GRADES 1-4 SUMMER FUN
Welcome to Summit Summer!
From hands-on camps and engaging classes to a full season of early childhood day camps, there’s something for every age and interest. Open to all children in the Cincinnati area, Summit Summer is the perfect place to learn, explore, and have fun. Discover what’s waiting for you this summer!
Contact Information
Chris Woodard, 1-12 Camps Manager
Email: summitsummer@summitcds.org
Betty Woodard, Montessori Camps Manager
Email: summitsummer@summitcds.org
Extended Day
Ages: Toddler-Grade 4 (Available to all camps)
Dates: Monday-Friday June 1- July 31
Location: On the ground floor of the Upper School building
Times: Before Care, 8-8:45 a.m.
After Care, 3-5 p.m.
Cost: Before Care, $50/week. After Care, $100/week.
Instructor: Summit Summer team members
The Extended Day program is a childcare program which provides a safe, supervised and interactive environment for Summit Summer campers (Toddler-Grade 4). We want this time with the children to truly be an extension of their fun-filled day.
The Details
Sign In/Out: Campers must be dropped off and picked up in the carline (at the designated areas) by an authorized adult when they leave each day. If they are not picked up, they will be sent to after-camp care where a late fee will be assessed. This service ends at 5:00 p.m.
Dress: The appropriate dress for most days will be shorts, a T-shirt, tennis shoes and socks. Sandals are discouraged since they may pose a safety hazard in the gym or outside activities.
Snacks: Snacks and water are provided throughout the day. If your child is staying all day, campers will need to bring a packed lunch and a drink.
Health Forms: All participants (including current Summit students) are required to have a current health form on file. Please complete the health information section on the registration site. It is the parent’s responsibility to notify summer camp staff, via email, of any allergies or required medications.
Photographs: We will be taking many photographs of the children throughout the camps to use for future publications. Your summer registration includes a photo release that allows us to do so, unless notified otherwise.
Cancellation and Refunds: The Summit reserves the right to cancel any class or summer day camp. Fees will be refunded if a class or camp week is canceled.
GRADES 1- 4 CAMPS OVERVIEW
LOWER SCHOOL CAMPS OFFERED ALL NINE WEEKS
June
Laffalot
1 - 5
Grades 1-6 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Animal Kingdom Day Camp
K–Grade 2 • 9 a.m. to noon
Art Camp
Grades 4-8 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Comic Book Creations
Grades 4-8 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mystery Writers
Grades 2-5 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
June 8 - 12
Movie Making Madness
Grades 4-8 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Glitz and Glamor Day Camp
K–Grade 2 • 9 a.m. to noon
It’s Cool 2B Kind Service Camp Grades 4-9 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Summit Boys Lacrosse Camp Grades 3-8 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Summit Girls Lacrosse Camp Grades 3-8 • 9 a.m. to noon
Recycled Art
Grades 1-5 • 9 a.m. to noon
Minecraft Camp Grades 3-5 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Game Masters: Design Your Own Board Games
Grades 2-4 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Basketball (co-ed)
Grades K-3 and Grades 4-6
9 a.m. to noon/Grades K-3; 1-4 p.m./Grades 4-6
June 15-18*
(*short week due to Holiday)
LEGO Adventure Day Camp
K–Grade 2 • 9 a.m. to noon
Soccer (co-ed)
Grades K-6 • 9 a.m. to noon
Storybook Adventures
Grades 2-4 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LEGO Creators
Grades 4-8 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cardboard Creations
Grades 2-5 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cameras & Canva
Grades 4-8 • Noon to 3 p.m.
June 22-26
Laffalot
Grades 1-6 • Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Comic Book Creations
Grades 4-8 • Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Recycled Art
Grades 1-5 • 9 a.m. to noon
Jump Start Reading
Grades K-2 • 9 a.m. to noon
Girls’ Volleyball
Grades K-3 and Grades 4-6
9 a.m. to noon/Grades K-3; 1-4 p.m./Grades 4-6
June 29-July 2*
(*short week due to Holiday)
Baking Buddies Day Camp
K–Grade 2 • 9 a.m. to noon
LEGO Creators
Grades 4-8 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Artful Eats: Adventures for Young Cooks
Grades 2-6 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Becoming a Bookworm Grades 2-4 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 6-10
Movie Making Madness Grades 4-8 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Operation Math: Solve It! Grades 2-4 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Roblox Camp Grades 3-5 • 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
July 13-17
Jump Start Math
Grades K-2 • 9 a.m. to noon
Broadway Bound Theatre Camp Grades 2-6 • 9 a.m. to noon
Let’s Get It Write Grades 2-5 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 20-24
Gym Day Camp
K–Grade 2 • 9 a.m. to noon
Chess Grades 1-8 • 9 a.m. to noon
Exploratarium Camp Grades 1-8 • 9 a.m. to noon
Kids Who Code Grades 2-5 • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
July 27-31
Storybook Adventures Day Camp
K–Grade 2 • 9 a.m. to noon
Laffalot
Grades 1 -4 Camps
Offers kids a week of fun-filled activities that will leave them smiling, exhausted and ecstatic. Led by well-trained counselors, campers will spend the day playing high-energy sports and games that help them develop teamwork, build total body coordination, learn sportsmanship, improve interpersonal skills and enjoy friendly competition. This camp is run through Laffalot Summer Camps by their staff and communication will come from them.
Week(s): June 1-5, 8-12, 22-26, July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31
Laffalot
Grades 1-6
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $350
Animal Kingdom Day Camp
Week: June 1-5
Ages: K–Grade 2
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Cost: $300
Instructor: Aniya Woodard ‘22
Art Camp
Campers get to explore the amazing world of animals through fun, hands-on activities. Each day features a new environment from the rainforest to the tundra. Animal themes with crafts, games, and stories will help make this an exciting experience.
Week: June 1-5
Grades 4-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $400
Art Teacher
Comic Book Creations
trip to various comic book shops in the area. Each student will receive a comic book gift pack signed by the writer and artist included in the fee. A camper may wish to take both sessions to work on a longer comic project.
Week(s): June 1-5; June 22-26 Grades 4-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mystery Writers
Come explore art materials and techniques during this weeklong camp. Have you had an artistic idea with no extra class time to make it? This camp is for you! Explore ceramic work, make your own sketch book and explore painting and printmaking. We will move through a variety of art mediums, so come ready to create!
Instructor: Samantha England, Summit Middle School
Cost: $425 (includes comic book package and field trip)
Instructor: Brendan McEachern, Summit Middle School Teacher
Week: June 1-5
Grades 2-5
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $400
Unlock your inner detective as you read and write thrilling mystery stories filled with twists and clues. Then bring your tales to life through coding as you animate your characters, scenes and suspenseful surprises.
Instructors: Megan Druffel & Allison Finkleman, Summit 3rd Grade Teachers
Glitz and Glamor Day Camp
Week: June 8 - 12
Campers will create their own comic book or graphic novel as they learn how to create characters, script a scene, and draw action panels with narration. Campers will work with local comic book artists and take a behind-the scenes field
A fun and sparkling camp where young children get to shine like stars! Campers enjoy dress-up, creative crafts, music, dancing, and imaginative play inspired by all things bright and colorful. Each day features playful activities like making glittery art, walking a “red carpet,” and celebrating confidence.
Ages: K–Grade 2
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Cost: $300
Instructor: Aniya Woodard ‘22
Movie Making Madness
Campers will brainstorm ideas, scout locations, script, film and edit a video project. Topics can range from comedy to action to adventure. It is up to the imagination. Campers will also be editing, adding special effects, and adding music to their movies. Campers will post their projects online for the world to see. Then, everyone will enjoy a field trip to a movie theater on the last day of the week. The trip is included in the fee. A camper may wish to take both sessions to work on a second movie project while advancing their skills in editing and short film creation.
Week(s): June 8-12; July 6-10
Grades 4-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $425 (includes fee for field trip to Mariemont Theater)
Instructor: Brendan McEachern, Summit Middle School Teacher
It’s Cool 2B Kind Service Camp
materials available only during this week. Save the earth while creating marvelous works of art.
Week(s): June 8-12, June 22-26
Grades 1-5
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $390
During this week of service-learning camp, students will take on community service projects that aim to improve the lives of the people and animals in our neighborhoods. Trips will be taken each day throughout our city to locations where service projects will be completed. Campers will not only lend a hand, but this week will also provide opportunities for leadership and personal growth. For those who need service hours, teachers will track and sign forms at the end of the week. We will end the week heading to a movie to celebrate with one another.
Week: June 8-12
Grades 4-9
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $375
Instructor: Hilary Carvitti, Summit Lower School Art Teacher
Minecraft Camp
In this camp, we turn “screen time” into learning time – while still preserving all the fun! Campers will learn valuable skills for today’s digital world while playing Minecraft. Projects will help develop campers’ problemsolving, teamwork, and planning skills. Along the way, we’ll do a James Webb Space Telescope Challenge, a Moon Base One Build Challenge, and explore the Planet Earth Collection to learn about animals and their habitats.
Instructor: Laura Dennemann, Summit Middle School Religion Teacher
Week: une 8-12
Summit Boys Lacrosse Camp
Week: June 8-11
Grades 3-8
Cost: $325
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grades 3-5
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $400
This camp will feature skill clinics and game play to help each player develop all facets of their game. Skills clinics include shooting, ground balls, defense, dodging, stick skills and face-offs. Camp placement is limited, and the fee includes an onsite trainer.
Instructor: Myles Head, Summit Tech Department
Summit Girls Lacrosse Camp
Week: June 8-12
Grades 3-8
Game Masters: Design Your Own Board Games
Instructor: Pat Collura, Summit Head Boys’ Lacrosse Coach & 2020 Ohio Lacrosse Hall of Fame Inductee, USA, Southern Ohio and OHSLCA Members
Get ready for a week of creativity, teamwork, and fun at Game Masters: Design Your Own Board Game Adventure! This exciting camp is perfect for students who want to tap into their imagination and create their very own original board games. Campers will work together, solve problems, and explore game mechanics, storytelling, and design principles as they bring their ideas to life.
This camp will feature skill clinics and game play to help each player develop all facets of their game. Skills clinics include shooting, ground balls, defense, dodging, stick skills and face-offs. Camp placement is limited, and the fee includes an onsite trainer.
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $300
Week: June 8-12 Grades 2-4
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $400
Instructor: Courtney Pieper, Summit 2nd Grade Teacher
Recycled Art
Basketball (co-ed)
The Summit Basketball Camp will focus on detailed instruction on all the key fundamentals of the game. There will be a focus on individual and team, improvement through the combination of drills, games, and fun and friendly competitions.
Week: June 8-12
Grades K-3 and Grades 4-6
Instructor: Meghan Byrne ‘18, Summit Girls’ Lacrosse Coach and Grades 1-8 Admissions Counselor
Times: 9 a.m. to noon/Grades K-3; 1-4 p.m./Grades 4-6
Cost: $150
Instructor: Summit Alumni
Come explore how materials that would normally be disposed of can be reinvented into beautiful works of art. Campers will join Mrs. Carvitti to create masterpieces with
Soccer (co-ed)
Week: June 15-18
Grades K-6
Cost: $150
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
The Summit Soccer Camp will work on building fundamentals and confidence in young players. Working with trainers, players will practice footwork, passing, getting touches, and shooting. They will also play scrimmages.
Instructor: Summit Alumni
LEGO Adventure Day Camp
At LEGO Adventure Camp, young builders will explore their creativity using colorful LEGO bricks! Campers will work together to build fun models and use their imaginations to design their own creations. This camp is perfect for kids who love to create, build, and have fun with friends!
Week: June 15 - 18
(Four day week due to Holiday)
Ages: K–Grade 2
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Cost: $280
Instructor: Aniya Woodard ‘22
Cameras & Canva
Week: June 15-18
Grades 2-4
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $350
LEGO Creators
Week: June 15-18
Grades 4-8
A hands-on camp that allows students to explore photography and graphic design. We will use digital cameras and accessible programs like Canva. Students will learn basic photography techniques, practice designing graphics and have the chance to create content for The Summit’s social media accounts. Bring your excitement and creativity... we’ll provide the rest! Note: since our camp begins at noon, we will provide snacks and drinks for students to enjoy at the beginning of each session.
Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
Cost: $300
Storybook Adventures
Instructor: Courtney Pieper, Summit 2nd Grade Teacher
Join us as we dive into the world of bricks, gears, and imagination, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for innovation. Whether it is designing futuristic cities or constructing city towers, this camp promises an immersive experience that fosters collaboration, problem-solving, and endless fun. On Field Trip Thursday, campers will spend the entire day visiting LEGO stores in the area.
Week(s): June 15-18; June 29-July 2
Grades 4-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $345 (includes field trip fee)
Cardboard Creations
Instructors: Emily Fernback, Communications Specialist and Pieper Buckley, Digital Media Coordinator
Instructor: Brendan McEachern, Summit Middle School Teacher
Unleash your imagination at Storybook Adventures, a magical, week-long camp where kids will dive into the world of fairy tales and fables. Campers will craft their own captivating stories filled with heroic characters, wild adventures, and enchanted settings. With a mix of creative writing, role playing, and art, this camp will bring your child’s imagination to life in the most fun and exciting ways!
Week: June 15-18
Grades 2-5
Unleash your imagination by creating something amazing out of ordinary cardboard boxes. Students will use real design techniques, careful measurement, and creative problem-solving. Join us for a camp where hands-on building, collaborative challenges, and creativity come together!
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $320
Instructors: Megan Druffel and Allison Finkleman, Summit 3rd Grade Teachers
Jump Start Reading
Grades K-2
Reading campers will be introduced to Orton-Gillingham and its multi-sensory approach that fosters growth in reading and spelling. Students will receive daily O-G instruction in the following skills: phonological awareness, word attack, phonics, reading, spelling, and writing. Campers will participate in language arts games and activities. Reading concepts and games will be played on the interactive ActivBoard. Stories will be read aloud daily and students will share one of their own stories too. Please join us for a fun filled week learning all about reading!
Week: June 22-26
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $400
Instructors: Sherry Schneider, Summit 1st Grade Teacher & Molly Fine, M.Ed., Learning Disabilities, Science and Reading
Girls’ Volleyball
Week: June 22-26
Grades K-3 and Grades 4-6
The Summit Volleyball Camp will focus on detailed instruction of all the key fundamentals of the game. There will be a focus on individual and team improvement through the combination of drills, games, and fun and friendly competitions.
Cost: $150
Week: July 6-10
Grades 3-5
Cost: $400
Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Instructor: Summit Alumni
Times: 9 a.m. to noon/Grades K-3; 1-4 p.m./Grades 4-6
Artful Eats: Adventures for Young Cooks
Operation Math: Solve It!
Week: June 29 – July 2
Grades 2-6
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $375
This camp for kids combines a love of food and creativity. The camp will teach children the basics of kitchen safety as well as proper use of tools we can find in a kitchen. Young cooks will learn to read a recipe, prepare their space for cooking and begin cooking delicious recipes. The campers will work in teams through the cooking process to create their own unique dishes and other food-related creations. Important Note: We ask that campers do not have any food allergies, as we are not able to accommodate allergies at this time.
Becoming a Bookworm
Instructor: Myles Head, Summit Country Day Tech Department
Week: July 6-10
Grades 2-4
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $400
Calling all problem solvers and mathematicians! A handson summer camp where 2nd–4th graders bring math to life through creative, real-world projects. Campers will design a zoo, plan and budget a lemonade stand, run their own restaurant, and more—building problem-solving, teamwork, and confidence along the way. It’s the perfect blend of learning and fun that helps kids see how math really works in the world around them.
Instructor: Courtney Pieper, Summit 2nd Grade Teacher
Week: June 29 – July 2
Grades 2-4
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $350
Instructor: Kristen Fleming, Summit Upper School Teacher
Jump Start Math
Calling all young readers! Dive into the magical world of reading in the ultimate camp for building a love of books and stories. Young booklovers will explore various genres, authors, and themes. Readers will build their confidence in understanding and enjoying words through comprehension and fluency activities. If you already love books or want to enrich your reading journey, this camp is for YOU!
Roblox Camp
This math camp allows students to strengthen math concepts, think creatively, and develop problem solving skills. Students will strategize through interactive, problemsolving games and activities. These activities will include math strands such as number sense, operations, shapes, patterns, geometry, estimation, and probability. Interactive games using the ActivBoard will be used to promote math drills and skills. Campers will learn about shapes and patterns and how they relate to architecture. Students will create their own cityscapes and then build them using LEGOS! Campers will learn about the 3 D Printer, how it works and observe it in action as it creates a famous Cincinnati landmark! Please join us for a fun filled week learning all about math.
Week: July 13-17
Instructor: Anne Marie Deye, M.Ed. Summit 3rd Grade Teacher
Grades K-2
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $400
Instructors: Sherry Schneider, Summit 1st Grade Teacher and Molly Fine, M.Ed., Learning Disabilities, Science and Reading
Broadway Bound Theatre Camp
In this camp, we get creative with video games! Campers will learn valuable skills for today’s digital world while playing Roblox. Projects will help develop campers’ problem-solving, patience, and planning skills. Along the way we’ll create our own tower defense game using some of the same skills and thought processes that programmers use!
Calling all musical theatre fans! Come spend a week singing, dancing, and acting to some of your favorite tunes. Throughout this week, students will have the opportunity to learn musical theatre songs, complete with choreography and blocking, along with some theatre games and ensemble-building activities. The week will culminate in a showcase performance where students will take the stage in Kyte Theatre to tell a story through song and dance!
Week: July 13-17
Grades 2-6
Cost: $300
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Let’s
Instructors: Amy Batchelor, Summit Theatre Director and Jessica Bailey, Summit Middle School Music Teacher
Get It Write
Kids Who Code
Join us for an inspiring week of creative writing! Grab your pencil and paper as we explore a diverse range of writing forms, including personal narratives, letter, silly stories, poetry, and more. Through engaging activities, mentor texts, and step-by-step guidance, we will use our imaginations to craft stories. Come ready to create, collaborate, and discover the JOY of writing!
Week: July 13-17
Grades 2-5
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: $425
Instructor: Anne Marie Deye, M.Ed., Summit 3rd Grade Teacher
Chess
Week: July 20-24
Grades 2-5
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Chess is a hobby that develops critical thinking, focus, and visual-spatial skills, all while being incredibly fun! Students of any age and ability will gain or refine the rules, strategies, tactics, and skills necessary to play chess recreationally or competitively. Students will finish the week by playing in a friendly tournament and able to pursue a lifelong hobby of enjoying and competing in chess!
Week: July 20-24
Grades 1-8
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $200
Instructor: Derek Duncan, Summit Upper School Physics Teacher and Professional Chess Coach
Exploratarium Camp
Week: July 20-24
Grades 1-8
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $300
This summer, let your child explore the exciting world of coding! At this interactive camp, students will learn basic programming skills in a fun environment.
Cost: $400
Instructor: Allison Finkleman, Summit 3rd Grade Teacher
Baking Buddies Camp
Week: June 29 - July 2
(Four day week due to Holiday)
Ages: K–Grade 2
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Cost: $280
Join us for a sweet week of baking where campers will mix, measure, and create fun treats while learning the basics of baking. Each day is filled with hands-on activities, simple recipes, and plenty of smiles in the kitchen.
Instructor: Bry Woodard ‘21
Gym Camp
Students are invited to join Mrs. Newton in Summit’s maker space, the Exploratarium. This camp is designed to spark creativity through hands-on exploration and project-based learning. We will work with 3D printing, laser cutting, hand tools, and plenty of creative materials to make amazing things!
Instructor: Mary Kate Newton, Summit Exploratarium Coordinator
Ages: K–Grade 2
Everyone’s favorite class is in a weeklong camp! Come play games, run around and have fun working as a team.
Week: July 20 - 24
Cost: $300
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Instructor: Bry Woodard ‘21
Storybook Adventures
Week: July 27 - 31
Ages: K–Grade 2
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Cost: $300
Instructor: Bry Woodard ‘21
Dive into some classic children’s stories with games, crafts and reading.