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Summer Camp 2012: Summer Brass Institute

Fairfax Campus

Join the Washington Symphonic Brass for an intensive 4-day workshop featuring some of the finest performers and artist-teachers on the East Coast.

$395

Potomac Arts Academy, (703) 993-9889, potomac@gmu.edu

Web Site

8 am - 12 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Equestrian Camp

Prince William Campus; Clover Brooke Stables, Nokesville, VA

This camp offers participants an opportunity to learn how to ride during daily mounted lessons. Camp curriculum includes horse safety tips, safe handling techniques, grooming, tacking, and other horsemanship skills.

$400; $350

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

Web Site

8 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Land and Sea Volleyball Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Not only will campers develop skills necessary to play volleyball on land, but they will take it further and have some of the same fun in the water under the guidance of Olga O'Brien, volleyball coach and former Mason star player.

$210; $110

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

Web Site

8 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Tennis Camp

Prince William Campus; Osbourn Park High School, Manassas, VA

Campers learn tennis basics including proper grip, body position, stroking the ball forehand and backhand, footwork, and game play.

$210; $110

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

Web Site

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

Web Site

8 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Golf and Recreation Camp

Prince William Campus; Broad Run Golf Academy, Bristow, VA

Students learn or improve their golf skills. Certified instructors teach golf basics such as driving, chipping, putting, rules, and etiquette. Equipment is provided; however, participants are encouraged to bring their own golf clubs.

$285; $180

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

Web Site

8 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Equestrian Camp

Prince William Campus; Clover Brooke Stables, Nokesville, VA

This camp offers participants an opportunity to learn how to ride during daily mounted lessons. Camp curriculum includes horse safety tips, safe handling techniques, grooming, tacking, and other horsemanship skills.

$400; $350

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

Web Site

8 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Baseball and Recreation Camp

Prince William Campus; E.G. Smith Baseball Complex, Manassas, VA

Campers sharpen their baseball skills in this exciting camp headed by Tom Masterson, former Pittsburgh Pirate. Designed for beginner through advanced players, instructors divide campers into groups based on age, experience and ability level.

$210; $110

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

Web Site

8 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Fishing Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Campers will experience fishing instruction and games to enforce skills each day, while anticipating the great catch. Campers will also gain knowledge of local fish and bodies of water, catch and release, and other fishing related skills.

$350; $190

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

Web Site

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

8:45 am - 11:45 am

Summer Camp 2012: Tennis Camp

Prince William Campus; Osbourn Park High School, Manassas, VA

Campers learn tennis basics including proper grip, body position, stroking the ball forehand and backhand, footwork, and game play.

$210; $110

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

Web Site

8:45 am - 11:45 am

Summer Camp 2012: Baseball and Recreation Camp

Prince William Campus; E.G. Smith Baseball Complex, Manassas, VA

Campers sharpen their baseball skills in this exciting camp headed by Tom Masterson, former Pittsburgh Pirate. Designed for beginner through advanced players, instructors divide campers into groups based on age, experience and ability level.

$210; $110

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

Web Site

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

Web Site

9 am - 12 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Land and Sea Volleyball Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Not only will campers develop skills necessary to play volleyball on land, but they will take it further and have some of the same fun in the water under the guidance of Olga O'Brien, volleyball coach and former Mason star player.

$210; $110

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

Web Site

9 am - 12 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Golf and Recreation Camp

Prince William Campus; Broad Run Golf Academy, Bristow, VA

Students learn or improve their golf skills. Certified instructors teach golf basics such as driving, chipping, putting, rules, and etiquette. Equipment is provided; however, participants are encouraged to bring their own golf clubs.

$285; $180

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

Web Site

9 am - 12:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: American In-Line Skate Camp

Prince William Campus

Skateboarders learn to ride, tack turn, olly, kick flip, grind, stall, drop in and get air at this camp for beginners to intermediates. In-Line Skills campers learn how to gear up, stand up, avoid falling down, skate with good form, stop on a dime, negotiate obstacles, evasive maneuvers, skate backwards, and more.

&185

American Inline, (703) 994-7617, info@americaninline.com

Web Site

9 am - 4 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Drama Kids: Acting Academy Workshop

Prince William Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center

$249

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513

Web Site

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

Web Site

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

Web Site

9 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Aquatics Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

This camp includes competitive skill development, aquatic games, physical conditioning, springboard diving, and water safety.

$210

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

Web Site

9 am - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Journey Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

In this fun-filled on-the-go adventure camp, campers will interact with others while experiencing a different offsite trip each day.

$350; $282

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

Web Site

9:30 am - 10:20 am

Summer Camp 2012: Beginner/Intermediate Gymnastics Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

This camp continues work and brings gymnast to the next level on 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

10 am - 12:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Science Camp

Prince William Campus

Discover a magical world during this two-week hands-on camp that explores the three major scientific fields: physical, chemical, and biological.

$160; $80

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

Web Site

10 am - 3 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Robotics Expansion Summer Camp 1 & 2

Fairfax Campus

This Summer Robotics Camp will use a range of hands-on exercises so children grasp a more in depth knowledge of electrical, mechanical and software concepts related to the robotics field. 

$438

Anthony Nunez, classes@

Web Site

10:30 am - 11:20 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

Web Site

10:30 am - 11:20 pm

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

Web Site

11 am - 11:50 am

Summer Camp 2012: Sports Mix Camp

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Introduce your child to all their favorite sports. This camp encompasses the basics of basketball, soccer, t-ball, floor hockey, football, and more.

$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 Camp 2012: Camp Freedom for Kindergarteners

Prince William Campus

Campers will eat lunch, watch a short movie, and participate in a structured movement activity. Children need to bring a lunch and wear sneakers each day.

$50

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

Web Site

1:30 pm - 3 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Teen Dance Party

Prince William Campus, Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center

Teens love to dance and this camp provides their love of dance with exercise. Campers will dance to Zumba, Kukuwa Dance, Belletone, and hip hop dance.

$85

Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center, (703) 993-8513

Web Site

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Summer Camp 2012: Drama Camp: Pied Piper Theatre Programs

Prince William Campus, Hylton Performing Arts Center

Students will have the opportunity to participate in all elements of the production from character development to creating sets, props, makeup, and costumes. Friends and family are welcome to attend the performance on the final afternoon.

$395; $375

Anne Ridgeway, (703) 330-2787

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