Acting Up!
Rising Grades K through 2
Experience the upbeat musicals that make contemporary Broadway so fantastic! Campers will bring down the house as they perform the popular scenes, songs, and choreography of this generation. Students will focus on improvement of acting, vocal, and movement skills, as well as improvisation and creative dramatics.
     
Price: $170.00 Early Hawk Price: $150.00
   
Dates: July 13- 17  
Counselor: Lori Anne Sword, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 265  
 

American Girl Doll Camp
Rising Grades K through 2
This camp is for your girl and her doll. Campers will be allowed to bring their dolls to camp each day for storytelling, tea parties, and crafts such as making doll clothes and accessories. The girls and their dolls will create a fashion show where they walk the runway in coordinating outfits. Girls will learn about manners, hygiene, and cultivating friendships as they explore history through American Girl Dolls.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: July 20 - 24  
Counselor: Lori Anne Sword, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 266  
 
Dates: July 27 - 31  
Counselor: Lori Anne Sword, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 277  
 

Animals All Around Us
Rising Grades K through 2
Animals are all around us everyday. In this camp, we'll meet some new friends that have two legs, four legs, six legs or even no legs! Come discover animals that live right out our back door and around the world. We'll learn all about animals in the wild, pets, and aquatic life. During the week, we will have special guests visit us. Please wear old clothes and bring a snack and a boxed drink.
     
Price: $180.00 Early Hawk Price: $160.00
   
Dates: June 15 - 19  
Counselor: Lori Anne Sword, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 201  
 
Dates: June 29 - July 3  
Counselor: Lori Anne Sword, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 202  
 

Bienvenidos A Mexico - Welcome to Mexico
Rising Grades 2 through 3
CLS Spanish teacher Kelly Willis will take our students on daily trips through Mexico, without ever leaving the CLS campus. You will learn about different aspects of Mexico and its culture. The campers will engage in fun activities to learn about the Mayan and Aztec civilizations, money, art, food (not just tacos!), games, and music. If you have been exposed to the Spanish language – great! However, if this is your first exposure to Spanish, welcome, BIENVENIDOS. Please wear old clothes and bring a snack and a boxed drink.
     
Price: $180.00 Early Hawk Price: $160.00
   
Dates: July 27 - 31  
Counselor: Kelly Willis, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 231  
 

Blast Off To Space
Rising Grades 1 through 3
Budding rocket scientists will explore the fundamentals of rocketry and space travel. Learn about outer space as we look at the stars and solar system. Work on projects to take home, including a simple telescope, a propeller-powered space orbiter, and a fully functional rocket. Build and launch different types of rockets during the week, and on the last day of camp, you will launch into space the solid fuel rocket that you built and watch it return to earth by parachute.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: July 20 - 24  
Counselor: Mad Science  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 232  
 

Busy Fingers Around the World
Rising Grades K through 3
Learn about different cultures around the world while improving fine motor skills. This camp provides activities more advanced than those offered in Busy Fingers Happy Hands. Sneakers still required as gross motor skills will also be addressed.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: June 22 - 26  
Counselor: Denise Fornshell & Fran Kohlmeier, CLS Faculty Members  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 268  
 

Busy Fingers, Happy Hands
Rising Grades K through 1
Squeeze it! Pound it! Push it! Cut it! In this very popular camp, you will have lots of fun while improving fine motor skills. This camp is a great way to establish the social skills needed to enter a classroom setting in the near future. Please join us for a week of fun in Busy Fingers, Happy Hands. Tennis shoes are required. Please bring a light snack and a boxed drink.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: June 29 - July 3  
Counselor: Fraya Hamilton & Cassie Bartshcer, CLS Faculty Members  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 206  
 
Dates: July 13- 17  
Counselor: Jackie Parks & Lynn Hellmuth, CLS Faculty Members  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 207  
 

Cheerleading
Rising Grades K through 3
Come and learn the basics of cheerleading – chants, cheers, jumps, and even a dance! Make new friends while learning and doing extra activities at this fun-filled camp. Take home many projects to show your family and friends. There will be a special performance for the parents and siblings on the last day of camp. GO TEAM!
     
Price: $155.00 Early Hawk Price: $140.00
   
Dates: July 13- 17  
Counselor: Jenny Austen, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 211  
 

Chess with USA Chess (1/2 Day)
All Grades
This summer, USA Chess is offering a fun and entertaining chess camp at Charlotte Latin School. Children ages 5-16, from beginner to advanced, are all welcome! USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America. Registration options include: mornings, afternoons, and all-day sessions. Beginners through advanced are welcome. Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun-filled environment designed to improve their skills, whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes camp T-shirt, chessboard and pieces, trophy, certificate of achievement with camp photo, chess notation book and work folder. Please visit the USA Chess website at www.chesscamp.com or call 888.65.CHESS for more details. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess.
     
Price: $270.00 Early Hawk Price: $250.00
   
Dates: June 22 - 26  
Counselor: USA Chess  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 602  
 
Dates: June 22 - 26  
Counselor: USA Chess  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 603  
 

Chess with USA Chess (All Day)
All Grades
This summer, USA Chess is offering a fun and entertaining chess camp at Charlotte Latin School. Children ages 5-16, from beginner to advanced, are all welcome! USA Chess is the largest and premier chess camp organizer for children in the United States. Their staff is comprised of the finest children’s chess instructors in North America. Registration options include: mornings, afternoons, and all-day sessions. Beginners through advanced are welcome. Campers experience chess instruction and play in a fun-filled environment designed to improve their skills, whether they are interested in casual or competitive chess. Tuition includes camp T-shirt, chessboard and pieces, trophy, certificate of achievement with camp photo, chess notation book and work folder. Please visit the USA Chess website at www.chesscamp.com or call 888.65.CHESS for more details. Registration must take place directly with USA Chess.
     
Price: $425.00 Early Hawk Price: $400.00
   
Dates: June 22 - 26  
Counselor: USA Chess  
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 601  
 

Cooking With Class - Kid Style
Rising Grades 1 through 2
Have fun while learning to cook. You will use easy and basic, but yummy, recipes while practicing safe, enjoyable cooking techniques. As you enjoy a variety of delicious dishes that you prepare, you learn about good manners and the enjoyment of using them. All campers will receive a recipe book and an apron. This is a popular camp, so don’t delay. Each camp has a capacity of 10 children.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: July 13- 17  
Counselor: Mary Cerbie, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 212  
 
Dates: July 20 - 24  
Counselor: Mary Robinson, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 233  
 
Dates: July 27 - 31  
Counselor: Mary Robinson, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 270  
 

Crazy Hawks Fun Camp
Rising Grades 1 through 4
Come have lots of fun at Crazy Hawks Fun Camp. We’ll play both indoor and outdoor games and just get crazy! Each week, we will beat the heat, weather permitting, with “Water Day Thursdays” and many other fun activities. Pairing this camp with a morning program gives your child a well-balanced day of structure and freedom for more free-play type games.
     
Price: $110.00 Early Hawk Price: $95.00
   
Dates: June 15 - 19  
Counselor: Mary Cerbie, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 214  
 
Dates: June 22 - 26  
Counselor: Teresa Edwards, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 215  
 
Dates: June 29 - July 3  
Counselor: Mary Cerbie, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 216  
 
Dates: July 13- 17  
Counselor: Donay Fullwood, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 217  
 
Dates: July 20 - 24  
Counselor: Mary Cerbie, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 218  
 
Dates: July 27 - 31  
Counselor: Mary Cerbie, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 219  
 

CSI: Detectives
Rising Grades 2 through 3
“It’s elementary Watson” for children to become super sleuths to solve a “crime.” Use techniques from forensic science to fill the shoes of a detective in this fun-filled “who dunnit” program. Build a detective tool kit and use it to collect and analyze evidence from crime scenes. The “un” usual suspects will be narrowed down as the week progresses until we solve the crime and bring the camp to a sweet conclusion.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: July 13- 17  
Counselor: Mad Science  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 269  
 

Earth Explorations
Rising Grades K through 1
This is a great opportunity for inquisitive young minds to uncover the hidden stories in rocks, sand, and fossils. Discover the world around us, from oceans to mountains and volcanoes to earthquakes. Have fun sifting for “gemstones” and uncovering dinosaur bones. Learn about the awesome forces of nature that shape our world and learn what fossils and shells tell us about the creatures of the earth. Take-home projects are created each day as we let our imaginations soar.
     
Price: $180.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: June 22 - 26  
Counselor: Mad Science  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 234  
 

Knitting 1
Rising Grades K through 2
This camp is where you get started on a lifetime of knitting fun! Learn all the basics, such as casting on, the knit stitch, and binding off in a kid-friendly, hands-on setting. Registration for this camp includes knitting spool, bamboo knitting needles, yarn, and a Kid’s Knitting book, and of course a knitting basket. Come join us for tons of beginning knitting fun! This popular camp is led by Charlotte Latin Alumna Betsey Hummel Macholz, owner and operator of “Baskets of Yarn.” Monday – Finger knit chains into bracelets, necklaces, and hair ribbons. We will dye yarn using Kool-Aid! Tuesday – Spool knit chains for ropes, belts, and other decorations and make decorative needle toppers for our knitting needles. Wednesday – Learn how to cast-on, knit, and bind-off. Thursday – We will make belts and head bands. Friday – Learn to finish off your knitting and add embellishments like fringe. This camp has a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 16 campers.
     
Price: $180.00 Early Hawk Price: $160.00
   
Dates: June 15 - 19  
Counselor: Betsey H. Macholz, Owner & Operator of Baskets of Yarn  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 203  
 

Legomaniacs
Rising Grades 2 through 3
Can’t get enough Legos? Welcome to Legomaniacs, where tens of thousands of Legos await you! In this camp, you will design and build simple machines to solve problems. Campers will use Rokenboks, which allow you to drive remote control vehicles through their Lego world. Please bring a light snack and a boxed drink.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: June 22 - 26  
Counselor: Lori Anne Sword, CLS Faculty Member & Michael Parks, CLS Alum  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 255  
 

Legomaniacs
Rising Grades 2 through 3
Can’t get enough Legos? Welcome to Legomaniacs, where tens of thousands of Legos await you! In this camp, you will design and build simple machines to solve problems. Campers will use Rokenboks, which allow you to drive remote control vehicles through their Lego world. Please bring a light snack and a boxed drink.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: July 13- 17  
Counselor: Michael Parks, CLS Alum  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 256  
 
Dates: July 27 - 31  
Counselor: B. Lee McGarry, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 257  
 

Legos and Laughter
Rising Grades K through 1
Do you love Legos? If so, welcome to our most popular camp. Plan on coming to this camp if you want to have tons of fun with other Lego lovers just like you! You will learn about simple machines by building everything from robots and animals to airplanes. You will design, build, and race virtual Lego cars. If you love Legos, this camp is for you. Please bring a light snack and a boxed drink.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $160.00
   
Dates: June 15 - 19  
Counselor: Janae Whiteside, CLS Faculty Member & Michael Parks, CLS Alum  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 252  
 

Legos and Laughter
Rising Grades K through 1
Do you love Legos? If so, welcome to our most popular camp. Plan on coming to this camp if you want to have tons of fun with other Lego lovers just like you! You will learn about simple machines by building everything from robots and animals to airplanes. You will design, build, and race virtual Lego cars. If you love Legos, this camp is for you. Please bring a light snack and a boxed drink.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $160.00
   
Dates: June 29 - July 3  
Counselor: Michael Parks, CLS Alum  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 253  
 

Legos and Laughter
Rising Grades K through 1
Do you love Legos? If so, welcome to our most popular camp. Plan on coming to this camp if you want to have tons of fun with other Lego lovers just like you! You will learn about simple machines by building everything from robots and animals to airplanes. You will design, build, and race virtual Lego cars. If you love Legos, this camp is for you. Please bring a light snack and a boxed drink.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $160.00
   
Dates: July 20 - 24  
Counselor: Jeff Wolfe & Kim Smith, CLS Faculty Members & Michael Parks, CLS Alum  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 254  
 

Let's Get Growing
Rising Grades K through 1
Campers explore the different parts of a garden and learn all about seeds, soil, and sprouts. The group will examine fruits, vegetables, plants and leaves using a microscope designed for preschoolers. Children also learn about interesting creatures that live in a garden like butterflies, ladybugs and bees and learn how these insects can help a garden grow. Take home projects include a seed bag, sun visor, bean necklace, veggie placemat, and bug necklace
     
Price: $175.00 Early Hawk Price: $155.00
   
Dates: July 13- 17  
Counselor: Mad Science  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 271  
 

Little Chefs Mix and Fix
Rising K
Join in mornings of fun as you prepare delicious and nutritious goodies. Little Chefs will delight in learning what is good and good for them. You will explore nutrition through the easiest of recipes that you may in turn share with your family. Kitchen safety and etiquette will be incorporated into each day’s activities. All campers will receive a recipe book and an apron. This camp has a capacity of 10 children.
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: June 22 - 26  
Counselor: Mary Cerbie, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 251  
 
Dates: July 20 - 24  
Counselor: Mary Robinson, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 275  
 

Paint It, On Safari
Rising Grades K through 1
In this fun camp you will travel to different parts of the world each day to explore the wildlife in specific countries. Each day you will use your creativity (and lots of paint!) to make a project representing an animal native to that day's country. At the end of the day you'll stamp your "Paint It on Safari" passport and get ready to visit a new place the next day. While having fun and learning about different regions and animals of the world, your little ones will be developing their fine motor skills.
     
Price: $170.00 Early Hawk Price: $155.00
   
Dates: July 27 - 31  
Counselor: Kelly Willis, CLS Faculty Member  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 274  
 

Science in Motion
Rising Grades 1 through 4
Jump into science with some explosive topics! This camp will explore a different theme each day. Create a crystal garden out of common household items and use chromatography to make a camp T-shirt. Apply your skills to make a camera obscura that will help you to understand how a camera works. Assemble and control pulleys, levers, catapults and mega-pinchers! Use the machines you create to feed yourself and shoot ping-pong balls! Break codes and take a giant leap into space with this exciting adventure!
     
Price: $185.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: July 27 - 31  
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.  
Program Number: 272  
 

Top Gun Flight Academy
Rising Grades 1 through 3
Children will have a hands-on experience exploring how different types of aircraft and other objects fly. Basic principles of flight and aerodynamics will be investigated by building airplanes, testing them in wind tunnels, building a hovercraft and balloon copter. Investigate how early “pilots” navigated while building a sextant and sundial. Campers will take home a rubber band-powered airplane, various paper airplane designs, balloon copters, boomerangs and mini Frisbee™. End the week by putting together everything we have learned by building an intermediate level Estes™ rocket.
     
Price: $180.00 Early Hawk Price: $165.00
   
Dates: June 15 - 19  
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.  
Program Number: 273