| Courses |
3D Printing
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) | $315.00 |
Art All Day
Have a fun, creative, and exciting summer making Art All Day! Students will be immersed in a full day art experience- splitting time inside and outside the studio. Inspired by featured artists, students will explore various art practices such as drawing, painting, pastel, clay, mixed media, and more! (Grade 1st-4th) | $315.00 |
Art and Writing
Students will use their imagination to infuse both art and writing in this camp. Students will short pieces of writing from different genres, and each piece will include a different style of art. They will also enjoy fun word games that focus on spelling and grammar concepts. By the end of the camp, they will produce a mini portfolio of their creative work! (Grade 2nd-4th) | $315.00 |
Black Rocket- Advanced Robotics
The robots are here! Take charge of your future by controlling robots to solve unique creative challenges with
your team. Program your robots in the Python coding language using visual and text-based coding tools. Explore
the scientific method to observe, plan, test, and modify your robotic approach to problem-solving. No prior
experience is required. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. (Grade 3rd-6th) | $340.00 |
Black Rocket- Minecraft Modders
Customize your own Minecraft world and mod the classic game in this one-of-a-kind class. Learn scripting and
logic statements as you create your first mods. Students will create a wide variety of new elements, gameplay
mechanics, and world-generating mods to change the way you play Minecraft. Projects will be available on a
password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students must have the Java
version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not
compatible. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years. Students will
work in pairs or teams for most of the program. (Grade 3rd-6th) | $340.00 |
Bridges and Towers
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) | $315.00 |
Cardboard Arcade
This course will inspire innovative kids to create arcade style games without screens! Students will build skeet-ball, pinball, and sports games, as well as creations of their own with cardboard, paper, tape, markers, glue and GRIT. (Grade 3rd-6th) | $315.00 |
Chess
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) | $315.00 |
Cookie Decorating
Come learn or expand your cookie decorating skills. Learn & experience what cookiers mean when we say, “Cookie everything!” (Grade 2nd-4th)
| $315.00 |
Cookie Decorating
Come learn or expand your cookie decorating skills. Learn & experience what cookiers mean when we say, “Cookie everything!” (Grade 5th-8th)
| $315.00 |
Crafting Craze
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) | $315.00 |
Creative Writing
In Creative Writing, campers write poetry and fiction in a writing workshop setting. Campers will play word games and engage in activities to enrich their vocabulary, write drafts, edit and publish their work. (Grade 3rd-5th) | $315.00 |
Drobots - LEGO + KNEX Super Pets Creator
Let’s see what Krypto, Streak, Comet, Streaky and the whole pack are up to this summer! As always, they are fighting crime and solving mysteries with the help of their superhero owners. So, campers let’s unite and lend them a paw! Together we will use LEGO, K’nex and Robots to help the Super-Pets find lost pups, rescue turtles from the flood, and transport kittens over a damaged rope bridge. Keep your eyes open as we watch out for Lu-Lu, the dreaded hairless guinea pig who wants to foil your plans at every turn! Gr. K-2 | $317.50 |
Five Days on Mount Olympus
Spend your time at Camp Half-Blood training to become heroes. Learn about the inhabitants of Mount Olympus using immersive lessons ranging from Greek culture and mythology to Olympic sport. Quests, monsters to vanquish, and destiny written by the fates await.
| $315.00 |
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) | $315.00 |
Harry Potter Camp
Welcome to Hogwarts, young wizards and witches! Our program begins with the Sorting Hat determining each camper’s house, be it Hufflepuff, Slytherin, Ravenclaw or Griffindor. From there, campers will be transported to the halls and classrooms of Hogwarts, learning herbology, fantastical beasts & mythical creatures, playing a round of quiddich and participating in the Tri-Wizard tournament itself. Our program is recreational, with educational components as campers read, watch and listen to segments of J.K. Rowling’s classic series of novels. (Grade 4th-6th) | $315.00 |
Ice Skating
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 | $340.00 |
Ooey Gooey Science
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) | $315.00 |
Panther Mini Camp
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) | $280.00 |
PDS Baseball
Campers will receive personalized instruction focused on the development of their physical skills and the development of a positive, competitive mental attitude on the field. Camp is designed to spend time focused on team drills, positional / individual defensive and offensive development, and improved base-running. Skills will be put to the test each day through competition or in controlled scrimmages.
Camp aims to help players further develop their physical and mental skillset in a safe, fun and competitive environment. | $340.00 |
Recess Games
(Grade 1st-3rd) | $315.00 |
Smash Hit- Pickleball + Badminton
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!
| $340.00 |
Smash Hit- Pickleball + Badminton
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!
| $340.00 |
Squash Camp
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) | $340.00 |
Squash Camp
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) | $340.00 |
Step into the Spotlight!
It’s time to take the stage! Campers who are new to music and theater, as well as those who are ready to take their next step in performing, will spend the week having loads of fun enhancing their skills in movement, acting, singing, improvisation, auditioning, and all that it takes to become a star! | $315.00 |
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 |