Camp Cavalier's philosophy is consistent with the school's mission, which inspires intellectualdiscoveryandengagesadiversecommunitytothinkcritically,livecreatively, andactcompassionately.
Lower School (Incoming K-5th graders) can participate in two 3-week full-day sessions. The full-dayprogramis9am-4pm withextendedcareavailableforanadditionalfee Middle School (Incoming 6th-8th graders) can participate in two 3-week half-day sessions from 9 a.m.-Noon with the option of staying on campus for lunch. The latest pick-up is 1 p.m. fornoadditionalfee. SessionA:June15-July2 (
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June15-18 CandyLand
June22-26 Disney
June29-July2 KidChella
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There is no food service available on campus. Please send a lunch and afternoon snack with your o camp in comfortable attire. Closed-toed shoes only, isavailablefrom4-5:30pm Advanceregistration ispre ableatarateof$25perhour.
BeeReady4Kindergartenwillhaveus“buzzing”throughstories,academics,games,andart!Eachdayinour“hive” has a different theme. “Busy bees” will have fun as they learn and practice skills. We know your child will have a “buzzing”goodtime!
CelebrationsAroundtheWorld
Every day is a party as we travel around the world! We will study maps and sample the customs of many cultures through games, art, food, and stories Together, we will celebrate our similarities and our differences and explore how other cultures celebrate major holidays Students may even discover a new custom to share with friends and family Comepartywithus!
MoversandMakers
Each day will feature a theme to lead our artistic inquiries Whether we are dancing our way through the Amazon jungle, painting our way to outer space, or making music around an imaginary campfire, each lesson will provide our movers and makers with a chance to take artistic risks, develop creative expression, and increase visual and performingartliteracyinafunandplayfulsetting!
FullSTEAMAhead
Come play with us at a place where curiosity meets creativity! We will explore, build, and create using our imagination and our incredible brainpower. We will draw inspiration from storybooks for our activities in Science, Technology,Engineering,Art,andMath.Joinusonasummeradventureyouwillneverforget...fullSTEAMahead!
Dragons,Wizards,andFairies,OhMy!
Enjoy hearing different fairy tales each day. We’ll do art projects, puppet making, and maybe even some cooking, alongwithabitoflearning.Allyoungknights,princesses,fairies,andwizardsarewelcome.Comedressedforfunin theCampCavalierfairytalecastle. TheEnd.
Duringthisexcitingweek,we’llworktogetherto“unlock”ourreadingcamp-outcelebration!Thiscampwillfocuson buildingessentialreadingskillsforbeginningandearlyreaders Eachstudentwillspendtheweekreadingattheir own personal reading level, solidifying letter/sound recognition, reading in small groups, going on sound hunts, makingtheirownsightwordgames,andreading,reading,reading!Getreadyfors’morefunthanyoucanhandle!
SweetTreats
It's time to feast your eyes on yummy desserts and create your own in art form! Join us for a week of fun as we paint,draw,andsculptsugaryanddelicioustreats,suchascakes,icecream,candy,andcupcakes!Thedentistwill thankyoubecausethesecreationswillnotbeconsumed,butenjoyedasappetizingpiecesofart!
WaterFun
Water is essential for all living things and covers more than 70% of our planet. In our Water Fun camp, we will examinethepropertiesofwater,createartwithwater,playgameswithwater,anddevelopourengineeringskills withwaterprojects.Let’sexplorethisamazingnaturalresourcetogether!
routines and skills that will be used in second grade will helpen mini-lessonsinreading,writing,andmathworkshops This 0class irstdaysofschoolwithenthusiasmandconfidence.
DinoDi
Come j fossils. Learn how to be a paleontologist (a scientist who discove fossils of your very own. This class is guaranteed to be a dino-mitetime!
SummerT.A.L.E.S.
Come explore the Tastes, Art, Lessons, Experiences, and Stories that good books can inspire! We'll read some childhoodfavorites,andhopefullysomeunfamiliarbookstoo.We'llbeinspiredtotrytheartstylesoftheillustrators, makefood,talkaboutlessons,andperhapsevenactoutsomeofthestoriesweread We'lltrywritingsomeofour tales,andwe'llseewherebookscantakeus!
StepbackintimewithMrs CooleyandbringtheDecadestolife!Wewillexplorethe20's,60's,80's90'sandthe21st century through the history of toys, hands-on activities, music, fashion, and interactive lessons. This class is designedtomakehistoryfunandprovideadeeperunderstandingofhowthepastshapesourworldtoday
Expecto Patronum! Are you ready to join the Wizarding World of Harry Potter right here at Camp Cavalier? In this class,wewillbejourneyingoutoftheMuggleworldintotheworldofHogwarts,DiagonAlley,Platform93/4,andso muchmore.WewilldiscoverourHogwartshouses,makeourmagicwands,learnspells,cookup“potions,"andmore.
DanceFactory
Comemove,becreative,expressyourself,andhavefunwithyourfriends!Inthiscamp,youwillexploretheelements of dance, including body, energy, space, and time, as you participate in dance warm-ups, technique and skillbuildingexercises,improvisations,andcreateyourchoreography!
FlyingintoThirdGrade
Houston, we have a problem! Get ready to soar into orbit on your path to third grade as we navigate through our curriculum. We will center our summer mission on the Hidden Figures mathematicians of NASA, creative writing, math,science,andart BlastoffonanamazingadventureasaThirdGradeAstronaut-in-Training!
Math games, projects, and mini-lessons will be used to refresh math brains in this summer class. Throughout this week, foundational concepts will be reviewed, and new concepts will be previewed surrounding measurement, geometry,fractions,themathofancientcivilizations,andproblem-solvingasmathdetectives
Joinusforasummerofmusic-makingfun!Inthisinteractiveclass,camperswillexploreavarietyofinstruments, including xylophones, recorders, and ukuleles. Students will learn basic playing techniques, practice rhythm and melody,andevencreatetheirownmusicalperformances.Nopriorexperienceneeded justbringyourenthusiasm!
Painting
Learn the different techniques and painting styles of master artists. Students will learn color theory, brush application,anddifferentartgenres,aswellascompleteaportfolioofworktobedisplayedatacampartshowfor campersattheendoftheweek.
Camperswillparticipateinbasketball,volleyball,flagfootball,andkickballinthisweek-longclass Coachwillfocus on fun exercises to build confidence and teach the fundamental movement skills of kicking, passing, receiving, footwork,serving,andshooting Finally,excitingandinnovativegameswillbeplayedtofostersportsmanshipand teamworkwhilepromotingstayingphysicallyactiveoverthesummerbreak
AreyoureadytomakeyourartPOP?!POPArtwasanartisticmovementstartedinthe1950sand1960s,inspiredbypopularandcommercial culture This week will be full of color, excitement, and a look into history as we make two and three-dimensional art pieces Be ready to embracehappyandbrightimagesandlearntoviewtheworldaroundyouinawholenewway
MythMasters
Onceuponatime,inalandfar,faraway therewasaclasstolearnallaboutMyths,Tales,Fables,andFolklore InMythMasters,youwilltakea deep dive into the land of the past to study stories, art, and life lessons from the world of ancient mythology Bring a sense of magic and wondertoenjoythisclass
Volleyball
Bump,set,spike let’splay!Thisvolleyballcampisperfectforcamperslookingtoimprovetheirskills,learnthegame,andhaveablast Players will work on fundamental techniques like serving, passing, setting, and hitting while developing teamwork and sportsmanship through drills and fun games Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this camp is a great opportunity to grow as a player and build confidenceonandoffthecourt.
WorldBuilding
World Building is designed for junior artists, writers, directors, or anyone with a grand imagination What is world-building? It is the process usedforcreatingfictionalworldsinbooks,movies,games,andart.Wewillcoverthemostsuccessfulfictionalworldsandwhatmakesthemso popular Fromthere,webreakdowneverydetailintheprocessofworldcreation Studentsarethenencouragedtodesigntheirownworlds usingtheirfavoritemedia
Re-Imagined:TheArtofUpcycle
Forgetwhatyouknowabout"recycledcrafts" thisisn’taboutpaperplatemasks Re-Imaginedisdesignedforartistsandinventorswhowant to challenge the "throwaway culture" In this course, we treat the recycling bin like a treasure chest Throughout the week, you’ll develop a signature"upcycledaesthetic"andlearnhowtouseartasatoolforenvironmentaladvocacy Bytheendofthesession,youwon’tjusthavea portfolioofuniquepieces;you’llhaveanewperspectiveontheworldaroundyou Oneperson’strash?It’syournextmasterpiece
AncrumAcademy
Coach Ancrum’s professional basketball career includes playing for coaching legend Phil Jackson and numerous scoring titles. “Ank’s” expertiseandabilitytoteachcharactermakethisawonderfulexperienceforplayersatanylevel Instructionincludesskilldevelopment,team play,andanimpressivelistofguestspeakers.
Incoming 6th-8th Grade Students 6th-8th Grade Students
Studentswilltendtothegarden,learningaboutplanting,growing,andharvestingfreshproduce Then,they’llheadtothekitchentoturntheir harvest into delicious dishes and snacks Creative craft activities inspired by nature add even more fun to the mix! As a special service component,studentswillpreparefooddonationstosupportthelocalfoodbank,givingbacktothecommunityinameaningfulway.Garden workcanbemuddy,physicallydemanding,andsometimeshot Wewillworkoutdoorsinthemornings,evenwhenit'swarm,withregularwater breaksintheshade Classwilltakefieldtripsaroundthesurroundingarea
Please note, all drop-offs and pick-ups will be staggered and occur at the curb. To help reduce schedule conflicts, younger siblingscanbedroppedoffand/orpickedupwitholdersiblings
The late pick-up penalty is $14 for the first minute and $1 for each additional minute Repeated late pick-ups may result in the child’ssuspensionordismissalfromtheprogram.
CommunityConductandBehavioralPolicy
Students participating in the Summer Program must follow and support Country Day's Community Code of Conduct. As an extension of the school year program, Summer Camp aligns its behavioral policies with the Lower School and Middle School divisions Behavior or language perceived by the Director or designated staff as mean-spirited, hurtful, unsafe, or threatening mayresultinsuspensionordismissalfromtheprogram Thisincludesanybehaviorthatunderminesourgoaltobestservethe needsofallparticipants.
AllergyPolicy
Sacramento Country Day School values the safety of all of our community members and exercises some common-sense precautionstosupportstudentswhohavespecificallergies Thoughwearenotanut-freeschool,westrivetomakeitsaferfor childrenandadultswithfoodallergiestoparticipateinthefullrangeofactivitiesavailableatCampCavalier
TheSchool’sresponsibilities:WewilleducatetheCampCavalieremployeesaboutallergies,signs,andsymptomsofallergyand anaphylaxis,andprovidetrainingontheuseofepinephrine(Epi-Pensandothersuchdevices).Eachchildwithaknownallergy will have an Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan in the Camp office. We will educate students and parents about allergiesandappropriateprecautions Eachemployeewillbemadeawareofwhichchildrenintheircarehaveseriousallergies Children may not share or trade food with each other We will inform other parents if a student’s allergy is so severe that particularitemscannotbebroughttoCamp
TheFamily’sresponsibilities:Parents/guardiansshouldprovideacompleteAllergyandAnaphylaxisEmergencyCarePlantothe Summer Director/Camp office and inform us if your child’s allergy could be triggered by casual contact with the allergen (e.g. touch or inhalation rather than ingestion). If this is the case, more specific precautions will be implemented to minimize the possibility of contact Please also provide all proper medication for your child Families are also encouraged to provide labeled treatstohaveonhand,aschildrenwithknownallergiesmaynoteatfoodprovidedbyothers Ifneeded,treatsmaybestoredin therefrigeratororfreezeroncampus Parents/guardiansshouldcontinuetoeducateandremindtheirchildtolimithis/herfoods tothoseprovidedbyorapprovedbythefamilyandremindteachers,parents,and,ifdesired,classmatesaboutfoodallergies
AQI of 200+: A sudden spike in AQI will be monitored and may not necessarily require closure However, when AQI reaches 201 and is forecast to remain above 200, we will close campus When a closure is necessary, remote learning will continue as scheduled for High School classes while Lower School and Middle School classes and recreation programs are cancelled until furthernotice Campfeeswillnotberefundedforsmokedayclosures
AQI of 150+: All authorized activities on campus will remain indoors and doors and windows will remain closed with our AC filtrationsystemrunning.
AQIof135-149:Allauthorizedoutdooractivitiesoncampuswillbepermitted,withtheexceptionofathleticsclasseswhichwillbe moved indoors Sensitive individuals will be asked to remain indoors All windows and doors will remain open for ventilation of indooractivities
PhotographyPolicy
Country Day reserves the right to use photos from Camp Cavalier for social media accounts, future brochures, and other promotionalmaterials.
How To Register
The registration link will be emailed to Country Day students on March 18. The link will be available for non-Country Day studentsonMarch25atwww.saccds.org/summer.RegistrationclosesonMay15. Instructions on how to register will be sent outtoCountryDayfamiliesviaemailandpostedontheschool'swebsitefornon-CountryDayfamilies.
Whenyouregisteronline,youwillselectthesession(s)youwantyourchild(ren)toparticipateinatCampCavalier Adepositis required at the time of registration and is non-refundable The remaining balance will be billed to your 2026-27 Blackbaud Tuition Management account for July and August billing A Blackbaud Tuition Management account will be created for nonCountryDayfamiliesaftercompletingtheregistrationform
CampCavalierisfilledonafirst-come,first-servebasis.Intheeventthatthesessionyousignedupforisfull,pleasecontactJoy Pangilinan at jpangilinan@saccdsorg and she will place you in the wait pool The Summer Director is responsible for making final decisions on a camper ' s enrollment and registration Financialassistanceisavailabletofamiliestoensureallcampers have the opportunity to participate in the Camp Cavalier experience. Please contact Bill Petchauer at Bpetchauer@saccds.orgforinquiries.
Payment
The remaining balance due for Camp Cavalier will be billed and paid using your 2026-27 Blackbaud Tuition Management account Invoiceswillbesentviaemailonthe1stofJulyandAugust Paymentsareduenolaterthanthe20thofeachinvoiced month Automatic payments can be set up with Blackbaud Tuition Management Payments can be made via the Blackbaud Tuition Management website, over the phone, via mobile app, or by mail All credit and debit card payments are subject to a 3.12% credit card convenience fee. Blackbaud Management accepts ACH payments and checks without additional fees. ChecksshouldbepayabletoBlackbaudManagement.BlackbaudManagementwillchargealatefeeof$40ifpaymentsare not received on time If you want to pay the full remainder of your account immediately after registering your child or need assistancewithyouraccount,pleasecontactHannahFrankathfrank@saccdsorg Credits/Refunds
