Hickory Ridge Middle School
2018 Summer Camps
All Camps are Monday – Thursday
*Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. / Cost: $85 per camp
*Band will have an afternoon camp 12:30 - 3:30 Weeks 1 & 2
Week 1June 18 - June 21 / Week 2
June 25 - 28 / Week 3
July 9 - 12
Success for 6th Camp
Available: Weeks 1, 2, 3 Grades: Rising 6th Grade Only
Ms. Locklear, Ms. Rasbeck
Anxious about coming to middle school, or just wanting to become more familiar with Hickory Ridge Middle and meet new people? This camp is specially designed for incoming 6th graders. Campers will get to know other rising 6th graders through ice breaker activities, become familiar with the school during school scavenger hunts, learn tips for organization and academic success, participate in locker relays and much more! Campers are asked to bring a snack each day.
Maximum Number of Campers: 15
Boys’ & Girls’ Basketball
Available: Week 2- Coach Morton & Mrs. Kiral Grades: Rising 6th, 7th, 8th
Week 3 - Coach Blevins
The objective of the basketball camp is to provide campers the opportunity to improve their fundamental skills and increase their understanding of the game. The camp will stress skills such as shooting, passing, ball handling, dribbling, rebounding and man defense. This will also be a great opportunity for rising 6th graders to get to know other HiRMS students. Campers should bring: basketball shoes/socks, basketball shorts/t-shirt, snack/drink for break time.
Maximum Number of Campers: 25
Maverick’s Cooking Camp
Available: Week 1 Grades: Rising 6th, 7th, 8th
Mrs. Schott& Ms. Morton
Get your aprons on and come join us for a week full of mixing, chopping, baking and learning all about FOOD!
All camper chefs will enjoy a hands-on experience while learning the basic principles behind food preparation, food safety, kitchen safety, and nutrition. This camp is not recommended for students with food allergies.
Maximum Number of Campers: 22
Art Camp
Available: Weeks 1, 3 Grades: Rising 6th, 7th, 8th
Mrs. Kiral
Campers will explore multiple modes of creation while learning Art fundamentals and having lots of fun! Campers will need to bring a plain white T-shirt or other garment they wish to Tye-dye on Day 2 of camp (Even an old T-shirt with minimal writing/print will be fine.). We look forward to welcoming your young artists to the Ridge this summer and don't forget to dress for a mess! ?
Maximum Number of Campers: 12
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Maverick Cheer Camp
Available: Week3 Grades: Rising 6th, 7th, 8th
Mrs. Ritch & Ms. Walker
Are you interested in Cheerleading? Do you love to dance and get pumped up at sporting events? If so, then come check outMaverick Cheer Camp! This camp will be geared towards learning arm motions, jumps, cheers, and dance routines all while getting to know fun, new people through engaging team building activities. This camp will also help rising 7th and 8th graders prepare for our Maverick Cheerleading tryouts for the 2018-2019 school year which will be held July 30th – August 1st! Let's Go Mavericks!! Campers should bring:tennis shoes/socks, shorts/t-shirt, a hair tie, and snack/drink for break time.
Maximum Number of Campers: 30
Schott’s Sewing Camp
Available: Week 2 Grades: Rising 6th, 7th, 8th
Mrs. Schott
Are you creative? Interested in sewing, crafting, and design? Well, look no further!! At Schott’s Sewing Camp each camper will explore, design and create while learning the basics in hand sewing, reading patterns, and machine sewing. Come join us for a week of camp that is sure to be SEWFUN!!!
Maximum Number of Campers: 12
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Drama Camp
Available: Week 1 Grades: Rising 6th, 7th, 8th
Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Phillips, Ms. Zyks
At the Hickory Ridge Middle School drama camp, you will learn basic drama skills, such as projecting your voice and using gestures and facial expressions to show emotion. You will participate in drama-related games and improv activities, and you will participate in reader’s theater to showcase your newfound drama knowledge. We hope to see you there!
Maximum Number of Campers: 40
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Gym Games
Available: Weeks 2, 3 Grades: Rising 6th, 7th, 8th
Mr. Tinnel
Do you want to getin shape, learnabout differentgym games, andhave some fun? During this campwe will focus onteam gym games. All participants willbecome morephysically fit,enhance theirknowledge ofseveral sports, andlearn to work as a team. Some ofthe team gameswe will playinclude:Basketball, BattleBall, Kickball, Wiffle Ball (ifweather permits),and relay races. Allparticipants will berespectful ofeveryone’s abilitylevel and maintainsportsmanshipthroughout theentire camp.
Maximum Number of Campers: 20
Robotics & Programming
Available: Week 1 Grades: Rising 6th, 7th, 8th
Mr. Blevins
Would you like to program your very own robot and compete with other teams in an obstacle course? If so, then this is the camp for you! In this camp you’ll learn the basics of how to program a robot andperform basic functions. You’ll also learn some mechanical troubleshooting and enjoy a fun, friendly competition!
Maximum Number of Campers: 12______
Competition Robotics Camp
Available: Week 2 Grades: Rising 7th & 8th only
Mr. Blevins
Competition Robotics Camp is geared to prepare our campers to compete in local Vex competitions using IQ and VRC. Campers will get an opportunity to build and compete during the summer and try new ideas on the 2018-2019 game fields. Campers need to have one season of experience with competitions.
Maximum Number of Campers: 12
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A Week of Jazz
Available: Week 1 9am-12pm Grades: Rising 7th, 8thonly
Mr. Stevens
Students in rising 7th and 8th grade band will explore Jazz music and have the opportunity to play and record some awesome Jazz charts. Come ready to have a great time by expanding your musical taste and Jazz skills. At the end of the week we will record our charts and students will be given a CD of their performance to share with friends and family.
Maximum Number of Campers: 50
All District Preparation
Available: Week 1 12:30pm-3:30pm Grades: Rising 7th 8thonly
Mr. Stevens
Students in rising 7th and 8th grade band will spend the week preparing for All-District Honors Band Auditions. This camp will allow students to get a head start on scales, music and sight reading. Students should come to this camp ready to work. Students who attend both “Week of Jazz” and “All District Preparation” will need to bring a lunch to eat in the cafeteria.
Maximum Number of Campers: 50
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A Week at the Movies
Available: Week 2 9am-12pm Grades: Rising 7th 8th only
Mr. Stevens
Students in rising 7th and 8th grade band will spend the week learning music from their favorite movies. It will be filled with lots of games, rehearsals and competition. Dress up each day as your favorite character for even more fun! We will hold a recording session at the end of the week and students will receive a CD of it.
Maximum Number of Campers: 75
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Beginning Band Basics
Available: Week 2 12:30pm - 3:30pm Grades: Rising 6thonly
Mr. Stevens
Students that have signed up for 6th grade band will want to attend this camp. You will learn how to put your instrument together, make the correct sounds and learn your first 5 notes. This is not mandatory for all 6th grade band students but will really help you get started! Students who attend an early camp session will need to bring a lunch to eat in the cafeteria between camp sessions.
Maximum Number of Campers: 50
Register online now through June 10th!
The two-steponline registration requires payment through the K12 payment Center and completion of our Liability Waiver form.
Follow the link provided to download the waiver form, then return your completed form to HiRMS. Registration is not considered complete until this form is received.
Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you at camp!