Weekly from June 15–July 24 (5 sessions)
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
$495 per session ($395 Week One)

Get ready for a summer of exploration and hands-on learning. Ashley Hall’s Summer Camp offers a selection of high-energy activities for children in current primary (4-year-old) and pre-kindergarten grades to explore their world through swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and special events. Weekly themes allow campers to immerse themselves in creativity while exploring the world around them. Each session is led by trained educators, experienced counselors, and certified lifeguards to provide expertise in an engaging and safe learning environment. The camp fee includes a hot lunch, healthy snacks, and weekly swimming.  

Week 1 | June 15–18 | No camp June 19
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$200

Wonder Atelier
Rooted in the Reggio Emilia approach, this camp is designed as an atelier—a studio where children explore open-ended materials, nature, light, color, and texture through hands-on discovery. From painting and drawing to printmaking and collage, your child will explore a variety of mediums to express their ideas and bring them to life!   

Wiggle and Giggle
Get ready to wiggle, jump, and move like never before at Wiggle and Giggle camp! This dynamic, action-packed camp is about getting kids up, active, and having fun through dance, sports, and other movement-based activities. It encourages physical fitness, creativity, and teamwork while having a blast in a supportive, high-energy environment.   

Week 2 | June 22–26
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

Nature Explorers
Get ready to leap into the fascinating world of nature, insects, and outdoor exploration. Nature Explorers are a perfect blend of outdoor fun, hands-on learning, and a deep appreciation for the natural world. Discover and explore through creative activities, all in the name of nature!

Week 3 | July 6–10
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

Ooey Gooey
Messy and sensory play supports creativity, social-emotional development, physical, and cognitive skills. Join us for a week of joyful hands-on exploration, and all the ooey-gooey fun your child can imagine! This camp is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and engage all five senses through playful, interactive experiences. From squishing slime and sculpting with foam to splattering paint, exploring water play, and digging into nature-inspired sensory bins, every activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and open-ended discovery.

Music Camp
Welcome to Music Camp — a joyful, engaging, and interactive camp! This camp introduces young children to the world of music in a playful, hands-on way, helping them develop a love for rhythm, melody, and sound while boosting their creativity, motor skills, and social interactions. Every day is an adventure where children can explore different aspects of music through singing, dancing, playing instruments, and engaging in fun activities that foster their natural curiosity and imagination.

Week 4 | July 13–17
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

Books Alive
Welcome to Books Alive Camp — where stories leap off the page and into real life! At this camp, young readers dive deeper into beloved children’s books and bring their favorite characters to life through hands-on arts and crafts. With imagination as their guide, campers explore stories in creative, meaningful ways that spark curiosity and a love of reading. Perfect for every book lover — and for anyone ready to turn reading into an adventure!

Underwater Explorers
Dive into a week of ocean-themed fun at our Underwater Explorers Camp! Campers will splash into imaginative play as they discover colorful sea creatures, create ocean-inspired crafts, sing songs, and enjoy hands-on sensory activities. Each day brings a new underwater adventure designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and lots of giggles.

Week 5 | July 20–24
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

Dino Days
Calling all future paleontologists! Discover the wonders of the prehistoric world and relish all things dinosaurs! Campers learn about these fascinating creatures through storytelling, music, dance, art, and other play activities before participating in their own archaeological dig.

Splash!
Join us for a splash-filled adventure with water balloons, water guns, and slip ’n’ slides galore! Campers will dive into the water as we race, play, and cool off under the summer sun. Get ready to laugh, splash, and get absolutely drenched in fun!

Girls Day Camp
Weekly from June 15 –July 24 (5 individual sessions)
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
$495 per session ($395 Week One)

Designed just for girls currently in kindergarten and first grade, Ashley Hall’s Girls Day Camp offers girls the opportunity to explore dance, music, drama, weekly swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and special events. Campers immerse themselves in creativity through weekly themes while exploring the world around them. Each session is led by trained educators, experienced counselors, and certified lifeguards to provide expertise in an engaging and safe learning environment. Ashley Hall’s unique camp setting creates a supportive environment where campers make new friends, strengthen both their minds and bodies, and have fun! The camp fee includes a hot lunch, healthy snacks, and weekly swimming.

Boys Day Camp
Weekly from June 15 – July 24 (5 individual sessions)
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
$495 per session ($395 Week One)

Designed just for boys currently in kindergarten and first grade, the Boys Day Camp offers a selection of high-energy activities to help them explore their world through swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and special events. Weekly themes allow campers to immerse themselves in creativity while exploring the world around them. Each day includes various sports and physical activities that emphasize teamwork while helping campers fine-tune their motor skills. Each session is led by trained educators, experienced counselors, and certified lifeguards to provide expertise in an engaging and safe learning environment. The camp fee includes a hot lunch, healthy snacks, and swimming.
 

Week 1 | June 15-18 | No camp June 19
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$200

Bead Buddies (Girls, grades Kindergarten & 1)
Join us for a magical week of creativity with beads. Campers will explore color, pattern, and imagination as they create their own beaded jewelry, keychains, crafts, and more. Each day features hands-on projects, playful activities, and plenty of sparkle.

Emerging Authors (Girls, grades Kindergarten & 1)
Our Emerging Authors week-long camp invites students to explore the joy of storytelling by diving into beloved children’s books and using them as creative inspiration. Each day, campers read and discuss anchor texts to notice how real authors build characters, shape plots, and use illustrations to bring ideas to life. Guided by fun mini-lessons and hands-on activities, students then plan, write, and revise their own original stories. By the end of the week, each young author will have created a fully illustrated book to share with families, celebrating imagination, confidence, and the excitement of becoming a writer.

Circus Arts (Boys, Kindergarten & 1)
Circus Arts involves both physical and theatrical skills. Through movement and improvisational games, children will explore and improve balance and coordination, learn basic juggling skills, and hone their performance skills, all while having fun in a safe and supportive environment! This session will be taught by Matt Gravity, a local juggler with over 25 years of experience performing and teaching.

Week 2 | June 22–26
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

American Girl Dolls (Girls grades Kindergarten & 1)
Welcome to American Girl Doll Summer Camp, a week filled with imagination, creativity, and memorable adventures for campers and their favorite dolls! Each day features a special themed celebration—complete with hands-on crafts and exciting activities that bring the world of American Girl to life. Campers will explore friendship, creativity, and confidence as they create mini accessories, play games, and enjoy magical moments alongside their dolls. By the end of camp, each child will have a collection of handmade treasures, new friendships, and wonderful memories shared with their doll. Join us for a summer adventure where imagination shines and every day is a party!

Nature Writing (Girls, grades Kindergarten & 1)
Nature Writing invites young campers to explore their curiosity and creativity through playful poetry and nature-inspired writing. Each day, we’ll spend time journaling, trying out short stories, and reflecting on the world around us. Together, we’ll discover how writing connects to nature, animals, and art. We’ll wrap up the session with a fun “publishing party,” where campers can share their illustrated poems with friends.

World’s Most Venomous Creatures (Co-ed grades Kindergarten & 1)
Are you the type of kid who actually likes spiders? Are fangs fascinating? This cool and unique camp will explore the world’s most dangerous and venomous creatures alive. From the Box Jellyfish to the innocent-looking tree frog, small creatures can pack a big punch.

Week 3 | July 6-19
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

All Fun and Games (Girls, Kindergarten & 1)
Step back into a world of classic fun! Campers will spend the week playing old-fashioned board games, enjoying favorite outdoor games, and even designing a few of their own. We’ll also dive into hands-on camp crafts that spark creativity and teamwork. It’s a week full of imagination, friendly competition, and screen-free play!

Circus Arts (Girls, Kindergarten & 1)
Circus Arts involves both physical and theatrical skills. Through movement and improvisational games, children will explore and improve balance and coordination, learn basic juggling skills, and hone their performance skills all while having fun in a safe and supportive environment! This session will be taught by Matt Gravity, a local juggler with over 25 years of experience performing and teaching.

Engineers in Making (Co-ed grades Kindergarten & 1)
Unlock your inner child’s innovator at Engineers in Making Camp. Unleash your creativity while mastering the art of engineering and design.  Through a combination of engaging, hands-on projects and real-world problem-solving, campers will spark their curiosity in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Week 4 | July 14–18
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

Soccer Stars (Girls, grades Kindergarten & 1)
Get ready to run, kick, giggle, and play! This soccer camp is all about fun, movement, and confidence-building in a positive, encouraging environment. Each day, campers will learn basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through games, relays, and imaginative activities, using drills that feel more like play than practice, including obstacle courses, fun challenges, and friendly mini-games. Beyond soccer, the focus is on helping children build confidence, make new friends, practice listening skills, and enjoy being active. No prior experience is needed—just comfy shoes, a big smile, and lots of energy!

Young Chefs (Girls, grades Kindergarten & 1)
Young Chefs camp is a fun, hands-on culinary adventure designed to spark creativity and confidence in young chefs as they learn essential kitchen skills—like measuring, mixing, safe chopping, and following simple recipes—while exploring new flavors and ingredients. Kids will prepare delicious, kid-friendly dishes from scratch, enjoy tasting their creations together, and pick up important lessons in nutrition, kitchen safety, and healthy eating habits. With a joyful, supportive environment that encourages teamwork, curiosity, and independence, this class invites every child to discover the excitement of cooking—no experience required, just enthusiasm, imagination, and a big appetite for fun!

Tie Dye (Co-ed grades Kindergarten & 1)
Get ready for a super fun and colorful week at Tie Dye Camp with artist Cat Brantley! In this hands-on, creative camp, we will explore the vibrant world of fabric dyeing with classic tie-dye, traditional indigo dyeing, and fabric collage to make unique, one-of-a-kind creations. 

Campers will learn ancient and modern techniques of fabric dyeing, using a variety of clips and blinds used in the traditional Japanese Shibori tie-dye methods. Campers will also experiment with indigo dye, a deep blue natural dye, to create stunning indigo pieces. We will have some fun experimenting with batik resist methods, and finish off with a vibrant fabric collage, layering different materials dyed throughout the week to make colorful, textured designs. 

Please provide a 100% cotton t-shirt in your child’s size for the tie-dye t-shirt, pre-washed in warm, soapy water and dried. All other materials will be provided.

Week 5 | July 20-24
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

Groove and Move Dance (Girls, grades Kindergarten & 1)
A week of rhythm, creativity, and high-energy fun! Step into a world of movement and music! Our Groove and Move Dance Camp gives campers the chance to explore different dance styles while building confidence, coordination, and creativity. Each day brings a new theme – from upbeat hip hop to expressive contemporary, cultural dance exploration, musical theater movement, and freestyle choreography challenges. Campers will stretch, learn new steps, play movement-based games, and work together to create short routines that celebrate their individuality and teamwork. With a focus on fun, skill-building, and artistic expression, this camp welcomes dancers of all experience levels. By the end of the week, dancers will shine with new techniques, new friends, and a stronger love for moving to the beat!

Marine Explorations (Girls, grades Kindergarten & 1)
Step into a classroom turned into an underwater world, full of colorful ocean decorations and fun surprises. Campers explore marine science at hands-on stations with tanks, microscopes, and sand-tray “beach labs” to study shells and sand. Interactive screens show real-time ocean data, ship tracking, and reef cams from around the world. They’ll explore, make observations in their journals, and team up to learn about ocean animals and how to protect their habitats.

Sports with Mr. Tim (Boys, grades Kindergarten & 1)
A beginner-friendly week introducing young athletes to a variety of sports. We will learn basic skills, teamwork, and confidence through fun games and engaging activities. Activities: Soccer Cone and Goal drills, Layup and Shooting Games, Capture the Flag, Hitting and Catching Baseballs, and volleying Tennis or Volleyballs.

Girls Day Camp
Weekly from June 15 –July 24 (5 individual sessions)
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
$495 per session ($395 Week One)

Designed just for girls currently in second through fourth grade, Ashley Hall’s Girls Day Camp allows students to explore dance, music, drama, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and special events. Campers immerse themselves in creativity through weekly themes while exploring the world around them. Each session is led by trained educators, experienced counselors, and certified lifeguards to provide expertise in an engaging and safe learning environment. Ashley Hall’s unique camp setting creates a supportive environment where campers make new friends, strengthen both their minds and bodies, and have fun! The camp fee includes a hot lunch, healthy snacks, and weekly swimming.

Boys Day Camp
Weekly from June 15–July 24 (5 individual sessions)
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
$495 per session  ($395 Week One)

Designed just for boys currently in second through fourth grade, the Boys Day Camp offers a selection of high-energy activities to help them explore their world through swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and special events. Weekly themes allow campers to immerse themselves in creativity while exploring the world around them. Each day includes various sports and physical activities that emphasize teamwork while helping campers fine-tune their motor skills. Each session is led by trained educators, experienced counselors, and certified lifeguards to provide expertise in an engaging and safe learning environment. The camp fee includes a hot lunch, healthy snacks, and swimming.

Week 1 June 15 –18 | No camp June 19
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$200

Beads for Days (Girls grades 2-4)
Welcome to Beads for Days Camp, the ultimate creative destination for young artists who love to design, create, and express themselves through beadwork! This camp is all about exploring the colorful, intricate world of beads, where campers can design their own jewelry, accessories, and art projects, while learning valuable skills in craftsmanship and creativity. Whether you’re a seasoned bead enthusiast or a first-time maker, this camp has something for everyone!

Wicked! With Ms. Matus (Girls grades 2-4)
Step into the Land of Oz for a spellbinding week at Wicked Summer Camp, where nothing is as it seems and every camper discovers the magic within themselves. Inspired by the beloved movie and musical Wicked, this camp invites kids to explore friendship, bravery, creativity, and the power of being uniquely YOU with a little magic from Glinda and Elphaba.

Nature Writing (Co-ed grades 2-4)
Nature Writing invites young campers to explore their curiosity and creativity through playful poetry and nature-inspired writing. Each day, we’ll spend time journaling, trying out short stories, and reflecting on the world around us. Together, we’ll discover how writing connects to nature, animals, and art. We’ll wrap up the session with a fun “publishing party,” where campers can share their illustrated poems with friends

Week 2 June 22–26
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

Emerging Authors (Girls grades 2-4)
Our Emerging Authors week-long camp invites students to explore the joy of storytelling by diving into beloved children’s books and using them as creative inspiration. Each day, campers read and discuss anchor texts to notice how real authors build characters, shape plots, and use illustrations to bring ideas to life. Guided by fun mini-lessons and hands-on activities, students then plan, write, and revise their own original stories. By the end of the week, each young author will have created a fully illustrated book to share with families, celebrating imagination, confidence, and the excitement of becoming a writer.

Science Explorers (Girls grades 2-4)
A week of wonder, discovery, and adventure in science! Get ready for an exciting week where curiosity comes to life! Our hands-on Science Explorers Camp invites campers to dive into a different branch of science each day through experiments, interactive challenges, and real-world investigations. From building, testing, observing, and creating, campers become actual scientists as they explore how the world works. Each day brings a new theme—whether it’s Earth science, life science, physical science, engineering, or mystery STEM challenges—and every activity encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity. Campers will work with fundamental scientific tools, design models, make predictions, collect data, and reflect on their discoveries in fun and engaging ways. By the end of the week, young scientists will walk away with new skills, new confidence, and a BIG spark of scientific curiosity!

Chess (Co-ed grades 2-4)
Checkmate! Join us for a fun and engaging introduction to chess. Campers will learn the basics of strategy, problem-solving, and sportsmanship while sharpening their critical thinking skills. Whether you’re a beginner or already know a few moves, this camp is the perfect place to play, learn, and challenge friends in a friendly environment.

Week 3 July 6–10
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

Nature Writing (Girls grades 2-4)
Nature Writing invites young campers to explore their curiosity and creativity through playful poetry and nature-inspired writing. Each day, we’ll spend time journaling, trying out short stories, and reflecting on the world around us. Together, we’ll discover how writing connects to nature, animals, and art. We’ll wrap up the session with a fun “publishing party,” where campers can share their illustrated poems with friends.

Lacrosse (Girls grades 2-4)
Get ready for an action-packed week of fun, friendship, and lacrosse! This camp is perfect for players of all experience levels—whether you’re picking up a stick for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills. Players will learn the fundamentals of lacrosse, including stick work, cradling, passing, catching, shooting, ground balls, and basic offensive and defensive concepts, all through small-sided games, team competitions, and fun challenges. Beyond skill-building, campers will enjoy team activities, confidence-boosting drills, and high-energy games that keep everyone moving, laughing, and supporting one another. By the end of the week, athletes will leave feeling more confident, more skilled, and excited to keep playing!

Young Artists (Girls grades 2-4)
Campers will dive into a colorful world of creativity as they explore art through a wide variety of materials and subjects. Each day brings a new opportunity to experiment — from classic art tools like paint, clay, and pastels to fun, unexpected materials that spark imagination. Young artists will create, play, and discover their unique artistic voice while building confidence and having tons of creative fun!

Sports with Mr. Tim (Boys grades 2-4)
An active week focused on developing athletic skills, sportsmanship, and teamwork. While bringing the same fun energy from the younger camp, this camp will work more on higher-level drills, practicing fundamentals, and enjoy friendly competition in a supportive environment. Activities: Basketball Dribbling and Passing, Athletic Awareness, Soccer Defense and Passing, Stealing and Runs in Baseball, Volleyball Games, and Friendly Competitions.

Week 4 July 13–17
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
$250

Young Theater (Girls grades 2-4)
Calling all energetic actors and set builders! Girls develop imagination and creativity through a variety of games and activities inspired by the world of theater. From acting and direction to stagecraft and costumes, all the world’s a stage this summer!

Tech Week with Mr. Tim (Co-ed grades 2-4)
Hands-on exploration of beginner tech concepts for both younger and older campers. Kids experiment with simple coding, creative digital projects, and problem-solving activities designed to spark curiosity and confidence in technology.  Activities: Coding with Scratch, Troubleshooting Challenges, Stop-Motion Creations, and maybe Building Circuits, and Digital Scavenger Hunts. 

Week 5 July 20 –24
8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.|
$250

Soccer Stars (Girls grades 2-4)
Get ready to run, kick, giggle, and play! This soccer camp is all about fun, movement, and confidence-building in a positive, encouraging environment. Each day, campers will learn basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through games, relays, and imaginative activities, using drills that feel more like play than practice, including obstacle courses, fun challenges, and friendly mini-games. Beyond soccer, the focus is on helping children build confidence, make new friends, practice listening skills, and enjoy being active. No prior experience is needed—just comfy shoes, a big smile, and lots of energy!

Ashley Hall Summer 2026 Music Lessons
June 2—July 24

Summer lessons are offered in instruments including violin, viola, cello, and piano. Voice lessons are not offered during the summer months. Registration will remain open all summer, and students must register for at least four classes. Lessons may be scheduled directly with the private lesson teacher and are flexible.

New Students: Please contact Zoe Walker at walkerz@ashleyhall.org before registering.

Tuition: Summer 2026

8 weeks | No lessons June 19 or July 3
Four, eight, and twelve-week lesson packages are offered. The program director may add additional lessons.

30-Minute Lessons
4 lessons | $170
8 lessons | $340
12 lessons | $510

40-Minute Lesson
4 lessons | $230
8 lessons | $455
12 lessons | $680

45-Minute Lesson
4 lessons | $255
8 lessons | $510
12 lessons | $760

60-Minute Lesson
4 lessons | $340
8 lessons | $680
12 lessons | $1,020

Questions: Please contact the program director, Zoe Walker, at walkerz@ashleyhall.org.

Registration: Ashley Hall families may register for summer programs via the After School and Summer Programming Resource Board in the Learning Commons.

Led by Ashley Hall’s championship-winning volleyball coach, Franny Rivers Slay ’80, summer participants in this popular program learn fundamental volleyball skills such as proper serving, passing, setting, and hitting techniques. Offensive and defensive strategies are also introduced. Sessions feature age-appropriate instruction for all.

• June 9–13 Session
  10–12:00 p.m. | Students currently in grades 4 & 5
  2–4:00 p.m. | Students currently in grades 6 & 7
   
• July 7–11 Session
  10–12:00 p.m. | Students currently in grades 3–5
  2–4:00 p.m. | Students currently in grades 6 & 7

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