Summer Camps in Olympia Fields, IL

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Emergency Vet 7/11 - Open Door Church
This camp is an aspiring vets ticket to the world of veterinary medicine. Hands-on activities include animal behavior, cancer research, clinical procedures, first aid, dentistry, diseases and parasites and will give campers the opportunity to experience the exciting field of veterinary medicine. Club Scientific future vets will meet groomers as well as practitioners in the field and each will leave with their very own medical kit. 919-847-7625

Fencing (1st-2nd) - Head-Royce School
Realize and go beyong your dreams of Zorro, Three Musketeers and lightsaber style through learning fencing as a modern sport! A safe martial arts practice with a sword as a medium! Maître darmes Guillaume Béchaux, has been teaching fencing for 20 years and brings a personal attention to each of his students. Guillaume managed numerous school groups and clubs in France and trained the French wheelchair Olympics team for Athens and Bejiing. The program will develop analytic capabilities and dexterity through a combination of pedagogical games, technicals exercises, tactical exploration and an understanding of the importance of time and space. Fencing is the art of quick reflexes, elegant and athletic movements and mental acuity. It is a practice that enhances an individuals ability to problem solve while also developing physical agility, concentration, flexibility and coordination. 5105311300 x2500

Pathways from Medieval to Modern Knighthood - Lower School Gym Building G
Campers will learn the ways of the medieval world as they experience a week in the life of a knight in training. Campers will learn about medieval history, mythology, European martial arts, woodcraft, and a whole host of skills necessary for survival in the medieval world on the path to becoming a knight. The foundation of the camp will be learning the knightly art of combat with the two-handed longsword. Campers will use specially constructed training swords with nylon blades and safety equipment to learn the fighting techniques of the German style of longsword combat. Over the week, we will evolve our training to the modern Olympic sword comparing the lives then, and the lives now of modern heroes. Offered in partnership with Midsouth Fencers Club 9194932642.0

White Sox Fastpitch Catching Camp (9-14 yrs) Lisle - Lisle Bulls/Sox Academy
This class is for catchers ONLY! Its about time someone spent the hours necessary working with catchers only. If you know a catcher that is an aggressive, tough, hardworking player, this is the class for her. We will cover stance, signals, framing, blocking, pick-offs, steals, plays at the plate, fielding bunts, foul tips and more. Designed for the In-House or REC Player. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please dress in athletic gear and bring a water bottle. See you in camp! AGE CATEGORY Child LOCATION Lisle 10 Nellie Fox 35-65 mph at Lisle Bulls/Sox Academy Lisle 11 Carlton Fisk 35-65 mph at Lisle Bulls/Sox Academy Lisle 09 Luke Appling NO MACHINE at Lisle Bulls/Sox Academy Lisle 13 Robin Ventura (not online) at Lisle Bulls/Sox Academy Lisle 12 Billy Pierce (not online) at Lisle Bulls/Sox Academy

Safari Summer Camp-NV - Nolensville Recreation Complex
Join Ms. Deb as she goes on a safari during camp! Monkey, Lions & Giraffes...oh my! *Supply Fee: $12.00(payable to instructor) For more information contact Lindsey Goolsby at 615-786-0200 ext 2418. Instructor: Deb Nelson AGE CATEGORY Early Childhood LOCATION NV - Arts & Crafts Room 2 at Nolensville Recreation Complex INSTRUCTOR DEBORAH NELSON