Give your kids an opportunity to spend their summer having fun on the Hilltop! Berwick Academy Summer Camps are open to ALL kids looking to have an amazing experience!
From June 3 – August 23, 2024 Berwick Academy is offering a wide array of summer programs for campers of all ages! Check out all the summer camp offerings below and in this full Summer on the Hilltop 2024 Brochure! You’ll be able to find something for anyone!
Registration Opens on Wednesday, January 10 at 9 a.m.
Register Early! Berwick Academy summer camps are popular and in high demand. Spots fill up fast! Sign up before January 31, 2024 and receive early bird discount pricing!
*NEW* Camp Concierge Service
We know that planning your children’s summer activities can be a little overwhelming. We’re here to help! Let us find the camps that fit into your schedule by tying out our new CAMP CONCIERGE SERVICE! The perfect summer is as easy as answering a few simple questions. Click the button below to give it a try!
Extended Day
Before Care and/or After Care
Need a little extra time? You may add before and or after care to your camper’s week. Drop off is from 8-8:30 a.m. and we will get them to their camp on time! Extend your camper’s day following camp until 4 p.m.
Pre-K+ • Mon.-Fri. • 8-9 a.m. • $65 (5 day camps), $52 (4 day camps), $39 (3 day camps)
Pre-K+ • Mon.-Fri. • 12-1 p.m. • $65 (5 day camps), $52 (4 day camps), $39 (3 day camps)
Lunch Break
Looking to combine a morning and afternoon camp together for your camper, or extend the fun with friends for lunch? Let us provide supervision and playtime for an hour by picking them up from their morning camp and bringing them to their afternoon camp. You pack the lunch, we bring the fun! Parents/guardians are also welcome to pick up your child in between camps for lunch and return for the afternoon session.
2024 Summer Camps at Berwick Academy
Camps are listed as the grade your child will be entering in the 2024-25 school year. Spaces are limited and spots will fill quickly! If a program is full, please sign up for the waitlist.
BASE CAMP & BASE CAMP ADVENTURE (PreK – Grade 5)
Summer Explorers “BASE” Camps
Join us for BASE Camp–Berwick Academy Summer Explorers! Each week will be filled with creativity, nature, outdoor play, games, sprinklers/water games, and more! Berwick Academy staff and counselors will be guiding campers through safe and fun experiences across the entire campus. Every week will bring new experiences, friends, and memories! This summer we’re excited to partner with Tammy Jones of Doodlebugz Studio in Berwick for arts and crafts on campus as part of BASE Camp for all ages! Campers will get creative in a variety of mediums, using materials such as air dry clay, paint, glass, and more! Berwick Academy Director of Dance, Cat Wagner will also be bringing dance, acro, and movement to BASE Camp this summer for multiple sessions. Learn More!
BASE Camp | Pre-K (age 4) – Grade 2 | Multiple Weeks
Session 1 Mon.-Fri. *June 17-21* 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $417 (No June 19)
Session 2 Mon.-Fri. June 24-28 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $489
Session 3 Mon.-Fri. July 8-12 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $489
Session 4 Mon.-Fri. July 15-19 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $489
Session 5 Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $489
Session 6 Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $489
Cost: $375 / $440 / Register Here!
BASE Camp Adventure
BASE Adventure is a version of BASE Camp for our older campers! During this camp more time will be spent on the amazing trails throughout Berwick Academy’s 80+ acre campus, exploring all that nature has to offer. BASE Adventure will also feature activities with Doodlebugz Studio and Berwick Academy Dance. Each week the group will visit a different offsite location (listed below) on Thursdays for more adventure and excitement! Learn More!
BASE Camp Adventure | Grade 3 – 5 | Multiple Weeks
Session 1 Mon.-Fri. *June 17-21* 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $544 (No camp on Weds. June 19)
Session 2 Mon.-Fri. June 24-28 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $644
Session 3 Mon.-Fri. July 8-12 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3-5 $644
Session 4 Mon.-Fri. July 15-19 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3-5 $644
Session 5 Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3-5 $644
Session 6 Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 3-5 $644
Cost: $490 / $580 / Register Here!
Weekly Field Trips:
Session 1: White Pine Program Forest Adventure
Session 2: Center for Wildlife Animal Adventure
Session 3: Take Flight Aerial Adventure Course
Session 4: Indoor Ascent Rock Climbing Gym
Session 5: Seven Rivers Paddleboarding Adventure
Session 6: Seven Rivers Kayaking Adventure
ARTS CAMPS
Storybook Theater | Grades 1-4 | July 8-12
Storybook Theater Camp will use skills like creativity and teamwork to bring a storybook to life. The week will be filled with improv games, costume designing, and rehearsals all culminating in a live performance for friends and family at the end of the week! About the Instructor: Guinevere Hilton received her B.F.A. in Acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts where she studied Acting and Directing at Playwright’s Horizons Theater School. She has been sharing her love of theater through teaching and directing children and youth theater since 2000.
Mon.-Fri. July 8-12 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $472 / Register Here!
Nature Art Camp | Grades 2-4 | June 10-14
In this camp, participants will spend most of the day outside creating beautiful nature-inspired works of art! Campers can expect to make paintings, sculptures, weavings, and ceramics with natural found materials. Campers will be able to take home their creations each day to show their friends and family.
Mon.-Fri. June 10-14 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $444 / Register Here!
Dance Camp | Grades 2-5 | July 1-3
Dance Camp is suitable for all dancers from novice movers to experienced groovers. Participants will study contemporary dance techniques and play choreography games. Dancers should wear comfortable clothing that they can easily move in!
Mon.-Wed. July 1-3 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $222 / Register Here!
Hooray Clay! Handbuilding Clay Camp | Grades 2-5 | July 1-3
Participants will create all kinds of fun things out of clay! Creations may include turtles, houses, bowls, monster mugs, cats, dogs, and more! Campers should bring their curiosity and excitement to learn new things!
Mon.-Wed. July 1-3 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $275 / Register Here!
Comic Creatives | Grades 2-6 | June 17-21 (No June 19)
Soar into the world of comics with Comic Creatives! Young artists will learn everything there is to know about the creation of comics from start to finish. They’ll explore different comic styles, such as the classic comic strip, manga, and the superhero golden age. Artists will produce their own comic book with unique characters and illustrations to share with their family and friends. Sages Entertainment.
Mon.-Fri.* June 17-21* 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
*No camp on Wednesday, June 19
Cost: $503 / Register Here!
Costume Creative | Grades 5-8 | June 24-28
Be who you want to be in Costume Creatives! Participants will learn how to use simple everyday recyclable materials to make awesome costumes, props, armor, and more. From planning on paper to crafting with a variety of mediums, campers will be guided through the entire creation process. Campers will have access to sewing machines and learn some sewing basics. This is a camp of experimentation, creativity, and reworking ideas! Bring your imagination and let’s make something awesome! This camp will travel off campus one day to thrift materials.
Mon.-Fri. June 24-28 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $444 / Register Here!
Intro to Film & Animation | Grades 5-8 | July 8-12
Introduction to Film & Animation is designed to take those with an interest in cinema and turn them into budding filmmakers/animators. This hybrid course will touch on everything from storyboarding to stop-motion animation and live-action filmmaking. Campers will work in all phases of production from pre-production planning to editing on Adobe Premiere. On the last day of class, campers will have a community film screening to celebrate their work.
Mon.-Fri. July 8-12 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $528 / Register Here!
Sketch Comedy Camp | Grades 5-8 | July 15-19
Sketch Comedy Camp is for those who love to make people laugh! Participants will discover their comedic self through an immersive experience, writing, rehearsing, and performing their own original comedy skits. Campers will learn about the power of collaborative arts, hone their observational and listening skills, and build on acting fundamentals. Campers will also watch classic and current comedians to learn about timing and personal style. There will be a live show on the last day of camp. Notebooks will be available and students are encouraged to bring their computer for writing only. About the Instructor: Stephanie S. Lazenby is a theater-maker, with a focus on comedy and original productions. She brings years of professional experience as a writer, performer, and producer to her educational work. She is the creator, facilitator, and host of Couch to Mic, a comedy performance and writing workshop for adults, featured at 3S Artspace in downtown Portsmouth, NH. Stephanie is a juried Artist-in-Residence through the New Hampshire State Council on the Arts.
Mon.-Fri. July 15-19 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $444 / Register Here!
Let’s Get Our Hands Dirty | Grades 5-9 | June 3-7
Get messy! In this camp, campers will learn how to ice dye (with a few white items from home), try out paper marbling, make small trinket bowls out of clay, and experiment with silicone and/or concrete molds. Campers will work on a different project each day, and will end the week with a cool selection of handmade items to keep or give as gifts. Please note that projects are subject to change. *Drop off and pick up at The Craft Barn, Kittery
Mon.-Fri. June 3-7 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $528 / Register Here!
Sewing 101: Let’s Make a Travel Bag | Grades 5-9 | June 10-14
Carry your creativity with you in your very own travel bag! Over the course of the week, campers will learn the basics of operating a Singer Sewing machine, and turn a pile of fabric, straps, and buckles into a handmade bag they can use to tote all their belongings in.
Mon.-Fri. June 10-14 12-3 p.m.
Cost: $278 / Register Here!
Adventures in Photography | Grades 5-9 | July 1-3
Adventures in Photography is an action-packed camp! For two days, the camp will travel to multiple destinations to explore and photograph a variety of subjects. Each travel day will have themes and objectives that push campers to expand their style and compositional skills. Campers will experiment with the manual photography settings on their phones and on personal digital cameras. On the third day, the camp will photograph locally and spend most of the day in the Digital Lab printing and framing their best work! Please note that this program uses Berwick Academy vehicles each day and will travel daily rain or shine. Students should bring a phone/digital camera.
Mon.-Wed. July 1-3 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $333 / Register Here!
Needle Felting Fun! | Grades 5-9 | July 22-26
Needle Felting Fun will teach campers everything they need to know to make cute, fuzzy creations and gifts out of wool. This camp is perfect for the creative, sensory-seeking campers who love to craft and are looking for a relaxing hobby!
Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $278 / Register Here!
Sewing 101: Everyday Items | Grades 5-9 | July 22-26
Campers will bring fashion where you least expect it by learning how to sew everyday items. The week will be spent working on one small project each day, including but not limited to silk eye masks, pillowcases, scrunchies, drawstring bags, and coin purses. Campers will leave at the end of the week with an arsenal of handmade gifts, and the know-how and instructions to make them again at home.
Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $278 / Register Here!
Sewing & Crafting: Self Care Series | Grades 5-9 | August 5-9
Campers will learn how to make a variety of “self-care” items. Projects may include silk eye masks, rice-filled heat packs, gemstone-shaped soaps, flavored all-natural lip balm, hand-poured candles, custom pillowcases, and bath bombs. Please note that projects are subject to change. Drop off/pick up is at The Craft Barn, Kittery.
Mon.-Fri. Aug. 5-9 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $528 / Register Here!
Metalsmithing | Grades 5+ | June 10-14
Prior experience is not required in this beginner/intermediate camp. Campers will cover fundamental skills, soldering techniques, sawing, and light forming. Working with copper, brass, and silver, campers will be able to create and complete a variety of wearable, functional pieces. Participants will also learn how to incorporate colorful epoxy resin into their projects. Students should bring a sketchbook.
Mon.-Fri. June 10-14 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $350 / Register Here!
Intro to Improv | Grades 5+ | July 29-August 2
Expect the unexpected in Improv Camp! Campers will focus on the basic rules of improv and learn how to be creative on the spot, support each other in an ensemble setting, and take healthy risks on stage. Emphasis will be placed on listening to each other, placing the needs of the group or a scene partner over individual agendas, and learning how to tap into and act out creative impulses!
Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $239 / Register Here!
Intro to Play/Screen Writing | Grades 5+ | July 29-August 2
Aspiring writers will have the opportunity to workshop ideas, story lines, and concepts to create their own scripts for film or theater. They will learn how to give and receive feedback and how to integrate it into their work. Campers will hone their listening and critical thinking skills and gain confidence as writers and collaborators. Campers will need to bring their own laptop or tablet.
Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $294 / Register Here!
Songwriting | Grades 5+ | July 29-August 2
Participants will discover their creative spirit through songwriting! Campers will learn all the basic writing and workshoping strategies needed to pen authentic and original music. About the Instructor: Abrielle Scharff is a singer-songwriter from Portsmouth, NH, currently based out of New York City. With a bachelor’s degree in songwriting and arts management, she has spent the last ten years dedicated and devoted to music. Abrielle has worked with many preforming and recording artists and been recognized internationally for her songwriting credentials.
Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $222 / Register Here!
Wheel Throwing & Hand Building Ceramics | Grades 5+ | July 29-August 2
This camp will teach basic hand-building, wheel throwing, and glazing techniques for novice or experienced ceramicists. Campers will receive their pieces following the program as they will need to be fired upon the week’s completion.
Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $329 / Register Here!
Explorations with Mixed Media | Grades 6-9 | June 17-21 (No June 19)
In this mixed-media workshop campers will learn new techniques, incorporate mixed-media materials into their artwork, and expand their art skills. Mixed-media elements will include drawing and painting materials, wire, beads, boxes, weaving, photos, text, and much more!
Mon.-Fri. *June 17-21* 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
*No camp on Wednesday, June 19
Cost: $350 / Register Here!
Crafty Canvas | Grades 6+ | July 15-19
This camp blends the captivating worlds of printmaking and painting! Campers will showcase their creativity in a fun and inspiring environment. Our experienced instructors will guide them through unique projects that will foster artistic growth and imagination.
Mon.-Fri. July 15-19 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $361 / Register Here!
Rug Hooking | Grades 6+ | July 15-19
Unleash your creativity in the fascinating world of rug hooking! This camp is suitable for all skill levels! Campers ranging from budding creators to experienced textile artists will all develop new skills throughout the week.
Mon.-Fri. July 15-19 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $294 / Register Here!
ENRICHMENT CAMPS
My First Passport | Grades K-2 | July 15-19
My First Passport is designed for participants to develop a global mindset and build international awareness early in life. Campers will explore cultural differences, play geography games, and learn about famous landmarks, world currencies, current events, and the role of international institutions like the United Nations! Campers will role-play as diplomats and discuss solutions to key global problems like hunger, poverty, and pollution.
Mon.-Fri. July 15-19 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $472 / Register Here!
My First Lemonade Stand | Grades 1-3 | June 17-21 (No June 19)
In My First Lemonade Stand young campers become “lemonade entrepreneurs” and learn how to make yummy lemonade and earn money selling it! From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits to experimenting with recipes, campers will have fun while developing business savvy. At the end of the week campers will launch the lemonade stand to raise money for charity!
Mon.-Fri. *June 17-21* 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
*No camp on Wednesday, June 19
Cost: $389 / Register Here!
Aspiring Fashionistas | Grades 3-5 | June 24-28
In this stylish camp, participants will gain knowledge of the fashion industry and develop skills in sketching, design, marketing, journalism, and branding. Campers will explore popular brands, analyze industry trends, design various articles of clothing, define their own brand, explore careers in fashion, and more!
Mon.-Fri. June 24-28 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $472 / Register Here!
My First Craft Fair | Grades 3-5 | July 22-26
In this camp, participants will explore the ingenuity and creativity of small business entrepreneurship. Campers will produce goods, develop appealing advertising, and design unique displays. The camp will cover related topics such as counting currency, budgeting, profit margins, buying and selling, and assessing the quality of goods. The camp will conclude with a showcase craft fair where the young entrepreneurs will sell their creations to friends and family using faux money.
Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $472 / Register Here!
CSI South Berwick | Grades 3-8 | June 25-27, July 23-25
Has your camper always wanted to become a detective? Now is their chance to string the clues together in CSI South Berwick! Campers will be immersed in forensic activities and experience everything from fingerprinting to assessing a crime scene. Participants should bring their sharp minds, intuition, and keen observation skills. Drop off/pick up will be at the South Berwick Police Department. Campers signed up for a morning camp will be transported by BA staff.
Session 1 Tues.-Thurs. June 25-27 1-4 p.m. Grades 6-8
Session 2 Tues.-Thurs. July 23-25 1 -4 p.m. Grades 3-5
Cost: $256 / Register Here!
Baking for Gifts & Enjoyment | Grades 5-9 | June 17-21 (No June 19)
Campers will focus on baking recipes that can be given as gifts or enjoyed on their own. Recipes may include; banana bread, chocolate chip cookies, whoopie pies, and blueberry muffins. Camp will also involve a walk to the local police or fire station to deliver some homemade baked goods. Please note, recipes will include gluten, dairy, and eggs.
Mon.-Fri. *June 17-21* 1-3 p.m.
*No camp on Wednesday, June 19
Cost: $250 / Register Here!
International Cooking | Grades 5-9 | June 17-21 (No June 19)
Campers will jump right into the kitchen cooking fresh dishes from all over the globe! The camp will take a field trip to a local farm to hand-select ingredients for their creations. Dishes may include; homemade pasta, crepes, omelets, and hand-tossed pizza. Please note, that recipes may include gluten, dairy, and eggs.
Mon.-Fri. *June 17-21* 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
*No camp on Wednesday, June 19
Cost: $306 / Register Here!
Model UN | Grades 5-9 | July 8-12
In Model UN campers will act as United Nations delegates, collaborating in teams to develop policy recommendations and debate current global issues aligned to the UN’s sustainable development goals. Campers will enhance their research and communication skills, while gaining a solid exposure to debating international affairs, problem solving in a diplomatic context, and making persuasive presentations.
Mon.-Fri. July 8-12 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $472 / Register Here!
Dungeons & Dragons | Grades 5+ | July 1-3
Participants will enter the world of adventure and magic that is Dungeons & Dragons! Players will join a band of brave heroes as they explore mystical realms, battle fearsome monsters, and solve intricate puzzles, guided by experienced dungeon masters. Campers will forge lifelong friendships, hone their creativity, and develop critical thinking skills while embarking on epic quests in a supportive and inclusive environment perfect for both beginners and experienced players.
Mon.-Wed. July 1-3 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $306 / Register Here!
Sign Language Camp | Grades 5+ | July 1-3
Sign Language Camp immerses campers in the culture of American Sign Language. Participants will work together on storytelling, poetry, and learning the basics of how to have a conversation. Campers will have the chance to be creative and active while building a foundation for a new language.
Mon.-Wed. July 1-3 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $220 / Register Here!
TWEENS Survival Skills Camp | Grades 6-9 | July 22-26
The TWEENS Survival Skills Camp is designed to challenge and inspire tween-aged campers. The week at Zach’s Farm will help campers become more independent and develop skills in safe practices outdoors. Learning hand crafts, mapping, orienteering, firemaking, and carving are just a few of the activities that will build your tween’s confidence. There will be opportunities for leadership development and stewardship projects throughout the week to challenge those who are interested.
Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 *9 a.m.-3 p.m Mon.-Thurs. | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fri.
**Drop off and pick up at Zach’s Fram, York
Cost: $450 / Register Here!
College Admissions Boot Camp | Grades 11-12 | July 15-19
College Admissions Boot Camp provides students with all the tools they need to conduct a thorough, thoughtful, and successful college search. Participants will receive expert guidance on how to identify their best fit colleges, complete the Common Application, write an impactful college essay, and navigate the financial aid and scholarship process. Participants will use BA vehicles to visit several colleges and develop communication strategies for the college admissions process.
Mon.-Fri. July 15-19 8/9 a.m.-3/4 p.m.*
*9 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues., Thurs.
Cost: $500 / Register Here!
SPORTS & RECREATION CAMPS
Yoga & Mindfulness Adventure Camp | Pre-K-Grade 4 | June 10-14, July 29-August 1
Session 1: Pre-K-Grade 1
This camp is all about exploring mindful-based movement, SEL concepts, kindness, and calming practices. A typical day will include nature crafts, games, storytelling, and community-building activities.
Mon.-Fri. June 10-14 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $333 / Register Here!
Session 2: Grades 2-4
This action-based yoga camp is all about adventure and exploration. Campers can join us for a half-day experience investigating the themes of earth, water, fire, air, and ether through mindful movement, breathing exercises, simple meditation practices, nature crafts, storytelling, and mindful games. Each day one of the five elements will be featured inviting campers to experience a new sense of understanding and connection with the world around them.
Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $333 / Register Here!
Multisport Camp | Grades 2-5 | June 10-14
Multisport Camp is an excellent opportunity to try new sports, get great exercise, and have fun with peers! Campers will play a variety of sports and group games. Basic athletic skills that are transferable to all sports will be the focus, along with teamwork, kindness, and a positive attitude. Sessions will run both indoors and outdoors–rain or shine.
Mon.-Fri. June 10-14 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $467 / Register Here!
Whishmaker Stables Horseback Riding Camp | Grades 2-8 | Multiple Sessions
Whishmaker Stables Horseback Riding Camp offers a basic foundation to start excelling at riding horses. This camp is suitable for those who have never ridden as well as those who are consistently in a riding program. The facility boasts a large barn of 46 horses and ponies to provide options for any level rider. Outside of riding, the camp will feature educational sessions that focus on many different aspects of horse care such as proper diets, horse anatomy, tack parts, and basic first aid.
Session 1 Mon.-Fri. June 10-14 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Session 2 Mon.-Fri. July 8-12 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Session 3 Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Session 4 Mon.-Fri. Aug. 12-16 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
*Drop off and pick up at Whishmaker Stables, Rollinsford
Cost: $667 / Register Here!
Boys Bulldog Hoops Camp | Grades 2-9 | July 22-26
The camp will be directed and led by the boys varsity basketball coaches and assisted by an experienced group of varsity players. Campers will learn and refine foundational and advanced skills and receive recommendations for practicing individually. The coaches will utilize a mix of challenging drills, fun games, and half court/full court gameplay and discuss themes such as growth mindset, goal setting, and developing resilience through learning and growing within the sport. This camp is a great opportunity for basketball enthusiasts looking to hone their skills in the offseason or any player just wanting to learn the game.
1 Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 2-5
2 Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 6-9
Cost: $278 / Register Here!
Girls Bulldog Hoops Camp | Grades 2-9 | July 22-26
The camp will be directed and led by the girls varsity basketball coaches and assisted by an experienced group of varsity players. Campers will learn and refine foundational and advanced skills and receive recommendations for practicing individually. The coaches will utilize a mix of challenging drills, fun games, and half court/full court gameplay and discuss themes such as growth mindset, goal setting, and developing resilience through learning and growing within the sport. This camp is a great opportunity for basketball enthusiasts looking to hone their skills in the offseason or any player just wanting to learn the game.
1 Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 2-5
2 Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 6-9
Cost: $278 / Register Here!
Outlook Summer Golf Academy | Grades 2-12 | June 3-6, 10-13
Our Outlook Summer Golf Academy camp is designed to pique the interest of potential new golfers and offer experienced golfers the instruction they need to improve. With half and full day options this camp works for a variety of summer schedules. Half day campers will still have the opportunity to play a few holes on the golf course to practice their skills. Outlook will provide all equipment for participants. Lunch is provided for full day campers. About the Coach: Coach Michael Corriveau is certified as a USGTF and WGTF teaching professional. He has a great deal of experience coaching local high school players, as well as competitive junior players.
Half Day Mon.-Thurs. June 3-6 12-3 p.m. Grades 2-12
Full Day Mon.-Thurs. June 10-13 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Grades 4-12
*Drop off and pick up at The Links at Outlook, Berwick
Cost: $395 / $570 / Register Here!
Seven Rivers Island Adventure Camp | Grades 3-6 | July 1-3
Seven Rivers Island Adventure Camp is a three day excursion that will allow campers to develop basic paddling and wilderness skills necessary for exploring the outdoors and the significance of building community and stewardship.
Mon.-Wed. July 1-3 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
*Drop off and pick up at Seven Rivers Paddling, Portsmouth
Cost: $325 / Register Here!
Equischolars Horse Care Camp | Grades 3-8 | Multiple Sessions
The EquiScholars Horse Care Camp provides a truly unique journey that will bring campers closer to horses while fostering growth. This is a hands-on experience on a working farm. Horse-centered activities help deepen the animal’s connection to campers and participants will learn how to better communicate with and understand these magnificent creatures. From species-specific horse care and equine therapy techniques to advanced natural horsemanship, campers will share experiences, stories, and the joy of being with horses in this unique program.
Session 1 Mon.-Fri. June 17-21 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Session 2 Mon.-Fri. June 24-28 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Session 3 Mon.-Fri. July 15-19 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Session 4 Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Session 5 Mon.-Fri. Aug. 5-9 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
*Drop off and pick up at Great Heights Stable, Berwick
Cost: $467 / Register Here!
Red Alert Summer Skate Extravaganza | Grades 3-8 | July 1-3
Campers can get on board with the Red Alert skate crew for morning skate lessons and demonstrations! No level of experience is needed to try out this fun sport. Skaters should bring their boards (we will have extras for those who need one), helmets, and other preferred protective gear.
Mon.-Wed. July 1-3 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $278 / Register Here!
Archers Artemis Archery Camp | Grades 3+ | June 3-5
Those interested in developing their shooting skills can target Archers Artemis Archery Camp! Participants will learn all the basics of the National Training System and the shooting form of the US Olympic team, all taught by a USA Archery Level 4 Coach and Instructors. Campers will play various archery games and end with an official Pin Shoot.
Mon.-Wed. June 3-5* 9-11 a.m.
*June 6 Rain Date
**Drop off and pick up at Archers Artemis, Amesbury
Cost: $285 / Register Here!
KPYC Sailing Camp | Grades 5-8 | August 19-22
Set sail with KPYC Sailing this summer! Participants will be transported via motorboat from KPYC to a large float in the Portsmouth back channel to learn the ins and outs of sailing. This camp is designed for those who are ready to learn and practice fundamental sailing skills while gaining greater confidence skippering Optis or Vanguard 420s. Campers will be taught in sailing school boats and learn to confidently control the tiller and sail simultaneously in order to handle the boats independently. Youth will learn sailing nomenclature, knot tying, boat rigging, boat handling, wind direction, water safety, and boat maintenance. A Coast Guard approved Type III life jacket (vest style) is required.
Mon.-Fri. Aug. 19-22 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Drop off and pick up at Kittery Point Yacht Club, New Castle
Cost: $425 / Register Here!
Intro to Volleyball | Grades 5-9 | July 29-August 1
Intro to Volleyball will serve up a great opportunity for athletes to learn new skills in the sport of volleyball. The camp is designed to provide a strong foundation for proper mechanics in all aspects of the game, and includes game-like situations and drills to help facilitate faster learning and greater transfer of acquired skills to game situations. Coach Blanchard will place a strong emphasis on the laws of motor learning and biomechanics to ensure faster player development and increased learning. About the Coach: Coach Blanchard is a native New Englander who started his 30-year career playing beach volleyball in Maine and varsity collegiate volleyball at Westfield State College. He has coached at all levels and has 15 years of coaching experience in NCAA Division I Women’s volleyball, and served as the Head Coach for the UNH Women’s Volleyball team.
Mon.-Thurs. July 29-Aug. 1 9 a.m.-4 p.m.*
*9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Wed. | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thurs.
Cost: $333 / Register Here!
Ride the 5 with Liquid Dreams Surf Shop | Grades 5-12 | June 10-14
This camp is designed to teach all five wave and watercraft activities Liquid Dreams Surf Shop has to offer: surfing, boogie boarding, skimboarding, stand up paddling, and body surfing. Each day participants will be equipped with wetsuits and surfboards for a 1-2 hour morning surf session. After lunch, campers will work on other water activities or continue to surf. This camp will have a 5:1 student-to-instructor ratio.
Mon.-Fri. June 10-14 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
*Drop off and pick up at Liquid Dreams Surf Shop, York
Cost: $495 / Register Here!
Berwick Girls Field Hockey Academy | Grades 6-9 | June 17-21 (No June 19)
This camp will provide a space for campers of all field hockey skill levels to learn or improve on the fundamentals of the game. Athletes can expect a combination of 1v1 skills, passing and receiving, hitting, and fun games and scrimmages! Required equipment: field hockey stick, mouthguard, and shin guards.
Mon.-Fri.* June 17-21* 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
*No camp on Wednesday, June 19
Cost: $278 / Register Here!
Berwick Girls Lacrosse Academy | Grades 6-9 | June 17-21 (No June 19)
This camp is perfect for athletes looking to have fun while learning skills, honing strategy, gaining strength, and learning sportsmanship and leadership qualities. Each day will include small group and individual instruction, drills, and scrimmages fostering a love for lacrosse. No prior experience needed. Required equipment: stick, goggles, and mouthguard.
Mon.-Fri.* June 17-21* 1-3 p.m.
*No camp on Wednesday, June 19
Cost: $222 / Register Here!
Volleyball Advanced Skills Camp | Grades 7-12 | July 29-August 1
Volleyball Advanced Skills Camp will place a higher emphasis on incorporating skills into various game-like situations/game simulations. Campers should have one or more years of Middle School, Upper School, and/or club experience to participate in this camp. About the Coach: Coach Blanchard is a native New Englander who started his 30-year career playing beach volleyball in Maine and varsity collegiate volleyball at Westfield State College. He has coached at all levels and has 15 years of coaching experience in NCAA Division I Women’s volleyball, and served as the Head Coach for the UNH Women’s Volleyball team.
Mon.-Thurs. July 29-Aug. 1 9 a.m.-4 p.m.*
*9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Wed. | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thurs.
Cost: $333 / Register Here!
STEAM CAMPS
Nature’s Playground: Explore, Play, Create | Pre-K (at least 4)-Grade 1 | June 10-14
Campers will explore Berwick Academy’s own backyard in this nature-based camp! During Nature’s Playground: Explore, Play, Create, they’ll be encouraged to engage in outdoor play as well as learn and experience the wonders of the natural world through stories, outdoor activities, and creative art.
Mon.-Fri. June 10-14 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $222 / Register Here!
Clever Critters | Grades K-2 | June 3-6
Join us at the Center for Wildlife as campers explore the animal kingdom with the help of the Center’s non-releasable animal ambassadors. Participants will discover the great outdoors with the Center for Wildlife Environmental Educators. By focusing on a new animal each day, campers will hop, leap, and run to new adventures.
Mon.-Thurs. June 3-6 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
*Drop off and pick up at the Center for Wildlife, Cape Neddick
Cost: $333 / Register Here!
Digging Into Dinos Camp! | Grades K-2 | July 1-3
Digging into Dinos camp is perfect for paleontologists-in-training who want to create, question, experiment, and explore. Campers will use stories, songs, and puppets to learn about dinosaurs and archeology. Each day will be filled with tinkering, building, and play! Sages Entertainment.
Mon.-Wed. July 1-3 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $333 / Register Here!
Little Inventors | Grades K-2 | July 22-26
Campers can get their creative juices flowing in this innovative project-based program. They will identify the need for an invention, think on their feet, and create real structures and solutions. Campers will also learn about famous inventors and internalize how recent innovations improve our lives.
Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $475 / Register Here!
Robotics & Engineering 101 – Featuring LEGO | Grades K-3 | June 24-28
Robotics & Engineering 101 is a hands-on, creative, and exciting glimpse into the world of diverse robots and programming platforms, including LEGO Spike Prime. Campers will design, build, and program their robots, engaging in thrilling robotics and engineering challenges to enhance teamwork and critical thinking!
Mon.-Fri. June 24-28 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $612 / Register Here!
Museum Discovery Camp: Science & Art Exploration | Grades K-5 | June 19
Campers will explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through messy experiments, creative crafts and incredible art projects! This half day camp includes morning play time in the museum exhibits, followed by hands-on activities in the classrooms, and outdoor time for snack and lunch.
1 Wed. June 19 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. K-2
2 Wed. June 19 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 3-5
*Drop off and pick up at the Children’s Museum of NH, Dover
Cost: $100 / Register Here!
The Art of Magic | Grades 2-5 | July 8-12
It’s not just about tricks; in The Art of Magic, magicians-in-training will learn how to feel confident and empowered every day. Campers will build social skills while experimenting with high-quality magic props, top-secret file folders, and surprises! The week will culminate with an inclusive magic show for family and friends. Sages Entertainment
Mon.-Fri. July 8-12 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $612 / Register Here!
Adventures in STEAM: Unleashing Creativity & Curiosity | Grades 2-5 | July 15-19
Campers will experience the world of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) in this program centered on adventure and innovation. Participants will be guided through five jam-packed days of tinkering, building, experimenting, and designing. Coding, robots, bubbles, art, and more may be part of the daily themes. Adventures in STEAM is perfect for campers who want to create, question, experiment, and explore. Sages Entertainment
Mon.-Fri. July 15-19 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $612 / Register Here!
A Little Dirt Don’t Hurt Gardening Camp | Grades 2-5 | July 29-August 2
This exciting camp offers young garden enthusiasts the opportunity to connect with nature, cultivate their gardening skills and foster a love for the environment. Campers will be introduced to the joys of gardening by planting and caring for a variety of flowers, herbs, and vegetables. They’ll learn about spill, seeds, and growth as they get their hands in the soil and watch their plants thrive.
Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 1-3 p.m.
Cost: $222 / Register Here!
Let’s Build Rube Goldberg Machines | Grades 2-5 | July 29-August 2
This camp gives participants the opportunity to learn the value of perseverance, patience, and effort. Campers will learn who Rube Goldberg was and build, create, and design their own Rube Goldberg machines. This camp is all about student engagement, problem solving skills, and project-based learning using blocks, dominos, cups, Bee Bot robots, marble runs/tracks, magnets, KIBO robots, bouncy balls, make space materials, and much more!
Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $306 / Register Here!
Eco Explorers | Grades 3-5 | June 3-6
Eco Explorers are invited to explore nature at the Center for Wildlife and meet the non-releasable ambassador animals that will teach them about their unique adaptations, the roles they play in our ecosystem, and what they can do to help care for them. Campers should come prepared for games, crafts, and an up close look at amazing native wildlife species!
Mon.-Thurs. June 3-6 1-4 p.m.
*Drop off and pick up at the Center for Wildlife, Cape Neddick
Cost: $333 / Register Here!
Game Design Arcade | Grades 3-6 | June 10-14
Game Design Arcade is an opportunity for gamers to explore coding fundamentals while producing custom games, animations, and music. Participants will get hands-on experience designing, building, and programming a game of their design. Game designers will showcase their games on Friday at their very own Arcade. Sages Entertainment
Mon.-Fri. June 10-14 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $612 / Register Here!
Board Game Bonanza: Design & Play Camp | Grades 3-6 | July 22-26
Board game enthusiasts can explore the journey from idea to production in Board Game Bonanza: Design & Play Camp. Campers will use their art, math, and writing knowledge to craft their own games. Guided by Wayne, an avid board game enthusiast and creator with a collection of over a thousand games from around the world, campers will ignite their creative problem-solving skills and create a game that the whole family will love! Sages Entertainment
Mon.-Fri. July 22-26 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $612 / Register Here!
Robotics Exploration Featuring LEGO | Grades 3-6 | July 29-August 2
Campers will embark on a thrilling journey into robotics and engineering with Sages Entertainment’s weeklong workshop. The week will cover the world of diverse robots and programming platforms featuring LEGO Spike Prime. Campers will design, build, and program robots while participating in engaging challenges to boost teamwork and critical thinking. Sages Entertainment
Mon.-Fri. July 29-Aug. 2 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $612 / Register Here!
Summer Ecology Academy | Grades 5-9 | August 4-9
Join our partners at The Ecology School for a 6-day overnight camp at beautiful River Bend Farm in Saco, Maine. Campers come from all over for this immersive ecology summer learning camp. During a week-long program, campers will explore and connect with the ecosystems that make up our state’s unique ecology including visiting the farm on-site, exploring the surrounding forest, learning about their green campus, and a field trip to nearby tide pools. Daily, campers will explore with their field group and get to choose from a variety of camper-choice activities such as canoeing, outdoor cooking, and nature art. Each day ends with a campfire and reflection.
The Ecology School’s state-of-the-art River Bend Farm Campus on the banks of the Saco River will act as a home base. Campers will stay the night in the dormitory with Ecology School educators as counselors.
Sun.-Fri. Aug. 4-9 Overnight 5-9
*Drop off and pick up at The Ecology School, Saco
Registration Deadline:
The registration deadline for this specific camp is Monday, July 1.
Cancellation Policy (Specific to this Camp):
Minimum non-refundable payment at the time of registration: $155
Cancel before June 1 – Full refund minus $155
Cancel after July 1 – If paid in full, 75% of tuition will be refunded ($825), if not paid in full, anything above $275 will be refunded.
Cancellation within a week of program date – no refund
Full tuition is due by July 1, 2024
Cost: $1,100 / Register Here!
Robotics & Engineering – Featuring LEGO | Grades 6-8 | June 24-28
Campers can embark on an exciting exploration of robotics and engineering with Sages Entertainment’s weeklong workshop! Throughout the week campers will glimpse into the world of diverse robots and programming platforms, including LEGO Spike Prime. Campers will design, build, and program their robots, all while enjoying visits from Sages Entertainment’s Robot Ambassadors. There will be opportunity to engage in thrilling challenges that enhance teamwork and critical thinking skills. Join us for a week of hands-on learning, creative fun, and special encounters with our Robot Ambassadors! Sages Entertainment
Mon.-Fri. June 24-28 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Cost: $333 / Register Here!
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Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 600 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves. Founded in 1791 and rooted in a tradition of college preparation, our culture of innovation prepares students for a complex and dynamic world.
If you have any questions, please contact Margot Harrington, Director of Auxiliary Programs at mharrington@berwickacademy.org.
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