Summer Place - Grades 5-8 (Week 2)
Description
Our full day camp for campers grades 5-8 create their own schedule each week, choosing from a variety of activities. Classes run one week at a time from July 6- July 10.

This week's theme is Olympics Week
Location:
Summer Place
Dates:
7/6/2026 - 7/10/2026
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 5th - 8th
Cost:
$360.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 7/2/2026 at 12:00 PM.
Activities
3D Art
Use your imagination to create 3-dimensional objects with various materials.
ArtVentures
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.
Athletic Camp(Soccer Goalie Camp Grades 5-8) Register separately
This is for children registering for both Summer Place and Summer Soccer Goalkeeper Athletic Camp, grades 5-8 (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Block 1). You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately.
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.
$37.50
Board Games
Play some of your old time favorites, as well as the newest, board games.
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.
Camp Announcements
Create daily lunch and other fun announcements for camp!
Camp Instagram
MPH summer camp is joining Instagram. Camp Instagram will share the fun that happens at camp!
Camper's Day Out
(Double-block class) A fun off-campus outing with different destinations each week to include walking trails, creeks, bowling, zoo, movies, miniature golf, and more! (Schedules are subject to change.)
$40.00
Chopped
Just like the television show, participants will be able to stump our Masterchefs with secret ingredients and work with a team in the creation of their dish.
$30.00
Comic Studio
Campers will come up with an idea to create a comic book working together or individually.
Convection Treats
Using a convection oven, we will bake and decorate some tasty treats.
$25.00
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.
DIY Room Design
Using simple materials, you will crate cool items for your room.
Exploring Engineering
Campers will work in groups and use their creativity to accomplish daily challenges.
Flag Football
Teamwork makes the dream work! Let's play some Flag Football (Don Ridall Bowl takes place on Week 6 only.)
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.
$17.50
Gratitude Workshop
You'll decide as a group what local charity to benefit and work on a fundraising goal.
Gym Games
In this class we will be playing classic camp games like capture the flag, castle ball, pinball, and more.
Harry Potter's World
It's everything Harry Potter! You will play quidditch, make wands, potions, and hats, play trivia and more.
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.
Lego® Building
Campers will have a daily building challenge with Legos.
Mini Market
Campers will have a variety of materials on hand to create sellable goods, build a brand, and host a mini market.
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.
$30.00
Outdoor Games
Get outside and play some field games: Capture the Flag, Tag, and more!
Ping-Pong
Enjoy this highly popular recreational and competitive sport as you learn how to play table tennis correctly.
Sports Combination
Play basketball, soccer, team handball, and more.
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 Extended Hours - Morning
None
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.+ $25.00
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.+ $50.00
Summer Extended Hours - Afternoon
None
4:00 - 4:30 p.m.+ $25.00
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.+ $50.00
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.+ $75.00
Discounts
1 Athletic Camp/Summer Place Combo
This discount applies to those registering for one block of athletic camp in Basketball, Soccer, or Volleyball Camp (1.5 -2 hours each) in addition to choosing a full day of summer camp this week.
$50.00