CCDS Summer Courses

• CCDSurvival Skills Camp
• Cooking and Food Exploration Club
• Creative Playtime
  • Pre-requisite:  Enrolled student for the 2022-2023 Academic Year
• Handwriting and Phonics Bootcamp

CCDSurvival Skills Camp
Grades 4 - 8
Dates: 8/1/2022 - 8/5/2022
Times: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday – Wednesday
             5:00 pm Thursday Camp Out
             9:00 am Friday Camp Pick up
Instructor:  The Roaming Naturalist
Course Fee:  $350
Description:  Adventure into the great outdoors with an experienced naturalist and outfitter guide from The Roaming Naturalist! Campers will learn outdoor survival skills, including shelter and fire building, plant and animal identification, compass skills, and knot tying. Through hands-on activities, games, and team-building exercises, campers will gain confidence, make new friends, and deepen their understanding of the connection between humans and nature.

The schedule includes an overnight camp-out Thursday, which concludes Friday morning. Campers will learn how to pitch a tent and cook on a campfire. When the sun sets, campers will put their senses and awareness skills to the test during a guided night hike!  Lunch is not included.

Cooking and Food Exploration Club
Kindergarten  – Grade 5
Dates: 5/31/2022 - 6/3/2022 (Tuesday - Friday)
Times:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Instructor:  New Leaf Kitchen
Course Fee:  $340
Description:  For kids who want to learn more about healthy cooking, this camp will teach them how to harvest and prepare meals for a true farm-to-table experience.  Through hands-on lessons that incorporate all five senses, campers will learn lifelong skills—gardening, following a recipe, using measuring tools—through cooking activities. They’ll also enjoy making healthy snacks using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.  Your child will enjoy this tasty way to learn and develop an interest in eating healthier.

Cooking and Food Exploration Club
Grades 1 –  5
Dates: 8/1/2022 - 8/5/2022
Times:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Instructor:  New Leaf Kitchen
Course Fee:  $425
Description:  For kids who want to learn more about healthy cooking, this camp will teach them how to harvest and prepare meals for a true farm-to-table experience.  Through hands-on lessons that incorporate all five senses, campers will learn lifelong skills—gardening, following a recipe, using measuring tools—through cooking activities. They’ll also enjoy making healthy snacks using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.  Your child will enjoy this tasty way to learn and develop an interest in eating healthier.

Cooking and Food Exploration Club
Kindergarten  –  Grade 5
Dates: 8/8/2022 - 8/12/2022
Times:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Instructor:  New Leaf Kitchen
Course Fee:  $425
Description:  For kids who want to learn more about healthy cooking, this camp will teach them how to harvest and prepare meals for a true farm-to-table experience.  Through hands-on lessons that incorporate all five senses, campers will learn lifelong skills—gardening, following a recipe, using measuring tools—through cooking activities. They’ll also enjoy making healthy snacks using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.  Your child will enjoy this tasty way to learn and develop an interest in eating healthier.

Creative Playtime
Age 3 - Kindergarten
Dates: 8/1/2022 - 8/5/2022
Times:  9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Instructor:  CCDSummer Staff
Course Fee:  $350
Description:  Creative Playtime is a post-camp offering for ages 3 through entering Kindergarten and is designed to extend summer learning for working families. This camp allows children more unstructured playtime, which is critical to developing their brains and bodies.  Facilitated exploration and activities will be open-ended and child-initiated, allowing campers the freedom to explore their interests while boosting their creativity skills. Time will be spent at our Outdoor Education Center (7125 House) and throughout our 62-acre campus.  Lunch service is not offered.

Activities include:

• investigation and discovery
• imaginative play
• nature connection
• creative art
• splash pad water play

Handwriting and Phonics Bootcamp
Kindergarten – Grade 1
Dates: 6/20/2022 – 6/24/2022
Times: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Instructor:  Kathi Bagnoli, CCDS Faculty
Course Fee: $200
Description:  Campers will develop their writing skills using the "Handwriting Without Tears" curriculum to guide a multi-sensory approach to writing basics, including pencil grip, and proper letter formation. They will also review letter sounds and blending words, essential phonics skills to help build a strong foundation for early literacy. The handwriting and phonics activities use a hands-on approach, so children actively learn while engaged in various sensory modalities toward mastering handwriting.

Please see the CCDSummer Online Registration form for more details on the following course offerings:

• Camp Bravo!
• Private Piano Lessons
  • 30-minute lessons
  • 45-minute lessons

Camp Bravo!
Grades 3 -  9
Dates: 7/11/2022 – 7/15/2022
Times: 9 am – 4 pm
Instructor: Elaine Eckstein, Karie-Lee Sutherland, and Bob Myers
Course Fee: $360
Description: Prepare yourself for applause, cheers, and rave reviews with our musical theater day camp.  Acquire the skills to become a triple threat with daily classes in acting, singing, and dancing taught by the professional teaching artists.  Then take a bow to “bravos” at our end of camp showcase on Friday at the conclusion of camp.  Lunch is included.

Private Piano Lessons (30 Minute)
Kindergarten – Grade 12
Dates:  6/6/2022 – 7/29/2022
Times:  TBD
Instructor:  CCDS Fine Arts Faculty
Course Fee:  $300
Description:  Playing an instrument is an excellent way to strengthen eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills.  Demonstrating good phrasing, fingering, posture, rhythm, and note readings skills will be a focus during each lesson.

Six half-hour individual lessons will be scheduled throughout the summer and formatted to accommodate all performance levels building upon each individual’s musical strengths. Only one make-up lesson is granted during the summer.

Private Piano Lessons (45 Minute)
Kindergarten – Grade 12
Dates: 6/6/2022 – 7/29/2022
Times: TBD
Instructor:  CCDS Fine Arts Faculty
Course Fee:  $400
Description:  Playing an instrument is an excellent way to strengthen eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills.  Demonstrating good phrasing, fingering, posture, rhythm, and note reading skills will be a focus during each lesson.

Six 45-minute individual lessons will be scheduled throughout the summer and formatted to accommodate all performance levels building upon each individual’s musical strengths. Only one make-up lesson is granted during the summer.

Please see the CCDSummer Online Registration form for more details on the following course offerings:

• Acceleration Sports Training
• Archer Camp
• Basketball Skills
• CCDSports Camp
• Football Camp
• Get Sharp Elite Technical Skills Soccer Camp
• Gymnastics Camp
• Lacrosse Camp
• Little Athletes Academy
• Little Athletes Soccer Camp
• NIKE US Sports Girls Basketball Camp
• NIKE US Sports Boys Basketball Camp
• Summer Physical Education for credit
• Volleyball Camp

 

Acceleration Sports Training
Grades 4 – 12
Dates: 6/13/2022 – 6/17/2022
Times:  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor:  Adrenaline Sports & Fitness
Course Fee:  $150
Description:   This foundational and fun five day acceleration training camp will provide a unique experience to athletes of all ages! The intensive focus will be strength foundations, corrective biomechanics and movement patterns, in order to improve speed, agility, quickness, explosiveness, and injury reduction and prevention. Campers will leave with the fundamentals necessary to continue their speed & agility journey, as well as tons of opportunity to be a kid and have fun incorporating skills inside of athletic play and sport. 

Archer Camp
Grades 4 -8
Dates: 6/6/2022 – 6/10/2022
Times:  9:00 am– 11:00 am
Instructor:  Lisa Tyler, Patty Pierce, and Theresa Hirschauer
Course Fee:  $150 
Description:  This camp is designed for the beginner archer to build basic knowledge and skills.  Students will learn the 11 steps to archery success and the safety rules for the sport.  In addition, the students will be shown how to how to make a string bow and determine eye dominance while shooting at the targets.  Throughout the week, students will strengthen their fundamentals of archery and conclude the week with an Olympic style tournament.  A great sport for mental and physical exercise!  

Archer Camp
Grades 4 -8
Dates: 6/6/2022 – 6/10/2022
Times: 1:00 pm– 3:00 pm
Instructor:  Lisa Tyler, Patty Pierce, and Theresa Hirschauer
Course Fee:  $150 
Description:  This camp is designed for the beginner archer to build basic knowledge and skills.  Students will learn the 11 steps to archery success and the safety rules for the sport.  In addition, the students will be shown how to how to make a string bow and determine eye dominance while shooting at the targets.  Throughout the week, students will strengthen their fundamentals of archery and conclude the week with an Olympic style tournament.  A great sport for mental and physical exercise!  

Basketball Skills Co-ed Camp
Grades 1 - 4
Dates: 6/6/2022 – 6/10/2022
Times:  1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor:  Greg Ross, Varsity Basketball Coach
Course Fee:  $150
Description:  This skills camp teaches players the fundamentals of basketball. Fun drills and games will boost players’ passing, dribbling, and shooting skills, so they’ll leave camp with more confidence in their abilities when it’s time for tip-off.

Basketball Skills Co-ed Camp
Grades 5 - 8
6/6/2022 – 6/10/2022
Times:  1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Instructor:  Greg Ross, Varsity Basketball Coach
Course Fee:  $150
Description:  This skills camp teaches players the fundamentals of basketball. Fun drills and games will boost players’ passing, dribbling, and shooting skills, so they’ll leave camp with more confidence in their abilities when it’s time for tip-off.

CCDSports Camp
Grades 1 - 8
Dates: 5/31/2022 – 6/3/2022 (Tuesday - Friday)
Times:  9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Instructors:  Dennis Coyle, CCDS Athletic Director and Coaches
Course Fee:  $300
Description:  The mission of CCDSports Camp is to teach fundamental skills that span multiple sports and boost overall athleticism. Participants will explore and discover skills needed for a variety of sports, leaving camp with a better concept of team and the fundamentals associated with each sport. A typical day will consist of various games and skill-building activities including but not limited to dodgeball, basketball, flag football, soccer, tennis, and whiffle ball.

Football Camp
Grades 1 – 4
Dates: 6/6/2022 – 6/10/2022
Times:  9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor:  Dennis Coyle, CCDS Athletic Director and Varsity Football Coach
Course Fee:  $175
Description:  This position focused, skills based camp is designed for players looking to learn or advance their techniques and skills.  Players will benefit from quality football instruction and gain confidence as a player on and off the field toward getting game ready!  Position skill focuses:
Running Backs: Ball handling, stance, release, faking, ball carrying, running, cutting, blocking, pass receiving.
Quarterbacks: Stance, center exchange, drop back, setting-up, throwing, release, follow through, ball handling, faking, reading defenses, play action passing.
Receivers: Stance, release, pass patterns, running, pass catching, stalk block technique.
Offensive Linemen: Stance, pass protection, run blocking, pulling, center / QB exchange.
Defensive Backs: Stance, alignment, pass coverage, zone and man cover techniques, form tackling, pursuit and run support.
Inside and Outside Linebackers: Stance, alignment, pass drops, how to read offenses, form tackling, pursuit.
Defensive Linemen: Stance, pass rush, reading offensive linemen, stunt techniques, form tackling, pursuit, reaction drills.

Football Camp
Grades 5 - 8
Dates: 6/6/2022 – 6/10/2022
Times:  9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructor:  Dennis Coyle, CCDS Athletic Director and Varsity Football Coach
Course Fee:  $175
Description:  This position focused, skills based camp is designed for players looking to learn or advance their techniques and skills.  Players will benefit from quality football instruction and gain confidence as a player on and off the field toward getting game ready!  Position skill focuses:
Running Backs: Ball handling, stance, release, faking, ball carrying, running, cutting, blocking, pass receiving.
Quarterbacks: Stance, center exchange, drop back, setting-up, throwing, release, follow through, ball handling, faking, reading defenses, play action passing.
Receivers: Stance, release, pass patterns, running, pass catching, stalk block technique.
Offensive Linemen: Stance, pass protection, run blocking, pulling, center / QB exchange.
Defensive Backs: Stance, alignment, pass coverage, zone and man cover techniques, form tackling, pursuit and run support.
Inside and Outside Linebackers: Stance, alignment, pass drops, how to read offenses, form tackling, pursuit.
Defensive Linemen: Stance, pass rush, reading offensive linemen, stunt techniques, form tackling, pursuit, reaction drills.

Get Sharp Elite Technical Skills Half Day Soccer Camp
Register at: www.getsharpsoccer.com
Ages 5 - 15
Dates:  7/25/2022 – 7/29/2022
Times:  9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Description:  This camp is a great place for any soccer enthusiast who is looking to improve his or her skills, make new friends, and have fun! Our mission is to provide athletes with the tools to get better and enjoy soccer for life, offering coed programs that are safe, healthy, and supportive.  

The half day camp includes our daily player awards and skill building activities. Field players will focus on speed of play, creating opportunities, one versus one, attacking, dribbling, finishing, and applying pressure. Keepers will focus on angles, position, anticipation, distribution, handling, diving, and parrying.  Our half day campers depart after an intense morning session, just before lunch.

Get Sharp Elite Technical Skills Full Day Soccer Camp
Register at: www.getsharpsoccer.com
Ages 5 - 15
Dates:  7/25/2022 – 7/29/2022
Times:  9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Monday – Thursday) and 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Friday) 
Description:  This camp is a great place for any soccer enthusiast who is looking to improve his or her skills, make new friends, and have fun! Our mission is to provide athletes with the tools to get better and enjoy soccer for life, offering coed programs that are safe, healthy, and supportive.  

The full day camp includes daily player awards, morning skill building, lunch, break-out sessions, afternoon scrimmages, and many other fun activities. Breakout sessions include movies and discussions regarding game day nutrition, mental preparation, and college recruitment. Field players will focus on speed of play, creating opportunities, one versus one, attacking, dribbling, finishing, and applying pressure. Keepers will focus on angles, position, anticipation, distribution, handling, diving, and parrying.  

Gymnastics Camp
Grades 1 - 8
Dates: 6/20/2022 – 6/24/2022
Times:  3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Instructor:  Steve Conner, Varsity Gymnastic Coach
Course Fee:  $150
Description:  Participants will learn basic to intermediate gymnastics skills and skill connections on the floor, beam, bars, and vault. This course works on flexibility and the building blocks for young gymnasts.

Lacrosse Camp
Grades 1 -  8
Dates: 6/13/2022 – 6/17/2022
Times: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructors:  AJ Froehlich, Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Director of True Cincinnati Lacrosse
Course Fee:  $175
Description: The camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse while promoting athleticism, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Beginner and intermediate players will learn or improve all aspects of their game in a positive, fun, challenging environment as they work to develop their full potential both on and off the field.

Lacrosse Camp
Grades 1 - 8
Dates: 7/5/2022 – 7/8/2022 (Tuesday – Friday)
Times: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Instructors:  AJ Froehlich, Varsity Lacrosse Coach and Director of True Cincinnati Lacrosse
Course Fee:  $140
Description: The camp is designed to teach the fundamentals of lacrosse while promoting athleticism, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Beginner and intermediate players will learn or improve all aspects of their game in a positive, fun, challenging environment as they work to develop their full potential both on and off the field.

Little Athletes Academy
Kindergarten - Grade 1
Dates: 7/25/2022 – 7/29/2022
Times:  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Instructor:  AJ Froelich, CCDS Coach
Course Fee:  $150
Description: This beginner sports camp will introduce your child to a variety of sports, all aimed at developing physical skills, teaching cooperation and fair play, and helping young athletes learn the importance of teamwork.  Players will be became familiar with equipment and take part in drill work to help build skills, confidence, and self-esteem.   

Little Athletes Soccer Camp
Age 3 – Grade 1
Dates: 6/20/2022 - 6/24/2022
Times:  3:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
Instructor:  Brittany Woods, CCDS Varsity Coach
Course Fee:  $150
Description: This fun camp will introduce and build your child skills for the world’s most popular sport.  Using soccer activities and games, your young athlete will learn/develop:

• Balance and coordination
• Gross motor skills
• Social skills
• Confidence
• Teamwork

At the end of the week, your child will have made new friends and improved his or her soccer skills toward preparing for game day play.

Little Athletes Soccer Camp
Age 3 – Grade 1
Dates: 7/5/2022 – 7/8/2022
Times:  1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Instructor:  Brittany Woods, CCDS Varsity Coach
Course Fee:  $150
Description: This fun camp will introduce and build your child skills for the world’s most popular sport.  Using soccer activities and games, your young athlete will learn/develop:

• Balance and coordination
• Gross motor skills
• Social skills
• Confidence
• Teamwork

At the end of the week, your child will have made new friends and improved his or her soccer skills toward preparing for game day play.

Nike Basketball Girls' Camp
Ages 8 – 15
Dates: 6/27/2022 – 6/30/2022 (Monday – Thursday)
Times:  9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor:  Coach Kyle Pottkotter
Course Fee:  $345
Description:  The camp will feature a daily emphasis on shooting and fundamental skill development, as well as competitions, 3 on 3, and 5 on 5 play. Tips, notes, and instructional videos will be shared via our CoachNow app. Lunch is included.

Nike Basketball Boy's Camp
Ages 8 – 15
Dates: 7/11/2022 – 7/14/2022 (Monday – Thursday)
Times:  9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor:  Coach Kyle Pottkotter
Course Fee:  $345
Description:  The camp will feature a daily emphasis on shooting and fundamental skill development, as well as competitions, 3 on 3, and 5 on 5 play. Tips, notes, and instructional videos will be shared via our CoachNow app. Lunch is included.

Nike Basketball Boy's Camp
Ages 8 – 15
Dates: 7/18/2022 – 7/21/2022 (Monday – Thursday)
Times:  9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Instructor:  Coach Kyle Pottkotter
Course Fee:  $345
Description:  The camp will feature a daily emphasis on shooting and fundamental skill development, as well as competitions, 3 on 3, and 5 on 5 play. Tips, notes, and instructional videos will be shared via our CoachNow app. Lunch is included.

Volleyball Camp
Grades 1 – 4
Dates: 6/20/2022– 6/24/2022
Times:  1:00 pm – 3:00 pm 
Instructor:  Chris Bannister, Varsity Volleyball Coach
Course Fee:  $150
Description:  Learn the basics of volleyball at this packed full of fun introductory skills camp. Games and drills will be part of the daily activities as campers focus on passing, setting, and hitting.

Volleyball Camp 
Grades 5 - 8
Dates: 6/20/2022 – 6/24/2022
Times:  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Instructor:  Chris Bannister, Varsity Volleyball Coach
Course Fee:  $175
Description:  Learn basic skills and the strategy behind the game of volleyball. Fun games and drills will be put into “play” at the end of each day during live sessions as players begin to learn the process of the game

 

Cincinnati Country Day School two sessions of physical education for high school credit. These courses are open to students from both public and private schools. If a student is not enrolled at Cincinnati Country Day School, permission to enroll in one of our academic credit courses must be approved through the student’s current school administration prior to enrolling in the course.

Students must meet the course requirements as outlined in the descriptions below in order to receive credit. Grades and/or evaluations will be forwarded to other schools upon the completion of the course.

Grades	9 – 12
Dates	Session I:  6/13 - 6/24 Session II: 6/27 - 7/8 *no camp on 7/4
Times	Session I:  9:00 am – 3:30 pm Session II: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Instructor	Steve Conner, CCDS Faculty
Course Fee	$450
Description	This course for credit focuses on the importance of maintaining a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.  This course will teach the importance of physical activity through various stages of life, whether it be for health, enjoyment, or competition. Participants will develop and demonstrate skills through a variety of physical activities that meet the Ohio Department of Education Physical Education Standards.  Lunch is provided.
Course Credit	Students who successfully complete one two-week session of Summer PE will earn one-quarter (0.25) credit. Failure to meet the course requirements below may result in the student not receiving credit for the course.
Course Structure	Each session runs for a two-week period meeting for 6.5 hours a day. The curriculum covers basketball, flag football, golf, leisure activities, racquet sports, soccer, softball, volleyball, and exercise.
Course Requirements	In order for student to receive credit for this course, the following requirements must be met: A student must spend a minimum of 60 total hours. A student will receive both a letter grade and a pass/fail grade. A student may miss no more than one (1) class meeting (with instructor’s approval).