Personal Enrichment   

Let your creativity run free and make something truly uniqueand one of a kind. In this class, taught by Professor Bob Detamore, you will study basic but important techniques of throwing pottery forms on the wheel, centering the ball, pulling cylinders, and handbuilding. More advanced students will work on more complex projects. Topics include pulling and attaching handles, sizing lids, applying glaze, firing, and more. The course includes clay, glazes, use of the wheel, and firing in the kiln.

A tool set is available in the Gordon Bookstore (approximately $13). Please call 678-359-5053 for store hours.

A parent/guardian should read the Jr. Highlanders Handbook and then must complete the Junior Highlanders Release form for each child prior to any participation. One time completion is good for all 2023 camps. https://www2.gordonstate.edu/machform/view.php?id=54972%20

Our newest camp to the lineup! Led by Gordon State College coaches and the girls Softball team, is designed to provide a positive learning environment for both boys and girls. The camp is created with the beginner in mind and most of all - FUN! Over the course of four half-days, kids in grades Kindergarten through 5th will have different softball-oriented activity's with time for a mid-morning snack and a wet day on Wednesday. Parents are encouraged to register and complete required paperwork prior to the early bird deadline of June 21st in order to ensure our staff adequate time to complete necessary documentation.
Each parent/guardian is required to complete and return the Junior Highlander form above prior to the first day of camp. Daily check-in/check-out is mandatory for each camper.

The GSC Academic parking lot on Highlander Way will serve as the primary location and that is where drop off and pick up occurs each day. In case of inclement weather, the campers will go to Alumni Memorial Hall on College Drive. Bring sunscreen, a towel, a snack, refillable water bottle, all necessary softball equipment (glove, bat, etc.) and change of clothes for wet day.

The fee includes a t-shirt, lunch is not provided. For questions, please email cpe@gordonstate.edu

Check in starts at 8:30am each day and dismissal is at 12:00pm sharp. Schedule is as follows:

“Movin’ and Groovin’ Monday” – At random times, 30 second music clips will be played during camp and campers are to let loose and start dancing no matter what they are doing!

“Tie Dye Tuesday” – Wear your best tie dye or bright neon colors to camp.

“Wet Wednesday” – Lots of water games – Bring water clothes, swimsuit, towels, etc.

“Tournament Thursday” – Games and competitions will take place per age group.  Wear camp t-shirt on this day.

The American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. It satisfies the requirements of students enrolled in the Gordon College Nursing program and to healthcare workers who provide service to patients in a wide variety of settings. This is open to the general public, as well.

An AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider electronic card is included in the registration fee and will be available upon successful completion of the course.

The American Heart Association’s BLS (Basic Life Support) course is designed to teach the skills of CPR for victims of all ages, use of an automated external defibrillator and relief of foreign-body airway obstruction. It satisfies the requirements of students enrolled in the Gordon College Nursing program and to healthcare workers who provide service to patients in a wide variety of settings. This is open to the general public, as well.

An AHA BLS for Healthcare Provider electronic card is included in the registration fee and will be available upon successful completion of the course.