SDU - Training World Changers - Morning Session
We all want to develop resilient kids who avoid life’s major pitfalls. The way to do that is to train them to have confidence, purpose, and the passion to make a difference for the benefit of others.
Join us as we look at how to develop boys into resilient young men who are confident of their purpose and equipped to take action.
For all dads!
Meal Options
Breakfast: $5 for Chick-Fil-A Chicken Minis and CoffeeCan't make a morning meeting? This event is also available at lunch time.
SDU - Training World Changers - Lunch Session
We all want to develop resilient kids who avoid life’s major pitfalls. The way to do that is to train them to have confidence, purpose, and the passion to make a difference for the benefit of others.
Join us as we look at how to develop boys into resilient young men who are confident of their purpose and equipped to take action.
For all dads!
Meal Options
Lunch: $8 for Pimentos Kitchen Boxed LunchWe will begin serving food 15 minutes prior to the above start times.
Can't make a lunch meeting? This event is also available at breakfast time.
Before and After-Camp Care
Before Care is $30 per child per week. It runs from 7:30am–9:00am. It is offered for students enrolled in full-day camps (9am-3pm) and morning camps (9am-12noon).
After Care is $60 per child per week. It runs from 3:00pm–5:30pm. It is offered for students enrolled in full-day camps (9am-3pm) and afternoon camps (12noon-3pm or 1pm-4pm).
A discounted price is offered for camps that are less than 5 days.
For more information, contact the Assistant Director of Summer Programs: Lyssa Fisackerly at 901–842–4609 or lfisackerly@pdsmemphis.org.
PK Extended Care
If your child is attending a half-day morning PK camp, we are offering extended care from Noon until 3pm during those weeks.
A discounted price is offered during weeks with less than 5 days.
Campers will eat their packed lunch and have a rest period followed by play on the playground or in the gym. Campers should bring a blanket or mat cover for rest period.
For more information, contact the Assistant Director of Summer Programs: Lyssa Fisackerly at 901–842–4609 or lfisackerly@pdsmemphis.org.
Interpreting Your Son's ERB Scores
For parents of 2nd-6th grade boys. Mad Scientist
For Grades: Senior Kindergarten
We are back for more experiments and explosions! Come join your SK friends at science camp for a crazy good time! We have new experiments this time around that we are sure you will love! All supplies are included in the cost.
Instructor: Lydia Butler & Tosha Thomas, PDS Teachers
Minimum: 10
JK Star Wars - April Session 2
For Grades: Junior Kindergarten
Calling all PDS Jedis! Join us in a galaxy far far away for some Star Wars fun!
We will watch a short Clone Wars movie, have a tasty snack, and play, play play!!
Sessions each month!
Instructors: Holly Yarbrough
Minimum: 5
Friday Night Movie Night!!! - The Sequel!
For Grades: Young Knights Pre-Kindergarten
We are so excited to offer a movie night for the YK and PK boys this semester! We will provide with boys with a pizza dinner, yummy snacks, and a night to remember!!
Instructors: Ellen Kinney and Abbie Faith
Minimum: 10
Movie Night (JK-1st) - The Finale!
For Grades: Boy and Girls Junior Kindergarten Senior Kindergarten 1st Grade
Can’t wait to see you at movie night…bring your friends and neighbors….invite friends from other schools….girls welcome!
Come have a fun night with your friends while your parents have a movie night of their own.
Pizza, popcorn, and a drink will be provided. Movie will be age appropriate. Wear your favorite sports jersey or sports pajamas. This special night will fill up fast so please register as soon as possible.
If your son has a sports game, he may come after his game is finished.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Also available for 2nd-4th grades.
Instructors: Holly Yarbrough, Shari Caruthers
Minimum: 20
Movie Night (2nd-4th) - The Finale!
For Grades: 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade
Can’t wait to see you at movie night…bring your friends and neighbors….invite friends from other schools….girls welcome!
Come have a fun night with your friends while your parents have a movie night of their own.
Pizza, popcorn, and a drink will be provided. Movie will be age appropriate. Wear your favorite pajamas or sleep pants. This special night will fill up fast so please register as soon as possible.
If your son has a sports game, he may come after his game is finished.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Also available for JK-1st grades.
Instructors: Marlana Gruby
Minimum: 10
Top Chef Jr - Around the World
For Grades: Young Knights
The Young Knights will be in their Around the World unit and what better way to explore different cultures than through foods enjoyed in different cultures!
In these two sessions the junior chefs will take a fun approach to food, encouraging them to explore their own creativity. Cooking teaches kids valuable skills that they can carry with them through life. Children practice basic math when they measure ingredients, reading comprehension as they follow a recipe, team building as they work in groups, and they also build a strong foundation for healthy eating!
Instructors: Ellen Kinney
Minimum: 5
SK Field Day
For Grades: Senior Kindergarten
Let the games begin! Join your friends for the last camp in Senior Kindergarten! We will be hosting our own field day events on the soccer field. Come join the fun with your friends!
Instructor: Lydia Butler and Tosha Thomas
Minimum: 10
Star Wars - SK & 1st - Session 5
For Grades: Senior Kindergarten 1st Grade
Calling all PDS Jedis! Join us in a galaxy far far away for some Star Wars fun!
We will watch a short Clone Wars movie, have a tasty snack, and play, play play!!
Instructors: Holly Yarbrough
PK Duplo Day - April
For Grades: Pre-Kindergarten
Come and have fun building with your friends! Our room will be transformed into a Duplo Kingdom!
We will watch a short lego movie, have a tasty snack, and build, build, build!!
Instructors: PDS PK Classroom Teachers
Minimum: 5
Let's Go Legos! - May Session
For Grades: Junior Kindergarten
Come and have fun building with your friends!
Our room will be transformed into a Lego workshop! Hundreds and hundreds of legos….OH MY!
Your imagination is the limit for what you can create!
Let the adventure begin!
Sessions each month!
Instructors: Shari Caruthers, Holly Yarbrough
Minimum: 5
Fiesta de YK
For Grades: Young Knights
We will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo a few days early down in YK! Join us for a festive time filled with pin the tail on the donkey, chips and dip, and even a piñata. There will be no siestas during this fiesta; you won’t want to miss this party!
Instructors: Mrs. Ledlow & Mrs. White
Minimum: 5
Legos, Legos, Legos! - May
For Grades: Senior Kindergarten 1st Grade
Come and have fun building with your friends!
Our room will be transformed into a Lego workshop! Hundreds and hundreds of legos….OH MY!
Your imagination is the limit for what you can create!
Let the adventure begin!
Sessions each month!
Instructors: Holly Yarbrough
Minimum: 5
Mother's Day Gift Surprise
For Grades: Senior Kindergarten
We will be making a surprise gift for our wonderful mommies! We love our moms and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate them than making a personalized masterpiece. Your son will make a surprise art piece for Mother’s Day. This keepsake will be one you will cherish for years to come.
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday, 5/7 & 5/9
Instructors: Holly Lindsey
Minimum: 10
Golf Camp - Session 1
For Grades: Boys Girls 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade
Get into the swing of summer with Golf Camp and Coach Spain! Learn the fundamentals of golf: putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing, along with course management, rules, etiquette and much, much more. If you are looking for an action packed week of golf and fun, then sign up today!
Director: Ross Spain (coach/dean of students)
Namastay at PDS
For Grades: Boys Girls Pre-Kindergarten Junior Kindergarten Senior Kindergarten
Om! This week, campers will stretch, strengthen, and energize their bodies and minds! We will be practicing mindfulness, yoga movements, relaxation, creative arts and story telling! Campers will explore character education and values such as confidence, gratitude, healthy living and respect! A few of the yoga themes will be Star Wars, Spider-man, Trolls, and Pokemon!
Director: Ellen Kinney (YK teacher/certified yoga instructor)
2019 Summer Olympics
For Grades: Boys Girls Junior Kindergarten Senior Kindergarten 1st Grade Second Grade
Do you aspire to be an Olympian? Join us for an opening ceremony consisting of potato sack races, tug of war, crab walk races and more! Test your ability at the javelin throw and the long jump! Don’t miss the medal ceremony!
*All grades are as of Fall 2019.
Instructor: Tosha Thomas (SK teacher)
Art Explosion
For Grades: Boys Girls 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade
Create something beautiful! Create something cool! Let’s spend the week creating all sorts of projects. This explosion of art might just blow your mind.
*All grades are as of Fall 2019.
Instructors: Casey Smith (visual arts teacher)
Camp PDS - Summer STEAM!
For Grades: Boys Girls Pre-Kindergarten Junior Kindergarten Senior Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade
Full Steam Ahead…Don’t miss this week full of experiments, technology, team work, and experimental play. There is something for everyone in this week full of interactive play!
*All grades are as of Fall 2019.
Director: Lyndsey Kelley (SK teacher)
Assistant Director: Holly Yarbrough (JK teacher)
STEAM Camp
For Grades: Boys Girls 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade
Candy Chemistry, Toy-ology, Makerspace, innovation and Discovery. Those and more are what campers may expect during our week-long STEAM camp! We will have fun growing our knowledge of various scientific principles while embracing our natural creativity and curiosity.
Director: Brittany Smith (EDGE studio teacher)
