OFFERINGS
- All-Stars Performing Arts Camps (ages 7-14)
- Arsenal Soccer Camps
- Disney Dance Camp (ages 5-7)
- Athletic Academies (ages 11-18): Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, Volleyball
- Pony Clinics (ages 6-12)
- Polo Clinics (ages 8-14)
- Science Guys of Baltimore (ages 5-10)
All-Stars Performing Arts Camps (ages 7-14)
This musical theatre program offers a fun-filled two weeks that will leave your young performer feeling confident on stage. Through the encouraging audition process, fast-paced and fun rehearsals, creative workshops, and the excitement of opening night, this camp will have your child feeling like an all-star! Session 1 (June 13-24) will feature MISS NELSON IS MISSING....the musical! Session 2 (August 8-19) will feature THE MUSICAL ADVENTURES OF FLAT STANLEY, Jr. Join us (for one, or both!) for a truly unforgettable experience.
Presented by Rachel Waller, Performing Arts Chair
For specific performing arts questions, please contact rachelwaller@gfs.org.
Note: Camp will be closed on June 20th.
DATES
- SESSION 1: June 13-24 (2 weeks) (No June 20th)
- SESSION 2: August 8-19 (2 weeks)
TIME
9 AM - 4 PM
*August 19th will end at 1pm.
AGES
7-14, coed
COST
$745 for June 13-24 (No June 20th)
$825 for August 8-19
Lunch included for both sessions
Want more Performing Arts this summer?!
Check out our Residential Performing Arts Experience Program for girls, ages 11-17!!!
Arsenal Soccer Camps
Arsenal Soccer Camps Come to Garrison Forest!
This summer Garrison Forest is excited to host Arsenal soccer camps from July 11 - 15. Open to girls and boys ages 7 - 16 the camp is a unique opportunity to get specialized soccer training from one of the world's most famous teams. Arsenal are in Baltimore to play a match on July 16th and the camp supports the activation of the event to get young soccer enthusiasts out on the field to have fun and learn to play the Arsenal way. GFS students and families will receive a special $100 discount by using the code: GF. For more details and to register please visit: arsenalcampsus.com
DATES
July 11-15
AGES
7-16, coed
For complete details, questions and registration, visit the
ARSENALCAMPSUS.COM
Note: Registration is separate from Summer at Garrison Forest.
Disney Dance Camp (ages 5-7)
SOLD OUT
Get ready to dance Disney-style! This camp is designed to introduce young campers to their beloved movie characters and music through dance. Each day will have a different theme: Under the Sea, The Lion King, Cinderella, Moana, and Frozen. Dancers will learn the basics of ballet and jazz in a fun, upbeat environment. Every day will also include a craft related to the theme of the day, for example: shelled necklaces, glistening snowflakes, magical wands and more! No previous dance experience is required. Jazz or ballet shoes preferred but not required.
Presented by Heather Malone-Wolf, Garrison Forest Dance Teacher
For specific Disney Dance questions, please contact heathermalonewolf@gfs.org.
DATES
June 13-17
TIME
9 AM - 12 PM
AGES
5-7, coed
COST
$315
Athletic Academies (ages 11-18): Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis, Volleyball
The Athletic Academies are sports camps geared for high level training and instruction brought to you by Garrison Forest Varsity coaches and select Collegiate Coaches. Each day players will experience a COMPETITIVE and FUN environment filled with individual skill-based sessions, small-sided group work, games and more! Our coaches are committed to helping players improve their technique, train smarter and grow in self-confidence.
For summer 2022, we are offering 5 sport-specific academies: Basketball, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Tennis and Volleyball. The Basketball, Field Hockey, Tennis and Volleyball Academies are day camps, while the Lacrosse Academy is a residential and day camp. See below for more details!
Questions about the Athletic Academies? Reach out to Athletic Director, Jessy Morgan at jessymorgan@gfs.org.
Basketball Academy
CORE CONCEPTS:
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Dribbling
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Shooting
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Defensive Positioning & Tackles
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Agility and Training Techniques
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Team Concepts & Competitions
DATES
July 27-29
TIME
9 AM - 4 PM
AGES
11-18, girls
COST
$275
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
9-11am Skill Session
11-12pm Specialized Skill Work
12-1pm Lunch
1-2pm Small-Sided Games/Film
2-4pm Scrimmage Session
Field Hockey Academy
CORE CONCEPTS:
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Ball and Body Position
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Elimination Skills and 3D
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Individual Defensive Positioning, Tackling and Intercepting
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Team Defending
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Goal Scoring
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Specialized Goalkeeper Instruction
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Tactics and Problem Solving in Games
DATES
July 18-20
TIME
9 AM - 4 PM
AGES
11-18, girls
COST
$350
Signing up as a team? Contact summer@gfs.org and receive 10% off!
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
9-11:30am Morning Skills Session
11:30-1pm Break and Lunch
1-4pm: Afternoon Tournament and Games Session
Lacrosse Academy
CORE CONCEPTS:
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Stickwork & Draws
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Dodging
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Shooting for Power & Accuracy
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Defensive Positioning & Slides
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Agility and Training Techniques
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Team Concepts & Competitions
DATES
July 25-27
TIME
See schedule below
AGES
11-18, girls
COST
$350 Day
$450 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.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
DAY 1
11-12pm Residential Campers Check In
12-12:30pm Day Campers Check In
1-1:30pm Orientation
1:30-4pm Session 1
4-5pm Free Time
5-6pm Dinner
6:30-8:30pm Session 2
8:30pm Day Campers Pick Up
10pm Lights Out
DAY 2
8-9am Breakfast
8:45am Day Campers Drop Off
9:30-11:30am Session 3
12-1pm Lunch
1:30-4pm Session 4
4-5pm Free Time
5-6pm Dinner
6:30-8:30pm Session 5
8:30pm Day Campers Pick Up
10pm Lights Out
DAY 3
8-9am Breakfast
8:45am Day Campers Drop Off
9:30-11:30am Session 6
12pm Check Out
This event is open to any and all entrants who are looking to play at the next level and see what college lacrosse is all about. This experience allows you to get a feel for being a student-athlete on campus by staying overnight in the dorms and eating in our dinning hall. We will offer high level positional instruction, and elite competition led by various Collegiate Coaches. Indoor and Outdoor facilities will be utilized.
Tennis Academy
TENNIS ACADEMY CAMPS presented by the Baltimore Tennis Patrons!
Our Tennis Camp is for players who want to learn, fine-tune and hone fundamentals, core athletic skills, and tactics in a fun, high energy setting. Lesson plans include skill development progressions and challenges utilizing the games-based approach to learning. Cross training activities include ping pong and pickleball.
Camp Director & Head Professional:
Brittanie Cahua
About Brittanie:
Brittanie Cahua hails from Peru. She started her tennis career at the age of 7 years old in Peru. As a junior player she competed in national and international tournaments and achieved top 5 rankings.
Brittanie's love and passion for tennis moved her to the US where she was recruited to play D1 college tennis in Maryland while receiving an athletic scholarship and competing in the #1 Singles and #1 Doubles position. Brittanie graduated Magna Cum Laude.
Brittanie is a US PTR Certified coach in both tennis and pickleball who has lead multiple tennis and enrichment programs for the Baltimore Tennis Patrons (BTP) working with players of all ages and abilities. Notably, she most recently received the prestigious "Tennis In The Classroom” 2021 award from the USTA Mid-Atlantic section for her exceptional BTP Virtual Tennis Classes and BTP At-Home Video Series which was introduced to Baltimore City low-income families during the height of the pandemic. She has also worked with juniors as a tennis instructor at the USTA National Tennis Center in NY.
SKILL LEVELS
Beginner through Intermediate. Players are grouped by ability level on court with instruction that matches their skill level.
DATES AND CAMP CODE
- June 6-9 - GFS303
- June 13-16 - GFS304
- June 20-23 - GFS305
- June 27-30 - GFS306
- July 18-21 - GFS309
- July 25-28 - GFS310
- August 1-4 - GFS311
*Each week of camp is Monday-Thursday. Fridays are make-up days for inclement weather.
TIME
9 AM - 12 PM
AGES
6-18, coed
COST
$145/week
25% off per additional GFS sibling
Want more tennis and pickleball??
Click HERE to see the Baltimore Tennis Patron's complete 2022 summer class schedule!
REGISTER HERE: https://formsmarts.com/form/27vh
NOTE: REGISTRATION IS THROUGH THE BALTIMORE TENNIS PATRONS,
NOT SUMMER AT GARRISON FOREST.
Questions? Reach out to lmorrell@tennispatrons.org
Volleyball Academy
Pony Clinics (ages 6-12)
UPDATE: ALL PONY CLINICS ARE SOLD OUT AND WAIT LIST ONLY AT THIS TIME.
Offered by our expert Riding instructors, these popular offerings fill up fast! Pony Clinic is ideal for new and experienced riders interested in horsemanship and skill enhancement. Riders will learn how to prepare their mounts and play lots of fun games!
Presented by Rick Harris, Director of Riding and Karen Zinkhan, Riding Instructor
For specific riding questions, please contact rickharris@gfs.org.
Note: Camp will be closed on June 20th.
DATES
- June 6-10 - SOLD OUT
- June 13-17 - SOLD OUT
- June 21-24 (No June 20th) - SOLD OUT
- June 27-July 1- SOLD OUT
- July 25-29- SOLD OUT
AGES
6-12, coed
TIME
9 AM - 3 PM
COST
$525/week
$420/week for June 21-24
Want more Riding this summer?!
Check out our Residential Equestrian Program for girls, ages 11-17!!!
Polo Clinics (ages 8-14)
BEGINNER POLO CLINICS ARE SOLD OUT. ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAINING IN INTERMEDIATE CLINICS!
Learn the “sport of kings” from internationally recognized players and instructors in Garrison Forest’s polo facilities. Everyone will learn how to groom and tack their mount and practice polo riding skills including, basic shots, defensive skills, teamwork and game overview. Riding experience is required for the beginner clinics and polo experience is required for the intermediate clinics.
For specific polo questions, please contact jennyschwartz@gfs.org.
Note: Camp will be closed on June 20th.
BEGINNER CLINICS
DATES
- June 6-10 SOLD OUT
- June 21-24 (No June 20th) SOLD OUT
TIME
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
AGES
8-14, coed
COST
$375 for June 6-10
$300 for June 21-24
INTERMEDIATE CLINICS
DATES
- June 13-17
- June 27-July 1
TIME
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
AGES
8-14, coed
COST
$525
Want more Polo this summer?!
Check out our Residential Equestrian Program for girls, ages 11-17!!!
Science Guys of Baltimore (ages 5-10)
The Science Guys of Baltimore has partnered with Summer at Garrison Forest! Their camps are the perfect mix of fun and education! The goals for science camp are:
1. FUN!
2. LEARNING
3. SAFETY
Campers will be extremely engaged, jumping from one science experiment to the next! Each day they will come home with 1-3 science projects to show you!
DATES
- August 1-5: Kitchen Chemistry and CSI
TIME
9 AM - 12 PM (half day)
9 AM - 4 PM (full day)
AGES
5-10, coed
COST
$315/week (half day)
$450/week (full day)
For complete details, questions and registration, visit the
Science Guys of Baltimore website
Note: Registration is separate from Summer at Garrison Forest.
