Joey D's Summer Adventure Camps
Backyard Blow-Out

$135 per week    Ages: 7 - 14
$125 per week for Fieldhouse Members

Some of the best games are the old ones!!! This camp will re-introduce campers to a series of classic American backyard games such as Kick the Can, Frisbee Golf, Four Square, Dodgeball and Capture the Flag. We will also explore famous games from around the world including Ga Ga (a type of dodge ball game played in a box from Israel), Queimada (a Brazilian game of tag) and Sam Pal Sun (a game of strategy from Korea). Every child will come home an exhausted champion…ready to challenge the folks to an old game and maybe a new one out back.

Offered weeks beginning June 21 and August 2
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
Calling all Young Entrepreneurs!

$135 per week Ages: 10 - 14
$125 per week for Fieldhouse Members

Hey there mini mogul, do you have an idea that will make you the next Bill Gates? If the answer is a resounding YES, then this is the right camp for you. Campers will learn what it takes to make it BIG in the real world of business with hands-on experience. In this camp you will create and implement a business plan which may include the operation of a Car Wash, running a Pizza Stand or even a Carnival Booth. You decide! Parents will be happy to know that their child is learning about business, marketing basics and the value of money.

Offered weeks beginning July 20 and August 10
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
"Safe Sitter" Survival Camp

$135 per week Ages: 11 - 14
$125 per week for Fieldhouse Members 

Arrggghh! The baby’s crying and you don’t know what to do!!! One week in our “Safe Sitter” Survival Camp will certify you as a Safe Sitter, complete with a certificate of achievement. In this camp you will be trained in CPR/First Aid, Child-Appropriate Activities and Problem Solving. The program offers hands on experience, and a perfect opportunity to try out your skill. By the end of the camp you will be the most qualified sitter in your neighborhood, fully equipped with your own Safe Sitter babysitting kit!!!

Offered weeks beginning July 19 and August 9
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
Y.W.I.T. ("Young Women in Training")

$135 per week Ages: 10 - 14
$125 per week for Fieldhouse Members

The aim of this camp is to give young women the tools necessary to work through the tough situations and decisions that they are sure to face in the coming years. In this camp we build self esteem and improve body image by stressing proper nutrition, importance of physical fitness and competitive spirit along with a discussion of social and media pressures on female self-image. We will create friendships by learning good decision making, proper etiquette and role play. With all of that in mind, we still have some traditional feminine fun including the creation of the Fieldhouse Spa for the enjoyment of our young lady campers and their female role model counselors.

Offered weeks beginning June 21, August 2 
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
Y.M.I.T. ("Young Men in Training")

$135 per week   Ages: 7 - 14
$125 per week for Fieldhouse Members

Sometimes being a boy is exactly what the situation calls for and we will explore a variety of ways for boys to be boys in this fun and educational camp. At the same time, its never too early for our young men to focus on the skills that they will need to be leaders in the competitive world of tomorrow. In this camp we learn (among many other things) how to make rockets out of Mentos and Diet Coke, how to change the oil in your sister’s car and how to drive a Golf-Kart (don’t worry, the Karts are speed governed). We will also have a chance to discuss such issues as leadership, self-discipline and focus…tools all young men need to face the challenges ahead.

Offered weeks beginning July 26 and August 16
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
This Ol' Fieldhouse: Build It and They Will Come

This Old Fieldhouse Camp$145 per week   Ages: 7 - 14
$135 per week for Fieldhouse Members

Call it what you will, this camp will teach basic woodworking techniques and the safe use of tools while campers work on a series of fun projects. All participants will return home with a solidly constructed and decorated Bat House along with a few other creations of their own design. Watch out Norm Abram (or is it Bob Villa?)…we have you in our sights!

Offered weeks beginning June 21 and August 2
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
Incredible & Edible, But is it ART?

Incredible Edible Summer Camp$145 per week    Ages: 7 - 14
$135 per week for Fieldhouse Members

This tasty camp will have participants building beautiful picture frames out of Jolly Ranchers and houses out of gingerbread! Other projects will include fruit bouquets (a healthier alternative) and huge cookie designs that would make Picasso drool!

Offered weeks beginning July 26
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
Urban Legends, Myth or Reality?

$145 per week    Ages: 7 - 14
$135 per week for Fieldhouse Members

Lets get the facts on the table!! This exciting camp will explore… through scientific experiments…the reality behind all of those urban legends. Can a human voice shatter glass? How can you really find a needle in a haystack? How many balloons would it take to lift a human being off the ground? Does the combination of Mentos and Diet Coke really create an explosion capable of shooting a bottle 50 feet in the air? Everyday campers will make a final assessment…once and for all…fact or fiction.

Offered weeks beginning August 9 and August 23
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
Restaurant 101

$145 per week    Ages: 10 - 14
$135 per week for Fieldhouse Members

This class explores restaurant operations with local culinary instructor. Campers will tackle all facets of running a restaurant including Safety and Sanitation; Food Preparation and Cooking; Menu Design and the keys to great service. Young cooks will create and take with them home-made pasta, pizza, soft pretzels and other treats. This hands on camp is a great way for kids to gain confidence in the kitchen.

Offered weeks beginning July 12 and August 23
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
Fieldhouse Adventure Camp

Summer Adventure Day Camp$135 per week    Ages: 7 - 14
$125 per week for Fieldhouse Members

Parents, help your children recognize their full potential in our Fieldhouse Adventure Camp. Under the guidance of our professionally trained staff, campers will be led through a series of increasingly difficult personal and team challenges designed to instill selfconfidence, encourage team skill development, and most of all, have fun! In addition to use of our sports facilities, campers will challenge themselves on our 30 foot climbing wall and 8 unique challenges on our high ropes course.

Offered weeks beginning June 28, August 2, and August 23
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
American Sports Blast

$135 per week    Ages: 7 - 14
$125 per week for Fieldhouse Members

Each day campers will participate in a variety of different sports including baseball, basketball, floor hockey, touch football and soccer. The focus of the program is both fun and athletic skill development. Campers are given top-flight instruction in a fun environment. Open to both boys and girls.

Offered weeks beginning July 19 and August 16
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
Radio Controlled Chaos!

$145 per week (includes RC car!)    Ages: 7 - 12
$135 per week for Fieldhouse members

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the world of radiocontrolled vehicles. There are few hobbies out there that create lifelong enthusiasm like RC! Kids will be provided with skill and age appropriate cars to assemble, decorate and tune up to maximize performance. At the end of the week, all of our auto engineers will participate in a series of races on our indoor course.  All necessary supplies will be provided.  Participants who wish to purchase the car, charger, batteries and controller may do so for an additional $125 (our cost) at the end of the camp.

Offered weeks beginning July 19 and August 9
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
Rocketry 101: 1, 2, 3... Blast Off!

$145 per week    Ages: 7 - 12
$135 per week for Fieldhouse Members

Campers in this program will design, build, decorate and launch their own model rocket.  Our experienced instructors will assist the young rocketeers in the science and safety of rockets..working toward an end of the week launch that will not soon be forgotten.

Offered weeks beginning June 28
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
Sweet Tooth...Fieldhouse Style

$145 per week    Ages: 7 - 14
$135 per week for Fieldhouse Members

Gotta sweer tooth?  Want to impress your friends with the fanciest cookies and cakes this side of the Food Channel?  The little chefs who sign up for this fast paced camp will learn how to bake and decorate a series of pasteries.  Noted pastry chef Pete Engelhardt will tutor participants in not only the techniques necessary to make the impressive cakes and desserts, but also how to safely prepare food for others.

Offered weeks beginning June 28 and August 16
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 12 Noon

 
For More Information or to Register for a Camp

To learn more about a camp, or to register your child, stop by the Fieldhouse Shleby or call (586) 731-3080.  Prior to the start of Summer Camp, our staff are available Monday to Friday from 1:00PM to 10:00PM and Saturday and Sunday from 10AM to 10PM. 

To get started, download the 2010 Joe Dumars' Fieldhouse Summer Camp Brochure and complete the registration form at the back.