| Courses |
3D Printing (4 Day Week)
This class is a combination of Engineering and 3D printing where campers will make real working tools, toys, and gadgets. They will learn how to design 3D objects with software and try to build gizmos and gadgets (via 3d printing) using the same engineering process that professionals use to create all the products you use today. This program teaches students many useful problem-solving techniques, develops their knowledge of math & science, and many other critical skills, all in one fun class. All materials included, campers will take home their creations. (Grade 2nd-5th) | $252.00 |
Artarama (4 Day Week)
Campers will explore their artistic side through a variety of projects and mediums! Budding artists will work with pencils, paints, and other materials to create projects big and small. They will create timeless pieces of art with traditional and modern techniques! (Grade 1st-4th) | $252.00 |
Black Rocket-Code Breakers (4 day week)
Blackrocket Code Breakers - Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a silicon valley CEO or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. | $272.00 |
Blackrocket: Virtual Reality: The Future is Now (4 Day Week)
Embark on an EPIC adventure in virtual reality! In this cutting-edge class, learn the foundations of VR design by | $272.00 |
Bridges and Towers (4 day week)
This program will allow campers to express their creativity and satisfy their desire to build and experiment. Students will learn the basics of architecture as they experience the joy of building and testing their very own bridges and towers! We will use a variety of materials such as paper, bass and balsa wood. No prior experience is necessary, as we will guide them from start to finish. Campers will learn the building and designing process, and apply it to create bridges/towers. Every day they will challenge themselves and compete with their group in a fun, friendly and supportive environment. (Grade 2nd-4th) | $252.00 |
Chess (4 Day Week)
Introduction to the moves and rules of this intellectual sport with emphasis on problem solving, anticipating consequences and planning ahead, good sportsmanship, and learning from mistakes. Students will practice checkmates and tactics like pins, forks, discovered check, x-ray attacks on worksheets. Playing games with supervision, students will learn how to: open a chess game properly; apply middle game principles; practice basic endgames and checkmates; play comfortably with tournament rules and protocol; win graciously and learn from losses. Instructor will separate groups by skill allowing more advanced players to play against similar opponents. (Grade 1st-8th) | $252.00 |
Coding is Fun: Digital Graphics & Web Apps Level 1(4 day week)
Eager to learn the coding tools that will help you create your own digital designs and program apps for everyday use? Work in a fun and supportive project-based environment, where you can express your creative side and build tools that tackle specific problems in your life. You will learn the fundamentals of coding in JavaScript, the widely popular programming language of the Web, which allows you to make interactive web pages, games and applications. Each lesson leads you step-by-step to master programming concepts and engage your friends and family with original content that you develop. Experienced students are challenged to work on more advanced projects to further perfect their skills. Join us to become a coding pro this summer! | $252.00 |
Crafting Crazy (4 Day Week)
This week will involve running around and creating natural and ‘traditional’ crafts using collected material like sticks, leaves, rocks, and of course mud! We will create many natural crafts using material the campers gather themselves. Crafts may include sun dried handmade paper and candles. Rest assured these campers will have plenty of fun crafts to show off! (Grade 1st-4th) | $252.00 |
Diner Time (4 Day Week)
Diner Time - It’s diner time! Make your reservation for a super yummy class! We will get into character (and costume) as servers, chefs & customers to cook & eat some great dishes. Note: class is not allergen, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, non-gluten adherent. We will be creating myriad dishes utilizing a variety of ingredients.
| $252.00 |
Diner Time (4 Day Week)
Diner Time - It’s diner time! Make your reservation for a super yummy class! We will get into character (and costume) as servers, chefs & customers to cook & eat some great dishes. Note: class is not allergen, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, non-gluten adherent. We will be creating myriad dishes utilizing a variety of ingredients.
| $252.00 |
Drobots - LEGO + KNEX Build it & Wreck it (4 day Week)
Don’t miss out on the most exciting camp program of the summer! Is there anything more fun than building structures out of LEGOs and K’nex, only to watch them all crumble down before your eyes? Have you ever wanted to build a tower and then use a robot to pull it down? Well, now is your chance! All week long campers and our professional instructors will build incredible castles and then test how much weight they can hold before crumbling down. Using LEGO and K’nex, campers will work together in small teams to build bridges, roads, swings, and even snow mobiles! Each day participants will be presented with new and exciting build challenges and missions to overcome and tear down. So, join us for a great week of camp as we all put on our hard hats and thinking caps! (Grade K-2nd) | $254.00 |
Fishing (4 Day Week)
Learn everything you need to know about the basics of fishing. Campers are introduced to various fishing terminology and techniques, where and when to fish, how to choose a rod and reel, baits, tying knots, lures, hooks and other fishing tackle. They will practice what they learn with games, casting target practice and fishing in the ponds of PDS. Please bring water shoes and/or extra pairs of sneakers. | $272.00 |
Game Changers
Through playing games such as Ultimate Frisbee, capture the flag, cornhole, kickball, Spikeball, Kan Disc Toss, and more, you will develop fundamental sports skills, athletic ability and have fun while enjoying the spirit of teamwork and collaboration. (Grades 4th-6th) | $252.00 |
High Ropes Climbing Camp: Level 1 (4 Day Week)
Join us for an exciting and transformative experience at our High Ropes Climbing Camp. This camp will take you on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery and teamwork! Through a series of thrilling challenges, games, and group initiatives, campers will push themselves beyond their comfort zones and develop crucial life skills like self-confidence, trust, and resilience. Whether you're conquering your first climb or cheering on a teammate, you’ll leave this camp with a renewed sense of achievement and the confidence to take on new challenges, both on and off the course! Are you ready to take the leap?
(Grade 3rd-12th) | $380.00 |
High Ropes Climbing Camp: Level 2 (4 Day Week)
**Challenge Course climbing experience required***
Ready to take your climbing to the next level? Our Level 2 High Ropes Climbing Camp is designed for experienced climbers eager to challenge themselves with more complex and dynamic elements. This fast-paced course will test your limits through both individual and dual high elements, including the thrilling Voyageur Course and Pamper Pole, which are exclusive to Level 2 participants! (Grades 4-12) | $380.00 |
High Ropes Climbing Student Facilitator Training (4 Day Week)
***Prerequisite: Students need to be entering 9th-12th grade to enroll. *** Students must also have previous experience on a challenge ropes course.
Now it’s time to get your hands on the ropes! Our Student Facilitator Training is perfect for those with prior ropes course experience who are interested in future job opportunities. In this hands-on program, you’ll learn essential skills like belaying, setting up and taking down high and low elements, and mastering knot-tying. Along the way, you'll develop leadership abilities, enhance your communication and teamwork skills, and gain the confidence to guide others through new challenges.
| $420.00 |
Ice Skating (4 Day Week)
Ice Skating: Introductory and Advanced Princeton Day School Summer Program is once again offering both introductory and advanced ice skating classes. Introductory classes will include forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and turns. Introductory levels will allow new skaters with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning the fundamentals. Advanced skaters will be challenged with jumps, spins and choreography. All classes will be well-structured with the focus on proper skill development, taught in a positive, fun and social environment. We recommend that campers have their own skates, however, a limited $20.00 skate-leasing program for each session is available on a first-come basis payable on the first day of class. Skaters are required to arrive to all skating sessions with proper skating attire. Layered warm clothes, gloves and properly fitted hockey or bicycle helmet is a must. Gr. 3-8 | $272.00 |
Math (4 Day Week)
Learn the benefits and examples of Growth Mindset and ways of thinking and learning math using this Stanford-based approach. Students will work through select problems from renowned Stanford math professor Jo Boaler’s website, Youcubed.org, that engage number sense and explore patterns and space. Students will solve problems, share ideas and learn strategies from others. They will also partner up to play other tried and true dice and card games that reinforce skills while having fun. (Grade 1st-2nd) | $252.00 |
Math (4 day week)
Learn the benefits and examples of Growth Mindset and ways of thinking and learning math using this Stanford-based approach. Students will work through select problems from renowned Stanford math professor Jo Boaler’s website, Youcubed.org, that engage number sense and explore patterns and space. Students will solve problems, share ideas and learn strategies from others. They will also partner up to play other tried and true dice and card games that reinforce skills while having fun. (Grade 3rd-4th) | $252.00 |
Ooey Gooey Science (4 day week)
Our ever-popular program gives your child the opportunity to be a mad or silly scientist, with hands-on experiments and creative concoctions and potions. Give your young scientists a chance to learn the basic concepts governing science through fun play and teaching. Students' interest in science will grow as they see scientific principles come to life right before their very goggles! (Grade 1st-3rd) | $252.00 |
Panther Mini Camp (4 Day Week)
Mini-Panthers enjoy a wide assortment of activities geared directly to their age, interests and activity levels. Our experienced and compassionate staff (1:4 ratio) guide your child throughout the camp day, making each camper’s PDS Summer Program experience safe, educationally stimulating and unforgettably fun! Panther Mini-Camp is exclusively for toilet-trained preschoolers from ages four through children entering Kindergarten. Children will have the opportunity to explore the wider outdoor PDS campus for many of their activities. Camp routines are centered around exciting weekly themes that are tailored toward the children’s interest and include: music and movement, arts and crafts, learning through play, engagement with children’s literature, number fun, and exploration of the natural world. (Pre K- K) | $224.00 |
PDS Dance
Description: Ballet, contemporary, improvisation, and mindfulness. Children will learn ballet and contemporary technique and terminology, as well as tools to create their own improvised dance. One goal of the camp is to increase body awareness, which includes: coordination, relation to others and the space around them, depth perception, and a sense of self. We will focus on using our breathing to help us move in different ways and working with our body instead of against it to keep ourselves healthy. Hopefully, children will walk away with a better understanding of movement quality, confidence in their abilities, and curiosity about dancing as a whole. At the end of the week, parents can come see what their children have learned, along with a dance they have choreographed themselves. | $252.00 |
Recess Games
(Grade 1st-3rd) | $252.00 |
Smash Hit- Pickleball + Badminton ( 4 day Week)
Join us for an exciting summer camp experience tailored for kids who love badminton and pickleball! Our Smash & Swing Sports camp offers a perfect blend of fun, skill development, and friendly competition in two of the most beloved racket sports.
Campers will spend their days immersed in the world of badminton and pickleball, learning techniques, strategies, and game rules from instructors. Whether they're beginners or familiar with the sports, our camp provides a supportive environment for every skill level to thrive.
In addition to honing their racket skills, campers will engage in team-building activities, enjoy recreational games, and forge new friendships in a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere. Join us this summer for Smash & Swing camp, where kids can develop their athleticism, sportsmanship, and love for badminton and pickleball while creating lasting memories!
| $272.00 |
Smash Hit- Pickleball + Badminton (4 Day Week)
Join us for an exciting summer camp experience tailored for kids who love badminton and pickleball! Our Smash & Swing Sports camp offers a perfect blend of fun, skill development, and friendly competition in two of the most beloved racket sports.
Campers will spend their days immersed in the world of badminton and pickleball, learning techniques, strategies, and game rules from instructors. Whether they're beginners or familiar with the sports, our camp provides a supportive environment for every skill level to thrive.
In addition to honing their racket skills, campers will engage in team-building activities, enjoy recreational games, and forge new friendships in a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere. Join us this summer for Smash & Swing camp, where kids can develop their athleticism, sportsmanship, and love for badminton and pickleball while creating lasting memories!
| $272.00 |
Squash Camp (4 Day Week)
Summer squash camp is a great opportunity to learn this beautiful game while having fun, making new friends, and improving hand-eye-coordination. Whether your child is a beginner or has played for a couple of years, we will be able to accommodate every player's individual needs. We will be focusing on swing fundamentals/mechanics, court movement, speed & agility circuits, and reflex training with BlazePods (light sensor system). Considering it is one of the fastest sports, your child will greatly benefit from playing squash. It will also benefit participation in any other sport. For more experienced players, in addition to the above mentioned, we will also be working on target hitting, complex drills, game plan/strategy, conditioned games, mental toughness, upper and lower body strength, and yoga & stretching. (Grade 1st-5th) | $272.00 |
Squash Camp (4 Day Week)
Summer squash camp is a great opportunity to learn this beautiful game while having fun, making new friends, and improving hand-eye-coordination. Whether your child is a beginner or has played for a couple of years, we will be able to accommodate every player's individual needs. We will be focusing on swing fundamentals/mechanics, court movement, speed & agility circuits, and reflex training with BlazePods (light sensor system). Considering it is one of the fastest sports, your child will greatly benefit from playing squash. It will also benefit participation in any other sport. For more experienced players, in addition to the above mentioned, we will also be working on target hitting, complex drills, game plan/strategy, conditioned games, mental toughness, upper and lower body strength, and yoga & stretching. (Grade 6th-12th) | $272.00 |
Tennis Central - Tennis Discovery Full Day
Welcome to our Tennis Discovery Camp, the ultimate summer tennis experience tailored for young players aged 4 to 12! Designed for budding tennis enthusiasts, our camp transforms the court into a playground of discovery. Whether your child is curious about tennis, eager to have a blast learning a new sport, or simply craving quality outdoor time with friends, our camp is the perfect match. Our age-specific classes are designed to cater to both beginners and those ready to level up their game swiftly. Led by our friendly and passionate staff, we focus on the Two Pillars of development: Technical Skills and, of course, Fun! With three flexible options – Full Day, 1/2 Day AM, and 1/2 Day PM – and four age groups (Under 6 / Under 8 / Under 10 / Under 12), our camp guarantees a summer filled with laughter, skill-building, and a love for the game. Game on for an unforgettable tennis adventure! | $325.00 |
Tennis Central - Tennis Discovery PM
Welcome to our Tennis Discovery Camp, the ultimate summer tennis experience tailored for young players aged 4 to 12! Designed for budding tennis enthusiasts, our camp transforms the court into a playground of discovery. Whether your child is curious about tennis, eager to have a blast learning a new sport, or simply craving quality outdoor time with friends, our camp is the perfect match. Our age-specific classes are designed to cater to both beginners and those ready to level up their game swiftly. Led by our friendly and passionate staff, we focus on the Two Pillars of development: Technical Skills and, of course, Fun! With three flexible options – Full Day, 1/2 Day AM, and 1/2 Day PM – and four age groups (Under 6 / Under 8 / Under 10 / Under 12), our camp guarantees a summer filled with laughter, skill-building, and a love for the game. Game on for an unforgettable tennis adventure! | $350.00 |
Tennis Central -Tennis Discovery AM
Welcome to our Tennis Discovery Camp, the ultimate summer tennis experience tailored for young players aged 4 to 12! Designed for budding tennis enthusiasts, our camp transforms the court into a playground of discovery. Whether your child is curious about tennis, eager to have a blast learning a new sport, or simply craving quality outdoor time with friends, our camp is the perfect match. Our age-specific classes are designed to cater to both beginners and those ready to level up their game swiftly. Led by our friendly and passionate staff, we focus on the Two Pillars of development: Technical Skills and, of course, Fun! With three flexible options – Full Day, 1/2 Day AM, and 1/2 Day PM – and four age groups (Under 6 / Under 8 / Under 10 / Under 12), our camp guarantees a summer filled with laughter, skill-building, and a love for the game. Game on for an unforgettable tennis adventure! | $400.00 |
Tennis Central- Tennis Incubator Full Day
Welcome to our Incubator Tennis Camp, where intermediate and advanced players go to push their limits, break plateaus, and exponentially improve. Offering a full-day tennis immersion, it's the ultimate camp for players 12 years and older aiming for varsity and beyond. Mastering tennis entails addressing five key Pillars of Development: Technical, Tactical, Physical, Mental, and Creative. Weakness in any of these areas seriously holds back players. Here at Tennis Central, we specialize in fostering exponential growth, ensuring that your children are exposed to the most comprehensive tennis curriculum available this summer. Our approach to comprehensive training doesn't compromise on fun; rather, it enhances the overall experience. With the guidance of our esteemed International Coaches, your children will blossom in confidence, tennis IQ, physical abilities, and competitive prowess – we guarantee it. | $325.00 |
Theater Games (4 day week)
Aspiring to win an Academy Award one day? All great actors and actresses start somewhere; why not here? This fun and active program welcomes young thespians of all backgrounds to learn the basics of acting. Daily activities will include theater games, lessons on concepts such as setting and props. Break a leg, everyone! (Grade 2nd-4th) | $252.00 |