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"Human Anatomy & Physiology", "Pre-Med" and "Forensic Anatomy / Pathology CSI" Camps In
addition to many physiological hands-on labs, we
perform numerous hands-on anatomy labs using human cadavers (a rare
opportunity for high school and most college students). This is an
invaluable tool for learning human anatomy and physiology!
Currently Offering Fall, Spring, and Summer "Anatomy & Physiology" and "Forensic Anatomy / Pathology CSI" Camps in Boone, NC (In The Cadaver Lab on the Campus of Appalachian State University) Geared Toward 9th - 12th Grade Students Camps are Almost Full
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I vividly remember the college semester when I took my first human anatomy and physiology class. While I've had an interest in the human body since I was eleven or twelve years-old, it was during this college semester that I first began to understand the incredible complexity of the human body. I actually remember devouring the chapters in my anatomy and physiology textbook, amazed at what I was reading. Today, I enjoy seeing that "light" come on in the minds of my university and homeschool students. Just a few weeks ago, the mother of one of anatomy and physiology students told me: "John (not his real name) didn't want to take this class - he had no interest in studying the body. After three weeks in your class he's talking about the possibility of a career in medicine or some field related to the body. He loves your class, can't wait for it every week, and always comes away with excitement, anxious to tell us about what he's learned." The Lord has given me a passion for teaching students about the human body and how this complex creation of His testifies to His glory. For example, I love teaching about the pancreas, the microscopic precision with which it operates, and how many small steps have to go just right every second of every day just for us to live.. not to mention the kidneys, heart, brain, liver, and a "simple" movement of the finger, driven by the "simple" contraction of a muscle. My residential camps are geared toward college-bound students but are appropriate for all high school age students who are interested in the human body. This "Human Anatomy and Physiology" is an experience that few high school age students have access to at this level. These camps are appropriate for all 9th - 12th grade students, but are especially geared toward students interested in careers such as medicine, forensic science, nursing, exercise science, biology, chemistry, dentistry, athletic training, nutrition, health promotion, physical therapy, physician's assistant, occupational therapy, etc. Also, it's been my experience that the information and experience offered at this camp often sparks an interest in students that was previously undiscovered. Questions? Please don't hesitate to call (office: 828-262-7625 or cell: 828-964-1662 ) or email me (Academic@SportsMinistries.com) Greg
Students who attended our 2008
& 2009 camps
in Boone, North Carolina traveled here from throughout the country..
Notes From Parents and Students.. "As
a biology tutor responsible for teaching college-prep students at a
tutorial in Nashville, Tennessee, I had high expectations even before I
arrived at Greg Landry’s anatomy and physiology camp in June of 2008."
"To
say it exceeded my greatest hopes and imaginings as a teacher is an
understatement. For several years, I had been searching for an experience
which would drive home all the academic concepts I had been trying to
communicate to my students over the course of the school year, especially
in the areas of biology/medicine. Finding a cadaver component for high
school students was definitely a pipe-dream until Greg came on the scene!" "After
being in Greg’s lab for two days, the cadaver experience paled in
comparison to what was being offered to the students at an academic and
personal level. These students were being given a unique opportunity to
experience first-hand the rigors of a college-level science course with
someone who truly cared and was interested in preparing them for the
future. Greg’s teaching style was firm yet inspirational, and, over the
course of a week, I saw many lives stirred and motivated through the
objectives Greg had designed for this camp." "It
is because of my interaction with Greg that I am now an enthusiastic
supporter both as a teacher and home schooling parent for the week-long
and weekend camps." "Greg
is a trustworthy and gifted teacher, and I believe wholeheartedly that
Greg’s passion and enthusiasm for this subject matter will inspire and
motivate a generation of students to make an impact for Christ in the
fields of science and medicine for ‘such a time as this’." "Greg Landry has been an answer to prayer for our family. As a home schooling mom of three, I realized that I didn't have the knowledge or time to teach my oldest son the high school level science classes he needed for college. Mr. Landry's classes filled this void and more!" "Before
taking Biology, my son didn't know how to study - a major concern of mine.
In a very short time I noticed that he was developing a self-discipline
and a love of learning that I had not seen before. Because of Greg
Landry's standard of excellence and Christian values, I believe that my
son will be well prepared for college." "Wow! c-sections, lungs, fetal
calves, cadavers, bull testicles, peeing in a cup, eating ice cream for
breakfast, brains, hearts, tracheas, blood typing, hematocrit, buffy
coats,
glucose tolerance tests, lung functions tests, learning the ins and outs
of getting through college and into med school, and lots of new friends
who love anatomy and physiology! What else could a girl ask for? I have
more focus and determination to get into med school now than ever before. I
could have stayed for a month." Greg, feel free to put this
on your web site. Parents need to read it. Parents, If your child is
thinking about a medical profession, they need to attend this camp. Greg
does a beautiful job of igniting a fire in the kids who are leaning toward
a medical or other science field and helping them to understand exactly
what they need to do and what their options are. ______________ loved his
approach to teaching. She called me every night excited to tell me about
what they did that day. She said she wants him to teach all of her high
school science classes. Greg, thank you! "...besides being an
engaging teacher, he also had a great sense of humor." "My children have taken science classes from Greg Landry for the past 4 years. Greg is a gifted teacher with a unique ability to challenge his students while also increasing their confidence." "He is rigorous in the classic sense, he values writing skills, cultivates time management and organizational habits, and helps each student develop and adhere to long range plans. While his students are learning these life skills, they are also becoming scientists." "I
expect that the teaching in Greg's upper level science classes is on par with university level courses. His students
thrive in this environment and learn
the value of hard work. As a homeschooler who struggled with biology and chemistry as a student, Greg's classes
provide my children with an opportunity
to learn about these subjects from an enthusiastic and well informed
teacher." "Greg Landry is a valuable member of our homeschool community.
He has the initiative and organizational
skills to get things done and do them well. A partial
list of homeschool activities he initiated includes homeschool olympics, baseball, swimming, and family fun nights. He also oversees
the HCCHS (High Country Christian Home Schoolers)
web site and email list as a member of the HCCHS
board." "The best recommendation I could give for Greg Landry as a teacher would be to refer to his work as a Christian husband and father. He and his wife, Nancy, manage an orderly, hospitable home, and the fruit of their labors is evident in the lives of their two daughters, both steadily growing to be Godly young women as well as capable and conscientious students." "A Christan husband and
father well educated in the sciences, he truly cares about
his students and the learning task. He not only challenges his students
academically, he also encourages them to pursue all knowledge to the
glory of God. His science classes have been a God-sent gift to our family!" "Greg, I can't tell you how much __________ enjoyed your camp. They just can't say enough about it! They definitely desire to return to another or more camps. If we participate in the fall, it would probably have to be a weekend as __________ will be taking community college classes....unless they allow for excused absences. Just please keep us informed on what your thoughts and plans are." "Again, the week
was such a blessing and answer to prayer. And from our conversations
with _________, they experienced and learned so many
things .....about academics, rules, freedoms, honesty, friendship...just
to name a few. Thank you for providing such an atmosphere
for them to experience and learn and grow. Good
luck with the rest of this week at camp! I hope you are getting
some rest! Ha...is that possible on campus with all that youthful energy?????" "My daughter took an Animal Science class with Greg Landry. It was
a very comprehensive class, much material was covered. She had the opportunity to
do several projects, learn time management strategies, and he made it fun
with frequent field trips to correspond with the
animals they were studying." "We have appreciated Greg's initiative in the homeschool activities he
has undertaken to organize and lead. We have
particularly noted his patience and enthusiasm as we have
observed him interacting with our children, and his diligent efforts in accomplishing his goals." "Science is not my strength as a homeschool mom...something that I was never excited when I was in school. I have been so thankful for my son and daughter to have had the opportunity to study science with Greg Landry. He is excited and knowledgeable about what he teaches and expands learning beyond just the textbook." "My children have been on fun and
relevant field trips and taken part
in awesome experiments and other hands-on activities...and
all from a godly teacher and father who helps them understand
the wonder of God's creation in every aspect of what they are learning.
My children have been blessed by being in his classes." "Greg Landry taught my son Anatomy and Physiology. He is an excellent
teacher. He sees his students as individuals. He sets a
standard and calls them out to that place. I think
this is very important for young adults. He knows
his subject and never limits himself to a textbook. I wouldn't hesitate
to recommend Greg for any class he offered." "Hi Greg, I meant to write you before now........ We just wanted to let you know how much ___ enjoyed camp!! She is still telling us stories and sharing her new knowledge of anatomy. She has shared pictures via email with the new friends she made there and was thrilled to be among students who shared similar interests. We couldn't have asked for a better experience for her! And the ride with _______ worked out wonderfully!" "We
thank you for all of that but most of all for
giving us the reassurance of her being in a safe,
Christian environment. We will let everyone here know about your program
so you can be expecting a few more __________
students in the future! Thanks again and many
blessings." "Greg Landry is an outstanding instructor. He has worked with my daughter for the last year and a half. He taught her Physical Science last year and this year, Biology. Even though my daughter is one of the youngest in the class, he has patiently worked along side of her. He challenges her to develop good study habits, participate in class, and reach her potential." "Greg includes many fun activities in class as well. During the first year with Greg, my daughter was among the students categorized as "most improved" during the course of the year. I believe this is due to Greg's excellent instruction and consistent encouragement. I highly recommend Greg Landry as a Christ-centered Science Teacher." "We love you
Greg!" "Greg, thank you so
much for allowing our daughter _________ this opportunity to experience
first hand what could hopefully be her career in the future. We both felt
a genuine kindren and care from you for the kids. We appreciate the
structure and guidance you offered. It allowed us to feel that our
daughter was safe with you. Thanks again. "I've gone to a
"pre-med" camp in Florida for two years. That was a lot of
boring lectures with no depth. This was the real thing and never a dull
moment.." "I loved this camp!
We did lots of incredible anatomy and physiology, but I also liked
listening to Mr. Landry talking to us about getting into med school and
other professional schools, explaining the various medical professions and
the education they required, and his Life 101 talk..." I just wanted to let you that my experience at camp was amazing! I learned so much and feel more than prepared for the anatomy class that I am taking next year as a junior. It was a great experience inside and outside the lab. Thanks for working with ______ and I and allowing us to participate in the swim night. I enjoyed seeing all the friends I had made outside the classroom! I would definitely be interested in an advanced
camp. I think that would
be great. Thanks again for a great week at camp. Have a good
summer!" "...being around other serious
students who like anatomy and physiology was awesome..." "Greg, I want to let you know how much we appreciate the session on academic excellence you did last week. Both Maggie and Mason were encouraged and motivated. Thank you for the obvious time and effort you put into making it a meaningful and practical guide." "Reading over their
notes and your outline made me recommit to doing my work as a wife,
mother, and teacher as an act of service to the Lord. What a blessing it
is to have fellow homeschoolers like your family to be such support and
encouragement to us! Thank you. Blessings to you."
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Available Camp Spots on a
First-Come-First-Served Basis The purpose of these camps is to enable 9th - 12th grade students to better understand human anatomy and physiology by engaging in a variety of unique, in-depth, hands-on experiments, labs, and assessments.. and have fun doing it! Our camps typically fill quickly with students from throughout the country. This is one of very few camps of its kind in the U.S. The camp fee covers class / lab time, the anatomy and physiology camp manual, all lab materials, supplemental materials, etc. It also covers room and board ( meals). Everything is covered - there are no additional costs. This camp provides a learning environment that gives students a tremendous academic advantage, it’s lots of fun, and it enables students to meet other students with similar interests. Questions? Please don't hesitate to call Greg (office: 828-265-4101 or cell: 828-964-1662) These camps are appropriate for all 9th - 12th grade students, but are especially geared toward students interested in careers such as medicine, forensic science, nursing, exercise science, biology, chemistry, dentistry, athletic training, nutrition, health promotion, physical therapy, physician's assistant, occupational therapy, etc. Also, it's been my experience that the information and experience offered at this camp often sparks an interest in students that was previously undiscovered.
The Anatomy & Physiology Camps Include: 
To aid the understanding the
kidneys and entire urinary system, we’ll do a ten parameter
urinalysis on each student with variations. We’ll dissect a variety of cow and sheep organs (similar to human):
eye, brain, kidney, pancreas, lung, heart, trachea, stomach, pregnant
uterus, muscle, and bladder.
Numerous hands-on anatomy and physiology labs using
human cadavers (a rare opportunity for high school and most college
students). This is an invaluable tool for learning human anatomy and
physiology! We'll determine each student's blood
type using a process that helps students understand antigens, antibodies,
agglutination, blood types, and the blood typing process. We'll determine each student's
hematocrit to help them understand the blood and blood cells. We'll also
examine the buffy coat and blood cells stereoscopically and
microscopically. Students will eat ice cream for
breakfast to produce a "glucose load challenge" to help them
understand the pancreas, glucose absorption, diabetes, normal and abnormal
glucose response curves, and the production and function of insulin. Students will do metabolic
assessments / body compositions to help them understand metabolic processes. Using stereoscopes and microscopes, we’ll look at the microscopic aspects of the human
body. We’ll do interesting reflex experiments to help understand the nervous
system. We’ll do vision experiments to better understand the eyes. To better understand genetics and heredity, we’ll do experiments using
genetic traits. Students will learn how to determine blood pressure, heart rate, and
respiratory rate to aid in understanding the cardiovascular system. To help understand the respiratory system, we’ll do pulmonary (lung)
function tests on each student. We'll discuss; what they need to
know about high school academics and successfully handling college
academics, getting into medical school (or the professional school they're
interested in), what their options are in various medical professions, the
school time required, and how to relate to their professors and peers.
Camp Director The Anatomy and Physiology Camp is directed / taught by Greg Landry – master’s degree in physiology from Louisiana State University (LSU). He is director of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab and teaches Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab to pre-professional (pre-med, biology, chemistry, exercise science, pre-physical therapy, pre-dental, etc.) students at Appalachian State University. Greg, his wife, and their two daughters live in Boone, NC. Their oldest daughter is a sophomore on athletic (swimming) and academic scholarships at a private college in Tennessee. Their youngest daughter, also a competitive swimmer, is in 11th grade. ______________________________
The
camp fee
covers class / lab time, the anatomy and physiology camp
manual, all lab materials, supplemental materials, etc. It also covers room
and meals. Everything is covered - there are
no additional costs.
Available Camp Dates Space in these camps is limited and on a first-come-first-served basis ______________________________
Week-Long
All
Girls A & P Camp, June 7-12, 2009
- Boone, NC
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Here to Register Securely Online Week-Long
All
Girls A & P Camp, June 14-19, 2009
- Boone, NC
Week-Long All Guys A & P Camp, June 21-26, 2009
- Boone, NC
Held on the campus of Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Check-in is Sunday between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Check-out is Friday at 1:00 pm. Students will room in a dormitory and will be supervised at night by Greg Landry. Meals will be served in the cafeteria. Click Here to Register Securely Online
Week-Long Girls and
Guys A & P Camp, July 5 - 10, 2009
JULY 5-10 CAMP IS FULL
Week-Long
Girls and Guys A & P Camp, July 19 - 24, 2009
- Boone, NC
For this camp, we can provide free transportation (2 hour trip) from and to the Charlotte, NC airport via shuttle bus Click Here to Register Securely Online
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Questions?
Please don't hesitate to call Greg (office: 828-265-4101 or cell:
828-964-1662 )
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Questions? Contact Greg Landry: Email:
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