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2026-27
Eligibility
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Morning drop-off for Camp starts at 8:45 am THERE WILL BE NO CAMP ON FRIDAY, JUNE 19 IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH. Prices for this week will be prorated accordingly. 2026-27 2026-27
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Registration & Changes
After reviewing this brochure, take the following actions to register for Summer Camp: Ensure you have an account created in CampBrain with all household members and information listed
Email summer@stbs.org and provide the following information: The weeks of camp you want to register for The hours you want for each week, including whether you need before care
Registration is by the week. DROP-INS ARE NOT OFFERED for individual camp days or staying later than the registered time for the week.
Registration will close for each week of camp 2 weeks before the first day of camp. Once registration is closed, late registration may be available in extremely limited circumstances and will incur a $25 late registration fee
Changes (including changing camp hours) will be permitted up until the close of registration 2 weeks before the first day of each camp week, and will incur a $50 change fee.
Late Pick-up
EXTENDED CARE DROP-INS ARE NOT OFFERED.
Pick-ups after scheduled dismissal time must be approved in advance by camp administration (summer@stbs org) and will be billed at the discretion of the Camp Director
Cancelations and Refunds
All cancelations will be refunded as specified below. A $50 change fee will be applied to each cancelation request
100% refunds will be issued until April 30, 2026
Beginning May 1, 2026, refunds will be issued at 50% until registration closes for each camp week, which will be two weeks before the first day of that camp.
Once registration closes for a camp week (2 weeks before the first day of camp), no refunds will be given.
Cancelation/refund requests should be sent to summer@stbs org
Medication/Medical Conditions
The nurse on duty is the only person allowed to administer medications. If your child needs medication administration or has a medical condition that we must be aware of, please contact summer@stbs.org and the school nurse before your camp week.
Naps
Campers who stay beyond 1:00 pm will nap at camp.
CAMP THEMES
Each week, your camper will enjoy age-appropriate fine and gross motor activities with our loving camp leaders. Each themed week will be fun, including music, movement, two water days, and we’ll end the week with a special Friday activity or in-house field trip!
Camp Week
Week 1
June 1-5
Week 2
June 8-12
Week 3
June 15-18
Week 4
June 22-26
Week 5
June 29-July 3
Week 6
July 6-10
Week 7
July 13-17
Week 8
July 20-24
Theme
Nature Explorers: Our little green thumbs can’t wait to dig in and discover the magic of growing things! This nature-filled week invites our tiny explorers to enjoy outdoor adventures, creative crafts, and a special Friday field trip to celebrate their blooming curiosity!
Animal Safari: Grab your binoculars it’s time for a wild adventure! Campers will explore the animal kingdom through art, music, movement, and play as they discover different animals, their sounds, and habitats.
Messy Art: Time to get our creative juices flowing! We will explore different artists and their work, then recreate their art in addition to unique pieces of our own Pick up a paint brush and let’s create!
THERE WILL BE NO CAMP ON FRIDAY, JUNE 19 IN OBSERVANCE OF JUNETEENTH.
Space: We’ll be travelling out of this world as we explore the universe around us From planets to stars and galaxies to spaceships, we’ll have fun learning about our amazing universe!
NO CAMP THIS WEEK - Happy Independence Day!
Transportation: Get ready to zoom into Transportation Week, where fun and imagination take the driver’s seat! Campers will learn different ways to travel, design their own vehicles, and express themselves through movement, music, and play.
STEAM Carnival: Step right up for a week of hands-on fun and discovery! Campers will explore STEAM activities with a carnival-themed focus like building roller coasters with Duplos, practicing balance with a tightrope walk, and creating their own Big Top.
Summer Olympics: Let’s get moving! This week, we’ll explore different sports activities as we bring the summer to an end. Campers will play together as a team, practice individual sporting events, and will walk away with awards!
Lunch/Snack/Water*
Parents are responsible for providing a morning snack, a nutritious lunch, and a water bottle/sippy cup for their child each day, as well as an afternoon snack if their child is staying beyond 1:00 pm St Benedict’s lunch ordering program is not available this summer. *St. Benedict’s is a nut and shellfish-free school.
Potty Training
For rising Preschool 3s, camp counselors will collaborate with you to meet your child where they are in the potty training process to support successful potty training.
What to Send to Camp
You’ll receive detailed information by email the week before camp begins, but in general, please provide: change of clothes (if your child is potty training, send 3 sets of clean clothes and an extra pair of shoes); pack of diapers/Pull-Ups; wipes; diaper cream, sunscreen, & bug spray (if needed); & nap support items such as pacifier, stuffed animal, special blanket, etc. (as needed).
Contact During Camp
Please email summer@stbs.org for any summer camp-related issues, including absences, early/late pick-ups, questions, registration changes, etc You may reach the Auxiliary Programming administrative office at (678) 388-1521 during camp hours of 7:30 am to 6:00 pm (please leave a voicemail if there is no answer; administrative staff is often actively involved in camp outside the office). You may reach St. Benedict’s front office at (678) 279-4300 during summer hours from 8:45 am to 3:15 pm.