2026 MSR SummerScape Camp Offerings
In partnership with MSR, Carolina Prep is proud to offer summer options for our middle school students.
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 3 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
SummerScape Information
SummerScape Dates
Session1: June9to12 (NoCampMonday,June8)
Session2: June15to18 (NoCampFriday,June19)
Session3: June22to16
NoCamps:Monday,June29toFriday, July3,inobservanceofIndependence Day/midsummerbreak
Session4: July6to10
Session5: July13to17
Session6: July20to24
Session7: July27to31
General Information
MSRSummerScape
TheMontessoriSchoolofRaleigh,whichisCarolinaPrep’ssister-school,offerings summercampsthroughtheirSummerScapeprogram.Wewelcomestudentsfrom MSRandCarolinaPreptoattend Unlessnotedotherwise,allcampswillbeattheMSR Campus(7005LeadMineRoad).SelectcampswillbeheldattheCarolinaPrep Campus;however,busingwillbeprovidedeachmorningandafternoon.Parentswill stilldropoffandpickupfromMSRCampus.
MultipleCampOfferings
Basedonourstudentpopulationandstaffing,therearesomeweekswhentwoor morecampswillbeofferedforanage/gradelevel.Pleasenote:whenmultiple campsareoffered,thetwocampofferingscannotbemixedandmatched;students mustpickeitherCamp1,Camp2,orCamp3.
Facilitators
OurcampsarefacilitatedbyMSRandCarolinaPrepfacultyandapprovedlocal vendors/educators.Somecampfacilitatorshavebeenidentifiedinthedescriptions below.Whilewestrivetoensureconsistencyinreportedstaffing,someassignments mightchangebetweennowandthecampdates.Finalfacilitatorassignmentswill besharedwithparentstheweekpriortoallcamps.
CampGuidelines
Enrolledfamilieswillreceiveinformationtoplanfortheirenrolledcampsintheweeks leadinguptosummer.Inaddition,areminderforeachcampweekissenttheweek priortoallenrolledfamilies.Detailswillincludedailyprotocols,whattopack,health forminformation,andmore.
ParticipantsNotCurrentlyEnrolledatMSR/CarolinaPrep
ParticipantswhoarenotcurrentlyenrolledatMSR/CarolinaPrepwillhavetosigna waiverofliabilityandconsenttotreatform.Signingthisdocumentwillberequired beforeastudent’sfirstdayofcamp. 5
CurrentMSR/CarolinaPrepFamilies-RegistrationopensTuesday, February17,atnoon
Non-MSR/CarolinaPrepFamilies-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 fora$25administrativefee
MiddleSchool Camps RisingGrades6-8
Middle School Camps
(Grades 6 - 8)
Weekly sessions are created for children entering grades six through eight grade in fall 2026 and give campers the opportunity to try new things and explore new interests. Students from Carolina Prep and our sister school Montessori School of Raleigh will be present.
Session 1: June 9 - 12 (No Camp Monday, June 8)
Camp A
Altered Books with Ms. Dee, Upper School Art Guide
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 will start on Monday, June 8 and will be hosted on the Carolina Prep Campus.
Middle School Camps (Grades 6
- 8)
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
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.
Middle School Camps (Grades 6 - 8)
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 need to provide a simple digital camera use required; 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!
Middle School Camps
(Grades 6 - 8)
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