR WARS or HARRY POTTER, the children will design a puzzle that is based on that theme. On the last day we will have a chance to visit and play each other’s games. Everyone will leave with a set of some challenging puzzles to work on over the summer!!!

Ages 7-11, 9:00am-12:00pm

Love crafting? Want to make some fun pieces to wear and decorate with? Then come join us! This camp will offer jewelry making, making accessories, creating art to decorate, tie dying, working with clay, painting, and even an intro to weaving!

Ages 5-8, 1:00pm-4:00pm

It’s showtime! Come and discover your creative potential through musical theater. We will sing, dance, and act our way through this week-long session. Students will practice scene work, choreograph their own Broadway-style dance, practice storytelling through song, and much more. Come one, come all! All levels of experience are welcome.

Ages 5-8, 1pm-4pm

Each day your camper will explore a different part of the world with their friends! Campers will have an adventure learning about other cultures, experience some of the cuisine, learn popular phrases in other languages, sing songs, craft, and more! Your world traveler will get to stamp their passport while having an epic time!

Ages 6-9, 1:00pm-4:00pm

Come with us on an adventure through the deep dark Amazon. The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest. It's home to more than 30 million people and one in ten known species on Earth. This camp will help build an understanding of scientific concepts through exploration, crafts, stories and research. We will learn how the scientific method can help us answer the questions we have about the natural and the mystical world of the Amazon. We will stretch our imaginations and understanding of this natural wonder.

Ages 9-12, 1:00-4:00pm

Have you ever noticed that some of the best local foods come from food trucks and street vendors? Join Chef Danielle as she instructs your camper on replicating some of the worlds best food trucks and street foods. Campers can expect a visit from a local food truck! This week will focus on creating and sampling authentic dishes from around the world with students having the opportunity to design their own food truck and menu!

Ages 9 and up, 9:00am-3:00pm 7/26-8/8

This is the Show! This camp is for the actors and singers, but also for Theatre tech students as well! Campers will be using the sets and costumes from the previous two weeks to prepare and present a TBA Musical! Students will prep, audition, rehearse and present a Musical Theatre show! We have intentions to present a fully staged musical, to the best of our abilities. Acting Students in this camp are guaranteed a role. Theatre Tech students will learn the ins and outs of lighting, backstage, and stage hand roles. This camp is appropriate for all actors from 3rd grade up. Roles and song assignments will be based on abilities and level of study.

Please register for the two week camp under the July 26th-30th FULL DAY section

Camp will conclude with a rehearsal and 2 shows on Saturday, August 7th, and a Sunday Matinee on the 8th.

Porter-Gaud Rising First Graders, 9-12:00pm

This will be taught by your grade level homeroom teachers

Put on your detective hats and come join the fun! Rising first graders will become detectives for a week. Using their observation skills, students will discover the “mysteries” of Porter-Gaud. Students will discover the Porter-Gaud campus such as the Lower School playground, the cafeteria, the first grade building, the auditorium, the fine arts building, and much more. Students will work with all Porter-Gaud first grade teachers who will introduce them to a variety of daily routines and expectations to ensure a smooth transition. There will be a concentration of reading and math activities involving mysteries. The academics will help jump start first grade skills.

**Don't forget to register for Ready, Set Play which begins at 1am-4pm right after Jump Start. The kids will need to get some energy out and its taught by our very own Lower School P.E. Instructor Ms. Engelhardt.

**(If you enroll in Ready, Set, Play (Engelhardt) or Karate (Sensei Pettus) from 1-4:00pm a Full Lunch will be provided!

Location: Hoomes and Rich Building, Room 35

Porter-Gaud Rising Second Graders, 9:00am-12:00pm

This will be taught by your grade level homeroom teachers

We will spend five days exploring what life will be like as a second grader. Students that participate in these programs have an advantage. Connecting with your teachers and fellow classmates after a long Summer is extremely beneficial. Students will be more prepared and organized for the 2nd grade year ahead. Jump Start will include reading and math skills, writing, and a lot of fun! Leap with both feet and get an early start to your year in second grade.

**Don't forget to register for Ready, Set Play which begins at 1am-4pm right after Jump Start. The kids will need to get some energy out and its taught by our very own Lower School P.E. Instructor Ms. Engelhardt.

**(If you register for Ready, Set, Play (Engelhardt) or Karate (Sensei Pettus) from 1-4:00pm a Full Lunch will be provided!)

This camp is offered to Porter-Gaud rising second graders.

Porter-Gaud Rising Third Graders, 9-12:00pm

This will be taught by your grade level homeroom teachers

In this week-long camp rising 3^rd grade students will have the opportunity for an advantageous start to school their year. Students will get organized with all of the classroom materials they need, be familiarized with curriculum, meet and play with fellow classmates, and get acclimated to what the life of a Porter-Gaud Third Grader is like before the school year begins. Don’t hesitate to sign up and give your child that edge he/she needs to succeed.

**Don't forget to register for Ready, Set Play which begins at 1am-4pm right after Jump Start. The kids will need to get some energy out and its taught by our very own Lower School P.E. Instructor Ms. Engelhardt.

This camp is offered to Porter-Gaud rising third graders.

Porter-Gaud Rising Fourth Graders, 9-12:00pm

This will be taught by the grade level homeroom teachers

Are you ready for your final year at the Porter-Gaud Lower School?  The jump from third to fourth can be challenging in terms of workload and curriculum. This camp is the best way to prepare you child(s) for this transition. Throughout the week students will work together and with Mrs. Howard to get organized and excited for what their last year in the Lower School holds. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to lay down the foundation for prosperous academic year.

**Don't forget to register for Ready, Set Play which begins at 1am-4pm right after Jump Start. The kids will need to get some energy out and its taught by our very own Lower School P.E. Instructor Ms. Engelhardt.

This camp is offered to Porter-Gaud rising fourth graders.

"Jump Start to 5th Grade with an Emphasis on the Summer reading book and middle school writing strategies"

Porter-Gaud Rising 5th Graders, 9am - 12pm

Goals of Camp:
*Have fun while preparing for the jump into middle school
*Read the summer reading book with comprehension, vocabulary and literary elements discussions.
*Tour of the Middle School
*Writing activities geared to 5th grade writing
*Review of Conventions

*Access your locker before the rest of the class returns!

Woohoo!!!

Ages 6-9, 1:00-4:00pm

Did you Jump Start into your new grade and need to unwind? This program is designed for those campers that have just completed their day in Jump Start and need some fun and excitement.

No couch potatoes at this camp! Ready, Set, Play is the ultimate youth games program. Soccer, basketball, and kickball are a few sports that will be offered. Unique games such as capture the objects, pin ball, and soccer tag will also be played. Play with Hula-Hoops, Limbo, and learn how to “jump the snake.” Emphasis will be on basic motor skills, teamwork, and FUN! Campers are guaranteed to go home tired each day! Shorts, t-shirts, and athletic shoes are required. An assortment of snacks will be provided at no additional charge.

If you are enrolled in a Jump Start in the morning, get a free lunch and coverage until 1pm!

This camp is for rising grades K-4. Spaces are limited!

Ages 6-9, 1:00-4:00PM

Seha Karate Owner and Operator, Sensei Pettus, returns with his beginner Karate class. You will learn the basic fundamentals as well as self-defense techniques. The class will promote physical fitness and demonstrate respect for yourself and others. You will learn to practice self-control and you will have the opportunity to earn traditional belt advancement. T-shirt, Belt and Key Chain all provided! Come join us!

Ages 8-12, 1pm-4pm

Headed by PG's very own Mr. Schmieding! Disc golf has become increasingly popular over the years. It is a fun, outdoor sport that everyone can enjoy. The game is simple, throwing frisbee discs at target baskets, and following the rules of golf.

Porter-Gaud now has a 9-hole disc golf course on campus and this is our first ever Disc Golf camp here at Camp Cyclone! Your child will learn the rules and basics of disc golf. They will learn various throwing techniques that are used when throwing different discs (drivers, mid-range discs, and putters). Students will practice playing different holes each session and will work to make improvements.

As students progress their disc throwing ability, they will work on different shot shaping techniques such as the hyzer, anhyzer, and tomahawk. During each session we will also play some putting practice games such as HORSE (same rules as HORSE in basketball). The program will end with a 9-hole tournament on the PG campus course.

*Each student receives their own 3 disc set to keep!