Young Explorers Day Camp Series (Grades 5-8)

Your child can have fun making new friends while getting plenty of fresh air and experiencing the beautiful 2,900 acre campus of Saint John’s Prep at this explorer camp. Participants will enjoy adventure and age-appropriate discovery activities, guided by academic themes of arts, sciences, and cultural exploration. Each date is filled with fun group activities that exercise the body, challenge the mind and nurture the spirit of our youth. All sessions will include a snack, lunch, and camp t-shirt (1 per participant). Meet at door 1.

July 15: Theater Exploration Day Camp

In collaboration with Saint John’s Prep theatre students, engage in storytelling activities, develop and perform mini-plays, and take a “behind-the-scenes” look at Prep theater spaces. Then we take you outside to enjoy the woods and the trails of SJU.

July 22: Wild Wonders Sciences Day Camp

Take a wagon ride to explore the prairies, wetlands, and other wild places of the Abbey Arboretum. Anticipate we will do some things with insects, plants, and other fun creatures on campus.

July 29: Around the World Day Camp

You will learn about cultures from around the world through outdoor activities and cooking traditional food items as well as making some fun crafts.