4025 Poplar Avenue • Memphis, TN 38111-6022 • 901-842-4600 • pdsmemphis.org/summer

NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR

We are all so excited that summer is nearly here!

Though school will not be

in session, that doesn’t mean

that we here at PDS take a break.

With furnished age-appropriate classrooms,

a climbing wall, ropes course, and multiple

gymnasiums, rec rooms, playgrounds, and play

fields, we hope that our campus will be bustling

with activity.

It is with great delight that Dean of Students

Ross Spain, Director of the Tutoring and

Enrichment Center Alice Parker and I invite

you to join us for a summer full of fun and

adventure. Whether you decide to challenge

yourself academically, athletically or creatively,

there’s plenty to do! At the heart of our

summer schedule will be our ever-popular

elementary Sports Camp lead by Coaches

Spain and Albertine, a brand new all-day camp

extravaganza dubbed Knights of Summer, which

will be headed up by Shari Caruthers and various

other PDS faculty members, and, of course, the

always-important Jump Start classes.

But don’t stop there, because there’s so much

more! Browse through this brochure, then visit

pdsmemphis.org/summer to view any additional

classes and to register your child. Looking

forward to seeing you there!

Kathleen McCallenDirector of Auxiliary Programs

901.842.4609kmccallen@pdsmemphis.org

ACADEMIC1st Grade Reading Boot CampCOST: $160PDS boys only

Does your son need a reading boost? Come spend a week with a 1st grade teacher reviewing basic reading skills using a multi-sensory approach. We will focus on building phonemic awareness, decoding, and sight word skills. DATE: July 15-19, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTOR: Laura Glenn

Critical and Creative ThinkingCOST: $160Boys and girls entering 5th-6thBecome a master problem-solver and creative thinker by practicing thinking routines. Dazzle everyone with your true genius by learning to apply these routines and make your thinking visible. 5TH GRADEDATE: July 15-19, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTOR: Alice Parker 6TH GRADEDATE: July 15-19, 1pm-4pmINSTRUCTOR: Alice Parker

Slingerland Reading CampBoys and girls entering 2nd-3rdJoin us for a “power play” on reading and spelling using a multi-sensory approach mixed with fun activities and incentives. Students with experience in the Slingerland method are invited to sign up for this exciting adventure. Enrollment is limited so please contact Alice Parker at 842-4677 or aparker@pdsmemphis.org to reserve your spot.DATE: TBDINSTRUCTOR: Nancy Gentry

Math PerplexorsCOST: $160Boys and girls entering 4th-6thSpend a week navigating and conquering math perplexors. We will also spend time working on those required summer math hours using IXL. We will learn to think about math in a whole new way.DATE: July 8-12, 9am-12noon INSTRUCTOR: Windy May

Word VoyageCOST: $160Boys and girls entering 4th-6thIncrease your vocabulary potential by taking this dynamic workshop. Build up your word knowledge as you investigate meaning at your own individual level, and watch as it enhances your summer reading experience. DATE: July 8-12, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTOR: Kim Trefz

Grappling with GrammarCOST: $160Boys and girls entering 4th-6thBring your writing to life. Engage in fun writing activities where you learn to paint a picture with your words. This camp is great for both budding and struggling writers.

DATE: July 8-12, 1pm-4pmINSTRUCTOR: Kim Trefz

Camp Read-A-LotCOST: $160PDS boys only entering 2nd-6thBring your sleeping bag, and gather around the reading campfire with some awesome books for summer reading. Be the first to take AR tests on summer reading books while they are still fresh in your mind. DATE: June 17-21, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTORS: Beth Diaz, Brooke Clement, Sherry Creasman, and Marie Duncan

REGISTER: pdsmemphis.org/summer

SPECIALTY

PotteryCOST: $160MATERIALS FEE: $50Boys and girls entering 3rd-6th

Learn how to hand-make pottery using pinch, coil, and slab methods. You will make (and take home) fired bowls and boxes, and even cast your face in plaster to make self-portrait pots and masks.

DATE: July 15-19, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTOR: Darla Linerode-Henson

Sculptures and 3D Design COST: $160MATERIALS FEE: $50Boys and girls entering 3rd-6th

Join us as we explore how sculptures have been created by artists for centuries. We will create everything from Easter Island type sculptures to Debra Butterfield driftwood horses.

DATE: July 8-12, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTOR: Darla Linerode-Henson

Acrylic Painting on CanvasCOST: $160MATERIALS FEE: $75Boys and girls entering 2nd-6th

Become a master in the art of portrait, landscape, and still life painting by following just a few simple techniques.

DATE: June 17-21, 1pm-4pmINSTRUCTOR: Darla Linerode-Henson

Famous World Artists COST: $160MATERIALS FEE: $75Boys and girls entering 1st-6th

Join us as we make sculptures, reliefs, and paintings inspired by artists from other places and other times. Whether it’s Michaelangelo or Picasso, cave art or hieroglyphics, we will look at it all.

DATE: June 24-28, 1pm-4pmINSTRUCTOR: Darla Linerode-Henson

Exploring ChinaCOST: $160Boys and girls entering 1st-4th

Come explore the beautiful and diverse country of China. We will dabble in Chinese calligraphy, the art of origami, Chinese cooking, and even ping pong. No Mandarin experience is required.

DATE: June 17-21, 1pm-4pmINSTRUCTOR: Ting Ting Davis

KindercooksCOST: $160Boys and girls entering JK-SK

Cooking encourages creativity, teaches how things change, helps develop children’s fine motor control, and builds self-confidence. In this class, we will be cooking using age-appropriate recipes and culinary skills. Roll up your sleeves and join us.

DATE: June 17-21, 1pm-4pmINSTRUCTORS: Elizabeth Bell and Traci Stewart

StorybirdsCOST: $160Boys and girls entering 4th-6th

Come unlock your story-telling capacities with us, as we use stunning illustrations to stimulate your mind and spark creativity. Your words will come to life as you use illustrations to tell your story as your imagination unfolds. Prepare to publish your work for others to enjoy.

DATE: June 24-28, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTOR: Kim Trefz

Multimedia ManiaCOST: $160Boys and girls entering 4th-6th

Come join in the fun as you learn all the needed skills for creating a slick multi-media project. We will use iPhoto, Photo Booth, GarageBand, and iMovie. Plus you will learn many techniques that will enhance your movie by adding transitions, animations, and many other special effects.

DATE: June 24-28, 1pm-4pmINSTRUCTOR: Kim Trefz

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DAY CAMPS

Knights of SummerCost: $220 ($160 per additional sibling)

Boys and girls entering JK-4th

Join us for Legos/Ninjagos, inflatable water slides,

gym games, ropes course challenges, Star Wars

activities, scooters, mini-golf, snocones, Wii and X-box

tournaments, air hockey, ping pong, foosball, and more.

SESSION 1: July 8-12, 9am-3pm

SESSION 2: July 22-26, 9am-3pm

INSTRUCTORS: Shari Caruthers, Ross Spain, and

various PDS faculty

Sports CampCost: $220 ($160 per additional sibling)

Boys only entering 1st-6th

We’ll cover all the basic skills of basketball, soccer, and

baseball, and even delve into recreational games such as

team handball, indoor golf, indoor soccer, floor hockey,

pickle ball, rock wall climbing, ropes course and more.

SESSION 1: July 1-5, 9am-3pm

SESSION 2: July 15-19, 9am-3pm

INSTRUCTORS: Ross Spain, Palmer Albertine, and

various PDS faculty

JUMP STARTCOST: $160PDS boys only

Use the lazy days of summer to get a jump start on your next year of school.

Jump Start JKDATE: June 17-21, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTORS: Elizabeth Bell and Traci Stewart

Jump Start SKSESSION 1: June 17-21, 9am-12noonSESSION 2: July 15-19, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTOR: Betty McGreger

Jump Start 1st GradeDATE: July 22-26, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTORS: Stacey Hays and Laura Glenn

Jump Start 2nd GradeDATE: June 24-28, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTOR: Brooke Haley

Jump Start 3rd GradeDATE: June 24-28, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTOR: Sherry Creasman

SPORTS

GolfCOST: $150Boys and girls entering 1st-3rdThis golf camp will take place Monday through Wednesday at Golf and Games Family Park, and Thursday at Windyke Country Club.

DATE: June 17-20, 8:30am-11:30amINSTRUCTOR: Ross Spain

Dennis Smith Basketball CampBoys only entering SK-6th

Over the past 25 years, DSBC has been a proven camp for both recreational and competitive players. SESSION 1 (SK-1ST) $125 June 24-28, 9am-12noonSESSION 2 (2ND-6TH) $195 July 8-12, 9am-3pm

INSTRUCTOR: Ross Spain, Mark Fruitt, and Spencer McLean

Crusader FootballCOST: $160Boys only entering 4th-6th

Come brush up on your football form with PDS Crusader coach Palmer Albertine. Blocking, tackling, passing, and receiving are just some of the skills taught in this camp. When football season begins, you’ll be ahead of the game!DATE: June 24-28, 9am-12noonINSTRUCTOR: Palmer Albertine

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REGISTRATIONAll registrations will be processed online at www.pdsmemphis.org/summer, and a confirmation email will be sent to you when you

have correctly completed the

registration process. If you have any questions about or

problems with the enrollment

process, please email or call

Kathleen McCallen.

ADMISSIONAdmission is granted to qualified students in the order

in which our database receives

your registration. Registration

will remain open online until

the first day of camp unless a registration deadline is specifically stated. If you have

any last minute inquiries about

availabile space in a specific

camp, please call or email Kathleen. Many classes fill up,

so we encourage you to enroll

early.

PAYMENTPayment for each class is due up front at the time of registration. If, at any time, you

need to cancel your reservation,

a $50 cancellation fee will be

applied to your refund. If, one

week prior to the first day of a

camp, registration is deemed

to be insufficient, PDS reserves

the right to cancel that camp.

If this were to occur, your payment would be refunded

in full. Unfortunately, PDS is

unable to prorate a camp fee for

any day(s) your child may miss,

however, certain full-day camps

do allow for drop-ins at the rate

of $50 per child, per full day.

Please contact Kathleen with

any questions regarding drop-

in availability.

DRESST-shirt, shorts, socks, and athletic shoes are most appropriate. Sandals are allowed, but athletic shoes are required for gym and field activities. Students are encouraged to bring either a pullover or a jacket for indoor activities, as our air-conditioned rooms can be chilly.

SNACKS & LUNCHSnacks are provided by PDS

during all of our camps, though

children staying for the full day will need to pack their own lunch. A supervised lunch

break will be provided at no

extra charge for those students.

BEFORE- & AFTER-CAREEarly drop-off/check-in for morning camps begins each

day at 8:30am (12:30pm for afternoon camps). Camp ends

each day either at 3pm or 4pm,

depending upon which camp

your child attends. Both before-

care and after-care will be available. Please call or email

Kathleen in the camp office to

arrange before- or after-hours

care.

DROP-OFF AND DISMISSAL LOCATIONS

Camper check-in/drop-off point for every summer camp or class held on the PDS campus (in addition to both before-care drop-off and

after-care dismissal) will be located at the main elementary

lobby by the gym. If a camper

attends a class held in the Early Childhood building, dismissal point will be at the

Early Childhood entrance. If a

camper attends a class held in

the Elementary building or in

the gym, dismissal point will be

the main school lobby.

BEHAVIORIt is expected that every student attending PDS Summer

Adventures follow school procedures and standards of

behavior. Consideration of others in thought and action

is expected. PDS reserves the

right to require the withdrawal

of any student who poses a discipline problem or a disruption to the learning process. No refunds will be issued for students who are asked to withdraw.

SUMMER HOLIDAYSSummer Adventures will be

closed on Monday, May 28 (Memorial Day) and the week

of June 3-7 (2PC VBS) and June

10-14 (Martin Institute Summer

Conference).

REGISTER: pdsmemphis.org/summer

4025 Poplar Avenue • Memphis, TN 38111-6022 • 901-842-4600 • pdsmemphis.org/summer

JKJump Start JKKindercooksKnights of Summer

SKDennis Smith Basketball Camp

Jump Start SKKindercooksKnights of Summer

1st Grade1st Grade Reading Boot Camp

Dennis Smith Basketball Camp

Exploring ChinaFamous World ArtistsGolfJump Start 1st GradeKnights of SummerSports Camp

2nd GradeAcrylic Painting on CanvasCamp Read-A LotDennis Smith Basketball Camp

Exploring ChinaFamous World ArtistsGolfJump Start 2nd GradeKnights of SummerSports Camp

3rd GradeAcrylic Painting on CanvasCamp Read-A LotDennis Smith Basketball Camp

Exploring ChinaFamous World ArtistsGolf

Jump Start 3rd GradeKnights of SummerPotterySculptures and 3D DesignSports Camp

4th GradeAcrylic Painting on CanvasCamp Read-A LotCrusader FootballDennis Smith Basketball Camp

Exploring ChinaFamous World ArtistsGrappling with GrammarKnights of SummerMath Perplexors Multimedia ManiaPotterySculptures and 3D DesignSports CampStorybirdsWord Voyage 5th-6th GradeAcrylic Painting on CanvasCamp Read-A LotCritical and Creative Thinking

Crusader FootballDennis Smith Basketball Camp

Famous World ArtistsGrappling with GrammarKnights of SummerMath Perplexors Multimedia ManiaPotterySculptures and 3D DesignSports CampStorybirdsWord Voyage

CAMPS BY DATE

CAMPS BY GRADE

June 17-21Acrylic Painting on CanvasCamp Read-A-LotExploring ChinaGolf (June 17-20)Jump Start JKJump Start SKKindercooks

June 24-28ChessCrusader FootballDennis Smith Basketball CampFamous World ArtistsJump Start 2nd GradeJump Start 3rd GradeMultimedia ManiaStorybirds

July 1-5Sports Camp

July 8-12Dennis Smith Basketball CampKnights of SummerGrappling with GrammarMath PerplexorsSculptures and 3D DesignWord Voyage

July 15-191st Grade Reading Boot CampCritical and Creative ThinkingJump Start SKPotterySports Camp

July 22-26Jump Start 1st GradeKnights of Summer

REGISTER: pdsmemphis.org/summer