An independent co-educational school serving preschool through Grade 8.
Summer at Clark

Grades 1-6

Everyone looks forward to summer! Warmer days, relaxed daily routines, and more time to spend with family and friends make summer wonderful. At Stanley Clark, we enjoy and support all things “summer” with our carefully considered summer programming for students in grades 1-6 that offers: renowned faculty, state-of-the-art curriculum, outstanding facilities, all while having fun with friends and learning in ways that enhance the joys of summer.

 "Without exception, our kids return from summer camp programs at Clark with new knowledge, friends, and increased confidence." ~ Heather Christophersen, Summer at Clark Parent


 

2026 Camp Descriptions

Explore your camp options by sorting by grade, subject area, or week below. Or, do a keyword search to find just what you are looking for. Once you've browsed the camps, select the "Register Now" button. On this page, you can search for your camp selections by name and complete your registration through our host, Sawyer. Questions? Contact us at summerfun@stanleyclark.org!

3D Printing and Coding Adventure
  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Week 4: July 6-10

FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST

Week: July 6-10
Instructor: George Phillip
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 3-6

In this hands-on 3D printing and coding camp, campers become young innovators as they design, build, and bring their ideas to life. Learn the basics of coding through fun, age-appropriate challenges while exploring how 3D printers turn digital designs into real-world creations. This engaging experience builds problem-solving skills, creativity, and confidence — all while having a blast in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Around the World in 5 Days
  • Academics
  • Week 5: July 13-17

Week: July 13-17
Instructor: Aliya Caldwell
Time: 9:30-11:30 AM
Grades: 2-4

Grab your passport and get ready for an adventure! In this engaging, project-based camp experience, campers will “travel” to a different country each day as they explore the world’s diverse regions. Along the way, they’ll discover each country’s geography, history, art, culture, music, and cuisine through hands-on activities and creative projects. Campers will expand their understanding of global traditions, sample and learn about unique foods from each destination, and gain a deeper appreciation for the people and cultures that make our world so wonderfully diverse. Curiosity, creativity, and discovery await on this exciting journey!

Animal Art Camp: Adopt a Cuddly Pet
  • Arts
  • Week 5: July 13-17

Week: July 13-17
Instructor: Paulette Collins
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 1-4

What's better than art and pets? Inspired by the recent partnership with The South Bend Animal Resource Center, campers will create a home and pet using surprising art materials and their endless imagination. Come have fun and create! 

Boho Chic & Vintage Design
  • Arts
  • Week 1: June 8-12

Week: June 8-12
Instructors: Maggie Drew
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 4-8

Campers will become junior designers as they reimagine their personal space with handmade décor, creative wall hangings, and an exploration of design across different eras. Using unexpected materials such as cardboard, mixed media, and upcycled finds, students will build custom pieces while exploring how colors and textures shape mood and style. From concept boards to finished creations, this camp blends creativity, design skills, and a background knowledge of how design has changed across different decades. Miss Maggie will help your camper enhance their personal style, whether it’s vintage or modern. Your camper will find their niche. 

Back-to-School Strings (Grades 1-4)
  • Arts
  • Week 7: July 27-31

Week: July 27-31
Instructor: Tamara Stojanovic
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 1-4 

Join the fun and play with friends! Back-to-school strings will improve your techniques, note reading, and ensemble skills, and you'll earn fun new pieces while getting ready for the new school year. Campers will play in the beautiful Smith Performing Arts Center on campus. 

Chamber Music (Grades 1-4)
  • Arts
  • Week 7: July 27-31

Week: July 27-31
Instructor: Tamara Stojanovic
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 5-8

Join the fun and play with friends! Back-to-school strings will improve your techniques, note reading, and ensemble skills, and you'll earn fun new pieces while getting ready for the next school year. Campers will play in the beautiful Smith Performing Arts Center on campus. 

Intro to Basketball
  • Athletics
  • Week 6: July 20-24

Week: July 20-24
Instructor: Coach Quron Marks and Team
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 2-6

Be introduced to or grow your basketball game in this fun-filled week! Young athletes will be introduced to dribbling, passing, shooting, footwork, and teamwork in an encouraging and energetic environment. Campers will be divided by age groups on different courts with additional coaches to ensure personalized instruction for more advanced or starting players. Whether your child is picking up a basketball for the first time or looking to further develop fundamental skills, this is the perfect place to learn, grow, and have fun! All levels welcome. Each camper receives a uniquely designed tech shirt and a photo from this one-of-a-kind camp.

Campers will train under the leadership of Coach Quron Marks, a Stanley Clark Alum Class of ‘10, and a Marian High School graduate. Coach Marks played collegiately at Bethel University and earned his degree in Sports Management. He previously served as an assistant coach at Kentucky State University and South Bend Riley High School. Coach Marks is currently the Assistant Coach for Saint Scholastica Men’s Basketball in Minnesota. He brings high-level experience to the court with great joy and passion. 

A map of the Middle East region with the flag of the United Arab Emirates prominently displayed on it.
  • Academics
  • Week 7: July 27-31

Week: July 27-31
Instructor: Chief Joe Anand-Obleton
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 5-9

Get ready to explore the Arab world and become your family’s official travel helper! Campers will learn basic Arabic travel words and phrases, discover geography, landmarks, and everyday life across different countries, and practice skills that could help their parents navigate a trip. Through games, maps, and hands-on activities, curiosity leads the way as young explorers build confidence and global awareness. A field trip to a local restaurant may also be included so students (and parents) can enjoy some authentic Arab food, drinks, and conversation.

Bikes Tires and Obstacles
  • Athletics
  • Week 3: June 22-26

Week: June 22-26
Instructor: Stacie Bobos, Kelsi Schumacher
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 1-3

Spend the week riding bikes, creating obstacle courses, and having fun. Campers will explore all things bike-related and end the week in a bike-athon! Enjoy meeting friends and developing a love for bikes and the great outdoors on Clark’s beautiful campus! Children should bring bikes on the first day of camp.

Calm Creations
  • Arts
  • Week 1: June 8-12

Week: June 8-12
Instructor: Heather Sommers
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 1-3

Young artists will explore the magic of mindfulness while expressing themselves through hands-on art and imagination. This gentle and joyful camp introduces age-appropriate meditation, breathing exercises, and positive mindset practices, paired with creative projects such as vision boards, magazine collages, mandalas, poetry, improv, and recycled art. Each day focuses on a simple, empowering theme that helps children build confidence, emotional awareness, and creativity in a supportive, playful environment. Campers will leave feeling proud of their creations — and equipped with calming tools they can use long after camp ends.

Cooking and Presentation
  • Arts
  • Week 6: July 20-24

FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST

Week: July 20-24
Instructor: James Hornor
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 4-8

In this high-energy culinary camp, campers will level up their cooking abilities with bold flavors, creative flair, and chef-worthy techniques. They’ll sauté, simmer, whisk, roast, bake, and plate exciting dishes while learning knife skills, seasoning secrets, and the art of building a balanced menu. From kitchen confidence to delicious presentation, every day blends hands-on skill-building with fun, flavorful exploration. Ingredients fee: $50

Cooking with a Story!
  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Week 2: June 15-19
  • Week 7: July 27-31

Week: June 15-19 and July 27-31
Instructor: Leslie Jones
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 1-2

Discover the joy of reading with cooking! Explore the magic of stories as your young chef prepares simple yet delicious recipes inspired by some of their favorite books. Come and enjoy this fun camp with friends! Ingredients fee: $30

Crafty Crafters
  • Arts
  • Week 2: June 15-19

Week: June 15-19
Instructors: Aliya Caldwell
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 2-5

Calling all crafters! Do you love to cut, fold, design, and create? This hands-on camp is perfect for creative minds who enjoy working with beautiful papers and mixed media materials. Throughout the week, campers will learn a variety of paper-crafting techniques, such as card-making, collage, paper layering, stamping, embossing, and journaling. Campers will explore different mediums, including patterned and specialty papers, cardstock, inks, stamps, embellishments, and more. Each day will feature demonstrations of new techniques, guided practice, and plenty of time for personal creativity and self-expression. Join Mrs. Caldwell for a fun and inspiring camp experience where imagination takes center stage and every camper leaves with a collection of unique, handmade creations to treasure and share!

Creative Calligraphy and Journals
  • Arts
  • Week 5: July 13-17

Week: July 13-17
Instructor: Paulette Collins
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 3-5

Learn the art of designing letters, writing, and exploring art materials in this fun camp! Explore color, patterns, letters, markers, watercolors, and journals. Enhance your writing skills with fun exercises while creating individual masterpieces. All levels will leave with practice sheets, their own journal, and art! Personal Calligraphy Set Fee: $20

Crime Scene Investigators
  • Academics
  • Science
  • Week 4: July 6-10

Week: July 6-10
Instructor: Patrick Cobb
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 4-8

From Locard’s exchange principle to DNA testing, fingerprints, and fiber analysis, come perform crime lab and crime scene techniques. Learn some basic biology, chemistry, and physics as a foundation for understanding these techniques. We will discuss how real-life crime scene investigators use these techniques and others to help solve crimes. Mock crime scenes will test your skills as you reconstruct what happened during a particular crime based on the evidence you find and analyze. No prior knowledge is necessary, just curiosity and a love of science.

Cupcake Challenge
  • Arts
  • Week 4: July 6-10
  • Week 6: July 20-24

Week: July 6-10
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM

Week: July 20-24
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM

Instructor: Leslie Jones
Grades: 1-3

Make, bake, and take your cupcake game to the next level. All levels are welcome to come experiment with frosting and flavor combinations all week, as well as decoration techniques. Campers will enjoy taking home cupcake creations and a taste-off with judges on the final day. Ingredients fee: $30

Dabble in the Arts
  • Arts
  • Week 2: June 15-19

Week: June 15-19
Instructor: McKayela Hornor
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 1-6

Step into an open studio where curiosity leads the way! In this exploratory art camp, young creators will experiment with dance, song, and a short scene alongside a variety of mediums, including watercolors, paint, mixed media, collage, and more. Each day invites campers to explore various arts and try new techniques, play with color and texture, and discover what inspires them most. With a relaxed, creative atmosphere and gentle guidance, artists are encouraged to take risks, express themselves freely, and uncover their unique inner artist through all the arts!

Deep Dive - Cricut™ Designers
  • Arts
  • Week 3: June 22-26

Week: June 22-26
Instructor: Patrick Cobb
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 5-8

Learn how to design with SVG files to create your own custom items! Cut and apply vinyl to t-shirts, bags, and water bottles, and use sublimation to apply designs to mugs. Apply stencils to glass and wood for etching and wood burning, respectively, and engrave an acrylic LED sign. All completed projects will be based on camper interest and time. Materials fee: $40

Do Good Crew
  • Character
  • Week 1: June 8-12

Week: June 8-12
Instructors: Allie Sumrall
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 3-8

Campers will turn compassion into action by learning the value of service. Campers will brainstorm ways to make a positive impact in their homes, schools, communities, and beyond! We’ll take note of how important it is to recognize a need and do our best to fill it, not only for the people on the receiving end but also for building our own character. We’ll potentially volunteer at places like the local library, food shelters, or other service organizations, learning firsthand how small efforts create big impact. Along the way, students will discover the powerful sense of pride, purpose, and gratitude that comes from giving back and making a real difference, even if it is just one small act of kindness a day.

Domino Dominion
  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Week 5: July 13-17

Week: July 13-17
Instructor: Mindy Shenk
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 3-6

Experience the fun of dominos! Build trails of dominos and work on domino challenges in groups and individually.  Don't miss this epic camp!

Exploratory German
  • Academics
  • Week 7: July 27-31

Week: July 27-31
Instructor: Michael Anand-Obleton
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 5-10

Learning different languages makes it easy to understand people and cultures. This camp is designed for German beginners, intermediates, or those who love the culture! Through games, puzzles, projects, movie excerpts, and songs, campers will develop basic conversational skills sufficient to travel as tourists to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. A field trip to Moser's Café in New Carlisle may also be included so students (and parents) can enjoy some authentic German and Austrian food, drinks, and conversation. The adventure awaits! This camp receives an additional German t-shirt. Please sign up early to have your name added. Materials fee: $15

Exploratory Italian
  • Academics
  • Week 1: June 8-12

Week: June 8-12
Instructor: Michael Anand-Obleton
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 5-11

Learning different languages makes it easy to understand people and cultures. This camp is for Italian beginners, intermediates, or those who just love the culture! Through games, puzzles, projects, movie excerpts, and songs, campers will develop basic conversational skills sufficient to travel as tourists through Italy! A field trip to a local restaurant may also be included so students (and parents) can enjoy some authentic Italian food, drinks, and conversation. The adventure awaits! This camp receives an additional Italian t-shirt. Please sign up early to have your name added by May 31. Materials fee: $15

Games and Strategy
  • Arts
  • Character
  • Week 6: July 20-24

Week: July 20-24
Instructor: James Hornor
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 3-6

Love games? Experience the joy of playing games with strategy and sportsmanship. Learn to play a variety of board games and outdoor classics like tag, Red Rover, and more. Campers will help choose games and learn to collaborate with teammates. 

Gardening, Butterflies, and Native Plants
  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Week 3: June 22-26

Week: June 22-26
Instructor: McKayela Hornor
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 1-6

Ready to get your hands in the dirt and learn about plants and nature? Join Master Gardener Mrs. Hornor as you explore the wonderful world of flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and native plants. Have fun creating art about them, planting in the gardens on Clark grounds, and taking home some seeds and starter plants for your own garden! Plant Fee: $20

Film Makers
  • Arts
  • Week 3: June 22-26

Week: June 22-26
Instructor: Kevin Krizmanich
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 4-9

Interested in making movies? Learn the basics and beyond in a camp that encourages creativity and collaboration. Explore filmmaking concepts and techniques with iPad and iMovie. Fun group and individual exercises will be practiced. Foley and sound editing will be introduced. The final films will be presented in Smith Hall at the end of the week. Field trip to the Debartolo Arts Center included. All levels of experience are welcome!

Forest Camp
  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Week 5: July 13-17

Week: July 13-17
Instructor: Stacie Bobos, Kelsi Schumacher
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 1-3

Explore the beautiful campus of Clark! Learn about topics like trees and bugs as you explore the natural world around us. We'll use our five senses to investigate and discover nature. Everything detected will be discussed, researched, and observed! Experience a Clark Campus Scavenger Hunt, and on Friday, go further into the great outdoors with a visit to St. Patrick’s Park. Campers should dress appropriately for outdoor conditions.

Fractured Fairy Tales
  • Academics
  • Week 3: June 22-26

Week: June 22-26
Instructor: Aliya Caldwell (AM) and Jennifer Mahoney (PM)
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Grades: 2-5

What happens when classic fairy tales take a twist? In the morning, campers step into the world of fractured fairy tales with Mrs. Caldwell, using stories as inspiration for hands-on STEM challenges—designing sturdy homes for the Three Little Pigs, engineering clever bridges for the Billy Goats, and solving big problems with creativity, physics, and teamwork. In the afternoon, Mrs. Mahoney brings those same tales to life through reading, imaginative writing, and delicious cooking projects, as campers rewrite endings, explore character perspectives, and create tasty treats inspired by their favorite stories—proving that imagination can build, bake, and bring stories to life!

Kitchen Chemistry & Everyday Engineering: Science Everywhere!
  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Science
  • Week 4: July 6-10

Week: July 6-10
Instructor: Patrick Cobb
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 4-8

Discover how science shows up in the kitchen, the workshop, and beyond in this hands-on exploration camp! Each day brings something new. Campers will design with a Cricut™, build and launch a model rocket, construct a working wooden clock, create soap and candles through chemical reactions, and churn ice cream while uncovering the science of heat, motion, reactions, and states of matter. With experiments you can see, smell, build, and taste, this camp turns everyday activities into exciting scientific discoveries.

Let's Build That: Wood Working
  • Academics
  • Science
  • Week 3: June 22-26

Week: June 22-26
Instructor: Patrick Cobb
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 5-8

Let’s build together using wood! Explore building projects as a pencil holder, a tic-tac-toe game, a tool tote, plus whatever time and your imagination permit. Learn the basics of wood joining, building, and the meaning behind the lifelong lesson “measure twice, cut once.” Campers will take home all projects. Materials fee: $30

Math Discovery
  • Academics
  • Week 5: July 13-17

Week: July 13-16
Instructor: Sugana Chawla
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 1-3

Spark curiosity and build foundational math skills for your young learner with playful, hands-on activities. Focusing on counting, basic operations, patterns, shapes, and problem-solving, campers will embark on daily math adventures that make learning fun and engaging. 

Mini World Makers
  • Arts
  • Week 2: June 15-19

Week: June 15-19
Instructors: Maggie Drew
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 3-6

Campers will design and build their own tiny imaginative worlds using felt, mini boxes, and layers of creative detail. From glowing lanterns to whimsical mobiles and festive garlands, each child will craft hanging and tabletop elements that bring their miniature universe to life. This hands-on camp blends storytelling, texture, and imagination into magical small-scale creations they’ll be proud to display at home. 

Origami Discovery
  • Arts
  • Week 7: July 27-31

Week: July 27-31
Instructor: Jennifer Mahoney
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 2-8

Get ready to fold, create, and have fun with paper! In this camp, kids will learn cool origami designs and build their skills step by step as they go. From simple shapes to more detailed creations, campers will stretch their creativity, practice focus and patience, and feel proud of what they make. Each session is hands-on and fun, helping kids grow their confidence while turning paper into amazing works of art!

Outdoor Challenges, Character, and FUN!
  • Character
  • Week 6: July 20-24

Week: July 20-24
Instructor: Mickey Doyle
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 5-9

Find your voice through outdoor challenges in this fun-filled strategic camp. Campers will explore a variety of challenges through games, the wood walk, or low ropes on our beautiful campus. Activities will be determined based on enrollment. Explore growth mindset and problem-solving concepts through interactive exercises as campers are empowered to find their own voice. On Friday, experience an Escape Room to practice your new skills. Don't miss your chance to build confidence and have fun!

Volleyball
  • Athletics
  • Week 3: June 22-26

Week: June 22-26
Instructors: Mickey Doyle and Nick Clyne
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 5-11

Serve up fun at our action-packed pickleball camp, where players will learn essential rules, scoring, court coverage, and smart game strategies. Campers will build skills through focused technique drills on serving, volleys, dinks, and teamwork. Bring a partner your age for extra fun as we play both on campus and head off for an exciting pickleball field trip experience.

Wicked
  • Arts
  • Week 7: July 27-31

FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST

Week: July 27-31
Instructor: Stuart Reasons
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 2-6

Calling all Pizzaiolos! Are you ready to become a master of the world’s favorite food? This summer, we aren’t just eating pizza—we’re embarking on a delicious journey across the US and globe!
 
Grab your "Pizza Passport" as we travel from the cobblestone streets of Italy to the bustling sidewalks of New York City. Our young chefs will learn the secrets behind four major styles:
• The New York Fold: Mastering the thin, crispy crust.
• The Chicago Deep Dish: Building layers of cheesy goodness.
• The Detroit Square: Learning the art of the caramelized cheese edge.
• The Italian Classic: Discovering the traditional roots of Neapolitan pies.
 
A great pizza needs a great brand! When the dough is rising, our campers will switch from chefs to entrepreneurs and artists. From tossing dough to designing the next big pizza empire, this camp is the perfect blend of culinary skills and artistic expression. Ingredients fee: $30

Secrets of the Pond
  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Week 2: June 15-19

Week: June 15-19
Instructors: Aliya Caldwell
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 1-4

Get ready for a unique blend of science and art in this exciting camp where nature comes to life! Be amazed as you learn how the wetland ecosystem works together and how the plants, animals, and water interact in ways only nature can! As part of the camp, each camper will create a mixed-media 9x11 canvas depicting a wetland ecosystem, bringing their newfound knowledge to life through art. With something new to learn each day, this hands-on adventure is perfect for those looking to combine creativity, science, and art in a fun, engaging way! 

Dabble in the Arts
  • Arts
  • Athletics
  • Week 3: June 22-26

Week: June 22-26
Instructor: McKayela Hornor
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 1-6

Grab your skates and let's go! Join Mrs. Hornor in this fun-filled camp to explore skating, music from the decades, and a little bit of crafting! All levels are welcome, and come ready to create your own skate routine or necklace. Campers must bring their own skates and helmets. This camp includes an end-of-week field trip. 

Rube Goldberg Bonanza
  • Academics
  • Week 4: July 6-10

Week: July 6-10
Instructor: Kim Pruett
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 3-6

Interested in STEAM? Try out our Rube Goldberg camp, where you will pair your math/science brain with your creativity to use things you can find around the house (or school) and complete an everyday task like turning on a light switch or ripping a piece of paper in half. Think Mouse Trap (game) meets Wallace and Gromit (cartoon). Come with some simple task ideas, and be excited to use your whole brain in this camp!

Soccer at Clark
  • Athletics
  • Week 4: July 6-10

Week: July 6-10
Instructors: Kim Pruett, James Hornor
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 1-6

Grab your cleats, and let's get moving! Join us on the Clark fields this summer to build your soccer skills and confidence. Players gain more confidence by developing ball familiarity and being exposed to the technical and tactical elements of soccer through fun, game-based activities. Campers will be divided by experience, work with individual coaches, and learn drills to do at home. This camp includes a special visit from the University of Notre Dame’s Head Soccer Coach, Chad Riley! 

Sous Chef Cooking
  • Arts
  • Week 4: July 6-10

FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST

Week: July 6-10
Instructor: James Hornor
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 1-4

Pasta, pizza dough, tacos - is your mouth watering yet? Come learn how to do more than boil water in the kitchen. Mr. Hornor, with his commercial cooking expertise, will teach you the ins and outs of the kitchen. Leave with dinner and skills for a lifetime. Ingredients fee: $30

Sports and Adventure!
  • Athletics
  • Week 5: July 13-17

Week: July 13-17
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Instructor: Jason Hunter
Grades: 4-6

Enjoy an active week of sports to build confidence, keep moving, and learn the art of play. Good teamwork and sportsmanship will be emphasized. End the week with a fun field trip and memories to last a lifetime.

Sports and Adventure!
  • Athletics
  • Week 4: July 6-10

Week: July 6-10 
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Instructor: Jason Hunter
Grades: 5-9

Enjoy an active week of sports to build confidence, keep moving, and learn the art of play. Good teamwork and sportsmanship will be emphasized. End the week with a fun field trip and memories to last a lifetime.

Steel Drums
  • Arts
  • Week 5: July 13-17

Week: July 13-17
Instructor: James Hornor
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 5-9

Let’s go to an island and drink smoothies! Experience the unique sound of the steel drum and learn the history of the pan from Trinidad. Mr. Hornor guides you through the sounds and compares them with various drums in this fun-filled week. Not everyone can learn the steel drum, but you can! Participate in an end-of-week performance on Friday and explore new smoothies and techniques each day.

Stop-Motion Animation, Model Magic, and Storytelling
  • Arts
  • Week 1: June 8-12

Week: June 8-12
Instructors: Maggie Drew, Allie Sumrall
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 2-6

Learn how to integrate stop-motion animation into the art of storytelling. Create characters on paper and with Model Magic, then learn how to bring them to life. Campers will read various books daily and draw and sculpt while small groups move the story through stop-motion animation. Come with your favorite story and leave with a new one of your own!

Super Powers: Spelling and Movement
  • Academics
  • Week 1: June 8-12

Week: June 8-12
Instructor: Heather Sommers
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 1-2

Start your child on the right foot with reading expert Heather Sommers as she builds excitement through the fundamentals of reading. Fun spelling tricks and lots of physical movement will leave your camper laughing and exploring reading! 

Sweet Skills: Baking from Scratch
  • Arts
  • Week 1: June 8-12

Week: June 8-12
Instructor: Leslie Jones
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 1-3

Ready to turn simple ingredients into delicious masterpieces? In this hands-on beginner baking camp, campers will learn essential skills such as measuring, mixing, oven safety, and how ingredients work together to create amazing treats. Each day builds confidence as we plan, bake, taste, and reflect — and campers go home with their own recipe book, new kitchen skills, and an apron to keep the baking going all summer long!  Space is limited. Ingredients fee: $30

Pigeon & The Hen Pottery
  • Arts
  • Week 6: July 20-24

Week: July 20-24
Instructors: Diana Palomo
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 2-6

In this hands-on pottery camp, campers will design and paint their own cup and saucer while learning the creative art of meaningful conversation. As they sip warm drinks and enjoy yummy snacks, they’ll practice eye contact, asking curious questions, and make art in a relaxed, welcoming setting. It’s a screen-free space where kids engage their hands and minds—building confidence, creativity, and real-life social skills one cup at a time. Greenware fee: $30

Tigers Try It
  • Academics
  • Arts
  • Week 3: June 22-26
  • Week 6: July 20-24

Week: June 22-26 and July 20-24
Instructor: Jennifer Mahoney
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 1-3

Tigers get ready to roar and explore a variety of things every day. Join us for fun adventures like Make-it Monday, Team-up Tuesday, Water Wednesday, Traveling Thursday, and Foodie Friday! We'll explore crafts, play games, get wacky with water activities, pick fresh fruits, and even make your own yummy treat. Get excited and be ready to have a blast trying new things!

Tigers Try It: Math Games
  • Academics
  • Week 2: June 15-19

Week: July 15-19
Instructor: Kim Pruett
Time: 9:00-11:30 AM
Grades: 3-6

Our signature camp, Tigers Try It, offers a new experience each day across a variety of topics. In this Tigers Try It: Math Games edition, you will work in small groups and enjoy various thinking, math games, and board games while improving your math and strategy skills. Join this adventurous camp and see if you can beat the teacher!

Tigers Try It: Sports
  • Athletics
  • Week 2: June 15-19

Week: June 15-19
Instructor: Kim Pruett
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 2-5

Our signature camp, Tigers Try It, offers a new experience each day across a variety of topics. In this Tigers Try It: Sports edition, enjoy disc golf, kickball, dodgeball, floor hockey, and miniature golf. This camp will include a field trip to the Ninja Golf Miniature Golf Course, where you will get to try your hand at beating Mrs. Pruett's best score!

Vex IQ Robotics Explore
  • Academics
  • Week 6: July 20-24

Week: July 20-24
Instructor: George Phillip
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 4-8

Expand your robotics skills or explore new frontiers in this hands-on STEM camp! Whether you're building on your VEX robotics knowledge or just starting out, this camp is designed for all skill levels. Work in teams to design, build, and test robots, while focusing on design strategies and game tactics to finish strong in competitions. Campers will dive into coding, learn about gear ratios, and explore key robotics concepts that will spark their creativity and problem-solving skills. With a fun and supportive environment, this camp is the perfect way to take your skills to the next level while having a blast!  

Vex Go Intro Camp
  • Academics
  • Week 4: July 6-10

Week: July 6-10
Instructor: George Phillip
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 1-4

Get ready for an exciting adventure in robotics at our hands-on STEM camp! Designed for young minds, enjoy the perfect opportunity to explore the world of Vex Robotics in a fun and interactive environment. Together, campers will learn to build, program, and test robots while exploring important design strategies to succeed in friendly competitions. From coding to problem-solving, this camp introduces the basics of Vex Robotics, sparking creativity and teamwork skills. Whether your student is a first-time builder or a budding engineer, everyone will leave with new knowledge and a sense of accomplishment in this action-packed camp!  

Vex Go Intro Camp
  • Academics
  • Week 3: June 22-26

FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST

Week: June 22-26
Instructor: Aliya Caldwell
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 1-3

In this exciting VEX Robotics Camp, students will dive into the world of STEM as they design, build, and program their own robots to complete fun and challenging obstacle courses. Campers will work in teams to explore engineering concepts, problem-solving strategies, and coding fundamentals as they bring their creations to life. Collaboration is key as teams strategize and prepare for friendly competitions. Whether you're new to robotics or ready to level up your skills, this camp offers hands-on learning, teamwork, and high-energy challenges that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and innovation. Get ready to build, compete, and have a blast! 

Water Extravaganza
  • Arts
  • Athletics
  • Week 5: July 13-17

Week: July 13-17
Instructor: Stacie Bobos, Kelsi Schumacher
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 1-3

Come spend the week playing in the water and with water! Slip-N-Slide, water balloon baseball, kickball with sprinklers, water-related relay races, water sponge tag, dodgeball, drip drip drop, and a field trip to the splash pad! Let’s enjoy summer!

Young Engineers: Microbits
  • Academics
  • Week 1: June 8-12

FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST

Week: June 8-12
Instructor: George Phillip
Time: 12:30-3:00 PM
Grades: 2-6

Calling all curious creators in grades 2-6 to explore the exciting world of invention through hands-on coding and interactive challenges. Campers will use microbits to design games, build simple circuits, and program cool creations that light up, move, and respond to their ideas. Through playful problem-solving and teamwork, young engineers will discover how coding turns imagination into real-world innovation!

Once you've browsed the camps, select the "Register Now" button. On this page, you can search for your camp selections by name and complete your registration through our host, Sawyer. Questions? Contact us at summerfun@stanleyclark.org!