2026MSR SummerScape Camp Offerings
Welcome to SummerScape!
Dear Parents,
We’re thrilled to be gearing up for another year of SummerScape! Together with MSR faculty, we’re designing programs that encourage your children to stretch their skills and let their imagination soar
Summer is a wonderful time for children to explore new interests and simply enjoy themselves. Our camps offer a balanced mix of games, activities, crafts, and outdoor time, all within an environment grounded in Montessori principles of grace, courtesy, and respect.
Within the pages of this guide, you’ll find a wide variety of programs for your children Our camps for children under three focus on providing a consistent Montessori environment for our youngest learners As campers grow older, they can choose from a range of themed camps that match their interests such as theater, science, animals, and more!
We hope your family will consider making SummerScape part of your plans for summer 2026.
Warm regards,
Tara Carty
Director of Auxiliary Programs
Alexsys Pullen Auxiliary Programs Assistant
FindYour Camp!
SummerScape Information
SummerScape Dates
Session1: June9to12
(NoCampMonday,June8)
Session2: June15to18
(NoCampFriday,June19)
Session3: June22to26
NoCamps:Monday,June29toFriday, July3,inobservanceofIndependence Day/midsummerbreak
Session4: July6to10
Session5: July13to17
Session6: July20to24
Session7: July27to31
General Information
Location
Unlessnotedotherwise,allcampswillbeattheMSRCampus(7005LeadMineRoad). SelectcampswillbeheldattheCarolinaPrepCampus;however,busingwillbe providedeachmorningandafternoon Parentswillstilldropoffandpickupfromthe MSRCampus.
MultipleCampOfferings
Basedonourstudentpopulationandstaffing,therearesomeweekswhentwoor morecampswillbeofferedforanage/gradelevel.Pleasenote:whenmultiple campsareoffered,thetwocampofferingscannotbemixedandmatched;students mustpickeitherCampA,CampB,orCampC.
Facilitators
OurcampsarefacilitatedbyMSRfacultyandapprovedlocalvendors/educators. Somecampfacilitatorshavebeenidentifiedinthedescriptionsbelow.Whilewe strivetoensureconsistencyinreportedstaffing,someassignmentsmightchange betweennowandthecampdates.Finalfacilitatorassignmentswillbesharedwith parentstheweekpriortoallcamps.
CampGuidelines
Enrolledfamilieswillreceiveinformationtoplanfortheirenrolledcampsintheweeks leadinguptosummer Inaddition,areminderforeachcampweekissenttheweek priortoallenrolledfamilies.Detailswillincludedailyprotocols,whattopack,health forminformation,andmore.
ParticipantsNotCurrentlyEnrolledatMSR
ParticipantswhoarenotcurrentlyenrolledatMSR/CarolinaPrepwillhavetosigna waiverofliabilityandconsenttotreatform Signingthesedocumentwillberequired beforeastudent’sfirstdayofcamp.
CurrentMSRFamilies-RegistrationopensTuesday,February17,atnoon
Non-MSRFamilies-RegistrationopensTuesday,March3,atnoon
Registration Policies
RegistrationPolicies
PaymentPolicy:Youhavethirty(30)calendardaysfollowingregistrationtopay,infull, foryourcamps,oryourspotsinthecamp(s)willbeforfeited.
AfterMay1,2026,payment,infull,willbedueseven(7)daysfollowingregistration,or yourspotsinthecamp(s)willbeforfeited.
CancellationPolicy:
Changestoanyregistration,includingcancellations,willautomaticallybechargeda $25administrativefee Thisfeewillbeappliedperrequesttoallcancellationsand sessionchanges,oratMSR’sdiscretion.
Cancellationrequestswillreceivethefollowingrefundbasedonwhentherequestis made:
OnorbeforeMay15,2026 fullrefund,lessthe$25administrativefee.
OnorafterMay16,2026—norefundwillbeissuedandparentswillberesponsible foranadditional$25administrativefee
Toddler Camps
Ages 15 Months - 3 Years Old
*All students enrolled must be able to walk independently and be 15 months old prior to the camp’s start date.
*Enrollment only available to enrolled MSR students who are returning or starting in Fall 2026.
Toddler Camp Information
The Toddler summer program is designed to offer the same building blocks of learning that the school year offers. Toddlers will be introduced to, and continue their growth in, the basic tools of learning: physical, social, and emotional tools to prepare for academic work on the horizon. Toddlers will explore the outdoors, practice tasks such as setting the table, and fine-tune motor skills through a plethora of activities.
Full-day toddlers will have lunch provided by the parents. A nap time will be taken during a portion of the afternoon session.
Toddler camps are facilitated by MSR faculty, who work regularly and/or are trained as a Toddler guide. Your child’s facilitator will likely change week to week. Lead facilitators for camps will be shared in the spring when confirmed.
All families enrolled in Toddler SummerScape programs must attend a Zoom orientation in May. The date will be confirmed in April.
Early Bird
8 a.m. - 9 a.m
$75 per camper/week
AM Only/Half Day Camp
9 a.m. -12 p.m. (no lunch)
$225 per camper/week
Session 1 & 2 Prorated (4 days of camp)
Early Bird - $65 per camper/week
Half Day - $180 per camper/week
Full Day - $360 per camper/week
Full Day Camp
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (includes time for lunch and nap)
$450 per camper/week
Toddler Camps
Children’s House Explorers
Rising into Children’s House
These camps are for currently or newly enrolled MSR students who are starting in Children’s House who will be in their first full year of Children’s House in Fall 2026
*Enrollment only available to enrolled MSR students who are returning or starting in Fall 2026.
Children’s House Explorers Camp Information
This program helps children transition from the Toddler program to Children’s House. Campers in Children’s House Explorers build skills, independence, and confidence in an environment rich with ageappropriate experiences like small and larger motor works, cutting, painting, matching, sorting, science, and many of the Montessori sensorial materials. This camp offers a smooth transition to Children’s House classes for our MSR families.
Children’s House Explorers is facilitated by MSR faculty, who work regularly and/or are trained as a Children’s House guide. Your child’s facilitator will likely change week to week.
All families enrolled in Children’s House Explorers must attend the Zoom orientation in the April. The date will be announced in March.
8 a.m. - 9 a.m
$75 per camper/week
9 a.m. -12 p.m. (no lunch) $225 per camper/week
Session 1 & 2 Prorated (4 days of camp)
Early Bird - $65 per camper/week
Half Day - $180 per camper/week
Full Day - $360 per camper/week
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (includes time for lunch and nap)
$450 per camper/week
Children’s House Explorers Camps
Ages 4 & 5
Camps Rising CH Second Year & Kindergarten
Children’s House 4 & Kindergarten Camps
Designed for children who have completed at least one full year in Children’s House, these camps welcome rising Children’s House age 4 students and rising kindergarteners. Each weekly session features engaging, hands-on activities that encourage exploration, discovery, and social interaction with peers
Session 1: June 9 - 12 (No Camp Monday, June 8)
Camp A
Five Senses Camp with Deidra Martinez, CH Assistant Guide (AM) & Dawn Friedlein, Instructional Aide (PM)
Let's learn about the world around us! Campers will learn about how we explore the world with our Five Senses camp!
A daily quiet time is included in this camp level, providing an opportunity for reset or napping as needed.
Camp B
Cheerleading (AM) and Sports & Games (PM) with Courtney Nutter, Director of Athletics
Campers will start the morning with a Cheerleading Camp designed just for Children's House students, featuring age-appropriate cheers and playful routines that help build coordination and confidence. In the afternoon, campers will switch gears for Sports & Games, enjoying active, non-competitive play.
Color Craze with Terri Standfield, Toddler Assistant Guide Camp C
Get ready for a week bursting with color, creativity, and fun! Each day, children will dive into a new color theme through handson art projects, music, and movement, sensory play, stories, and games.
Children’s House 4 & Kindergarten Camps
Session 2: June 15 - 18 (No
Camp Friday, June 19)
Eric Carle (AM) & Buggin’ Out (PM) with Cameron Poole, CH Assistant Guide Camp A
In the morning students will create art inspired by Eric Carle’s books. Then in the afternoon, they will dive into the world of bugs through nature walks, crafts and games
Crazy Crafts with Deidra Martinez, CH Assistant Guide Camp B
It's summer, let's get Crazy..... with Crafts! Campers will create GREAT memories, and CRAFTS to go home with!
Bloom into Little Beekeepers with Samia Touti, Elementary Assistant Guide Camp C
Little beekeepers will explore the fascinating world of bees through planting native pollinators, stories, crafts, games and raw pure honey tasting. Campers will learn about how bees live, how they make varieties of honey, and why bees are a necessity to our mother earth
Session 3: June 22 - 26
Bird Blast with Deidra Martinez, CH Assistant Guide Camp A
Everyone knows 'Bird is the Word' at our camp! Campers will learn about regional avian friends, as well as exciting birds around the world!
Wheels in Motion with Susan Marie, SummerScape Guide Camp B
Wheels in Motion invites young children to explore movement, balance, and independence through the fun of bikes and wheels. Designed for beginners and non-riders, this weeklong camp allows campers to progress at their own pace while building confidence on wheels Children will need to bring a bike (with training wheels, if needed), a balance bike, or a scooter, tricycle, or ride-on toy.
Camp C
Under the Sea Art with Scarlet Murray, MSR Art Specialist (AM) and Dawn Friedlein, Instructional Aide (PM)
Dive into creativity and explore hands on ocean inspired crafts. This camp is perfect for anyone who enjoys learning while creating in various mediums and fun activities
Children’s House 4 & Kindergarten Camps
No Camps: June 29 to July 3
Session 4: July 6 - 10
Story Book Explorers with Sable Woodard, Toddler Assistant Guide Camp A
In Story Book Explorers, children journey through timeless tales, using creativity, movement, and purposeful activities to experience stories beyond the page.
Nature Around Us with Henry Brunsma, CH Assistant Guide Camp B
Nature Around Us invites children to explore the plants, animals, and small wonders of our campus through walks, handson discovery, and sensory play
Craft Creations with Terri Stanfield, Toddler Assistant Guide Camp C
Welcome to Crafty Creations, a hands-on camp where little makers turn big ideas into fun, take-home treasures! Campers will explore a variety of age-appropriate crafts using paint, paper, clay, recyclables, and more all while strengthening fine motor skills and creativity
Session 5: July 13 - 17
Passport Around the World with Molly Ward, SummerScape Guide Camp A
Explore stories, crafts and traditions from all around the world in this summer camp that will take you on an adventure to learn how unique and different we are in this world that we share.
Puzzles and Games with Alli Klug, CH Assistant Guide Camp B
Campers will enjoy a variety of ageappropriate puzzles, board games, and group challenges that encourage problemsolving, teamwork, and critical thinking.
Little Lab Explorers with Terri Stanfield, Toddler Assistant Guide Camp C
Through safe, hands-on activities, children will explore simple science concepts like mixing, floating and sinking, colors changing, magnets, and motion.
Children’s House 4 & Kindergarten Camps
Session 6: July 20 - 24
Camp A
Crafts You Wear with Karen Richards, CH Lead Guide (AM) & Amari Williams, Instructional Aide (PM)
Ever dreamed of creating your own tie-dye masterpiece or rocking the coolest, one-ofa-kind accessories? This is the camp for YOU!
Camp B
Once Upon a STEM Adventure with Megan Nettuno, Carolina Prep Science Teacher
Once Upon a STEM Adventure invites kindergarteners to step into favorite fairy tales and become creative problemsolvers. Through hands-on building, playful challenges, and colorful materials, campers design bridges, homes, and tools to help storybook characters solve problems
Session
Camp A
A Camping Staycation with Jackie Carre, CH Associate Guide
Come spend the week learning about our beautiful National Parks and the states they are located in We will enjoy fun camping activities including plant and animal track identification, nature walks, crafts, traditional campfire snacks, and songs.
Camp C
Little Yogis with Susan Marie, SummerScape Guide
Little Yogis is a joyful yoga and mindfulness camp for young children that blends storytelling, movement, and rest Through playful, story-based yoga, children explore familiar poses, body awareness, and simple concepts like breath, muscles, and emotions in age-appropriate ways.
7: July 27 - 31
Camp B
Color Craze with Terri Stanfield, toddler Assisant Guide
Get ready for a week bursting with color, creativity, and fun!
Color Craze is a camp designed especially for our youngest artists and explorers Each day, children will dive into a new color theme through hands-on art projects, music and movement, sensory play, stories, and games.
Camp C - Half Day Only
Soccer Stars Camp with Soccer Stars, Auxiliary Vendor
This World Cup–themed youth soccer camp brings the excitement of international play to life through fun, imagerybased activities and games This camp is only offered as a halfday option and all families enrolled must pick-up at halfday dismissal.
Children’s House 4 & Kindergarten Camps
Elementary Camps RisingGrades1-6
Lower Elementary Camps (Grades
1 - 3)
Weekly sessions are created for children entering Grades 1-3 in fall 2026. Offering opportunities to create, build, and discover, these camps nurture a child’s curiosity and imagination. Please note some of the camps are also open to Grade 4 - 6 students.
Session 1: June 9 - 12 (No Camp Monday, June 8)
Camp A - Full Day Only
Violin Camp with Annie Valente & Jessica Davis, MSR Music Specalists
Does your child love music and crafts?
This full-day violin camp is perfect for students with at least one year of violin experience Campers will learn new songs, review skills, and enjoy both oneon-one and group instruction. Beyond violin, students will explore music theory through Music Mind Games, plus singing, dancing, and crafts. Open to MSR students only, with limited enrollment due to materials and instruction needs.
Camp B
Future Entrepreneurs:
Design & Create with Rosario Smith-Romero, Spanish Specialist
Ever dreamed of designing your own creations and running a real mini business? At Future Entrepreneurs: Design & Create, campers will craft bead jewelry or handmade art, develop a simple business plan, and present their products at a final pop-up market all through hands-on creativity and fun.
Lower Elementary Camps (Grades
1 - 3)
Session 2: June 15 - 18 (No
Camp
Spy Academy Camp with Natasha Toon, Instructional Aide Camp A
Spy Academy Camp is a full-day adventure where kids train like secret agents through hands-on missions Campers crack codes, solve puzzles, and build teamwork and problem-solving skills
Friday, June 19)
Camp B
My Song Camp with Henry Brunsma, CH Assistant Guide
In this camp, children will explore a variety of instruments and collaborate with peers to create and record an original song
Camp CExcursion Camp
Kids Just Want to Have Fun with Laura Morrison, CH Lead Guide
Kids just want to go bowling, roller skating, swimming, and more! This will be a week filled with all those activities kids just wanna do during hot summer days. Join Ms. Laura as she takes the camp bowling, roller skating, to the movies, Adventure Landing, and swimming (due to the structure of the camp, students should be confident swimmers before enrolling). Each morning will be spent doing an activity around town and the afternoon will be spent at a local pool cooling off. This camp is for MSR/Carolina Prep students Grade 2Grade 6 only and is limited in capacity. As an excursion camp this program cost $475 for the week.
Session 3: June 22 - 26
Magic, Mixing & Mystery: Color Science Camp with Megan Nettuno, Carolina Prep Science Teacher Camp A
This camp blends art and science as campers experiment with color-changing sprays, disappearing inks, and plant-based dyes to create vibrant yarn, paper flowers, and keepsake crafts. Through guided exploration, students discover how water, materials, and reactions work together to create color.
Camp B
Golf, Tennis & Pickleball Camp with TGA, Auxiliary Vendor
Campers will be introduced to golf, tennis, and pickleball through engaging games, creative drills, and skill-building activities designed for all experience levels. Whether it’s a camper’s first time or they’re looking to sharpen their skills, everyone will have a fun, active, and rewarding experience
Lower Elementary Camps (Grades 1 - 3)
No Camps: June 29 to July 3
Session 4: July 6 - 10
Camp A
Clay and Pottery with Alli Klug, CH Assistant Guide
Clay and pottery camp is a hands-on, creative experience. Campers will explore clay through fun, age-appropriate projects like hand-building, and simple pottery techniques They’ll learn basic skills, express their creativity, and build confidence while creating unique pieces to take home
Mindful Movers Yoga Camp with Susan Marie, SummerScape Guide Camp B
Mindful Movers is a joyful yoga and mindfulness camp for children that blends storytelling, movement, and rest. Through playful, story-based yoga, children explore familiar poses, body awareness, and simple concepts like breath, muscles, and emotions in age-appropriate ways
Session 5: July 13 - 17
Honey Bakers and Arabic
Calligraphers with Samia Touati, Elementary Assistant Guide Camp A
Step into a Middle Eastern and North African experience where the arts of Arabic calligraphy and culinary exploration come together. Campers will learn Arabic calligraphy techniques as they write the names of ingredients, then bring those words to life by creating raw, pure honey recipes in the kitchen.
Camp B
Space Explorer Camp (AM) & Xtreme STEAM Sports Camp (PM) with Challenge Island, Auxiliary Program Vendor
Get ready for a journey through time and space as we explore the world of great explorers and innovators from Copernicus and Galileo to the Wright brothers, Amelia Earhart, Neil Armstrong, and Mae Jemison For campers staying a full-day, in the afternoon session they will participate in Xtreme STEAM Sports activities. Such as hands-on engineering with the science behind popular sports from football and baseball to NASCAR, basketball, and the Olympics in a fast-paced Challenge Island favorite.
Lower Elementary Camps (Grades 1 - 3)
Session 6: July 20 - 24
Camp A- Full Day Only
Rising to Lower Elementary with Melissa Conner, Elementary Lead Guide
This camp is for MSR rising Grade 1 students entering Lower Elementary in fall 2026, offering a full-day experience to learn classroom routines and ease the transition. Enrollment is limited to MSR rising Grade 1 students only.
Camp B
Classic Camp Crafts with Emily Barick, Elementary Lead Guide
What do tie-dye, lanyards, bead animals, and friendship bracelets have in common? They are all classic summer camp crafts. We will spend the week making these items and more!
Session 7: July 27 - 31
Books Come to Life with Amaris Wright-Bey, Elementary Associate Guide Camp A
Campers will read timeless stories such as Charlotte’s Web and participate in hands-on crafts, games, and group activities that connect reading with creativity and fun.
All - American Tour (AM) & Slimetopia Camp (PM) with Challenge Island, Auxiliary Vendor Camp B
In the morning campers will get ready for an AllAmerican STEAM adventure as they travel from the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge, Hawaiian volcanoes, and Florida theme parks, building, creating, and problem-solving through hands-on engineering challenges inspired by each destination. For full-day campers in the afternoon, they will be whipping up squishy, gooey slime recipes like Ramen Noodle, Banana Split, and Flamin’ Hot Cheeto Slime in a fun, hands-on adventure on the Seven Seas!
Upper Elementary Camps
(Grades 4 - 6)
Weekly sessions are created for children entering grades 4-6 in fall 2026 and give campers the opportunity to try new things and explore new interests.
Session 1: June 9 - 12 (No Camp Monday, June 8)
A
Altered Books with Ms. Dee, Upper School Art Guide Camp
Artists will be creating and altering their own book using a mix of materials and art techniques such as collaging, painting, printmaking and more. Altered books are meant to inspire and spark your own imagination while having fun and expressing yourself.
Camp B - Excursion Camp
Outdoor Adventure Camp with Megan Nettuno, Carolina Prep Science Teacher
During this week-long program, campers will participate in a three-day, two-night camping experience at a local campground while learning essential outdoor skills such as first aid, orienteering, bushcraft, and leave-no-trace principles Through hands-on challenges, teambased adventures, and guided exploration, students will build resilience, strengthen leadership skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. This camp is for MSR/Carolina Prep students only (Grades 5 - 8) and is limited in capacity. As an excursion camp, this program cost $575 for the week. This camp starts on June 8 and is hosted on the CPA campus.
Upper Elementary Camps (Grades 4 - 6)
Session 2: June 15 - 18 (No Camp Friday, June 19)
Step into the Spotlight with Callie Hammond, Carolina Prep Theater Teacher Camp A
From the very first audition to the final bow, you’ll spend the week bringing a story to life. Rehearse with your new castmates and get ready for the big moment a live performance for your family and friends on Thursday!
Camp B - Excursion Camp
Kids Just Want to Have Fun with Laura Morrison, CH Lead Guide
Kids just want to go bowling, roller skating, swimming, and more! This will be a week filled with all those activities kids just wanna do during hot summer days. Join Ms. Laura as she takes the camp bowling, roller skating, to the movies, Adventure Landing, and swimming (due to the structure of the camp, students should be confident swimmers before enrolling). Each morning will be spent doing an activity around town and the afternoon will be spent at a local pool cooling off. This camp is for MSR/Carolina Prep students Grade 2 - Grade 6 only and is limited in capacity. As an excursion camp this program cost $475 for the week.
Session 3: June 22 - 26
Camp A
Farmstead Discovery with Samia Touati, Elementary Assistant Guide
Each day is filled with farm practices, from exploring hen breeds, their egg varieties, and composting to weaving, candle dipping, and bread making. Campers will connect with nature while making henna designs and flavorful pies. Students will visit the Carolina Prep Campus during the camp.
Magic, Mixing & Mystery: Color Science Camp with Megan Nettuno, Carolina Prep Science Teacher Camp B
This camp blends art and science as campers experiment with color-changing sprays, disappearing inks, and plant-based dyes to create vibrant yarn, paper flowers, and keepsake crafts Through guided exploration, students discover how water, materials, and reactions work together to create color Camp open to Grades 1 - 4.
Upper Elementary Camps (Grades 4 - 6)
No Camps: June 29 to July 3
Session 4: July 6 - 10
Photography with Natasha Toon, Instructional Aide
Photography teaches visual storytelling, creativity, and technical skills through hands-on practice. Participants learn how to use a camera to capture compelling images and express ideas. Families will be required to provide a simple digital camera use; details will be shared prior.
Session
5: July 13 - 17
STEM Challenge (AM) + Jurassic using LEGO® Materials (PM) with Playwell Teknologies, Auxiliary Vendor
Design and innovate during a full day of LEGO® fun with an experienced Play-Well TEKnologies instructor First, apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineerdesigned projects Then, students will apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to design and build secure habitats for herbivorous dinosaurs and go on expeditions to discover elusive species. It's time to bring the Jurassic era to life!
Upper Elementary Camps (Grades
4 - 6)
Session 6: July 20 - 24
Historical Hijinks Acting Camp with Jody Helm, MSR Theater Specialist
Interested in retelling history using comedy acting techniques? Interested in working with costumes, props, and lighting? Historical Hijinks acting camp will rehearse and act out funny moments from history and put on a showcase of small historical moments with comedic twists! Examples: "The Great Emu War of 1932," "The Exploding Whale Incident of 1970," and The Human Kangaroo Boxing Matches of 1920."
Session 7: July 27 - 31
Assessment Park Engineering with Snapology, Auxiliary Vendor
Snapology’s Amusement Park Engineering program introduces students to how real-world rides work by having them design, build, and test LEGO® amusement park creations. Through hands-on projects, students explore forces, motion, energy, gears, and structural stability while building roller coasters and spinning rides. The program emphasizes the engineering design process, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, making it a fun and engaging way to introduce STEM and inspire curiosity about engineering and physics
Elementary Camps
