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.

Tuesday, May 21
“Small Business Appreciation Luncheon”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Location: Edison State College - Labelle Campus, 1092 E Cowboy Way, Labelle
Cost: $15
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://www.sbdcseminars.org

Wednesday, May 22
Gulf Coast Live
Presented by WGCU Radio, FM 90.1 / WMKO-FM 91.7
Time: 9 a.m.
Contact: Amy Tardif at (239) 590-2519 for topics and air times

Wednesday, May 22
“Distinguished Entrepreneur 2013 Awards and Dinner”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Location: FGCU Cohen Center Ballroom, 10501 FGCU Blvd S., Fort Myers
Cost: $100
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://www.sbdcseminars.org

Friday, May 24
“Managing Your Credit: How to Develop & Maintain a Healthy & Accurate Credit”
Presented by FGCU Small Business Development Center
Time: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce, 2702 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte
Cost: Free
Contact: Online registration and seminar descriptions available at http://www.sbdcseminars.org

 

NEXT WEEK @ FGCU

Monday, May 27 through Sunday, June 2

Wednesday, May 29
Gulf Coast Live
Presented by WGCU Radio, FM 90.1 / WMKO-FM 91.7
Time: 9 a.m.
Contact: Amy Tardif at (239) 590-2519 for topics and air times

Sundays, June 2 through August 4
“Summer Foreign Film Festival”
Presented by FGCU Renaissance Academy
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: FGCU Naples Center, 1010 5th Ave South, Naples
Contact: John Guerra at (239) 434-4838 or jguerra@fgcu.edu
Online registration and additional information available at https://RegisterRA.fgcu.edu or by calling (239) 425-3272

FGCU Summer Camp Schedule

Saturday, June 8 through Thursday, June 13

Neal Studd's Intensive 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 10 through Thursday, June 13

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 focuses mainly on the technical education and development of players age 10-13.  Tactical ideas will be introduced as well.  Our goal is to get young players to the next level as they prepare for all of their future successes in the game.
Contact: Jim Blankenship at (239) 590-7571 or jblanken@fgcu.edu

Joe Dooley Basketball Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: Grades 3 - 12
Camp Description: This camp will focus on individual improvement. Our goal is to teach players various ways to score and how to implement them into games. Campers will learn individual skill programs that NBA players follow to improve their skill levels.
Contact: Joey Cantens at (305) 725-8795 or jcantens@fgcu.edu

Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14

Jim Blankenship’s Women’s Soccer Day Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 6 - 14
Camp Description: The 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

Tuesday, June 11 through Saturday, June 15

Piano Institute
Hosted by FGCU Bower School of Music
Camp Type: Music
Contact: Michael Baron at (239) 293-7209 or mbaron@fgcu.edu

Friday, June 14 through Saturday, June 15

Orchestra Teacher Workshop
Hosted by FGCU Bower School of Music
Camp Type: Music
Contact: Judy Evans at jpeotch@centurylink.net

Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16

Dunk City Team Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: Grades 4 - 12
Contact: Michael Fly at (239) 590-7067 or mfly@fgcu.edu

Sunday, June 16 through Friday, June 21

Choir Camp
Hosted by FGCU Bower School of Music
Camp Type: Music
Contact: Trent Brown at (239) 590-1266 or trbrown@fgcu.edu

Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21

Neal Studd's Swim Camp (with Intensive Camp Option)
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

Saturday, June 22 through Wednesday, June 26

Neal Studd's Swim Camp (with Intensive Camp Option)
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 24 through Tuesday, June 25

FGCU Summer Softball Advanced Hitting Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 13 and Older
Camp Objectives: To teach the experienced softball player 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

FGCU Summer Softball Advanced Defensive Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 13 and Older
Camp Objectives: To teach the experienced softball player the necessary fundamentals to become a solid reliable defender. Will develop proper mechanics in throwing, receiving, and fielding. Advanced individual work at a player’s specific position will be incorporated with the skills utilized at these positions.
Contact: Alycia Bachkora at (239) 590-7062 or abachkora@fgcu.edu

Monday, June 24 through Wednesday, June 26

2013 FGCU 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: Mel Thomas at (513) 515-9139 or melthomas@fgcu.edu

Monday, June 24 through Thursday, June 27

Eagle Baseball Overnight/Commuter Prospect Camp I
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: Grades 6 - 12
Camp Description: The Eagle Baseball Summer Prospect Camp has been developed as a highly instructional baseball experience. We will assemble a staff of 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: Jon Moore at (239) 590-7059 or jomoore@fgcu.edu

Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28

FGCU Cross Country Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Camp Description: All participants will experience training opportunities, group and individual instruction from coaches, guidance in sport psychology, race strategy, strength training, injury prevention and nutrition.
Contact: Cassandra Goodson at (239) 590-7274 or crosscountry@fgcu.edu

Wednesday, June 26

FGCU Summer Softball Advanced Pitching Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 13 and Older
Camp Objectives: To teach the experienced softball pitcher 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

Wednesday, June 26 through Saturday, June 29

Select Wind & Percussion Chamber Camp
Hosted by FGCU Bower School of Music
Camp Type: Music
Contact: Troy Jones at (239) 590-1244 or tvjones@fgcu.edu

Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14

Dave Nichols’ Volleyball All Skills Camp (Session 1)
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 10 - 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: Danny Mahy at (239) 590-7223 or dmahy@fgcu.edu

Monday, July 15 through Thursday, July 18

Eagle Baseball Youth Summer Day Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 6 - 12
Camp Description: The Eagle Baseball Youth Summer Day Camp's goal is to make the experience at camp as simple and enjoyable as possible by improving campers' baseball skills and developing proper playing habits while keeping it fun during the camp. Program emphasis will be on individual skills and fundamentals of the game.
Contact: Jon Moore at (239) 590-7059 or jomoore@fgcu.edu

Tuesday, July 16 through Wednesday, July 17

Dave Nichols’ Volleyball Position Training Camp (Session 2)
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 10 - 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: Danny Mahy at (239) 590-7223 or dmahy@fgcu.edu

Thursday, July 18 through Sunday, July 21

Jim Blankenship’s Women’s Soccer Elite Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 14 - 18
Camp Description: The Elite residential camp is designed to improve the skill level and tactical understanding of players 14-18.  Practice sessions will be intense and very competitive to challenge at every level of the player's ability.
Contact: Jim Blankenship at (239) 590-7571 or jblanken@fgcu.edu

Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21

Dave Nichols’ Volleyball All Skills Camp (Session 3)
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 10 - 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: Danny Mahy at (239) 590-7223 or dmahy@fgcu.edu

Tuesday, July 23 through Wednesday, July 24

Dave Nichols’ Volleyball Position Training Camp (Session 4)
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 10 - 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: Danny Mahy at (239) 590-7223 or dmahy@fgcu.edu

Thursday, July 25 through Sunday, July 28

Dave Nichols’ Volleyball Team Camp (Session 5)
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: 10 - 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: Danny Mahy at (239) 590-7223 or dmahy@fgcu.edu

Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3

Eagle Baseball Overnight/Commuter Prospect Camp II
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: Grades 6 - 12
Camp Description: The Eagle Baseball Summer Prospect Camp has been developed as a highly instructional baseball experience. We will assemble a staff of 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: Jon Moore at (239) 590-7059 or jomoore@fgcu.edu

Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4

Gulf Coast Soccer Academy High School ID Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: Grades 9 - 12
Camp Description: The High School ID Camp is designed for field-players, (boys only) high school age or recent high school graduates who have yet to enroll in college, who aspire to play on the college level. Players will be split into graduation year specific groups where training sessions, small-sided games and full-sided games will give the 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 written evaluation at the conclusion of the session.
Contact: Gulf Coast Soccer Academy at (239) 590-7130 or info@gulfcoastsocceracademy.com

Saturday, August 3

Music for Early Childhood Educators & Caregivers Workshop
Hosted by FGCU Bower School of Music
Camp Type: Music
Contact: Louise Patrick at (239) 590-1377 or lpatrick@fgcu.edu

Monday, August 5 through Wednesday, 7

Joe Dooley Basketball Camp
Hosted by FGCU Athletics
Camp Type: Athletic
Age Requirements: Grades 3 - 12
Camp Description: This camp will focus on individual improvement. Our goal is to teach players various ways to score and how to implement them into games. Campers will learn individual skill programs that NBA players follow to improve their skill levels.
Contact: Joey Cantens at (305) 725-8795 or jcantens@fgcu.edu