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Summertime Discovery

Summertime Discovery is a camp-like experience for children ages 4 to 11 (or entering grade 6). Our experienced program coordinators and energetic student assistants turn summer into a time of creativity, exploration, and play.

Our 2023 program operates for ten weeks and takes place on the Principia School campus. Activities include outdoor play, arts, crafts, science, sports, and swimming—all set to an imaginative weekly theme that creates experiences children will remember for summers to come! See this year’s themes and schedules below.

Weekly Sessions

Week 1: May 22–26* Sand, Sun, & Summer Fun
Celebrate the arrival of summer with beach games, sand crafts, buried treasure, and plenty of water fun!

Week 2: May 30–June 2 Garden Party
Dig into a week of adventure as we hunt for bugs, make nature crafts, plant seeds, and see what grows. (Please note that camp will be closed Monday, May 29 for the Memorial Day holiday.)

Week 3: June 5–9  Cookie Monster - FULL
Put on your apron and get ready to create a favorite cookie each day, mixed with cookie-themed games, stories, and art. 

Week 4: June 12–16 Jungle Jamboree
Discover the cool, colorful critters that live in the world's jungles as we take a walk on the wild side!

Week 5: June 19–23 Icky Sticky Fun
From mud pies and pinecone stew to sticky snacks and slime, we'll stretch our imagination with masterful messes!

Week 6: June 26–30 Stars & Stripes
Celebrate our nation with festive crafts and plenty of old-fashioned fun!

**No camp July 3–14**

Week 7: July 17–21 Magic Trunk - FULL
Open the Magic Trunk each day to find surprising props for plays, games, crafts, and more!

Week 8: July 24–28 Holiday Mash Up - FULL
From gingerbread houses and egg hunts to green socks and valentines, we'll see how many holidays we can celebrate in a week!

Week 9: July 31–August 4* Dream Big
Get inspired by modern-day heroes to unlock your own superpowers! 

Week 10: August 7–11* Anything Goes
See what happens when we combine the best of summer 2023 into one last week of fun!

*Due to limited space and faculty work weeks, enrollment is restricted to students of Principia employees only. 

PLEASE NOTE: ENROLLMENT FOR THE PRESCHOOL-2ND GRADE IS NOW CLOSED 

Send email to be added to the waitlist.

ENROLL NOW
(Currently enrolled Principia families only, please.)

Drop-off and Pickup 

Students can choose from half- or full-day participation. Morning drop-off at the Lower School playground runs from 8:30–9:00 a.m. Program activities begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Afternoon pickup runs from 4:30–5:00 p.m. at the Lower School playground. Please note: there is a $1 per minute late charge beginning at 5:00 p.m. Pickup for children attending half days is 12:30 p.m. at the Lower School playground gate.

Costs and Payment Requirements

  • Half-day: $25 per day / $125 per week (per child)
  • Full-day: $50 per day / $225 per week (per child)
  • 15% sibling discount available
  • To ensure space for your child, please complete the Camp Enrollment Form as soon as possible. Payment via Principia Marketplace is not necessary at time of enrollment, but is required before your child's first day of camp.

Packing List

Children should wear:

  • closed-toe shoes (no sandals, please)
  • shorts and t-shirt that can get dirty

Children should bring:

  • packed lunch and snacks each day
  • water bottle
  • swimsuit, towel, and flip flops
  • flotation vest (if required)
  • raincoat (optional)
  • shoes that can get wet
  • sunscreen (required) and insect repellent (optional)
  • extra pair of dry socks, shoes, and clothes

Children should not bring:

  • cell phone
  • video games
  • money
  • jewelry
  • items of value

Questions

For questions about Summertime Discovery, please contact Camp Program Director Debra Kuhn at debra.kuhn@principia.edu.