Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School

Summer Day Camps

Our Summer Day Camp program features instruction in arts and athletics from our experience coaching and fine arts staff. Designed for children of all skill levels, our camps encourage development and specialized training. Join us on campus this June and July for an incredible summer experience!

June 6-10, 2022

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Basketball Skills Academy

This weeklong Basketball Skills Academy will teach basketball skills for all levels and include games and competitions.

Dates: June 6-10, 2022 from 9 AM-4 PM
Cost: $250
Ages: 6-17 (Co-ed)
Led by: Coach Garrett Kelly, Rabun Gap Head Boys Basketball Coach
Cirque Clinic: Session 1

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is one of the only schools in the United States to offer a full Cirque program for students. Now your child can have the cirque experience in the summer! Cirque Clinic introduces and develops all levels of performers into the circus arts, drawing on elements of theatre, acrobatics, and dance. Students will train under the leadership of Rabun Gap Instructor Terri Manoogian as well as seasoned cirque performers. Students will have the chance to try various cirque apps, including aerial silks and lyra while working on more advanced training.

Dates: June 6-10, 2022 from 1-4 PM
Cost: $150
Ages: 5-9 (Coed)
Led by: Terri Manoogian, Rabun Gap Arts Teacher and Cirque Instructor
Cirque Fun: Session 1

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is one of the only schools in the United States to offer a full Cirque program for students. Now your child can have the cirque experience in the summer! Cirque Fun introduces young performers to the circus arts, drawing on elements of theatre, acrobatics, and dance. Students will train under the leadership of Rabun Gap Instructor Terri Manoogian as well as seasoned cirque performers. Students will have the chance to try various cirque apps, including aerial silks and lyra.

Dates: June 6-10, 2022 from 9 AM-noon
Cost: $150
Ages: 5-9
Led by: Terri Manoogian, Rabun Gap Arts Teacher and Cirque Instructor
Rabun Gap Feeder Soccer Camp

This four-day camp is designed for our youngest soccer players. All kids ages 4-12 are encouraged to participate. Camp will be led by Rabun Gap Boy’s head Soccer Coach, Jesse Brown and Rabun Gap Girl’s head Soccer Coach, Jesse Greener. Players will have the opportunity to learn and play with current varsity and junior varsity Eagles. Your player should expect a rounded soccer experience including: a broad range of soccer techniques, skills, tactics, and game play. All players will be challenged at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment!

This is a four-day camp (Monday-Thursday). In the event of rain, Friday will be a makeup date.

Dates: June 6-10, 2022 from 9 AM-4 PM
Cost: $300
Ages: 4-12 (Co-ed)
Led by: Coach Jesse Greener, Rabun Gap Head Girls Soccer Coach and Coach Jesse Brown, Rabun Gap Head Boys Soccer Coach
Strings Camp: Session 1

Calling all violin, viola, cello, and bass players! Come join your fellow musicians for a fun week of string orchestra camp. Each day we will play music games, work on a fiddle tune and classical tune for an end-of-week performance, and have fun making music. Students need 1 year of experience playing their instrument and the camp is open to students in rising 2nd to rising 6th grade. A limited number of instruments are available for use during class and if students have an instrument they are encouraged to bring it.

Dates: June 6-10, 2022 from 1-4 PM
Cost: $150
Ages: Rising 2nd-6th grades
Led by: Liz Dinwiddie, Rabun Gap Director of Strings

June 13-17, 2022

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Baseball Camp

A baseball camp that encompasses all breakdowns of baseball: fielding, baserunning, sportsmanship, hitting, pitching, agility, strength, and conditioning. There will be drills and skill breakdown accompanied by scrimmages.

This camp combines a fun learning environment with a focus on pushing the player to the next level. We accept all learning levels and the camp will be divided by skill level. Stretching, speed, agility, and strength will start the day (i.e. ladders, parachutes, sleds, cone work.) We will then go into skill breakdowns (i.e. infield glove work, outfield, catching etcc) and into on-field games.

Dates: June 13-17, 2022 from 9 AM-1 PM
Cost: $150
Ages: 9-17 (Boys)
Led By: Coach Clark Wright, Rabun Gap Head Baseball Coach
Lacrosse Fundamentals

This four-day clinic will introduce students to the game of lacrosse and/or build on their past experiences. We will celebrate the culture of sport and relationships in the game as well as the heritage of the game-high values of the Rabun Gap Lacrosse community. Daily activity includes instruction in lacrosse skills: catching, throwing, scooping ground balls, and defense. There will be an emphasis on free play as well, as we believe that our students learn best by doing! This is a very light contact camp. No protective equipment is required. The only required equipment will be a water bottle and a stick. If the student would like to borrow a stick for the week, Rabun Gap will supply one.

This is a Monday-Thursday camp.

Dates: June 13-16, 2022 (Monday-Thursday) from 9 AM-noon
Cost: $100
Ages: Rising 2nd-6th grades
Led By: Coach Ryne Linsley, Rabun Gap Head Boys Lacrosse Coach
Lower School Academic Camp (K-2)

Lower School Academic Camp provides a week of academic enrichment in a highly engaging and rigorous environment to prepare students for the upcoming school year. Small class size and explicit instruction provided in phonics, reading, math, and writing. Students will also be enriched in STEAM, art, and other physical activities.

This camp is to preview content for the next grade. If intensive remediation is needed, 1:1 tutoring may be a more suitable alternative to academic camp

Dates: June 13-17, 2022 from 9 AM-3:30 PM
Cost: $850
Ages: Rising kindergarten-2nd grades
Led By: Amanda Garner, Lower School Teacher

June 20-24, 2022

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Boys Soccer Camp: Session 1

These four-day camps are designed for experienced soccer players who are looking to continue to improve! The camp will be led by three-time State Championship Coach Jesse Brown, joined by some of his defending champion Rabun Gap Soccer Players. Players should expect a week of soccer geared to push them to become better players, work on their skills, and continue to learn the game at a high level! The week will include technical skill building, small sided games, tactical analysis, and full-sided play. The goal is for each participant to improve and gain a stronger knowledge of the game by the end of the week while having fun!

This is a four-day camp (Monday-Thursday). In the event of rain, Friday will be a makeup date.

Dates: June 20-23, 2022 from 9 AM-noon
Cost: $200
Ages: Rising 4th-9th grades (boys)
Led by: Coach Jesse Brown, Rabun Gap Head Boys Soccer Coach
Lower School Academic Camp (3-5)

Lower School Academic Camp provides a week of academic enrichment in a highly engaging and rigorous environment to prepare students for the upcoming school year. Small class size and explicit instruction provided in phonics, reading, math, and writing. Students will also be enriched in STEAM, art, and other physical activities.

This camp is to preview content for the next grade. If intensive remediation is needed, 1:1 tutoring may be a more suitable alternative to academic camp

Dates: June 20-24, 2022 from 9 AM-3:30 PM
Cost: $850
Ages: Rising 3rd-5th grades
Led By: Amanda Garner, Lower School Teacher

July 18-22, 2022

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Football Camp

Have fun and learn the game of football with the Rabun Gap Football Coaching Staff!

Dates: July 18-22, 2022, 9am-Noon
Cost: $100
Ages: Rising 3rd-8th Grade (Coed)
Led By: Rabun Gap Football Coaching Staff

July 25-29, 2022

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ABC Art

ABC Art Camp is a fun and exciting multi-sensory approach to writing our letters. Proper letter formation is an essential part of early childhood education. When taught in sequential order through multi-sensory activities, students can remember how to form letters neatly and smoothly. Letter identification and letter-sound correspondence will also be explored during camp. At the end of the week, students will have their very own personal ABC deck keepsake that will correspond to the sounds and images used in our Lower School Fundations curriculum.

Dates: July 25-29, 2022 from 9 AM-1 PM
Cost: $500
Ages: 4-6 (Coed)
Led By: Deanne Gallo-Hounsell and Dori Childs, Rabun Gap Early Learning Teachers
Cirque Clinic: Session 2

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is one of the only schools in the United States to offer a full Cirque program for students. Now your child can have the cirque experience in the summer! Cirque Clinic introduces and develops all levels of performers into the circus arts, drawing on elements of theatre, acrobatics, and dance. Students will train under the leadership of Rabun Gap Instructor Terri Manoogian as well as seasoned cirque performers. Students will have the chance to try various cirque apps, including aerial silks and lyra while working on more advanced training.

Dates: July 25-29, 2022 from 1-4 PM
Cost: $150
Ages: 10+ (Coed)
Led by: Terri Manoogian, Rabun Gap Arts Teacher and Cirque Instructor
Cirque Fun: Session 2

Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School is one of the only schools in the United States to offer a full Cirque program for students. Now your child can have the cirque experience in the summer! Cirque Fun introduces young performers to the circus arts, drawing on elements of theatre, acrobatics, and dance. Students will train under the leadership of Rabun Gap Instructor Terri Manoogian as well as seasoned cirque performers. Students will have the chance to try various cirque apps, including aerial silks and lyra.

Dates: July 25-29, 2022 from 9 AM-noon
Cost: $150
Ages: 5-9 (Coed)
Led by: Terri Manoogian, Rabun Gap Arts Teacher and Cirque Instructor
Girls Soccer Camp

This four-day camp is designed for middle and high school-aged girls soccer players. All players, current and new, are encouraged to participate! Camp will be led by Rabun Gap Girl’s head Soccer Coach, Jesse Greener and Rabun Gap Middle School Girls Soccer Head Coach Allison Mattis. Players will also have the opportunity to play and learn from players who are currently competing at the collegiate level. Your player should expect a rounded soccer experience including a broad range of soccer techniques, skills, tactics, and gameplay. All players will be challenged at an appropriate level while receiving instruction in a fun, positive environment!

This is a four-day camp (Monday-Thursday). In the event of rain, Friday will be a makeup date.

Dates: July 25-28, 2022 from 9 AM-noon
Cost: $250
Ages: Rising 6th-12th grades (Coed)
Led by: Coach Jesse Greener, Rabun Gap Head Girls Soccer Coach and Coach Allison Mattis, Rabun Gap Head Middle School Girls Soccer Coach
Strings Camp: Session 2

Calling all students who would like to try a new orchestra instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass)! Come join your fellow musicians for a fun week of string orchestra camp. We will learn how to hold and properly play a string instrument, play music games, and work on an easy tune for an informal friends and family performance at the end of the week. This camp is for students who are interested in trying a new instrument before they commit to an instrument for the 2022-23 school year! The camp is open to students in rising 2nd to rising 5th grade. Students in rising 2nd and 3rd grades can try violin and cello. Students in rising 4th and 6th grades can try violin, viola, cello, and bass. There are a limited number of instruments so be sure to sign up early!

Dates: July 25-29, 2022 from 9 AM-noon
Cost: $150
Ages: Rising 2nd-6th grades
Led by: Liz Dinwiddie, Rabun Gap Director of Strings

Thursday 3X Lacrosse Pickup League

This summer we will run a weekly pickup league that will group coed students by age and ability level to play 3v3 lacrosse. Led by Head Coach Ryne Linsley, this eight-week program will run Thursdays beginning June 2 and ending July 21 from 5-6:30 PM.

Dates: June 2, June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, & July 21

Cost: $120 or $20 per session

Ages: Rising 4th-10th Grade (Coed)
Led by: Coach Ryne Linsley, Rabun Gap Head Lacrosse Coach

Summer Day Camps & Programs FAQs

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

Do I have to be a Rabun Gap student to participate in summer day camps?

No, our camps are open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Where do day camps take place?

Our Summer Day Camps make use of our beautiful 1,400-acre campus and athletic facilities. More details about dropoff and pickup locations will be emailed to parents before the camp start date.

Our Lower School Academic Success Camp is located at the Evelyne Sheats Lower School.
What forms are required to attend camp?

All campers must complete and return the required permission and medical forms to attend summer day camps. Forms can be accessed through the online registration process.
What is your cancelation policy?

Full payment is due at the time of registration. $75.00 of the tuition paid at registration is non-refundable. There will be no refund of tuition after May 1, 2021. A full refund will be granted should a class need to be canceled by the school due to low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances.
What is a typical day like at Summer Camp?

For arts and athletics camps, our experienced coaches lead campers in structured skill development and activities.

For our Lower School Academic Camp, students receive structured academic instruction in reading, phonics, writing skills, and math in classes that are grouped by age and skill level. Students will work one-on-one and in small groups with teachers. There will be a 30-minute break for snacks and recess during the day for the academic camp.
What should I bring to camp?

All sports camp participants need to wear apparel appropriate to their sport or activity. Additional information for each specific camp will be emailed to parents before the camp start date.

All sports camp participants are required to bring a water bottle. For outdoor sports camps, participants are encouraged to also bring a hat and apply sunscreen prior to arriving at camp. For all athletic camps, participants are encouraged to bring appropriate sports gear for their sport. Additional information for each specific camp will be emailed to parents before the camp start date.

Campers must leave electronic devices at home so they can be fully immersed in the camp experience. Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School accepts no responsibility for the loss or damage of campers’ personal property, including electronic devices.
Is lunch provided?
Lunch is not provided for Summer Day Camps. Campers are encouraged to bring a water bottle, and a lunch if the camp is full-day.

Campers will be provided a snack at the Lower School Academic Camps.
Can I register multiple children for camp?

Yes! You will be able to register multiple children on the same registration portal.
Who can I contact with questions about camp?

Please contact Kiana Miles at summercamps@rabungap.org for general camp and registration questions. Parents will receive an email at least a week prior to camp with important details about pickup/dropoff and what to bring.