Outdoor education at its best! Our summer program brings all the beauty of art and nature to children ages 2y11m to 6 years in the primary group, while elementary and middle students up to age 13 attend specialist camps. Join us for epic hands-on messy fun, stories, songs, art, water play, sand play, group games, cooking, gardening, lunch and outdoor/indoor activities all summer long! Our experienced and energetic staff is ready to have a BLAST.
❤️ Building Block Commons Summer Camp Registration opens to the public at 8am on Valentine’s Day: Saturday, February 14, 2026! ❤️
Please Note: You can make your account ahead of time in our enrollment portal but you won’t be able to get a spot registering until Feb 14th unless you are currently enrolled in our school.) https://app.enrollsy.com/r/mZ4LEvr0JH3ljH3L7717b
Building Block Commons Summer Camps 2026
Traditional Summer Camps: Ages 2y11m – 6 years
Campers must be potty trained. Wear a bathing suit and bring a lunch. We explore a theme and have a BLAST inside and outside playing with art, water sports, goats, chickens, gardens and our famous Mud Kitchen!
All Traditional Camp Sessions
- 9:00am – 2:00pm
- 2 days per week / 2 weeks
- Traditional Camp Cost: $400
Choose from
- Option 1: Monday/Wednesday, 9am-2pm
- Option 2: Tuesday/Thursday, 9am-2pm
**Choosing all four days of the week: Monday – Thursday will just be a repeat for your child, so it’s discouraged**
Session Dates & Themes
Session 1: June 1st – 11th / Science Camp
Session 2: June 15th – 25th / Color Camp
CAMP CLOSED: June 29th – July 5th
Session 3: July 6th – 16th / Art Camp
Session 4: July 20th – 30th / Animal Camp
Session 5: August 3rd – 13th / Movement Camp
Register Here!
Traditional Camp Descriptions:
Session 1: June 1st-11th
Science Camp
Attention Scientists: Scientific method, beakers, protective gear to bring home, experiments galore! Register Here!
Session 2: June 15th-25th
Color Camp
Attention Sensory Kids: Messy play, splatter, colored foam party, rainbows everywhere! Register Here!
Session 3: July 6th-16th
Art Camp
Attention Artists: REAL art, messy art, mega size art and take home supplies! Register Here!
Session 4: July 20th-30th
Animal Camp
Attention Animal Lovers: animal husbandry, take home (plush) animals for care, veterinary medicine. Register Here!
Session 5: August 3rd-13th
Movement Camp
Attention Engineers: planes, trains, rockets, and earthquake proof buildings! Register Here!
Specialist Summer Camps: Ages 7-13
All Specialty Camp Sessions
- 8:30am – 1:30pm
- 4 days / one week (Monday – Thursday)
- Specialty Camp Cost: $450 plus $75 supplies fee ($525)
2026 Themes & Dates
Wellness Retreat: July 6th – 9th
Dungeons and Dragons: July 20th – 23rd
Babysitter’s Club: July 20th – 23rd
Woodworking Level 1: July 27th – 30th
Woodworking Level 2: August 3 – 6th
Theater: August 3rd – 6th
Hiking: August 10th – 13th
Register Here!
Specialty Camp Descriptions:
Discover the ultimate summer experience for your tween at our Wellness Retreat Summer Camp! Delve into each day filled with enriching activities designed to nurture mind, body, and soul. Experience the tranquility of guided meditation and mindfulness exercises, followed by rejuvenating yoga sessions in our serene yurt sanctuary.
Venture outdoors for exciting exploration and refreshing water play, or find inspiration for journaling and sketching under the shade of a tree or within our beautiful garden.
Unleash creativity with daily art sessions, featuring engaging projects such as crafting mala beads, designing zen gardens, manifesting dreams with vision boards, and harmonizing with singing bowls. Plus, indulge in hands-on culinary adventures, mastering the art of crafting nutritious smoothies, protein-packed energy balls, vibrant salads, and wholesome grain bowls.
Join us for a week of growth, wellness, and joy at our Wellness Retreat Summer Camp—where every moment is an opportunity for your camper to thrive! Register Here!
Dungeons & Dragons
Calling all adventurers! D&D is a story-driven role playing game. Students and their fellow adventurers will be tested in many ways including teamwork, group decision making, strategy, imagination, creativity and mathematics. But it’s mostly just fantasy-style FUN! Register Here!
Babysitter’s Camp
Babysitter’s Club (four days in a row of marketable babysitting skills…Level 1 & 2 on same days). Register Here!
Woodworking Camps
For new or experienced woodworkers learning to use hand tools and some small motor electric tools. Choices of projects to complete, will go home with the completed items at the end of the session! Register Here!
Theater Camp
Lights, camera, action! At Theater Camp, we will dive into the exciting world of drama, exploring voice projection, character development, improvisation, stagecraft and stage movement. Through fun games, creative projects, and team-based rehearsals, campers will build confidence, teamwork, and storytelling skills. The week culminates in a short performance where campers will showcase their creativity on stage for our younger camp group! Register Here!
Hiking Camp All Levels
Great for novices or pros who love to be outdoors and ready to learn from seasoned backpackers! Hikes will include ALL NEW HIKING SPOTS near and far. All gear provided! Register Here!
Each year BBC opens summer camp registration to non-students on this special Valentine’s Day date. We promise to you these very popular summer camps sell out fast so be sure to be ready! If you miss a chance at a spot you’d love to have this year remember: “Valentine’s Day” is the day to be ready for next year’s registration of summer fun at BBC!
Building Block Commons
125 Kingston Rd, Exeter, NH
(603) 778-1383
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