Specialty Camps Page

Sports Camps

Sports Camps at will focus on learning the rules of the game, working on specific skills, scrimmaging, and participating in games. Daily agendas will vary, but will include certain staple elements. Teamwork, ethics and sportsmanship will be emphasized—and our core values (honesty, respect, responsibility and caring) will permeate all phases of instruction. The sports camp coordinator will work directly with the campers, and will be supervised by the Sports Director.

Offerings include:

• Basketball Camp
  (Grades 3,4,5 ) Session 1
  (Grades 6,7,8,9) Session 4
• Baseball Camp
  (Grades 3-6) Session 2
• Soccer Camp
  (Grades 3-6) Session 3

Performing Arts Camp

Grades 3-6
Sessions 1 & 3

Performing Arts camp is designed to teach the basics of theatre. Participants will begin with instruction in role-playing, improvisation, set and costume design-- and move to writing and directing. The bulk of the session will be spent preparing all phases of a presentation to be performed in front of parents, staff and campers. All campers are assured roles in the production, and will have input during the duration of the process. Performing Arts camp is supervised and scheduled by the Specialty Camp Director.

Creative Arts Camp

Grades 3-6
Session 2 & 4
Creative Arts Camp is designed with an emphasis on exploration of individual talents and interests. Campers will participate and learn about mediums like painting, drawing, sculpture, photography and much more. The Specialty Camp Director creates the curriculum and oversees its implementation by the specialty counselors. Campers will have multiple projects to bring home each week, and will be able to utilize their new talents when assisting in the creation of thematic events around camp.

Media Camp

Grades 5-8
Session 2& 4
Media Camp explorers the exciting and technology-filled world of photography, video and computer. Campers will learn the basics of these mediums, while also capturing the camp experience for all. Media camp creates the end of the session slideshows that the entire camp enjoys on the final day. They also take many of the pictures that are downloaded to our website, and may eventually appear in promotional material for camp. The highlight for many media camp participants is creating their own movie—which is put into DVD format for friends and family to enjoy. Campers also enjoy the field trip to Simsbury local television to get a behind-the-scenes peek at television production.

Girl Power

Grades 5-8
Session 1

Girl Power is a national YMCA initiative that is extremely popular all over the country. Female campers focus on current events and issues that face teenage and pre-teen girls of this generation. The program is designed to participate in activities that help bolster self confidence, independence, self-reliance and self-esteem. Past activities have included workshops from specialists in yoga, healthy eating, kickboxing, anti-bullying and much more. Participants will benefit from strong and dynamic female role models who facilitate the program with sensitivity and care.

CSI Camp

Grades 5-8
Session 3

Crime Scene Investigation, made popular by the hit television drama on CBS, has become a fascination for many youth in the last ten to fifteen years. During this unique experience, campers spend the first week learning about the process through hands on training, discussions with law enforcement officials, and detailed workshops. The second week is spent solving a mock crime. This is a perfect opportunity for the inquisitive camper who loves to sleuth!

Specialty Camp Mission Statement

Specialty Camps at Camp Chase are designed to teach, inspire and entertain. Our goals are for campers to learn and grow in whatever activity they are focusing on, while simultaneously developing an appreciation and love for the experience!

Our specialty camps combine both traditional elements of camp (like swimming lessons, free swim, archery, climbing, etc.) with a specific focus in the specialty camp’s area. Campers will have a well-rounded experience, while still getting a healthy dose of their preferred activity.

Specialty Camp Options

• Performing Arts
• Creative Arts
• Wildlife Explorers
• Outdoor Adventure
• Girl Power
• Media Camp
• CSI Camp
• Basketball Camp
• Baseball Camp
• Soccer Camp