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ADVENTURE CAMP SERIES

Junior Adventure Camp (ages 7-8)
    Junior Adventure Camp creates an inclusive community that blends self-esteem, fosters friendships, and opens doors of discovery and fun for every camper. Our directors and counselors create an environment where campers can be themselves while making friends and enjoying new experiences.  Campers will be immersed in fun activities from enlightening enrichments to our very own carnival on Mercersburg’s campus.  Other activities include kayaking, biking, tubing and array of sports. Campers will also enjoy an awesome day at Hersheypark for some wild rides and sweet games.  A Junior Adventure Camper is sure to gain self confidence during this first overnight camp experience.
   
Residential, Coed
    Session 1: 7/18-7/23
    Session 2: 7/25-7/30
    1 session - $825
    2 sessions - $1550

Mercersburg Adventure Camp (ages 8-14)
    Adventure Camp is 2 weeks of non-stop fun that kids will talk about for years.  Join Camera Crew to write, direct and star in your own short film or battle in Iron Chef to make the tastiest treats. Kayak lakes and rivers, scale a 34-foot climbing wall, or learn to survive in Wilderness Skills. Enjoy the thrills of a top-notch amusement park and whitewater raft one of the best rivers in the area.  Cap off the action packed days with great campfires, s’mores, and crazy camp competitions. MAC’s unique structure provides just the right balance of enrichment challenges, sports, outdoor adventures, and fun trips to make every session wild, wonderful, and memorable.
   
Residential, Coed
    Session 1: 6/20-7/2
    Session 2: 7/5-7/17
    Session 3: 7/18-7/30
    1 session - $1900
    2 sessions - $3600
    3 sessions - $5400


Teen Adventure Camp (ages 14-16)
Teen Adventures is all about discovering new activities, making friends and having fun. Create visual media projects and fashion an architectural masterpiece.  Kayak, rock climb, mountain bike, go caving, or learn to ride horses. Live large at Game Night and jam with friends during Krazy Karaoke. Share your cultural perspectives and social views with peers while adventuring at an amusement park, whitewater rafting or tackling a high ropes course. Discover new worlds in an active environment that emphasizes creativity and a quest for adventure.
   
Residential, Coed
    Session 1: 6/20-7/2
    Session 2: 7/5-7/17
    1 session - $1900
    2 sessions - $3600
 
ENRICHMENT AND THE ARTS

Spacebots Robotics Camp (grades 6-8)
Even the name sounds futuristic! Come to our unique robotics camps, where small teams utilize math, science, and technology to construct their own robots and tackle basic computer programming, engaging in various projects, each with a unique set of challenges. A hands-on approach guides our scientific simulation for future physicists, researchers, and engineers. The highlight of the week comes on the final day, as our teams compete in the Spacebots Cup competition.

Residential or Commuter
Girls Camp: 7/18-7/23
Boys Camp: 7/25-7/30
Residential- $695
Commuter - $545

Young Writers Camp (grades 6-9)
Don’t be fooled by the name, this camps is all about having fun and being creative. Build writing skills for the real world and unleash your creativity in a setting that caters to young writers who expect more than a classroom experience. Young Writers Camp is founded on the principle that language is at the core of everything that we do and our campers learn new and liberating ways to express themselves through the written word.

Residential or Commuter, Coed
7/18-7/30
Residential - $1650
Commuter - $1200

Summer Theatre Workshop (grades 6-9)
Did you know that Mercersburg has produced two Academy Award winners?   Don’t miss the chance to develop your talent, showcase your acting range, and extend your knowledge of voice and movement on that same stage. Explore and expand your awareness of the many elements of theatre in two dynamic weeks that bring the stage and young people together.  Young performers will gain skills in improvisation, stage presence, body movement, vocal techniques, character development, ensemble work and problem solving.  This unique experience also exposes actors to the technical elements of lighting, sound, make-up and costume design. 


Residential or Commuter, Coed
7/18-7/30
Residential - $1650
Commuter - $1200

College Prep (grades 10 & 11)
In the competitive world of college admission, every advantage counts.  College Prep at Mercersburg is an intensive week focused on getting students ready for the process.  Participants will attend sessions on essay writing, interview skills, SAT/ACT prep, completing applications, maximizing college visits and much more.  Each participant will have both a 30 minute group and personal interview with their designated college counselor.  At the end of the week, each student will walk away with a personalized profile, including a list of prospective schools.  The program will also feature college visits to a range of public and private schools in the region, including Georgetown University, American University and Dickinson College.  College Prep at Mercersburg is directed by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) past president and current Director of College Counseling at Mercersburg Academy, Bill McClintick.

Residential, Coed
7/11-7/16
$850
 
SPORTS PROGRAMS

Mercersburg Girl’s Basketball Camp (ages 12-17)
Mercersburg’s Girl’s Basketball Camp is designed to prepare young athletes for the next level of competition. The camp will focus on individual skill development, while sharpening each player’s understanding of the game. Daily sessions will challenge participants to push themselves beyond perceived limits; but nights will allow the girls to bond because of their one common goal – to become better basketball players.

Residential or Commuter
8/8-8/12
Residential - $355
Commuter - $255

Blue Storm Boy’s Basketball Camp (ages 12-17)
Strengthen your skill set and love for the game at Blue Storm Boys Basketball Camp.  Campers will develop their fundamentals in new and exciting ways through competitive drills and dynamic coaching.  Participants will have also played several full court games by the end of the week.  Blue Storm Boys Basketball Camp will improve your game and give you the confidence to take the game winning shot and make it!

Residential or Commuter
8/1-8/5
Residential - $355
Commuter - $255

Storm Wrestling Camp (grades 5-12)
Designed for the junior/senior high wrestler, the Storm Wrestling Camp is a development and competition camp that centers on a proven, systematic approach to wrestling. Wrestlers develop proven attacks on their feet, while learning to turn good counters into great offense.  Learn from great coaches and select clinicians from some of the country’s top collegiate programs.  The camp provides the right combination of technique and drilling sessions, live wrestling, mental preparation, and recreational competitions to push your skills to a higher level.

Residential or Commuter
6/20-6/25
Residential - $355
Commuter - $255


Storm Junior Wrestling Camp (grades 1-4)
Are you serious about wrestling and want to have fun becoming better at the sport?  Designed specifically for younger wrestlers with various ability levels and experience, Storm Junior Wrestling Camp provides a great setting for learning skills and techniques that bring future success at higher levels.  The program is similar to the Storm Wrestling Camp but it is more basic in philosophy and geared to shorter attention spans.

Residential or Commuter
6/20 – 6/25
Residential - $215
Commuter - $160

** For all programs:  Need based financial aid & Merit Scholarships available **

First day of camp – June 20
Last day of camp – July 30

2 weeks - $1900
4 weeks - $3600
6 weeks - $5400

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