Week 6
Dates:
7/22/2024 - 7/26/2024
Time:
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ages:
Grades Pre-K - 12th
Cost:
Fees dependent on course selection
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 7/16/2024.
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-4th)
$310.00
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)
$310.00
Black Rocket- AI Adventurs- Intro to Machine Learning
Explore the world of artificial intelligence to design fully interactive games and experiences using cutting-edge technology. This program combines artificial intelligence with coding to create an unforgettable learning adventure. Students will construct machine learning models that use image and text recognition within block-based coding software to build a portfolio of projects. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. (Grade 3rd-6th)
$335.00
Black Rocket- Roblox Makers
Unlock the power of ROBLOX® Studio, the world creation tool used by real-world ROBLOX® developers! Learn how to build 3D models and create an adventure in your ROBLOX® world. Bring characters to life with unique animations you design. Student-created projects will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. (Grade 3rd-6th)
$335.00
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)
$310.00
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)
$310.00
Clay Sculpture
Love clay but looking for a shorter commitment? In this new, one week “ express” clay workshop, students will explore a variety of different clay mediums and learn techniques and skills associated with handbuilding, sculpting, and glazing. Join us for this fun and exciting new clay experience! (Grades 5th-8th)
$310.00
Coding is Fun: Digital Graphics & Web Apps- Beginner
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, as well as 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! (Grade 6th-12th)
$310.00
Cookie Decorating
Come learn or expand your cookie decorating skills. Learn & experience what cookiers mean when we say, “Cookie everything!” (Grade 2nd-4th)
$310.00
Cookie Decorating
Come learn or expand your cookie decorating skills. Learn & experience what cookiers mean when we say, “Cookie everything!” (Grade 5th-8th)
$310.00
Crazy for Clay
Love clay but looking for a shorter commitment? In this new, one week “ express” clay workshop, students will explore a variety of different clay mediums and learn techniques and skills associated with handbuilding, sculpting, and glazing. Join us for this fun and exciting new clay experience! (Grades 1st-4th)
$310.00
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)
$310.00
Daily Dose of Dinosaurs
Journey into the world of dinosaurs. Each day you will learn about a different dinosaur, play games and build a dinosaur replica. (Grade 1st-2nd)
$310.00
Drobots- Dr. Seuss K'NEX Great Robotics Adventure
The Cat in the Hat is at it again, but this time with a group of young campers who call themselves: The Seuss Crew! Junior Engineers will work together in small groups as both campers and their instructors attempt to track down the Cat in the Hat. This frisky feline has been seen hiding around camp, so we will need the assistance of Detective “INDI” (Drobots’ latest dazzling robot). In this action-packed program, campers use spinning robots, LEGOs and K’nex to navigate the maps left behind in order to find the Cat in the Hat. Also, campers will use K’nex to build traps, vehicles, and wacky games to help the Lorax find his mustache. Campers will love our age-appropriate and durable robots that can be raced, wrecked, and flipped! LEGOs will be used to make snog-waddles and ziberflows to coax Horton out into the open in this one of a kind junior technology and engineering program. (Grade K-2nd)
$317.50
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)
$310.00
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)
$310.00
Ice Skating
Princeton Day School Summer Programs has once again teamed up with Learn to Skate USA to offer skill levels 1-8. Six progressive levels introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and turns. Upon completion of the Skills 1-6 levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating. All classes will be well-structured with the focus on proper skill development, taught in a positive, fun and social environment. Skaters will progress at their own rate and advance after skill mastery is demonstrated. Basic 1 and 2: These introductory levels allow new skaters with no prior skating experience to build confidence while learning the fundamentals. Basic 3–6: These levels develop all of the fundamental skating skills on the ice. Focus is on learning the ABCs of basic athleticism: agility, balance, coordination and speed. Level 7-8 will allow Freestyle level skaters to advance their skills. Skaters will be evaluated and placed in the appropriate level on the first day of class. (Grade 3rd- 8th)
$310.00
Mystery Mayhem
Bring your imagination! Read detective and mystery books and play mystery games. Students will learn to identify the elements of detective and mystery stories, assume roles as characters, play board games, solve mystery puzzles, decipher codes and watch classic mystery movies. (Grade 1st-4th)
$310.00
Nike Girls Basketball Camp
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Nike Volleyball Camp
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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)
$310.00
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)
$275.00
Pretty Brook Day Camp
Campers will get the opportunity to experience a wide range of activities in a traditional day camp setting. In a typical session, campers will be grouped by age to engage in a variety of arts and crafts, athletics, and outdoor programs with weekly themes offering variety. Our experienced and compassionate staff will guide your child throughout the camp day, creating a safe, educationally stimulating and fun experience! (Grade 1st-3rd)
$310.00
Pulse Sports- Multi Sports Camp
Pulse Premier Multi Sports Camps offer both boys and girls the chance to engage in a range of exciting sports from around the world! Designed to inspire a passion in sports through a range of engaging sessions, players will develop their athletic abilities by participating in an action-packed schedule featuring different sports each day. These 5-day Multi Sports camps, run rain or shine and are specifically designed to enhance your child's main fitness components such as balance and coordination. These sports could include Basketball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Cricket and more. This registration is collected via another provider. Register Here! To register for a separate half day camp you must come back to complete registration on this site. (Grade 1st-5th)
Puppetry and Storytelling
Campers will listen to stories and then make several types of puppets related to the stories. Puppets will be made from popsicle sticks, socks, recycled materials and more! Stories may include themes like Reluctant Dragon, Beauty and the Beast or Dinosaurs after Dark. Puppetry and storytelling are wonderful ways to re-engage campers’ imagination through self-expression. (Grade 1st-2nd)
$310.00
Recess Games
(Grade 1st-3rd)
$310.00
SAT Boot Camp
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Simulating the Golden Age of Greece
This simulation is designed to “gamify” an educational experience about the classical Greek world. Rather than being presented historical information about the topic, participants experience and discover the history for themselves, as though they were living through it; feeling the ups and downs of being in control of a city-state’s destiny. You’ll begin by creating a fictional city-state and placing it among the Aegean Sea, connecting it to other cities through trade routes and common mythology, and deciding on an overall philosophy for your people to follow. Will your city-state focus on craft, strength, or wisdom? Over the course of “turns” that act like years, this city-state will grow and evolve, based on luck and careful decision making. You’ll be at the mercy of “the fates” pulling cards each turn that indicate positive or negative events that affect your people. You will also have to trade, battle, create works of art, collect “Great People” of different types and constantly be on the lookout for opportunities to grow your assets. The Panhellenic Games, the Athenian Schools and large-scale invasions of Persians are some of these opportunities, to name a few. The simulation’s activities involve numerous disciplines, including but not limited to: mathematics and geometry, science and technical design, artistry, social/emotional learning, physical education, presentation and oratory, writing and even food tasting! It is not necessary for participants to have any existing knowledge of ancient Greece in order to thrive; just a love of gaming! (Grade 4th-8th)
$310.00
Smash and Swing Sports- Pickleball + Badminton
Join us for an exciting summer camp experience tailored for kids in 4th to 8th grade 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!
$310.00
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)
$335.00
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)
$335.00
Summer Garden Exploration
Campers will be encouraged to explore their surroundings and will be engaged in all aspects of the garden. They will plant, care for and harvest vegetables, fruits, herbs and flowers and learn ways of using these wonderful garden offerings by cooking, crafts and storage methods. Garden campers will also learn about animal husbandry, focusing on the PDS Garden Chickens. Summer Garden Exploration is a great way for children to use all of their senses and have a truly hands-on garden experience. (Grade 1st-4th)
$310.00
Survival Camp
Do you have what it takes to survive the PDS wilderness? Find out! During this full day, one-week adventure, campers will learn the basics of survival in the wilderness, learning fire building, shelter making, water filtering, and more! (Grade 4th-6th)
$310.00
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- 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- 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- 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
Summer Program Add Ons
Lunch
PDS Dining Services will provide hot/cold lunch on camp days.
+ $35.00
Pre Camp
Pre Camp coverage from 745am-815am on camp days.
+ $50.00
Extended Day
Extended Daycare coverage from 330pm-530pm on camp days. Late fees will apply if picked up later than 530pm.
+ $150.00
Extended Day Programs
Ice Skating + $25.00