2024 Summer School Dates:
June 24th – August 9th Registration Opens May 1st!
Summer 2024 Programming
Please note the age requirement refers to your camper’s age as of August 9, 2024.
Explorers (ages 3.5-7)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00-12:00
Our youngest campers enjoy visiting the beach, building fairy houses, exploring Small Point and Phippsburg, reading books, completing art projects, playing games, and baking. All 3.5 year olds must have prior group experience (preschool, childcare, etc) and must be potty-trained.
Adventurers (ages 8-13)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00-12:00
This program, geared to elementary school-aged children and tweens, offers a variety of fun activities including art projects, hiking, cooking, and playing beach and lawn games.
Tennis (ages 7-16)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00-12:00
The Tennis program is integral to SPSS. With a tournament every summer, players focused on advancing their skills can find great coaching and instruction alongside others looking to play at a more recreational level. The clinic style program incorporates learning skills and strategies into fun drills and games and is appropriate for participants of varying abilities. This year’s Tennis Tournament is on Friday July 29th
Beginner Tennis (ages 3.5-7)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:15-8:55
Beginner Tennis is an introductory program for young players. Our instructors are leaders in the field and take the time to get to know participants at their skill level. Instructors take great pride in working on proper form and etiquette as well as having fun on the court!
Sailing (ages 7-16)
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 1:00-4:00
The program accommodates all skill levels, from beginners and intermediates to more advanced sailors. Sailors will learn how to feel safe and comfortable on the water.
Beginner Sailing (ages 3.5-7)
Tuesday, 9:00-11:00
This beginner program introduces campers to safety on the water, knot tying, boat rigging, and seamanship. Instructors incorporate fun and games into lessons to ensure maximal engagement and enjoyment.
Counselors-in-Training (age 14/entering 9th grade-16 )
Our Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are our oldest campers, full of camp knowledge and excitement for SPSS. Here they work closely with the SPSS Directors, counselors, and campers to build upon their leadership skills as they prepare to become future counselors. CITs jump into a program area they wish to explore each week.
Thursday Programs (3.5 and up)
Starting and pick up time will vary each week based on destination
Activities vary week to week and include: boating to Seguin Island, hiking over Morse Mountain, playing beach games and grilling! All programs include lunch unless otherwise noted. Details for each week are posted in the registration system. Children under the age of 4 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Wednesday Night Special Programing(3.5 and up)
Please not we will only offer Wednesday night programming during the weeks listed below due to other activities happening on campus in later weeks.
6:00-7:45
Week 2: Movie and Pizza Night
Week 3: Bingo Night
Week 4: Pet Show