Ultimate Summer Camp Adventure Guidebook
Welcome to USC Aiken’s Ultimate Summer Camp Adventure! We are looking forward to hosting
your campers this summer for the adventures of their choice. Our staff is trained to supervise your
child at all times. Please help your child enjoy our program by following these guidelines.
Register Early
Summer camps fill up fast so register early. You will be notified if the camp is full. In rare cases, we are
forced to cancel camps up to one week before the start date. Should this happen we will make every
attempt to place your child in another camp or offer you a refund. To register, complete the
Registration Form found on our website (www.usca.edu/summercamps). Submit one form per child
along with full payment. Upon receipt of Registration Form and payment, USCA staff will send an
additional waiver form, health form, prescription form, receipt of payment, and campus map.
Registration for Ultimate Summer Camp Adventure
To register for Ultimate Summer Camp Adventure mail the enclosed registration form along with
your payment of $90 plus a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $15. Checks can be made
payable to” USCA”. Registration forms and payment can be sent to:
Continuing Education, Box 20
Attn: Amy Westra
471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801
Camp Location
All camps will convene in the gymnasium on the 2nd floor of the Business & Education building. This
room is referred to as the B&E Gym. After camp staff verifies that all paperwork is complete, campers
will enter the gym where their teachers will meet them and take them to their specific classrooms. If
you would like to know the specific camp location for your child, please ask Amy Westra in the
Continuing Education office (803-641-3741 or amyw@usca.edu). Campers will also be picked up by
their parent or guardian at the B&E Gym at the end of camp.
Camper’s Grade Level
Grades listed refer to your child’s grade level in the fall of 2016. Recommended ages and grade levels
will be followed to ensure an appropriate and stimulating learning environment for our campers.
Additional Parental Consent Forms
In addition to the Registration Form, all campers must have on file with the Office of Continuing
Education a signed Waiver & Media Release form, Health & Emergency Information form, and RX &
Devices Authorization form at least one week prior to the beginning of your child’s camp. Campers
will not be allowed into their camp session until all the required forms are on file. Forms may be faxed
to 803-641-3580 or mailed to the address above.
Lunch Bunch & Snacks
All campers who spend a full day with us will be supervised during lunch. Staff will escort and supervise
the campers during lunchtime and return them to their afternoon camp. Please send a lunch that does
not require refrigeration. Campers will not be permitted to purchase lunch on campus. Campers also
have short breaks during the day so feel free to send a snack and drink for your camper. Vending
machines are available, but do not include many healthy snack options.
Camper Conduct
Our policy requires disruptive campers to leave class. If necessary, we will call a parent to pick up the
child immediately. If we ask you not to bring your child back to the class because of disruptive or
threatening behavior, you will not receive a refund.
Supplies
Unless specified in the course description, campers will be supplied with all necessary materials to
complete class projects.
Any Questions? Call or email:
• Amy Westra – amyw@usca.edu, 641-3741
We reserve the right to cancel any camp without sufficient enrollment.
Refund checks will be issued by USC Columbia within 3-4 weeks if a camp is cancelled.
You will be notified by phone one week prior to the beginning of a camp if it has been canceled.
Payment is due at the time of registration.
We regret any discrepancies or typos. Do not regard this publication as an irrevocable contract
between the student and the University.
Cancellation Policy – Important-please read!
We require 2 weeks cancellation notice prior to the camp start date and a $15
cancellation fee. No refunds will be given outside this policy for any reason.
You will be refunded for the price of the camp only – the $15 Registration Fee is
non-refundable. Refunds are in the form of a check only and will be mailed
from USC Columbia within 3-4 weeks. No refunds will be issued under any
circumstances once a camp starts.
Let the Ultimate Summer Camp
Adventure Begin!
Session 1: June 27-July 1: Rising 5th-8th Graders
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:00 noon
Young Writers
Calling all young writers! This camp offers opportunity to develop
greater familiarity, fluency and confidence in writing fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. We will learn tips and techniques, get valuable
feedback, and explore ways to display and publish your work. At the end of camp we will put
together a class anthology showcasing our talents!
Note to Mom & Dad: This camp is taught by Dr. Amanda Warren who has been teaching in the
English Department at USCA for eight years! She is an Appalachian writer and scholar and earned her
Doctorate in Creative Writing and American Literature. Your child is sure to enjoy her enthusiasm
and expertise for writing in this camp!
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Amazing Animals Lego Camp
It’s a zoo in here! This is a unit sure to delight animal lovers. We’ll build advance models of a
spider, kangaroo, monkey, and more. Each day we’ll discuss fascinating facts about the
animals we build, from the chameleon that changes colors to the seal model that waddles
across the table. Kidz will love these moving models that celebrate the animal kingdom!
Note to Mom & Dad: USCA has partnered up with the Bricks4Kidz organization to offer this week of
camp! Legos are fun – sure! But they also make for great lessons in the STEM curriculum areas! This
camp will be taught by Nikki Parrish and will include some basic level robotics in the Lego animals
that are built. Nikki is a native to Aiken and has a B. S. in Biology. Nikki has been teaching middle
and high school science for the past 8 years. She has a passion for her trade, and nothing makes her
happier than seeing her students excel.
Session 2: July 5-July 8: Rising 1st-4th Graders
Morning Session: 8:30 am – 12:00 noon
Pacer Play
Get ready for some hands on fun! Campers will explore their well-being by
learning the importance of social, physical, intellectual, environment, and emotional balance.
They will participate in activities such as swimming, dodgeball, field day activities, arts and
crafts, and so much more! In addition, campers will learn healthy eating options and will get
to enjoy healthy snacks that they prepare themselves! Campers, get ready to use your energy
and play like a Pacer!
Note to Mom & Dad: We are excited to bring back Casey Cahill to our camp lineup this summer!
Casey is an Alumnus of USC Aiken with a Bacherlor degree in Exercise and Sports Science. She is
currently attending Western Kentucky University pursuing a Master degree in Public Health with a
concentration in Health Education. She has been teaching group fitness classes, children camps, and
wellness programs over the past four years and is working toward a career as a Wellness Director.
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Brick Olympics Lego Camp
Calling all sports fans! On your mark, get set, build! Celebrate the
Olympics with cool models of sports from cycling to soccer, basketball
to gymnastics. Take a break from the heat and compete indoors to set
your own Brick Olympic records with our exciting sports-themed
challenges! We will post the winners on our own Tally board and award winners with Bricks 4
Kidz metals!
Note to Mom & Dad: USCA has partnered up with the Bricks4Kidz organization to offer this week of
camp! Legos are fun – sure! But they also make for great lessons in the STEM curriculum areas! This
camp will be taught by Nikki Parrish. Nikki is a native to Aiken and has a B. S. in Biology. Nikki has
been teaching middle and high school science for the past 8 years. She has a passion for her trade, and
nothing makes her happier than seeing her students excel.
Session 3: July 11-15: Rising 5th-8th Graders – 2 Morning Sessions
Morning Session A: 8:30 am – 12:00 noon
Pacer Power
Explore, experiment, and discover! Campers will explore their well-being by
learning the importance of social, physical, intellectual, environment, and
emotional balance. They will participate in activities such as swimming,
dodgeball, trivia bingo, and so much more! In addition, campers will learn
healthy eating options and will get to enjoy healthy snacks that they prepare themselves!
Campers, get ready to use your energy and show off your Pacer Power!
Note to Mom & Dad: This camp will also be taught by Casey Cahill. Information about Casey’s
experience can be found in the Pacer Play description.
Morning Session B: 8:30 am – 12:00 noon
1-2-3-D Design
So you think you want to be an engineer. Discover the world of 3D
modeling and design. Have fun using simple CAD software programs to design 3D models
and prepare them for 3D printing.
Note to Mom & Dad: Millicent Bowman, current Engineering Drafting and Design teacher at
Lakeside High School in Evans, has designed this camp to introduce young minds to the unlimited
possibilities of STEM projects and career opportunities! She has over 30 years of experience in
industry, the classroom and professional development but her passion is still in facilitating
nontraditional CAD programs. Many of her former students have graduated from college and are
currently working as mechanical, civil and even aerospace engineers. Your children will certainly
benefit from her experience and expertise through their participation in this camp!
Afternoon Session: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
ArtSmart
Let’s turn recyclables into upcycled creations and use our smarts for
arts… and crafts. From making 2 liter bottle bird feeders to papier mache
people, every project will include a recyclable material that will be reused and turned into
beautiful art. Learn to make amazing and useful creations and play a part in saving the
environment at the same time, by joining the campers in Art Smart.
Note to Mom & Dad: Juanita Palmer serves as the House Manager and Publicity Coordinator at the
Etherredge Center at USCA. She has taught summer camps with a focus on fine arts for the past five
years. Her talent for theatre and art, combined with her passion for bringing out the creativity in
young people make her a camp instructor that kids love to work with year after year!