Grades 1-5: Summer Camp Plus

Pick one course from a variety of subject areas:

• Language arts
• Math
• Science
• Art/Music
• Technology

Enrichment lessons and activities will allow campers to explore a favorite subject in integrated grade-level groups.

• Diverse lessons will maximize individual learning styles.
• Campers will be challenged at or above grade level.
• Weekly folders with newsletters and student work will be sent home.
• No homework, report cards or grades are issued.
• Students must be proficient in English and in their fall grade level.

June 22-July 2 Course Electives
July 6-17 Course Electives
July 20-Aug. 1 Course Electives

Lunch for an entire session is an option for full- and partial-day campers. Regular and vegetarian entrees are offered each day and menus are designed to provide healthy, nutritious options. All campers receive milk/juice and fresh fruit at lunchtime.

View A Sample Lunch Menu

Group Time Activities (12-3:30 p.m.)

Grade 1-5 campers rotate during group time through a wide variety of activities. The individual group schedules are designed to match the interests of the particular group and to provide opportunities for new challenges. Older campers are offered more choice in their selections.

Session 1 Activity Calendar

Field Trips

Field trips are scheduled by division and allow campers to leave camp and enjoy many local recreational experiences. Group leaders, counselors and camp directors provide supervision, and bus transportation is provided and organized by Harker's own transportation director to ensure camper safety. Weekly field trip updates and reminders are emailed to parents during the session.

Swimming

Swimming is included in the activities of full- and partial-day campers.

• Trained and certified lifeguards and swim instructors are always on duty.
• Campers are tested and grouped according to skill.
• All skill levels are acceptable.
• Campers in grades 1-3 receive swimming lessons.
• Campers in grades 4-5 participate in a variety of aquatic activities.
• Campers in grades 1-5 may choose free swim during special interest period (3:30-5 p.m.).

Special Interest Time (3:30-5 p.m.)

Full-day campers participate in daily special interest activities from 3:30-5 p.m. Campers choose afternoon activities from a long list of options. The special interest time gives campers the opportunity to make their own choices, play with friends outside their camp group and follow favorite camp staff to their special activities!

Pick one course from a variety of subject areas:

• Language arts
• Math
• Science
• Art
• Technology

Enrichment lessons and activities will allow campers to explore a favorite subject in integrated grade-level groups.

• Diverse lessons will maximize individual learning styles.
• Campers will be challenged at or above grade level.
• Weekly folders with newsletters and student work will be sent home.
• No homework, report cards or grades are issued.
• Students must be proficient in English and in their fall grade level.

June 22-July 2 Course Electives
July 6-17 Course Electives
July 20-Aug. 1 Course Electives

Lunch for an entire session is an option for full- and partial-day campers. Regular and vegetarian entrees are offered each day and menus are designed to provide healthy, nutritious options. All campers receive milk/juice and fresh fruit at lunchtime.

View A Sample Lunch Menu

Group Time Activities (12-3:30 p.m.)

Grade 1-5 campers rotate during group time through a wide variety of activities. The individual group schedules are designed to match the interests of the particular group and to provide opportunities for new challenges. Older campers are offered more choice in their selections.

Session 1 Activity Calendar

Field Trips

Field trips are scheduled by division and allow campers to leave camp and enjoy many local recreational experiences. Group leaders, counselors and camp directors provide supervision, and bus transportation is provided and organized by Harker's own transportation director to ensure camper safety. Weekly field trip updates and reminders are emailed to parents during the session.

Swimming

Swimming is included in the activities of full- and partial-day campers.

• Trained and certified lifeguards and swim instructors are always on duty.
• Campers are tested and grouped according to skill.
• All skill levels are acceptable.
• Campers in grades 1-3 receive swimming lessons.
• Campers in grades 4-5 participate in a variety of aquatic activities.