2024 ROCS Summer Camp Program
During each week of camp, we will seek to foster and encourage your child’s innate curiosity with a blend of structured and free play aligned to the camp theme of each week. Our camps are led by highly-qualified Red Oak educators who have a wide range of knowledge and experiences. Additionally, our camp leadership team places a unique emphasis on helping to strengthen your child’s social and emotional skills as well as cultivating a culture that is inclusive, affirming, and welcome to all campers.
Throughout the week, camp counselors will consistently be on the lookout for opportunities to help children practice working through conflicts, responsible decision-making, self-management, effective communication techniques and collaborative learning, all important lessons that we hope last far beyond their time at camp.
Gear policy
We play outside each day at camp… even in the rain!… unless there is extreme weather (high winds, lightning, air quality concerns, etc.), so campers are required to have a rain jacket, rain pants and rain boots/water-ready shoes on hand each day at camp.
Refund/Fees policy
We are able to offer a full refund for cancellations IF we are able to fill your student’s spot. We often have waitlists and are therefore almost always able to offer a full refund. (The sooner you notify us of your cancellation, the more likely it will that you will receive a refund!)
Need to spread out your payments? No problem! Reach out to us at info@redoakcommunityschool.org and we’ll update your account. (Payment needs to be paid in full the week before camp begins.)
Camper Support Needs
We have added a section to our registration form to collect some information about your camper’s support needs. We want to make sure we are aware of any accommodations your camper might need, so please be as honest as possible so we can be prepared to support your camper(s) to the best of our abilities.
Counselor-in-training program
Our CIT program is designed for 12-15yr old students who are transitioning from camper to counselor and would like to gain some volunteer experience working with children. CITs provide an assistance role to our counselors, and are not responsible for camper supervision. CITs must have completed 6th grade and be able to attend a CIT orientation in late June 2024. They do NOT have to be available every week to participate. Their daily schedule will look something like this camp CIT schedule from 2022. Here is what we expect of our CITs. Use camp registration form to register your CIT. There is currently NO charge for CITs.
We like to keep things kid-led around here! As such, we ask loads of kids what their ideas would be if they were in charge of our summer camp. We are proud to announce that ALL of our themes this year are based on ideas from ROCS campers! We have also included a spot to add activity ideas from campers on our registration form. Send ideas anytime to summercamp@redoakcommunityschool.org.
Week 1: June 17th-21st, 2024
Middle School Bridge Camp
Heading to middle school can be a source of stress for some students, but fear not – we've got your back! Our camp, led by two experienced ROCS educators, is designed to create a balance between kid-structured and counselor-structured activities. The focus is on preparing students for the transition to middle school by addressing student worries about next year, mastering locker combinations, navigating crowded school hallways (and social situations!), honing typing skills, and gaining valuable experience with test-taking strategies. Join us for a supportive and informative journey to ease the transition to middle school!
Full Day, M-F: 9:00am-3:00pm
Camper ages: Rising 6th graders ONLY
NO CITs this week.
Cost: $220/wk
Week 2: June 24-28th, 2024
Circus Week
Step right up! Welcome to the incredible kid-built circus! Get ready to show off your strength, bravery and perfect your clown moves. We'll also be crafting amazing art inspired by the incredible artist Alexander Calder. And grown-ups, mark your calendars for the ultimate entertainment at the Big Top event on Friday! It's going to be a spectacle you won't want to miss!
Full Day, M-F: 9:00am-3:00pm
Camper ages: 6yrs (completed kindergarten) - 12yrs (completed 5th grade)
CIT ages: 12yrs (completed 6th grade) - 15yrs
Cost: $220/wk
Week 3: July 1st-5th, 2024
Survival Skills Camp
Ready to become a wilderness expert? We’ve got cool ideas like - growing & preserving food/edible plants, making clothes, learning wayfinding skills, shelter building and more. We're super excited to hear all about the amazing ideas our campers have too! Get ready for a wild adventure of learning and fun!
Full Day, M-W & F: 9:00am-3:00pm (NO CAMP TH)
Camper ages: 6yrs (completed kindergarten) - 12yrs (completed 5th grade)
CIT ages: 12yrs (completed 6th grade) - 15yrs
Cost: $176/wk
Week 4: July 8-12th, 2024
Building Camp
Hey, young builders! Get those creative gears turning because there's a world of cool stuff you can make! Imagine building forts, creating simple machines, constructing awesome things out of cardboard, and so much more! In the past, Red Oak students have added ziplines, see-saws, swings, and more to their play area. Now, the big question is: What incredible creations will our campers come up with? Let the building adventures begin!
Full Day, M-F: 9:00am-3:00pm
Camper ages: 6yrs (completed kindergarten) - 12yrs (completed 5th grade)
CIT ages: 12yrs (completed 6th grade) - 15yrs
Cost: $220/wk
Week 5: July 15-19th, 2024
Myths and Legends
Get ready for a magical journey as we dive into amazing stories from around the world. But here's the twist – we won't just read them, we'll bring them to life! Picture this: re-enacting stories on a "stage" or using shadow puppets. What about building something inspired by the stories? The possibilities are endless!
Full Day, M-F: 9:00am-3:00pm
Camper ages: 6yrs (completed kindergarten) - 12yrs (completed 5th grade)
CIT ages: 12yrs (completed 6th grade) - 15yrs
Cost: $220/wk
Week 6: July 22nd-26th, 2024
Race Week
Get ready, set, GOOO! It's race time, and we're racing ALL THE THINGS! Zooming cars, rolling balls, speedy kids, colorful paint – you name it, we're racing it! Buckle up for excitement and let the races begin! Let's go!