Summer

Academic Enrichment

Academic Enrichment

Our academic camps can be taken just for fun, to get ahead or for review. We offer opportunities in many different areas and grade levels. Each class is sure to make learning different and exciting!
 
Academic Enrichment Camps are only offered in July and August 2024.

Make it a Full Day at Summer Saints!

Mix and match morning and afternoon camps to create a full day with lunch included. Explore: Specialty, Athletics or Day Camp!

Build each week so the schedule works for you:
  • 8 - 9 a.m. Early Birds

  • 9 a.m. - Noon Morning Camp (Specialty, Athletic, Academic, Morning Mania)

  • Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch & Lounge 

  • 1 - 4 p.m. Afternoon Camp (Specialty, Athletic, Academic, Afternoon Adventures)

  • 4 - 5 p.m. Bonus Hour

Academic Enrichment Camps

July 15 - 19

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  • ABC Detectives! (Morning)

    Rising JK - K  
    July 15 - 19  
    9:00 a.m. - Noon 
    $230
     
    Can you keep a secret? This is only for JK and K students. It’s Top Secret! Each day we will be sent a secret mission from the top dog, the head of THE agency! As a team, we will put on our detective hats and piece together the clues to figure out which letter of the alphabet is the focus of our investigation. It will be a week of mysterious fun filled with play, problem solving, crafting, cooking, and uncovering a few of the mysteries of the alphabet! If you like mysteries, clues or pretending to be a spy or detective, the ABC Detectives is for you!    
     
    Margaret Hunter, St. Christopher’s Extended Day Teacher 
  • ABC Detectives! (Afternoon)

    Rising JK - K  
    July 15 - 19  
    1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  
    $230
     
    Can you keep a secret? This is only for JK and K students. It’s Top Secret! Each day we will be sent a secret mission from the top dog, the head of THE agency! As a team, we will put on our detective hats and piece together the clues to figure out which letter of the alphabet is the focus of our investigation. It will be a week of mysterious fun filled with play, problem solving, crafting, cooking, and uncovering a few of the mysteries of the alphabet! If you like mysteries, clues or pretending to be a spy or detective, the ABC Detectives is for you!    
     
    Margaret Hunter, St. Christopher’s Extended Day Teacher

July 22 - 26

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  • Bird's Eye View of 1st Grade 

    Rising 1st Graders 
    July 22 - 26 
    9:00 a.m. - Noon 
    $230
     
    This camp is for the birds! Rising first graders will practice reading, writing, math, and STEM skills all while learning some amazing facts about birds. Did you know that chickens are the closest relative to dinosaurs? Have you ever heard a bird talk exactly like a human? And how do different birds build their nests? We’ll learn all about these interesting creatures with fun art projects and activities! 
     
    Laura Smith, St. Christopher's Lower School Co-Teacher
  • Get a Jump Start! 2nd Grade Preview (Morning)

    Rising 2nd Graders
    July 22 - 26
    9 a.m. - Noon
    $230

    With summer nearing the finish line, let’s jump into a variety of reading, writing, and math activities. We’ll brush up on the skills you mastered last year, and take a sneak peek at all the exciting learning that’s headed your way this fall. We’ll use fun, interactive games to strengthen your reading, writing, and math skills. 

    Amy Buerlein, St. Christopher’s School 2nd Grade Teacher
  • Ways with Writing - Cursive and Typing Class  

    Rising 2nd - 4th Graders  
    July 22 - 26 
    9:00 a.m. - Noon 
    $230 
     
    Ways with Writing Camp is an introduction to cursive handwriting practice and typing. It will provide students with a wide variety of fine motor tasks, along with cursive stroke and keyboarding instruction and practice. Campers will learn tips and strategies to build strong foundations for both ways to write. 
     
    Dana Kuhlen, St. Christopher’s 2nd grade Teacher 
  • Get a Jump Start! 2nd Grade Preview (Afternoon)

    Rising 2nd Graders
    July 22 - 26
    1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    $230

    With summer nearing the finish line, let’s jump into a variety of reading, writing, and math activities. We’ll brush up on the skills you mastered last year, and take a sneak peek at all the exciting learning that’s headed your way this fall. We’ll use fun, interactive games to strengthen your reading, writing, and math skills. 

    Amy Buerlein, St. Christopher’s School 2nd Grade Teacher

July 29 - August 2

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  • Kindergarten Kickoff!

    Rising K
    July 29 - August 2
    9 a.m. - Noon
    $230

    Kindergarten here we come!  Whether you are new to StC or veteran StC JK student, join us as we play games, build together, and explore the exciting world of reading, writing, and math in Kindergarten. We’ll tour the Lower School and even play on the giant “big boy” playground! Enjoy this opportunity to make new friends and learn the ropes before school starts!

    Hayden Vick, St. Christopher’s Kindergarten Teacher
  • Jump into First Grade 

    Rising 1st grade  
    July 29 - August 2 
    9:00 a.m. - Noon 
    $230
      
    Let’s give your rising first grader a boost of confidence and a kickstart to reading and math right before they head back to school! We will start to think and act like first grade boys and girls by participating in morning meeting discussions, working in small cooperative groups on reading, writing and math skills, listening to award-winning stories, and sharing our learning at the end of the day. We’ll also have fun doing independent projects and getting a feel for the first grade routine. Let’s get our first grade feet wet in a first grade classroom with a first grade teacher and make new first grade friends! 

    Whitney Mathews, St. Christopher’s 1st Grade Teacher, Reading Specialist
  • Leap into Learning

    Rising 3rd 
    July 29 - August 2
    9:00 a.m. - Noon
    $230

    Rise to the occasion and get ready for 3rd grade. Explore the fundamentals of reading and math with this half-day infusion of learning and fun. Campers will brush up on academic skills through a variety of literacy and math based activities and games. 
     
    Dana Kuhlen, St. Christopher’s 2nd grade Teacher
  • Summer Work & Study Skills

    Rising 5th - 6th Grade
    July 29 - August 2
    1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
    $230

    Is your summer work still looming over your head?  Want to sharpen your reading and writing skills before returning to school?  Not sure how to take and organize notes about the text?  We'll spend the week working towards the completion of summer reading assignments. Campers will work together to read, write, and think critically about their assigned texts.  

    Sarah Hubard, St. Christopher’s 5th grade teacher
    Quentin Moore, St. Christopher’s 5th grade teacher

August 5 - 9

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  • Jump into Kindergarten

    Rising K
    August 5 - 9
    9 a.m. - Noon
    $230

    Kindergarten here we come!  Whether you are new to StC or veteran StC JK student, join us as we play games, build together, and explore the exciting world of reading, writing, and math in Kindergarten. We’ll tour the Lower School and even play on the giant “big boy” playground! Enjoy this opportunity to make new friends and learn the ropes before school starts!

    Ashley Gallienne, St. Christopher’s Kindergarten Teacher
  • Jump into First Grade

    Rising 1st grade 
    August 5 – 9
    9:00 a.m. - Noon
    $230
     
    Let’s give your rising first grader a boost of confidence and a kickstart to reading and math right before they head back to school! We will start to think and act like first grade boys and girls by participating in morning meeting discussions, working in small cooperative groups on reading, writing and math skills, listening to award-winning stories, and sharing our learning at the end of the day. We’ll also have fun doing independent projects and getting a feel for the first grade routine. Let’s get our first grade feet wet in a first grade classroom with a first grade teacher and make new first grade friends!

    Whitney Mathews, St. Christopher’s 1st Grade Teacher, Reading Specialist
  • Algebra II Boot Camp

    Rising 8th - 10th Graders
    August 5 - 9
    9 a.m. - Noon
    $230

    Algebra II Boot Camp focuses on improving skills and building confidence to help each student prepare for Algebra II. Students will review all major concepts from Algebra I through independent practice, small group activities, and one-on-one instruction.

    Jeb Britton, St. Christopher’s Upper School Teacher of Mathematics and Coach
  • Pre-Calculus Boot Camp

    Rising 10th - 12th Graders
    August 5 - 9
    1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    $230

    The Precalculus Prep Boot Camp focuses on improving skills and building confidence to help each student prepare for Precalculus. Students will review all major concepts from Algebra I and Algebra II through independent practice, small group activities, and one-on-one instruction. Right triangle trigonometry will also be reviewed.

    Jeb Britton, St. Christopher’s Upper School Teacher of Mathematics and Coach
  • Calculus Boot Camp

    Rising 11th - 12th Graders
    August 5 - 9
    4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
    $230

    The Calculus Boot Camp focuses on improving skills and building confidence to help each student be prepared for Calculus. Students will review all major algebra concepts, as well as trigonometry through independent practice, small groups activities, and one-on-one instruction. 

    Jeb Britton, St. Christopher’s Upper School Teacher of Mathematics and Coach

Contact Summer Saints

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    Nikki Jones 

    Senior Administrative Assistant
    (804) 282-3185 x2389
  • Photo of Jon Waite

    Jon Waite 

    Upper School Teacher of Mathematics and Coach
    (804) 282-3185 x4249
  • Photo of Janine Davila

    Janine Davila 

    Director of Auxiliary Operations
    (804) 282-3185 x5327
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    Drake Dragone 15

    Audio/Visual Manager and Assistant Technical Director of Ampersand
    (804) 282-3185 x4232
  • Photo of Michael Vick

    Hayden Vick 

    Lower School Teacher of Kindergarten and Coach
    (804) 282-3185 x2603