The Orchard School Summer Camp

The Orchard School’s Summer Camp offers a vibrant mix of creativity, outdoor adventures, sports, STEM exploration, cultural discovery, and leadership activities for preschool through eighth grade. With themed weeks, hands-on crafts, outdoor expeditions, and engaging performances, there’s something for every child to learn, play, and create.

The majority of Orchard summer camps are taught by Orchard teachers. Community. Adventure. Memories. Progressive Education. Only at Orchard.

Academic enrichment, arts and crafts, basketball, chess, circus, cooking, creative writing, cricket, dance, day trips, drawing, early childhood camps (some include nap/rest), fencing, field hockey and lacrosse, fishing, games, gymnastics, hiking, imaginary play, karate, Lego robotics, makerspace (woodworking), nature fun, overnight at Orchard, performing arts (musical theater, show choir, band), pottery, puppetry, sewing, soccer, test prep, theater, volleyball.

Students may enroll in a morning session (9:00–12:00), an afternoon session (1:00–4:00), or a full-day camp (9:00–4:00). Because camps are specialized, instructors determine their own daily schedules. All camps include recess and snack time. All-day campers have lunch and recess from 12:00-1:00.

Some camps take place outdoors for much of the day, and all camps include recess time.

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The Orchard School hires junior counselors (ages 14–17) and counselors (18+). The majority of counselors are Orchard graduates or members of Orchard’s after-school programming staff. All counselors participate in a mandatory two-day training prior to the start of camp.

The Orchard School aims to support campers with a wide range of abilities. Because camps are specialized and group-based, the level of support available varies by program. Families are encouraged to reach out in advance to discuss a child’s needs so the team can determine appropriate accommodations and help ensure a successful camp experience.

The Orchard School provides snacks each day. Campers attending on-campus camps for the full day may either purchase lunch or bring one from home. From 12:00–1:00 p.m., campers have lunch and recess.