Until then, enjoy the list below that shows the range of summer experiences that were offered in Cullowhee in 2009 – from learning to play soccer to hiking in the mountains to enjoying Appalachian music!
From learning to play soccer to hiking in the mountains to enjoying Appalachian music, camps hosted at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee have a lot to offer. Click on the links below or on the left side of this page to learn more about the programs and how to register.
June 6, 2009 | Football Prospect Camp | 12 p.m. Sat. for rising high school seniors | Showcase your talents and learn expectations of football recruits. | Ramsey Regional Activity Center, WCU campus | (828) 227-2037
June 13, 2009 | Football 7 on 7 Tournament | 11 a.m. Sat. for high school athletes | Participants guaranteed at least four games in tournament. | Ramsey Regional Activity Center, WCU campus | (828) 227-2037
June 14, 2009 | ADTC: Hip Hop Boot Camp | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. for girls ages 8 to 17 | Learn new hip hop techniques and fresh choreography. | WCU campus | (866) 383-2382
June 15-17, 2009 | Boys Basketball Day Camp | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon-Tues. and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Wed. for eighth- through 12th-graders | Catamount coaches and players lead instruction in ball handling, shooting, passing and more. | WCU campus | (828) 227-7338
June 15-19, 2009 | Mountain Mysteries Day Camp | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Mon.-Fri. for rising fourth- and fifth-graders | Explore the heritage of southern Appalachia through trying historic crafts, hearing local musicians, taking field trips and investigating artifacts. | Mountain Heritage Center, WCU campus | (828) 227-7129
June 21-25, 2009 | Mountain Dulcimer Week | Enjoy classes, concerts and fun. | WCU campus | Loisdulc@verizon.net
June 21-23, 2009 | CANCELED: Girls Basketball Camp | (828) 227-7338/ Cancellation information
June 21-27, 2009 | MAHEC/WCU Health Careers Summer Camp | Residential camp Sun.-Sat. for rising seventh- and eighth-graders | Interact with healthcare professionals and participate in activities that cover topics from nutrition to nursing. Camp includes field trips and team-building activities such as whitewater rafting. | WCU campus | (828) 227-7397
June 22-26, 2009 | Cullowhee Creativity Camp | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. for first- through ninth-graders | Explore multimedia software, the inventors club, digital video recording, robotics, amateur aeronautics and other creative activities. | Killian Building, WCU campus | (828) 227-7397
July 5-11, 2009 | American Dance Training Camp | Commuter and residential camp Sun.-Sat. for girls ages 8-17 | Learn the latest jazz, funk and hip hop dance moves. | WCU campus | (866) 383-2382
July 6-10, 2009 | Eco-Adventures Day Camp | 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Mon.-Fri. for rising second- and third-graders | Explore insects, flowers, trees and other aspects of the mountain environment. Includes field trip. | Mountain Heritage Center, WCU campus | (828) 227-7129
July 9, 2009 | Geocaching | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thurs. for adults and children together | Hide and seek treasure using GPS technology. | WCU campus | (828) 227-7397
July 12-16, 2009 | Summer Symposium for Marching Arts | Commuter and residential camp Sun.-Thurs. for adults and marching band students | Instruction ranges from show design to percussion performance. | WCU campus | (828) 227-2259
July 12-18, 2009 | American Dance Training Camp | Commuter and residential camp Sun.-Sat. for girls ages 8-17 | Learn the latest jazz, funk and hip hop dance moves. | WCU campus | (866) 383-2382
July 13-17, 2009 | Theatre Summer Camp | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. with 7 p.m. peformance Fri. for ages 8-13 | Enjoy theatre games and practice improvisation, stage directions, basic directing and character work. | Fine & Performing Arts Center, WCU campus | (828) 227-2505 or lormand@wcu.edu
July 13-15, 2009 | Volleyball Skills Camp | Commuter and residential camp Mon.-Wed. for rising eighth- through 12th-graders | Catamount coaches and players work individually with participants to improve their volleyball skills. | WCU campus | (828) 227-2032
July 19-25, 2009 | American Dance Training Camp | Commuter and residential camp Sun-Sat. for girls ages 8-17 | Learn the latest jazz, funk and hip hop dance moves. | WCU campus | (866) 383-2382
July 19-Aug. 2, 2009 | The Triple Arts Broadway Series Performance Workshop | Two-week camp Sun., July 19, to Sun., Aug. 2, for ages 15 to 21 | Experience the art and craft of musical theatre performance from learning audition techniques to master classes with Broadway stars. | WCU campus | (828) 227-3726 (Audition required. Call for information.)
July 20-24, 2009 | Catamount Adventure Camp | Day camp Mon.-Fri. for rising third- through fifth-graders | Go hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking. | WCU campus | (828) 227-7397
July 26-Aug. 1, 2009 | American Dance Training Camp | Commuter and residential camp Sun.-Sat. for girls ages 8-17 | Learn the latest jazz, funk and hip hop dance moves. | WCU campus | (866) 383-2382
July 27-31, 2009 | Catamount Adventure Camp for Boys | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. for rising sixth- and seventh-graders | Go hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking. | WCU campus | (828) 227-7397
July 27-31, 2009 | Catamount Adventure Camp for Girls | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. for rising sixth- and seventh-graders | Go hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking. | WCU campus | (828) 227-7397
July 29-Aug. 1, 2009 | Soccer Elite Camp | Commuter and resident camp Wed.-Sat. for ages 10-18 | Catamount coaches and players help competitive players take their skills to the next level. | WCU campus | (828) 227-2025
Aug. 3-7, 2009 | Soccer Youth Camp | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. and 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fri. for ages 4-11 | Catamount coaches and players emphasize fun while teaching soccer skills. Shuttle available from Waynesville and Cherokee. Half-day and full-day opportunities. | WCU campus | (828) 227-2025
Aug. 3-7, 2009 | Catamount Adventure Camp | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. for rising eighth- and ninth-graders | Go hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking. Includes field trips. | WCU campus | (828) 227-7397
OTHER SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES AT WCU
WCU also offers a summer swimming program, conferences and community classes for adults and children, athletic team camps, arts and entertainment events and summer courses, travel and enrichment opportunities.
A chronological list of university events from symposiums to movie showings is posted on the WCU events calendar.
SUMMER CAMPS AT HIGHLANDS NATURE CENTER
Western Carolina University has an affiliation with Highlands Biological Station, which is an interinstitutional center of the University of North Carolina system and located about 32 miles from WCU's campus. The Highlands Nature Center associated with Highlands Biological Station is hosting the following summer camps:
June 2-5, 2009 | WOW - A World of Wonder | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tues.-Fri. for ages 4-6 | Play nature games, hike through the woods, search for critters and explore the pond and stream. | Highlands Nature Center | (828) 526-2623
June 9-12, 2009 | Amazing Animals | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri. for ages 7-10 | Learn how birds fly, what’s a mammal, are spiders insects and other lessons about nature with hands-on activities and field observations. | Highlands Nature Center | (828) 526-2623
June 16-19, 2009 | Junior Ecologists | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri. for ages 11-15 | Conduct science studies at the biological station and at off-site locations. Spend time measuring the forest, mapping stream salamander communities, studying pond life, collecting insects, performing bird counts and inventorying small mammal species. | Highlands Nature Center | (828) 526-2623
June 23-26, 2009 | NatureWorks | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri. for ages 8-11 | Learn about forests, predators, the basic needs of wildlife and things that live in a pond through interactive play and nature activities. | Highlands Nature Center | (828) 526-2623
July 7-10, 2009 | WOW - A World of Wonder | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Tues.-Fri. for ages 4-6 | Play nature games, hike through the woods, search for critters and explore the pond and stream. | Highlands Nature Center | (828) 526-2623 (Session full. Call for waiting list information)
July 14-17, 2009 | Amazing Animals | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri. for ages 7-10 | Learn how birds fly, what’s a mammal, are spiders insects and other lessons about nature with hands-on activities and field observations. | Highlands Nature Center | (828) 526-2623 (Session full. Call for waiting list information)
July 21-24, 2009 | Mountain Explorers | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Fri. for ages 10-14 | Travel off the beaten path to hike the Nantahala National Forest. Keep field journals, learn to read maps and use a compass, and develop teamwork. | Highlands Nature Center | (828) 526-2623 (Session full. Call for waiting list information)
July 28-31, 2009 | NatureWorks | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri. for ages 8-11 | Learn about forests, predators, the basic needs of wildlife, things that live in a pond through interactive play and nature activities. | Highlands Nature Center | (828) 526-2623
In addition, Highlands Biological Station hosts special events, summer courses and weekly youth, adult and family activities during the summer.
Information about other camps and activities, including a July rock-climbing course and additional athletic camps, will be posted when details are finalized.
Maintained by Teresa Killian in the Office of Public Relations
Last Modified: Wednesday, August 5, 2009