General CampGrades 3-4

Upper Camp

More activities + greater choice = tremendous fun.

One thing is for sure: Your child definitely has an emerging personality all their own. And, in Upper Camp, we do everything we can to make it shine. That’s why we continue to offer 3rd and 4th graders the camaraderie and support found in a group setting, while also giving them more of the individualized choices that spark their curiosity. In the morning, your child will choose from multiple options per period and participate in them with campers in their same-grade group. The afternoon presents an opportunity for your child to pick from dozens of different activities over the course of three periods to focus on throughout the week. These “electives” give your child additional time to complete an art project or move on to the finals of the big tournament, and further a whole range of new and confidence-fueling skills.

DATES + RATES

Grades

Children entering grades 3 or 4 in September 2027

Hours

8:30am–4:00pm

Program Highlights

Choice-centered programming, 5-day Electives program, Carnival, Upper Camp special events, theme days, daily Red Cross-aligned swim lessons, + so much more!

What’s in a day?

Upper Camp provides a lot of opportunity for choice which is exciting for campers to affirm existing interests and identify new ones throughout the summer. Building connections is a priority at camp and Upper Campers can deepen their connections with other children through shared activity experiences in a supportive environment.

1:10 counselor to camper ratio within each group
All-gender groups organized by grade
Activities led by trained activity specialists
Daily Red Cross aligned swim instruction
3 weekly afternoon electives with dozens of options
- Campers choose 3 activities to do each afternoon for the entire week
- 12-15 elective options each period, including Flag Football, Story Forge, Bookmaking, Lego Robotics, Wiffle Ball, Jazzy Jewelry, Hip-Hop Dance, and many more
- New offerings designed each week by our creative specialists and camp staff
Daily lunch and snack provided by Beaver included in the cost of tuition

This is a sample Upper Camp schedule.

Campers are dropped off at the Plaza.

8:30–8:55am

Drop-off

See transportation options

9:05-9:40am

Dance, Sports, or Woodshop

Each group follows its own individual schedule which includes morning choice periods and afternoon weekly elective periods.

9:45-10:00am

Snack

See menu options

10:05-10:50am

Adventure Challenge, Art, or Story Forge

11:05-11:35am

Swim Lessons

Campers are evaluated on the first Monday of their session and grouped according to Red Cross guidelines. A digital cumulative swim report is sent at the end the season. Campers change and gather with their group before and after their swim session.

Campers enjoy lunch provided by Beaver on our outdoor terrace.

12:00-12:30pm