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Summer Camp
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Kindergarten Adventure (for students entering kindergarten at Buckley)
Description: Kindergarten Adventure is an educational and fun-filled program, carefully designed with the needs and developmental considerations of our youngest campers in mind. Campers will engage in activities including arts & crafts, storytelling, imaginative play, games, athletics, and much more.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Optional Extended Care Hours: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Session Dates:- Session I: June 17–28 (No camp Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)
- Session II: July 1–12 (No camp Thursday or Friday, July 4 and 5 in observance of Independence Day)
- Session III: July 15–29
Tuition:- Kindergarten Adventure Tuition (sessions 1 and 2): $1,030/session
- Kindergarten Adventure Tuition (session 3): $1,140/session
- Kindergarten Extended Care Cost: $300/session
Note: Participants must be entering Kindergarten at Buckley in Fall 2024. - Session I: June 17–28 (No camp Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)
Week 1 Summer Camp Activities | June 17-21
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Boys Basketball | Grades 5-8
A week of instruction, games, and development with our current varsity boys basketball coach and athletic director Coach Senna. Get ready to see if you have what it takes to be a varsity basketball player! -
Buckley Bakers | Rising Grades 2-6
Instructor: Zoe BartholomewCapacity: 12
Description:Focus on learning and introducing the kids to kitchen tools, new recipes and skills, and creativity in the kitchen, learning how to bake yummy treats as well as cooking up some fun and healthy snacks. -
Hip Hop Dance | Rising Grades 1-5
Instructor: Lauren MacLeanCapacity: 12
Description:This camp will definitely have you moving. It enables our campers to be themselves while developing creativity and coordination. Dance activities include basic hip hop dance moves, tumbling, and dance games in a high energy environment. No prior dance experience is needed. -
Movie Magic | Rising Grades 3-5
Instructor: Alyssa Ortega, Buckley Lower School teacherCapacity: 12
Description:Attention all aspiring movie makers! This summer, you'll have the chance to bring your wildest movie ideas to life. You will learn how to write a script, create storyboards, and use cool technology to film and edit your movie. By the end, you'll have your very own movie to share with family and friends. -
Robotics | Rising grades 4-8
Instructor: Paul Barker, Buckley Computer Science teacher
Capacity: 14
Description:Students work in teams of two to build and program VEX robots. The teams then compete in groups of two teams verses two teams. -
Sports Spectacular | Rising Grades 1-3
Instructor: John Holland, Buckley Primary PE TeacherCapacity: 35Description:This program is designed for the 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. -
Swim Camp | Rising Grades 1-3
Instructor: Harley TricaricoCapacity: 14Description:Each week for kids 6-8 years old we will focus on fundamental swimming skills; basic stroke, water safety essentials, etc. Depending on the swimmer's progression we will add games (Marco Polo, Colors, Sharks and Minnows, etc.), bonding activities, and competitions. Keep in mind, if we feel that the kids are not able to swim as effectively or strongly, for their safety we will focus more on teaching them the proper technique.Please note: This is not a swim lesson. All students MUST know how to swim without a life vest.
Week 2 Summer Camp Activities | June 24-28
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Baseball Camp | Rising Grades 5-8
Instructor: Christian Lopez, Buckley varsity baseball coachCapacity: 20
Description:Do you want to become a better baseball player, have tons of fun, hang out with your friends on beautiful Gilley Field, and be a huge part of helping build our Buckley Griffin baseball program?(Parents: your kids will also learn some great life lessons including responsibility, accountability, hard work, respect, commitment, confidence, selflessness, how to be a good teammate, and much more!)Then the Buckley Baseball Camp is for you!Join Coach Lopez for the best week you’ll have all summer. -
Crafty Griffins | Rising Grades 1-4
Instructor: Jake FisherCapacity: 14Description:Designed for young artists, this immersive experience offers a vibrant mix of painting, drawing, and crafts to fostering self expression and imagination. Campers will also have the chance to interact with other camps via camp games. -
Drones Camp | Rising Grades 4-8
Instructor: Paul Barker, Buckley computer science teacher and Robotics team advisorCapacity: 16Description:Students work in teams of two to program a drone to fly with block coding. Students learns 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. -
Movie Magic Camp | Rising Grades 3-5
Instructor: Alyssa Ortega
Description: Attention all aspiring moviemakers! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime at the Movie Making Camp. This summer, you'll have the chance to bring your wildest movie ideas to life. Our amazing instructors will show you how to write a script, create storyboards, and use cool technology like iPads and apps to film and edit your movie. You'll learn all the tricks of the trade and have a blast making new friends along the way. By the end of the camp, you'll have your very own movie to share with family and friends. Get ready for an exciting and fun-filled summer full of creativity and movie magic! -
Sports Spectacular with Coach Holland | Rising Grades 1-3
Instructor: John Holland, Buckley Primary PE TeacherCapacity: 35Description: This program is designed for the children to explore, have fun, and feel successful in their abilities. Students will engage in games and activities that reinforce what is covered in primary physical education. We are focused on drills, skills, and thrills. All the games played are small-sided and modified for every student to find success. The objectives are learning, having fun, and experiencing multiple games and sports while at summer camp at Buckley. -
Swim Camp | Rising Grades 4-8
Instructor: Harley and Lily TricaricoCapacity: 14Description:Each week for kids 9-13 years old we will focus on achieving new water skills. Depending on the skill levels, we will be addressing particular games and practices for essential safety and progression in strokes, dives, and movement in the pool. We will focus on bonding games as well as competitions like relay races, in-water sports (water polo, water volleyball), and other activities (Sharks and Minnows, Treasure hunt, treading water challenge, etc) that can increase a student’s swimming skills.
Week 3 Summer Camp Activities | July 1-3
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Creative Hearts | Rising Grades 1–4
Instructor: Lauren MacLean
Capacity: 14
Description:When crafting there are no mistakes, just curious creations. Join us in making fun projects that will show your creativity. Projects will include tie dye, slime, raised salt/marble painting, and so much more! This camp is a great opportunity for artists to develop creativity and create with confidence in a fun and loving environment. -
Indoor Soccer | Rising Grades 3–5
Instructor: Alyssa OrtegaCapacity: 14Description:Get ready to score some goals this summer! Indoor Soccer is the perfect place for kids who love to play soccer or want to learn how. You will learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot like a pro through fun games and drills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you'll have a blast improving your skills and making new friends. And the best part? You'll get to play in real games and show off your moves! -
Musical Theater | Rising Grades 1 and 2
Instructor: Raegan Drake
Capacity: 14
Description:Unleash your inner star as we explore classic musicals, learning captivating song and dance numbers. Students will audition for solos, delve into musical styles, work on character development, and master intricate choreography. It's a journey into the heart of musical storytelling! -
MVP Sports | Rising Grades 5-8
Instructor: Jake Fisher
Capacity:16
Description:Ignite your passion for sports with a mix of team-building activities to exciting competitions. From basketball to kickball, to four square - this engaging environment helps young athletes foster a love for sports while improving skills. -
Robotics | Rising Grades 4–8
Instructor: Paul Barker, Buckley computer science teacher and Robotics team advisor
Description: Students work in teams of two to build and program VEX robots. The teams then compete in groups of two teams verses two teams. -
Summer Sportz | Rising Grades 1–4
Instructor: Jeremy Fox, Buckley Lower School TeacherCapacity: 14Description: Do you love sports? Join a sports camp, where every day is fun under the sun! We’ll be playing all sports ranging from basketball, football, whiffle ball, kickball, ultimate frisbee and so much more! -
Swim Camp | Rising Grades 1-3
Instructor: Harley and Lily TricaricoCapacity: 14Description: Each week for kids 6-8 years old we will focus on fundamental swimming skills; basic stroke, water safety essentials, etc. Depending on the swimmer's progression we will add games (Marco Polo, Colors, Sharks and Minnows, etc.), bonding activities, and competitions. Keep in mind, if we feel that the kids are not able to swim as effectively or strongly, for their safety we will focus more on teaching them the proper technique.
Please note: This is not a swim lesson. All students MUST know how to swim without a life vest.
Week 4 Summer Camp Activities | July 8-12
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Board Games | Rising Grades 1-4
Instructor: Alyssa Ortega
Capacity: 14Description: Get ready for a summer filled with fun and games! At the Board Game Camp, you'll have the chance to play a variety of exciting board games and learn what makes them so much fun. Our amazing instructors will show you how to play new games, think strategically, and work as a team. But that's not all - you'll also have the chance to create your very own board game! You'll get to be the designer, coming up with the rules, the game pieces, and the fun. By the end of the camp, you'll have created a board game that you can play with your friends and family. Get ready for a summer filled with laughter, creativity, and lots of fun! -
Creative Hearts | Rising Grades 1-4
Instructor: Lauren MacLeanCapacity: 14
Description:When crafting there are no mistakes, just curious creations. Join us in making fun projects that will show your creativity. Projects will include tie dye, slime, raised salt/marble painting, and so much more! This camp is a great opportunity for artists to develop creativity and create with confidence in a fun and loving environment. -
Griffin Dancers | Rising Grades 2–6
Instructor: Zoe BartholomewCapacity: 12
Description:Practice dancing skills and techniques, creating new dances, playing games, and learning combinations to get ready to perform for the kid's parents! -
Musical Theater | Rising Grades 3–5
Instructor: Reagan Drake
Capacity: 14
Description:
Unleash your inner star as we explore classic musicals, learning captivating song and dance numbers. Students will audition for solos, delve into musical styles, work on character development, and master intricate choreography. It's a journey into the heart of musical storytelling! -
MVP Sports | Rising Grades 5–8
Instructor: Jake FisherCapacity: 16
Description: Ignite your passion for sports with a mix of team-building activities to exciting competitions. From basketball to kickball, to four square - this engaging environment helps young athletes foster a love for sports while improving skills. -
Summer Sportz | Rising Grades 1–4
Instructor: Jeremy FoxCapacity: 16Description: Do you love sports? Join a sports camp, where every day is fun under the sun! We’ll be playing all sports ranging from basketball, football, whiffle ball, kickball, ultimate frisbee and so much more! -
Swim Camp | Rising Grades 4–7
Instructors: Harley and Lily Tricarico
Capacity: 14
Description:
Each week for kids 9-13 years old we will focus on achieving new water skills. Depending on the skill levels, we will be addressing particular games and practices for essential safety and progression in strokes, dives, and movement in the pool. We will focus on bonding games as well as competitions like relay races, in-water sports (water polo, water volleyball), and other activities (Sharks and Minnows, Treasure hunt, treading water challenge, etc) that can increase a student’s swimming skills.
Week 5 Summer Camp Activities | July 15-19
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Buckley Bakers | Rising Grades 2–6
Instructor: Jane BartholomewCapacity: 12
Description:
Focus on learning and introducing the kids to kitchen tools, new recipes and skills, and creativity in the kitchen, learning how to bake yummy treats as well as cooking up some fun and healthy snacks. -
Crafty Griffins | Rising Grades 1–4
Instructor: Jake Fisher
Capacity: 12
Description:
Explore the boundless world of your creativity. Designed for young artists, this immersive experience offers a vibrant mix of painting, drawing, and crafts to fostering self expression and imagination. Campers will also have the chance to interact with other camps via camp games. -
Jazz Funk Dance | Rising Grades 2-5
Lead Instructor: Lauren MacLean
Capacity: 12
Description:
In this week long camp, students will explore a mix of jazz technique, contemporary influences, and hip hop grooves in a beginner level dancing camp. Additionally, students will be given opportunities to create and contribute to the dance pieces they will present on the Friday performance for parents and guardians. -
Musical Theater | Rising Grades 6–8
Instructor: Reagan DrakeCapacity: 15
Description:
Unleash your inner star as we explore classic musicals, learning captivating song and dance numbers. Students will audition for solos, delve into musical styles, work on character development, and master intricate choreography. It's a journey into the heart of musical storytelling! -
Summer Sportz | Rising Grades 3–5
Instructor: Jeremy FoxCapacity: 16Description: Do you love sports? Join a sports camp, where every day is fun under the sun! We’ll be playing all sports ranging from basketball, football, whiffle ball, kickball, ultimate frisbee and so much more! -
Swim Camp | Rising Grades 1–3
Instructors: Harley and Lily Tricarico
Capacity: 14
Description:
Each week for kids 6-8 years old we will focus on fundamental swimming skills; basic stroke, water safety essentials, etc. Depending on the swimmer's progression we will add games (Marco Polo, Colors, Sharks and Minnows, etc.), bonding activities, and competitions. Keep in mind, if we feel that the kids are not able to swim as effectively or strongly, for their safety we will focus more on teaching them the proper technique.
Week 6 Summer Camp Activities | July 22-26
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Arts and Crafts Camp | Rising Grades 2-5
Instructor: Zoe Bartholomew
Capacity: 14
Description:Creating new crafts and experimenting with different styles, colors, and skills while having fun and being creative, painting, coloring, drawing, and more! -
Improv Games | Rising Grades 6-8
Instructor: Reagan DrakeCapacity: 14
Description:
Week 6 brings an exciting twist with our Improv/Acting Camp. Engage in a mix of fun games designed to enhance improv skills and delve into scene work. Students will be paired with scene partners, rehearsing throughout the week to deliver a mesmerizing performance at the end. It's an opportunity to unlock your potential as a dynamic performer. -
MVP Sports | Rising Grades 6-8
Instructor: Jake FisherCapacity: 16Description:Ignite your passion for sports with a mix of team-building activities to exciting competitions. From basketball to kickball, to four square - this engaging environment helps young athletes foster a love for sports while improving skills. -
Summer Sportz | Rising Grades 1-3
Instructor: Jeremy Fox, Buckley Lower School TeacherCapacity: 16
Description: Do you love sports? Join a sports camp, where every day is fun under the sun! We’ll be playing all sports ranging from basketball, football, whiffle ball, kickball, ultimate frisbee and so much more! -
Swim Camp | Rising Grades 4–7
Instructors: Harley and Lily Tricarico
Capacity: 14
Description:Each week for kids 9-13 years old we will focus on achieving new water skills. Depending on the skill levels, we will be addressing particular games and practices for essential safety and progression in strokes, dives, and movement in the pool. We will focus on bonding games as well as competitions like relay races, in-water sports (water polo, water volleyball), and other activities (Sharks and Minnows, Treasure hunt, treading water challenge, etc) that can increase a student’s swimming skills.
Dates & Hours
Dates
Summer Camp consists of six week-long sessions with the exception of our Kindergarten Camps, which consist of three two-week-long sessions. Camp runs from June 17 to July 26. No camp offerings will be held on June 19 or July 4 and 5.
Summer Camp
Summer Camp consists of six week-long sessions with the exception of our Kindergarten Camps, which consist of three two-week-long sessions. Camp runs from June 17 to July 26. No camp offerings will be held on June 19 or July 4 and 5.
Summer Camp
- Arrival: Drop-off begins at 8:00 a.m.
- Camp Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- First Activity: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:00-11:30 a.m. (parents/guardians must select lunch options while registering for camp)
- Organized Free Play: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
- Second Activity: 12:00-3:00 p.m.
- After camp care: 3:00-4:00 p.m. (if parents/guardians sign up for it)
Kinder Adventure Camp
- Arrival: Begins at 8:00 a.m.
- Camp goes from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Lunch will be provided (parents/guardians must select lunch options while registering for camp)
- After camp care: 3:00-4:00 p.m. (if parents/guardians sign up for it)
Tuition
Camps: Full Weeks
Weeks 2, 4, 5, and 6
- $540/week (for sport camps)
- $580/week (for all other camps)
Camps: Holiday Weeks
Week 1 (Juneteenth) and Week 3 (Fourth of July)
- $430/week (for sport camps)
- $470/week (for all other camps)
Kindergarten Camp: Full Week
Session 3
- $1,140/session (each kindergarten camp is 2 weeks long)
Kindergarten Camp: Holiday Weeks
Session 1 (Juneteenth) and Session 2 (Fourth of July)
- $1,030/session (each kindergarten camp is 2 weeks long)
After Camp Care
- $300/session (for kindergarten camps)
- $125/week (for all other camps)
Registration Policy
All students must register using our online system. Payment is due in full at the time of registration, paid by credit card only.
Waitlist
Should a camp program reach full capacity, a waitlist will be started. When space is available a waitlisted camper will be contacted. To be placed on a waitlist, please contact Harley Faye at hfaye@buckley.org.
Cancellation Policy
The school reserves the right to close enrollment or to cancel a course offering. If a course is canceled, you will be notified seven days in advance. You’re entitled to a 100% refund should we need to cancel.
With the exception of the above, no refunds for classes will be issued for courses if a child withdraws after May 1, 2023. The tuition is 100% non-refundable after May 1. 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 dbartels@buckley.org and Harley Faye at hfaye@buckley.org.
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