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2026 PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

CAMP CARLO SESSION DESCRIPTIONS

Air & Space
Experiment with the laws of physics, gravity and motion during this amazing week of hands on fun! Enter the minds of Sir Isaac Newton and the Wright Brothers and prepare for aerospace adventures with laws of motion. We will design and build fantastic flying creations with balloons, kites, gliders, planes, rockets, and parachutes. The sky is the limit! 

Basketball
Get ready for summer by having a fun week of basketball. This camp will balance teaching skills
and fundamentals with games, contests and fun. The basic skills of ball handling, passing,
shooting and defense will be taught throughout the week of camp. The camp is designed to help
each camper improve as a player while providing a fun and encouraging environment.
 
Books Alive!  NEW!
We'll be bringing books to life as we dive into different stories each day. Through games, crafts, and puppets, kids will enter the stories and become the characters in mini theaters. This session focuses on inspiring a love of reading and enjoying make believe through great stories. 
 
Camp Olympics  NEW!
To celebrate the Winter Olympics taking place in Italy this year, we'll be holding our own Camp Olympics! We'll look at the history of the Olympics, learn about countries that will be competing, but, most importantly, compete in a variety of events and win points for your favorite country! Go for gold!!
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Care for Creation NEW!
As stewards of the Earth, what can we do to help take care of it? We'll be exploring what caring for God's creation looks like as we explore ideas of service. We will learn about different needs in our community and across the world, and we might even have some four-legged visitors! 

Comics & Capes  NEW!
Who are your favorite super heroes? What super power would you want to have?  Delving into the world of super heroes, we will explore some of the most popular super heroes in film and comics and uncover what they all have in common. We'll also explore what makes a villain and if a hero can exist without a nemesis. Campers will create their own original super hero and villain, and learn how to illustrate and write their own comic book.

Flag Football
Our flag football camp teaches the core skills of passing, catching, and de-flagging or defensive
positioning while delivering fun and exciting action. Each flag football camp is organized into
training environments that are designed to prepare kids to be champions both on and off the
field. Our camp will teach good sportsmanship, teamwork, and the importance of fair play, and
our local coaches will give children who want to play football the opportunity to learn the game
and improve their skills in a positive environment.
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Game Time 
We'll try out a new sport each day! We'll cover the basics - basketball, soccer, and flag football - and then we'll have some fun with classic gym games like gaga ball, kick ball, and dodge ball. We're not only exploring the rules and techniques of each sport, we'll also be practicing good sportsmanship and playing fair. To play a game without hurt(ing) feelings, means everyone wins!
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Get Up and Dance!  NEW!
Feel the beat and move your feet. We'll practice rhythm and movement through a variety of dance moves. We'll explore pop, modern, and classical dance. By the end of the week, we'll have an entire dance routine ready to perform. 
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Gym Games
We've combined a hybrid of field games such as Kick the Can, Sharks and Minnows, and Kickball
with indoor favorites such as Gaga ball, 4 Square, dodge ball and more! It's like your
favorite day of gym class every day!
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Happy Holidays!   NEW!
This week is all about festivities! Each day we'll enjoy celebrating a different holiday with decorations, crafts, stories, games and costumes. St. Patrick's Day, Valentine's Day, Halloween and Christmas in July! 
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Heroes of the Bible 
We've heard their names, but how much do we know about the heroic people from the Bible? We'll explore the lives of Daniel, David, Samuel, and more. There are also modern day Christian Heroes we can learn. With games, crafts, and amazing stories, we'll become inspired to become Christian heroes ourselves. 
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Jr. Job Fair  NEW!
Doctors, fire fighters, veterinarians, policeman. We'll be exploring a variety of jobs and careers and learning what they do through dress up, games, and crafts. We'll even have some visitors come in to talk about their work. A fun week of learning about a variety of jobs and encountering the question, "What do I want to be when I grow up?"
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Jr. Journalism   NEW!
We receive news in a variety of ways - videos, newspapers, podcasts, and newsletters. We'll explore all these mediums and become the journalists writing the story, the reporter at the scene, and the person asking the questions on the podcast. A fun way to get to know current events and explore all the avenues of journalism. 
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Lego Challenges   NEW!
Wanted: Lego maniacs. Let your Lego fever take over as you compete in daily Lego building challenges. We'll explore some building techniques, but mostly, we'll have a blast building with our favorite bricks. Let's go LEGO!
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Make & Create
A little bit of science, a little bit of engineering, a whole lot of creating. Test the limits of fun through experimenting and building with a variety of materials and methods. Duct tape, slime, paper beads, DIY stickers. A full week of creative exploration.
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Micro-destruction  NEW!
Do you like building so you can knock it down? Come learn the basics of medieval warfare through the use of normal household and office supplies. Projects will include pen blowgun, a tiny trebuchet, slingshots, catapults, crossbows, paper throwing stars and more. Strict safety measures will be observed in the camp. Safe destruction is our motto!

Once Upon a Time...
Creativity will abound as we explore some classic and some new fairy tales, fables, and stories. A little bit
of story-telling, a little bit of theater, a little bit of crafting, a whole lot of fun! Not only will we
encounter some of the classics, we will create mash-ups of classic fairy tales and invent
our own new stories.
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Painting 
Find your inner Picasso as you experiment with different styles and mediums of painting. You will learn
about some of the most famous masters of painting and test out the styles they used. Whether you
are a beginner or experienced painter, you will end the week by going home with your own portfolio!

Paper maché 
Let your imagination soar as you design and then build your very own paper mache projects. You
will learn about the materials needed, how to make your own wheat paste, and the finishing
touches that will make your project the best new addition to your room.
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Romans & Gladiators
Salve! Find out what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator. Join us at the Roman Colosseum
and explore what happened there. But first, you'll need a shield and helmet and some battle
techniques. We'll pick up a few Latin phrases as we explore Roman architecture and before
the week is over you'll build an aqueduct and a Roman arch. A historical adventure for all!
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Soccer
Players will strengthen individual soccer skills and sportsmanship through training with direct
coaching in small groups. Instruction will focus on getting open, anticipating opportunities,
shooting, and creativity in the attacking third of play. Further emphasis will be placed on
defensive coverage in a 1v1 situation.
 
Super Spy & Detective Lab  NEW!
Walk in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes as we play mystery games, solve riddles, look for clues, and become spies. We'll dissect some of the best mysteries - solved and unsolved! Practice skills of observation and explore the science involved in evidence gathering and analyzing, as well as sneaking around undetected. A week of who dunnits and surprises.
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Theater I and II
Collaborating with members of the local Lumina Theater Company, we will be working with the kids to put on a theater production!! Kids will develop acting skills, work on voice projection, participate in set building and costume design, and help with lighting and sound effects. This is a great opportunity for your child to shine on the stage and explode with self confidence. This is a 2-week session and both weeks are required for rehearsals and stage set up to make the production a success. The production will take place on July 2, 2026. You don't want your child to miss this amazing opportunity!
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Vacation Bible School
Let the love of Jesus and the word of God grow deeper in your child's heart through great songs, lessons from the Bible, age-appropriate crafts and activities, and a whole lot of fun. It will be the highlight of your child's summer and the perfect closing to our summer camp.
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Volleyball  
NEW!
Serve, set, spike. Learn all the terminology and moves as you practice playing volleyball! New or beginner, you will practice your skills and learn how to play the game. Find out why volleyball is growing in popularity! 
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