Summer Camp 2025

WEEK 1 - June 30th - July 3rd

The first week of Summer Camp will be all about different places around the world. We will focus on four different countries throughout the week. We will learn about foods, animals, and the traditions of each place. We will also learn and play different group games that originated from each place! Campers will make their own passports to document the things they have learned. At the end of the week, our counselors will be bringing in a dish from each of the places we learned about during the week. On Wednesday of this week, we will be visiting The Wild Animal Park!

*There will be no camp on July 4th in observance on Independence Day.*

WEEK 2 - July 7th-July 11th 

For our second week of Summer Camp, we will blast off into an action-packed exploration during Space Week! During this week we will be learning about all things outer space from planets and constellations to moon phases and galaxies. We will also be having a visit from the Mobile Planetarium! Some of the activities during this week include making moon sand, crystal geodes, straw rockets, and we will be building our own rocket ships to launch into space with! On Friday, we will be having a visit from the Mobile Planetarium! 

TO BE NOTED:  Starting in Week 2, we will be visiting Kirkland Town Park every Wednesday. The children will be dropped off at the park and will be bussed back to school at 2:00 PM. In the event of inclement weather, if the park day is canceled, you will be notified through Procare, our online platform.

WEEK 3 - July 14th - July 18th

Science Week has always been an all-time favorite at our Summer Camp. Cornell Cooperative Extensions will be coming to provide the children with a fun science activity. We will be conducting various experiments such as volcano eruptions, the classic mentos geyser, the egg drop challenge, and new this year - LEGO Earthquake test! 

WEEK 4 - July 21st-July 25th 

Week Four we will be exploring, learning, and protecting our planet for going green week. This week is where our campers will learn how to care for our planet through fun, hands-on activities! This exciting week is all about discovering ways to protect nature, reduce waste, and making a positive impact on the environment. Cornell Cooperative Extensions will be coming to talk to the children about forms of energy and renewable energy resources with hands-on activities. 

WEEK 5 - July 28th-August 1st 

For our fifth week we will be introducing a new week, Dino week! For this week we will be stepping back in time into the world of dinosaurs. Campers will become junior paleontologists as they dig, discover, and explore the creatures that once roamed the earth. Some exciting adventures await as we will be digging for fossils, creating our own dino species, and even making/hatching our own dinosaur! On Thursday, July 31st, we will be visiting the MOST!

WEEK 6 - August 4th-August 8th THIS WEEK IS FULL; you can still register to be placed on our waitlist.

A spellbinding adventure awaits for you during Harry Potter/Fairytale week. Step into a world of wonder and imagination during this week. Whether your child dreams of casting spells like a wizard or embarking on an enchanted fairytale quest, this magical camp is filled with adventure. As a sneak peek we will be creating wands, potions, and so much more!! This week, we will also be visiting Fort Rickey! 

WEEK 7 - August 11th-August 15th 

During the seventh week of Summer Camp, campers will learn about natural pigments and how colors can be derived from the natural resources around us! We will be painting with rocks and fruits, stamping leaves, making chalk balloon bombs, practice textured art, and for our Fun Friday, we will be tie-dying!

*Campers will need to bring a white t-shirt, white socks, or any white piece of clothing to tie-dye.*

WEEK 8 - August 18th-August 22nd 

Dive into a world of ocean exploration during our new Under the Sea themed week! Campers will be testing the waters of buoyancy, creating a jellyfish in a bottle and searching for hidden treasures. The ocean is full of wonders waiting to be explored! Also, this week, we will be having a visit from Cornell Cooperative Extension. 

WEEK 9 - August 25th-August 29th 

Get ready for an action-packed week with Sports Camp where campers will run, jump and play their way through an exciting variety of sports and activities. This week is all about teamwork, skill-building, and having fun while staying active. A peek into this week will include traditional games such as basketball, soccer, obstacle courses and more! On Friday of this week, we will also be holding our own Sports Camp Olympics! This week is designed to create a "win" for everyone! 

PLEASE NOTE:  Week 9 will prioritize Hamilton College families. All families are able to register for Week 9 at that point. Hamilton registrations will be placed on our roster, while non-Hamilton families will be placed on our waiting list. Once registration for Week 9 closes (on June 16th) the remaining spots of Week 9 (if any) will be filled with the non-Hamilton families on the waiting list, in the order of their registration. These families will be notified that they have gained a spot on our roster, while those that did not will also be notified.