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Summer Programs TCAPS has many exciting summer learning and camp opportunities for children of all ages. All programs are available to children living in the Traverse Area Region as well as those visiting the area for the summer. More information regarding all summer programs follows:
2009 TCAPS' Summer Adventure Camps - Ages 3 - 12
Camp Dates: June 16th - September 4th, 2009, Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Click here for more information.
2009 K-5 Summer Learning Camp - Grades K - 5 TCAPS' Summer Learning Camp sponsored by the TCAPS Indian Education program, is a five-week summer camp for current K-5 students. The camp focuses on improving skills in math, reading, and language arts using a variety of media such as computers, books, paper and pencil, and PlayStations. The combination of using fun technology with proven teaching techniques and activities provides students the ability to retain skills learned during the school year and encourages significant growth in their academic skills. Dates: June 22nd - July 30, Monday -Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Camp will not be in session from July 6th - July 9th.) Location: Traverse Heights Elementary School, 933 Rose Street For more information about the program, fees, or to register, please view the K-5 Summer Learning Brochure.
New for 2009! Summer Learning Camp - "Kindergarten Kickoff!" TCAPS' new Summer Learning Camp, "Kindergarten Kickoff," is sponsored by the TCAPS Indian Education program and is a five-week summer camp for students who will be entering kindergarten in the 2009-2010 school year. The camp focuses on developing and impriving skills needed for students to be successful in their kindergarten year using technology, books, paper, pencils, crayons, scissors, and V-Smiles.
The combination of using fun technology with proven teaching techniques, very small group settings, and interesting and fun activities help to prepare incoming students for a positive school experience. Dates: June 22nd - July 30, Monday -Thursday, 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Camp will not be in session from July 6th - July 9th.) Location: Traverse Heights Elementary School, 933 Rose Street For more information about the program, fees, or to register, please view the Kindergarten Kickoff Brochure.
2009 Summer Program for Success - Grades 9 - 12 TCAPS' Summer Program for Sucess is open to all secondary students. Students enrolling in this program are offered the opportunity to remediate courses previously taken or complete courses where an incomplete or withdrawal was received. Dates: July 6th - July 24th, Monday - Friday Location: Traverse City Central High School To enroll in this program, students need to make an appointment with the Academic Learning Specialist to develop an Individualized Learning Plan for each class taken. Appointments can be made prior to July 1st by calling (231) 933-3540. For more information on classes offered, tuition fees, etc., please view the Summer Program for Success brochure.
2009 "First Time Classes" Summer Program for Success - Grades 9 - 12 Taking a full academic load and still unable to fit all of the required courses into your schedule? Enroll in these four-hour courses and earn credit toward high school graduation. Upons successful completion of the class selected, students will receive a Certificate of Sucess which enables students to receive credit in the stated subject. Dates: July 6th - July 24th, Mondays - Fridays 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Locations: Traverse City Central High School Click here for more information regarding the program, classes offered, and tuition fees or call (231) 933-3540 for further information. 2009 Online Courses Available For students who may be away from home during the summer or would like an alternative to the Summer Program for Success, online courses offered through Michigan Virtual High School or CyberEd Schools are a viable option to remediation or obtaining additional high school credits during the summer months. The online courses are fully aligned to the Michigan High School Content Expectations and are taught by highly qualfied teachers.
CyberEd Schools offers diagnostic assessments to determine which portions of the modular formatted courses each student needs to address to attain proficiency. This option is particularly attractive for credit recovery.
For more information on course offerings and prices, please visit our Online Courses Web page or call Lance Morgan.
2009: Traverse Area Debate Camp All area students interested in debate who are entering grades 9 - 12 are encouraged to attend the Traverse Area Debate Camp. For more information or to register, click here.
Dates: June 22-26 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Locations: Traverse City Central High School
Fee : $200.00
Last Day to Register: June 8th
TC West Junior Cheer Clinic Open to area-wide students, Kindergarten through 8th grade. Click here for more information. Dates: August 21-22, 2009 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: TC West Senior High School
2009: Sports Camps Sports camps are offered through both Traverse City Central High School and Traverse City West Senior High School.
Boys Basketball Camps 6/22-6/25 TC West Boys Basketball Camp Grades 3-9 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Brett Graham 231-933-8275 grahambr@tcaps.net 7/20-7/23 TC West Boys Basketball Camp Grades 5-8 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Brett Graham 231-933-8275 grahambr@tcaps.net 7/6-7/9 Pistons Training Camp @ West Senior High School Grades 1–11 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM www.pistons.com/youthcamp (This is not a TCAPS sponsored camp.) 7/20-7/24 TC Central Boys Basketball Skills Camp (Session I) Grades 2-4 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Jeff Turner 231-499-6750 7/20-7/24 TC Central Boys Basketball Skills Camp (Session II) Grades 5-7 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Jeff Turner 231-499-6750 7/20-7/24 TC Central Boys Basketball Skills Camp (Session III) Grades 8-9 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Jeff Turner 231-499-6750 Girls Basketball Camps 6/15-6/18 TC Central Girls Basketball Camp Youth 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Aric Woughter woughterar@tcaps.net 6/15-6/18 TC West Girls' Basketball Camp Grades 3-6 8:15 AM - 10:15 AM tcwgirlshoops@yahoo.com 6/15-6/18 TC West Girls' Basketball Camp Grades 7-10 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM tcwgirlshoops@yahoo.com 7/13-7/16 TC Central Hoops Camp (Session I) Grades 3-6 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Ron Bohn 231-929-0832 7/13-7/16 TC Central Hoops Camp (Session II) Grades 7-9 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM Ron Bohn 231-929-0832 Cross-Country Camps TBD M-F TC Central Cross-Country 8:00 AM John Lober 231-342-8247 Football Camps 7/13-7/16 TC Central Football Camp Session I Grades 7 – 9 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tom Passinault 231-933-3562 passinauto@csh.tcaps.net 7/20-7/22 TC Central Football Camp Session II Grades 3 – 6 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM Tom Passinault 231-933-3562 passinauto@csh.tcaps.net 6/15-6/17 TC West Football Youth Camp at WMS Grades 3-6 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tim Wooer 231-218-3470 7/13-7/15 TC West Football Middle School Camp Grades 7-9 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM Tim Wooer 231-218-3470 7/27-7/29 TC West Football Varsity Camp Grades 10-12 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Tim Wooer 231-218-3470 Soccer Camps 6/22-26 TC Central Soccer Camp Ages 5-8 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Bruce Falberg 231-392-1690 Fax 231-935-3142 6/22-26 TC Central Soccer Camp Ages 9-17 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM Bruce Falberg 231-392-1690 Fax 231-935-3142 6/15-18 TC West Soccer Camp TBD 231-933-7780 Tennis Camps 6/15–8/6 TC West Tennis Academy Ages 4 –Adult 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Chris Michalowski 231-534-6787 6/15-8/6 Grand Traverse Tennis Camps Ages 4 - Adult 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Larry Nykerk 231-218-9608 To register, go to: http://gttenniscamp.com/ Volleyball Camps 6/14-6/16 TC Central Volleyball Camp Grades 9-12 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tim Homa 231-933-8207 7/13-7/15 TC West Volleyball Camp Grades 6 – 8 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Lisa Placek 231-935-4014 7/13-7/15 TC West Volleyball Camp Grades 9 –10 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Lisa Placek 231-935-4014
Larry Nykerk 231-218-9608
To register, go to: http://gttenniscamp.com/
For more information on camp offerings, please contact the school athletic offices at:
2009 Traverse Area Community Youth Sailing Programs Eight sailing camp sessions throughout the summer. Go to www.tacsailing.com or a registration form or call 231-922-5922 for more information.
2009 NMC's College For Kids Summer Classes Summer classes for children ages 4 - 17 in art, science, music, technology, dance, adventure, and more! Go to www.nmc.edu/ees for more information.
2009 Munson Medical Center Sports & Fitness Camps & Classes Offerings include: Aqua & Land Core Strengthening, Hockey Specific Strengthening & Conditioning, Teen Water Aerobics, Sports Performance & Injury Prevention for Athletes, and Kids Fitness Week. Call 231-935-0690 or 231-935-0476 for more information.
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