Each year, FACS coaches offer spring and summer camps in various sports. Teachers also offer academic camps to help students develop skills and prepare for the upcoming school year.
In the fine arts, area, secondary students participate in summer band camp at FACS, and students interested in forensics, mock trial or student congress may attend summer camps in various locations.
Summer 2008
Academic Camps:
Art Camp, June 9-13, 2008
Instructor: Jeanette Leake
Individualized attention is given to develop art skills. Students aged 6, 7 and 8 are taught from 10 a.m. to Noon; students aged 9, 10 and 11 take class from 1-3 p.m. The cost is $125 and includes all supplies. Pick up a flier in the school office or contact Jeanette Leake at 385-1897 or 233-8622.
Chess Camp, Weeks of July 14 and 28 and August 4
Instructor: Dale Flickinger
FACS math teacher Dale Flickinger is widely recognized for his skill in teaching the game of chess to Mid-South area students. For more information about chess camp, pick up a flier in the school office.
Science Camp, Weeks of May 27, June 2 and June 9
Instructor: Patti Jelinek
This program is taught in Germantown by a homeschooling mom with a love for and credentials in science. The program consists of three camp topics for students in grades 3 and 4. Pricing is $90 per camp with discounted purchases for multiple camps. Download the science camp brochure, or, for more information, contact Ms. Jelinek at hsbiology@bellsouth.net.
Shurley Method English Camp, July 14-18, 2008
Instructor: Terri Downing
This camp is designed to help incoming elementary students adjust to the Shurley English method which is taught at FACS.
Contact: Terri Downing
458-5543 (school)
Athletic Camps:
You may download the brochure for our athletic camps, listed below, complete the necessary information, and mail the enrollment form and payment to:
FACS Sports Camps
8650 Wanut Grove Road
Cordova, TN 38018
Volleyball Camp, May 27-May 30, 2008
This camp is for girls entering grades 4-8. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $75. Coach Judy Bramlett describes this as a skills camp with lots of one-on-one training. Campers will be divided into groups based on skill level and will work on passing, serving, setting, and learning the game. Each session will end with a fun game played with the FACS varsity players. Contact: Coach Judi Bramlett
458-5543 ext. 148 (school); 522-6505 (home); 262-2544 (cell)
Softball Camp, June 2-June 6, 2008
Girls entering grades 4-8 may attend. Hours are 9 a.m. to noon. Cost is $75. Campers will play lots of games and practice basic skills such as base running, fielding, and hitting (including bunting). Coach Philip Spain, with three state appearances, instructs, and is assisted by varsity softball players. Contact: Coach Judi Bramlett
458-5543 ext. 148 (school); 522-6505 (home); 262-2544 (cell)
Boys Basketball Camp, June 2-June 6, 2008
This camp is for boys entering grades 4-8 and runs from 9-12 a.m. to noon. The cost is $75. Campers will have fun (#1 camp goal) while learning the fundamentals of basketball (shooting, rebounding, defending, passing and dribbling) and experiencing game situations. Contact: Coach Harold Cagle
458-5543 (school); 550-1331 (home)
Girls Basketball Camp, June 16-June 20, 2008
Girls entering grades 4-8 may attend. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $75. Campers will have fun (#1 camp goal) while learning the fundamentals of basketball (shooting, rebounding, defending, passing and dribbling) and experiencing game situations. Contact: Coach Stanley Scott
458-5543 (school)
Golf Camp, June 9-June 12, 2008
Both boys and girls entering grades 4-8 may participate. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $100. Contact: Coach Philip Spain
458-5543 (school); 619-5404 (home)
Baseball Camp, June 16-June 19, 2008
This camp is for boys entering grades 4-8. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $100. This is a four-day camp with Friday the 20th set aside as a "rain date." Students will work on the fundamentals of throwing, fielding, pitching, catching, hitting and sliding. FACS coaches and players will instruct. Contact: Coach Cory Concus
458-5543 (school); 494-0770 (home)
Football Camp, July 7-July 11, 2008
Boys entering grades 4-8 may attend. Camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $75. Our varsity coaches, all of whom have college playing experience, coach the camp. Activities include daily devotionals, guest speakers (current and former FACS or college players), daily competition, and instruction for every position. Campers receive a T-shirt. Contact: Coach Don Purvis
458-5543 (school); 240-2180 (home)