FRA Summer Camps Brochure

SUMMER CAMPS
2014
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FRA is located on 57 acres and educates over 700 students
in grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. We are proud
to offer a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio, with an average
class size of 12 students. FRA is accredited by both SAIS
and SACS.
Students can expect rigorous academics set in an inclusive
Christian environment stressing integrity and a balanced
life. Supported by committed faculty and staff, FRA
students experience rigorous college-prep curriculum,
play multiple sports, take part in the performing arts,
sculpt and paint, and give back to their local community.
100% of our graduating seniors have matriculated to
college, with the 65 graduates of the Class of 2013
accumulating over 8 million dollars in scholarship dollars.
FRA welcomes you and your family to explore a future
where your child will be challenged, supported, and
grow. For more information about FRA please visit our
website—franklinroadacademy.com

Whether it’s academic preparation,
athletic skills training, fun with arts
and crafts, or all of the above, for
summer fun, FRA is the place to be!
CAMP HOURS
Day sessions are 2½ hours. Morning
camp sessions are from 9:00–11:30am
and afternoon camp sessions run from
12:00–2:30pm. Check online or in the
Summer Camp Brochure for evening
camp times.
COST:
Academic Camps: $140 per session
Enrichment Camps: $140 per session
Sports Camps: $125 per session
Intro to LEGO Robotics: $180 per session
LEGO Adventure: $180 per session
EXTENDED DAY HOURS
Before Camp
Location: Lower School
Time: 7:00am–9:00am
Cost: $30.00 per week
After Camp
Location: Lower School
Time: 2:30pm–6:00pm
Cost: $60.00 per week
ONLINE REGISTRATION
Registration begins January 17, 2014.
Go to www.fracamps.com, Click on
“Register Now” and select “Reservations”
to view all camp offerings. All reserva-
tions should be made online and can
be paid for with a debit or credit card.
You will be required to make a $35 non-
refundable deposit per camp when regis-
tering which will be applied to the cost of
camp. The balance due for camps will be
charged to your card on file the week
prior to the start of camp.
CONFIRMATION
You will receive an email confirmation
after registration and payment are com-
pleted. A reminder email with additional
information will be sent to you by the in-
structor prior to camp.
CHECK-IN THE FIRST DAY OF CAMP
Campers and parents will go to the
Lower School Gym located behind the
Peach Orchard Hill House to check in. At
that time, you will be given information
on the location of your child’s after-camp
pick-up. Instructors will be available to
greet your child in the gym fifteen min-
utes prior to the start of camp.
DROP OFF/PICK UP
After the first day of camp, drop-off for
Lower School camps will be in the front
of the Lower School fifteen minutes prior
to camp. You will receive Sports Camps
drop-off/pick-up information prior to
registration or at registration. Drop-off
for camps in Middle School will be in
front of the Middle School fifteen min-
utes prior to camp. Pick-up will be in the
same location as drop-off and your child
will be brought to your car.
LUNCH
If your child is registered for a morning
and afternoon camp, they will be escorted
from their morning camp to a supervised
lunch and then escorted to their after-
noon camp. Campers must bring their
own lunch and a drink.
MEDICATIONS & ALLERGIES
You will be required to complete a
medical questionnaire during the online
registration process. In addition, please
inform the Camp Director and/or your
child’s Camp Instructor of any medical
or allergy concerns.
REFUNDS & CANCELLATIONS
The $35 deposit paid during the initial
registration process is non-refundable. In
order to receive a refund for monies paid
in addition to the deposit, you must can-
cel at least two weeks prior to the start of
camp. Cancellation of a reservation after
this time will result in a forfeiture of the
entire cost of camp. FRA reserves the
right to cancel a camp in case of unfore-
seen circumstances or not meeting mini-
mum enrollment. In that event, the entire
cost of your camp, including the $35 de-
posit, will be refunded or can be applied
to other camps your child is attending.
CAMP CONTACT INFORMATION
Summer Camp Office
Director: Pete Majors
Assistant Director: Kathy Nelson
Open 8:30am–3:00pm
(615) 369-4607
camps@franklinroadacademy.com
Extended Day Office
Director: Janice Martin
Open 7:00–9:00am & 2:30–6:00pm
(615) 831-0769
martinj@franklinroadacademy.com
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S U M M E R F U N S TA R T S AT F R A !

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Register at www.FRAcamps.com
S U M M E R C A M P S 2 0 1 4 C A L E N D A R
Week 1: June 2–6
CAMP RISING GRADES TIME PAGE
ACT Prep 9th–12th 6:00–8:30pm 11
(Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs)
Amazing Adventures K–2nd 12:00–2:30pm 7
Calligraphy 6th–12th 12:00–2:30pm 7
Crafty Creations K–4th 9:00–11:30am 8
Goin’ Camping PreK4–K 9:00–11:30am 8
Lego Adventure K–4th 9:00–11:30am 8
Intro to Lego Robotics 1st–3rd 12:00–2:30pm 8
Wood Creations PreK4–1st 12:00–2:30pm 9
Boys Basketball 2nd–8th 9:00–11:30am 13
Football (Non-Contact) 4th–8th 6:00–8:00pm 14
Strength & Conditioning 5th–8th 12:00–2:30pm 14
Week 2: June 9–13
Backyard Games PreK4–2nd 12:00–2:30pm 7
Clay Studio 3rd–7th 12:00–2:30pm 7
Clay for Adults Adult 6:00–9:00pm 7
Comic Creations 2nd–5th 12:00–2:30pm 7
So You Think You Can Dance? K–4th 9:00–11:30am 8
Dance-Best of Broadway 6th–8th 12:00–2:30pm 8
Lego Adventure K–4th 9:00–11:30am 8
Whiz Kids PreK4–K 9:00–11:30am 9
Woodcraft Workshop I 1st–5th 9:00–11:30am 9
Dodgeball/Flag Football 2nd–8th 12:00–2:30pm 14
Soccer 1st–5th 9:00–11:30am 14
Week 3: June 16–20
Little Green Thumbs K–4th 9:00–11:30am 8
Mystery Madness 3rd–5th 12:00–2:30pm 9
Once Upon a Recipe PreK4–1st 12:00–2:30pm 9
Pirates and Princesses PreK4–2nd 9:00–11:30am 9
Portrait Drawing 5th–8th 9:00–11:30am 9
All Sports 1st–6th 9:00–11:30am 13
Advanced Soccer 5th–8th 12:00–2:30pm 14
Girls Basketball 2nd–6th 12:00–2:30pm 13
Football—Lineman Camp 4th–8th 6:00–8:00pm 14
Football—QB & Wide Receiver Camp 4th–8th 6:00–8:00pm 14
Wrestling 5th – 8th 12:00–2:30 pm 14
Week 4: July 7–11
Around The World PreK4–1st 9:00–11:30am 7
Diggin’ Dinos PreK4–K 12:00–2:30pm 8
Girl’s Night Out 5th–8th 6:00–8:00pm 8
Little Camp on the FRA-irie PreK4-2nd 9:00–11:30am 8
Man Camp 5th–8th 6:00–8:00pm 8
Scrapbooking 3rd–6th 9:00–11:30am 9
Space Camp K–6th 12:00–2:30pm 9
Woodcraft Workshop II 1st–5th 9:00–11:30am 9
A Walk on the Wyld Side 5th–8th 12:00–2:30pm 9
Boys Basketball 2nd–8th 12:00–2:30pm 13
Week 5: July 14–18
Builders Camp PreK4–1st 12:00–2:30pm 7
Christmas In July K–4th 12:00-2:30pm 7
Drama: Musical Theater I PreK5–1st 9:00–11:30am 8
Drama: Musical Theater II 2nd–5th 12:00–2:30pm 8
Baseball 1st–4th 9:00–11:30am 13
Cheerleading K–5th 9:00–11:30am 13
Advanced Cheerleading 6th–8th 12:00–2:30pm 13
Track 2nd–7th 9:00–11:30am 14
Wrestling K–4th 12:00–2:30pm 14
Week 6: July 21–25
ACT Prep 9th–12th 6:00–8:30pm 11
Getting Ready For Middle School 5th 9:00–11:30am 11
Jump Start Prek PreK4 & PreK5 9:00–11:30am 11
Jump Start Kindergarten K 9:00–11:30am 11
Jump Start 1st Grade 1st 9:00–11:30am 11
Jump Start 2nd Grade 2nd 9:00–11:30am 11
Jump Start 3rd Grade 3rd 9:00–11:30am 11
Jump Start 4th Grade 4th 9:00–11:30am 11
American Doll Adventure 1st–3rd 12:00–2:30pm 7
Camp Hawaii PreK5–1st 12:00–2:30pm 7
Advanced Baseball: 5th–9th 9:00–11:30 am 13
Transition to the “Big Field”
Fun with Bats & Balls K–3rd 12:00–2:30pm 13
Sportsapalooza 2nd–6th 12:00–2:30pm 14
L EGE ND
Academics Camps
Enrichments Camps
Sports Camps

AMAZING ADVENTURES
June 2–6, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising K–2nd
Instructor: Little Scholars staff
I Fill your Summer days with paper air-
planes, pirates, secret codes and many
more amazing activities. Have an
amazing time while sharpening your
reasoning skills, increasing your pro-
cessing speed, and broadening your
creative mind. $140
AMERICAN DOLL ADVENTURE
July 21–25, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Instructor: Diane Perry, FRA Faculty
I Campers focus on a different doll
and learn about the time in which she
lived. They will do lots of the activities
from her era including crafts, cooking,
and daily activities. Campers do not
have to have their own American Girl
doll to participate. $140
AROUND THE WORLD
July 7–11, 9:00–11:30am
Grades: Rising PreK4–1st
Instructor: Karen White, FRA Faculty
I Explore five different continents in
one week! We’ll “visit” some of the
world’s most exciting land-
marks and learn about
how kids in different
parts of the world
live. $140
BACKYARD GAMES
June 9–13, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising PreK4–2nd
I Get outside and PLAY this summer!
Kickball, Dodgeball, Capture The Flag,
SPUD, and many more thrilling outside
adventures are coming your way. $140
BUILDERS CAMP
July 14–18, 12:00–2:30pm
I Calling all inventors, creators,
builders and designers! Come build
some awesome creations with us! We
will create our own designs and make
structures using Legos, recyclable mate-
rials and many other interesting items
such as Lifesavers, paper bags and
marshmallows. $140
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July 14-18, 12:00-2:30pm
Grades: Rising K–4th
Instructor: Angelica Keyhayes,
FRA Faculty
I Come celebrate Christmas in the
middle of Summer. We will be singing
Christmas songs, playing Christmas
games, making Christmas crafts, and
decorating gingerbread houses! $140
COMIC CREATIONS
June 9–13, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising 2nd–5th
I Do you have a knack for drawing
and like to write? Come join us as we
explore the world of comics. We will
learn about the different styles of car-
tooning, create new characters, and
build a portfolio of your work. $140
CALLIGRAPHY
June 2–6, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising 6th–12th
Instructor: Becky Speck, FRA Faculty
I Learn the art of “beautiful writing.”
We will work on writing technique and
styles of decoration to make the writ-
ing even more impressive! $140
CAMP HAWAII
July 21–25, 12:00–2:30pm
Instructor: Amy Beth Jones, FRA Faculty
I Discover the Islands of Hawaii
through music, hula dancing, and vir-
tual surfing. Discover the amazing sea
life from native turtles to whales that
visit during winter. We will wrap up
the week with a big Luau. ALOHA!
$140
CLAY STUDIO
June 9–13, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising 3rd–7th
Instructor: David Tucker, FRA Faculty
I Clay skills will be tailored to the age
and abilities of campers. Pinch, slab,
coil construction, and the potter's
wheel will be part of this class. Several
projects will be glazed and fired. $140
CLAY FOR ADULTS
June 9–13, 6:00–9:00pm
Instructor: David Tucker, FRA Faculty
I Adult clay students will learn all as-
pects and techniques of hand building.
There will also be instruction in the
potters wheel along with extrusion.
We will do cone 6 and raku firings.
$140
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CRAFTY CREATIONS
June 2–6, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: Allison Self, FRA Faculty
I This fun make-and-take craft camp
will have all your friends asking,
“Where did you get that?” Come let
your creativity soar while you craft
something new and fun each day. $140
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE?
June 9–13, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: Torrey Schusterman,
FRA Faculty
I Students will spend a week learning
exciting dance combinations in a vari-
ety of dance styles. A big performance
will culminate at the end of the week
for family and friends where each
student will get their own moment to
shine. $140
DANCE-BEST OF BROADWAY
June 9–13, 12:00–2:30pm
Instructor: Jennifer Alexander,
FRA Faculty
I Students will train for a week in tap
and jazz Dance combinations from
Broadway productions, as well as across
floor technique and center work. $140
DIGGIN’ DINOS
July 7–11, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising PreK4–K
I Calling all Junior Paleontologists!!
If you love dinosaurs, come spend the
week digging for fossils and learning
about our amazing prehistoric friends.
$140
DRAMA: MUSICAL THEATER I
July 14–18, 9:00–11:30am
DRAMA: MUSICAL THEATER II
July 14–18, 12:00–2:30pm
I These camps offer singing, dancing
and acting training for children that
love the spotlight. These aspiring stars
will perform musical numbers from
Wicked, The Wizard of Oz, and The
Wiz. $140
GIRL’S NIGHT OUT - 2014
July 7–11, 6:00–8:00pm
Instructor: Kristy Mondelli and
Cindy Thornton, FRA Faculty
I Join us for some food, fun and
games, spa pampering, chick flicks,
baking and decorating, and some great
tips on how to create the perfect “Lit-
tle Black Dress” survival kit. At the end
of the week, we will rendezvous with
the middle school boys in Man Camp
for the evening. $140
GOIN’ CAMPING
June 2–6, 9:00–11:30am
I Pitch a tent, go for a hike, tell stories
by a campfire, and make s'mores! In-
cludes a field trip to the Warner Park
Nature Center followed by a cook-out
at Warner Park! $140
LEGO ADVENTURE
June 2–6 & June 9–13, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: Camp Brick staff
I This fun camp is designed for chil-
dren to experience hundreds of LEGO
sets. Themes include: CITY, Star Wars,
Ninjago, Alien Conquest, Harry Potter,
Indiana Jones, Atlantis, Monsters and
more! $180
INTRO TO LEGO ROBOTICS
June 2–6, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising 1st–3rd
Instructor: Camp Brick staff
I Enjoy this educational and fun intro-
duction to LEGO Robotics. Campers will
work in teams of two building and pro-
gramming LEGO creations. Campers
will learn how gears, motors, pulleys,
and cams can all manipulate and move
their LEGO models. $180
LITTLE CAMP ON THE FRA-IRIE
July 7–11, 9:00–11:30am
Grades: Rising PreK4-2nd
I Get your boots and grab a saddle—
it's cowboy and cowgirl time! You'll
pan for gold, learn how to rope a steer,
drive some cattle, and have a covered
wagon adventure. The week will round
up with a cowboy cookout complete
with authentic cowboy grub and camp-
fire songs. City Folks welcome! $140
LITTLE GREEN THUMBS
June 16–20, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: Brenda Huff, Director of CPS
I Our camp days will include planting
a garden by the lower school play-
ground, making garden snacks,
singing, storytelling, garden caretak-
ing, garden crafts, and investigation of
the outdoors. $140
MAN CAMP
July 7–11, 6:00–8:00pm
Instructor: Brandon Albright and
Pete Majors, FRA Faculty
I In this digital age there is still a place
for knots, building forts, and stories of
incredible courage. Join us for a “sick”
collection of all things that make being
manly at heart fun—grilling the per-
fect steak, fixing a flat tire, whittling
your whiskers, and flying the world's
best paper airplanes. $140
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MYSTERY MADNESS
June 16–20, 12:00–2:30pm
I Get out your magnifying glasses and
detective hats as we have clues to deci-
pher and crimes to solve. We’ll put our
critical thinking to the test and get to
the bottom of each of these mysteries
by learning the tricks real investigators
use to solve cases. $140
ONCE UPON A RECIPE
June 16–20, 12:00–2:30pm
I Join Ms. Karen for some exciting
cooking activities inspired by several of
her favorite stories. We'll bring stories
to life as we enjoy making and eating a
variety of snacks and desserts. $140
PIRATES AND PRINCESSES
June 16–20, 9:00–11:30am
Grades: Rising PreK4–2nd
Instructor: Kristy Mondelli, FRA Faculty
I Boys and girls will spend their morn-
ing being transformed into beautiful
Princesses and swashbuckling Pirates.
This fun, interactive camp will include
treasure hunts, games, music, crafts,
snacks and more! Campers are
encouraged to wear their favorite
Princess or Pirate wear, or rum-
mage through our costume box
when they arrive each day. $140
PORTRAIT DRAWING
June 16–20, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: David Tucker,
FRA Faculty
I This camp’s emphasis will be on
creating a self-portrait along with
an expressive and composite self-
portrait. Students will learn to
unlock the creative right side of
the brain by utilizing certain tech-
niques and skills covered in class.
$140
SCRAPBOOKING
July 7–11, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: Cindy Thornton, FRA Faculty
I Campers will select scrapbooking
paper, make frames for photos, create
captions, and add decorative add-ons
such as ribbon and stickers to create a
timeless memory book. $140
SPACE CAMP WITH MR. BOND &
THE SCIENCE GUYS
July 7–11, 12:00–2:30pm
Instructor: Mr. Bond and the
Science Guys
I Build and launch your own ROCKET!
Future scientists will also learn about
propulsion by making explosions, and
about life on a space station through
hands-on, fun, inquiry based learning.
$140
WHIZ KIDS
June 9–13, 9:00–11:30am
I We are heading on a scientific dis-
covery mission to explore the world of
science through everyday objects, ex-
periments and encounters. This camp
will enhance the STEM education with
the added excitement of scientific ex-
periments. $140
WOOD CREATIONS
June 2–6, 12:00–2:30pm
I We will build and design mini tree
houses, totem poles, robots, cars and
many more fantastic wood creations by
hammering, sanding and painting our
own wood masterpieces. (Tools used in
the class are hammers, sandpaper, and
nails). $140
WOODCRAFT WORKSHOP I
June 9–13, 9:00–11:30am
Grades: Rising 1st–5th
WOODCRAFT WORKSHOP II
July 7–11, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor : Bill Zepeda, FRA Faculty
I Campers will have the opportunity
to assemble and paint/stain kid-friendly
wood projects. Students will learn shop
safety and the use of basic hand tools
(no power tools). All campers will leave
with creations that they are proud to
display and say that they made them-
selves! $140
A WALK ON THE
WYLD SIDE
Instructor: Wyldlife staff
July 7–11, 12:00–2:30pm
I Take a walk on the
Wyld-side with old
friends, new friends,
and Wyldlife. Famous
for Yuck Wars and way
out of the box fun, your
child will experience
tournaments, laughter,
and games. #BWE (best
week ever) $140
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ACT PREP
June 2–5 and July 21–24, 6:00–8:30pm
Instructor: John Murray, FRA Faculty
I Get 10 hours of focused ACT prepa-
ration led by Dr. John Murray, an in-
structor with over 16 years of ACT test
prep experience. Because the curricu-
lum uses actual ACT test problems, stu-
dents gain a distinct competitive edge
on test day. $140
GETTING READY FOR MIDDLE
SCHOOL
July 21–25, 9:00–11:30am
Grade: Rising 5th
Instructor: Sarah Ellen Davis,
FRA Faculty
I This camp focuses on common man-
agement of materials, lockers, class
changes, technology, efficient use of
study hall, the layout of the Middle
School building, and much more! $140
JUMP START PREK
July 21–25, 9:00–11:30am
Grade: Rising PreK4 & PreK5
I Experience the wonders of PreK with
stories, center activities, iPad and
Promethean board activities, and
more! Have fun exploring the world
“under the sea” and wrap up our week
with a special water play day. $140
JUMP START KINDERGARTEN
July 21–25, 9:00–11:30am
Grade: Rising K
Instructor: Allison Kaufman, FRA Faculty
I Spend the week being creative and
crafty while also familiarizing yourself
with your school. $140
JUMP START 1st GRADE
July 21–25, 9:00–11:30am
Grade: Rising 1st
Instructor: Diane Perry, FRA Faculty
I Ease the transition from Kinder-
garten to 1st grade by experiencing a
variety of activities including devo-
tional time, math, phonics, reading,
spelling lists, center time, snack time,
and recess. $140
JUMP START 2nd GRADE
July 21–25, 9:00–11:30am
Grade: Rising 2nd
Instructor: Pam Gardner, FRA Faculty
I Transitioning from “learning to read”
to “reading to learn,” we will practice
both phonics and reading comprehen-
sion skills. Campers will learn to express
themselves in writing with focus on
sentence structure, mechanics, and
grammar. $140
JUMP START 3rd GRADE
July 21–25, 9:00–11:30am
Grade: Rising 3rd
Instructor: Angelica Keyhayes,
FRA Faculty
I Our camp will help ease the transi-
tion into a year filled with many excit-
ing changes! All subjects will be
reviewed, and a fun preview of cursive
and multiplication will be included.
$140
JUMP START 4TH GRADE
July 21–25, 9:00–11:30am
Grade: Rising 4th
Instructor: Shannon Spong, FRA Faculty
I Campers will work on reading com-
prehension strategies, prepare for sum-
mer reading novel studies, and also
cover fractions, multiplication, geome-
try, long division, and word problems.
$140
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ALL SPORTS
June 16–20, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: Kevin Smith, FRA Assistant
Athletic Director and Varsity
Football Defensive Coordinator
I We will play traditional sports such as
basketball, baseball, indoor soccer, vol-
leyball, kickball, and more. We will also
play nontraditional sports including:
cross the ocean, relay races, and battle
ship. $125
BASEBALL
July 14–18, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: George Weicker,
FRA Head Varsity Baseball
Coach
I For athletes who have played organ-
ized baseball on a team and have mas-
tered basic baseball skills, this camp
will focus on improving fundamental
skills in the areas of throwing, catch-
ing, hitting, fielding, and more. Players
will participate in intra-squad scrim-
mages. Equipment required: glove, bat,
cleats, hat, and tennis shoes for rainy
days. $125
ADVANCED BASEBALL:
TRANSITION TO THE “BIG FIELD”
July 21–25, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: George Weicker, FRA Head
Varsity Baseball Coach and
Jon Wilson, FRA Head Middle
School Baseball Coach
I This camp is a MUST for players mak-
ing the transition from the 60 foot dia-
mond to the 90 foot diamond.
Campers will learn “round the ball”
fielding , how to improve arm strength
and accuracy while throwing, how to
improve hitting, the importance of
bunting in HS baseball, pitching grips,
catching mechanics, the art of base
running, and much, much, more. $125
FUN WITH BATS & BALLS
July 21–25, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising K–3rd
Instructor: George Weicker, FRA Head
Varsity Baseball Coach
I Using whiffle balls, NERF balls and
other toy bats and balls, this camp is
designed for boys and girls who have
limited or no exposure to baseball and
need to practice basic skills. Equipment
required: hat and tennis shoes. Bring a
snack or snack money. $125
BOYS BASKETBALL
June 2–6, 9:00-11:30am &
July 7–11, 12:00–2:30pm
Instructors: John Pierce,
FRA Head Varsity Boys
Basketball Coach
I Spend the day working on defense
and shooting, individual and team fun-
damentals, free throws, ball handling,
passing, and team competition. Equip-
ment required: shorts, t-shirt, and bas-
ketball shoes. $125
GIRLS BASKETBALL
June 16–20, 12:00–2:30pm
Instructor: Chris Hart, FRA Head Varsity
Girls Basketball Coach
I Defense, shooting, individual and
team fundamentals, free throws, ball
handling, passing, and team competi-
tion will be taught. Equipment re-
quired: shorts, t-shirt, and basketball
shoes. $125
CHEERLEADING
July 14–18, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: Allison Harville,
FRA Varsity Cheer Coach
I Learn new cheers and chants, cheer-
ing motions, simple tumbling, jumping
techniques, cheerleading dance, and
basic stunt building. We will have a
pep rally the last day of camp to show
off our new skills! Equipment required:
shorts, t-shirt, tennis shoes. $125
ADVANCED CHEERLEADING
July 14–18, 12:00–2:30pm
Instructor: Allison Harville,
FRA Varsity Cheer Coach
I Are you serious about taking cheer-
leading to the next level? This is the
camp for you! The advanced cheer
camp is for cheerleaders in grades 6-8
who want to learn more about the
sport, performance techniques, stunts,
tumbling, and much more in a fun, en-
joyable and challenging environment!
Cheerleaders will work to improve dif-
ferent skill sets each day and perform a
mastered routine for their parents and
friends at the end of the week. All skill
levels welcomed!. $125
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DODGEBALL/FLAG FOOTBALL
June 9–13, 12:00–2:30pm
Instructor: Kevin Smith,
FRA Assistant Athletic Director
and Varsity Football Defensive
Coordinator
I We will play traditional Flag Football,
non-traditional Trash Can football, tra-
ditional and non-traditional Dodge
Ball. $125
FOOTBALL (Non-Contact)
June 2–5, 6:00–8:00pm
Instructor: Bill Whittemore,
FRA Head Football Coach
I This non-contact camp includes fun-
damentals at all positions: quarter-
backs, running backs, receivers,
linemen, linebackers, and defensive
backs. Skill drills and competitions will
be part of the camp. Equipment re-
quired: t-shirt, socks, cleats, and tennis
shoes for rainy days. $125
FOOTBALL—Lineman Camp
June 16–19, 6:00–8:00pm
Instructors: Lebron Ferguson,
FRA Offensive Line Football
Coach
damentals for offensive and defensive-
line play. Skill drills and competitions
will be part of the camp. Equipment re-
quired: t-shirt, socks, cleats and tennis
shoes for rainy days. $125
FOOTBALL—Quarterback &
Wide Receiver Camp
June 16–19, 6:00–8:00pm
Instructor: Bill Whittemore,
FRA Head Football Coach
damentals for quarterback and wide
receiver play. Skill drills and competi-
tions will be part of the camp. Equip-
ment required: t-shirt, socks, cleats,
and tennis shoes for rainy days. $125
SOCCER
June 9–13, 9:00–11:30am
Instructors: Chris Price,
FRA Assistant Varsity Coach &
MS Boys Coach;
Ken McDonald,
FRA Head Varsity Soccer
Coach
I Campers will train in the fundamen-
tal techniques of soccer: dribbling,
passing and receiving, shooting, and
goalkeeping.This camp includes train-
ing at all positions through drills, fun
games, and scrimmages. Campers will
be inside and outside every day. Equip-
ment required: cleats, tennis shoes, soc-
cer ball with camper’s name, t-shirt,
shorts, socks, shin guards, and water
bottle. $125
ADVANCED SOCCER
June 16–20, 12:00–2:30pm
Instructors: Chris Price,
FRA Assistant Varsity Coach &
MS Boys Coach;
Ken McDonald,
FRA Head Varsity Soccer
Coach
I For advanced players with at least 3
years of experience. Goal keepers will
get individual instruction, while goal
scorers focus on finishing for the first
half of the day. Then, they come to-
gether to battle it out. Goal scorers will
have the opportunity to test their skills
out on the goal keepers at the end of
each day. $125
SPORTSAPALOOZA
July 21–25, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising 2–6th
Instructor: Jay Salato, FRA Assistant
Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
I This camp is designed to be challeng-
ing, fun, and encouraging for all
campers. There will be a variety of ages
and skill levels, so all campers should
be willing to try new sports and activi-
ties. We will play traditional sports
such as basketball, soccer, football, and
whiffle ball. We will also play non-tra-
ditional sports such as Dizzy Bat Relays,
World Cup, Olympic Challenge, and
Tennis-Soccer Extreme. $125
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
June 2–6, 12:00–2:30pm
Instructor: Mark Sutton, FRA Strength &
Conditioning Coach
I Campers will be taught strength,
speed, flexibility, and conditioning fun-
damentals that will be needed during
their high school careers. Equipment
required: t-shirt, shorts, socks, and
workout shoes. $125
TRACK
July 14–18, 9:00–11:30am
Instructor: David Tucker,
FRA Varsity Boys Track Coach
I Track camp features basic running
skills in all running events as well as
long jump, hurdles, high jump, block
clearance, shot, discus, and pole vault.
Video analysis promoting self-esteem
will be offered. $125
WRESTLING
July 14–18, 12:00–2:30pm
Grades: Rising 5th – 8th
June 16–20, 12:00–2:30 pm
Instructor: Austin Marcum,
FRA Head Varsity/Middle
School Wrestling Coach
I These camps will teach proper
wrestling technique that emphasizes
safety. Campers will learn takedowns,
reversals, weight appropriate pinning,
and match competition. Equipment
required: t-shirt, shorts, and wrestling
shoes. $125
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Lebron Ferguson is entering his seventh
year as FRA’s Offensive Line Coach and his
22nd year as a coach. Coach Ferguson
spent twelve years at Oakland High School
in Murfreesboro, where he groomed an of-
fensive line that finished 13-2, won the
1998 Class 5A State Championship, and
made playoff appearances six consecutive years. From 2004-
2007 he served as Oakland’s Head Coach. Before his tenure
at Oakland, he spent two seasons at Coffee County High
School, where he coached running backs and defensive
backs and served one season as the Red Raiders Head
Coach. Before entering coaching, Lebron was a member of
The University of the South (Sewanee) football team.
Chris Hart has led the FRA girls basket-
ball program for the last twelve years.
During his tenure, the team has won three
region championships, played in six sec-
tional/sub-state games, and made five
trips to the TSSAA state tournament.
Coach Hart has led the basketball team to
finishes as Division II, Class A state finalists in 2010 and
2012, and the team won the first FRA girls basketball state
championship in 2011 and 2013. Coach Hart was named the
TSSAA Coach of the Year in 2011 and has a winning per-
centage for the FRA program of 76%. Before joining FRA,
Coach Hart was an assistant coach at Gibson County High
School, helping lead the team to a state semi-finalist sea-
son. He began his coaching career as an assistant at Brad-
ford High School, where the team earned state
championships in both 1997 and 1998.
Allison Harville, FRA Varsity Cheerlead-
ing Coach, brings over 13 years of cheer-
leading experience to the sport. She has
competed in over 50 regional, state and
national competitions; has personally
worked with over 60 cheerleaders; and
has choreographed 20 routines for various
cheer squads and organizations. Coach Harville is a 4-time
All-American Cheerleader, a recipient of Premier All-Stars’
Leadership Award, and was voted Most Valuable Cheer-
leader by her coaches and peers. She was a member of the
Oklahoma Baptist University Cheerleading squad, as well as
a Cheer and Dance Coach at Broadway Dance Studio in
Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Austin Marcum, FRA’s Middle School &
Varsity Wrestling Coach, took the reigns as
head coach in 2012. During his four years
of varsity wrestling at FRA, Coach Marcum
was a part of the inaugural State Champi-
onship Wrestling Team that won the Dual
State Title for Division I A-AA in 2005 and
Runners-Up in 2006.With 150 career victories on the mat,
Coach Marcum has the second most career wins in FRA
wrestling history to accompany his three years of Small
School All-Mid State Honors, Region Championship, and 6th
place finish in the State Tournament in 2007. During his four
years as a student-athlete at Rhodes College, Coach Mar-
cum was a starter on the football and baseball teams.
Ken McDonald, FRA Varsity Girls & Boys
Soccer Coach, has led the girls’ team to
four TSSAA state championships and four
state finalist seasons in his fourteen sea-
sons at FRA.The varsity boys program
participated in three TSSAA state tourna-
ments, including a state finalist finish in
2012. Coach McDonald spent ten years as the head
women’s soccer coach at Vanderbilt University.While there,
his Commodore teams won SEC Championships in 1993 and
1997.At Vanderbilt, Coach McDonald led the team to five
consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, including 1993
and 1994 SEC Championships. Coach McDonald earned SEC
Coach of the Year recognition in 1993 and 1997. Coach Mc-
Donald began his soccer career at Penn State University.
After graduating, he played seven years of professional soc-
cer for four teams, including the San Jose Earthquakes, the
Denver Avalanche, and the St. Louis Steamers.
John Pierce is in his eighth year as head
boys basketball coach at FRA. He spent
two years as an assistant at FRA and five
years as an assistant coach at Brentwood
Academy, where he was part of two state
championship teams. Under Pierce’s lead-
ership, the Panthers have won regional
championships and reached the state championship game.
He has twice been named region coach of the year and had
the privilege of coaching several college level players includ-
ing two who played in the NBA. Coach Pierce earned 4-time
NAIA All American recognition and was twice named the
NAIA National Basketball Player of the Year while at Lip-
scomb University. In 2005, he was inducted into the Lip-
scomb University Hall of Fame and his number (#50) was
retired. Pierce is a member of the NAIA National Hall of
Fame and the all-time leading scorer in college basketball
history, ahead of every NCAA and NAIA player. Pierce played
five years as a professional basketball player in France,Aus-
tralia and Japan.
Jay Salato is a proud alumnus of
Franklin Road Academy and member of
the fourteen-year club, having attended
the school from Pre-Kindergarten through
12th Grade. Coach Salato was a part of
five state championship winning teams
during his high school years from 1999 to
2003. He ran cross country and track, played basketball, and
played baseball while he was a student at FRA.After receiv-
ing his Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree from Vander-
bilt University, he taught and coached at Hillwood High
School for three years. Coach Salato is delighted to be back
at FRA where he teaches French and is the boys Varsity as-
sistant basketball coach.
Kevin Smith began at FRA in 2012 as
Assistant Athletic Director and Defensive
Coordinator for the Varsity football team.
He attended Brentwood High School and
continued his football career at the Uni-
versity of Tennessee at Martin and Harding
University. He holds a B.A. from Harding
and a M.Ed. from Tennessee Tech University. Coach Smith has
been coaching football for over 10 years, having served in a
variety of roles including Defensive Line Coach, Head Strength
Coach, and Varsity Basketball Assistant at Brentwood High
School, Knoxville Catholic,West Laurens High School in
Dublin, Georgia, and in Nashville at Ensworth and CPA.
Mark Sutton, FRA Director of Strength &
Conditioning, is in his fourteenth year in
the Speed, Strength & Conditioning field.
He has coached at the professional, colle-
giate, and high school levels at various
points throughout his career. Prior to com-
ing to FRA, Coach Sutton was the head
strength & conditioning coach at D1 Sports Training in Cool
Springs. He is certified as a Strength & Conditioning Special-
ist through the NSCA and the CCSCA. Sutton was a member
of the UT-Martin tennis team. He went on to earn a M.S. in
Exercise Science from MTSU. Coach Sutton has also spent
time as a tennis coach at Vanderbilt and the Head Tennis
Coach at MBA.
David Tucker, FRA Track & Field head
coach, has served as the Regional and
State Decathlon/Pentathlon director and is
currently serving as the Division 2 Region
Decathlon/ Pentathlon director. For five
years, David was the TSSAA Area Repre-
sentative for Track & Field. Under Coach
Tucker, the FRA Boys Track Team has won four team state
championships and finished as state finalists.The 2001 team
still holds the state record for most points scored in a state
meet in the A-AA Division. Coach Tucker has four times been
named TSSAA Coach of the Year and twice been named a
National Federation of High Schools Coach of the Year. He
has coached multiple individual state champions in almost
every event. Many of his athletes have gone on to earn
scholarships and compete at the collegiate level. Coach
Tucker is USTF Level 1 and Level 2 certified.
George Weicker, FRA Varsity baseball
coach, was an All-American first base-
man at Davidson College.After gradua-
tion, he played professional baseball for
five years for various teams including the
Nashville Sounds. From there he was the
hitting instructor for six years at Vanderbilt
University, helping to propel the 1980 team to the SEC title.
Weicker has over 500 wins, leading the FRA team to state
championships in 1988 and 2000, and finishing as runners-
up in 1999 and 2001.
Bill Whittemore completed his third
year as Head Football Coach at FRA after
four years of service as Assistant Athletic
Director, Head Middle School Football
Coach, and Assistant Varsity Football
Coach. Coach Whittemore came to FRA
from the Division I-A University of Kansas,
where he played quarterback for two years. Coach Whitte-
more was a recipient of the “Tennessee Mr. Football Award”
in 1998 at Brentwood High School, and went on to earn “All-
Big XII” and “Newcomer of the Year” honors in college.As
Head Football Coach, Coach Whittemore helped guide FRA’s
program to its first District Championship in Division II.
Jon Wilson was an All American at
Winthrop University, playing three years in
the Texas Rangers organization as a
pitcher. He is the head Middle School
coach for baseball and boys and girls golf.
In addition to coaching at FRA, Mr.Wilson
teaches 8th grade history and government
and economics courses in our Upper School.
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