ACTIVITIES

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ACUPUNCTURE
Have you suffered a recent injury? Have a headache? Have you tried acupuncture? Here is your opportunity to receive a treatment and feel the difference. A brief explanation about how acupuncture works will be offered as a handout. Akimi Bash L.Ac., L.M.T., M.A., received her Masters of Science degree in Oriental Medicine in 2002. She is the only practitioner in the state of Indiana who has three certifications by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She has treated athletes at many professional events, including: 2010 Super Bowl, 2008 Tour of Gymnastics Super Stars, and the 2004-08 Indy Racing League races.

ALPINE TOWER
Standing 50-feet tall, this vertical climbing structure is set on poles that crisscross toward the sky! Participants, both beginners and advanced, will be challenged by the pole climbs, dangling logs, seesaw log, high woozy, hanging ladders and much more. It is a great creative way to be challenged both physically and mentally while being continuously on-belay!

APPS FOR YOUR LIFE
Learn how to make the most of your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. We will be looking at and working with some of the best of the hundreds of thousands of apps available. The devices available today are incredibly capable - make sure you're getting the most out of them! Increase your productivity, impress your friends, be entertained, and enjoy technology! No need to bring your own - we will demo using provided devices.

John Hanes is a solutions architect and service delivery manager for Apparatus, an Indianapolis-based provider of advanced information technology consulting and managed services. John has a passion for integrating technology into simplifying everyday tasks, as well as explaining technology to those who perhaps don't use it every day - and he has 15 years of experience doing just this in both academic and corporate settings.

ARCHERY
Are you a Diana … Artemis? Pick up a bow, launch an arrow, and the spirit of an archer goddess may possess you. Attend the archery session to learn about this ancient art used for hunting, warring, and for peaceful relaxation, as well. We'll talk about proper stance and form, eye dominance, and aim, how to grip the bow and draw the string, and how to use a consistent anchor point. We'll also discuss how to select archery equipment to fit you and your needs. Archery is an activity that can be enjoyed on many levels - in heated competition or in solitary self-challenge. Try this class and you might discover your inner goddess!

ART EXPERIENCE
Art making is a way to promote personal development and wellness. The creative process encourages raw expression, self-awareness, stress reduction and relaxation. This workshop will include a hands-on experience allowing participants to create art in an open space. By mindfully engaging in this process participants will gain a better understanding of the healing power inherent in creating art.

BADMINTON
From the backyard to the stadium, participants will have the opportunity to learn the basic skills of badminton, as well as develop an appreciation for the top level of play. Dawn Patel was a member of the U.S. Women's National Team and participated in the World Championships and Pan Am Games. She has held many clinics at national conferences. Sport Designs will provide equipment for these sessions.

BASS FISHING
Terry McWilliams has been a tournament fisherman since 1989. He qualified for the Indiana Federation State Team 12 times and the national championships four times. He qualified in 2007 as 1 of 5 amateurs in the nation to fish against the 45 top pros for $500,000 at the 2007 Bassmaster Classic in which he finished in fourth place. He guides on Indiana lakes and rivers for largemouth and smallmouth bass. He runs a jet boat on the White River that allows him to get to waters that normally don't get fished from Noblesville south to Martinsville, where he claims that the smallmouth bass fishing is the best fishing this side of the Canadian border. He will provide tips and techniques on how to catch more smallmouth and largemouth bass in lakes and rivers. Honey Creek Tackle, an online and Bargersville tackle store, will furnish equipment.

BEER TASTING
Come learn the art and science of beer. Campers will discuss recipe formulations, including actual samples of grain and hops for everyone to handle. You'll talk about the brewing process, and how brewers control the quality of each batch up to and including the packaging of the product. As part of these discussions, campers will taste the speaker's beer so that the class members can experience some of the sensory differences between different beer styles, and the raw materials that are used to achieve a particular style of beer. Rob Caputo has been a home brewer for 15 years. He connected with his partners on the brewery project in October of 2009, and they opened Flat 12 Bierwerks on December 30, 2010.

BILLIARDS
Jeanette Lee, known throughout the world as "The Black Widow," has enjoyed one of the most illustrious careers in billiards history. Repeatedly recognized by Billiards Digest as one of the sport's most powerful people, Jeanette has claimed more than 30 national and international titles. Formerly ranked as the No. 1 player in the world, she has been named the "WPBA Sportsperson of the Year" and has earned Player of the Year honors from both Billiards Digest and Pool & Billiards Magazine. In 2001, she was a gold medalist for the United States at the World Games. In 2004, Jeanette won the World Trick Shot Championship. In 2005, Jeanette won the China Invitational and in 2007 won the World Team Cup, Empress Cup, and the International Skins Billiard Championship with her doubles partner and husband, George Breedlove.

BIRDS OF PREY
Have you ever glared into the eyes of an owl, checked out the talons of a red-tailed hawk or admired the wings of a turkey vulture only a foot away? Here is your chance to learn how to hold a bird of prey, such as a Great Horned Owl, and experience these magnificent creatures in person. Each participant will be on a day license under the Eagle Creek Ornithology Center to make this possible. Enjoy this once in a lifetime experience and discover the importance of these majestic birds of prey.

BOCCE BALL
Bocce is a game of strategy and positioning, not just a backyard game. It may have started with the Egyptians, but it was the Italians who perfected bocce and the modern culture of the game. Learn the basic skills, techniques and strategies of bocce ball with members of the Italian Heritage Society of Indiana Bocce League.

BOOT CAMP
Get ready to sweat with Mark Morgan. Mark will run an exercise bootcamp focusing on the TRX systems. TRX is a type of training that uses your own body weight and gravity, to build strength, balance, coordination, flexibility, core and joint stability, and proprioception all while preventing injuries. Mark is a conditioning coach, personal trainer, TRX suspension training expert, and Power Plate certified trainer. Mark co-founded and directs Studio 49 Fitness, a premier, cutting edge studio in Indianapolis, IN, that focuses on specialized functional personal training, as well as a variety of group fitness classes. With over 13 years of fitness experience, Mark works with a variety of people who want to improve themselves physically, mentally, and emotionally.

BOXING FITNESS
Hitting a boxing bag is harder than just throwing a punch. Learn techniques and tips on how to get a better workout. Hank Johnson has more than 20 years of experience in management and supervision in amateur and professional boxing. Aside from his own career, he has coached boxing in the Army at Fort Bragg, the Olympic Team in Seoul, South Korea, the Pan Am Games and the World Games. Come prepared to break a sweat.

CANOEING
Explore a 110-acre lake in a canoe! Instructors will teach proper canoeing techniques, several paddling strokes and canoe safety. Once participants learn the basics, they will be able to practice them on Bradford Woods' calm and relaxing lake.

CHEESE & WINE
Come taste some of the world's best cheeses with Max McCalman. Not only will you taste some of his favorite cheese, you will also find out which wine he would pair with them. Renowned as one of the cheese world's living legends for his expertise, insight and passion, Max McCalman is dedicated to helping others understand and enjoy the unique pleasures of artisanal cheeses. Max authored three books: "The Cheese Plate," which was nominated for awards by the James Beard Foundation and by the International Association of Cooking Professionals (IACP), "Cheese: A Connoisseur's Guide to the World's Best," an expansive reference on the world's finest cheeses and their wine pairings, which won a 2006 James Beard Award, and most recently, "Mastering Cheese: Lessons For Connoisseurship from a Maître Fromager," which won "Best in the World Book on Cheese" for 2011 from the esteemed Gourmand International World Cook Book Awards announced in Paris in March 2011.

COOKING WITH CHEF AMANDA
Follow up your delicious Palomino's lunch with a session on how the food was prepared. Join Chef Amanda Boucher-Fegley as you make the roasted vegetables, corn relish and aioli. We will discuss buying and cutting fish. We will cook the fish and assemble a finished plate.
Chef Boucher-Fegley has been with Palomino for fifteen years. She began her career with Restaurants Unlimited, Inc. in Indianapolis, then opened Charlotte and Washington, D.C. before coming back to Indianapolis as Executive Chef in April 2002.

Boucher-Fegley is a self-taught chef who has been in the hospitality industry many years. She attributes most of her cooking knowledge to her European parents, both great cooks. "Growing up, everyone gathered in the kitchen. This is where my love of cooking began. I am very fortunate to have so many great cooks in my family who loved to share their knowledge and also loved an audience."

Having no "preferred style" of cooking, Boucher-Fegley enjoys the freedom to be creative while combining several techniques to recipes.

FACIAL
Come experience an express facial treatment designed to cleanse and nourish your skin when you don't have time for a full facial. The Villa will provide this relaxing experience for campers.

FLORAL ARRANGING
Always wanted to learn how to make your own floral arrangements or want some tips on how to enhance the ones that you do? Come learn floral arranging from Gene Huddleson, owner of LGH Design Group, now known as Detail + Design. Prior to starting his own company in 1997, Gene worked with several of the top event designers in the world. Gene has created fascinating theme parties and lavish social events that require extensive creativity. He was chosen as a vice presidential residence holiday designer in 1995 and 1996. Since his return to his home state of Indiana, Gene has developed many award winning events and is often a contributor to local publications and the Fox 59 Morning Show.

FLY FISHING
Through hands-on fly fishing instruction provided by local expert Jon Widboom, participants will be schooled in the magic of fly fishing. Widboom has been fly fishing around the world for more than 30 years, including Africa, Asia, Europe and South America.

GENEALOGY
Get a leg up on climbing your family tree! It's never too early to start exploring the rich background of your ancestry. Better than any book or movie, each family story is unique and enlightening. Experience the joy of knowing who and what contributed to making you the person you are. "They say" that history repeats itself; this is almost always illustrated when you get acquainted with your family tree. You will become acquainted with many tools and resources, common pitfalls, and lesser known secrets to get you started on the search for the ancestors you never knew. A beginner template worksheet will be provided, a Q & A session, and (time permitting) we will provide a brief tutorial on how to use ancestry.com—one of the best places for most people to begin their search.

Tiffany Benedict Berkson is an independent historian and the owner and operator of HistoricIndianapolis.com-- a fun and informative online 'museum' filled with stories of people, places and events of Indianapolis past.

GOLF
At the United States Golf Academy, Bruce Rearick understands that golf is a different game for women than men. His state of the art diagnostic technology has clearly showed that traditional teaching methods were biased toward men. This class address the differences of the game, beyond the physical, to help the modern woman player discover and use techniques created specifically for them to play a better game of golf. Bruce is currently the Director of The Pete Dye Golf Trail and the owner of Burnt Edges Consulting, a company based on sharing his specific work on putting. He was formerly the Director of Instruction for the United States Golf Academy at Swan Lake Resort in Plymouth and prior to that, the Head Golf Professional at Arnold Palmer's Latrobe Country Club.

This year Bruce will run two different courses at camp. One course will specifically be geared toward improving your putting and one will help you work on your swing.

GOURMET COOKING – GRILLING
Chef JJ, from Chef JJ's Back Yard will be on hand to teach grilling. Chef JJ's Big Green Egg style of grilling is a cooking craze! This class will teach you how to properly buy, prepare, and grill seafood, making the perfect dish for any meal. Also learn how to blend healthy, flavorful ingredients to make a delicious meal that everyone is sure to love … and no one will ever know it is healthy! Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, JJ Boston grew up appreciating the beauty of his environment and the simplicity of fresh, local food. He stayed true to his roots through more than 17 years in fine restaurants across the country, and today, he brings the best of all these experiences together to create a deceptively simple, yet innovative dining experience.

HEAVY MACHINERY
Have you always wanted to learn how to drive a piece of construction equipment? Three pieces of Caterpillar machines will be on-site for you to choose from: a skid steer loader, excavator, and a motorgrader simulator. MacAllister Machinery Training Operator, Bill Giddings will be on site with other MacAllister and Bowen Engineering representatives to train each individual on the machine before operating it.

HIP HOP DANCING
Have you ever wished you knew the latest Hip Hop moves? Or daydreamed of staring in your own music video?

MTV's Video Music Award winning & Emmy Award nominated choreographer, Jeffrey Page, offers an energetic fusion of traditional African Dance, hip-hop, funk and soul. Page's intricate movements have been featured on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance, Beyoncé's Tour - The Beyoncé Experience, MTV's Video Music Awards, the BET Awards, and the World Music Awards to name a few. A talented dancer in his own right, Jeffrey Page is also a trained actor, director, and singer. To each job, Page brings a wealth of dance, theatre, and film knowledge.

HORSESHOES
Horseshoe pitching origins date back several hundred years, beginning before many of today's favorite pastimes. Pitching today is alive and well. There are several dozen leagues around the State and organizations throughout the United States. The Speedway Horseshoe League will be teaching the history, the mechanics and the techniques of the game of horseshoes. You will learn how to set up your own set of courts and continue the summertime tradition of backyard pitching.

KRAV MAGA
Krav Maga is a tactical defense system developed in Israel. Law enforcement officers, Mossad, FBI, U.S. Special Operations Forces, Irish Rangers, and British Special Forces use it.

Imi Lichtenfeld, the creator of Krav Maga, once said, "We train so that one may walk in peace." We live and train in this manner of thought. It is not enough to say I practice self-defense. If my family or friends are in danger, then I will use what I have learned to protect them as well. This means that we train to be protectors of all life, not only our own.

Join instructor Robert Amos as he shows the basics of Krav Maga and emphasizes the areas of fitness confidence, reading body language, conflict resolution, empowerment and the ability to protect yourself and others.

LANGUAGE OF SEX & PLEASURE
Camper Presents: Presented by Planned Parenthood
Learning about sex growing up is often filled with shame, guilt and secrecy. In this session, we will explore communicating about sexual desires and pleasure from a sex positive standpoint. Participants will have the opportunity to explore the language of sex, the words we use and how they affect our feelings about ourselves and our ability to have pleasurable sexual experiences. We will also take some time to explore messages we have received about sexual pleasure from various people in our lives and the impact of those messages on our personal views about sexual pleasure. In another activity, we will explore female and male anatomy from a pleasure perspective. Finally, we will explore ways we can communicate with partners about what gives us pleasure.

Included in this session will be an opportunity to check out and purchase some objects of sexual pleasure. Champagne, wine and dessert will be provided.

LASHES WITH KATE
When Sarah Palin "went rogue," she was labeled a diva who wanted to break free with her own agenda. That may have been a controversial political move, but when it comes to attention-grabbing beauty, charting your own path is not a subject for debate. Start calling the shots by spending a half hour with Kate, the owner of Rogue Lash Day Spa. The state's only advanced lash stylist certified by Xtreme Lashes, Kate applies long-lasting lashes one at a time to create a natural yet dramatic look that will have you breaking from convention. After thirty minutes of pampering, you will have the natural, lavish lashes you have always wanted. Just as Palin noted that the difference between a pitbull and a hockey mom is only lipstick, the gulf between your everyday look and stop-the-presses glamour is just one half hour beauty treatment away.

MANICURE
Pamper yourself with a manicure. The Villa Inn Restaurant & Spa will provide a special treatment for campers.

MASSAGE
Whether you like sports, deep tissue or just a relaxation massage, our certified massage therapy staff will be on hand to soothe the sore muscles you may get during all of the fun activities available at Mickey's Camp. Never had a massage? This is the perfect opportunity to try one! All members of our professional staff are equipped to handle the first time client or the massage veteran. Treat yourself!

MIXOLOGY
Get the party STARTED… Learn to make "Shooters," those popular bar drinks with the wild and crazy names…Kamikaze, Orgasm, and Quaalude. You will also be making shooters with layers of color and taste. Everybody loves these "pretty" drinks. Sign up for Shooters 101, presented by Midwest Bartenders School skilled mixologist and get hands on training that will make YOU the LIFE OF THE PARTY!

MONOPOLY
MONOPOLY® is by far the world's most popular financial game, and for the past thirty years Phil Orbanes has judged and observed its best players compete in US and world tournaments. This experience, coupled with his decades of leadership in the games industry, inspired Phil to link the lessons of winning play in Monopoly with the principles of real world success.

Learning how to win this amazing game can improve your ability to handle money and negotiate in everyday life. As Phil will show, it's not difficult to attain your "MBA" (Monopoly Business Acumen). You'll absorb the virtues of diversification, cash management, dealing with limited choices, maintaining a positive attitude, seizing opportunities (especially game-changers) and negotiating within your "zone of comfort." Ready to play?

MOTORCYCLES
Treat your inner "Wild Hog" to a motorcycle orientation provided by ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education) of Indiana, Inc. Our staff of award-winning motorcycle safety professionals will acquaint you with the motorcycle's operational characteristics through initial hands on experience in a low risk and controlled environment. This is not to teach you how to ride a motorcycle, but rather an orientation to its controls and their operation so you can decide whether learning to ride is something you would like to pursue.

MUSIC – BLUFFER'S GUIDE TO CLASSICAL MUSIC
Simon Crookall, former President and CEO of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra gives you the inside scoop on classical music. What to listen for, how to sound knowledgeable, and a few stories about what happens when it doesn't all go quite as planned! All the tips you need to impress your friends and enjoy the music at the same time!

NASA ADVENTURES
Come learn what it is like to blast off in a rocket ship, and float weightless in space, and learn the kinds of research in which NASA is engaged. David Wolf, Indiana astronaut, will narrate video he shot in space and talk about his exciting and dangerous career. He will share his insight as a research scientist and astronaut, discuss the future of the space program and convey some of what he has learned from his travels into space. David Wolf is a graduate of North Central High School, Purdue University (undergraduate), and Indiana University (doctorate). He holds 17 U.S. patents, has published over 40 technical papers, and has conducted 7 spacewalks during his 172 days in space. We are excited to have this Hoosier hero join us at camp!

NATURE HIKE – BIRD WATCH
What makes a bird a bird? Enjoy an introduction to bird adaptations and bird identification as you investigate a variety of bird habitats at Bradford Woods. Common local birds will be identified by using field observation techniques and proper use of binoculars and field guides.

NATURE HIKE – WILD EDIBLES
You can eat wild plants? The primary objective is to increase awareness of wild edible plants available in south central Indiana. At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to identify those plants found and discussed, know which part of the plant is edible, and may learn how to use them to prepare food.

PILATES
Pilates helps build long, lean limbs through its toning and posture-enhancing exercises. But it also has another added benefit: becoming more aware of your body. The very first principle of Pilates is concentration. It's like rubbing your head and patting your tummy – it's not impossible but it's challenging. Because it's progressive, every time you do it, you get stronger and better. Join Michele Cohen and learn an effective way to build lean muscle and a stronger core! Michele has been teaching in the fitness industry for more than 10 years. She is certified in Johnny G, Maddogg Athletics Spinning and IMX Pilates. Michele began her career teaching spinning and owns her own home studio, Picchi's Pilates.

POKER
Sharpen your poker skills with two of poker's greatest instructors/ players. Linda Johnson was the second woman in history to win a gold bracelet at the World Series of Poker and has won more than 100 poker tournaments including the 2005 California State Ladies Poker Championship. Nicknamed the "First Lady of Poker," Linda's accomplishments in poker are extraordinary. She has co-written two poker books and has written a column for Card Player magazine for 16 years. She was inducted in the Women Poker Hall of Fame in 2008. Jan Fisher started her poker career in 1977 when she became a poker dealer. Having dealt in many of the cardrooms in Las Vegas, Fisher moved on to semiprofessional playing and poker management. She serves as a partner in Card Player Cruises along with Linda Johnson and Mark Tenner. Jan wrote the Poker 101 column for Card Player magazine for more than 10 years and currently writes for Poker Player Newspaper. She was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame in 2009.

POKER TOURNAMENT
Join in the fun and participate in the annual Mickey's Camp Poker Tournament. Poker experts Jan Fisher and Linda Johnson will lead the tournament. Come try to win the coveted trophy and bragging rights for next year. Horseshoe Southern Indiana will be proud to present some great prizes for the men's and women's top 3 finishers. So don't miss out!

POLICE TRAINING EXERCISE
The training officers are bringing all new scenarios this year to camp. This state-of-the-art simulation system has the tools to enhance an officer's judgment, speed of engagement and accuracy. It offers the most realistic use of force training available and offers the realism and intensity of force on force training within a controlled environment. This allows the officer to make decisions about the use of force and what degree of force to use, at real-time speed, and then answer for his or her actions. Individuals attending this training will receive an overview of the capabilities of the simulation system and be given the opportunity to participate in fun, stress free, firearms skill building exercises.

POLITICS WITH AMOS
Indianapolis – Through a Media Maven's Eagle Eye
First person observations about Indianapolis – the good, not so good, and where we go in the future – from one of Indy's most outspoken observers - Amos Brown III, a community servant/leader and commentator, who's straddled the fields of media, business, demographics, community growth and development. He will lead a frank discussion – give and take – about the city/community he's served for thirty-six years.

RACING SIMULATORS
Net Heads is bringing their Racing To Go simulators to conduct a racing camp. Instructors have tailored the training to be accessible for the novice and no racing experience is necessary. Net Heads' high definition racing simulators feature authentic handling (right down to the force feedback steering wheels), jaw-dropping visuals and dynamic weather, track and car conditions. Participants will go through basic driver training, including proper braking, shifting and cornering as well as controlled acceleration.

RAFT RACING
Raft racing is an intense activity in which participants are sure to get wet! The participants will arrive on the far side of the lake by pontoon boat and will be left with the basic supplies needed to build a raft. The supplies may include 55-gallon drums, lumber of varying sizes and different lengths of rope, and perhaps a paddle or two. The task of the team is to construct a seaworthy raft capable of carrying the entire team across the lake in a single trip and arrive before the other teams. This activity requires a little bit of strategy and a whole lot of positive thinking! You may form your own team of 6 members or allow camp to make an assignment.

RIFLE / PISTOL
The Shelby County Sports Shooting Club will help you explore the long and short of shooting sports. Beginning with the long guns, you'll learn the parts and operation of rifles, the different calibers and their uses, and have some fun knocking down steel targets. You'll also explore and shoot some handguns (pistols), including revolvers and semi-automatics.

RUNNING – GOOD FORM RUNNING
Running faster, more efficiently, and injury free is what runners strive for. With a focus on proper mechanics, Good Form Running aims to help runners of all ages and abilities achieve those goals. Focused on fundamentals, GFR can help create a greater awareness of those basics and provide you with simple tools to improve your running mechanics.

Bob Kennedy is a four time NCAA Champion at Indiana University, five time National 5000m Champion, 1992 and 1996 Olympian at 5000m, former American Record Holder: 2 miles, 3000m and 5000m and co-Founder of BlueMile; a running and walking specialty retailer. Grant Robinson, courtesy of New Balance, who is a 2004 Olympic 1500m runner, will join him at camp.

SALSA DANCING
Have you ever wondered why salsa and Latin dancing are some of the most popular dances in the world? Maybe it's the lively rhythms of the music, the expressive beauty of the Spanish Language, the seamless non-verbal artistry of movement and connection between the lead and follow.

Chad Wright will be offering this fun and exciting class to introduce you to the three basic dances that you will encounter if you go dancing at a salsa club: salsa, merengue, and bachata. In this class you will gain the basic skills and confidence to go to a salsa club and start having fun!
Chad Wright formerly performed and competed all over the US in salsa cabaret (dance mixed with lifts and tricks), as well as a concert series on PBS. He won several local salsa competitions, and was most known for doing spectacular lifts with his former dance partner.

SHOTGUN
The Shelby County Sports Shooting Club will teach you how to shoot a shotgun. You will learn that a shotgun throws a "charge" of pellets at a moving target, rather than a single bullet at a still target. Using a 20-gauge shotgun, you will learn the parts of the firearm and the ammo, as well as how to point and shoot, pattern, and how to hit that elusive flying clay target. Depending on how good your shot is, you may progress to official trap shooting for a little friendly competition.

SWIMMING - INTRO
Cool off in the pool with Sally Brindle, Aquatic Program Coordinator from the Jewish Community Center. This session will get you comfortable in the water so that you can do water aerobics without fear as well as learning rudimental skills if ready.

SWIMMING – OPEN POOL
Not in the mood to take in an activity? Then why not just hang out at the pool! We will have open swim times for some relaxation time in the sun.

TAP DANCING
If you like to dance you will love to tap! It's a terrific way to exercise while improving your balance, posture and memory. The class begins with very basic movements like tapping the ball of the foot, brushing/striking the foot against the floor in a shuffling style and then creating more intricate dance steps to great toe-tapping music. Tap instructor, Nancy Pugh, began tap dancing at the age of six and has been teaching tap dancing to adults as a volunteer for more than ten years. One of Nancy's highlights as a teacher was a trip to New York City with her tap class to attend the Rockette Experience, a "camp" tap class for a day. A full routine will be taught during the 90-minute session – new and old tappers welcome! Slip on a pair of tap shoes (provided) and get ready to use up some energy and have fun!

TRAPEZE
Come swing through the air with the greatest of ease. Come learn the basic technique of trapeze, and perhaps end the session with a catch from one of the trapeze artists. Trapeze Austin has years of performing, corporate and personal training and professional development programs worldwide.

So whether you are a rookie or have tried trapeze in the past - trapeze is a "mountain with no top" so each time you come out, the Trapeze Austin crew will assist you with taking it to the next level by learning new tricks and developing fundamental skills.

WATER AI-CHI
Ai Chi is a warm water exercise and relaxation program developed in Japan. Participants are introduced to the mind/body breath concept that cultivates life force energy. Ai Chi not only helps us to be more fully what we are, but also the program's easy and slow movements are perfect for creating improved range of motion, balance and mobility. Bonnie Maurer is a certified Ai Chi practitioner. She teaches classes at the Jewish Community Center.

WINE TASTING
An introduction to understanding, selecting and enjoying wine
There is so much to know in the world of wine. You may enjoy wine but not understand the basics you need to select a good bottle for tonight's dinner. Sometimes it can be so confusing. Taking a back to basics approach, this session will attempt to demystify wine and help you understand its ability to truly enhance the dining experience. Through learning some of these basic concepts, you will be better equipped to face the confusion out there in the wine world. In addition, there will be a discussion on matching food and wine, as well as how to approach a wine list in a restaurant and navigate a retailer.

Michael Brown has been the Portfolio Manager for Vintner Select since 2010, a fine wine importer and tri-state distributor, Michael has extensive knowledge about wine that began while working at a local winery when he was finishing his degree in philosophy from Xavier University. He went on to work for a wine bar in Chicago before training as a chef, first at the noteworthy Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY, and later in Paris, at a few restaurants under top-rated chefs. He has worked in the wine business full time since 1991 and has traveled extensively through the wine areas of France, Italy, California, Oregon and Washington State.

YOGA
Since 1981, Miriam Resnick has been a student of the body and its movement. She opened Mindful Movement Studio in May 2005. This year she will have four different types of yoga classes at camp:

Beginning Yoga
This class is for the first time yoga student. She will guide you through some basic yoga poses and breath patterns. The best part of the class is at the end with a final relaxation period!

Outdoors Flowing Yoga (weather permitting)
This class is appropriate for students who are familiar with basic yoga poses. We are going to begin with breathing exercises to warm the body from the inside out tuning into our inner wisdoms. Using our rhythmical breathing we will explore many yoga poses flowing from one sequence to the next. We will finish our practice with slow meditative breathing soaking up the energy from mother nature.
Please note: In case of bad weather, class will be held indoors.

Spine Stretching
This class is appropriate for anyone that needs to sit but still wants to move their bodies. She will lead you through easy spinal stretching exercises that you can do at home to increase mobility of your spine.
Handouts will be provided for continued home use.

Stretching Yoga
No yoga experience necessary for this class. She will target the areas of the body that get tight from cardio exercises and show you poses that stretch the back, legs and glutes. Handouts will be provided for your home practice.

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