Day I-History/Our Behavior at Home/Introductions

Why Good Manners are important, Common Courtesies, Respect, Helping out at Home, Introductions, Greetings

Day II-Appearance and Image

Grooming, Hygiene, Appropriate Dress, Shoes that Fit, Posture, First Impressions, Self-Confidence, Organizational Skills For MS and HS girls, there will be a brief session on make-overs-how much is just enough

Day III-Communication Skills

Telephone Etiquette, The Handwritten Note, Listening (Cell phone and internet use, and interviewing for middle and high school)

Day IV-Manners in Public, Being a Good Citizen, Party Etiquette-Good Host, Good Guest Manners (For middle and high school classes-Cell phone use-when and when not appropriate, The Prom, Dating, Driving Courtesies)

Day V-Dining Skills-Place Settings, The Napkin, Proper use of utensils, Handling Accidents, Body language at the Table,Gentlemen's Responsiblities, Inappropriate Behavior at the table, A 3-course Meal

Day V-For middle and high school only: Dancing and Dining Skills-

Place Settings, Proper Use of Utensils, The Napkin, Handling Accidents, Body Language at the Table, Gentleman's Resposibilities, A 6-course Meal

Ballroom Dancing Instructions

Please note that from Summer to Summer, the foundation of Camp will not change. What will be new for returning campers will be a change in activities and exercises in order to reinforce the basics. Manners Camp is designed to build on itself year after year and therefore become more amd more advanced.

Also, please note that each day is 50 minutes long, instructional, filled with activities and most important driven by the campers' participation. We have lots of dialogue! At the end of each day, we enjoy a healthy snack right before pick up time. On Friday, the campers participate in a 3-course meal in the dining room-this is the only day I ask that they dress as they would for church in the summer. It is important that they dress comfortably for the other days so that they are more relaxed with some of the exercises we do.

I welcome any questions or concerns you or your child may have. Let me say here that my main purpose for this camp is to help your children build on the skills they are already learning from you at home. My desire is to put that in more of a "real world" environment because I believe that this can enhance self-confidence. Ultimately, that is the goal: Self-confidence in social, educational and business settings.

I am so excited to introduce Needlepoint and Knitting Classes for the first time this summer! Please check dates and times. These classes will be limited to 6 because of hands-on time required. All materials are included in these classes. The ages for these classes will be entering 3rd through 6th grades.

Please refer to the Summer Schedule and Form for further questions. For enrollment, fill out the form and mail with your deposit. Feel free to call or email me with any questions. 683-7507                  jbroc5342@knology.net