| (Laser Tag) Kickball Wk. 6 | |
| (Laser Tag) Sports Combo Wk 6 (Grades 3-4) | You’ll help create the playing field, play solo and with teams. Let’s start the battle! |
| 3D Art | Use your imagination to create 3-dimensional objects with various materials. |
| Abracadabra | |
| Academic Course (Dive Into Math, Grades 3-6) Register separately | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and an academic or enrichment course. You must register for summer academic and enrichment courses separately. |
| Academic Course (Dive Into Reading, Gr. K-6) Register separately | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and an academic or enrichment course. You must register for summer academic and enrichment courses separately. |
| Academic Course (Puzzling Paradoxes, Gr. 6-8)Register separately | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and an academic or enrichment course. You must register for summer academic and enrichment courses separately. |
| Academic Course (Study Skills, Grades 6-8) Register separately | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and an academic or enrichment course. You must register for summer academic and enrichment courses separately. |
| Academic or Enrichment class for this Block | This is for children registering for both Summer Place and an academic or enrichment class (Reading, Math, Study Skills, Woodshop). You must register for the specific academic or enrichment class separately. |
| Advanced Magic | Let’s take it to the next level. This class is for children who have already taken Basic Magic. Our professional magician will teach you more great tricks with slight of hand movement. On Friday, the class will put on a performance for Kinder Place and Fun Place children, as well as for parents.
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| Adventure Activities/Cooperative Games | Adventure Activities / Cooperative Games. This session will involve fun warm-up running exercises that have groups working together and solving challenging activities. Through the activities of group teamwork, children will help each other win games and build confidence. This will take place in a... |
| All Star Sports | Fun Place will bring out the champion in you during this week full of sports! Come join us for some fun & fitness! |
| All Things Disney | We’ll dive into the history of Disney, watch some Disney movies, create Disney crafts, and more of all things Disney! |
| All Things Disney (Grades 3-4) | Come & have fun with Jeff the Magic Man! Each class will feature BRAND NEW magic tricks & balloon twisting creations. Campers will also have access to Jeff’s magical library that contains THOUSANDS of magic tricks waiting to be learned! Campers will also get to keep all of the balloon creations that... |
| AM ONLY Participant | Select if your child is registered for Fun Place AM only. |
| Amazing Magic Tricks & Illusions | Jeff the Magic Man will be teaching magic tricks, illusions, and more. Students will learn how to perform their very own magic tricks like true magicians. Join Jeff for a fun week of magic and awesomeness. |
| Amazing Magic Tricks (Grades 3-4) | Jeff the Magic Man will be teaching magic tricks, illusions,
and more! Students will learn how to perform their very own
magic tricks like true magicians. Join Jeff for a fun week of
magic and awesomeness!
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| American Sign Language | |
| American Sign Language | |
| Arts & Crafts | |
| ArtVentures | This class offers exciting ways to take ordinary materials and make something extraordinary. If you love to create and learn about art, this class is the right one for you. Join the fun for each new and exciting week of learning with new materials, ideas, and techniques. |
| ArtVentures (Grades 1-2) | Campers will make cool things using different art materials. |
| ArtVentures (Grades 3-4) | This class offers exciting ways to take ordinary materials and
make something extraordinary. Join the fun for each new and exciting week of learning with new materials, ideas, and techniques!
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| Athletic Camp (Basketball Camp, Grades 3-6) Register separately. | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Basketball Camp for grades 3-6. You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. |
| Athletic Camp (Basketball Camp, Grades 5-6) Register separately. | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Basketball Camp for grades 5-6. You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. |
| Athletic Camp (Basketball Camp, Grades 7-9) Register separately. | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Basketball Camp for grades 7-9. You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. |
| Athletic Camp (Running for Beginners) Register Separately | |
| Athletic Camp (Soccer Camp, Grades 1-2) Register separately. | This is for campers registering for both Fun Place and Summer Soccer Camp for grades 1-2. You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. |
| Athletic Camp (Soccer Camp, Grades 3-6) Register separately. | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Soccer Camp for grades 3-6. You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. |
| Athletic Camp (Soccer Camp, Grades 5-6) Register separately. | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Soccer Camp, grades 5-6. You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. |
| Athletic Camp (Soccer Camp, Grades 7-9) Register separately. | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Soccer Camp for grades 7-9. You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. |
| Athletic Camp (Tennis - Advanced All Ages) Register separately. | This is for children registering for both Summer Place and Summer Tennis Athletic Camp for advanced players, all ages (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Blocks 1 and 2). You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. |
| Athletic Camp (Tennis Camp, Grades 4-8) Register separately. | This is for children registering for both Summer Place and Summer Tennis Athletic Camp (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Blocks 1 and 2). You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. |
| Athletic Camp (Tennis Camp, Grades 5-8) Register separately. | This is for children registering for both Summer Place and Summer Tennis Athletic Camp, grades 4-8 (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Blocks 1 and 2). You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. |
| Athletic Camp (Volleyball Camp, Grades 6-8) Register separately. | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Volleyball Camp, grades 6-8). You must register for Summer Volleyball Camp separately. |
| Babysitting Skills (Grades 6-8) | |
| Baking Goodies | Cookies, brownies, cakes and pies!
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| Balloon Twisting (Beginner to Advanced) with Jeff the Magic Man | Come have fun with Jeff the Magic Man to make balloon twisting creations. |
| Balloon Twisting with Jeff the Magic Man (Grades 3-4) | Come have fun with Jeff the Magic Man to make balloon twisting creations. |
| Band Together | NEW
Let’s band together and make new friends and ensemble music! We will reinforce our music reading skills and our ensemble playing skills. Come and play with a new combination of musicians. We will play out the “First Performance Series” for band. We will be gaining performance experience by play... |
| Basic Magic | Abracadabra…alacazam…learn the basics from “the man.” This professional magician and clown will provide materials and teach you the art and the science of it all. On Friday, the class will put on a performance for Kinder Place and Fun Place children, as well as for parents. Ray Cerio owns the Wizard... |
| Basketball | Receive concrete instruction on the game as well as fun playing time against other classmates. |
| Beats & Rhythm | Join Mr. Strader to experience the beats, rhythm and sounds of different percussion instruments. You'll practice together to perform a show on Friday of your week. |
| Big Buddies | Campers will spend time doing fun activities with our Kinder Place and Fun Place campers (free play, teach and play games, and learn strategies for working with younger campers). |
| Big Buddies (Grades 1 and 2) | You'll have fun spending time with a Big Buddy from Summer Place doing really fun activities. |
| Bistro Kids | (Double-block class)
Learn how to cook like a chef! Prepare and cook your own lunch (and lunch for the counselors) including dessert. |
| Board Games | Play some of your old time favorite, or the newest, board games. |
| Board Games (Grades 1-2) | |
| Board Games (Grades 3-4) | Play some of your old-time favorites, as well as the newest, board games. |
| Board Games and Chess Strategies | Play some of your old time favorites, or the newest, board games, along with the option of learning chess strategies. |
| Book Club | |
| Book Cooks | |
| Books Cook (Grades 3-4) | Get excited about cooking in new and delightfully delicious ways as we use some of our favorite children’s books to stir up our appetites. Read stories with food in the starring role and participate in hands-on activities related to the books. Get ready for a culinary adventure as we cook up incredi... |
| Boys Day Out | (Double-block class)
A fun off campus outing with a different destination each day. Examples may include laser tag, bowling, golf and more. |
| Bracelet Making | |
| Broadway Star | Learn to dance like a Broadway star! This course will incorporate not only dance technique for the theater, but also emphasize the importance of acting through movement. During the course of the week students will learn a dance to a famous Broadway tune and will perform at the end of the week. No pr... |
| Bubbleology | NEW
We loved bubbles as children, but have you thought about the science behind bubbles? You’ll explore surface tension, air, bubble solution, and different tools to make bubbles. By the end of the week we’ll all be a lot cleaner, that’s for sure.
Instructor: Maureen Polly is a 2005 MPH graduat... |
| Build This | Get ready to Build This! Each day you'll be presented with a picture or idea of what you need to build, along with a variety of materials to take on the challenge. |
| Build This (Grades 3-4) | Get ready to Build This! Each day you’ll be presented with a picture or idea of what you need to build, along with a variety of materials to take on the challenge. |
| Camp Announcements and Podcast Team | Join the CAP Team to create daily lunch announcements and the new camp podcast. Campers will create the podcast crew interview guests to talk about fun summer camp topics. The podcast will video record fun clips to share with campers at the end of the week. |
| Camp Critters | Let's discover summer critters! We'll hike around campus with our critter catchers, get a visit Critter Camp's Mr. V and much more! |
| Camp Instagram | MPH summer camp is joining Instagram. Camp Instagram will share the fun that happens at camp! |
| Camp Swifties | Calling all Swifties! Ready for it? All things Taylor Swift. |
| Camp Swifties (Grades 1-2) | Calling all Swifties! Ready for it? All things Taylor Swift. |
| Camp Swifties (Grades 3-4) | Calling all Swifties! Ready for it? All things Taylor Swift. |
| Camper's Day Out | (Double-block class)
A fun off-campus outing with different destinations each week. (Schedules are subject to change.)
Weeks 1 and 4: Manlius Library & Ice Cream, Zoo, Movies, Bowling, Webster Pond
Weeks 2 and 5: Butternut
Creek, Miniature Golf, Clark Reservation, Big Don's, Chittenango Falls
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| Camping We Will Go! | Tent-pitching, trail-marking, basic first aid, outdoor cooking, and more. This class will be held on MPH property.
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| Candy Land | Fun Place Campers will add their own dimension to the Candy Land world as they live their dream in this sweet week of summer camp fun! From candy games and edible art to walking their way through a LIVE VERSION of the game ... players will take a deliciously magical journey through the kingdom of Ca... |
| Cap-A-Beat | |
| Caribbean Music Makers | NEW
Get ready fro some fun while learning Caribbean music. We'll use the conga and bongo drums, maracas, egg shakers and rhythm sticks. No prior lessons necessary (but feel free to bring any instrument and join in)!
Instructor: Joel Seda-Orona |
| Carnival Craft (Grades 1-2) | This class will create and design the games for the carnival during Carnival Week for all MPH campers to enjoy. |
| Carnival Crew | This class will create and design the games for the carnival during Carnival Week for all MPH campers to enjoy. |
| Carnival Crew (Grades 3-4) | This class will create and design the games for the carnival during Carnival Week for all MPH campers to enjoy. |
| Carnival Entertainment Crew | Put on your best carnival performance! Be a clown, juggle balls, be the Strong Person, or show off other skills you have (or want to practice) to entertain at the carnival during Carnival Week. |
| Cat Club | This course is for cat lovers! During a week of Cat Club, campers will make nutritious and delicious cat treats for their favorite feline. Campers will also learn how to make some simple toys and learn some fun games to play with cats. We’ll also grow catnip and cat grass. At the end of the week, ca... |
| Central Rock Gym | (Double-block class)
We're heading to Central Rock Gym Syracuse, the largest indoor rock-climbing gym in upstate NY. Through games, creative challenges and skill building activities, participants will learn basic climbing skills/technique, improve bodily-kinesthetic sense, and increase self-confid... |
| Chess | This class is best for beginner or intermediate level players.
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| Chess Club (Grades 3-4) | This class is great for all levels of players.
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| Chopped | Just like the Food Network cooking show, participants will be able to stump our chef instructors with secret ingredients and have the opportunity to assist in the creation of a one-of-a-kind dish. |
| Christmas in July | Who says Christmas has to come only once a year? Slip on your elf hat and get ready to spread some Christmas cheer! Students will make various holiday projects including ornaments, candles, gingerbread houses and more. It may be July outside, but we'll crank up the AC and enjoy some hot chocolate wh... |
| Cirque du Jour: Circus Skills Camp | This full day program begins with a circus show for the camp on Monday and ends with a circus show put on by your child for family and friends on Friday. Cirque du Jour’s Extreme Interactive Hands-on Circus Skills School with its staff and professional circus coaches offers students the chance to ex... |
| CNY Outdoor Adventure | Visit some of CNY's most scenic hiking trails. Every day is a new adventure that may include locations such as Clark Reservation, Pratt's Falls and Beaver Lake to name a few. Water shoes, sunscreen and bug spray should be brought daily. |
| Comic Book Camp | |
| Comic Strip Creation - Grades 6-8 | Focus on character creation, sketch book practice, and penciling and inking, while also incorporating a more advanced approach using Photoshop.
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| Comic Strip Creation - Y | During the week, students will learn how to create a comic strip with memorable characters. Students will focus on character creation, sketch book practice, and penciling and inking.
Instructor: Ryan Zlomek |
| Comic Studio | Campers will come up with an idea to create a comic book working together or individually. |
| Community Service Project | NEW
This class offers students to opportunity to work on service projects locally (like creating a community garden or working to spruce up the wellness trail) to working on service projects on a greater scale (such as creating a canned food drive for the camp or collecting school supplies for thos... |
| Convection Treats | Using a convection oven, we will bake and decorate some tasty treats. |
| Cooking for Camp | Participants who choose this option will cook their own lunches daily while learning basic cooking skills with counselor Adam Griffo (MPH summer programs Chopped and Baking Goodies counselor) . Drink and dessert included. Depending on numbers, participants may be assigned cooking days as space in th... |
| Cool Crafts | |
| Craft Corner | Campers will enjoy creating a variety of projects in this fun crafts class.
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| Craft Corner (Grades 1-2) | Campers will enjoy creating a variety of projects in this fun crafts class. |
| Crafting and Cruising with Clay - O | NEW
Looking for some good clean fun? Well, maybe not clean fun! A ball of clay can have an imagination of it’s own with the help of human hands: Cartoon characters, bowls, animals, cups and so much more!
Instructor: Erin McDonald |
| Crafting and Cruising with Clay - Y | NEW
Looking for some good clean fun? Well, maybe not clean fun! A ball of clay can have an imagination of it’s own with the help of human hands: Cartoon characters, bowls, animals, cups and so much more!
Instructor: Erin McDonald |
| Crafts Around the World | Discover different art from around the world and then create your own project. Your will learn about different cultures through art while having fun. |
| Crafts Around the World (Grades 3-4) | Discover different art from around the world, and then create your own project. You’ll learn about different cultures through art while having fun! |
| Create a Comic Book | |
| Creative Cupcakes | NEW
Campers will have fun creating different flavorful, decorative cupcakes - yum!
NOTE: Each week is the same schedule. Children are not encouraged to sign up for this more than once.
Instructor: BJ Palmer
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| Crime Detective | Use your super sleuth skills to solve mysteries. |
| Critter Camp - 6 | (Double-block class)
Did you know that New York State is home to 39 different native species of reptiles?…375 species of birds?…94 species of mammals?…many of which can be found right here in our own back yards? During this week-long adventure, we will visit some of the hot spots to observe these ... |
| Critter Camp (Mr. V's) | (Double-block class)
Did you know that New York State is home to 39 different native species of reptiles?…375 species of birds?…94 species of mammals?…many of which can be found right here in our own back yards? During this weeklong adventure, we will visit some of the hotspots to observe these ani... |
| Crochet Workshop | |
| Cryptozoology | NEW
Cryptozoology is the study of animals that have not been confirmed to exist by scientists. These animals are called cryptids, and the most famous cryptids are Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. We will spend the week hunting for the elusive chupacabra, making casts of Bigfoot tracks, and examin... |
| Cupcake Warriors | Like the television show, participants will make, decorate and display their cupcakes! |
| Daily Paper: Summer Place Times | Campers create the Daily Paper with basic journalism skills including interviewing, editing and layout. The paper is distributed daily during lunch time. |
| Dance Mix | Work as a group to create a fun dance routine to showcase for the camp on Friday. |
| Dance Mix (Grades 3-4) | Work as a group to create a fun dance routine to showcase for the camp on Friday. |
| Dessert Wars | Like Cupcake Wars, but we'll be making more than cupcakes. Get ready to take the ingredients your team is given and try to create the best dessert. |
| Dinosaur Discovery | Fun Place Paleontologists will journey back to prehistoric times and explore the world of dinosaurs! Campers will have a DINOmite time creating their own fossils and practicing their DINO-digging skills at the Fun Place excavation site! |
| DIY Miniature Carnival | Campers will work together to create a miniature carnival scene out of a variety of materials to display at the MPH camp carnival on Friday. (Think diorama!) |
| DIY Room Design | Using simple materials, you will crate cool items for your room. |
| DIY T-shirt Transformations | Using plain white T's and old t-shirts you'll create new items; cool shirts and backpacks to name a few. Campers must bring their own t-shirts to transform. |
| Dog Days | This course is for dog lovers! During a week of Dog Days, campers will make nutritious and delicious dog biscuits and treats for their favorite dogs. We'll also learn how to make some simple toys and learn some fun games to play with dogs. At the end of the week, campers will leave with some great g... |
| Dr. Seuss | |
| Drumline | Let's go Summer Place! During the Don Ridall Bowl Week, you'll prepare the pep rally during the big flag football game on Friday. |
| Drumming | Catch the beat with large buckets, conga drums, bongo drums and other percussion instruments. |
| Duct Tape | Cool creations with duct tape. |
| Engineering and Robotics | Using lab kits, explore the fun of science through robotics and engineering. |
| Engineering for Girls | Using lab kits, explore the fun of science through robotics and engineering. |
| Enrichment Course (French Immersion) Register Separately | Students learn French through an enriching and engaging curriculum that is tailored to each age group and every level, from complete beginners to native French speakers. Taught by MPH World Language Department Chair and French and Spanish Teacher Karin Trouyet. |
| Enrichment Course (Fun in French) Register separately. | Kids will laugh, play, and explore as they learn French through the arts. Each week’s camp will be themed to focus on a different art expression, such as music, dance, painting, theater, and even comics. Taught by MPH World Language Department Chair and French and Spanish Teacher Karin Trouyet. |
| Enrichment Course (Spanish Immersion) Register Separately | Our camp offers a unique and interactive experience that combines language learning with culture, songs, play, and crafts. The days are divided into two themes: Musical Language Exploration: Dive into the rhythmic world of Spanish through engaging songs and music; Crafty Language Creations: Unleash ... |
| Enrichment Course (Wilson Reading Lessons) Register Separately | The Wilson Reading System (WRS) is an intensive intervention program for students (grade 2 or higher) with significant reading and spelling challenges. Lessons will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays in one hour-long individual sessions, twice per week. Lessons will include a focus on word identi... |
| Enrichment Course (Woodshop, Grades 3-6) Register separately. | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Woodshop - Crafting with Wood. You must register for summer academic and enrichment courses separately. |
| Enrichment Course (Woodshop, Grades 7-12) Register separately. | This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Woodshop - DIY Woodworking. You must register for summer academic and enrichment courses separately. |
| Epic Balloon Twisting | |
| Exploring Engineering | Campers will work in groups and use their creativity to accomplish daily challenges. |
| Fairy Doors and Garden Gnomes | Using supplies from nature, create your own fairy door and Garden Gnome |
| Fairyland | NEW
Have a magical day here at MPH. Fun activities include enchanting stories, making wands, fairy houses, singing, dancing and more.
Instructor: Saundra Macidyn has a personal interest in fantasy and creative crafts, theater and dance choreography. |
| Fashion Design | Work with a pattern to create your own take home design piece! |
| Fencing with the Syracuse Musketeers | This introductory course will provide an introduction to modern fencing, warm up techniques, weapons, on-guard position, footwork, basic parries, fencing games and bouts. Students should wear standard warm-up attire (sweat pants and t-shirt) and gym shoes. All equipment is provided.
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| Fiber Fun and Felting | NEW
We will be felting using soap, water, and felting needles. Each day the kids will make something to bring home: felted balls and creations shaped by cookie cutters, small animals, soap, finger puppets, and pictures. Children will learn how the fibers of the wool cling together due to agitation,... |
| Fiddlesticks Lacrosse | Have fun playing lacrosse on a smaller scale. Fiddlesticks makes everyone equal for this fun recreational game. No experience necessary! |
| Flag Footbal - Y | NEW
All the fun without all the contact….this is your chance to try a sport that you may have never considered. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of football and have a great time. Your student will have a chance to play a fun, energetic and extremely popular sport and create team names.... |
| Flag Football | Are you ready to rumble??? Let's play some Flag Football! (Don Ridall Bowl takes place on Week 6 only.) |
| Flag Football - O | NEW
All the fun without all the contact….this is your chance to try a sport that you may have never considered. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of football and have a great time. Your student will have a chance to play a fun, energetic and extremely popular sport and create team names.... |
| Food Art | Create art masterpieces with a variety of food. |
| Food Art ( Grades 3-4) | Create art masterpieces with a variety of food. |
| Food Creations | |
| French | This class uses music, movement, games, stories, and art to nurture a love of language. Parents receive a complete curriculum for each session as well as a vocabulary list to help your child practice at home. |
| French Experience 3-5 | Explore the culture and learn French in a fun way through song, arts & crafts and cooking. |
| French Experience 6-8 | Explore the culture and learn French in a fun way through song, arts & crafts and cooking. |
| Frisbee Golf/KanJam | You’ll get your very own frisbee to try your skills at Frisbee Golf. Who can shoot the Frisbee closest to the target with the least amount of tries? We’ll also play KanJam, where the object of the game is to score points as a team by throwing the disc in the goal ("kan"). Both provide healthy exerc... |
| Fun Place's Got Talent | Just like America's Got Talent - so does Fun Place! |
| Fun with Food | Do you enjoy a little time in the kitchen? This class might have a little cooking or a little cookie decorating, but always a fun food item to create and taste along the way. |
| Fun with Perler Beads | NEW
Do you have lots of great ideas for creating some Perler fun? Looking for cool new design ideas? Take this class and create your own bead designs, or recreate a favorite Perler Beads pattern. Perler projects are easy to do! Create your design. Cover with ironing paper. Iron both sides to fuse t... |
| GaGa Ball | GaGa is a fun, popular, high energy game where players must continually move to avoid being hit by the ball. Who will be the last one standing? |
| Game Show Design | Design the game show that other campers will compete in for Game Show Mania week. |
| Game Show Design (Grades 3-4) | Play some of your favorite game shows like Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, and more. |
| Game Shows | Play some of your favorite games shows like Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud, and more. |
| Games Around the World | Games provide a creative and fun way to view other cultures. Campers will learn popular games played in other countries |
| Garden Gnomes | You'll create garden gnomes using air dry clay and other art materials. |
| Get Wet Games | Get ready to have fun playing games outside that will also cool you off! Campers must bring a bathing suit and towel daily.
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| Get Wet Games (Grades 1-2) | Get ready to have fun playing games outside that will also cool you off! Campers must bring a bathing suit and towel daily.
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| Get Wet Games (Grades 3-4) | Get ready to have fun playing games outside that will also cool you off! Campers must bring a bathing suit and towel daily.
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| Girls Day In | Create your own day spa experience including manicures, pedicures, and facials. |
| Girls Day Out | (Double-block class)
A fun off-campus outing with a different destination each day. Examples include ice skating, bowling, miniature golf and more! |
| Glow Golf & Amazing Mirror Maze | Destiny USA Field Trip. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Transportation provided by an MPH van. 10 person max. Special permission, with parent/guardian approval, is offered to students in Grades 7 and 8 for unsupervised time at the mall, provided there are 2 or more in a group. |
| Go Green! | NEW
Learn about environmental issues and what we can do to help. We will make environmentally-friendly crafts and play enriching games and activities. The instructor will also help the class design and implement a mini service project. You’re never too young to be an environmental activist!
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| Golf - All Levels AM | |
| Golf - All Levels PM | (Triple-block class)
Learn the basics of golf and sharpen your golf skills at an off-campus facility. |
| Golf Basics | (Double-block class)
Learn the basics of golf and/or sharpen your golf skills at an off-campus facility. |
| Gone Fishing | (Double-block class)
Learn how to bait a hook, cast, and fish with a bobber. A fishing pole is required. Fishing is done off campus. |
| Gratitude Workshop | You'll decide as a group what local charity to benefit and work on a fundraising goal. |
| Gratitude Workshop (Grades 3-4) | You'll decide as a group what local charity to benefit and work on a fundraising goal. |
| Greeting Cards | Create your own Greeting Cards that you will have to give to family and friends all year long! |
| Group Guitar | Basic guitar lessons in a fun group setting. Campers must provide their own guitar. |
| Gym Games | Campers will play a variety of fun games in the gym. |
| Gym Time | |
| Gymnastics - Beginner | |
| Gymnastics - Intermediate | |
| Hair with Flair | |
| Hand-Crafted Soaps | NEW
Learn to craft your own soap creations! You will use goat's milk melt and pour base to create a variety of soap scents. Mix in a few additives to make your soap unique; package it and enjoy!
Instructor: Pam Stewart teaches science at MPH in the Middle and Upper School. When she is not teachi... |
| Harry Potter's World | It's everything Harry Potter! You will play quidditch, make wands, potions, and hats, play trivia and more. |
| Harry Potter's World (Grades 3-4) | It’s everything Harry Potter! You’ll play Quidditch, make wands, potions and hats, play Harry Potter trivia, and more. |
| Human Impact | Do you know what the most dangerous animal in the world is? When it comes to Mother Nature, the most dangerous animal is the human. In this class, we will learn about some of the negative impact we have on the Earth and explore many positive options we have to lessen our impact. We will discover th... |
| I am not registering for a separate Academic Course. | |
| I am not registering for a separate Athletic Camp. | |
| I am registered for a Summer Enrichment Course | This is for campers who are registered for Summer Place Summer camp in addition to our Summer Enrichment courses. |
| I am registered for Sports Camp (Soccer, Volleyball Basketball) | This is for campers registering for an Athletic Camp during this block. You must register for the Athletic Camp separately. |
| I am registered for Sports Camp (Tennis) | This is for campers who are registered in separate sports camp at MPH. |
| I am registered for Summer Academics (reading,math,study skills) | This is for campers who are also registered for Dive Into Math, Dive into Reaching , Exploration in Math , and Study Skills I |
| I am registering for a Spark Series class | This is for children registering for both Summer Place and Spark Series. You must register for the specific Spark Series class separately. |
| I am registering for an Accent class | This is for children registering for both Summer Place and Accent Series You must register for the specific Accent Series class separately. |
| I am registering for an Athletic Camp. | This is for campers registering for an Athletic Camp this block. You must register for the Athletic Camp separately. |
| I am registering for MPH Global. | This is for campers registering for an MPH class/course/private lesson during this block. You must register MPH Global separately. |
| Ice Skating | (Double-block class)
MPH will transport children to Cicero Twin Rinks where they will receive skating lessons, free skate time and free gym time. |
| Improv Comedy Club | This class will be one of creativity and fun! Campers will participate in fun activities in which they will learn to use their wit with quick responses in a super fun setting along with some funny joke telling. |
| Indoor Rock Climbing | (Double-block class)
This is the class you won’t want to miss. Five days of fun rock climbing at the indoor facility at the Jewish Community Center (JCC). The first two days will be basic instruction in order to acquire your certification. The last three days are yours for free climbing. MPH will t... |
| Intercamp Olympic Committee | The intercamp Olympic Committee will help plan and organize Olympic Week. |
| Intermediate Golf | NEW (Double-block class)
Pre-requisite: Golf Basics or private lessons outside of camp.
It’s time to take it to the next level. Golf is a challenging sport, but so much more fun as you improve your swing and reduce your stroke count. Summer Place staff will transport students daily. Children ... |
| Intermediate Tennis | Pre-requisite: Beginning Tennis or some basic lessons.
It’s time to hit big. A few hours a week and you’ll be a competitor in no time. You’ll work on improving your ground strokes, serve, and net play. Instruction is geared toward intermediate players. Children will be paired according to ability... |
| Intermediate/Advanced Soccer | Pre-requisite: Basic Soccer Skills or outside team experience
Now it’s time to take it up a notch! A few hours a week and you’ll be an ODT candidate. You’ll work on improving your ball handling skills and field movement as well as your role in certain positions. Instruction is geared toward inte... |
| Introduction to Machine Sewing | NEW
Using a simple sewing machine (or your own) and pattern, you will make a pair of knit or fleece pants. No sewing experience is necessary for this class! You will be sent a materials list of needed supplies for the first class upon enrollment. If you have your own portable machine, please feel f... |
| Jeff the Magic Man's Variety Class (Grades 3-4) | Join Jeff the Magic Man for fun activities including magic, balloons, cartoon drawing, wizard potion making, and juggling! |
| Jeff's Circus Party | Join Jeff the Magic Man for fun & exciting circus activities. Learn magic, balloon twisting, juggling, miming, clowning, caricature drawing, and more! Campers will get a take home kit each day to perform their own circus show for friends and family. |
| Jeff's Circus Party (Grades 3-4) | Join Jeff the Magic Man for fun & exciting circus activities. Learn magic, balloon twisting, juggling, miming, clowning, caricature drawing, and more! Campers will get a take home kit each day to perform their own circus show for friends and family. |
| Jeff's Variety Class | Join Jeff the Magic Man for fun activities including magic, balloons, cartoon drawing, wizard potion making, and juggling! |
| Jewelry Art for P.E.A.C.E | |
| Jewelry for PEACE | Create cool jewelry to raise money for P.E.A.C.E. and its local community centers. You'll display and sell your pieces to other campers and staff as a fundraiser. |
| Jewelry for PEACE (Grade 1-2) | Create cool jewelry to raise money for P.E.A.C.E. Inc. and its local community centers. You’ll display and sell your pieces to other campers, staff, and parents as a fundraiser. |
| Jewelry for PEACE (Grade 3-4) | Create cool jewelry to raise money for P.E.A.C.E. Inc. and its local community centers. You’ll display and sell your pieces to other campers, staff, and parents as a fundraiser. |
| Jewelry Making (Grades 3-4) | Cool jewelry creations! Leather pieces, beads, etc!
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| Juggling | Learn to juggle in this introductory class. Equipment will be provided. |
| Karaoke | Have fun singing along to your favorite songs. |
| Karaoke (Grades 3-4) | Have fun singing your favorite songs in the Karaoke class. |
| Kickball (Grades 3-4) | Play a different style of kickball each day – Longball, Matball, Six Base, Survivor, and more! |
| Knitting and Crocheting | Learn the basics of knitting and crocheting to create your own ipod case, a hat and more! Already know how? Bring a pattern (or not) and come join us!
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| Knitting for Beginners | |
| Knitting Projects | |
| Leadership Skills | |
| Lego® Building | Campers will have a daily building challenge with Legos.
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| Lego® Building (Grades 3-4) | Campers will have a daily building challenge with Legos. |
| Lego-nautics | Practice speed building and creative free building with many Lego activities. Compete in a series of LEGO challenges while you create and engineer your way up to the highest honor of Ultimate Builder or, sit back and relax building at your own pace! |
| Lights, Camera, Action! | Campers will create a theme-week script, rehearse, and shoot the short film to be shared with the camp at the end of the week. |
| Lights, Camera, Action! (Grades 3-4) | Campers will create a theme-week script, rehearse, and shoot the short film to be shared with the camp at the end of the week. |
| Linguanauts - Chinese - O | (Double Block Class)
Linguanauts Chinese
The Chinese campers will enjoy a week speaking Mandarin while writing the Chinese Simplified Characters with pencil and/or brushes and ink (calligraphy). We’ll also learn about Chinese customs and culture, while making traditional crafts, and playing games... |
| Linguanauts - Chinese - Y | (Double-block class)
Chinese
The Chinese campers will enjoy a week speaking Mandarin while writing the Chinese Simplified Characters with pencil and/or brushes and ink (calligraphy). We’ll also learn about Chinese customs and culture, while making traditional crafts, and playing games (inside and... |
| Linguanauts - French - O | Linguanauts French
During a week of French, campers will make many delicious foods like crêpes, chocolate filled croissants, and croques-monsieur. We’ll also make Eiffel Towers, silhouettes, French-themed collages, and Lascaux cave paintings. Students will play pétanque, which is a French style law... |
| Linguanauts - French - Y | Linguanauts French
During a week of French, campers will make many delicious foods like crêpes, chocolate filled croissants, and croques-monsieur. We’ll also make Eiffel Towers, silhouettes, French-themed collages, and Lascaux cave paintings. Students will play pétanque, which is a French style law... |
| Linguanauts - Spanish - O | Linguanauts Spanish
Throughout the week, Spanish Linguanauts campers will enjoy speaking and singing in Spanish! We’ll also cook Mexican treats like quesadillas, home-made guacamole and chips, and sopapillas. Children will explore Hispanic culture by making piñatas and maracas while listening to sa... |
| Linguanauts - Spanish - Y | Linguanauts Spanish
Throughout the week, Spanish Linguanauts campers will enjoy speaking and singing in Spanish! We’ll also cook Mexican treats like quesadillas, home-made guacamole and chips, and sopapillas. Children will explore Hispanic culture by making piñatas and maracas while listening to sa... |
| Mad Science | Discover the scientist in you! Wonder and explore with hands-on experiments that fizz, pop, sink or float... whip up the perfect batch of slime or turn an ordinary bottle of soda into an erupting geyser of fun! |
| Magic and Balloon Making | Learn professional magic tricks and how to make balloon animal characters. Show off your skills at the Carnival on Friday! |
| Magic and Balloon Making Advanced | Those with experience can take it to the next level by working as a team to create a giant balloon sculpture. |
| Magical Mystery Detectives | Jeff the Magic Man needs your help to solve some magical mysteries! Piece together the puzzles and examine the clues to solve the case. This class combines kid's escape room puzzles with exciting detective sleuthing to create an immersive thematic experience. Come along and crack cases with the Magi... |
| Magical Mystery Detectives (Grades 3-4) | Jeff the Magic Man needs your help to solve some magical mysteries! Piece together the puzzles and examine the clues to solve the case. This class combines kid's escape room puzzles with exciting detective sleuthing to create an immersive thematic experience. Come along and crack cases with the Magi... |
| Make This ! (Grades 5th-8th) | Get ready to Make This! From popcorn balls to slushies to homemade playdough, we’ll have fun making it!
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| Mallett Madness | Experience a creative approach through percussion instruments.
Campers will perform many types of music and play a variety of instruments. Campers will practice to perform a show at the end of the week. No experience needed and all musical abilities welcome! |
| Martial Arts | Learn self-defense moves in a fun, safe atmosphere with Miori Martial Arts. |
| Martial Arts (Grades 3-4) | Learn self-defense from moves in a fun, safe atmosphere with Miori Martial Arts. |
| Masters of Karate/Self Defense | Miori Martial Arts providing instruction. |
| Merry Music Makers | Learn and have fun playing the recorder - a whistle-like instrument. Play alone or with the group. |
| Middle School Flute Choir | NEW
Open to middle schoolers who play flute and are studying at least NYSSMA Level 2 music. Students will learn skills related to playing in a flute ensemble, and will study music to be presented in a short concert at the end of the week. Also included will be fun mini workshops each day on topic... |
| Minecraft Club | Students will enjoy a challenge portion and free play portion of this ever popular computer game. Campers must have their own Minecraft account. |
| Mini Theater | |
| Minute to Win It at Summer Place | Campers will compete to accomplish various challenges based off the TV show. |
| Model Making | Here's a hobby you'll get hooked on. On our first day, we will go shopping to purchase our models. During the week, we will assemble our kits and create other models with parts and pieces already in the classroom. All materials will be provided. Instructor: Derek Wolfanger |
| Model Making - O | Here's a hobby you'll get hooked on. On our first day, we will go shopping to purchase our models. During the week, we will assemble our kits and create other models with parts and pieces already in the classroom. All materials will be provided. Instructor: Derek Wolfanger |
| Model Making - Y | Here's a hobby you'll get hooked on. On our first day, we will go shopping to purchase our models. During the week, we will assemble our kits and create other models with parts and pieces already in the classroom. All materials will be provided. Instructor: Derek Wolfanger |
| Monday - Revolutions Bowling | Field trip to Revolutions, Destiny USA. Includes transportation, shoe rental and lunch. |
| Morning Fun Run | |
| MORNING ONLY registrants - please check here. | Morning only registrants attend 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and do not participate in the afternoon activity blocks. |
| Mosaic Making | Come and enjoy this unique class on the beautiful ancient art of mosaic design. Students will become familiar with the techniques used to cut and grout glass pieces while creating a beautiful mosaic “painting.” We’ll be making several projects to take home or give as gifts.
Instructor: Nathan Lu... |
| Mosaic Making - O | Come and enjoy this unique class on the beautiful ancient art of mosaic design. Students will become familiar with the techniques used to cut and grout glass pieces while creating a beautiful mosaic “painting.” We’ll be making several projects to take home or give as gifts.
Instructor: Nathan Lut... |
| Mosaic Making - Y | Come and enjoy this unique class on the beautiful ancient art of mosaic design. Students will become familiar with the techniques used to cut and grout glass pieces while creating a beautiful mosaic “painting.” We’ll be making several projects to take home or give as gifts.
Instructor: Nathan Lu... |
| Motion and Animation | This course explores traditional animation techniques such as stop action claymation and hand drawn flipbooks, as well as digital means to create animated gifs. |
| MPH Law & Order - Grades 3-5 | Trial by judge and jury. We'll create a courtroom experience -- what will the verdict be? |
| MPH Law & Order - Grades 5-8 | Trial by judge and jury. We'll create a courtroom experience -- what will the verdict be? |
| Musical Games | This class plays traditional music games that teach music skills as well as musical apps. |
| Mystery Inc. | Gather around gang - it's time to solve a mystery! Mystery, Inc. will be the lead detectives gathering clues, presenting clues to the camp and solving the mystery during Mystery Week. |
| Mystery Inc. (Grades 3-4) | Gather around gang - it's time to solve a mystery! Mystery, Inc. will be the lead detectives gathering clues, presenting clues to the camp and solving the mystery during Mystery Week. |
| Mythology of Ancient Egypt | Have you ever made a mummy or read hieroglyphics? You will in this course! Students will travel to ancient Egypt to hear stories, participate in re-enactments, watch video clips, and make crafts in this course. This course is designed to enhance your understanding of mythology and its continuing inf... |
| Mythology of Ancient Greece | Do you know how to defeat a snake-haired woman or slay a Minotaur? You will after taking this fun course! Students will travel to ancient Greece to hear stories, participate in re-enactments, watch video clips, and make crafts in this course. This course is designed to enhance your understanding of ... |
| Mythology of Ancient India | Have you ever seen a four-armed, three-eyed, blue-skinned man? Or a prince that has an elephant’s head? Well, you’re in for a surprise in this course. Students will travel to ancient India to hear stories, participate in re-enactments, watch video clips, and make crafts in this course. This course i... |
| Nail & Hair Design | Learn how to design nails, create cool hair designs, and more. |
| No Bake Dessert Art | Can you make a spider out of Oreos? A Minion out of Twinkies? Campers will take dessert food and create and decorate to make fun creations. |
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| Off-Broadway - On-Summer Place! | (Double-block class)
Campers will work together to create a theatrical performance that they will perform for fellow campers at the end of the week. Students will learn about stage presence, positioning, and performance, all while enjoying creating the show. No previous acting experience is needed... |
| Off-Broadway - Stagehand and Design | (Double-block class)
In this class, you'll create the set and make the entire production come alive! Show is at the end of the week. |
| Origami and Paper Airplanes | Students will learn the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. We'll transform a flat sheet of paper into a finished sculpture through folding and sculpting techniques. In addition to Origami, we'll make a variety of paper airplanes that will fly and do tricks. So cool!
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| Outdoor Games | Play a variety of fun outdoor games including croquet, lawn darts, paddle and pickle ball, bocce ball, Can Jam, horseshoes and more! |
| Outdoor Games (Grades 1-2) | Play a variety of fun outdoor games. |
| Paintbrush and Tie Dye | Work with watercolors, acrylics, temperas, tie dye and more. |
| Paintbrush Party! | Come and experience a wide variety of different paints, such as watercolors, acrylics, temperas, tie dye, and many more. Each day you will learn to paint in a different style and learn the importance of the color wheel and color mixing. Make sure you bring a smock on the first day and see you there!... |
| Painting with a Twist | Choose a painting with the class and paint along with the instructor/artist to create your own work of art on real canvas. you'll learn new techniques daily. |
| Paper Flowers | Want to make something beautiful out of something ordinary? Let's make flowers. Learn the basic skills of sculpting papers into flowers that look fresh picked from the garden. |
| Parks & Places | We’ll go off campus to different destinations daily to discover what’s around Syracuse, both indoor and outdoor. Destinations include the Everson Art Museum, area playgrounds, and other fun (and educational) places! |
| Passport to Adventure | Grab your passport and pack your bag. Join us as we travel to 5 countries in 5 days. We'll explore what makes each place special; food, culture, landmarks, animals, weather, art, and music. Games and crafts will be part of the fun. |
| Passport to Adventure (Grades 3-4) | Grab your passport and pack your bag! Join us as we “travel” to five countries in five days. We’ll explore what makes each place special: food, culture, landmarks, animals, weather, art, or music. Games and crafts will be part of the fun! |
| Pay It Forward - Community Service | Community Service Projects |
| Pep Band | Calling all players of instruments (or not)! The Pep Band will entertain the crowd at the Flag Football game. |
| Pep Rally (Grades 1-2) | Bring your team spirit and help create poms-poms and other fun cheering gear for the Don Ridall Flag Football Bowl! |
| Pep Rally Crew (Grades 3-4) | Bring your team spirit and get ready to come up with cheers and routines for the crowd during the Don Ridall Flag Football Bowl! |
| Pet Supplies | Campers will make pet toys and other fun pet supplies! |
| Photo Art | Through photography and other creative outlets, participants will create their own take home masterpiece. Please bring a camera if you have one; an IPhone, IPad or IPod will suffice. |
| Photography | Learn basic photography to create photos for the camp photo wall. |
| Photography & Photo Art | |
| Photoshop | Recommended for campers taking Photography, you will learn the basics of Photoshop and have fun customizing photos to add to our camp Photo Wall. |
| Pinatas (Grades 3-4) | Create a piñata with paper mache, wire, and mod podge. |
| Pinatas and more! - Y | Paper mache, wire, modge podge -- creating has never been so fun! We'll make Pinatas, a sculpture with a deck of cards, pinecone wreaths and much more.
Instructor: Katherine Walton |
| Pinatas! | Create a pinata with paper mache, wire, and mod podge. |
| Pinball at Skill Shot Arcade | Camper's will go off campus to Skill Shot Arcade located in Syracuse to play pinball and compete in tournaments. |
| Pinball Wizard | |
| Ping Pong (Grades 3-4) | Enjoy this highly popular, recreational and competitive sport as you learn how to play table tennis correctly. |
| Ping-Pong | Enjoy this highly popular recreational and competitive sport as you learn how to play table tennis correctly.
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| Pinterest | With the help of Pinterest, campers will use miscellaneous supplies and transform them into something really cool. |
| Pokemon | Have fun trading cards, and learning and playing the game. Water type, fire type - this class is for every type! |
| Pokemon (Grades 3-4) | Have fun trading cards, and learning and playing the game. Water type, fire type - this class is for every type! |
| Potions and Lotions | Learn how to make luxury bath products in your home. The class will include a short talk on the benefits of organic skin care and ancient skin care cures. We’ll also explore the science of aromatherapy. Scent is the most enduring of our senses. It has the power to transform our emotions and heal our... |
| Price is Right | Come on down! Create The Price is Right game show by researching the show, creating games for contestants, prizes and more. MPH campers will be your audience (and contestants) on Friday! |
| Princess for a Day | NEW
Living like royalty can be a “dream come true” for young girls. Why not experience what it would be like to be a princess in real life? Girls will learn how to look, act, and present themselves as royalty. From getting their hair done like Kate Middleton to learning the etiquette of the Duchess... |
| Princess Party | Put on your tiara and be a part of this fantasy-filled week of galore. During this week each princess will receive the royal treatment. As the fairytale unfolds the tiaras, jewels and thrones are fashioned... and the dream becomes a reality during the Royal Tea Party! |
| Puppet Making | Discover the art of puppetry through hands-on creation and imagination. Design and construct your own puppet with basic sewing skills and arts and crafts. You’ll get a chance to present a live skit to family and friends on the last day.
Instructor: Casey Parker has studied children’s theater at S... |
| Puppeteer Road Show | The stage is set, we are ready to go! Please join us for some puppet shows! Imaginations come alive as Fun Place campers create their own finger, spoon and sock puppets. |
| Quidditch for Muggles | NEW
You’ve just received your letter ... you’re off to Hogwarts in the fall! Are you nervous you don’t have the skills to survive the magical world of Harry Potter? Come to this weeklong Quidditch training camp to learn the rules of the game. This camp is especially for muggles; and based off of... |
| Quilling Art | Quilling is the art form that involves the use of strips of paper that are rolled, shaped and glues together to create decorative designs. |
| Quiltmaking | Make your own beautiful small quilt. |
| Raiders of the Lost Artifacts | Are you ready for a wild adventure? Do you have what it takes to make it through the Mummy Gallery, Snake Pit, Obstacle Course & Scavenger Hunt to find the missing clues? Fun Place really needs your help locating the ancient treasure chest filled with jewels and prizes! |
| Reading Hour | |
| Recreation Room | Ping Pong, air hockey, pool table, magnetic darts, board games and more with a comfy student lounge area. |
| Retro Crafts | Peace, love and flower power! Create crafts that are a blast from the past. |
| Revolutions Bowling | Destiny USA Field Trip. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Transportation provided by an MPH van. 10 person max. Special permission, with parent/guardian approval, is offered to students in Grades 7 and 8 for unsupervised time at the mall, provided there are 2 or more in a group. |
| Rhythm Riot | This class plays rhythm instruments and writes rhythms to play. |
| Ripping with Ropes | NEW
Name Game, People to People, Raccoon Circle, Lava Walk, T.P. Shuffle and Willow the Wind. Have fun and test your courage! Journey through a low elements R.O.P.E.S. course that consists of real and imaginary obstacles designed for groups and individuals to work together to accomplish a task.
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| Robotics (Beginner) - 3 in 1 Solar Stallion | Triple your fun in the sun with 3-in-one Solar Stallion. This solar-powered kit helps kids understand the benefits of renewable energy while creating their own fun, battery free toy. It’s exciting to watch solar energy make the product come to life, and this hands-on approach to science and building... |
| Robotics (Beginner) - T3 Transforming Solar Robot | This multifunctional transforming solar robot will be the hit of the summer, no doubt. “T3” is an intelligent mobile kit that requires no fossil fuel – no batteries. Its animated movements are activated by nature’s gift of sunshine. “T3” easily transforms into three intergalactic designs: Tank, Robo... |
| Robotics (Beginner) - The Solar System | Young astronomers will delight in OWI’s newest Mini Solar Kit—as they build, paint, and watch their very own solar system come to life with real solar energy. Planets orbit around the solar-paneled “sun” that drives a motor so the planets actually move. This excellent educational solar kit provides ... |
| Robotics (Intermediate) - Aerial Cable Car | Some of the world’s aerial tramways transport people to breathtaking views and allow them to have panoramic memories as the world unfolds beneath them. The view from Aerial Cable Car, arguably, could be the best seat in the house.Generated power for most trams or cable cars are under constant comput... |
| Robotics (Intermediate) - Angelic Butterfly | Almost life-like, this aluminum insect building kit features a butterfly that you assemble from metal and bendable aluminum parts. Butterflies are interesting because of their unusual life cycle. The cycle starts with its larval caterpillar stage. It proceeds to its inactive pupal stage and then tra... |
| Robotics (Intermediate) - Valiant Viking Ship | Let’s turn back time to when the Vikings used to cross the Atlantic or to sail east. The hard rowing crew used the rolling method to maneuver their large, silent, swift ships through rivers and into the open waters of the Black Sea. The evolution of the 21st century version of OWI’s Valiant Viking S... |
| Rockin' Recorders | NEW
If you have never played an instrument or are already good at one, you can learn and have fun with the recorder – a whistle-like instrument. No need to be able to read music. You’ll learn to play alone and with a group. We’ll take breaks and play some games. We’ll practice together and show off... |
| Rock-n-roll Wii | Unleash your inner rock star with Wii Rock Band, Guitar Hero and other music videos. |
| Rugby | Learn and play the international game of Rugby in a friendly, non-contact environment. Campers will learn the basic skills and rules of Rugby. |
| Saddle Up! | (Double-block class)
Children will travel to the Lone Birch Stables in Homer, NY where owner and trainer Joanne Siciliano-Jones, Ph.D. will cover all aspects of caring for and riding a horse. At the conclusion of the course students will be able to safely saddle a horse, lead a horse, demonstrate t... |
| Safari Escape | Bring your imagination and favorite stuffed animals to our spectacular Fun Place Safari! We will walk tall like giraffes, run like lions, and swing like monkeys in the mighty jungle! it is sure to be a wild time! Hang on to your hat!!! |
| School of Rock - Rock 101 (9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) | We are excited to partner with School of Rock. Campers will go off campus to the School of Rock in Town Square, Fayetteville. All campers will need a waiver filled out prior to the first day of camp.
Want to play in a band on stage? Rock 101 music camp is designed for beginners 7-13 years old. No... |
| School of Rock - Rock 101 Gr. 2-4 (9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.) | Want to play in a band on stage? Rock 101 music camp is designed for beginners 7-13 years. No experience necessary! Students will explore their chosen instruments through musical games and activities. Students will work on songs during the week and will culminate a concert at the end of the week for... |
| Science with Mr. V! | From nature activities to fun experiments, get ready to see how cool science can be. |
| Scrapbooking from Scratch | Campers will create their own scrapbook to tell stories and preserve memories and get creative with materials on-hand |
| Scratch: Intro. to Video Game Programming - (6-8) | Students will receive an introduction to programming and game design using the scratch programming language developed by MIT.
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| Screen Printing | |
| Sculpt It! | NEW NAME - SAME GREAT CLASS
This class offers exciting ways to take ordinary materials and turn them into something extraordinary. Come and work with a variety of materials and techniques such as, popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, paper mache, wire, pop-ups, paint and more. Students are encouraged to... |
| Secret Agent | Attention, boys and girls! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to train as a Secret Agent with your friends. Please report to Fun Place for this thrilling camp filled with fun. Test your secret agent skills in our "laser maze" and a top-secret Decoding Mission! No prior spy experience n... |
| Sewing | Learn basic sewing techniques while designing and making your own pillow or other fun project. |
| Sing-A-Story | This class shares stories and songs -- familiar and new! |
| Slimeration | |
| Soccer | Let’s play soccer! All skill levels welcome. |
| Soccer - All Levels | Let’s play soccer! All skill levels welcome. |
| Soccer - Beginner | Learn the basics of soccer skills. |
| Soccer - Intermediate | Prerequisite: Beginner soccer or some basic lessons. |
| Spanish | This class uses music, movement, games, stories, and art to nurture a love of language. Parents receive a complete curriculum for each session as well as a vocabulary list to help your child practice at home. |
| Spanish Experience 3-5 | Explore the culture and learn Spanish in a fun way through song, arts & crafts and cooking. |
| Spanish Experience 6-8 | Explore the culture and learn Spanish in a fun way through song, arts & crafts and cooking. |
| Speak Up: Fun with Public Speaking | Learn the art of speaking in public through fun, confidence-building exercises. |
| Speed Stacking | Have fun stacking cups into pyramids in as little time as possible! |
| Speedstacking | |
| Spikeball (Grades 5-8) | Play the hottest new game of the year! A mix of volleyball and foursquare – it’s bound to be a camper’s favorite! |
| Sports & Games (Grades 1-2) | Play a variety of sports and fun gym games. |
| Sports & Games (Grades 3-4) | Play a variety of sports and fun gym games. |
| Sports Combination | Play basketball, soccer, team handball, and more. |
| Sports Combination (Grades 3-4) | Play basketball, soccer, team handball, and more. |
| Stage Magic and Illusions | (Double-block class)
Pre-requisite: Advanced Magic Magic has become one of the highest forms of entertainment today with many notable figures performing all over the world with incredible illusion and stage magic. Learn the secrets of producing rabbits and causing objects to float in the air. In th... |
| Star Wars | |
| STEM: LEGO Science/Engineering - CC - Y | “All About Learning” brings their best to MPH utilizing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) plus 21st century educational skills of Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Agility and Adaptability, Curiosity and Imagination.
Choose topics in Vehicle Engineering (VE) or Coll... |
| STEM: LEGO Science/Engineering - EE - Y | NEW
“All About Learning” brings their best to MPH utilizing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) plus 21st century educational skills of Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Agility and Adaptability, Curiosity and Imagination. Choose topics in Vehicle Engineering (VE), Ele... |
| STEM: LEGO Science/Engineering - VE - Y | “All About Learning” brings their best to MPH utilizing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) plus 21st century educational skills of Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Agility and Adaptability, Curiosity and Imagination.
Choose topics in Vehicle Engineering (VE) or Coll... |
| STEM: LEGO Science/Engineering - CC - O | “All About Learning” brings their best to MPH utilizing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) plus 21st century educational skills of Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Agility and Adaptability, Curiosity and Imagination.
Choose topics in Vehicle Engineering (VE) or Coll... |
| STEM: LEGO Science/Engineering - EE - O | NEW
“All About Learning” brings their best to MPH utilizing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) plus 21st century educational skills of Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Agility and Adaptability, Curiosity and Imagination. Choose topics in Vehicle Engineering (VE), Ele... |
| STEM: LEGO Science/Engineering - VE - O | “All About Learning” brings their best to MPH utilizing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) plus 21st century educational skills of Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Agility and Adaptability, Curiosity and Imagination.
Choose topics in Vehicle Engineering (VE) or Coll... |
| STOMP (Grades 3-4) | |
| STOMP at Summer Place | Use everyday items to create different beats and put on a show at the end of the week. Shows are amazing! |
| Storytelling | Create fun stories to share with the younger campers. |
| String Art | Check out this hands-on activity! Learn how to create a beautiful personalized piece of art by hammering nails into a wooden pallet and threading string through and around each nail to make a colorful outline. |
| Summer Place Cupcake Wars | |
| Summer Place's Got Talent | Just like America's Got Talent, so does Summer Place - and we want to see yours! What's your talent? |
| Summer Science | From nature activities to fun experiments, get ready to see how cool science can be. |
| Summer Science (Grades 1-2) | From nature activities to fun experiments, get ready to see how cool science can be. |
| Summer Science (Grades 3-4) | From nature activities to fun experiments, get ready to see how cool science can be. |
| Summer Wreaths and Funky Flops | Straight from Pinterest -- create summer wreaths, add coolness to your flip flops, and then make a tote to carry them in! Campers must bring their own flip flops. |
| Super Splash | Wear your swimsuits and be prepared to get soaked! Water bucket brigades, rubber duck races, slip 'n slide and water balloons galore are just a taste of what to expect in this wildly wet, water-filled week! |
| Superhero Academy | It's Superhero Design Week, and here we come to save the day! In addition to learning about past superheroes, your training will involve fun (and very funny!) physical and mental challenges. You'll develop your own superhero complete with name, super powers, costume, and maybe even your own song. |
| Survivor at Summer Place | Get ready castaways! Forming tribes, you'll work together with your teammates to complete the daily challenges. |
| Sweet Treats | Make delicious dessert treats. |
| Swimming at Green Lakes | Field trip to Green Lakes from 10:30 a.m. - 3:00. Transportation provided in MPH Van with 10 person max. |
| Take a Hike! | NEW
Munch on trail mix as you learn all about the adventurous sport of hiking. We will talk about famous hikes, important hiking supplies, and survival tips. Of course, we will also put this knowledge to use as we experience the great outdoors firsthand! We will explore trails on both the MPH campu... |
| Talent Show | Let your talent shine! Individual or group acts. Friday performance for all participants. |
| Team Challenge | Campers will work together with teammates to complete the daily challenges. |
| Tell Me a Story! | NEW
In this class, students will be learning how to use their own voice and body movements to act out a story. No props or costumes needed! They will play games and engage in activities that work on vocal expression, body movement, and the process of learning a story like a real storyteller. At the... |
| Tennis | Tennis anyone? Learn some basic skills or just play the game. Please provide your own racquet, if possible. |
| Tennis - Beginner | Learn the basics of tennis skills. If possible, campers should provide their own racket. |
| Tennis - Intermediate | Prerequisite: Beginning Tennis or some basic lessons. If possible, campers should provide their own racquet. |
| The Amazing Summer Place Race | You'll learn teamwork as we create teams to compete in the race using challenges, roadblocks, and detours around campus. Get ready for the big race! |
| The Art of Magic Tricks & Balloons | Come & have fun with Jeff the Magic Man! Each class will feature BRAND NEW magic tricks & balloon twisting creations. Campers will also have access to Jeff’s magical library that contains THOUSANDS of magic tricks waiting to be learned! Campers will also get to keep all of the balloon creations that... |
| The Masked Performer | Create your own costume and create and practice your performance to showcase and reveal! |
| The Sweet Shoppe | Learn the science of making candy and baking with this class and have some treats to take home to share. Make and decorate your own packaging to give your delicious concoctions as gifts. Homemade marshmallows, glass candy, cupcakes, chocolate dipped confections and more!
Instructor: Cherie Bisnett... |
| Theater Sports | |
| Things That Fly | Campers will make paper airplanes, kites and other things that fly. |
| Things That Fly (Grades 3-4) | Campers will make paper airplanes, kites, and other things that fly. |
| Totem Poles | Create your own family totem pole using milk jugs and various art materials. |
| Treasure Hunt | The ultimate treasure hunt. Each day’s adventure will lead to a final Grand Hunt at the end of the week.
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| Treasure Hunt - Grades 6-8 | The ultimate treasure hunt happens right here at MPH. Each day’s adventure will lead to a final day Grand Hunt that is sure to stump everyone. |
| Treasure Hunt (Grades 1-2) | The ultimate treasure hunt happens right here at MPH. Each day’s adventure will lead to a final day Grand Hunt that is sure to stump everyone. (Treasure Hunt repeats the hunts - registering one time only is recommended.) |
| Treasure Hunt (Grades 3-4) | The ultimate treasure hunt happens right here at MPH. Each day’s adventure will lead to a final day Grand Hunt that is sure to stump everyone. (Treasure Hunt repeats the hunts - registering one time only is recommended.) |
| Treasure Hunters | Ahoy Mateys! Join your friends on this journey to Treasure Island in search of hidden treasures. Be sure to remember "X" marks the spot on your treasure map... or you might find yourself walking the plank! |
| Trivia for Kinder Place | Create a fun trivia show for our Kinder Place (PreK and K) campers to be held in the theater at the end of the week. |
| T-shirt Printing | Have you ever wanted to print your own design on a t-shirt? Now you can. Using screen printing ink, you will learn how to transfer your design ( or an existing design) on a shirt. Camper must bring in their own plain shirts (summer tanks, plain white t's, etc.) |
| Twist, Bend & Create - Y | NEW
In this hands-on class, we'll work with Twisteez Wire and Bendaroos to twist and bend 3-dimensional faces, figures, animals and much more! Twisteez wire is a plastic coated copper wire used in sculptures and crafts. The wire is easy to safely cut with scissors, bend and twist. It is reusable an... |
| Ultimate Hide & Seek (Grades 3-4) | Come play different variations of classic hide and seek games such as manhunt, sardines, and more!
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| Ultimate Hide and Seek | Come play different variations of classic hide and seek games such as manhunt, sardines, and more! |
| Ultimate Kickball | Play a different style of kickball each day - Longball, Matball, Six Base, Survivor, and more! |
| Under the Big Top | Come one, Come all! Step right up to the Fun Place Carnival! Join in the excitement playing games and winning prizes plus much more! Under the Big Top is where it's at! |
| Unicycling/Juggling | We can't guarantee you'll ride the unicycle in one week; but we can guarantee you'll have a blast trying! Try your hand at juggling along the way.
Unicycles provided. Campers must bring a bicycle helmet. |
| Upcycled Fashion Runway | We'll go shopping at the local thrift store and choose items to upcycle, turning them into cool pieces of clothing that you'll want to wear. You'll show them off on the runway at the end of the week. |
| Voice Off | Making the band, we'll create teams of singers for a voice off. |
| Volleyball | This is a basic class where an introduction to the game of volleyball will be taught. This fun and lively sport has gained popularity with doubles and team competition since the 2008 Summer Olympics. Join the fun.
Instructor: Mark Brescia |
| Who Does Your Hair??? | Our salon experience will include hair, make-up and accessories. |
| Who's Got Talent | Can you tell a joke, sing a song, dance, recite a poem, play air guitar, act out a skit, show off a magic trick or play a musical instrument? Showcase your talents during the Fun Place Talent Show or just come along for fun and help out behind the scenes. |
| Wiffle Ball | Wiffle Ball is a game that can be played almost anywhere (except in the living room - sorry about the lamp, mom). It’s baseball, but safer. It’s stick ball, but softer. You get the idea. Let’s make up two teams and have some friendly competition. You'll learn the official rules and how to throw a cu... |
| Wii Games (Grades 3-4) | Get moving to Wii Just Dance, Dance Dance Revolution, and other fun videos and games. |
| Wii Get Movin' | Get moving to Wii Just Dance, Dance Dance Revolution and other fitness videos. |
| Wii™ Fit & Fun | We’re setting up the Wii™ and getting down with the dancing and the sports and the…whatever favorite discs we can dig up. If you wish to bring in your own, please have your name on the case. Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. No flip flops. Bring a water bottle to rehydrate.
Instructor/Coun... |
| Wire Sculpture | This uniquely creative class will challenge even those with the best hands. Students will create wire people and structures out of a medium gauge wire using tools safely.
Instructor: Matt Vural |
| Wizard's Academy | |
| WonderWorks | Destiny USA Field Trip. 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Includes Ropes. Transportation provided by an MPH van. 10 person max. Special permission, with parent/guardian approval, is offered to students in Grades 7 and 8 for unsupervised time at the mall, provided there are 2 or more in a group. |
| Writer's Circle | Join this fun workshop and get creative writing very short stories and/or poetry. Writers can work independently or as a team. You'll create a mini-book and have a signing party at the end of the week. |
| Writer's Circle (Grades 3-4) | Join this fun workshop and get creative writing very short stories and/or poetry. Writers can work independently or as a team. You’ll create a mini-book and have a signing party at the end of the week. |
| Yarn Art | Create cool projects using different types of yarn. |
| Yoga | Learn the basics of yoga and yoga poses. |
| Yummy Snacks | We love to bake with butter and sugar, but sometimes the sweets are just too much. Why not learn how to make yummy snacks from a variety of ingredients that are healthier choices, but loaded with flavor using different preparation techniques? There are endless recipes to explore and you might just b... |