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Summer Camp at Waring School gets an A+

May 19, 2021

Are you looking for some summer camp options for your kids aged 5-17? The Waring School has a wide variety of programs where there is definitely something for everyone! Check out these programs and register today!


Waring School Summer Programs (all information is here but camps are detailed below).

WaringWorks

9-4, July 5 - July 30

8-12 years old

Campers will enjoy a full day of outdoor play, "Majors" of theater, visual arts, nature exploration, and more (chosen ahead of time), as well as afternoon electives.

WaringWorks, Jr

9-1, July 5 - July 30

5-7 years old

Arts and outdoor play camp for younger campers - option to stay full day if needed for a slightly higher price.

First Tech Challenge Robot CAD

9-4, June 28 - July 9

Rising 9th - 12th graders

Come and learn how to design and CAD robots for First Tech Challenge robotics competition. Find out more on our summer webpage.


First Tech Challenge Java Coding

9-4, July 12 - 30

Rising 9th - 12th graders

Campers will learn to program robots using Java programming. Prerequisite is an online EdX course (see Waring's summer page for more information).

First Lego League Robotics

9-4, August 9 - 13

Rising 6th - 8th graders

Come and learn robotics from two-time state champions! The focus of the camp will be to prepare for the 21-22 robotics season by designing, building, and coding robots and attachments to take on the new season's challenges.

Ceramics Day Camp

9-12, August 2 - 6 and 10 - 13 (second Monday off)

8-12 years old

Hand-building techniques, pinch pots, coil pots, glazing, morning nature walks!

Drawing from Observation

MWF 9-12, August 2-6 and 9-13

Rising 9th and 10th graders

Learn drawing from observation with Waring art teacher Marika Whitaker.

College Essay Workshop

July 26-30 in person

August 2-6 online

Rising high school seniors

Get a head start on writing your college essay! Jill Sullivan, Waring Writing Department Chair will help you get a start on your essay writing.

Introduction to Debate

9-4, August 2-6

6th - 12th graders------

Advanced Debate

9-4, August 9-13

6th - 12th graders

Come and learn debate skills from Tim Averill, Waring Debate Coach, and members of the Waring Debate Society! Open to students and members of the community interested in developing their skills in debate. Participants may sign up for one or both weeks.

Soccer Skills

9-12 August 16 - 19

Ages 8-14

Soccer Skills is a camp for 8 to 14 year olds facilitated by Aztec Soccer's Mike Kersker and coached by Waring School's varsity captains.