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History: 

Becky and David Lockman began Camp Summer Spree at their home on ten acres in Watkinsville, Georgia, in June 2003.  This unique camp is free to participants, providing a summer recreational and learning experience to under-served youth of the Athens/Clarke area.  Because of circumstances beyond their control, these youth would not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in a traditional camp atmosphere.  It is the purpose of Camp Summer Spree to offer such an experience. 

Mission Statement: 

Camp Summer Spree brings community members together to make a positive difference in children’s lives.  We provide a fun, nurturing and educational environment, where kids who need an extra measure of support are guided and encouraged to realize their full potential and individual value. 

Philosophy: 

The philosophy of Camp Summer Spree can be described in the words of Mahatma Gandhi, “If we are to reach real peace in this world, we have to begin with the children.”

A Day in the Life of  Summer Spree Campers: 

8:15-8:20        Arrival  

8: 20-8:40       Morning Assembly and Breakfast 

8:40-9:00        Nature Walk  

9:00-12:15     Campers rotate through classes  

12:15-12:30   Journal Time (Reflection of morning courses and personal feelings) 

12:30-1:00     Lunch 

1:00-1:30       Campers’ Choice Time (choice of computer lab, DDR, Gym)        

1:30-3:30       Organized recreational activity, water sports (canoeing, waterbiking,      

                         swimming 

3:30-3:45       Clean-up 

3:45-4:00       Campers depart camp

Morning Classes: Changing the Generational Cycle

Decision Making, Conflict Reconciliation, Goal Setting, Sex Education, Peer Pressure, Wood Carving, Carpentry, Money Management, Art,  Physical Fitness, Dental Hygiene,  Nutrition, Cooking, Black History, Salsa Dancing, Vocabulary Development, Fire Safety, Bicycle Restoration , Mechanics, and  Maintenance.

Daily Career Speakers : Plumbing, Residential Home Construction, Dentistry, Medicine, Law, Music, African Art, Sewing, Computers,  Massage Therapy, Music Professor

Afternoon Activities: Emphasis is placed on team building, health and fitness awareness, skill building, learning good sportsmanship

Dance Dance Revolution, Basketball, Ping Pong, Canoeing, Water Biking, Swimming, Rope Swing, Board Games, Physical Fitness, Slip and Slide, Movies, Use of Computer Lab, Kick ball, Dodge ball,