Summer Camps

Summer camps at FRCS provide fun activities over the summer designed to keep students connected to each other while learning new skills. Most of our summer camps revolve around our athletic programs, but we have had other camps that inspire creativity and learning in fun environments.

Grades refer to the camper’s grade in the fall of 2024.

Camps will be added here as we have details. They are listed in alphabetical order; you can go to a specific camp from this list:

Basketball Camp (grades 3-8)
Blocking & Tackling (grades 3-8)
Cheer (girls K-5)
Football Skills (grades 3-8)
Performance Training (grades 6-12)
Summer Music Lessons and Classes (grades 1-12)
Volleyball (grades 3-12)
Work of Art (grades 2-6)
Worship/Contemporary Band (grades 6-12)

updated March 20, 2024

Basketball Camp (grades 3-8)

Join FRCS Basketball Coaches Tristan Matthies (Boys Varsity) and Jesse Yeager (Girls Varsity) and select high school players for a camp designed to help campers learn the basics and improve their skills. The camp runs June 3-5, from 9-11am each day.

In this camp, we’ll cover:

shooting
dribbling
defense
and more

Cost is $100 per camper, which includes a camp t-shirt. Campers should wear shorts and basketball shoes and bring a water bottle.

Please note that this camp requires 12 students to run. If the minimum is not met, anyone who registered will receive a full refund.

Blocking and Tackling Camp (grades 3-8)

“Win the Line of Scrimmage” and up your skills at the Blocking and Tackling Camp led by FRCS Head Varsity Football Coach Paul Lowe. In this one-day intensive, campers will learn blocking hand placement and footwork and safe and effective tackling techniques to help them “win the line of scrimmage”. Camp costs include a t-shirt.

A minimum of six campers is required to run this camp (if the minimum is not met, anyone who registered will receive a full refund). Campers are encouraged to bring football cleats to camp, but it is not required (standard athletic shoes may also be worn).

Campers who register for the Football Skills camp may register for this camp for free (sign up for the skills camp first to get the coupon code for this camp).

Cheer Camp (girls grades K-5)

Join Varsity Cheer Coaches Hollie Costello and Lori O’Keefe and the entire Varsity Cheer Squad for a special summer camp for girls. Campers will learn cheer motions, Falcon cheers, basic stunting, some tumbling skills, and a half time dance. And they will perform at the first home Falcons Football game on Friday, September 6, starting at 4pm. Our junior cheerleaders will cheer during the first half and perform during halftime!

The camp runs August 1-2, from 9am-noon both days. The cost of the camp includes a t-shirt which will be worn at the September 6 game. Campers should come wearing casual shorts or leggings and a t-shirt with athletic shoes. They should also bring a water bottle and small snack. Sunscreen is also recommended for the second day of camp, as we will be out on the field for camp. Campers must wear their hair up and out of their faces for camp and the game.

This camp is limited to 60 participants.

Football Skills Camp (grades 3-8)

Varsity Football Coach Paul Lowe is offering a Football Skills Camp that runs Tuesdays, July 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 7-9pm on Falcon Field. Come learn improved route running, better field awareness skills, ways to improve your throwing mechanics, and more. The cost of the camp includes all four sessions and a camp t-shirt. As a bonus, if you register for this camp, you can also register for the Blocking and Tackling Camp for free! (You must register for this camp first, in order to receive the coupon code for the Blocking and Tackling Camp.)

Performance Training Camp (grades 6-12)

Appropriate for all athletes, grades 6-12, the performance training camp is designed to improve campers’ athletic abilities, no matter their preferred sport. Led by FRCS Head Football Coach Paul Lowe, campers will learn to maximize velocity, react more quickly, and sprint more efficiently, among other skills.

Camp is held on Falcon Field and runs June 4, 11, 18, and 25, from 7-8pm. Cost includes a camp t-shirt. A minimum of six campers must sign up to make the camp happen (if the minimum is not met, anyone who registered will receive a full refund).

Parents should be prepared to sign a waiver on the first day of camp.

Falcon Field at sunrise; photo courtesy Keith Fisher

Summer Music Lessons and Classes

The Fine Arts department is once again offering private music lessons and group classes over the summer, including voice, piano, and drums/percussion (if you have experience teaching bass or guitar and would like to offer private lessons through FRCS, please email Amy Sutherland with your experience and interest).

Use the button to learn details about the lessons and classes, including costs and how to sign up.

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Volleyball Camps

FRCS Volleyball Head Coach Amanda Deich is hosting four volleyball camps this summer. All camps take place in June and July, and camps are available for grades 3-5 (June 26-28; 9am-noon), 6-8 (June 26-28; 1-4pm), and 9-12 (July 9-11; 9am-noon, 1-4pm); also available is an area high school team camp on June 20 (email Coach Deich for availability). Camps cover everything you need to grow your skills, no matter your current level.

These camps return for the third year and have been widely popular. They are open to both girls and boys. Use the buttons for more details and to register.

Camp for Grades 3-5
Camp for Grades 6-8
Camp for Grades 9-12

Volleyball court wooden floor with ball on black with copy-space

Work of Art Camps

In this unique summer camp, campers are invited to explore their creativity while having fun and making something new each day that they can take home to enjoy! The camp runs June 3-6 and is open to students entering 2nd-6th grade in the fall of 2024. Campers are welcome to sign up for individual days ($65 each) or all four ($200). Included in the cost of camp are daily snacks and and all supplies needed to complete each project. Students should bring a sack lunch and water bottle to camp each day.

Campers will enjoy a full day (9am-3pm) of creation, games, and play. In addition to working on our projects, we’ll also spend some time on the outside on the playground and playing games such as kickball, capture the flag, tag, and more! We strongly encourage campers to wear and bring sunscreen for our outdoor activities.

Work of Art Camp

Worship/Contemporary Band Camp

These camps are led by Héctor Jardón, JoEllen Nikkel, and Amy Sutherland.
Welcome instruments for this camp include: Drums, bass, keys, acoustic and electric guitar, and vocals
Middle School Camp (grades 6-8) runs June 10-14 from 9-11:30am each day.
Senior High Camp (grades 9-12) runs July 8-12 from 9-11:30am each day.
The cost of each camp is $150.

Students will receive instruction specific to their instrument as well as in the group setting of a band. They will learn basic music theory, improve their practice skills, instrumental skills, and have fun in the process. This camp is a great way to prepare for the coming year and is ideal for anyone interested in joining Chapel Team OR Contemporary Band Elective. Students will be grouped according to their ability level and will be challenged to grow in their musical abilities in an ensemble setting.

Students MUST have some experience on their instrument. If they are a beginner they should consider lessons or group classes instead. Instructor permission or audition is REQUIRED in order to participate in this camp. Fill out the brief form below to apply to participate in the camp, and we will respond with details for admission or audition as appropriate.