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A Note From The Director
Dear Parents,
It’s so wonderful to see current, former and new students here in our summer camps this year. Every year, there are children who come back from near or far to do camp with us and it’s amazing to see how they grow up. Some staff members see children they taught over three years ago. Similarly, I love seeing our former staff members here everyday. Besides our dance recitals, this is the one time of year when I have a large number of former staff members all working together everyday. It’s a fun reunion every summer. Below, we have put together a little intro of our summer camp staff! Check it out.
If you are not here for camp this year, but are coming back in the fall, I suggest you start looking at your schedules and registering for classes. Ballet, Gymnastics and Parkour tend to sell out! For children under age 4 in our morning classes, we are offering 45% off a 2nd class! Your child can take combos such as Ballet and Gym, or Sports and Gym, or Art and Soccer!
Warm Wishes,
Katie Kheel
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Meet Some of Our
Summer Staff!
We asked our teachers how they spent their summers growing up, their favorite summer activity, and their favorite summer treat.
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Claire teaches in the Turtles, Dolphins, and Seahorses groups!
“Growing up, I would travel and attend dance summer camps! I’ve been to Northern California, Boston, New York, and even Italy!
In the summer, I love having more time to explore the city and be with friends.
My favorite summer treat is definitely ice cream!”
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Ashley is a teacher in the Seahorses group!
“As a child, I went to amusement parks with my family.
My favorite summer activity is riding roller coasters!
My favorite summer treat is sorbet with sprinkles and fruit.”
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Sarah is a teacher in the Turtles, Gymnastics and Dance Camp groups!
“I grew up in Florida so if I wasn’t at the beach I would hang out by the pool! I went to sleep away camp for a week or two in the summer, but once I got older and started dancing more I would go to a dance intensive every summer until I graduated.
My absolute favorite summer activity is the beach! I love spending the whole day at the beach then going to a shack or restaurant on the water to have dinner and watch the sunset!
My favorite summer treat is fresh fruit like pineapple or watermelon! And of course, ice cream, preferably soft serve!”
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Lila is a teacher in the Dolphins group!
“As a child, I went to a summer day camp just like Discovery!
My favorite summer activity is picnics in the park.
My favorite summer treat is ice cream cake.”
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Josh teaches Almost On My Own!
“I went to summer camp as a child and spent most of my time in the water. I loved swimming in any body of water I could find!
My favorite summer activity is probably swimming or napping.
My favorite summer treat is ice cream sandwiches. They are, objectively, the perfect treat.”
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Marissa is a Gymnastics Camp and Dance Camp teacher!
“I spent my summers in dance camp and being on the beach as much as possible!
My favorite summer activity is driving to the beach, relaxing, and reading a good book with my toes in the sand.
My favorite summer treat is watermelon and feta salad with mint. So good and refreshing!”
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Timi is a teacher in the Dolphins group!
“In the summer, I always helped my mom in the garden.
My favorite summer activity is reading outside!
My favorite summer treat is ice cream all the way! Cookies and cream or anything peanut butter flavor!”
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Katrina is a teacher in the Turtles group!
“During the summers, my family (Mom, Dad & older brother) would go on a big road trip. We would drive from San Diego to Rock Port Texas to visit my grandparents, to New Orleans to visit more family, and then spend our remaining days on the bayou in Louisiana. It was truly the best! Many laughs & wonderful memories from those trips.
My favorite summer activity is swimming!
My favorite summer treat is ice cream! It’s truly my favorite treat year round, but especially in the summer months when it’s so hot outside.”
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Joe is a gymnastics coach who teaches in the gymnastics camp, Turtles, Dolphins, and Seahorses!
“During the summers I would go on vacation with my family to the countryside and beach.
My favorite summer activity is camping.
My favorite summer treats are watermelon and pineapple.”
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Jordanne is a teacher in the Turtles group!
“When I was a child, I spent most of my summers playing with neighborhood friends and going to the park with my mom.
My favorite summer activity would have to be going to the beach, it’s perfect for really hot days!
My favorite summer food is an Outshine pomegranate fruit bar.”
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Denise is a gymnastics coach who teaches in the Gymnastics and Dance Camps!
“In the summer as a child I was always active. I spent most days bike riding or in the park with friends and family. I also enjoyed spending the day at the beach eating ice cream and building sand castles!”
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Chris is a gymnastics coach in the Gymnastics and Dance Camps!
“As a child, I went to summer camps, theme parks and a lot of activities.
My favorite summer activities were sports, water wars and family events.
My favorite summer treat is ice cream sandwiches.”
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Mary is a gymnastics coach and our Gym Director!
“As a child I spent summers in nature. As a family, we spent most time camping, canoeing or floating down the Chippewa River via canoe or inner tube. I was lucky enough to grow up in beautiful Northern Michigan, so summers consisted of all outdoor time.
As an adult, things haven’t changed much. I enjoy 6am Friday trips to Jones Beach with a good book and most weekends in the Poconos riding ATVs, hiking or hanging in a hammock.
My favorite summer treats are S’mores and hot dogs cooked on the fire.”
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Katie is the Director of Discovery Programs!
“During the summers as a child, I enjoyed going to my grandmother’s house to ride my bike and play in her yard. I also loved our family trips to Old Orchard Beach, Maine.
My favorite activity during the summer is exploring beaches and being active outside with my daughter.
My favorite summer treat is ice cream on a cone!”
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Julia is our Program Coordinator!
“As a child, I spent the summers camping and traveling.
Some of my favorite things to do in the summer are camping, traveling, and going on vacations!
My favorite summer treat is watermelon.”
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Samantha is our Office Manager and Assistant to the Director!
“As a child, I went to day camp and spent a week at the beach with my family.
My favorite summer activity is spending the day at the beach or going to the dog park with my dog.
My favorite summer treats are ice cream and mangoes!”
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In June, we celebrated Katrina’s wedding to her husband, Gregory! We wish them a lifetime of happiness and love together.
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Photo Op: USAIGC Worlds Competition
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Discovery Announcements!
Summer Classes
Our next summer session begins the week of July 29th and runs for four weeks in August. Register now!
Summer Camp
We are still open for registration for August camps! We have day camp offerings for ages 2-13.
Fall Registration
Our Fall class schedule is up online. We are offering a 45% discount off of the second class for toddlers under age 4 for morning classes only before 12:00pm.
Many gymnastics, ballet and parkour classes sell out so book early.
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