Summer Camp
Pre-K Summer Extension Program ($2,200 for 8-week program)
The Pre-K Summer Extension Program at State College Friends School is designed for students that will be in Pre-K for the 2024-2025 school year. This 8-week program incorporates the very best of our school year Pre-K program. Led by Teacher Deb and Teacher Rebecca, the program will incorporate learning and play with a focus on social-emotional learning through a variety of themed units.
The day ends at 3:00 PM. Students may join After Camp Care until 5:30 PM for an additional hourly fee.
The $200 deposit is non-refundable, non-transferable, and due at the time of registration. If a withdrawal from the Pre-K Summer Extension Program is received by 11:59 PM on May 19, 2024, all fees collected beyond the $200 non-refundable deposit will be refunded. A 50% refund of any fees collected, beyond the $200 non-refundable deposit, will be applied if withdrawn between May 19 and June 3, 2024. Withdrawal from the Pre-K Summer Extension Program after the program starts on June 3, 2024 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
K-3 Summer Camps ($250/week)
Friends will explore a variety of art mediums throughout the week. Campers will get creative and messy while making unique, one of a kind art pieces and DIY projects like lip balm, bath bombs and making tie-dye t-shirts!
This week campers will combine science, technology, engineering, and math skills through projects like balloon cars, paper bridges, slime, and more!
Tr. Eduardo, a native Spanish speaker, joins us for fun and games that will keep campers active while learning new language skills.
Tr. Eduardo, a native Spanish speaker, is back for a 2nd week of fun, games, and language.
Campers will explore the magic of science as they create different potions and other hands-on science experiments!
July 15 - 19: Nature and Stewardship with Mr. RyanMr. Ryan will lead campers through a week of exploring nature, stewardship, and sustainability!
The world is BIG, so we'll start small. State College is a beautiful place to live and a great place to start exploring before taking on the world. We'll begin our week by exploring our own backyard and asking questions about nature. We'll take those questions and form webs of answers. Then we'll see if the small connections we see have bigger meanings in our much bigger world!
July 22 - 26: Let the Games Begin - Summer Olympics (Week 1)Friends School Olympics will kick-off just in time to celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, with fun sports and games!
Another week of Friends School Olympics while we celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris!
Camp drop off begins daily at 8:00 AM, camp will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.4-7 Summer Camps ($250/week)
Bring your talents and learn some new ones! The camp will end with a Talent Show where friends can cheer on each other.
Ginger Reinhardt will join us for two weeks of musical theatre! Ginger is a vocal coach that will work with students on a production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Sign up for both week 1 and week 2 for the full experience!
From Ginger: My training and expertise is in vocal training. My superpower is compassion! Creating a safe space for experimentation, mistakes, laughter, and tears is crucial for improvement and growth.
Ginger Reinhardt will join us for a second week of musical theatre! Ginger is a vocal coach that will work with students on a production of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown! Sign up for both week 1 and week 2 for the full experience!
Campers will explore Spanish language and culture with Tr. Eduardo, a native Spanish speaker.
Tr. Heather will guide campers in a week long exploration in the craft of plaster carving.
Tr. Heather will guide campers in a week long exploration in the craft of Huichol yarn paintings.
Tr. Carrie will guide campers in a week long exploration of clay art, including final pieces that will be finished in the kiln.
Cancellation Policy
The $40 deposit is non-refundable, non-transferable, and due at the time of registration. If your camper will not attend for a registered week, we ask that you cancel their registration at least 2-weeks before the start of camp to allow us to open spaces to those on the waitlist. Any fees, beyond the $40 non-refundable deposit will be refunded if cancellation is received before the camp start date.
After Camp Care