Summer at Stanley
Day Camp &
Specialty Programs
Summer programs designed for children entering Kindergarten through grade 8, with experiences created specifically for each age and stage.
Information for June 7-July 16, 2027 coming soon!
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The right Summer at Stanley program starts with the grade your child will enter in the fall.
Day Camp is designed for children entering Kindergarten through grade 2. Specialty Programs are designed for students entering grades 3 through 8 and allow older campers to dive into a particular topic through fun, hands-on and engaging experiences.
Which Program Is Right for My Child?
Start with the grade they are entering.
Day Camp
Entering Kindergarten through Grade 2
Summer designed for younger campers.
The Day Camp Program is created specifically for children entering Kindergarten through grade 2, with engaging summer experiences, play and activities designed for younger campers.
Important Age Requirement
Campers must be 5 years old by June 1. There are no exceptions to this requirement due to licensing.
Specialty Programs
Entering Grades 3 through 8
Go deeper into something that sparks an interest.
Specialty Programs are designed for students entering grades 3 through 8. These programs give upper elementary and Middle School students opportunities to delve into a topic based on the focus of the camp in fun, hands-on and engaging ways.
Offerings vary by summer, giving campers opportunities to explore interests, build skills and try something new.
At a Glance
Two programs. Two age groups.
Entering K–2?
Choose Day Camp. Children must be 5 by June 1 to participate.
Entering grades 3–8?
Explore Specialty Programs organized around specific topics, activities and interests.
Explore Program Details
Take a closer look at Summer at Stanley.
Programs and offerings are updated each summer. Explore the current materials below for camp details, themes and opportunities for each age group.
Younger Campers
Day Camp
Designed for children entering Kindergarten through grade 2, Day Camp offers a different theme each week with activities and experiences created specifically for younger campers.
Older Campers
Specialty Programs
Designed for students entering grades 3 through 8, Specialty Programs let campers delve into particular topics through hands-on, engaging experiences.
Incoming Stanley Kindergarteners
Kindergarten Readiness Camp
Kindergarten Readiness Camp is designed for current or newly accepted Stanley students entering Kindergarten. It gives incoming Kindergarteners an opportunity to get to know our campus and community before the school year begins.
2026 Program Note
Kindergarten Readiness Camp is offered during Session 6 in the morning only. It cannot be combined with other Session 6 camps, with the exception of Mexican Fiesta for Stanley students in the afternoon. Space is limited.
Summer offerings, schedules and program details are updated annually. Check back for the newest Summer at Stanley materials as they become available.
Listen In
Behind Summer at Stanley
Supercharging a Summer Camp
Want to hear more about the thinking behind a great summer camp experience? Listen to Sara Stern discuss Summer at Stanley and the work of building an engaging summer program.
Listen to the PodcastBefore You Register
Plan your summer.
Review Summer at Stanley's fees, policies and frequently asked questions for registration details and practical information.
Summer at Stanley
Find their summer.
From Day Camp for our youngest campers to focused Specialty Programs for older students, Summer at Stanley gives children room to explore.