(May 19, 2015)

Centenary hosts arts, athletics camps this summer

SHREVEPORT, LA — Centenary College is hosting a variety of camps throughout the summer, including arts and athletics-focused sessions. Opportunities are available for children ages 5-18.

Art, June 1-26
Young artisans have the opportunity to explore the natural and built world during the week-long Discovering Our World art camps under the direction of Centenary's Lecturer in Art Sarah Sherry. Students can choose to attend a morning or afternoon session. Each session is limited in size to 10 students, and early registration is recommended. For more information, call 318.869.5106 or visit centenary.edu/summercamps/art.

Dance, June 15-22
Students will get moving this summer with dance camps for all ages and experience levels. From ballet to tap, jazz to modern, kids ages 6-13+ will have the opportunity to hone their skills with professional dancer and Centenary instructor Anna Kirkes. Week-long sessions begin June 15 and June 22. For more information, call 318.869.5106 or centenary.edu/summercamps/dance.

Baseball, May-July
The Centenary baseball program will host five camps, including a hitting camp, three general week camps, and a day camp at Shehee Stadium. Camp sessions run May 26-28, June 1-4, June 8-11, June 15-18, and July 13-15. For more information, contact Pat Jolley, Baseball Assistant Coach, at 318.617.1455 or visit centenarybaseballcamps.com.

Basketball, June-July
Boys and girls ages five to 14 can participate in a variety of basketball programs this summer. The Junior Skills Camps will run June 15-18 and June 22-25. The Advanced Skills Camp is scheduled June 29-July 2 and the Shooting Camp is planned for July 20-23. For more information, contact Women's Basketball Head Coach Justin LeBlanc at 318.869.5089 or visit gocentenary.com/athletics/summer.

Soccer, June-July
The Centenary soccer program will host seven summer camps: Advanced Youth Camp, Residential Camp, Full Day Soccer Camp, Team Camp, Day Camp, Lil Booters Camp, and Goalkeeper Academy in the months of June and July. For more information, contact David Orr, Men's Soccer Head Coach, at 318.841.7337; Glenn Evans, Women's Soccer Head Coach, at 318.869.5700; or visit centenarysoccercamps.com.

Volleyball, July-August
Volleyball players can benefit from three intensive two-day clinics focusing on serving and passing, setting and hitting, and all skills during the month of July. Other summer volleyball offerings include a showcase clinic and team tournament August 7-8, and satellite clinics available to high school programs. For more information, contact Caley Carter-Knudsen, Ladies Volleyball head coach and camp director, at 318.869.5717, or visit centenaryladiesvolleyball.com.

Softball, June
The Centenary Ladies softball program will host two skills camps for players in 2nd through 8th grade from June 9-11, followed by the Elite Camp for high school athletes June 16-18. For more information, contact Amanda Nordberg, Ladies Softball Head Coach, at 318.841.7287 or visit gocentenary.com/athletics/summer.