Summer Place - Grades 5-8 (Week 5)
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 27- July 31.

This week's theme is Carnival Week
Location:
Summer Place
Dates:
7/27/2026 - 7/31/2026
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages:
Grades 5th - 8th
Cost:
$360.00
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 7/23/2026 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 (Tennis Camp, Grades 4-8) Register separately.
This is for children registering for both Summer Place and Summer Tennis Athletic Camp (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Blocks 1 and 2). You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately.
Baking Goodies
Cookies, brownies, cakes and pies!
$35.00
Big Buddies
Campers will spend time doing fun activities with our younger campers (free play, teach and play games, and learn strategies for working with younger campers).
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!
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
Carnival Crew
This class will create and design the games for the carnival during Carnival Week for all MPH campers to enjoy.
Chess
This class is best for beginner or intermediate level players.
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!
Farm Camp
Student will explore life on the farm through hands-on activities, outdoor adventures, and exciting team projects.
$17.50
Gym Games
In this class we will be playing classic camp games like capture the flag, castle ball, pinball, and more.
Improv Comedy Club
This class will be one of creativity and fun! Campers will participate in fun activities in which they will learn to use their wit with quick responses in a super fun setting along with some funny joke telling.
Jeff's Variety Class
Join Jeff the Magic Man for fun activities including magic, balloons, cartoon drawing, wizard potion making, and juggling!
Nail & Hair Design
Learn how to design nails, create cool hair designs, and more.
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!
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.
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.
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
2 Athletic Camps or Tennis Camp/Summer Place Combo
This discount applies to those registering for two blocks of athletic camps from 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. in Basketball Camp and Soccer Camp (1.5 hours each) or Tennis Camp (3 hours) in addition to choosing a full day of summer camp this week.
$100.00