Summer Camp ’23
Learning, Making Friends, Having Fun
Summer camp is a cherished tradition that kindles the spirit of youth and adventure. The ability to pursue interests without the watchful eye of their parents gives children a foundation for community, a playground of self-discovery and the independence to develop confidence and knowledge. At the heart of every camp is the joy of learning, and these summer camps packed in more fun than a three-ring circus.
San Jose Episcopal Day School
Summer at San Jose Episcopal Day School brought an American Girl fashion show, a jet-pack journey to space, an African savanna safari and super-sized water slide splashes. Dancers showcased ballet, jazz and hip hop routines led by Jacksonville ROAR Cheerleader Cici Mills, an instructor at Campus Dance Academy, and campers worked on Lego building challenges and ceramic art projects.
“During four action-packed weekly sessions, just shy of 500 registrations were entered into 30 camp options,” said Director of Auxiliary Programs Amy Blumstein.
Episcopal School of Jacksonville
Episcopal School of Jacksonville offered camps and programs for eight weeks this summer, including horseback riding, beach fishing, day camp, beach volleyball, academic classes and sports camps.
Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School is home to Coach Polster’s Summer Camps, which have been held on campus for the past seven years, giving children fun and engaging camp options to attend. During its engineering-themed week, campers worked on engineering-based science projects like designing and building a roller coaster, playing with paper circuitry, using 3-D printers, and building motorized race cars and Lego robotics. The camp also provides local high school students an opportunity to work and earn volunteer hours.
Bishop Kenny
Bishop Kenny campers got colorfully fun at the Wink’s Volleyball Camp “Team Spirit Day,” led by head coach Suzanne Winkler, while others decoded their digital potential at its CyberCamps. The Bishop Kenny Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps’ hosted its Standard and Advanced Air Force Association CyberCamps for cadets from the Bishop Kenny, First Coast, Nease and Ridgeview high school programs. The camps are designed for high school and middle school students who are just getting into cybersecurity and want to learn more.
Softball coach Laurie Wray’s Softball Camp was also popular with area students, with more than 60 participants sharpening their skills this year.
Bolles
Hold on tight! As the school year approaches, the thrill of summer adventures on the St. Johns River lingers in the hearts of these kids who made lasting memories at Bolles summer camps. Fun-filled days on the river brought laughter, excitement and a true sense of adventure, and campers honed their sports skills at the football camp in Skinner-Barco Stadium and tennis camp at the brand-new Bent Tennis Center on the Bolles Upper School San Jose Campus.
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