Welcome Back!!! We are so excited to start camps again this summer of 2010! Last summer was a great success and we enjoyed hosting over 150 kids in our day camp. We are planning for another great summer with new options of attendance and new activities.
Our camps our held at Umstead Pines Swim and Golf Club at Willowhaven and are offered to members and non-memebers of the club. Umstead Pines is a private swimming club and semi-private golf course located in North Durham off Umstead Road. Our camps utilize the competition size pool with diving board and is fully staffed with qualified lifeguards, 18 hole golf course and tennis courts. Campers will also have access to fishing along the 18th hole pond and trips to the nearby Eno River Trail.
If you have any questions please e-mail camp director Melissa McDonald at mcmcdona@ncsu.edu
Fast Facts
Where to Register (if unable to open the Registration Form, please email Melissa, above)
Drop or Mail Forms to: 253 Country Club Dr., Durham NC 27712
Registration due by May 3rd, after May 3rd payment is due in full with registration
Cost
Full week: $150 member/ $200 non-member
Per day: $30 member/ $40 non-member
Multiple children attending full week together results in a 10% discountfor every child past one
Cost includes lunch
Payment
Payment can be made on members club bill, by check or cash
Camp hours
Camp runs from 9-5:30 M-F
Campers can be dropped off at 8 but there will be no scheduled activities at this time and an early arrival must be indicated on registration form
Campers Age
Campers must be 5-11 during their camp week
Counselors
Our counselors are CPR/First aid certified
Over 15 years old
Enthusiastic about working with kids
We strive to keep a camper/counselor ratio of 1:7
Tennis , Golf, and Fishing Equipment
All campers must provide their own golf clubs, tennis racquets and all fishing gear they wish to use
Equipment maybe stored at the club during the duration of camp
What food do I need to bring?
We will provide lunch and an afternoon snack for the campers
Please provide a morning snack and a marked water bottle for your camper
What should my camper bring to camp?
In a marked bag
Wear clothes that can get dirty and tennis shoes
Towel
Sunscreen (marked with name)
Bathing suit
Bathing suit cover-up
Pool shoes
Morning snack
Marked water bottle
Interested in being a counselor?
Download forms here and mail or deliver to: 253 Country Club Dr., Durham NC 27712
Counselors in Training (CIT) can also use form above
Camp Weeks:
Every week each camper will be given two swim lessons and will be able to use the pool during free time. The weeks are themed to give a general direction for the campers but each week will incorporate team activities, crafts and free time.
Tennis and Swim (June 14-18):Each day of this week will be split between tennis instruction and swimming. While at the pool campers will be split into swimming levels and given individual lessons at least twice a week. Campers will also participate in team games and crafts. All levels of tennis and swimming are welcome and encouraged to sign-up.
Color Splash (June 21-25):This week will be one of the most exciting weeks as campers are split in color coordinated teams and compete for the "color cup". Teams recieve points by winning games, good sportsmanship, being the loudest, being the quiestest and much more. Campers will also have trips to the Eno, a day of fishing, and crafts. Golf and Swim (June 28-July 2):Each day of this week will be split between golf instruction and swimming. While at the pool campers wil be split into swimming levels and given individual lessons at least twice a week. Campers will also participate in team games and crafts. All levels of golf and swimming are welcome and encouraged to sign-up.
Tennis and Swim (July 5-9):Each day of this week will be split between tennis instruction and swimming. While at the pool campers will be split into swimming levels and given individual lessons at least twice a week. Campers will also participate in team games and crafts. All levels of tennis and swimming are welcome and encouraged to sign-up. Color Splash (July 12-16):This week will be one of the most exciting weeks as campers are split in color coordinated teams and compete for the "color cup". Teams recieve points by winning games, good sportsmanship, being the loudest, being the quiestest and much more. Campers will also have trips to the Eno, a day of fishing and crafts.
Golf and Swim (July 19-23):Each day of this week will be split between golf instruction and swimming. While at the pool campers will be split into swimming levels and given individual leassons at least twice a week. Campers will also participate in team games and crafts. All levels of golf and swimming are welcome and encouraged to sign-up. Color Splash (July 26-30):This week will be one of the most exciting weeks as campers are split in color coordinated teams and compete for the "color cup". Teams recieve points by winning games, good sportsmanship, being the loudest, being the quiestest and much more. Campers will also tie-dye t-shirts, make big murals and other crafts. Camp Director: Melissa McDonald
Melissa is a Junior at North Carolina State University majoring in Parks, Recreation and Tourism. Melissa is starting her third year as the head coach for the Willowhaven Wave swim team after serving as assistant coach for three years. Melissa has worked as a swim lesson instructor, camp director and camp counselor. Her favorite activity with the campers is manhunt inside which is an intense game of team tag.
Assistant Camp Director: Scott McDonald
Scott is a senior at Northern High School and wants to be an elementary school teacher. He is currently seeking the Teaching Fellows Program and hopes to attend App. State University in the Fall. Scott has been on the Willowhaven Wave swim team for 14 years and loves working and teaching children. Scott's favorite camp activity is drip, drip, splash a watery version of duck, duck, goose.
