WEEK 1: Express Yourself! Campers in Week 1 will enjoy a blend of “I AM! Who ARE YOU? activities through the use of visual arts, crafts, and games with a focus on self-expression. At the end of week 1, each camper will have an artistic presentation that focuses on things that are meaningful and important to them in their daily lives. Let’s learn about our fellow campers and make NEW FRIENDS!

WEEK 2: Magnify Your Mind Welcome to the world of amazing experiments, that make you say WOW! Have you ever had the urge to mix a concoction or invent the next big thing? This is your chance. In week 2 you will work with other campers, and scientists to put your brain to the test. Professor Whizz Pop and The Mad Scientists of Hands On will join us in a journey into the realm of scientific discovery. With one part science and two parts imagination, combined with some systematic knowledge, STHYC will turn into a laboratory. White coats on – beakers in hand – HERE WE GO!!

WEEK 3: Round and Round the World! Week 3 will feature a variety of cultures across the globe through art, cooking, singing, and hands on experiences, along with the usual summer camp fun. At the end of this week, each camper will display a camper-created mural of culture- infused creativity! Campers are invited to bring and share cultural artifacts, stories, songs, and more throughout this week. This week we will have a host of performances by different ethnic groups.

WEEK 4: Let’s S- W. E. T Week 4 campers should come ready to get WET!! Water Sports & Games, Water Engineering, and Teamwork is what this week is all about. Along with our regular summer camp offerings including swimming, we’ll make extra time for some extra H2O fun! We’ll take water-themed field trips and have a large water balloon party. A surefire way for all campers to COOL off this summer!

WEEK 5: Moovin -N-Groovin LET’S DANCE, LET’S MOVE!! Week 5 is all about getting loose and grooving to the beat or maybe not on beat. Whichever, campers are sure to have a Jamming good time. In week 5 campers will get their heart rate going while showing off their MOOVES during Zumba and Skating to GROOVE! OHHH, and did I mention you will get to JUMP around a little, I mean a lot at LAUNCH!!

WEEK 6: R.O.C.K N ROLL-N Earth Science at Summer Camp? Yes! Week 6 will be all about our earth. How can you help take care of the land we live on? Let’s all learn how we can preserve what we call HOME. This week the campers will adventure in Pisgah National Forest and become gem miners. Maybe you will STRIKE GOLD!!

WEEK 7: WILD about WILD LIFE Lions and Tigers and FISH! OH MY!! In week 7 campers will enjoy the great outdoors while learning about the creatures with which we share our world through games, excursions into the wild, and 2 special field trips. Week 7 is going to be a WILD WEEK!!

WEEK 8: Summer Olympics READY? SET…GO!!! Week 8 is all about “The Games” Don’t miss out on the chance to represent your camp’s country. This week is all things sports. Do you think you have what it takes to go the extra mile? Well this week is your chance to put on your game face and give it your all. We will spend this week learning the ins and outs of your body and the amazing physical strength it has. You will use your skills to play hard, to create masterpieces, and to go for the GOLD with some fun competition.

WEEK 9: Arts-N-ACTION!! Lights, Camera, ACTION! and Paintbrushes??
Have you ever dreamed of being famous? Do you want to see your name in light? This week you will get your chance because here at STHYC we are all S.T.A.R..S!! This week campers will explore their creative and dramatic side. Each group will come up with a script picking from controversial and difficult issues that face school age children. Examples topics: Bullying, Peer Pressure, Racism, Violence, etc. The group will present the script to other campers, they will design their costumes, backdrops, and props. AND THE OSCAR GOES TO!!????

WEEK 10: It’s Been REAL! It’s Been FUN!!!!! Fire up the grill, spin the cotton candy and crank up the music and games because it’s time for STHYC’S 2017 Summer Camp to come to an end. But don’t be sad just yet because before we part ways we will enjoy a week of fun as we set up for the 1st Annual Family & Friends Carnival. Step right up and try your hand at the ring toss, stop by the face painting stand, make a pitch at the dunking booth or maybe win a special prize at one of the game stations. These are just a few of the many activities awaiting you at the Family & Friends End of Summer Carnival. Groups should prepare for GRAND FINALE they will never forget!