Summer Place - Grades 5-8 (Week 3)
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 13 - July 17.

This week's theme is Mystery Week
Location:
Summer Place
Dates:
7/13/2026 - 7/17/2026
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 5th - 8th
Cost:
$360.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 7/9/2026 at 12:00 PM.
Activities
Academic or Enrichment class for this Block (Grades 4-8)
This is for children registering for both summer camp and an academic or enrichment class (Science of Reading, Board Game Design, Dungeon & Dragons). You must register for the specific academic or enrichment class separately.
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 (Volleyball Camp, Grades 6-8) Register separately.
This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Volleyball Camp, grades 6-8 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.). You must register for Summer Volleyball Camp separately.
Baking Goodies
Cookies, brownies, cakes and pies!
$35.00
Balloon Twisting (Beginner to Advanced) with Jeff the Magic Man
Come have fun with Jeff the Magic Man to make balloon twisting creations.
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
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!
Camp Swifties
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 to include walking trails, creeks, bowling, zoo, movies, miniature golf, and more! (Schedules are subject to change.)
$40.00
Chess
This class is best for beginner or intermediate level players.
Craft Corner
Campers will enjoy creating a variety of projects in this fun crafts class.
Crochet Workshop
Campers will learn how to crochet or use their existing skills to work on summer projects.
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.
Escape The Room
Campers will need to solve a variety of clues to escape the room!
Gym Games
In this class we will be playing classic camp games like capture the flag, castle ball, pinball, and more.
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.
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.
Outdoor Games
Get outside and play some field games: Capture the Flag, Tag, and more!
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 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 family and friends.
$105.00
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 Science
From nature activities to fun experiments, get ready to see how cool science can be. Summer Science repeats the experiments each week- registering one time only is recommended.
Team Challenge
Campers will work together with teammates to complete the daily challenges.
The Masked Performer
Create your own costume and create and practice your performance to showcase and reveal to the camp!
Treasure Hunt
The ultimate treasure hunt! Each day a new adventure will lead you on an exciting hunt. Recommended for new campers to explore campus. Treasure hunt repeats the hunts- registering one time only is recommended.
Ultimate Kickball
Play a different style of kickball each day - Longball, Matball, Six Base, Survivor, and more!
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.
$15.00
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 Academic or Enrichment/Summer Place Combo
This discount applies to those registering for 1 academic or enrichment class in addition to full day camp this week.
$50.00
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
2 Academic or Enrichment/Summer Place Combo
This discount applies to those taking two Enrichment classes (Board Game Design, Dungeons & Dragons) in addition to full day camp this week.
$100.00