Summer Camp

The school reserves the right to close enrollment or to cancel a course offering. If a course is cancelled, you will be notified seven days in advance.

With the exception of the above, no refunds for classes will be issued for courses if a child withdraws after May 1, 2025. The tuition is 100% non-refundable after May 1st. Students may register for additional courses at any time, but must pay the full cost of the class.

Should you need to withdraw from a course, please notify Dale Bartels in the Business Office at [email protected] and Jasmin Ruelas at [email protected] or call (818) 783-1610 ext. 481.

Description: Kinder Adventure is a wonderful experience for our new Buckley families and first year Griffins to get a taste of what their experience will be at Buckley with opportunities for exploration, social interaction, and skill-building in a supportive and joyful environment. Our Kinder Adventure Camp is designed to spark joy and imagination in our youngest campers. Highlights of the camp include: water play, dance & musical theatre, sculpture & art creations, and more!

Capacity: 

• 24

Materials Fee:

• $42

This summer, rising 1st and 2nd graders embark on an unforgettable journey of creativity, exploration, and fun at our Summer Discovery Camp! Designed to inspire curiosity and build confidence, this camp offers a dynamic mix of activities, including: dance & musical theatre, sculpture, swimming, brain games, Spanish, service learning, and intro to film. Each day is thoughtfully crafted to balance active play, creative exploration, and meaningful growth. With a nurturing environment and exciting activities, this camp is perfect for young adventurers ready to make memories, develop new skills, and discover their passions!

Capacity: 

• 48 (split into two groups/classes)

Materials Fee:

• $42

This summer, give your 3rd-5th graders the ultimate camp experience filled with creativity, discovery, and hands-on fun! Our Summer Explorers Camp is designed to ignite curiosity, build confidence, and inspire young learners through an exciting mix of activities, including: musical theatre, sculpture, swimming, brain games, spanish, service learning, and intro to film. Every day is filled with opportunities to explore new interests, build friendships, and develop new skills in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Capacity: 

• 24

Materials Fee:

• $42

Level up your summer with our Gaming & Strategy Camp, designed for 6th-8th graders who love games, competition, and strategy! This dynamic camp combines the thrill of gaming with opportunities to build skills both on-screen and off-screen. Highlights include: Chess mastery, low and high-tech game development, EA Sports tournaments, and bracketology basics. Includes breaks for strength training & swimming. This camp is perfect for rising Middle School students who want to sharpen their minds, build confidence, and engage in friendly competition, all while staying active and having fun. Whether you’re a budding chess champ, a gaming enthusiast, or a future strategist, this camp offers something for everyone!

Capacity: 

• 20

Materials Fee:

• $42

This program is designed for children to explore, have fun, and feel successful in their abilities. Students will engage in a wide variety of games and activities that reinforce what is covered in our primary physical education program. We are focused on drills, skills, and thrills. All the games we play are small sided and modified for every student to find success. The objectives of Summer Sports Spectacular are learning, having fun, making new friends, and experiencing multiple games and sports while at summer camp here at Buckley.

Capacity: 

• 30

Students work in teams of two to build and program VEX robots. The teams then compete in groups of two teams verses two teams.

Capacity: 

• 16

Join our Boy's Basketball Camp, led by our varsity head basketball coach, Coach Senna. For 6th-8th boys, this camp will focus on fundamentals, teamwork, and game strategy that will help players elevate their skills. Don't miss this chance to train like a varsity player!

Capacity: 

• 20

Level up your summer with our Gaming & Strategy Camp, designed for 6th-8th graders who love games, competition, and strategy! This dynamic camp combines the thrill of gaming with opportunities to build skills both on-screen and off-screen. Highlights include: Chess mastery, low and high-tech game development, EA Sports tournaments, and bracketology basics. Includes breaks for strength training & swimming. This camp is perfect for rising Middle School students who want to sharpen their minds, build confidence, and engage in friendly competition, all while staying active and having fun. Whether you’re a budding chess champ, a gaming enthusiast, or a future strategist, this camp offers something for everyone!

Capacity: 

• 20

Materials Fee:

• $42

This program is designed for children to explore, have fun, and feel successful in their abilities. Students will engage in a wide variety of games and activities that reinforce what is covered in our primary physical education program. We are focused on drills, skills, and thrills. All the games we play are small sided and modified for every student to find success. The objectives of Summer Sports Spectacular are learning, having fun, making new friends, and experiencing multiple games and sports while at summer camp here at Buckley.

Capacity: 

• 35

Students work in teams of two to build and program VEX robots. The teams then compete in groups of two teams verses two teams.

Clay Creators Camp offers 6-8 graders an exciting opportunity to explore ceramic arts through hands-on projects. Campers will learn hand-building techniques, wheel throwing, and mixed-media clay design and will be able to create unique sculptures, functional pottery, and personal art pieces. No previous experience is required!

Capacity: 

• 16

Materials Fee:

• $42

Get dancing with this sampler camp of 5 different dance styles: jazz, Hip-Hop, contemporary, lyrical, and commercial dance! Each day, campers will be introduced to a new style, learn the qualities that characterize it, learn combinations, play dance games, and practice choreographing in that style. No prior dance experience is required.

Capacity: 

• 12

Come out for a fun week under the sun with our varsity baseball head coach, Christian Lopez, for games, drills, player development, and so much more.

Capacity: 

• 20

Level up your summer with our Gaming & Strategy Camp, designed for 6th-8th graders who love games, competition, and strategy! This dynamic camp combines the thrill of gaming with opportunities to build skills both on-screen and off-screen. Highlights include: Chess mastery, low and high-tech game development, EA Sports tournaments, and bracketology basics. Includes breaks for strength training & swimming. This camp is perfect for rising Middle School students who want to sharpen their minds, build confidence, and engage in friendly competition, all while staying active and having fun. Whether you’re a budding chess champ, a gaming enthusiast, or a future strategist, this camp offers something for everyone!

Capacity: 

• 20

Materials Fee:

• $42

Students work in teams of two to program a drone to fly with block coding. Students learn the principles of flight as well as the python coding language. The group produces a video at the end of the class to show off the flight paths and stunts of the drones.

Clay Creators Camp offers 6-8 graders an exciting opportunity to explore ceramic arts through hands-on projects. Campers will learn hand-building techniques, wheel throwing, and mixed-media clay design and will be able to create unique sculptures, functional pottery, and personal art pieces. No previous experience is required!

Capacity: 

• 16

Materials Fee:

• $42

In this dance camp, students will learn how to create and choreograph their very own music videos! They’ll look at music videos in pop culture, study the choreography styles of popular artists, and learn how to craft their very own videos for the camera. No prior dance experience or camera equipment is required.

Capacity: 

• 12

Level up your summer with our Gaming & Strategy Camp, designed for 6th-8th graders who love games, competition, and strategy! This dynamic camp combines the thrill of gaming with opportunities to build skills both on-screen and off-screen. Highlights include: Chess mastery, low and high-tech game development, EA Sports tournaments, and bracketology basics. Includes breaks for strength training & swimming. This camp is perfect for rising Middle School students who want to sharpen their minds, build confidence, and engage in friendly competition, all while staying active and having fun. Whether you’re a budding chess champ, a gaming enthusiast, or a future strategist, this camp offers something for everyone!

Capacity: 

• 20

Materials Fee:

• $42

Clay Creators Camp offers 6-8 graders an exciting opportunity to explore ceramic arts through hands-on projects. Campers will learn hand-building techniques, wheel throwing, and mixed-media clay design and will be able to create unique sculptures, functional pottery, and personal art pieces. No previous experience is required!

Capacity:

• 16

Materials Fee:

• $42

Mentality and Fundamentals

Our soccer training camp kicks off with a week dedicated to building a strong mental game and mastering the fundamentals. Players will develop resilience, focus, and confidence while refining core skills like passing, dribbling, and shooting. This foundation sets the stage for advanced techniques and game strategies in the following weeks. No previous soccer experience required!

Capacity:

• 30

Get dancing with this sampler camp of 5 different dance styles: jazz, Hip-Hop, contemporary, lyrical, and commercial dance! Each day, campers will be introduced to a new style, learn the qualities that characterize it, learn combinations, play dance games, and practice choreographing in that style. No prior dance experience is required.

Capacity:

• 12

Campers will unleash their creativity by designing and crafting sets and props for our production. They'll learn the basics of stage design and collaborate to bring the world of the play to life.

Capacity:

• 25

Materials Fee:

• $42

Our Buckley golf camp will focus on teaching students golf skills while developing etiquette and sportsmanship. We’ll inspire our campers to embrace these lifelong values through 1:1 instruction, teamwork, and fun competition. Students will also visit our strength and conditioning facility and pool. No prior golf experience required.

Capacity:

• 16

Campers will learn to master the fundamentals and develop proper technique of volleyball through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play. Led by a Buckley Alum and D3 player, campers will experience small group coaching, demonstrations, and feedback through step-by-step drills, and fun gameplay. Camp is perfect for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun and supportive environment.

Capacity:

• 20

Clay Creators Camp offers 6-8 graders an exciting opportunity to explore ceramic arts through hands-on projects. Campers will learn hand-building techniques, wheel throwing, and mixed-media clay design and will be able to create unique sculptures, functional pottery, and personal art pieces. No previous experience is required!

Capacity:

• 16

Materials Fee:

• $42

Conditioning and mechanics

 In week two of our soccer training camp, the focus shifts to conditioning and refining player mechanics. Athletes will enhance their endurance, speed, and agility while honing their movement efficiency to improve overall performance. This week sets the groundwork for peak physical readiness and precision on the field.

Capacity:

• 30

In this dance camp, students will learn how to create and choreograph their very own music videos! They’ll look at music videos in pop culture, study the choreography styles of popular artists, and learn how to craft their very own videos for the camera. No prior dance experience or camera equipment is required.

Capacity:

• 12

This week focuses on performance skills as campers prepare for auditions and participate in the casting process. Everyone will have a chance to shine as they discover their role in the production.

Capacity:

• 25

Materials Fee:

• $42

Campers will learn to master the fundamentals and develop proper technique of volleyball through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play. Led by a Buckley Alum and D3 player, campers will experience small group coaching, demonstrations, and feedback through step-by-step drills, and fun gameplay. Camp is perfect for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun and supportive environment.

Capacity:

• 20

Positioning and game simulation/pace
In week three, players will focus on positioning and game simulation to elevate their tactical understanding and in-game decision-making. Through dynamic drills and full-speed scrimmages, athletes will learn to read the game, adjust to various situations, and play at a faster pace. This week sharpens both mental and physical reactions for real-match scenarios.

Capacity:

• 30

Rehearsals & Showtime! The final week is all about rehearsing and polishing the performance. On 7/25, campers will take the stage to showcase their hard work in a special performance for family and friends.

Capacity:

• 25

Materials Fee:

• $42

Campers will learn to master the fundamentals and develop proper technique of volleyball through a mix of drills, games, and competitive play. Led by a Buckley Alum and D3 player, campers will experience small group coaching, demonstrations, and feedback through step-by-step drills, and fun gameplay. Camp is perfect for beginners looking to learn the fundamentals of the game in a fun and supportive environment.

Capacity:

• 20