Summer Camps 2023
FACS offers a variety of Summer Camps, including Summer Day Camp, Spotlight Camps and Athletic Camps.
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Dates: June 7 - July 21
Crusader Summer Day Camp is designed for students entering SrK through 5th grade for the 2023-2024 school year in need of safe and secure “all day” summer fun without the feeling of being in school.
Camp dates are June 7 – July 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Before and after care is also available.
SUMMER SPOTLIGHT CAMPS
Each Spotlight "mini" Camp is one week and coincides with Summer Day Camp.
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FACS Summer Spotlight Camps are mini camps designed for children looking for a fun and exciting way to take away summer boredom. Camps are available for most ages. Cost range is approximately $95-$200. Registration for each Spotlight camp ends two weeks prior to the first day of each camp.
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Acting and You!
Dates: June 5-9, Mon-Fri
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Offered by: Domenic Andolina FACS Theatre Teacher and Peyton Lewis
Camp is open to students entering grades 3-7. Cost is $150.
Number of campers is limited - Minimum 5/Maximum 10
Interested in the art of storytelling? This camp will give you foundational skills for theatre. Whether you have or haven’t acted, you’re welcome here! We will explore improvisation, voice and diction, character building, and more! Followed by a mock audition to showcase your new skills!
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Let's Create Some Art!
Dates: June 5-9, Mon-Fri
Time: 12:00-3:00pm
Offered by: Lori Cook, FACS Elementary Art Teacher
Camp is open to students entering grades SrK-6. Cost is $150.
Number of campers is limited - Minimum 6/Maximum 10
Each day, you will create fun, one-of-a-kind Art such as watercolor, acrylic paintings on canvas, clay creations, collage, Paper Mache’, and more!! Come join us for some Art fun!
FACS Flight Camp - Drones 101
Week 1: June 12-16, Mon-Fri
Week 2: July 17-21, Mon-Fri
Week 3: July 24-28, Mon-Fri
Times for each week-long camp:
Morning Session: 9:00am-12:00pm (Students entering grades 5-12)
Afternoon Session: 1:00-4:00pm (Students entering grades 7-12)
Offered by: Ian Alexander, FACS Jr. High Science Teacher
Number of campers is limited - Minimum 6/Maximum 12 per session.
Cost for the camp is $200 PER SESSION.
Come learn the basics of aviation and drone flight in this week-long workshop. Students will have several opportunities to fly and code a drone through several targeted activities and an obstacle course. We will also have small lessons that highlight the many uses of drone technology.
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STEAM Camp
Week 1: June 12-16, Mon-Fri
Week 2: June 19-23, Mon-Fri
Times for each week-long camp:
Morning Session: 9:00am-12:00pm (Offered by Monny Baker, Elementary STEAM Teacher)
Afternoon Session: 12:00-3:00pm (Offered by Wendy Gray, High School STEAM Teacher)
Camp is open to students entering grades 1-12.
Cost for the camp is $135 PER SESSION. Minimum campers required is 12.
Come prepared to have a great time participating in fun STEAM activities! You can sign up for the morning session, afternoon session, or both! You don’t want to miss this camp. Sign up soon!
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Recipe for Success
Dates: June 19-23, Mon-Fri
Time: 9:00-11:30am
Offered by: Heather Pate, FACS SrK Teacher
Camp is open to students entering grades SrK-1. Cost is $125.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 8/Maximum 12
Come join us in this cooking themed phonics and math camp! Students will have fun practicing
key skills to help them be successful in kindergarten & 1st grade! You don’t want to miss out on all the yummy fun we will have!
All Things Girls
Dates: June 19-23, Mon-Fri
Time: 12:30-3:00pm
Offered by: Cherry Floyd, FACS PreK Assistant & Christian Grace Floyd
Camp is open to students entering grades SrK-3. Cost is $125.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 8/Maximum 10
Enjoy four days of everything girly. We will learn basic crocheting, learn etiquette skills, practice team building, enjoy daily crafts, and more! Bring your favorite dolls! We will discuss the proper ways to hold and take care of a baby! We will end the week with a tea party and dressing like a princess!
Boys Will Be Boys
Dates: June 19-23, Mon-Fri
Time: 12:30-3:00pm
Offered by: Cherry Floyd, FACS PreK Assistant & Cody Floyd
Camp is open to students entering grades SrK-5. Cost is $125.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 8/Maximum 10
Do you like to play hide and seek, run relay races, build a fort and make the best paper airplane ever? This camp is for you! The boys are going to learn Godly principles of becoming a gentleman in today's world and have fun doing it. They will learn how to handle peer pressure and be a positive leader among their peers. Let’s try out some limbo and do some silly shakes when we need to get the energy out!
We All Scream for Ice Cream
Dates: June 26-30, Mon-Fri
Time: 9:00-11:30am
Offered by: Dana Ellington, FACS 1st Grade Teacher
Camp is open to students entering grades 2-3. Cost is $125.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 8/Maximum 10
Have you ever wondered where ice cream came from, how it’s made or what flavor is most popular? Use your reading skills to learn these things and then make your own ice cream!
Olympic Games and Sports
Dates: June 26-30, Mon-Fri
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Offered by: Natalie Puerto, FACS 2nd Grade Teacher
Camp is open to students entering grades 1-6. Cost is $125.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 6/Maximum 12
Many sports and games help kids learn skills such as solving problems, following directions, how to share and work together. We will play games and have lots of fun!
Welcome to the Carnival
Dates: June 26-30, Mon-Fri
Time: 12:30-3:00pm
Offered by: Dana Ellington, FACS 1st Grade Teacher
Camp is open to students entering grades 2-3. Cost is $125.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 8/Maximum 10
Come one, come all! Campers will use math skills to plan a carnival! Campers will add and subtract, measure and count money. You don’t want to mis this camp. Sign up today!
Pet Care
Dates: July 5-7, Wed-Fri
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Offered by: Dr. Laura Farien, FACS Elementary Principal, Sierra Farien and Alaina Street
Camp is open to students entering grades SrK-3. Cost is $100.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 6/Maximum 8
This summer camp encourages campers to explore the exciting world of Pet Care. Campers will learn how to be gentle, patient, and kind to animals and make a pet feel safe and loved. We will discuss the importance of proper nutrition, hydration, and more. You don’t want to miss this camp! Space is limited so registered today!
​Listen to Your Art!
Dates: July 5-7, Wed-Fri
Time: 9:30am-12:00pm
Offered by: Cherry Floyd, FACS PreK Assistant
Camp is open to students entering grades SrK-3. Cost is $100.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 6/Maximum 8
Mrs. Cherry is offering an exciting art camp with lots of fun interactive activities showcasing what little hands and he”art”s can do! Campers will also have some time to play outdoors! Boys and girls don’t want to miss this camp! Space is limited so registered today!
Building With Legos!
Dates: July 5-7, Wed-Fri
Time: 12:30-3:00pm
Offered by: Cherry Floyd, FACS PreK Assistant and Cody Floyd
Camp is open to students entering grades SrK-5. Cost is $100.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 6/Maximum 12
Come join and build along with other campers who love creating with Legos! Each camper will be given a Lego building challenge and will have the opportunity to show and talk about what they made for the challenge. This is a fun camp where campers can build and make new friends!
Lego Creations
Dates: July 10-14, Mon-Fri
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Offered by: Dr. Laura Farien, FACS Elementary Principal & Sierra Farien
Camp is open to students entering grades SrK-5. Cost is $125.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 6/Maximum 10
It’s time to dump out the Legos and begin the Lego building creations. Campers will work individually to complete the daily challenges. Campers will learn great ideas for building fun and unique designs. Together, we will create an awesome Lego City!
​Gardening Activities for Kids
Dates: July 10-14, Mon-Fri
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Offered by: Megan Piker, FACS High School Science Teacher
Camp is open to students entering grades 2-6. Cost is $125.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 6/Maximum 8
Summer is such a fun time for kids. They are finally able to go outdoors and play! To celebrate summer this year, we will be creative with many DIY summer garden activities. All the activities will be super fun and so easy the campers can do them without help! Campers come prepared to have fun, get dirty, explore, and investigate!
Wild & Wacky Science Experiments
Dates: July 17-21, Mon-Fri
Morning Session: 9:30-11:30am (Outdoor experiments)
Afternoon Session: 12:00-2:00pm (Indoor experiments)
Offered by: Dr. Laura Farien, FACS Elementary Principal, Sierra Farien and Alaina Street
Camp is open to students entering grades 3-6. Cost is $125.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 6/Maximum 10 per session.
Want to have a really good time? Sign up for the morning and afternoon science camps!​
Introducing PreK & JrK!
Dates: July 17-21, Mon-Fri
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Offered by: Beth Allison, FACS JrK Teacher
Camp is open to students entering grades PreK-JrK. Cost is $125.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 6/Maximum 10
Join JrK teacher, Mrs. Allison, for 5 days of fun while she introduces you to getting ready for PreK and JrK: How to prepare for the first day of school & what to expect. Campers will enjoy exploring the alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes. Campers will also have fun making crafts and spending time on the playground! Plan to join us for a great time together!
Journey Through the Bible
Dates: July 17-21, Mon-Fri
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Offered by: Donna Henderson, FACS 4th Grade Teacher
Camp is open to students entering grades 3-6. Cost is $110.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 6/Maximum 10.
Campers will explore their faith as they begin an exciting journey learning from the major themes and stories from the Bible. Campers learn how God’s promises in the Old Testament connect to the New Testament and today. Time will fly by with meaningful Bible stories and fun games! Increase your child’s desire to read and comprehend what they are reading as they journey through Bible stories that will help them develop an interest in reading before the new school year begins!
​Best Friends & Mean Girls
Dates: July 17-20, Mon-Thurs
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Offered by: Dr. Laura Farien, FACS Elementary Principal
Camp is open to FACS girls entering grades 4-6 in the Fall of 2023. Cost is $100.
This is an essential camp tackling what students can do to cut through stress and friendship pressure, and find a path to purpose. Join Dr. Farien for a girls’ only Bible study learning about navigating life as a girl!
Shurley English
Dates: July 17-21, Mon-Fri
Time: 12:30-2:30pm
Offered by: Donna Henderson, FACS 4th Grade Teacher
Camp is open to students entering grades 3-6. Cost is $110.
Number of campers is limited: Minimum 6/Maximum 10.
The Shurley Method English camp will introduce and reinforce the grammar curriculum your child will be doing this school year. It teaches the solid foundation of grammar in a new and exciting way.​
ATHLETIC CAMPS
Each Athletic Camp is one week and coincides with Summer Day Camp.
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Children who participate in FACS Summer Athletic Camps will build confidence and learn skills for success while having fun.
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Boys Basketball Camp
Dates: May 30-June 2, 2023
Time: 9:00am-12:00pm
Camp is open to boys entering grades 1-8. Cost is $100.
To register, contact Coach Melvin Wilkes at mwilkes@facsmemphis.org.
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Lady Crusader Skills Camp
Dates: May 30-June 2, 2023
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Camp is open to girls entering grades 3-8. Cost is $50.
To register, contact Coach Jeremy Moore at jmoore@facsmemphis.org.
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Football Youth Skills Camp
Dates: June 5-9, 2023
Time: 9:30am-12:00pm
Camp is open to youth entering grades K-8. Cost is $125.
To register, contact Coach Mitch McDaniel at mmcdaniel@facsmemphis.org.
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Soccer Camp
Dates: June 12-16, 2023
Time: 9:30-11:30am
Camp is open to youth entering grades K-6. Cost is $125.
To register, contact Coach Natalie Puerto at npuerto@facsmemphis.org.