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For Infants to rising Kindergarten
Nine 1-week sessions June 10 - August 9

Note: Due to the July 4th holiday, Session 4 will be prorated (80%) to offset the shorter week. A snack and hot lunch are included.

Little Tikes are placed in classes that are age-appropriate and fun, but most importantly, comfortable for the young child. Our experienced early childhood educators really love children. Each day offers arts, crafts, songs and movement, story time, and loads of fun. Special instructors will bring even more excitement and learning to a terrific summer. As this program is nearly always at capacity, be sure to check for availability as early as possible.

 

SUMMER ROCKS PRESCHOOL

AT EMMANUEL!

 

Arts and crafts, singing, dancing, drama, and special dress-up days are just a few of the fun activities we have planned for your preschooler this summer! Below are the themes we have planned for loads of summer fun! Every Friday is water day, so don’t forget to pack a swimsuit and towel starting the week of June 17^th!

 

June 10^th-14^th V.B.S.

Each day, children will see more of the truth about who Jesus is—our Creator and Redeemer. They’ll hear the gospel and be challenged to follow Jesus. All parts of this VBS work together to teach your child about the one and only Rock of Ages! Gather your gear and join us for unforgettable discoveries!!

 

June 17^th –June 28^th A Camping we will Go!

Get ready to pitch a tent and make smores! We will explore and learn about nature and all the wonderful gifts God has given us!

 

July 1^st-July 5^th Stars and Stripes

Oh say can you see….. all the fun this week will bring us as we celebrate the great red, white and blue!

 

July 8^th –July 12^th Safari

We’re on the lookout for the furry, the feathered, and the fantastic this week as we explore the world in search of animals of all kinds!

 

July 15^th –July 26^nd Under the Sea

Let’s take a trip to the beach and dive into the ocean! We’ll explore who lives under the sea and have a fun beach luau!

 

July 29^th – Aug. 9^th Exploring Nature

Get ready for adventures out in nature! We’re going to explore the great outdoors with funtastic activities!

 

*Two through five year olds will have a music and drama class every week.

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For rising 1st to 9th Graders
Nine 1-week sessions June 10 - August 9

We offer two camp choices each week. You can also choose to attend for half day only, or stay all day. Because you only pay for the weeks you attend, this setup is very parent-friendly.

You can choose to attend Camp only. The hours for the camps are 9:00-12:00 unless otherwise stated. For those needing to drop off their children earlier, we offer care from 7:30-9:00 at no additional charge. For children in camp & extended day (7:30-5:30), snacks and hot lunches are included. In the afternoons, the children will be bussed to swimming, and have arts, crafts, and extended learning activities.

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Each day, children will see more of the truth about who Jesus is—our Creator and Redeemer. They’ll hear the gospel and will be challenged to follow Jesus. From daily games to snacks to crafts to Bible time, all parts of this VBS work together to teach your child about the one and only Rock of Ages! Gather your gear and join us for unforgettable discoveries!! 

Asheville Sun Soo Traditional Tae Kwon Do Instructor Tony Morris, a 4th degree black belt for more than 20 years, heads up this exciting camp. Campers will learn an array of skills with a special emphasis placed on the core values of respect, integrity, and self -control. 

Students will learn and perform some of Broadways best songs and scenes, chosen with children in mind. Each day, new, age appropriate, theatre skills are introduced to improve students singing, dancing, and acting. We’ll explore many Broadway show favorites. The camp culminates with a final performance for parents and guests to enjoy. Chris Martin, who has directed our Drama camp performances the past six years, will lead the camp. 

Children will get a kick out of this camp while learning the fundamentals of soccer, including dribbling, passing, kicking, and, of course, scoring! Kevin Drury, our instructor, is a coach and referee in Haywood County schools. Pass, shoot, SCORE!!! 

Get ready to get wet and have fun. This week Nancy Jankowski, an ELS teacher, has a wild week of water games planned. The campers will be playing water balloon volleyball, water limbo, slip and slide tag, water races, and so much more. This wet and wild week will end with the campers visiting Waynesville Recreational Center for swimming. *Please bring a towel, swimsuit, and water shoes everyday. No flip flops, please. 

Coach Swatzell will teach campers the fundamentals of basketball, including shooting, passing, ball handling, defense, and give them a chance for some game experience. Come and have fun while you sharpen your skills! 

This will be a non-stop, fun-filled week of field trips around the Asheville area. Children will enjoy field trips to Fun Depot, Claying Around; find the artist in themselves at Paint and Mingle and learn rock climbing at Climb Max! Come find out what a fun place Asheville can be! 

Do you love sports of all kinds? Then this is the camp for you! Every day the children will sharpen their skills in a different sport. Nancy Jankowski, an ELS teacher, will lead this camp in flag football, softball, hockey, and many more. Come join us for this sports-packed week! 

Your young chef will enjoy learning all about good nutrition in this cooking class. Students will compile a recipe book with instructor Chris Smith, an ELS teacher, and spend each day creating a delicious culinary dish. The week will end with a visit to Cici’s Pizza so the campers can create their ultimate pizza 

Are you a Survivor? This week children will learn teamwork, problem solving, communication, and build self-esteem through various challenges. Activities include: physical and mental challenges, building your own shelter, and creating a tribal outfit, and so many more! If you’re up for a challenge, come join the tribe! *Rising first through eighth grade 

A Scientist will engage the children in fun, non-stop, hands-on-learning. Some of the programs that the camp will cover are: Bugs, Bugs, Bugs; Cool Coastal Science; Follow that Planet; Meteorology Madness; Wacky Water Workshop; and much more science fun!! 

ELS Teacher Kim Noel will keep your child busy this week! Campers will have the opportunity to enhance their creativity with a variety of mediums. You will take home a special creation every day, so come and discover the artist within you! 

Have you ever wanted to be on a game show? Then get ready for a week filled with game shows galore! ELS teacher Nancy Jankowski will lead this camp with games like “Jeopardy,” “Family Feud,” and, “Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?” to name a few. When you join this camp you could be the next contestant on – The Price is Right! *Rising first through 8th grade 

Off we go to enjoy the great outdoors! This exciting week offers a little bit of everything. Campers will go for a hike at Chimney Rock, learn about ocean awareness at Team ECCO in Hendersonville, go for a boat ride on Lake Lure and visit the Tuttle Educational State Park for water investigation! You will not want to miss all the adventures we have planned! 

For children interested in learning the basics of competitive volleyball, Jeff Wegner an ELS teacher and the athletic director, will teach basic volleyball skills. Girls and boys alike will benefit from learning the proper techniques. *Rising 3rd through 8th grade 

 

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Emmanuel Under The Lights
For Rising 4th thru 8th grade 
A 2-week session

 

Emmanuel Lutheran will produce our version of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid”

Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater; Music by Alan Menken; Book by Doug Wright; Based on the Hans Christian Andersen Story and the Disney Film produced by Howard Ashman & John Musker and written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements

This is the opportunity for your young actor or actress to star in a live performance! Director Chris Martin will take the students from auditions all the way through the actual performance. Singing, dancing, acting, and stage development are skills that will be developed over this intense, but fun-filled, two-week camp. Each camper will receive a drama camp T-shirt and DVD of the performance, which is included in the camp price.

Mr. Martin has directed the last six shows for ELS including: “High School Musical,” “Willy Wonka,” “Dear Edwina,” “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown,” “Wizard of Oz,” and “Aladdin,” as well as musical productions at Asheville Community Theatre and Jones Elementary.

Auditions for this production will be May 29 & 30 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. in our gymnasium.

Performances will take place Friday, August 2 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, August 3 at 2 p.m. Please call 281-8182, ext. 133 for more information.