Summer @ NFA
- Art Preview Camp - Grades 6-8
- SMCA Art Camp - Grades 3-5
- SMCA Littles Art Camp - Grades 1-3
- Summer Band at NFA - Grades 5-9
- Conditioning for Student - Athletes - Grades 9-12
- Littles Dance Camp - Grades K-5
- Summer Dance Intensive - Grades 8-12
- Middle School Dance Camp - Grades 6-8
- Youth Lacrosse Clinic - grades 2-8
- Volleyball Camp - Grades 5-9
- Wildcat Hoop School - Grades 2-9
- Norwich Soccer Clinic - Grades 2-9
Art Preview Camp - Grades 6-8
Throughout the one-week session, students in grades 6-8 (incoming 9th-grade students as well) will explore a variety of mediums, ranging from Metal & Jewelry, Clay/Sculpture, Digital Photography, Graphic Design, and Drawing/Painting.
Students will be working on projects each morning, break for lunch, and then continue working on projects! During camp, students will be following all safety protocols.
This is a great opportunity for students who love art and would like to experience what NFA has to offer! All classes are taught by NFA teachers.
AGE: Children in grades 6 - 8
FEE: $250.00
(Fees include the cost of supplies)
PLACE: Norwich Free Academy – Bradlaw Building
DATES: July 8 – 12, 2024
TIME: 9 am – 3 pm
NOTES TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Advanced registration for the Middle School Art Preview Camp is strongly recommended to secure a student’s place in class. Enrollment is limited and accepted on a first-paid basis. Registrations will not be processed without payment. Registration closes on Friday, July 2nd. Cancellations for class must be made by prior to July 6th for a complete refund. Please complete the enclosed registration and medical form. All students are required to have both forms on file.
If you have any questions, please contact: Sarah LeFrancois, lefrancoiss@nfaschool.org.
SMCA Art Camp - Grades 3-5
SMCA Art Camp offers children in grades 3 – 5, the opportunity to experience the arts for a week, and have fun creating while challenging their imaginations and meeting new friends. Students will be creating 4 - 5 projects throughout the week. Projects that students will be creating include a variety of mediums, such as Printmaking, Painting, Clay, Sculpture, Design, and Drawing. Each week of camp students will experience a different set of projects. Students will be working on projects each morning, break for lunch, and then continue working on projects! This is a great opportunity for students who love art!
AGE: Children in grades 3 - 5
FEE: $250 per week
(Fees include the cost of supplies)
PLACE: Norwich Free Academy – Bradlaw Building
DATES: Session One: July 8 – 12, 2024
Session Two: July 15 - 19, 2024
TIME: 9 am – 3 pm
NOTES TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Advanced registration for Art Camp is strongly recommended to secure a student’s place in class. Enrollment is limited and accepted on a first-paid basis. Registrations will not be processed without payment. Registration closes on Friday, July 2. Cancellations for class must be made by prior to July 6th for a complete refund.
Advanced registration for Art Camp is strongly recommended to secure a student’s place in class. Enrollment is limited and accepted on a first-paid basis. Registrations will not be processed without payment. Registration closes on Friday, July 2. Cancellations for class must be made by prior to July 6th for a complete refund.
If you have any questions, please contact: Sarah LeFrancois, lefrancoiss@nfaschool.org.
SMCA Littles Art Camp - Grades 1-3
SMCA Littles Art Camp offers children in grades 1-3 the opportunity to experience the arts for a week, and have fun creating while challenging their imaginations and meeting new friends. Projects that students will be creating include a variety of mediums, such as Printmaking, Painting, Clay, Sculpture, Design, and Drawing.
AGE: Children ages 6-8
FEE: $150
(Fees include the cost of supplies)
PLACE: Norwich Free Academy – Bradlaw Building
DATES: June 24-28, 2024
TIME: 9 am – 12 pm
Summer Band at NFA - Grades 5-9
Spend a week with the NFA Music Department, making music, having fun, and preparing for an end of the week concert! Show your wild side with daily spirit days, get to know current NFA Band students (band-aids), and work with band directors from our surrounding middle school programs!
This one week day camp is open to any students from any town who have at least 1 year of experience on a band instrument (Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba, Piano (will play mallet percussion), Percussion.
Students must supply their own woodwind or brass instruments, however percussion equipment will be provided! Included in the camp tuition: A Summer Band at NFA T-Shirt, All spirit days & supplies, a pizza party on concert day for all campers!
Bring: Instrument, Sneakers, Water, Snack
GRADES: 5-9
*Current NFA Students entering Grades 10-12 can apply to be camp counselors
FEE: $175
PLACE: Norwich Free Academy – Bradlaw Building
DATES: TBD
*Concert: TBD
TIME: 9 am – 12 pm
Conditioning for Student - Athletes - Grades 9-12
Students continue to build on their growth, success, and commitment as student-athletes at Norwich Free Academy.
FEE: There is no fee for summer conditioning
TIME: 6-11 am
DATES: July 1 - August 9, 2024 (will not meet July 4)
PLACE: Weight room, turf field, NFA campus
ALL current and incoming student-athletes must complete the student-athlete participation registration through FamilyID, and have an updated physical on file with the school nurse prior to participating.
Contact, Information and Registration:
Roy Wentworth
Roy Wentworth
Athletic Director
Littles Dance Camp - Grades K-5
Summer Littles Dance Camp is offered to children in grades K - 5. Students will participate in warm ups, stretches, movement games, skill based activities, imagery to movement, and all sorts of creative dance! Students will also be introduced to choreography in creating their own sequences and learning some from their teachers. There will be a performance at the end of the week for families. This is a great opportunity for students who love to dance!
GRADES: K-5
FEE: $225
TIME: 9 am – 2 pm
DATES: July 22 - 26, 2024
PLACE: Norwich Free Academy – Dance Studio (rm. 4220)
NOTES TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Advanced registration is strongly recommended to secure a spot in class. Registration will not be processed without payment. Registration will end on June 23. Cancellations for class must be made prior to June 15th for a complete refund.
Questions? Please contact:
Summer Dance Intensive - Grades 8-12
The NFA Dance Program is offering a Summer Dance Intensive for students to improve their dance techniques and stay active over the summer. Classes will be taught by guest artists. Space is limited. Masks are optional.
GRADES: 9-12
FEE: $225
TIME: 9 am – 2 pm
DATES: August 5 - 9, 2024
PLACE: Norwich Free Academy – Dance Studio (rm. 4220)
EXAMPLE TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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9:00-9:45 |
Stretching & Conditioning |
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9:45-11:00 |
Ballet |
Ballet |
Ballet |
Improv |
Ballet |
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11:00-12:15 |
Jazz |
Lyrical/Contemp |
Hip Hop |
Contemp |
Jazz |
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12:15-12:45 |
Lunch |
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12:45-2:00 |
Turns, leaps
and jumps
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Acro |
Modern |
Acro |
Hip Hop |
*Schedule with guest artist announcements will be finalized prior to the start of the intensive.
**Schedule subject to change without notice
NOTES TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Advanced registration is strongly recommended to secure a spot in class. A registration will not be processed without payment. Registration will continue through the week of camp for drop-ins. Cancellations for class must be made prior to July 6th for a complete refund.
Questions? Please contact:
Ashley Caldeira
Dance Instructor
Visual & Performing Arts
860-425-5516
Middle School Dance Camp - Grades 6-8
Middle School Dance Camp is offered to children in grades 6-8. Keeping students active over the summer, taking classes to advance their skills in both dance and performance.
GRADES: 6-8
FEE: $225
TIME: 9 am – 2 pm
DATES: July 29 - August 2, 2024
PLACE: Norwich Free Academy – Dance Studio (rm. 4220)
NOTES TO PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Advanced registration is strongly recommended to secure a spot in class. Registration will not be processed without payment. Registration will end on June 23. Cancellations for class must be made prior to June 15th for a complete refund.
Questions? Please contact:
Youth Lacrosse Clinic - grades 2-8
Provide each athlete an opportunity to learn and strengthen their basic skills and concepts with the game of lacrosse. Open to girls and boys (coached by NFA coaches with separate drills).
To bring for girls: Stick, mouthguard, goggles, water bottle, sneakers or cleats
To bring for boys: Stick, mouthguard, water bottle, sneakers or cleats, helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves
GRADE: 2-8
FEE: $100
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
DATE: June 24 - 28, 2024
PLACE: NFA turf field
Questions? Contact Sarah Burchman, burchmans@nfaschool.org.
Volleyball Camp - Grades 5-9
In collaboration with the Norwich Recreation Department. A co-ed camp to provide a positive and supportive environment where kids can learn the game of volleyball. Instruction led by NFA Head Volleyball Coach, Raleigh Orzsulak-Borecki.
GRADE: 5-9
FEE: FREE (Half day, Norwich resident), $50 (Half day, Non-resident)
FREE (Full day, Norwich Resident), $100 (Full day, Non-resident)
TIME: 9am - 11:30 pm (half day) 8-12 year olds
9 am- 2 pm (full day) 10-14 year olds
DATE: August 5 - 9, 2024
PLACE: Alumni Gym, Norwich Free Academy
For more information, and to register, click here.
*This program is administered through The City of Norwich's Recreation Department.
Wildcat Hoop School - Grades 2-9
Instruction by NFA Boys & Girls coaches and players with a focus on basketball skills development and fun! All kids will receive a FREE t-shirt with their registration.
AGE: Boys & Girls entering grades 2 -9
FEE: $100
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
DATE: July 15 - 19, 2024
PLACE: Alumni Gymnasium - Norwich Free Academy
FEE: $100
TIME: 9 am - 12 pm
DATE: July 15 - 19, 2024
PLACE: Alumni Gymnasium - Norwich Free Academy
Players should bring a light snack and drink
Pickup at 12 pm SHARP. No supervision after this time.
Pickup at 12 pm SHARP. No supervision after this time.
Questions? Contact Head Girls Basketball Coach Courtney Gomez gomezc@nfaschool.org
Norwich Soccer Clinic - Grades 2-9
Learn to Play the Game of Soccer "International Style." Instill the fundamentals of soccer in participants, improve self-esteem and confidence in participants, and experience a true soccer atmosphere that includes:
- conditioning
- drills
- skills
- ball control
- scrimmages
- shooting practice
- goalkeeper training
- fun games.
Players should wear soccer equipment and bring their own soccer balls. Please label all equipment. Bring snacks and drinks, but please, no glass!
AGE: Children in grades 2 - 9
FEE: $130 per session (non-refundable)
PLACE: TBD
FEE: $130 per session (non-refundable)
PLACE: TBD
DATES: Session 1: June 24, 25, 26 - 4-7 pm
Session 2: August 19, 20, 21 - 5-8 pm
Session 2: August 19, 20, 21 - 5-8 pm
Questions? Contact NFA Boys Head Soccer Coach, Robert Briones, brionesr@nfaschool.org.