The Buckley Summer Camp is open to children entering grades one through 8 at Buckley and elsewhere. Buckley’s Kinder Adventure Camp is for children entering Buckley kindergarten only. Lunch is included every day.
Camp Experience
Choose a camp that’s active and outdoors or focused and cerebral – or mix and match throughout the summer! There’s a session for everyone during Summer Camp’s six weeks of one-week sessions. Kinder Adventure camp is a two-week session and open only to those enrolled in Buckley kindergarten that fall.
Camps are different every year. Returning campers enjoy taking an old favorite or choosing a new one. Favorite camps include:
- Baseball
- Baking
- Dance
- Movie-making
- Musical theater
- Robotics
- Soccer
- Swim
… and many more!
Class Offerings
Description: Kindergarten Adventure is an educational and fun-filled program, carefully designed with the needs and developmental considerations of our youngest campers in mind. Campers will engage in activities including arts & crafts, storytelling, imaginative play, games, athletics, and much more.
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Optional Extended Care Hours: 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Session Dates:
- Session 1: June 17-28 (No camp Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth)
- Session 2: July 1-12 (No camp Thursday or Friday, July 4 and 5 in observance of Independence Day)
- Session 3: July 15-29
Tuition:
- Kindergarten Adventure Tuition (sessions 1 and 2): $1,030/session
- Kindergarten Adventure Tuition (session 3): $1,140/session
- Kindergarten Extended Care Cost: $300/session
Note: Participants must be entering Kindergarten at Buckley in Fall 2024.
Week 1 Summer Camp Activities | June 17-21
A week of instruction, games, and development with our current varsity boys basketball coach and athletic director Coach Senna. Get ready to see if you have what it takes to be a varsity basketball player!
Instructor: Zoe Bartholomew
Capacity: 12
Description: Focus on learning and introducing the kids to kitchen tools, new recipes and skills, and creativity in the kitchen, learning how to bake yummy treats as well as cooking up some fun and healthy snacks.
Instructor: Lauren MacLean
Capacity: 12
Description: This camp will definitely have you moving. It enables our campers to be themselves while developing creativity and coordination. Dance activities include basic hip hop dance moves, tumbling, and dance games in a high energy environment. No prior dance experience is needed.
Instructor: Alyssa Ortega, Buckley Lower School teacher
Capacity: 12
Description: Attention all aspiring movie makers! This summer, you'll have the chance to bring your wildest movie ideas to life. You will learn how to write a script, create storyboards, and use cool technology to film and edit your movie. By the end, you'll have your very own movie to share with family and friends.
Instructor: Paul Barker, Buckley Computer Science teacher
Capacity: 14
Description: Students work in teams of two to build and program VEX robots. The teams then compete in groups of two teams versus two teams.
Instructor: John Holland, Buckley Primary PE Teacher
Capacity: 35
Description: This program is designed for the children to explore, have fun, and feel successful in their abilities. Students will engage in a wide variety of games and activities that reinforce what is covered in our primary physical education program. We are focused on drills, skills, and thrills. All the games we play are small sided and modified for every student to find success. The objectives of Summer Sports Spectacular are learning, having fun, making new friends, and experiencing multiple games and sports while at summer camp here at Buckley.
Instructor: Harley Tricarico
Capacity: 14
Description: Each week for kids 6-8 years old we will focus on fundamental swimming skills; basic stroke, water safety essentials, etc. Depending on the swimmer's progression we will add games (Marco Polo, Colors, Sharks and Minnows, etc.), bonding activities, and competitions. Keep in mind, if we feel that the kids are not able to swim as effectively or strongly, for their safety we will focus more on teaching them the proper technique.
Please note: This is not a swim lesson. All students MUST know how to swim without a life vest.
Week 2 Summer Camp Activities | June 24-28
Instructor: Christian Lopez, Buckley varsity baseball coach
Capacity: 20
Do you want to become a better baseball player, have tons of fun, hang out with your friends on beautiful Gilley Field, and be a huge part of helping build our Buckley Griffin baseball program?
(Parents: your kids will also learn some great life lessons including responsibility, accountability, hard work, respect, commitment, confidence, selflessness, how to be a good teammate, and much more!)
Then the Buckley Baseball Camp is for you!
Join Coach Lopez for the best week you’ll have all summer.
Instructor: Jake Fisher
Capacity: 14
Description:Designed for young artists, this immersive experience offers a vibrant mix of painting, drawing, and crafts to foster self expression and imagination. Campers will also have the chance to interact with other camps via camp games.
Instructor: Paul Barker, Buckley computer science teacher and Robotics team advisor
Capacity: 16
Description: Students work in teams of two to program a drone to fly with block coding. Students learn the principles of flight as well as the python coding language. The group produces a video at the end of the class to show off the flight paths and stunts of the drones.
Instructor: Alyssa Ortega
Description: Attention all aspiring movie makers! Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime at the Movie Making Camp. This summer, you'll have the chance to bring your wildest movie ideas to life. Our amazing instructors will show you how to write a script, create storyboards, and use cool technology like iPads and apps to film and edit your movie. You'll learn all the tricks of the trade and have a blast making new friends along the way. By the end of the camp, you'll have your very own movie to share with family and friends. Get ready for an exciting and fun-filled summer full of creativity and movie magic!
Instructor: John Holland, Buckley Primary PE Teacher
Capacity: 35
Description: This program is designed for the children to explore, have fun, and feel successful in their abilities. Students will engage in games and activities that reinforce what is covered in primary physical education. We are focused on drills, skills, and thrills. All the games played are small-sided and modified for every student to find success. The objectives are learning, having fun, and experiencing multiple games and sports while at summer camp at Buckley.
Instructor: Harley and Lily Tricarico
Capacity: 14
Description: Each week for kids 9-13 years old we will focus on achieving new water skills. Depending on the skill levels, we will be addressing particular games and practices for essential safety and progression in strokes, dives, and movement in the pool. We will focus on bonding games as well as competitions like relay races, in-water sports (water polo, water volleyball), and other activities (Sharks and Minnows, Treasure hunt, treading water challenge, etc) that can increase a student’s swimming skills.
Week 3 Summer Camp Activities | July 1-3
Instructor: Lauren MacLean
Capacity: 14
Description: When crafting there are no mistakes, just curious creations. Join us in making fun projects that will show your creativity. Projects will include tie dye, slime, raised salt/marble painting, and so much more! This camp is a great opportunity for artists to develop creativity and create with confidence in a fun and loving environment.
Instructor: Alyssa Ortega
Capacity: 14
Description: Get ready to score some goals this summer! Indoor Soccer is the perfect place for kids who love to play soccer or want to learn how. You will learn how to dribble, pass, and shoot like a pro through fun games and drills. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, you'll have a blast improving your skills and making new friends. And the best part? You'll get to play in real games and show off your moves!
Instructor: Raegan Drake
Capacity: 14
Description: Unleash your inner star as we explore classic musicals, learning captivating song and dance numbers. Students will audition for solos, delve into musical styles, work on character development, and master intricate choreography. It's a journey into the heart of musical storytelling!
Instructor: Jake Fisher
Capacity:16
Description: Ignite your passion for sports with a mix of team-building activities to exciting competitions. From basketball to kickball, to four square - this engaging environment helps young athletes foster a love for sports while improving skills.
Instructor: Paul Barker, Buckley computer science teacher and Robotics team advisor
Description: Students work in teams of two to build and program VEX robots. The teams then compete in groups of two teams versus two teams.
Instructor: Jeremy Fox, Buckley Lower School Teacher
Capacity: 14
Description: Do you love sports? Join a sports camp, where every day is fun under the sun! We’ll be playing all sports ranging from basketball, football, wiffle ball, kickball, ultimate frisbee and so much more!
Instructor: Harley and Lily Tricarico
Capacity: 14
Description: Each week for kids 6-8 years old we will focus on fundamental swimming skills; basic stroke, water safety essentials, etc. Depending on the swimmer's progression we will add games (Marco Polo, Colors, Sharks and Minnows, etc.), bonding activities, and competitions. Keep in mind, if we feel that the kids are not able to swim as effectively or strongly, for their safety we will focus more on teaching them the proper technique.
Please note: This is not a swim lesson. All students MUST know how to swim without a life vest.
Week 4 Summer Camp Activities | July 8-12
Instructor: Alyssa Ortega
Capacity: 14
Description: Get ready for a summer filled with fun and games! At the Board Game Camp, you'll have the chance to play a variety of exciting board games and learn what makes them so much fun. Our amazing instructors will show you how to play new games, think strategically, and work as a team. But that's not all - you'll also have the chance to create your very own board game! You'll get to be the designer, coming up with the rules, the game pieces, and the fun. By the end of the camp, you'll have created a board game that you can play with your friends and family. Get ready for a summer filled with laughter, creativity, and lots of fun!
Instructor: Lauren MacLean
Capacity: 14
Description: When crafting there are no mistakes, just curious creations. Join us in making fun projects that will show your creativity. Projects will include tie dye, slime, raised salt/marble painting, and so much more! This camp is a great opportunity for artists to develop creativity and create with confidence in a fun and loving environment.
Instructor: Zoe Bartholomew
Capacity: 12
Description: Practice dancing skills and techniques, creating new dances, playing games, and learning combinations to get ready to perform for the kid's parents!
Instructor: Reagan Drake
Capacity: 14
Description: Unleash your inner star as we explore classic musicals, learning captivating song and dance numbers. Students will audition for solos, delve into musical styles, work on character development, and master intricate choreography. It's a journey into the heart of musical storytelling!
Instructor: Jake Fisher
Capacity: 16
Description: Ignite your passion for sports with a mix of team-building activities to exciting competitions. From basketball to kickball, to four square - this engaging environment helps young athletes foster a love for sports while improving skills.
Instructor: Jeremy Fox
Capacity: 16
Description: Do you love sports? Join a sports camp, where every day is fun under the sun! We’ll be playing all sports ranging from basketball, football, wiffle ball, kickball, ultimate frisbee and so much more!
Instructors: Harley and Lily Tricarico
Capacity: 14
Description: Each week for kids 9-13 years old we will focus on achieving new water skills. Depending on the skill levels, we will be addressing particular games and practices for essential safety and progression in strokes, dives, and movement in the pool. We will focus on bonding games as well as competitions like relay races, in-water sports (water polo, water volleyball), and other activities (Sharks and Minnows, Treasure hunt, treading water challenge, etc) that can increase a student’s swimming skills.