Summer Camps

Summer Camp Registration Now Open

Ready for summer? We are! Scroll down to browse all the Summer on the Hilltop offerings coming in 2023. Or, download and print a PDF of the summer brochure and start planning your summer vacation. Find the perfect camps? Reserve your spot today!

New for Summer 2023:

Berwick Academy Summer Theater - Grades 1-9, M-F, July 10-August 4: This camp will culminate with two full productions of SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical! Your camper will spend their summer being creative and growing as a thespian.

More Weeks/Sessions of BASE CAMP - Pre-K 4 - Grade 3: We are adding two more weeks of BASE Camp (six weeks total) and inviting more campers (up to rising third graders) this summer.

Offsite Camps: We’re excited to partner with Liquids Dreams Surf Shop, The Links at Outlook, The Center for Wildlife, Great Heights Stable, Kittery Point Yacht Club, and other organizations on amazing camps that meet at their locations throughout the Seacoast of NH/ME. Registration is still with Berwick Academy, but the fun happens at their locations!

Teen Trips: Summer Teen Trips are open to youth rising Grades 6-12. You don't have to be a Berwick Academy student to enjoy these day or overnight trips! Experience everything from whitewater rafting to Hilltop Fun Center, outdoor rock climbing to Take Flight Aerial Adventure Course, and MORE! Find more information on the summer Teen Trips here.

If you have any questions, please contact Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs at mharrington@berwickacademy.org.

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Policies
Camp Registration
Registration requires payment in full by credit card or eCheck to guarantee your camper’s enrollment in a camp(s). Campers will be permitted to begin camp only after registration and full payment is completed through CampBrain.

Early Bird Registration
We will be offering a 10% early bird discount on registration rates from the day registration opens until the end of business day January 31. These prices are currently reflected in the brochure. On February 1, camp rates will increase.

Grades/Ages
Grades listed for each program are the grades that youth will be entering for the 2023-24 school year. Ages listed for each program are the ages a child must be by the time the camp is starting.

Payments
Please pay by credit card(Visa, Mastercard, Discover) or eCheck. If circumstances require you to pay by other means or if you would like to set up a payment plan, please contact Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs at 207-384-6199 or margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org and we will work to- gether to have full payment by June 1. If you are registering after June 1, we require full payment at the time of registration.

Payment Plans
Payment plans can be created with as many installments as needed as long as full payment is received by June 1. You will not be able to complete registration and utilize a payment plan unless it has been approved and set up in advance, including having a credit card on file with Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs. Please reach out via phone at 207-384-6199 or email at margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org if you would like to utilize a payment plan.

Cancellations/Withdrawals
With email notification to the Director of Auxiliary Programs, Margot Harrington (margot.harrington@ berwickacademy.org), families may withdraw a participant from a summer camp under the following scenarios:
- Cancellation on or before April 1, 2023: You will receive a refund less 20% of the camp fee.
- Cancellation on or before June 1, 2023: You will receive a refund less 50% of the camp fee.
- Cancellation after June 1, 2023: No refund, proration, credit, or tuition reduction shall be given, regardless of the reason for canceling.
Participants who commence a summer session late, depart early or miss days (whether due to violation of rules, for medical reasons, or at the election of the camper or family) will not receive any refund, proration, credit, or tuition reduction. This includes before care, lunch coverage, after care and busing.

Berwick Academy reserves the right to cancel any camp due to under-enrollment or unforeseen circumstances. Participants will be given the choice of selecting another camp or receiving a full refund of paid fees.

In the event that Berwick Academy summer camps are not able to operate due to state regulatory requirements in regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, fees will be prorated and refunded.

Waitlists
When first-choice camps are not available upon application, a waitlist is available for each camp. Participants are accepted from the waitlist based on open space and will be notified by telephone and/or email if and when space becomes available. We cannot guarantee any movement from the waitlist, and families enter the waitlist at their discretion.

Late Registration
Online registration will close at 3 p.m. on the Monday prior to the camp starting. If you would like to register after that time, and there are still spaces available, you must contact Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs, at 207-384-6199 or margot.harrington@ berwickacademy.org. There will be a $25 late fee per camp registration. Registration is not complete until the Director has confirmed this with you. You may not show up on the first day of the camp to drop off your child and/or register.

Financial Assistance
Payment plans and limited financial assistance may be available upon request. Please reach out to Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs at 207-384-6199 or margot.harrington@berwickacademy.org for more information.

Emergency Care Plans/Medications While at Camp
If your camper has a medical diagnosis of asthma, diabetes, a seizure disorder or an allergy that requires emergency medications, we require a care plan in order for them to attend. Please email a care plan from their primary care provider to the camp nurse at campnurse@berwickacademy.org. If a care plan is not provided to the camp nurse by April 15, your camper will not be able to attend. If you register after April 15, we will need your emergency care plan within two weeks of registration.

If your child requires a daily prescribed medication, we also require a care plan in order for them to attend and the nurse to dispense medication. Please email a care plan from their primary care provider to the camp nurse at campnurse@berwickacademy.org. If a care plan is not provided to the camp nurse by April 15, your camper will not be able to attend. If you register after April 15, we will need your emergency care plan within two weeks of registration.

***Please note that off site camps do not have a nurse on duty who is able to dispense prescribed and over the counter medications (aside from epi pens), though there will be staff on site that are CPR/First Aid certified.

General Behavioral Policy
All participants are expected to follow general rules of behavior, including respecting themselves, others, the School property, equipment, or materials.

Berwick Academy does not tolerate behaviors that do not promote the best experience for all participants and staff. We expect that the following major rules will be consistently followed by all participants:
- No fighting or physical violence
- No bullying, teasing, or making fun of other participants
- No inappropriate language
- No endangering the health and safety of other participants or staff
- No inflicting self-harm
- No damaging or stealing property
Please Note: No refunds or proration of tuition will be issued for dismissals resulting from a behavioral issue or violation of auxiliary program rules.

With respect to all other behavior issues by any participant, the School will take appropriate action to address such behavior and will engage the guardian as necessary to ensure that the participant addresses the issue. The School reserves the right to dismiss any participant who consistently fails to respect themselves, others, the School property, equipment, and materials.

COVID-19 Protocols
Based on current best practices for being in person on campus, campers/staff will not be required to mask. We recognize that CDC guidelines may change by the summer and will communicate if our masking policy changes.

We do our best to remain open and follow an indoor schedule on rainy days. In the event of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado, the campus will be closed. No refunds or tuition proration shall be issued in the event of such a closure. We will notify you if make-up days can be arranged.

Nut “Aware” Campus
We maintain a nut “aware” campus. We ask faculty, staff, and families to leave peanut and tree nut-containing foods and products off campus to help ensure our nut-allergic community’s safety.

Sunscreen & Bug Spray on Site
Campers should pack their own labeled sunscreen and bug spray each day. In the event that they do not have it with them, we will provide Coppertone KIDS Sunscreen Continuous Spray SPF 50 and OFF! Family Care Insect & Mosquito Repellent. If your child cannot have these applied to their skin, please notify the camp nurse at campnurse@berwickacademy.org prior to the summer starting.

Sick Camper Protocol
Please keep your camper home if they have any symptoms of illness. If any camper develops symp- toms of illness while at camp, they will be separated from others, asked to mask and be brought to the nurse’s office for evaluation. The nurse will reach out with further information, as well as if your camper needs to be picked up early. When a camper is sent home for symptoms of illness, you will work with the nurse to make a plan for the camper’s return following Maine CDC and DHHS guidelines.

Relevant Information About The Participant
It is essential that parents/guardians communicate and promptly disclose to Berwick Academy Summer Camps any details that may affect the camper’s experience at camp, including but not limited to, the participant’s learning styles, medical conditions, behavioral challenges, and emotional needs. Please report such information to Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs and notify the School of any changes throughout the camper’s time at Berwick Academy.

Reasonable Accommodations
Our summer camp environment requires campers to be comfortable and independent in a very active and social environment. Parents/guardians of prospective campers should contact the Director of Auxiliary Programs, Margot Harrington before registering for camp to determine if the camps will meet their child’s needs and to request reasonable accommodations. We will make reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. To request reasonable accommodations, please contact Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs at mharrington@berwickacademy.org.

Toilet Training
All campers must be toilet-trained in order to attend camp and be able to independently use the restroom. Pull-ups are not permitted. The Berwick Academy Summer Camp staff are aware that our youngest campers may have the occasional bathroom ‘accident.’ Camp directors handle this situation with sensitivity and care. We ask that campers have a change of clothes on hand.

Late Pick-Up Fee
A late fee of $15 per fifteen minutes will be applied to any account for campers picked up late after a camp/extended day has ended. The camper will be placed in after care for pick up if it is a camp that ends at 3 p.m.

Electronic Devices (phones, smart watches, tablets, etc)
Camp directors, nurses, and staff use cell phones to communicate as a team throughout the summer and in case of emergencies. Otherwise, the use of electronic communication devices is prohibited during the camp day. Campers who bring such devices to camp, except as specifically requested for use within a camp program, will be asked to turn off the device during the camp day. Campers who are not able to adhere to this policy will be asked to turn in their device until the end of the camp day.

Parents/guardians are asked to report an absence as soon as possible by emailing Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs at mharrington@berwickacademy.org or calling the office (and leaving a message) at 207-384-6199. Campers who are being picked up early or arriving late by parents/guardians, or being picked up/ dropped off by another adult, who is not on their approved dismissal list, must provide advanced notice via email or a call to Margot Harrington. If an individual not on the approved list is picking up a camper, they must have an ID on them and/or they can be added to your CampBrain approved pick up list.

Busing
All campers riding the bus for Summer on the Hilltop must be at least 5 years of age. If a camper requires a booster seat, the parent/guardian must provide the seat each day the camper is riding the bus. It is the family’s responsibility to collect the booster seat each day. The bus driver provides a safe experience and we ask the same of the campers. If a camper is misbehaving on the bus, the driver will notify Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs and she will follow up with the family accordingly. We reserve the right to cancel the use of the summer bus without a refund if a camper’s behavior challenges the safety of the driver and fellow riders.

Arts

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Metalsmithing | Grades 6+ | June 12-16 & July 10-14

The resin is a medium with a wide range of color possibilities and tons of creative applications. The studio metalwork includes sawing, hammering, stamping, filing, and sanding. Basic construction methods and workshop safety will also be covered. Campers will make pendants, earrings, keychains, and magnets incorporating bottle caps, paint, toy parts, and other found objects. You will be amazed at what you can create with these simple materials! No prior jewelry/metalsmithing experience is required!

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Mon-Fri June 12-16 12-3pm 6+ Sara Dulong Apsey $328
2 Mon-Fri July 10-14 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 6+ Sara Dulong Apsey $328
Wheel Throwing Ceramics | Grades 6+ | June 12-16

This workshop will teach basic wheel throwing, clay skills, and glazing techniques for novice or experienced artists. Campers will receive their pieces following the camp as they will need to be fired upon the week’s completion.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri June 12-16 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 6+ Teaya Fitzgerald $328
Diving Into Dance | Grades 5-8 | June 20-23

Kick off your summer moving and grooving with a week of challenging and fun dance! Kids will spend their days experiencing a range of dance styles including hip-hop, contemporary, ballet, modern, and jazz. Campers will practice technical skills, learn fun tricks and exciting choreography, and have the chance to perform on stage for friends and family at the end of the week. Come make friends, move your body, and express yourself!

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Tue-Fri June 20-23 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 5-6 Moriah Bureau and Kristen Jones $417
2 Tue-Fri June 20-23 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 7-8 Moriah Bureau and Kristen Jones $417
Storybook Theater | Grades K-2 | June 20-23

Campers will use their creativity and teamwork skills to bring a storybook to life. Get ready for improv games, costume design, and a live performance for friends and family!

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Tue-Fri June 20-23 9 a.m.-3 p.m. K-2 Guinevere Hilton and Berwick Academy Theater Enthusiasts $417
Young Hollywood: Art of Stop Motion | Grades 2-5 | June 20-23

Ever wanted to direct a film? This is your chance to learn about and practice the art of animation through hands-on play. Young directors will create animations and learn how to brainstorm, write scripts, and more. A red carpet celebration presenting everyone’s short films will conclude the program.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Tue-Fri June 20-23 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2-5 Sages Entertainment $583
Art in Spanish & Cultural Immersion | Grade K-5 | June 20-23 & July 10-14

Don’t just learn Spanish, experience it! We explore the language and culture of Spanish-speaking countries while learning and creating original works of art, all in a warm supportive atmosphere and immersed in Spanish. We’ll learn about artists and art movements from each region. Art projects will use many different media such as ink and watercolor, sculpture (using up-cycled materials), acrylics, clay, fibers, and more. We will make snacks to enjoy together!

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Tue-Fri June 20-23 9 a.m.-3 p.m. K-2 Liz Bock $417
2 Mon-Fri July 10-14 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3-5 Liz Bock $444
Adventures in Photography | Grades 6-9 | June 20-23 & July 31-Aug. 4

Don’t miss this week of photo adventures! Each day we’ll travel to one or more destinations to explore and photograph a variety of subjects, from woods and seacoast to small towns and cities. Each day will have themes and objectives that push you to expand your style and compositional skills. You’ll experiment with the manual photography settings on your phones and on personal digital cameras. You’ll leave with a handful of printed photographs and an option to frame your best work. Please note that this program uses Berwick Academy vehicles daily and will travel rain or shine. Students should bring: Phone/digital camera, lots of snacks, lunch, water bottle, comfortable shoes (as we’ll be walking all day), and rain jackets (if necessary).

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Tue-Fri June 20-23 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 6-9 Lisa Long $444
2 Mon-Fri July 31-Aug 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 6-9 Lisa Long $528
Explorations with Mixed Media | Grades 6-9 | June 26-30

Join this mixed-media workshop to learn new techniques, incorporate mixed-media materials into your artwork, and expand your art skills. Mixed-media elements will include drawing and painting materials, wire, beads, boxes, weaving, photos, text, and much more!

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri June 26-30 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 6-9 Lisa Long $444
FC Academy Filmmaking Camp | Grades 5-9 | June 26-30

At this camp, youth can bring their creative ideas to fruition in a fun, collaborative, and exciting environment. Campers will learn skills in scriptwriting, storyboard sketching, character development, improvisation, and camera skills. Together, the group will write, shoot, and edit a film in a genre of their choosing. Youth will learn to edit their films using professional editing software like Adobe Premiere. All final projects are eligible for submission to the Boston International Kids Film Festival in November 2023. There will be a screening on Friday afternoon for friends and family!

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri June 26-30 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 5-9 FC Academy $528
Berwick Academy Summer Theater | Grades 1-9 | July 10-Aug. 4

We are excited to roll out the inaugural year of Berwick Academy Summer Theater with The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition! This adaptation of the beloved children’s show features original music by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry of Aerosmith, Sara Bareilles, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, The Flaming Lips, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Panic! At the Disco, Plain White T’s, They Might Be Giants, and T.I., as well as songs by David Bowie, among others. The show incorporates characters that will be familiar to fans of the show and takes an innovative approach that focuses on the spirit of joy, innocence, and friendship that SpongeBob embodies. Campers will learn hands-on theater skills as they rehearse, produce, stage, and perform a musical on stage at Berwick Academy. We will work together to give each budding thespian a chance to shine and learn the values of collaboration and creativity in a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment!

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 10-Aug 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1-9 Guinevere Hilton and Berwick Academy Theater Enthusiasts $325/wk*

About the Director: Guinevere Hilton received her B.F.A. in Acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where she studied Acting and Directing at Playwright’s Horizons Theater School. She spent several years pursuing acting in New York City in independent films and theater. Guinevere left New York to raise her family and has been sharing her love of theater through teaching and directing children and youth theater since 2000.

*Total camp price is $1,300. Campers must attend all four weeks.
Comic Creatives | Grades 2-8 | July 17-21

Have you ever wondered how superheroes in comic books are made? When reading a webcomic, have you ever thought, “I wish I could do that.” Young artists in Comic Creatives will learn everything there is to know about the creation of comics, from start to finish. Additionally, they’ll produce their own comic book with unique characters and illustrations to share with their family and friends.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 17-21 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2-8 Sages Entertainment $599
Textiles & Fibers | Grades 3-6 | July 17-21

Join Miss Liz to explore the arts of days passed. From finger to knitting needle to weaving and crocheting, youth will learn new skills and create projects based on where they are in the process.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 17-21 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3-6 Liz Bock $500

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Dungeons & Dragons & Beyond | Grades 5-9 | June 12-16

Join Upper School Dungeon Masters Emily Currie ‘23 and Asher Sawka ‘25 for a deep dive into Dungeons & Dragons. This camp will include a short D&D campaign as well as a series of workshops on how to run a campaign of your own and is open to both new players and D&D veterans. Campers will need to bring their creativity and will leave with a set of dice and the skills to run their own campaign.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri June 12-16 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 5-9 Emily Currie & Asher Sawka $389
Forest Fairies & Gnomes | Pre-K (age 4) | June 12-16

We will explore the wooded areas on Berwick Academy’s campus! During this exploration, children will gather natural materials to build homes for fairies and gnomes. We will also hear a few stories about the folklore of fairies and gnomes. Come be creative outdoors with us!

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri June 12-16 1-3 p.m. Pre-K (age 4) Cassidy Smith $194
Aspiring Fashionistas | Grades 3-5 | June 26-30

In this stylish program, campers gain knowledge of the fashion industry and develop skills in fashion design, fashion marketing, fashion journalism, and branding. Campers develop sketching skills, explore popular brands, analyze industry trends (e.g. athleisure), design various articles of clothing, define their own brand, explore careers in fashion, and more!

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri June 26-30 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3-5 SPARK Business Academy $472
Sign Language Camp | Grades 2-9 | July 5-7

Have your child explore the world of American Sign Language! There will be story time and play with the language allowing campers to use their whole bodies to explore ASL. There will be hands-on crafts and activities while exploring parts of campus and learning the words from the world around us.

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Wed-Fri July 5-7 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 2-4 Jessie Harley $322
2 Wed-Fri July 5-7 1-3 p.m. 5-9 Jessie Harley $222
My First Lemonade Stand | Grades 1-4 | July 10-14

Let’s sell lemonade! Campers become young “lemonade entrepreneurs” and learn how to make yummy lemonade and earn money selling it! From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits to experimenting with recipes, campers have fun all week while developing business savvy. As a hopeful showcase event, campers launch the lemonade stand on Friday to raise money for a charity they select!

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 10-14 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1-4 SPARK Business Academy $472
My First Food Truck | Grades 4-8 | July 24-28

Campers select a food theme, choose an ideal location, identify target customers, design appealing menus, and form a comprehensive business plan covering strategy, marketing, operations, and finance, including capital raising needs. Activities include drafting mission statements, setting prices, estimating expenses, and learning key financial metrics. This camp offers a tasty way to develop business savvy! Note: no food is handled at camp.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 24-28 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-8 SPARK Business Academy $472
CSI South Berwick | Grades 4-6 | July 25-27

Have you always wanted to become a detective and find yourself watching every episode of CSI? Now is your chance to do everything from fingerprinting to assessing the crime scene. You will get the tools to put the clues together. Bring your sharp mind, intuition, and keen observation skills. If your child is also registered for the morning basketball camp, they can sign up for the lunch break, and then we will transport them in a Berwick Academy vehicle to the South Berwick police station. Parents/Guardians will need to pick them up from the police station at the end of the program.

Days Dates Time Grades Location Instructor Cost
Tue-Thu July 25-27 1-4 p.m. 4-6 South Berwick Police Dept South Berwick Police Officers $250
Chinese Language and Culture Immersion Camp | Grades 6-9 | July 31-Aug 4

This camp will be focusing on learning five basic topics about the Chinese language and culture. Each camper will be learning how to greet, count, name colors, name food materials, and talk about sports in Mandarin. Fun activities include Chinese calligraphy, brush painting, making dumplings, paper cutting, and making kites. By the end of the week, you will feel like you just had a short trip to China!

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 31-Aug 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 6-9 Jufen Rui $417

Horsemanship Camp at Great Heights Stable | Grades 3-8 | Multiple Weeks

Sports & Recreation

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Outlook Summer Golf Academy | Grades 2-12 | June 5-8 & June 12-15

Surf Camp | Grades 5-8 | June 5-8 & June 12-15

Multisport Camp | Grades 2-5 | June 12-16

Multisport participation is an opportunity for kids to try new sports, get some great exercise, and have lots of fun with their peers! Every day, campers will play tennis, basketball, floor hockey, soccer, group games, and more. Basic athletic skills that are transferable to all sports will be the focus, along with teamwork, kindness, and a positive attitude. Sessions will run both indoors and outdoors and take place rain or shine. Get ready to cool off in the sprinkler too!

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Mon-Fri June 12-16 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2-3 Corey Lawson & Berwick Camp Counselors $444
2 Mon-Fri June 12-16 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-5 Corey Lawson & Berwick Camp Counselors $444
Yoga & Mindfulness Adventure Camp | Pre-K (age 4)-Grade 5 | June 12-16 & July 31-Aug. 4

This camp is all about exploring concepts such as kindness, honesty, generosity, balance, and gratitude through mindful movement, breath awareness, stories, songs, mindful crafts, and calming practices. Yoga mats are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Mon-Fri June 12-16 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Pre-K (age 4)-1 ChildLight Yoga $333

Yoga camp is all about adventure and exploration. Join us for a full day experience exploring the themes of earth, water, fire, air and ether through mindful movement, breath, exercises, simple meditation practices, nature crafts, storytelling and mindful games. Each day one of the five elements will be exploring inviting campers to experience a new sense of understanding and connection as they explore these ideas related to the environment.

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
2 Mon-Fri July 31-Aug 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2-5 ChildLight Yoga $445

What to Wear
Please dress in comfortable clothes that allow for yoga-based movement. Add shorts under skirts or dresses. Layers are helpful for changes in temperature. Make sure that you wear good walking shoes or sneakers. We will be playing active games and may spend time outside in the courtyard.
Granite State Elite Girls Lacrosse Camp | Grades 1-12 | June 20-22

Work on your fundamentals and grow your passion for the fastest game on two feet. Enhance your stickwork, shooting, and game IQ through skills, drills, and fun games. Camp is led by Coach McKinley, GSE Director and Souhegan High School Head Coach. Coach McKinley has 18 years of coaching experience and was a former All-American at Boston University and a member of the USA Women’s National Team. Campers need to bring a lacrosse stick, lacrosse goggles, mouth guard, sneakers, and turfs or cleats to play outside and inside. *We can provide equipment for new players if you request it by June 7

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Tue-Thu June 20-22 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 1-5 Coach McKinley and GSE Staff $278
2 Tue-Thu June 20-22 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 6-12 Coach McKinley and GSE Staff $278
Get On Board Skateboarding | Grades 3-9 | July 5-7

Get On Board is an introduction to skateboarding. Using our proven instruction method, the goal is to have participants skateboard in a controlled manner from point A to B by the end of our time together. Participants are encouraged to bring closed-toed shoes, a water bottle, and snacks. We will have enough equipment for all participants to use, but participants are welcome to bring their own skateboard, helmet, and pads.

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Wed-Fri July 5-7 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 3-5 Matt Charbono, Get On Board Program Manager $250
2 Wed-Fri July 5-7 1-3 p.m. 6-9 Matt Charbono, Get On Board Program Manager $250
Berwick Biking Adventures | Grades 5-9 | July 10-13 & July 24-27

Looking to ride mountain bikes with friends this summer and learn some new skills on the trails? Mountain bike camp is the place for you. Join Berwick Biking Adventures at Stratham Hill Park for a fun-filled four mornings of riding bikes. We will be building skills on single-track trails, improving our technical riding over roots, rocks, and bridges, and maybe even getting a little air time. All riders must be willing and capable to ride their bike for two to three hours (with many breaks in between). All riders must have their own working mountain bike, properly fitting helmet, water, and any snack they may want during their session. This is a one-session camp. Each day we will ride the trail systems at Stratham Park. The rides will be a NO DROP, meaning we will stop and wait for the group to catch up at each trail intersection.

Beginner/Intermediate
Session Days Dates Time Grades Locations Instructor Cost
1 Mon-Thu* July 10-13 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 5-9 Stratham Hill Park (drop off/pick up) Paul Henderson $306

Intermediate/Advanced
Session Days Dates Time Grades Locations Instructor Cost
2 Mon-Thu* July 24-27 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 5-9 Stratham Hill Park (drop off/pick up) Paul Henderson $306

*Friday rain date
Berwick Boys Lacrosse Academy | Grades 4-9 | July 17-21

Berwick Lacrosse Academy has a long history of providing great teaching and skill development. Camp will focus on small group work, high reps, and daily gameplay. Participants should be prepared with all lacrosse equipment, including mouthpieces and shoes to play on the turf and indoors. Extra water and a snack/lunch are recommended.

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Mon-Fri July 17-21 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 4-6 Coach Nate Fitch $333
2 Mon-Fri July 17-21 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 7-9 Coach Nate Fitch $333
Bulldog Hoops Camp | Grades 2-9 | July 24-28

The camp will be directed and led by the Berwick Academy varsity basketball coaches and assisted by an exciting group of varsity players. Campers will spend the week learning and refining foundational and advanced basketball skills/actions and leave with a better understanding of “how” to practice individually. We will be utilizing a mix of challenging drills, fun games, and half-court/full-court gameplay. We will discuss themes like growth mindset and goal setting, and develop resilience through learning and growing within our sport. This camp is a must for basketball enthusiasts or any player looking to hone their skills in the off-season and learn more about the game.

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Mon-Fri July 24-28 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 2-5 Coach Tim Bradley $278
2 Mon-Fri July 24-28 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 6-9 Coach Tim Bradley $278
Take the Tiller at KPYC Sailing School | Grades 5-8 | Aug. 21-24

Kittery Point Yacht Club’s Sailing School is offering a special four-day summer camp! Interested youth will be transported via motorboat from KPYC to a large float in the Portsmouth back channel to learn the ins and outs of sailing. This program is designed for youth who are ready to learn and practice fundamental sailing skills while gaining greater confidence skippering Vanguard 420s. Kids will be taught in sailing school boats with two to three per boat depending on skill level. The goal is to teach each sailor how to confidently control the tiller and sail simultaneously in order to handle the boats independently. Youth will learn sailing nomenclature, knot tying, boat rigging, boat handling, wind direction, water safety, and boat maintenance. Drop off/pick up will be at KPYC.

Days Dates Time Grades Location Instructor Cost
Mon-Thu Aug 21-24 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 5-8 Kittery Point Yacht Club, New Castle, NH Kittery Point Yacht Club $417

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Clever Critters | K-Grade 2 | June 5-8

Join us at the Center for Wildlife for four fun-filled half days. Campers will explore the animal kingdom with the help of the Center’s non-releasable animal ambassadors. Your campers will discover the great outdoors with the Center for Wildlife Environmental Educators. Focusing on a new animal each day, campers will hop, leap, and run to new adventures. Drop off/pick up will be at the Center for Wildlife.

Days Dates Time Grades Location Instructor Cost
Mon-Thu June 5-8 9 a.m.-12 p.m. K-2 The Center for Wildlife The Center for Wildlife $333
Eco Explorers | Grades 3-5 | June 12-16

For our older crowd, this full-day camp will have campers out in the great New England wilderness. From the tiny insects to the mighty oak tree, we are going to explore it all. Campers will get the chance to nature journal all their discoveries and at the end of the week we will take a guided hike to the summit of Mt. Agamenticus. Drop off/pick up will be at the Center for Wildlife.

Days Dates Time Grades Location Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri June 12-16 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3-5 The Center for Wildlife The Center for Wildlife $361
RC Adventure Workshop | Grade 6-9 | June 12-15

In this edition of Berwick’s RC Adventure Workshop, participants will master the control of a ready-to-run 1/10 scale radio-controlled rock crawler (Redcat Everest-10), upgrade its handling with four-wheel steering and improved shocks/tires, and participate in the construction and testing of an epic crawler competition course. Campers will get to keep their RC cars.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Thu June 12-15 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 6-9 Marc Small $694
LEGO Robotics & Engineering | K-Grade 5 | June 26-30

The next team sport for aspiring tech leaders and innovators is coding! Students will collaborate in teams to design, build, and program robots to solve challenges. Using LEGO® SPIKE Prime robots’ critical thinking and creativity, they will be challenged daily while having FUN!

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Mon-Fri June 26-30 9 a.m.-3 p.m. K-2 Sages Entertainment $599
2 Mon-Fri June 26-30 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3-5 Sages Entertainment $599
Let's Build Rube Goldberg Machines! | Grades 2-9 | July 5-7

The best thing a child can learn is that failure is part of life—you may not always get things the first time. It takes perseverance, patience, and effort. I teach the kids that we can learn from failure—we learn by trying again, we learn from each other, and we learn the importance of teamwork. Kids will learn who Rube Goldberg was and build, create, and design their own Rube Goldberg machines. This camp is all about engagement, problem-solving skills, and project-based learning. Kids will use blocks, dominos, cups, Bee-Bot robots, marble runs/tracks, magnets, KIBO robots, bouncy balls, make space materials, and much more. Come join me for hands-on building fun!

Session Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
1 Wed-Fri July 5-7 9 a.m.-12 p.m. 5-9 Kristin Spinney $322
2 Wed-Fri July 5-7 1-3 p.m. 2-4 Kristin Spinney $222
STEAM Explorers Jr | Pre-K (age 4)-Grade 1 | July 5-7

STEAM Explorers Jr. is perfect for children who want to create, question, experiment, and explore. We use stories, songs, and puppets to help introduce a concept, and then we’ll create a project based on what we’ve learned. Lots of tinkering, building, and playing will round out each day as we create rockets, program robots, and witness chemical reactions.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Wed-Fri July 5-7 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pre-K (age 4)-1 Sages Entertainment $381
The Art of Magic | Grades 2-8 | July 10-14

Extraordinary FUN that makes great kids appear! Imagine a program where kids learn the art of magic from the best. It’s not just about tricks; at The Art of Magic, magicians-in-training learn how to feel confident and empowered every day. They’ll also reinforce those critical skills that go beyond the world of magic—like how to build relationships with others. Plus, practicing magic will help them grow in ways they didn’t know were possible! There will be FUN, magic, and games daily. High-quality magic props, top-secret file folders, surprises, and secret words to unlock bonus videos in the online vault round things out. Watch as your child grows and develops. Their communication skills will improve, they will learn how to interact with others, new friends will be made, and most importantly, they will have FUN. The week will culminate with a show for family and friends.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 10-14 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2-8 Sages Entertainment $599
Junior CEOs | Grades 4-8 | July 17-21

How cool would it be for you to be the boss of Apple or Nike for a day? In this leadership camp, you can! Campers act as CEOs for leading companies and collaborate to make strategic recommendations to address real business issues. Case studies include popular companies and examine the impact of female and minority CEOs. Campers enhance their problem solving skills, develop business savvy, and cultivate a strategic mindset as future leaders.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 17-21 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-8 SPARK Business Academy $472
Game Design Arcade | Grades 2-8 | July 24-28

We will explore coding fundamentals while we produce custom games, animations, and music. After learning about all aspects of a game design team, we will create groups and set off on the adventure to design, build, and program an original game. Game designers in this course will also showcase their games on Friday at our very own Arcade. Creating a game takes artists, coders, sound effect creators, and more… So which one will YOU be?

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 24-28 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2-8 Sages Entertainment $599
Little Inventors | Grades 1-4 | July 31-Aug. 4

Are you ready to innovate? Get your creative juices flowing in this project-based program, where you will identify the need for an invention, think on your feet, and create real structures and solutions. Campers also learn about famous inventors and internalize how recent innovations improve our lives.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 31-Aug 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 1-4 SPARK Business Academy $472
STEAM Explorers | Grades 2-8 | July 31-Aug. 4

Experience the world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) in a week-long program centered on adventure and innovation. Participants will be guided through five jam-packed days of tinkering, building, experimenting, and designing. Coding, robots, bubbles, art, and so much more will be part of our daily themes. STEAM Explorers is perfect for children who want to create, question, experiment, and explore.

Days Dates Time Grades Instructor Cost
Mon-Fri July 31-Aug 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 2-8 Sages Entertainment $599

BASE Camp

Join us for BASE Camp–Berwick Academy Summer Explorers! Each week will be filled with creativity, nature, outdoor play, games, sprinkler/water games, and MORE! There is something for everyone! Berwick Academy staff and counselors will be guiding safe and fun experiences, incorporating inside and outside time for playing and exploring, and using the Berwick Academy campus as an adventure map for discovery! Sign up for one week or multiple weeks as every week will bring new excitement, friends, and memories!

Teen Trips

With a mix of half day, full day, and overnights, your teen will have a blast! Trips range from ziplining to paddleboarding, rock climbing to Canobie Lake Park, whitewater rafting to Water Country, and MORE! These are perfect to mix and match with our weeklong camps. Registration for these trips is open to rising Grades 6-12. Click here for more information.

Session	Days	Dates	Time	Grades	Instructor	Cost
1	Mon-Fri	June 12-16	12-3pm	6+	Sara Dulong Apsey	$328
2	Mon-Fri	July 10-14	9 a.m.-12 p.m.	6+	Sara Dulong Apsey	$328

Days	Dates	Time	Grades	Instructor	Cost
Mon-Fri	June 12-16	9 a.m.-12 p.m.	6+	Teaya Fitzgerald	$328

Session	Days	Dates	Time	Grades	Instructor	Cost
1	Tue-Fri	June 20-23	9 a.m.-3 p.m.	5-6	Moriah Bureau and Kristen Jones	$417
2	Tue-Fri	June 20-23	9 a.m.-3 p.m.	7-8	Moriah Bureau and Kristen Jones	$417

Days	Dates	Time	Grades	Instructor	Cost
Tue-Fri	June 20-23	9 a.m.-3 p.m.	K-2	Guinevere Hilton and Berwick Academy Theater Enthusiasts	$417

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