Summertime Means Playtime at Canterbury
Make Plans for Canterbury Summers! Registration is now open!
Canterbury Summers offers six weeks of day camp for rising K-5th grade students. Summers Jr. offers day camp for PreK students. Families have the option to drop in for one week or book them all. To register for Canterbury Summers and Summers Jr., click here.
Canterbury Summers and Summers Jr. offer an experiential and age-appropriate program including:
- Skill-building on facilities across Canterbury’s dynamic 37-acre campus, from the playground to the pond.
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Leadership and character development are woven into daily activities. These life skills such as respect, kindness, communication, and cooperation are presented in a special experiential curriculum designed to help students thrive. Canterbury's life skills curriculum is based on the character and leadership development program pioneered by Kieve-Wavus Education and outlined in their guide, "Kindness and Respect".
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Most importantly: lots of PLAY and FUN!
Canterbury Summers and Summers Jr. will offer an early bird price of $300 a week until the end of May. After June 1st, camps will cost $315 a week. The exception will be the first week of camp, which is $250 for the week due to the shortened week.
Registration Now Open: Click here.
FAQ
What sets Canterbury Summers apart from other day camps?
Canterbury Summers does not specialize in any particular skill or ability. We don't have "theme days" and we don't have specialized weeks. We focus on healthy, active routines and community. Our campers thrive on knowing what to expect each day. Social-emotional learning is built into our daily curriculum and frequently reinforced throughout the day. They will be exposed to a wide array of activities with a kind, supportive staff who believe in our mission and values.
What does a typical day look like at Canterbury Summers?
We start each day with the camper favorite, "Morning Rally". This sets the stage for the day, introduces campers to our Word of the Day, and engages campers in a camp wide activity. After "Morning Rally", campers transition to 4 assigned activities with their groups and staff (with a snack break). They then eat lunch together in Berry Hall as a full camp. After lunch, campers enjoy 30 minutes of quiet time in their classrooms. Afternoons are camper favorites as we offer "Choice Time", 4-5 activities open for campers to stream in and out of as they please. Tuesdays and Thursdays, water activities are offered (but never required). Choice Time is a time for kids to be kids, moving freely between activities, enjoying the beautiful campus. Wednesday afternoons, we go on our Field Trips (each week's field trip is different).
Who are your staff?
Most of our staff are graduates of Canterbury. Some are College students, some are educators. We have been very fortunate to enjoy continuity in our staff from year to year. Although our facilities and curriculum are second to none, our staff is truly what sets our camp apart from others. They are kind, caring, and invested in the program. (They also love to have fun). Canterbury also offers volunteer positions for Canterbury students who have completed the 8th grade.
What are your hours and do you offer Before or After Camp care?
Camp hours are from 8:45-3:45 pm
Campers enrolled in Before Care are free to arrive at 7:45 am and those enrolled in After Care can stay until 5:45 pm
What do campers need to bring to camp?
Daily: Sunscreen, 2 snacks, lunch, water bottle **Canterbury is a nut-free campus**
Wednesdays: Campers should wear Canterbury Summers T-Shirt--provided on camper's first day of attendance
Tuesday/ Thursday--Water Day: Bathing suit and towel
I have registered, when will I receive details pertaining to the week?
Our weekly email is sent Fridays at 5 pm before the start of the registered week. This email will outline any special announcement and reveal the location of our weekly field trip. All information regarding carpool will be sent in this communication.
I have further questions or concerns
Please contact Camp Director Tom Hartenstein at hartensteint@canterburygso.org