Summer 2026 Programming
Registration is Open!
Explorers (ages 4-7)
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 4 year-olds should 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 big kids and tweens, offers a variety of fun activities including swimming, cooking, playing beach games, getting lost, arts and crafts, natural history, and being silly.
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. Bring your own racket or borrow one at camp.
Beginner Tennis (ages 4-7)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00-10:00
Beginner Tennis is an introductory program for young players. Counselors take pride in working on proper form and etiquette while playing games and having fun on the court! Campers will be picked up at 10:00 or have the option of enrolling in Explorers for the rest of the morning.
Sailing (ages 7-16)
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, 1:00-4:00
This program accommodates all skill levels, from beginners and intermediates to racing sailors. Campers will learn how to be safe and comfortable on the water and how to rig, sail, and race Optimist prams, Open Skiffs, and our own Smallpointers, Tadpole and Escape. A strong emphasis on water safety and general seamanship is the foundation of every lesson.
Beginner Sailing (ages 4-7)
Tuesdays, 9:00-12:00
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.
Thursday Expeditions (8 and up)
Thursdays, 9:30 – 3:30
Activities vary week to week and include: boating to Seguin Island, hiking over Morse Mountain, playing beach games and boating! Details for each week are posted in the registration system.
Counselors-in-Training (age 13-14 )
Our Counselors-in-Training (CITs) are our oldest campers, working closely with the SPSS Director, 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 when they are not busy with special trainings and projects.