Summer Camp

PRESCHOOL and RISING KINDERGARTEN campers must be ages 3-6. All children attending preschool camps must be potty-proficient and able to use the restroom facilities independently. 

Summer Camp Kick-off! (4 day Camp)
May 27- 30,  9am-1pm, $180
Kick off summer with four days of non-stop fun! From outdoor adventures and high-energy games to hands-on crafts and creative projects, this camp is the perfect way to dive into the season. Your child will explore, play, and make new friends as we jump-start an unforgettable summer.
Instructor: Chrissy Griffin

Nature’s Playground
June 2- 6, 9am-1pm, $225
Ignite your child’s passion for the outdoors as we explore the wonders of the natural world! From outdoor adventures to crafting with rocks, leaves, flowers, and sticks, each day will spark curiosity and creativity. Let nature be our guide as we connect with the environment through hands-on activities and imaginative play.
Instructor: Calla Carver

The World of Eric Carle
June 9- 13, 9am-1pm, $225
Step into the colorful world of Eric Carle in this fun, creative camp for preschoolers! Each day, we’ll explore beloved stories like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Brown Bear, Brown Bear, with hands-on crafts, games, and nature play inspired by his vibrant illustrations. Campers will sing, create, and discover the magic of Carle’s characters while building social and motor skills in a nurturing and joyful environment!
Instructors: Kasi Frinks and Sharon London

Sunshine and Fun Times!
June 16- 20, 9am-1pm, $225
Let’s soak up the sun and celebrate the joys of summer! Campers will enjoy classic summertime fun, staying engaged and smiling all week with water play, colorful crafts, and favorite backyard games. It’s the perfect camp for making unforgettable summer memories.
Instructor: Lupe Hudak

Bricktastic! Lego Camp
June 23- 27, 9am-1pm, $225
Join us for a week of creativity, problem-solving, and tons of fun with Legos! Campers will explore basic Lego “engineering,” building everything from cities and race car arenas to marble mazes and even painting with Legos. With endless possibilities, this camp is the ultimate hands-on adventure in construction and imagination.
Instructor: Kelly Kott

Jurassic Journeys WAITLIST  
July 14- 18, 9am-1pm, $225
Roar into a prehistoric adventure as we travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs! Campers will dig for fossils, stomp like a T. rex, and uncover fun facts about their favorite dinosaurs. It’s a week filled with dino-sized fun, exploration, and discovery!
Instructor: Calla Carver

Deep Sea Discovery
July 21- 25, 9am-1pm, $225
Dive into an underwater adventure where campers will explore vibrant fish, playful dolphins, and mysterious sea creatures! Through storytelling, crafts, music, and sensory activities, they’ll submerge themselves in the wonders of the deep sea, sparking their imagination and creativity along the way. It’s an ocean of fun waiting to be discovered.
Instructor: Ashley Newman

Jungle Quest
July 28 - August 1, 9am-1pm, $225
Swing into adventure and explore the wild wonders of nature in this exciting jungle-themed camp! Campers will dive into hands-on jungle crafts, go on "animal encounters," embark on scavenger hunts, and enjoy thrilling outdoor excursions. It’s a week full of exploration, fun, and all the excitement the jungle has to offer!
Instructor: Kelly Kott

Construction Junction
August 4- 8, 9am-1pm, $225
Calling all future engineers and architects! Campers will design and build structures, dig through sensory bins, and explore the exciting world of construction through imaginative play, teamwork, and creative projects. It’s a week of hands-on fun where campers will bring their building ideas to life!
Instructor: Ashley Newman

Artful Adventures
August 11- 15, 9am-1pm, $225
Art is EVERYWHERE! Campers will ignite their creativity, imagination, and self-expression through a variety of hands-on projects. From painting to sculpting and crafting, children will explore different art mediums while developing their skills. Campers will experiment with vibrant colors, textures, and shapes to create one-of-a-kind masterpieces in this camp that offers endless opportunities for artistic exploration!
Instructor: Kelly Kott

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Magical Garden Camp (4 day camp)
May 27- 30, 9am-1pm, $200
Rising First Graders- Rising Fifth Graders
Get ready to dig in and go green! Campers will spend the week immersed in our native wildlife and vegetable gardens—harvesting veggies, building creative habitats for wildlife, and discovering sustainable ways to care for the earth. The week culminates in a special Friday interpretive dance performance inspired by nature’s beauty.
Instructors: Saint James' gardeners Elaine Dubin and Ruth Fugee

Magic Treehouse Adventure Camp
June 2- 6, 9am-1pm,  $225
Rising First Graders- Rising Second Graders
Inspired by the beloved book series, join Jack and Annie on thrilling adventures through time, space, and history! Each day, campers will embark on a new journey to far-off lands, exploring through interactive storytelling, hands-on activities, and fun creative challenges. Get ready for a magical summer of discovery and imagination.
Instructor: SJES teacher Laurie Mayer

Nature Camp at Chapultepec WAITLIST   
June 2-6, 9am-3pm, $300
Rising Third Graders- Rising Fifth Graders
Get ready for a week of outdoor exploration at Chapultepec Farm in Orlean, VA—the same stunning property SJES students use for hands-on learning in nature! Campers will hike to the Rappahannock River, explore the forest, and learn about local wildlife, water conservation, forest decomposers, and more. With daily bus transportation from SJES, this camp offers the perfect mix of adventure and education in the great outdoors. Don’t miss out on a week of discovery and fun!
Instructor: SJES coordinator Cortney Arnold

Fashion Design Camp WAITLIST  
June 9- 13, 9am-1pm, $225
Rising First Graders- Rising Fifth Graders
Where imagination meets design! Campers will dive into the world of fashion, exploring trends from both the past and present while expressing their creativity through daily design challenges. From customizing T-shirts and hats to creating unique bracelets and more, it’s a week of fun, self-expression, and hands-on fashion fun!
Instructor: SJES teacher Anna Roy

Camping Palooza WAITLIST  
June 16- 20, 9am- 1pm*, $250
Rising First Graders- Rising Fifth Graders
Get ready for an action-packed week of camping skills! Campers will learn how to set up tents, tie knots, purify water for drinking and cooking, read a compass, and cook delicious meals outdoors. On Friday, campers will enjoy an extended day (9:00 AM – 3:00 PM) with a trip to Sky Meadows State Park, where they’ll put their new skills to the test while “camping” at a real campsite. Adventure, fun, and hands-on learning await!
Instructor: SJES coordinator Cortney Arnold

Reading Rocks! WAITLIST  
June 23- 27, 9am- 1pm, $225
Rising First Graders- Rising Fifth Graders
Is your child’s reading ready for a tune-up? Let’s rock and roll with reading this summer! Campers will dive into fun activities and games that boost fluency, comprehension, writing, and spelling skills—all at their level. With the perfect mix of fun and learning, this camp will keep their reading skills sharp while having a blast.
Instructor: SJES Reading Specialist Nell Lawrence

National Park Adventures WAITLIST  
July 14- 18, 9am- 4pm, $400
Rising First Graders- Rising Fifth Graders
Embark on an exciting week of exploration as we visit local National Parks! Campers will hike through breathtaking landscapes, learn about land preservation and wildlife protection, and discover historical landmarks. With a National Park Passport in hand, campers will travel by SJES bus to iconic spots like Shenandoah, Great Falls, Manassas Battlefield, Theodore Roosevelt Island, and more. It’s a week of adventure, education, and unforgettable memories! Drop-off is at 9 AM, and pick-up is at 4 PM at SJES.
Instructor: SJES coordinator Cortney Arnold

Harry Potter Herbology WAITLIST  
July 21- 25, 9am-1pm, $225
Rising Second Graders- Fifth Graders
Join Professor Pomona Sprout (aka Mrs. Dubin), Herbology professor at Hogwarts (aka Saint James’), for a magical week of wizarding fun! Junior witches and wizards will be sorted into their houses and dive into plant-related activities from the Harry Potter books. Campers will brew up butterbeer, care for screaming Mandrakes, concoct Polyjuice Potion, and so much more! It’s a week of enchantment, spells, and plant magic that no wizard would want to miss!
Instructors: Saint James' gardeners Elaine Dubin and Ruth Fugee

Dive into Math and Reading
July 21- 25, 9am-1pm, $225
Rising Kindergarten- First Graders
Dive into Math and Reading
Campers will embark on a deep dive of crafts, reading, math and writing activities to get a jump start on the new school year. Campers will be immersed in language with books, letter recognition, letter sounds, and beginning reading skills. We will be emphasizing proper formation of letters and numbers, correct pencil grip, and scissor skills. Math skills will be strengthened with number recognition, one to one correspondence, pattern recognition and graphing. Your child will gain confidence and have a whale of a good time!
Instructors: SJES teachers Laura Harmon and Laurie Mayer

Time Travelers
July 28- August 1, 9am- 1pm, $225
Rising First Graders- Rising Fifth Graders
Pack your curiosity and imagination as we hop into a time machine and journey through history like never before! Campers will explore Ancient Wonders, embark on Medieval Adventures, and even journey to the future through hands-on activities, critical thinking, and teamwork. It’s a thrilling week where the past, present, and future come to life!
Co-Instructors: SJES teachers Melissa Campet and Anna Roy

Mystery Detectives WAITLIST  
August 4- 8, 9am- 1pm, $225
Rising First Graders- Rising Fifth Graders
Calling all Junior Detectives! Are you ready to crack the toughest cases and uncover hidden mysteries? Campers will create their own spy kits, decode secret messages, analyze fingerprints, navigate mazes, solve riddles, and even hunt for hidden treasure! Step into the shadows and unlock secrets during SJES Mystery Detective Camp—if you dare!
Instructor: SJES teacher Melissa Campet

Botanical Journaling
August 11- 15, 9am- 1pm, $225
Rising First Graders- Rising Fifth Graders
Celebrate the beauty of nature and unlock your child’s creativity with Botanical Journaling! Campers will begin each day in the School’s native wildlife garden, where they’ll choose something from the natural world to capture in their journals. With a spirit of curiosity, we’ll explore drawing trees, wildflowers, animals, and landscapes, using a variety of media like colored pencils, watercolors, and markers. Campers will develop observation skills, deepen their connection to the environment, and express their findings through art. By the end of the week, each camper will have a personalized nature journal filled with their artistic adventures, ready to take home and continue adding to for years to come.
Instructors: Saint James' gardeners Elaine Dubin and Ruth Fugee
 

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