Summer at PCA
All registrations must be accompanied by payment in full and must be received 4 weeks prior to the start of the applicable program. All payments are non-refundable, unless a program becomes unavailable. We do not confirm each child's registration. If a program does become unavailable, we will return the full registration fee(s).
Grace Thorsen is excited to teach this year’s summer theatre camp at PCA. She brings with her a rich experience in the theatre as a professional artist on stage and screen. Some of her credits include an actor at Oregon Shakespeare Festival, winner of best actress award at IMTA Los Angeles, best actress at the Portland 48 hour film festival, Christian sitcom’s, and award winning films at festivals including Cannes. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre and has spent many years teaching theatre to youth. Her students have guest starred on popular shows such as CSI and done major commercials for companies such as Macdonald’s and Gap. Last year she choreographed and directed the Portsmouth Salvation Army dance troupe which won first place in the regional competition and continued on to perform in New York City. Most recently she directed Androcles and the Lion and Much Ado about Will at PCA. She looks forward to working with your students and sharing the joy of theatre with them.
PCA basketball coaches Brandon Yeo, Michael Hickey, Derek Summers, and Jon Towle will all be involved in teaching a basic skills camp that will get the competitive juices flowing! Contests and both team and individual competitions will be held throughout the week!
Have you ever wondered about space exploration? Or have you wanted to build a rocket and blast it off? Now you can learn about both at PCA this summer! In our elementary rocket science program, students will learn about the history of space exploration from its earliest days, continuing through the 1950s "Space Race", and culminating with NASA's current programs. Each day will include lessons about these topics, as well as hands-on construction of a model rocket. By the end of this week, students will have a greater understanding of the history of space exploration and rocket science and will also have the chance to launch their model rocket!
An instructor from All About Learning, Inc., a company based out of Michigan that serves children and schools with quality technology education, will be leading this week of intense LEGO mania! The workshops will be divided into two age groups.
Engineering 1 (ages 8-12)
Using very advanced LEGO® parts and pieces; this class integrates science and math in an exciting, high-energy atmosphere. It’s fun to learn while experimenting and exploring, and children will develop an understanding of basic engineering principles. Course uses the motivational aspects of LEGO to make learning about engineering concepts rewarding. Projects will utilize gears, levers, wheels, axles, structures, forces and simple machines, and will include vehicles and structures such as a crane, turnstile, deck chair and conveyor belt, and more! This class is appropriate for children 8 – 12.
Alesia from To Your Art’s Content will be teaching the arts of Pottery Painting, Glass Fusing, Clay Building, and much more! Each day children will create one fired art piece as well as many amazingly fun crafts! They will have “Fun at the Beach” making all sort of beach -themed pieces.
Join us for a week of Summertime Creating! Alesia from To Your Art’s Content will be teaching the arts of Pottery Painting, Glass Fusing, Clay Building, and more! Each day we will create one fired art piece as well as many amazingly fun crafts! We’re going to have “Fun at the Beach” making all sort of beach-themed pieces.
To Your Art’s Content is a paint your own pottery studio located in Exeter, NH. They have been sharing their creativity with all ages for four years as a walk-in creative entertainment and gift making business. Alesia Dopson has been teaching the Pottery Kaleidoscope after school program for the past three years here at PCA, and is thrilled to be able to bring her skills and services to you all this summer!
If you would like to have an incredible amount of fun while learning new tennis skills then this is the week for you! Proper techniques will be taught for serves, volleys, forehands and backhands, with a focus on how to create top spin. Games and a round robin tournament will give you the opportunity to show off what you have learned!
Mrs. Gant is a former Female Athlete of the Year winner and DIII tennis player. In High School she was awarded the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald All Scholastic Award for singles play in tennis. While in college, she played both singles and doubles, and she was awarded the Scholar Athlete of the year her senior year for Gordon College.
Our marine science camp is designed to highlight New England marine plants and animals and allow the children to engage hands-on with local marine life. This session is for children who are interested in science and curious about the ocean. By raising awareness about the marine environment (through fun activities like encountering tide pool animals, learning about beaches and salt marshes, and recognizing marine life from seaweeds to whales), our children can learn to be better stewards of this important ecosystem. This week will feature lessons, activities and games taught by Katherine Watson, a marine scientist and PCA Environmental Science teacher (with degrees from Northeastern University and Long Island University.)
If you have any questions, please contact Derek Summers at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 603.742.3617, Ext. 137.
COME JOIN
COACH KELEHER AND COACH LILLY
FOR VOLLEYBALL CAMP!
OPEN TO INCOMING 6TH – 8TH GRADE GIRLS
WHEN: JUNE 14-17, 2010
TIME: 8:30 am – 11:30 am
WHERE: PCA MAIN GYM
COST: $25.00
WHETHER YOU ARE AN EXPERIENCED PLAYER OR JUST WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GAME, THIS CAMP IS FOR YOU.
(Minimum 6 players – Maximum 18 players)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT
CAROLE KELEHER
603-674-5190
Want to get a jump start on training for next year’s sports season? The multi-sport Jump Start Summer Training Program is for all high school athletes who want to maximize their athletic performance. The program focuses on improving speed, strength, agility, power, and vertical jump and is customized to the individual’s sport, ability, and goals. Each practice is an hour and a half long and includes a dynamic warm-up, speed/agility/footwork drills, power/plyometric exercises, medicine ball training, core and total body strength training. Practice will finish with a cool down and brief discussion about other training and nutrition factors essential to maximizing athletic performance.
Program Dates –
Afternoon Session: June 22 – July 29: Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 - 4:30 pm
Evening Session: June 22 – July 29: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 – 8 pm
Cost Per Participant – $100
Age Range for Participants – students entering Grades 9 -12
Instructor:
· This program will be directed by Portsmouth Christian Academy Varsity Track and Cross Country Assistant Coach, Naomi Crystal. Naomi is pursing her Master’s Degree at the University of New Hampshire in Exercise Science. She teaches a Plyometric Sports Drills and Core class at the UNH Student Recreation Center. Naomi is certified in CPR, First Aid, Group Fitness and Sports First Aid. She has been trained to coach athletes in speed and agility drills, in plyometric and power exercises, and in strength and medicine ball training.
- The staff will be made up of other coaches on the Portsmouth Christian Academy staff.
Player Benefits
- Vertical leap, speed, strength and agility evaluations pre and post training
- Improvements in all aspects of physical fitness
- Reduced risk of injury during competitive season
Portsmouth Christian Academy would like to invite you to attend its first Annual T.I.P.S. (Techniques, Ideas, Principles and Strategies) Basketball Camp. The goal of the camp is to give young players (girls) of all skill levels and abilities an opportunity to improve their game in a positive playing environment. Individual skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork and the importance of hard work will be a major focus of the program. Another goal of the camp is to build on the success of the school’s basketball programs and further develop interest in the game of basketball and, more importantly, the game of basketball at Portsmouth Christian Academy.
Location & Facilities
Camp Dates – Saturday, July 10th at 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, July 17th at 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, July 24th at 9:00am to 11:00am
Saturday, July 31st at 9:00am to 11:00am
Cost Per Participant – $80.00
Age Range for Participants – Girls 7th Grade to 12th Grade
Final camp sessions will feature a condensed schedule to accommodate games and skills competitions.
Camp Staff
· Camp will be directed by Portsmouth Christian Academy Girls’ Varsity Basketball Coach, Herb Smart.
· The staff will be made up of other coaches on the Portsmouth Christian Academy staff, as well as, other local youth and high school level coaches.
· Camper to coach ratio will be 8:1
Camper Benefits
Each camper will receive the following:
Participate in private piano lessons and enjoy developing a love for music.
Instructor: Mrs. Kim Dame
Offered: Wednesdays; June 23 - August 4
Day & Time: Arranged between parent and instructor
Registration Fees:
$138.00 for 6 lessons @ $23.00 / 30 minutes
$198.00 for 6 lessons @ $33.00 / 45 minutes
Notes:
- There are 7 available Wednesdays to complete 6 lessons.
- Registration priority is given to returning music students as long as their completed registration form and payment have been received by the registration deadline.
- When space is available for new music students, a first come, first serve policy will be enforced.
Learn to play the fiddle, violin, viola, cello, or piano in a private lesson.
Instructor: Mrs. Katherine Knowles
Offered: Wednesdays June 30, July 7, 21, 28, August 4, and 11
Day & Time: Arranged between parent and instructor
Registration Fees:
$115.00 for 5 lessons @ 23.00 / 30 minutes
$165.00 for 5 lessons @ $33.00 / 45 minutes
*SAT Preparatory Workshop (10th-12th)
Offered: June 21- August 13 (no class the week of June 28- July 4)
Does your child struggle with math? Is he or she falling behind in reading? On-site tutoring can help! Weprovide on-site tutoring for any academic subject. These services can be done with a PCA teacher, or through Sylvan Learning. In most cases a formal evaluation is not required for tutoring with a PCA teacher. The tutoring provided through Sylvan Learning requires the Skills Assessment Evaluation. Contact Daphne Corso at the STAR Center for more information at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
