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Summer Camp 2012: Theater Camp - StudioWorks Virginia

Prince William Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center

StudioWorks Virginia was created as an avenue for Young People to learn, love and appreciate the arts.  We seek to have programs in which no participant, performer or audience member leaves unaffected.

Denise Smith, (703) 901-9253

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7 am - 10 am

Summer Camp 2012: Athletic Conditioning Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Based on each participant’s personal performance level, trainers will provide exercises to improve speed, agility, strength, power, and flexibility.

$110

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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8 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Martial Arts and Recreation Camp

Prince William Campus; American Kenpo Karate Academy, Manassas, VA

Introduce youngsters to the world of martial arts. The lead instructor, Jose Ponce, is a seventh degree black belt of the American Kenpo Karate Academy. Campers work on the physical aspect with balance, strength, agility, and conditioning drills.

$210; $110

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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8:30 am - 11:30 am

Summer Camp 2012: Martial Arts and Recreation Camp

Prince William Campus; American Kenpo Karate Academy, Manassas, VA

Introduce youngsters to the world of martial arts. The lead instructor, Jose Ponce, is a seventh degree black belt of the American Kenpo Karate Academy. Campers work on the physical aspect with balance, strength, agility, and conditioning drills.

$210; $110

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

Web Site

8:30 am - 11:30 am

Summer Camp 2012: Natural Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Find wildlife, take on challenges, spot birds, learn to walk silently in the woods and explore the Piedmot Trail outside the Freedom Center's backdoor.

$110

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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8:30 am - 3 pm

Summer Orientation 2012 - Freshman

Fairfax Campus

Freshman Summer Orientation dates are two days.

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Orientation and Family Programs and Services, (703) 993-2475

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9 am - 12 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Camp Freedom for Preschoolers

Prince William Campus

Each week preschoolers explore a different theme through a variety of related activities, games, arts & crafts, music, and movement. Campers should bring a snack each day.

$100

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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9 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Camp Freedom

Prince William Campus

Campers enjoy a broad range of recreational sports and games, arts and crafts projects, a daily swim, a weekly field trip, and participate in special enrichment sessions such as cooking, fitness activities, nutrition education, science experiments, drama games and skits, and special events.

$195; $158

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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9 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Engineering For Kids- Aero Space

Prince William Campus

Full day campers will enjoy time in the engineering world as well as a morning or afternoon session of lunch, recreational games, fitness activities and swim time!

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$210; $159

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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9 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Recreation with Motion Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Activities include a selection of sports and games chosen by the campers along with the direction of their counselors. Daily activities may include basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, lacrosse, obstacle courses, relay races, capture the flag and much more.

$195; $158

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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9 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Cheerleading Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Youth who are interested in cheerleading or are already cheering for their favorite team learn proper techniques for routines.

$210; $170; $110; $90

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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9 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Leading Edge Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Step up and take on the ultimate challenges The EDGE has to offer. Campers will ride the Zip wire, climb the Alpine Tower, and lead off the Pamper Pole.

$250

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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9 am - 5 pm

ASIST Suicide Prevention First Aid Training

Prince William Campus, Occoquan Building, Verizon Auditorium; Rooms 110H and 110L

The Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is the most widely used intervention skills training in the US. It is a 2-day, intensive, interactive, and practice-dominated course.

Jackie Inskeep, (703) 993-9779, University Life - Prince William Campus

9:30 am - 10:20 am

Summer Camp 2012: Tot Tumbling

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Campers will interact with parents in a station-based setting while being introduced to the basics of gymnastics and a variety of sports.

$50

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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9:30 am - 10:20 am

Summer Camp 2012: Tot Tumbling Gymnastics Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Campers will interact with parents in a station based setting while being introduced to the basics of gymnastics and a variety of sports. Caregiver participation required.

$50

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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9:30 am - 5 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Paintball Camp, Beginner/Intermediate

PEV's Paintball Park, Fairfax, VA

Campers learn snap shooting, breakouts, bunker movements, game communication, how to develop game strategy, and more.

$350

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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10:30 am - 11:20 am

Summer Camp 2012: Preschools Gymnastics Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Introduces children to basic strength and tumbling skills, along with coordination skills on balance beam, bar and trampoline.

$50; $42

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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11 am

Translational Research in Action Seminar: Dr. Ted Dumas

Krasnow Institute

Dr. Ted Dumas will speak on Gene Therapy against Stress-Induced Memory Dysfunction. Translational Research in Action series goals are to elucidate the path of scientific discovery to implementation in a clinical setting and to facilitate exchange of ideas for translational research collaborations at Mason.

Julia Berzhanskaya, (703) 993-4340, jberzhan@gmu.edu

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11 am - 11:50 am

Summer Camp 2012: Tiny Tots Soccer Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

This camp teaches beginning soccer skills and provides a basic understanding of game rules.

$50

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

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11 am - 11:50 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Pee Wee T-Ball Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Hitting, stance, fielding, throwing, and catching are only a few of the basics covered.

$50

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

Web Site

11:30 am - 12:20 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Beginner Gymnastics Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

This camp introduces children to basic strength and tumbling skills, along with coordination skills on balance beam, bar, and trampoline..

$50; $42

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513, fccamps@gmu.edu

Web Site

12 pm - 2 pm

Summer Social - Prince William Campus

Prince William Campus, Bull Run Hall, Atrium

Get excited for our first summer social. Take a break from work and come join us for a tropical getaway. Food will be provided!

Jackie Inskeep, (703) 993-9779, University Life - Prince William Campus

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12 pm - 2 pm

Halfway to the Holidays Food Drive - Cups for Kids

Prince William Campus, Bull Run Hall, Atrium

Help feed hungry neighborhood kids by donating single portion sized foods: soup, cereal, granola bars, fruit cups, mac'n cheese. Bring donations and stay for the Summer Social afterwards! Donations go to SERVE.

Cathy Ryan, (703) 993-8425, cperdue2@gmu.edu

1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

Academic Skills Workshop: Organizational Strategies

Student Union Building I, Room 3129

Come to this workshop to learn techniques to better manage your paper flow and arrange your desk, computer files, and living space in ways that will help you be more efficient and productive. Open to Mason students only.

Counseling and Psychological Services, (703) 993-2999

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6 pm - 7:30 pm

The Dignity of the Exchange: Growing a Sustainable Nonprofit

Founders Hall, Room 120

Suzanne Birch will discuss the challenges and opportunities she explores every day through her work with food provision, member-volunteers and nonprofit management.

Free

Carrie Drummond, (703) 993-9377, cdrummo2@gmu.edu, Public and International Affairs/Centers on the Public Service

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6:30 pm

School of Public Policy Master's Program Open House

Arlington Campus, Founders Hall, Room 126

For prospective Master's students to obtain programmatic and admissions information and speak extensively with program directors, faculty, admissions staff, and current students.

School of Public Policy, (703) 993-8099, spp@gmu.edu

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