Summer Camps 2012

summer camps 2011 We will be offering several exciting and enriching summer camps at all of our campuses across Jacksonville and Nassau County. Our sports camps have been popular in North Florida for years, but there’s so much more than sports! Camp information will continue as we add new camps, so come back often.

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Aerospace Adventures High School Summer Youth Program
Cecil Center South — Aviation Center of Excellence, 13450 Lake Fretwell Street, Jacksonville, FL 32221

Aerospace Adventures High School Summer Youth Program is a six-day interactive experience that will provide eight (8) high-school students with exposure to authentic aviation learning experiences. This exciting youth summer program will be offered at Florida State College at Jacksonville's Aviation Center of Excellence and will be implemented by professional certified flight instructors.

The program is designed as an introductory course to airplanes, aerodynamic principles of flight, airplanes systems, air traffic control, airport operations, radio communication, weather, and flight planning. Students will have real-world application through flight simulation, weather briefings, planning a flight, and experience flying a segment of their planned flight in a Cessna. The program is designed to inspire students to pursue their pilot certificate.

This Aerospace Adventures High School Summer Youth Program is ideal for students with an interest in aviation and high-tech careers. The program is hosted by the Florida State College at Jacksonville Aviation Center of Excellence, Sunrise Aviation, and the Aerospace Resource Center.

Participants:	High school students entering grade 12
Dates and Times:	Mon., June 25–Sat., June 30, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost:	$250 for accepted students
Lunch:	Not provided
Pre-Post-camp Care:	Not applicable
Participants must submit their registration application no later than Thursday, May 31. Limited scholarships are available based on individual need. For more information, call (904) 317-3840 or e-mail Judith Rice.

Aerospace Adventures Middle School Summer Youth Program
Cecil Center South — Aviation Center of Excellence, 13450 Lake Fretwell Street, Jacksonville, FL 32221

Aerospace Adventures Middle School Summer Youth Program is a six-day interactive experience that will provide 20 middle-school students with exposure to authentic aviation learning experiences. This exciting youth summer program will be offered at Florida State College at Jacksonville's Aviation Center of Excellence and will be implemented by professional certified flight instructors and classroom teachers.

The program is designed as an introductory course to airplanes, the airport environment, weather, aircraft maintenance, astronomy, the aerospace industry, unmanned aircraft, air traffic control, and careers. Students will have real-world application through flight simulation and visiting an air traffic control tower. The program is designed to inspire students to pursue a career in aviation or aerospace.

This Aerospace Adventures Middle School Summer Youth Program is ideal for students with an interest in aviation and high-tech careers. The program is hosted by the Florida State College at Jacksonville Aviation Center of Excellence, Sunrise Aviation, and the Aerospace Resource Center.

Participants:	Middle school students entering grade 7
Dates and Times:	Mon., June 18–Sat., June 23, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Cost:	$200 for accepted students
Lunch:	Not provided
Pre-Post-camp Care:	Not applicable
Participants must submit their registration application no later than Thursday, May 31. Limited scholarships are available based on individual need. For more information, call (904) 317-3840 or e-mail Judith Rice.

Camp Broadway
Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246

Workshops in singing, dancing and acting. Campers work together to perform ensemble pieces at the finale on Friday. Camp taught by Broadway theater professionals from New York.

Participants:	Boys and girls, ages 10–17
Dates and Times:	Mon., June 18–Fri., June 22, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Cost:	$550
Lunch:	Lunch is provided
Pre-Post-camp Care:	Not applicable
View additional information about Camp Broadway (PDF). Prospective participants should complete the Camp Broadway application form (PDF). For more information, contact Katherine McManus at (904) 632-3015 (www.artistseriesjax.org).

High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience
Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32246

Peter Pan The Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts and The Artist Series are proud to present the High School Summer Musical Theatre Experience, which provides the opportunity for local area high school students to work hands-on with some of the highest recognized local and regional theatre professionals at the Wilson Center for the Arts. This year, participants will perform Peter Pan from July 27th – August 5th at the Wilson Center for the Arts on Florida State College at Jacksonville's South Campus.

Free auditions will be held on April 28th and 29th at the Wilson Center for the Arts. Auditions are open to current 7th - 12th grade students in Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau and outer lying counties. Participants should only attend one audition date.

Participants:	Current 7th-12th graders
Dates and Times:	Auditions: April 28th and 29th, Performance Dates: July 27-Aug 5
Cost:	A participation fee is required, which covers costume rental, show memorabilia, etc. Scholarships/payment arrangements are available.
Lunch:	Not provided
Pre-Post-camp Care:	Not applicable
No previous experience necessary! Actors, dancers, singers, technicians, and musicians are needed. This is a musical, so all stage actors in the production must sing. If you are not a strong singer, DO NOT let this discourage you from auditioning! Please visit our website for more information on auditions or call the Summer Musical Hotline at (904) 646-2347. All Participants must audition.

Camp Wildwoods
Betty P. Cook Nassau Center – Outdoor Education Center
Florida State College
76346 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee, Florida 32097

Campers will participate in archery, canoeing, environmental education, arts and crafts, drama, team building, rock climbing, overnights, ourdoor living skills and general sports. Day campers must provide their own lunch.

Session I:

Participants:	Boys and girls, ages 5-7
Dates and Times:	June 4-8, 2012 (one week only), 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (daily)
Cost:	$175
Lunch:	Friday lunches $5 per camper
Pre-Post-camp Care:	Not applicable
Space is limited, check out our early bird specials – if paid in full by April 15, 2012 – deducted $25.00 from tuition. For more information contact (904) 548-4493 or Cwoods@fscj.edu.

Session II:

Participants:	Boys and girls, ages 8-10
Dates and Times:	June 11-22, 2012 (two weeks), 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (daily)
Cost:	$350
Lunch:	Friday lunches $5 per camper
Pre-Post-camp Care:	Not applicable
Space is limited, check out our early bird specials – if paid in full by April 15, 2012 – deducted $25.00 from tuition. For more information contact (904) 548-4493 or Cwoods@fscj.edu.

Session III:

Participants:	Boys and girls, ages 11-14
Dates and Times:	June 25-July 6, 2012 (two weeks), 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (daily)
Cost:	$350
Lunch:	Friday lunches $5 per camper
Pre-Post-camp Care:	Not applicable
Space is limited, check out our early bird specials – if paid in full by April 15, 2012 – deducted $25.00 from tuition. For more information contact (904) 548-4493 or Cwoods@fscj.edu.

Fore more details about Camp Wildwoods, visit the Outdoor Education Center.

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