RESIDENTIAL RIDING & POLO PROGRAM

Come experience riding and polo, "Grizzly-Style", at Garrison Forest’s stunning D. & J. Smith Equestrian Center and Sheridan Polo Ring located in the heart of Baltimore County! This week long overnight equestrian AND polo combo camp is for young riders who want to enjoy a diverse and fun filled riding and horsemanship adventure. Participants will spend their days with top trainers in the Hunter/Jumper and Equitation disciplines, as well as with top polo trainers learning the exciting sport of arena polo. In addition to riders learning the foundation and skills of each discipline, they will learn safe and correct horsemanship skills such as proper grooming, tack cleaning, parts of the horse and its equipment and many other aspects of horse care. Afternoon, evening, and weekend schedule will include on and off campus activities such as swimming, yoga, bonfires, arts and crafts, movie and game nights and more! Some riding experience required.

 Presented by Virginia Shriver '06, Assistant Director of Riding and Jenny Schwartz '11, Director of Polo 

For specific riding and polo questions, please contact virginiashriver@gfs.org and/or jennyschwartz@gfs.org. 

DATES
July 25-30 

AGES 
10-15, girls (beginner/intermediate)

COST
$1,200

SAMPLE SCHEDULE
7:30-8:30am Breakfast
8:30-12:30pm Barn Session I
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-4:30pm Barn Session II
5:00-6:00pm Dinner
6:00-9:00pm Evening Activities

RESIDENTIAL PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMFind your voice this summer! Join us for a rigorous and inspirational performing experience at Garrison Forest School. This overnight performing arts camp is for performers who already enjoy being on the stage and want to enhance their talents and abilities. Participants will spend each day of their week-long experience working with a variety of professional performers and teachers who specialize in dance, music, and theater. In addition to enhancing their skills in each discipline, there will also be opportunities to learn about stage combat, theatrical design, commercial acting and more. Performers will work toward a cabaret-style showcase at the end of the camp. In the evenings, participants will enjoy on and off campus activities such as swimming, yoga, bonfires, crafts, game nights, and maybe even a field trip to a professional theater. 

 Presented by Rachel Waller, Performing Arts Chair 

For specific performing arts questions, please contact rachelwaller@gfs.org.

DATES
July 25-30 

AGES 
11-17, girls 

COST
$900

SAMPLE SCHEDULE
7:30 - 8:30am Breakfast
8:30 - 10:30am Session I - Musical Performance
10:30 - 12:00pm Workshop I - Stage Combat
12:00 - 1:00pm Lunch
1:00 - 3:00pm Session II - Basic Tap Dance
3:00 - 4:30pm Workshop II - Costume Design
4:30 - 5:00pm Break
5:00 - 6:00pm Dinner
6:00 - 9:00pm Evening Activities

RESIDENTIAL STEAM PROGRAM

This week-long overnight experience will provide a "hands-on, minds-on" approach to introduce, strengthen, and enrich each student's STEAM knowledge. Each day will showcase one of the cross-curricular concepts of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. We will begin looking to the past and present women pioneers of science, followed by a set of experiences to engage and explore. Participants will have the opportunity to meet experts in the various S.T.E.A.M. fields and partake in thorough Q&A sessions. In the afternoons, participants will share their findings and observations, leading the way to extend their curiosities and investigate the concepts further. Each day will wrap up with a journaled evaluation that reviews the successes of the day. Evenings will include on and off campus activities such as swimming, yoga, bonfires, arts and crafts, movie and game nights and more! 

It is highly recommended that each participant bring a personal laptop enabled with a camera. Loaners will only be available on a limited basis.

 Presented by Melvin Smith, Garrison Forest Upper School Digital Learning Specialist & Computer Science Instructor

For specific S.T.E.A.M. Experience questions, please contact melvinsmith@gfs.org.

DATE: 
July 25-30

AGES: 
11-15, girls

COST  
$900

SAMPLE SCHEDULE
7:30-8:30am Breakfast
8:30-12:30pm Learning Session I
12:30-1:30pm Lunch
1:30-4:30pm Learning Session II
5:00-6:00pm Dinner
6:00-9:00pm Evening Activities

Join Athletic Director Jessy Morgan and Head Lacrosse Coach Liza Blue, as well as select Collegiate Coaches, this summer at the Lacrosse Academy!

College Coaches

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTy  
university of richmond
university of virginia
 

LEARN FROM THE BEST:

• Stickwork & Draws

• Dodging 

• Shooting for Power & Accuracy

• Defensive Positioning & Slides

• Agility and Training Techniques

• Team Concepts & Competitions

For specific Lacrosse Academy questions, please contact jessymorgan@gfs.org.

DATES
July 19-21

TIME
See schedule below

AGES
11-18, girls

COST 
$350 Day 
$400 Residential

MORE DETAILS

Check In/Out: Residential campers check in between 11-12pm on the first day. Day Campers check in between 12-12:30pm on the first day. Day campers must be picked up by 8:30pm each night and dropped off by 8:45am in the mornings. Check out for all campers is at 4pm on the last day.

Meals Provided: Residential campers: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; Day Campers: Lunch and Dinner

Evening Activities: After dinner, campers will be grouped in teams and scrimmage against one another.