Summer Camp:
It’s Summer at The Summit!
Last years campers had so much FUN that we are expanding the weeks to run continuously from June 9-August 8th (except for the 4th of July holiday). Summer Camp is available to children who are 3 to 6 years old (Squires) and 1st through 6th grade (Knights). Young children must be able to use the restroom independently before admission to summer camp.
The activities and weeks of camp will be based on different themes, some lasting two weeks others only for one. If you can only attend one week of a two week session, that’s OK. There will be plenty of new activities each week. In addition to the topic of the week, included will be indoor and outdoor play, board games, crafts, and of course, just plain summer FUN.
Our Summer Camp program is designed and run by a professional staff of caring and experienced teachers, many of whom are full time Summit Country Day School faculty. They are carefully selected and highly qualified, energetic, and enthusiastic individuals.
All campers have the option to attend full or half day camps. If your child is attending another camp on our campus during a different part of the day and you want him or her to attend summer camp for the rest of the day, just let us know and we will arrange to get your child for the summer camp part of the day.
There will be weekly off-campus field trips or special treats as part of the afternoon summer camp experience. Campers attending off-campus trips must have a signed authorization on file in the Summer Camp office. This form can be found in the registration section of the website www.summitcds.org –summer programs-summer camp forms.
Summer Camp Dates
Monday- Friday- except 4th of July holiday
Week 1- June 9-13 (Course number sc01 )
Week 2- June 16-20 (Course number sc02 )
Week 3- June 23-27 (Course number sc03 )
Week 4- June 30-July 3 (no camp July 4) (Course number sc04 )
Week 5- July 7-11 (Course number sc05 )
Week 6- July 14-18 (Course number sc06 )
Week 7- July 21-25 (Course number sc07 )
Week 8- July 28-August 1 (Course number sc08 )
Week 9- August 4-August 8 (Course number sc09 )
Summer Camp Hours and Fees
Regular Full Day Camp 8:30-3:45 $300/week Week 4 (July 4th)- $250
Morning Half Day 8:30-12:00 $175/week Week 4- $145
Afternoon Half Day 12:45-3:45 $175/week Week 4-$145
Before Camp Care- 7:30-8:30 $5/day $20/week Week 4- $16
After Camp Care- 3:45-5:30 $10/day $45/week Week 4- $36
Late pick-up charges: $15 each 15 minutes or portion thereof after 5:30 p.m.
Week 1- June 9-13 (Course number sc01 )
“Sports of all Sorts- Week 1”- So many sports, not enough time! How many sports can you play in a week? We think there are so many that it will take two weeks to play them all! We will try to get in as many different sports in as we prepare for the summer Olympics in Beijing! These two weeks will be packed with all kinds of games and sports both inside and outside. Some sports use balls, others use sticks, while others use none at all! Regardless, we will go for the gold! Whether you choose one week or two it is bound to be great loads of fun! This week’s campers will get to play many of the games they know and will learn games that may not be familiar. Bocce Ball anyone? Or is baseball your game? A trip to a local play area is planned for the first week, weather permitting.
This theme is for all campers- Activities will be different for all age groups -Squires and Knights
Week 2- June 16-20 (Course number sc02 )
“Sports of all Sorts- Week 2”- So many sports, not enough time! Part 2 of this theme will pick up where week one left off, but will continue to be loads of fun with new games added to keep it exciting. We will learn about and play some familiar and not so familiar Olympic sports. Some sports use balls, others use sticks, while others use nothing at all! We will take a trip to Great American Ball Park to watch our home team, The Reds, weather permitting.
This theme is for all campers-Squires and Knights
Week 3- June 23-27 (Course number sc03 )
“A ‘Knight’ in the Summer”- We are called the Summit Knights…….so travel back in time to the Middle Ages when “heavy metal” meant your clothes and damsels were in “distress”. Let’s read and learn about the medieval knights, lords, ladies, peasants, castles, cathedrals and the customs of the times. What kind of foods did they eat? What type of clothing did they wear? What did they do for entertainment? Lots of history will be included during this week of looking into past times.
Activities will be suited to the specific ages of the campers with the ‘Squires’ reading age-appropriate books and doing more hands on crafts, such as designing their own coats of arms or shields and creating costumes for the stories they read. Drama will be directed by the counselors.
The ‘Knights’ will create their own skits, build castles, and design their own coats of arms. We may even talk about the “Knight” sky. We’ll also play ancient games such as chess and blind man’s bluff.
We will come together to recreate a Medieval Feast with a pizza party on Friday.
Week 4- June 30-July 3 (no camp July 4) (Course number sc04 )
“Wombats, and Emus, and Roos, Oh My!”
Bring what you already know about Australia, pack your bags and travel with us way down under to the land of Kangaroos and Koalas. During these two weeks you will learn so much more about the part of our world known as Oceania. We will discover a variety of unique plants and animals and learn about the amazing cultures of the Aborigine and New Zealand Maori people.
For a change of pace, bring your bikes or tricycles for an Australian holiday celebration. We will decorate them and then have a parade around our school grounds to celebrate on July 3rd.
Week 5- July 7-11 (Course number sc05 )
“Wombats, and Emus, and Roos, Oh My!”
Our trip to Oceania goes on as we continue to explore the land that brought us the Crocodile Hunter. If you are joining us on our trip for week 2, do not worry. There is plenty more that we have to learn. We will discover a variety of unique plants and animals and learn about the amazing cultures of the Aborigine and Maori people. We will travel to Woodland Mound for an afternoon of water fun this week.
Week 6- July 14-18 (Course number sc06 )
“You Can Never Be Too Safe” This week campers will learn about the many different ways we can keep ourselves and our homes safer. Fire, police, bicycle, and personal safety will be covered. Outside experts will be visiting camp. We may even go see a bit of Cincinnati history one afternoon. Campers will be invited to bring bikes, rollerblades, and other outside movable objects to practice the newly acquired safety techniques.
Week 7- July 21-25 (Course number sc07 )
“Caldecott Adventures”- Throughout the week we will read books that have won Caldecott Medals. At the end of each story we will create our own artistic masterpieces. Each book will lend itself to further exploring culture, history and nature. At the end of the week children will produce their own collection of Caldecott artwork. A trip to the downtown library is planned.
Week 8- July 28-August 1 (Course number sc08 )
“Carle’s Creations”- This hands-on class will allow campers the opportunity to explore mixed media art collage as an art form. Through Eric Carle’s well-known books like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, campers will learn how Carle creates his art and books. Their creative juices will be flowing as they create art in new ways. We will visit the Hyde Park Library with perhaps a detour to Graeter’s on the Hyde Park Square.
Week 9- August 4-August 8 (Course number sc09 )
“How does our garden grow?” -We planted a garden at the beginning of the summer and now it is time to check its final progress. We will learn about how plants grow and what types grow naturally in our own backyard and why. Which plants do bugs like and which ones do they stay away from? A trip to the Krohn Conservatory is planned in the afternoon.
Location: Summer Camp will be held in the Lower School Building on the Summit Country Day Campus.
Arrival: Campers must be signed in when they arrive and signed out every day when they leave by an authorized adult.
Dress: The appropriate dress for most days will be shorts, tee shirt, tennis shoes, and socks. Sandals are discouraged since they do not do well with the gym or outside activities. Occasionally, a swimsuit and towel will be required. A note will go home the Monday of the camp week if that is the case. One camp T-shirt will be provided to each student enrolled. Campers are encouraged to wear their camp shirts on trip days.
Lunch: If your child will be with us all day, you will need to send a packed lunch with him or her. Refrigeration is available and utilized. Snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day, however, all-day campers will need to bring a packed lunch.
Dismissal: Campers who are not participating in the After Camp Care must be picked up from the dismissal area at 3:45 p.m. If they are not picked up they will be sent to the After Camp Care where a late fee will be assessed. (see hours and fees)
Health Forms: All campers (including current Summit students) are required to have a current health form on file. If camper is a current Summit student, the administrator will obtain this form from current records. If there is not a form on file please fill one out and return with your registration. Forms can be found with the registration information. Please notify summer camp staff of any allergies prior to the beginning of the camp week.
Medication: If your child must take medication during the time he/ she is with us, you must complete a medication administration form. These forms are available online at www.summitcds.org
Photographs: We will be taking many photographs of the children through out camp to use for The Summit Summer Camp Program and for future publications. Please be sure to let us know if you do not want your child photographed.
Cancellation: Summer Camp at The Summit reserves the right to cancel a camp due to low enrollment. Fees will be refunded if a camp week is cancelled. If the camp enrollment has reached the maximum number of campers, you will be notified and payment will be refunded.
Refunds will only be granted if the request is made in writing to the Summit business office prior to June 1, 2008. Requests made after that date will not be granted-No exceptions.
Partial attendance: No refund or reduction in fees is possible for a child who arrives late, leaves early or attends only part of a session.
Discipline Policy: It is expected that every student attending summer camp at The Summit follow school procedures and standards of behavior. Consideration of others in thought and action is expected. Summit reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any camper who poses a discipline problem or a disruption to the learning process. No refunds will be issued for campers who are asked to withdraw.
