for children who are entering 1st through 6th grade
Beginning of summer: June 16 to 20, June 23 to 27
End of summer: August 18 to 22, August 25 to 29
From 8:30 am to 3 pm with late day option until 5 pm
Fee: $250 per week, $15 a day for late day (possible option: swimming at the Salem YMCA depending on location of program)
Take a look at our current brochure or download a registration form
We pick up where other camps leave off!
Summer Adventures @ Phoenix are offered at the beginning and the end of the summer. From outdoor exploration of natural habitats to the real world excitement of technology and the arts, come spend some of your summer with The Phoenix School. Summer Adventures at Phoenix is a series of week long programs held the last two weeks in June and the last two weeks in August.
June Programs
Life Without a Backbone: June 16-20
Survival of the Fittest: June 23-27
August Programs
Environmental Detectives: August 18-22
Wild and Wacky Inventions: August 18-22
Engineers in the Wild: August 25-29
Rube Goldberg Is Cool: August 25-29
Teen Leadership Program
For 12 – 14 year olds
Hours: 8:30 to 5:00
Fee: $100 per week
The Teen Leadership Program (TLC) is for young people who are too old for formal summer programs, too young for a formal job, but interested in spending a week assisting our course teachers in the field or engineering/inventions, mentoring younger children, helping out with the activities for the day, supervising recess or play at the park. TLCs will be given special assignments by their directing teacher and be responsible for various odd jobs that make the course run smoothly.
Interest in science, animals, or the environment or expertise in LEGO Robotics — a plus.
TLCs should have had previous experience working well with younger children, be able to work as a member of a team, and have a basic understanding of how children learn through active exploration. 1-2 applicants will be accepted for each course.
Along with their Registration Form, interested TLC applicants should send a list of their experiences working with young children and a letter that explains their interest in the program. On your Registration Form rank the courses in order of preference and submit your application by June 2nd. You will then be invited for an interview and further clarification of our expectations.
Accepted applicants will meet with the course teacher before each session begins. They will work closely with course teachers and be given feedback on their performance. A final evaluation will be written that may be used as a recommendation for future summer employment with young children.
