Office of Community Relations & Marketing

Phone: (239) 590-1086  Email: communityrelations@fgcu.edu

Please contact the Office of Community Relations and Marketing if your event does not appear on the list.
Deadline to receive materials is Thursday at 5 p.m. the week prior to the event.

Monday, June 13 through Sunday, June 19

Monday, June 13
“Understanding and Writing a Marketing Plan: Marketing, Organization, and Management”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location: Fort Myers Library, 2050 Central Ave, Fort Myers
Cost: Free
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://www.sbdcseminars.org

Wednesday, June 15 through Monday, August 1
Media Specialists’ Prep Course, a Summer Program for Teachers
Presented by FGCU College of Education and FGCU Office of Continuing Education and Off-Campus Programs
Cost: $800 (excluding textbook)
Contact: Register by Friday, June 10 by calling (239) 425-3270 or visiting http://registerce.fgcu.edu

Wednesday, June 15
“PB&J Brown Bag Lunch: Weathering the Storm”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: FGCU Welcome Center, FGCU South Court, Fort Myers
Cost: Free
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://www.sbdcseminars.org

Wednesday, June 15 through Sunday, June 19
“Paler than Grass” by Brittney Brady
Presented by FGCU Theatre Lab
Location: FGCU Arts Complex
Cost: $7
Contact: For show times and information please call (239) 590-7268 or visit http://theatrelab.fgcu.edu

Thursday, June 16
“SBRN Mixer”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Location: Holiday Inn Fort Myers Airport, 9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers
Cost: $15 for members, $20 for guests
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://www.sbdcseminars.org

Saturday, June 18
“Hurricane Preparedness Seminar & Expo”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Location: Sunshine Ace Hardware, 141 Tamiami Trail N, Naples
Cost: Free
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://www.sbdcseminars.org

NEXT WEEK @ FGCU

Monday, June 20 through Sunday, June 26

Monday, June 20 through Thursday, June 23
Gulf Coast Live
Presented by WGCU Radio, FM 90.1 / WMKO-FM 91.7
Contact: Amy Tardif at (239) 590-2519 for topics and air times

Continuing through Friday, June 24
“Community of Artists: A Group Exhibition”
Presented by FGCU Department of Visual and Performing Arts
Gallery hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
Location: FGCU Arts Complex
Contact: Anica Sturdivant at (239) 590-7238 or asturdiv@fgcu.edu

Thursday, June 23
Summer Soirée
Presented by FGCU Alumni Association
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: McCormick & Schmick's, 9114 Strada Pl, Naples
Contact: Kim Williams at (239) 590-1087 or kwilliam@fgcu.edu

FGCU Summer Camp Schedule

Monday, June 13 through Tuesday, June 14

FGCU Summer Softball Hitting Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 12 and older
Camp Objectives: To teach students the correct mechanics and mental approach necessary to be a successful batter, slapper, bunter, and base runner. This clinic is designed for the advanced hitter who will be evaluated using a variety of techniques. We will incorporate hitting drills designed to accelerate skill levels.
Contact: Alycia Bachkora at (239) 590-7062 or abachkora@fgcu.edu

Monday, June 13 through Thursday, June 16

Guard Start
Hosted by FGCU Aquatics Center
Camp Type: Other
Age Requirements: 11 - 14
Camp Description: The American Red Cross Guard Start Program gives participants a jump start into Red Cross Lifeguarding.  They will learn the basics of what it takes to become a lifeguard.  They will also be given the opportunity to be certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
Contact: FGCU Aquatics Center at (239) 590-7701 or visit http://www.fgcu.edu/aquatics

Mondays through Fridays, June 13 through August 19

School Age Summer Program
Hosted by Family Resource Center at FGCU
Camp Type: Other
Age Requirements: 6 and older
Camp Description: This premier summer program offers an excellent teacher to child ratio with a stimulating curriculum designed by child care experts. Led by a qualified teacher on the Florida Gulf Coast University campus the small group experiences will include swimming, tennis, biking, science, and cooking, among other fun and educational activities.
Contact: Jan Piscitelli at (239) 590-7855 or jpiscite@fgcu.edu

Tuesday, June 14 through Saturday, June 18

Jim Blankenship’s Women’s Soccer Jr. Elite Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 10 – 13
Camp Description: The Jr. Elite residential camp is designed to improve the skill level and tactical understanding of all players. Practice sessions will be intense and very competitive and will challenge the player’s ability at every level.
Contact: Jim Blankenship at (239) 590-7571 or jblanken@fgcu.edu

Wednesday, June 15 through Thursday, June 16

FGCU Summer Softball Pitching Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 12 and older
Camp Objectives: To teach the fundamentals required to throw a pitch correctly, with the spin and velocity as on target as possible. Will work on locating all pitches as well as finding the pitch each player throws best.
Contact: Alycia Bachkora at (239) 590-7062 or abachkora@fgcu.edu

Sunday, June 19 through Wednesday, June 22

Summer Prospect Overnight/Commuter ID Skills Camp
Hosted by FGCU Baseball
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: Grades 7 - 12
Camp Description: The Summer Prospect ID Skills Camp has been developed as a highly instructional baseball experience. We will assemble a staff of college coaches dedicated to teaching the skills necessary to reach the collegiate playing level. The camp provides an environment that promotes discipline and hard work.
Contact: Paul Fibbe at (239) 590-7059 or pfibbe@fgcu.edu

Monday, June 20 through Wednesday, June 22

Coach Karl Smesko’s 2011 Girls Basketball Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: Grades 5 - 12
Camp Description: The camp provides a well rounded instruction to the game for kids of varying skill levels. The instructors of the camp will emphasize the basic skills and fundamentals required to effectively play the game of basketball.
Contact: Chelsea Dermyer at (239) 590-1566 or cdermyer@fgcu.edu

Monday, June 20 through Friday, June 24

Gulf Coast Soccer Academy Day Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 5 - 7 (Mini-Kicker), 8 - 16 (Day Camper)
Camp Description: These camps are designed to provide a balance of skill, tactics, and game experience. Each week provides specific instruction and soccer activities according to age group, skill development, and game awareness.
Contact: Alex Aldaz or (239) 590-7130 or menssoccer@fgcu.edu

Neal Studd's Swim Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 7 and older
Camp Description: This swim camp focuses on the technique and training necessary to improve in competitive swimming. Particular attention to starts and turns in addition to technique analysis in all four strokes will be worked on day to day.
Contact: Neal Studd at (239) 590-7572 or nstudd@fgcu.edu

Wet Week
Hosted by FGCU Aquatics Center
Camp Type: Other
Age Requirements: 7 - 14
Camp Description: The Wet Week is for participants who have good swimming ability (they will be tested) and who enjoy the sun, outdoors, and WATER!  Participants will enjoy:  the pool, lake, beach, water park, boating, and aquarium!
Contact: FGCU Aquatics Center at (239) 590-7701 or visit http://www.fgcu.edu/aquatics

Youth Dance Camp
Hosted by FGCU Dancing Divas
Camp Type: Other
Age Requirements: 6 - 14
Camp Description: Your child will learn the basics of dance technique, skills, and many different styles of dance routines.
Contact: Julia Stulock at (239) 590-7332 or jstulock@fgcu.edu

Tuesday, June 21 through Thursday, June 23

FGCU Summer Softball All Skills Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 8 and older
Camp Objectives: To teach fundamentals of all aspects of the game: throwing, catching, hitting, slapping, bunting, base-running, etc. Will develop proper mechanics as well as situational thinking. Individual work at a player’s specific position will be incorporated as well.
Contact: Alycia Bachkora at (239) 590-7062 or abachkora@fgcu.edu

Saturday, June 25 through Wednesday, June 29

Jim Blankenship’s Women’s Soccer Elite Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 13 - 18
Camp Description: The Elite residential camp is designed to improve the skill level and tactical understanding of all players. Practice sessions will be intense and very competitive to challenge the player’s ability at every level.
Contact: Jim Blankenship at (239) 590-7571 or jblanken@fgcu.edu

Neal Studd's Swim Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 7 and older
Camp Description: This swim camp focuses on the technique and training necessary to improve in competitive swimming. Particular attention to starts and turns in addition to technique analysis in all four strokes will be worked on day to day.
Contact: Neal Studd at (239) 590-7572 or nstudd@fgcu.edu

Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 1

Wild Week
Hosted by FGCU Aquatics Center
Camp Type: Other
Age Requirements: 7 - 14
Camp Description: This camp is for children who are interested in animals.  Campers will be able to use different FGCU facilities as well as take trips to see animals off campus.  There will be a visit to the zoo, a wolf rescue, and to other local animal attractions.
Contact: FGCU Aquatics Center at (239) 590-7701 or visit http://www.fgcu.edu/aquatics

Tuesday, July 5 through Friday, July 8

Guard Start
Hosted by FGCU Aquatics Center
Camp Type: Other
Age Requirements: 11 - 14
Camp Description: The American Red Cross Guard Start Program gives participants a jump start into Red Cross Lifeguarding.  They will learn the basics of what it takes to become a lifeguard.  They will also be given the opportunity to be certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
Contact: FGCU Aquatics Center at (239) 590-7701 or visit http://www.fgcu.edu/aquatics

Sunday, July 10 through Wednesday, July 13

Gulf Coast Soccer Academy Junior Academy
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 10 - 13
Camp Description: The Junior Academy is a residential camp designed for players of all skill levels, ages 10-13. Training sessions will be designed to give players as much time on the ball as possible, while small-sided and full-sided games will give players a chance to apply those skills in realistic, competitive environments.
Contact: Alex Aldaz or (239) 590-7130 or menssoccer@fgcu.edu

Gulf Coast Soccer Academy Senior ID Academy
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 14 - 18
Camp Description: The Senior ID Academy is a residential camp designed for competitive high school players, ages 14-18, who aspire to play on the college level. Training sessions, small-sided games and full-sided games will give the FGCU staff the opportunity to evaluate each player over the course of the camp, while giving him a glimpse of the level of intensity needed to compete as a collegiate athlete. Players will be given a detailed written evaluation at the conclusion of the session.
Contact: Alex Aldaz or (239) 590-7130 or menssoccer@fgcu.edu

Monday, July 11 through Thursday, July 14

Eagle Baseball Youth Instructional Day Camp
Hosted by FGCU Baseball
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 6 - 12
Camp Description: This camp offers youth baseball players the opportunity to compete and improve their game during the summer. Our goal is to make their experience at camp as simple and enjoyable as possible. We will do this by improving their baseball skills and developing proper playing habits. Program emphasis will be on individual skills and fundamentals of the game.
Contact: Paul Fibbe at (239) 590-7059 or pfibbe@fgcu.edu

Monday, July 11 through Friday, July 15

Wet Week
Hosted by FGCU Aquatics Center
Camp Type: Other
Age Requirements: 7 - 14
Camp Description: The Wet Week is for participants who have good swimming ability (they will be tested) and who enjoy the sun, outdoors, and WATER!  Participants will enjoy:  the pool, lake, beach, water park, boating, and aquarium!
Contact: FGCU Aquatics Center at (239) 590-7701 or visit http://www.fgcu.edu/aquatics

Monday, July 18 through Friday, July 22

Best of All Worlds Week
Hosted by FGCU Aquatics Center
Camp Type: Other
Age Requirements: 7 - 14
Camp Description: This camp is for those children who cannot choose between any of our other camp weeks. They will be swimming, kayaking, playing sports, going to the beach, arcade, and zoo. This is the best way for a camper to experience all of our camps at once!
Contact: FGCU Aquatics Center at (239) 590-7701 or visit http://www.fgcu.edu/aquatics

Tuesday, July 19 through Wednesday, July 20

Dave Nichols’ Volleyball All Skills Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 9 - 17
Camp Description: This camp will hone all six volleyball skills. Players will be grouped by ability and then matched with just the right coach. The format will include skill stations as well as play.
Contact: FGCU Volleyball Office at (239) 590-7223

Thursday, July 21 through Saturday, July 23

Dave Nichols’ Volleyball All Skills Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 9 - 17
Camp Description: This camp will hone all six volleyball skills. Players will be grouped by ability and then matched with just the right coach. The format will include skill stations as well as play.
Contact: FGCU Volleyball Office at (239) 590-7223

Sunday, July 24 through Monday, July 25

Dave Nichols’ Volleyball Position Training Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 9 - 17
Camp Description: Players will be grouped by their preferred position, and then will learn more about their position than they ever imagined! The format will be two thirds training on a specific position, and one third bringing all positions together to work on their skills in a 6 v 6 game format.
Contact: FGCU Volleyball Office at (239) 590-7223

Monday, July 25 through Friday, July 29

Sports Week
Hosted by FGCU Aquatics Center
Camp Type: Other
Age Requirements: 7 - 14
Camp Description: Campers who are interested in sports will love this week. We will be using the different FGCU Campus Recreation facilities to play many different sports. We will also be trying different sports such as bowling. This camp will be taking a trip to a Fort Myers Miracle Baseball game, and different sport facilities.
Contact: FGCU Aquatics Center at (239) 590-7701 or visit http://www.fgcu.edu/aquatics

Tuesday, July 26 through Wednesday, July 27

Dave Nichols’ Volleyball All Skills Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 9 - 17
Camp Description: This camp will hone all six volleyball skills. Players will be grouped by ability and then matched with just the right coach. The format will include skill stations as well as play.
Contact: FGCU Volleyball Office at (239) 590-7223

Thursday, July 28 through Sunday, July 31

Dave Nichols’ Volleyball Team Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 9 - 17
Camp Description: This camp will combine skill sessions, wash drill sessions, and team competition. We encourage high school coaches to attend. The format will include skill sessions in the morning, wash drills in the afternoon, and regular matches in the evenings.
Contact: FGCU Volleyball Office at (239) 590-7223

Monday, August 1 through Thursday, August 5

Jim Blankenship’s Women’s Soccer Day Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 6 - 14
Camp Description: This Day camp is designed for players wanting to learn the fundamental skills of soccer. Individual instruction emphasizes the use of correct techniques.
Contact: Jim Blankenship at (239) 590-7571 or jblanken@fgcu.edu

Outdoors Week
Hosted by FGCU Aquatics Center
Camp Type: Other
Age Requirements: 7 - 14
Camp Description: Does your child love the outdoors?  This camp will take field trips to different local nature centers.  We will also be learning many skills that might come in handy in the outdoors like shelter building for example.
Contact: FGCU Aquatics Center at (239) 590-7701 or visit http://www.fgcu.edu/aquatics