Summer Camp at Rainbow Community School
Summer Camp
Each summer, Rainbow Community School hosts seven weeks of camp for rising 1st through 8th graders. Summer Camps at Rainbow are an extension of what happens during the school year. Our camps focus on holistic approaches that appeal to all learners. Everything from hands-on nature awareness, cultivating academic skills, learning about new cultures, to art exploration, there’s something for everyone.
In order to support the health and safety of everyone, all applicable public health recommendations are followed during camp, including mask wearing, hand washing, and social distancing as necessary. Programs are subject to change based on public health recommendations. Please click here to review all of our camp protocols.
We have limited scholarships to help defray the cost of summer camp. Please contact our Summer Camp Director using the form at the bottom of this page to find out more.
Summer Camp
Each summer, Rainbow Community School hosts seven weeks of camp for rising 1st through 8th graders. Summer Camps at Rainbow are an extension of what happens during the school year. Our camps focus on holistic approaches that appeal to all learners. Everything from hands-on nature awareness, cultivating academic skills, learning about new cultures, to art exploration, there’s something for everyone.
In order to support the health and safety of everyone, all applicable public health recommendations are followed during camp, including mask wearing, hand washing, and social distancing as necessary. Programs are subject to change based on public health recommendations. Please click here to review all of our camp protocols.
We have limited scholarships to help defray the cost of summer camp. Please contact our Summer Camp Director using the bottom of this page to find out more.
Camp Descriptions
S’Campers – Rising Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
S’campers K-2 programming will consist of camps for rising K-2nd graders that will run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm during the week.
Rising K students in this camp are ready for a full day of activity with no nap time. They are ready to be on a playground with a multi-aged group of kids, transition easily, excited to go on an off-campus adventure, and enjoy spending time with older friends.
Our rising 2nd grade students have a choice of S’campers or S’campers Jr. If your 2nd grader is younger, a touch nervous about field trips, and enjoys time with younger kids, then S’campers K-2 is perfect! If your 2nd grader is older, excited for an adventure, loves to celebrate with a animated film, and enjoys time with older friends, then S’campers Jr is for them!
Please note: a camp will not run if we do not reach a minimum enrollment. We will nofitify you if this occurs.
- Week 1 - 6/12 - 6/16
- Week 2 - 6/19 - 6/23
- Week 3 - 6/26 - 6/30
- Week 4 - 7/10 - 7/14
- Week 5 - 7/17 - 7/21
- Week 6 - 7/24 - 7/28
- Week 7 - 7/31 - 8/4
Week 1: June 12 – June 16
Week 1:S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 1 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Sign-It: Learn all about what Deaf Culture and Community is like as well as how to communicate in American Sign Language! Campers will learn the ASL alphabet, how to introduce themselves, colors, numbers, foods, etc. as well as learning the history of Deaf Culture. They will take a stroll through the park and see how they can connect ASL to nature.
Sports and Field Games: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 2: June 19 – June 23
Week 2: June 19 – June 23S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 2 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Adventures in Art: Campers will explore mixed media art. Our S’Campers K-2 will take a week to explore all forms of collaging, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will explore printmaking.
Sports and Field Games: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 3: June 26 – June 30
Week 3: June 26 – June 30S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 3 Activities:
Creative Science: Campers will be taking a little time to get creative, messy, and inspired with science. They will be doing “sciency: things like making slime, roller coasters, and other hands-on activities that include building and experimenting.
Kid Cycle: Campers will have a chance to learn to ride or to grow their biking skills with Kid Cycle. If your child has not yet learned to ride a pedal bike without training wheels, this is the class for them! We will progress through stages of bikes without pedals to bikes with pedals. They will learn the basics of starting and stopping on a bike, pedaling in a straight line and turning. OR if your child already rides a pedal bike without training wheels, this class will help them build basic skills for mountain biking: standing up, controlling speed and avoiding/overcoming obstacles.
Crafting and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week crafting and in water play. Specific and details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 4: July 10 – July 14
Week 4: July 10 – July 14S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 4 Activities:
Creative Science: Campers will be taking a little time to get creative, messy, and inspired with science. They will be doing “sciency: things like making slime, roller coasters, and other hands-on activities that include building and experimenting.
Kid Cycle: Campers will have a chance to learn to ride or to grow their biking skills with Kid Cycle. If your child has not yet learned to ride a pedal bike without training wheels, this is the class for them! We will progress through stages of bikes without pedals to bikes with pedals. They will learn the basics of starting and stopping on a bike, pedaling in a straight line and turning. OR if your child already rides a pedal bike without training wheels, this class will help them build basic skills for mountain biking: standing up, controlling speed and avoiding/overcoming obstacles.
Crafting and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week crafting and in water play. Specific and details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 5: July 17 – July 21
Week 5: July 17 – July 21S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 5 Activities:
Cooking, Creatures & Crafting: Campers will spend their week cooking, creaturing, and crafting. From simple, healthy snacks, to time exploring the natural domain on the incredible Rainbow Campus, to crafting in ways to connect the two experinces, kids will be full, intrigued, and engaged. Be ready to hear all about their daily adventures.
Field Games: Campers will spend their tme in play, from old-school games like Sharks & Minnows and kickball, to games that engage the imagination like Hot Lava and intricate obstacle courses. There is one thig that for certain: campers will be having fun and moving their bodies.
Music and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week exploring music and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 6: July 24 – July 28
Week 6: July 24 – July 28S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 6 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Adventures in Art: Campers will explore mixed media art. Our S’Campers K-2 will take a week to explore all forms of collaging, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will explore printmaking.
Field Games and Water Play: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 7: July 31 – Aug 4
Week 7: July 31 – Aug 4S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 7 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Interior Design: Campers will be crafting and exploring interior design. They will have an opportunity to decorate and furnish doll houses with recycled materials.
Field Games and Water Play: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
S’campers Jr – Rising 2nd – 4th Grade
S’campers Jr programming will consist of camps for rising 2nd-4th graders that will run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm during the week.
Our rising 2nd grade students have a choice of S’campers or S’campers Jr. If your 2nd grader is younger, a touch nervous about field trips, and enjoys time with younger kids, then S’campers K-2 is perfect! If your 2nd grader is older, excited for an adventure, loves to celebrate with a animated film, and enjoys time with older friends, then S’campers Jr 2-4 is for them!
For our Rising 4th Graders, they are welcome to join the S’Camper Jr programming or take a leap into our specialty camps which are focused on one theme or concept each week.
Please note: a camp will not run if we do not reach a minimum enrollment. We will nofitify you if this occurs.
- Week 1 - 6/12 - 6/16
- Week 2 - 6/19 - 6/23
- Week 3 - 6/26 - 6/30
- Week 4 - 7/10 - 7/14
- Week 5 - 7/17 - 7/21
- Week 6 - 7/24 - 7/28
- Week 7 - 7/31 - 8/4
Week 1: June 12 – June 16
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 1 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches, mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Sign-It: Learn all about what Deaf Culture and Community is like as well as how to communicate in American Sign Language! Campers will learn the ASL alphabet, how to introduce themselves, colors, numbers, foods, etc. as well as learning the history of Deaf Culture. They will take a stroll through the park and see how they can connect ASL to nature.
Sports and Field Games: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific and details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 2: June 19 – June 23
Week 2: June 19 – June 23S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 2 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Adventures in Art: Campers will explore mixed media art. Our S’Campers K-2 will take a week to explore all forms of collaging, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will explore printmaking.
Sports and Field Games: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 3: June 26 – June 30
Week 3: June 26 – June 30S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 3 Activities:
Creative Science: Campers will be taking a little time to get creative, messy, and inspired with science. They will be doing “sciency: things like making slime, roller coasters, and other hands-on activities that include building and experimenting.
Kid Cycle: Campers will have a chance to learn to ride or to grow their biking skills with Kid Cycle. If your child has not yet learned to ride a pedal bike without training wheels, this is the class for them! We will progress through stages of bikes without pedals to bikes with pedals. They will learn the basics of starting and stopping on a bike, pedaling in a straight line and turning. OR if your child already rides a pedal bike without training wheels, this class will help them build basic skills for mountain biking: standing up, controlling speed and avoiding/overcoming obstacles.
Crafting and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week crafting and in water play. Specific and details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 4: July 10 – July 14
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 4 Activities:
Creative Science: Campers will be taking a little time to get creative, messy, and inspired with science. They will be doing “sciency: things like making slime, roller coasters, and other hands-on activities that include building and experimenting.
Kid Cycle: Campers will have a chance to learn to ride or to grow their biking skills with Kid Cycle. If your child has not yet learned to ride a pedal bike without training wheels, this is the class for them! We will progress through stages of bikes without pedals to bikes with pedals. They will learn the basics of starting and stopping on a bike, pedaling in a straight line and turning. OR if your child already rides a pedal bike without training wheels, this class will help them build basic skills for mountain biking: standing up, controlling speed and avoiding/overcoming obstacles.
Crafting and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week crafting and in water play. Specific and details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 5: July 17 – July 21
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 5 Activities:
Cooking, Creatures & Crafting: Campers will spend their week cooking, creaturing, and crafting. From simple, healthy snacks, to time exploring the natural domain on the incredible Rainbow Campus, to crafting in ways to connect the two experinces, kids will be full, intrigued, and engaged. Be ready to hear all about their daily adventures.
Field Games: Campers will spend their tme in play, from old-school games like Sharks & Minnows and kickball, to games that engage the imagination like Hot Lava and intricate obstacle courses. There is one thig that for certain: campers will be having fun and moving their bodies.
Music and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week exploring music and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 6: July 24 – July 28
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 6 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Adventures in Art: Campers will explore mixed media art. Our S’Campers K-2 will take a week to explore all forms of collaging, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will explore printmaking.
Field Games and Water Play: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 7: July 21 – Aug 4
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 7 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Interior Design: Campers will be crafting and exploring interior design. They will have an opportunity to decorate and furnish doll houses with recycled materials.
Field Games and Water Play: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Specialty Camps – Rising 4th – 8th Grade
Specialty Camps for rising 4th-8th grade are either HALF DAY (9-12:30) or FULL DAY (9:00-4:00.) These camps may include daily field trips, building and crafting, more advanced sport clinics, etc. This year, we will also offer an option for after-care if you select a half day camp, but need whole-day coverage.
If your camper selects a half day camp, but you are also in need of all day care, we have you covered. You can add-on full day care. If your camper stays the whole day, they will have the opportunity to play field games, enjoy some water play, and have full access to our playground. We will plan for activities that best fit the group!
For our Rising 4th Graders, they are welcome to join the S’Camper Jr programming or take a leap into our specialty camps which are focused on one theme or concept each week.
Please note: a camp will not run if we do not reach a minimum enrollment. We will nofitify you if this occurs.
- Week 1 - 6/12 - 6/16
- Week 2 - 6/19 - 6/23
- Week 3 - 6/26 - 6/30
- Week 4 - 7/10 - 7/14
- Week 5 - 7/17 - 7/21
- Week 6 - 7/24 - 7/28
- Week 7 - 7/31 - 8/4
Week 1: Goofing with Games – FULL DAY Camp
Spend the days playing board and card games, creating games, and discovering the wonder of play. Campers will play, learn new games, develop new iterations of old games, and create their very own. There’s also a good possibility there will be a field trip! For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 1: Rock Band – HALF DAY Camp with optional Half-day After Care Option
Rock Band Camp: Join us for a week of musical exploration! Campers will learn music principles and performance skills including taking care of instruments, stage setup, playing together as a group, and song selection. Camp will feature a concert for friends and family at the end of the week. For rising 5th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $195 (includes materials) / With Aftercare option: $320
Week 2: Ancestral Adventures – HALF DAY Camp with Half-Day After Care Option
Heather, our incredible 6th grade lead teacher, is excited to offer an opportunity for our campers to explore the spiritual domain in an authentic way. This week, campers will explore meditation, mantra/chanting, art (watercolor, pen, mixed media), journaling, daily ritual (oracle/tarot cards for tapping into inner wisdom), being in nature while doing all of the above, and connecting to one’s ancestors by learning about their practices and trying them out. For rising 4th – 8th Grade.
Total cost: $200 (includes materials) / With Aftercare Option: $325
Week 2: Surf & Turf – FULL DAY Camp
Sandra, our beloved 5th grade lead teacher, is excited to explore WNC with campers ready for edvanture. We may not live beachside, but we do have plenty of water in our beautiful mountain home. This camp is all about exploring the unique water features that attract so many people to the area. Waterfalls, rivers, lakes…This will be an active camp, some hikes will be challenging, some will be long and easy, but everyday will most certainly offer fun. One thing to be certain, there will be a lot of time spent swimming and getting wet. This is the perfect camp for those kiddos who like to explore and play in the natural world! For rising 6th – 8th Grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 3: Surf & Turf – FULL DAY Camp
Simitri, one of our incredible Afterschool Staff, is so excited to share the magic of our home with you! We may not live beachside, but we do have plenty of water in our beautiful mountain home. This camp is all about exploring the unique water features that attract so many people to the area. Waterfalls, rivers, lakes…This will be an active camp, some hikes will be challenging, some will be long and easy, but everyday will most certainly offer fun. One thing to be certain, there will be a lot of time spent swimming and getting wet. This is the perfect camp for those kiddos who like to explore and play in the natural world! For rising 4th – 8th Grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 3: Theater – FULL DAY Camp
Campers will spend a week exploring all things theater, including parts, props, and backdrops. In addition to working on the scenery and creation of the stage, students will fill parts and and perform on our outdoor stage as the culminating activity! What a great space for students interested in acting to get their feet wet. For rising 4th – 8th Grade.
Total cost: $320 (includes materials)
Week 3: Grow Abroad – International Integration HALF DAY Camp with Half-Day After Care Option
Week 3: Grow Abroad – International Integration HALF DAY Camp with Half-Day After Care OptionRainbow Community School hosts a Foreign Exchange Student Program through Grow Abroad LLC that provides an opportunity for campers to explore language and culture! For each session, one language will be represented through daily Language/Country Cultural Adventures. Each week features a different country, such as Spain, Germany, France, Mexico, and more. You can expect a lot of fun, hands-on experiential learning. The language focus for this week is Spanish.
Students should be able to go home with a beginner’s grasp of their selected language, equipped with greetings, navigational questions, and relevant vocabulary, and a wealth of cultural knowledge on various regions of their selected country, and most importantly, as if they’d spent their summer there!
This is a 4-day per-week camp – as there is a field trip 1 day per week that your camper can opt into for an additional fee. This camp can be offered FREE in exchange for hosting a visiting international student! Contact Katie at info@growabroadllc.org if you are interested in hosting an international student and/or want to opt into the field trip day. For rising 4th – 8th grade. This is part of the Grow Abroad program and the age range for all Grow Abroad camps is 9-16 years of age. Please contact Katie if you would like to enroll a student older than 8th grade.
Total cost (excluding field trip; includes materials): $195 / With Aftercare Option: $320
Week 4: Dungeons & Dragons HALF DAY Camp with Half-Day After Care Option
“Pen and Paper Paladins” – Hail and Well-Met Adventurers! Get ready for a journey of epic proportions! A fantastical TTRPG (table top role playing game) adventure awaits you when you join Pen and Paper Paladins. All you need is a set of dice, paper, pencil, and your imaginations! Collaborative storytelling, nonstop action, exploration, and mystery awaits you. So grab a D20 and let’s get rolling. For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $195 (includes materials) / With Aftercare Option: $320
Week 4: Woodworking FULL DAY Camp
Week 4: Woodworking FULL DAY Camp Campers will spend days exploring what woodworking is, how it is done, and will have time to create. Students will work with different tools, learning about tool safety, discovering woodworking techniques, and creating their own wooden creations. They will come home with what they build and their own tool set! For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $350 (includes materials)
Week 4: Grow Abroad – International Integration HALF DAY Camp with Half-Day After Care Option
Rainbow Community School hosts a Foreign Exchange Student Program through Grow Abroad LLC that provides an opportunity for campers to explore language and culture! For each session, one language will be represented through daily Language/Country Cultural Adventures. Each week features a different country, such as Spain, Germany, France, Mexico, and more. You can expect a lot of fun, hands-on experiential learning. The language focus for this week is French.
Students should be able to go home with a beginner’s grasp of their selected language, equipped with greetings, navigational questions, and relevant vocabulary, and a wealth of cultural knowledge on various regions of their selected country, and most importantly, as if they’d spent their summer there!
This is a 4-day per-week camp – as there is a field trip 1 day per week that your camper can opt into for an additional fee. This camp can be offered FREE in exchange for hosting a visiting international student! Contact Katie at info@growabroadllc.org if you are interested in hosting an international student and/or want to opt into the field trip day. For rising 4th – 8th grade. This is part of the Grow Abroad program and the age range for all Grow Abroad camps is 9-16 years of age. Please contact Katie if you would like to enroll a student older than 8th grade.
Total cost (excluding field trip; includes materials): $195 / With Aftercare Option: $320
Week 5: Hands on STEAM FULL DAY Camp
Spend the days gettting messy or creative or challenged with science and a challenge. Campers will spend the days making slime, developing roller coasters, playing games and even developing their own, with more hands-on building/experimenting activities everyday. For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $320 (includes materials)
Week 5: Improv I FULL DAY Camp
Explore Improv and the art of performance with Layne. The mornings of this camp will be spent practicing theatrical skills and having fun, but as the day prgresses, the focus will become more zoomed-in. The afternoons will be spent preparing for a performance, from props to backstage, all aspects of the stage will be explored. This can be a 1 week camp for those interested in the improv and props, and those interested in being a part of the theatrical performance will want to take the second week as this it takes a little time to prep and be ready to share with the community! For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $320 (includes materials)
Week 5: Grow Abroad – International Integration HALF DAY Camp with Half-Day After Care Option
Rainbow Community School hosts a Foreign Exchange Student Program through Grow Abroad LLC that provides an opportunity for campers to explore language and culture! For each session, one language will be represented through daily Language/Country Cultural Adventures. Each week features a different country, such as Spain, Germany, France, Mexico, and more. You can expect a lot of fun, hands-on experiential learning. The language focus for this week is Spanish.
Students should be able to go home with a beginner’s grasp of their selected language, equipped with greetings, navigational questions, and relevant vocabulary, and a wealth of cultural knowledge on various regions of their selected country, and most importantly, as if they’d spent their summer there!
This is a 4-day per-week camp – as there is a field trip 1 day per week that your camper can opt into for an additional fee. This camp can be offered FREE in exchange for hosting a visiting international student! Contact Katie at info@growabroadllc.org if you are interested in hosting an international student and/or want to opt into the field trip day. For rising 4th – 8th grade. This is part of the Grow Abroad program and the age range for all Grow Abroad camps is 9-16 years of age. Please contact Katie if you would like to enroll a student older than 8th grade.
Total cost (excluding field trip; includes materials): $195 / With Aftercare Option: $320
Week 6: Adventures in Asheville – FULL DAY Camp
Join us for a week of Asheville Adventures! We live in one of the best cities in the world, and this week is dedicated to diving into the history, growing our understanding of what makes us unique, and taking time to show appreciation for what makes Asheville- Asheville.
We will spend our days growing our background knowledge of the arts, the geography, the haunted tales, and the pop culture that has been cultivated in our local region and by taking field trips that bring this history and information to life. For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 6: Improv II FULL DAY Camp
Explore Improv and the art of performance with Layne. The mornings of this camp will be spent practicing theatrical skills and having fun, but as the day prgresses, the focus will become more zoomed-in. The afternoons will be spent preparing for a performance, from props to backstage, all aspects of the stage will be explored. This is the second week of this camp for those interested in being a part of the theatrical performance to share with the community! For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $320 (includes materials)
Week 6: Grow Abroad – International Integration HALF DAY Camp with Half-Day After Care Option
Rainbow Community School hosts a Foreign Exchange Student Program through Grow Abroad LLC that provides an opportunity for campers to explore language and culture! For each session, one language will be represented through daily Language/Country Cultural Adventures. Each week features a different country, such as Spain, Germany, France, Mexico, and more. You can expect a lot of fun, hands-on experiential learning. The language focus for this week is German.
Students should be able to go home with a beginner’s grasp of their selected language, equipped with greetings, navigational questions, and relevant vocabulary, and a wealth of cultural knowledge on various regions of their selected country, and most importantly, as if they’d spent their summer there!
This is a 4-day per-week camp – as there is a field trip 1 day per week that your camper can opt into for an additional fee. This camp can be offered FREE in exchange for hosting a visiting international student! Contact Katie at info@growabroadllc.org if you are interested in hosting an international student and/or want to opt into the field trip day. For rising 4th – 8th grade. This is part of the Grow Abroad program and the age range for all Grow Abroad camps is 9-16 years of age. Please contact Katie if you would like to enroll a student older than 8th grade.
Total cost (excluding field trip; includes materials): $195 / With Aftercare Option: $320
Week 7: Cooking & Crafting – FULL DAY Camp
Sandra, our 5th Grade lead teacher, LOVES to cook and make crafts, and she is excited to share these passions with her campers.
In this camp, students will delve into baking and cooking, and while the delicious meals bake, they will craft in ways that connect to their meal preparations. Additionally, campers will have a chance to enjoy our playground and each other. For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 7: Surf & Turf – FULL DAY Camp
Holly, one of our Omega teachers, is excited to explore WNC with campers ready for adventure. We may not live beachside, but we do have plenty of water in our beautiful mountain home. This camp is all about exploring the unique water features that attract so many people to the area. Waterfalls, rivers, lakes…This will be an active camp, some hikes will be challenging, some will be long and easy, but everyday will most certainly offer fun. One thing to be certain, there will be a lot of time spent swimming and getting wet. This is the perfect camp for those kiddos who like to explore and play in the natural world! For rising 4th – 8th Grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 7: Grow Abroad – International Integration HALF DAY Camp with Half-Day After Care Option
Rainbow Community School hosts a Foreign Exchange Student Program through Grow Abroad LLC that provides an opportunity for campers to explore language and culture! For each session, one language will be represented through daily Language/Country Cultural Adventures. Each week features a different country, such as Spain, Germany, France, Mexico, and more. You can expect a lot of fun, hands-on experiential learning. The language focus for this week is French.
Students should be able to go home with a beginner’s grasp of their selected language, equipped with greetings, navigational questions, and relevant vocabulary, and a wealth of cultural knowledge on various regions of their selected country, and most importantly, as if they’d spent their summer there!
This is a 4-day per-week camp – as there is a field trip 1 day per week that your camper can opt into for an additional fee. This camp can be offered FREE in exchange for hosting a visiting international student! Contact Katie at info@growabroadllc.org if you are interested in hosting an international student and/or want to opt into the field trip day. For rising 4th – 8th grade. This is part of the Grow Abroad program and the age range for all Grow Abroad camps is 9-16 years of age. Please contact Katie if you would like to enroll a student older than 8th grade.
Total cost (excluding field trip; includes materials): $195 / With Aftercare Option: $320
Book Your Spot for Camp – Instructions
- Scholarships are available based on demonstrated financial need. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page and Susan, our Summer Camp Director, will be in touch with you.
- Coupons are available for registering for multiple camps! Enter code SUMMER5 for a 5% discount if you register for 2 or more camps (this includes registering 2 siblings for 1 camp or 2 camps for an individual). Enter code SUMMER075 for a 7.5% discount on four or more camps, and you’ll get 10% off if you register for all seven weeks with code SUMMER10. Coupons cannot be used in conjunction with other coupons.
- Find the camps that you want to register for and “add to cart.”
- When you have finished registering for camps, click “view cart” and proceed to checkout. You will enter all camper info upon checkout. You may pay by credit card, PayPal, check or cash (though your registration is not complete until the school receives check/cash payments).
- If a camp is FULL, you still have a chance to get in, but you won’t see it in the table below. Please email us at the bottom of this page by filling out the form and let us know you’d like to be in line for a spot. Summer plans change quickly and we often have spots that open up for EVERY camp (or for After Care).
- Upon checkout, you will receive an email from Susan Waddell, our Summer Camp Director, within 24-48 hours. If you do not receive this email within 48 hours, please return to this page and scroll to the bottom and fill out the form.
Coupon Codes
SUMMER5 – 5% off two or more camps
SUMMER075 – 7.5% off four or more camps
SUMMER10 – 10% off seven or more camps (all seven weeks!)
Image Name Description Price Buy 
Adventures in Asheville – Week 6 For rising 4th – 6th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: July 24-28 $325.00 
Ancestral Adventures - 4-8 Week 2 + Half Day Aftercare Option For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials AND After Care; Dates: June 19-23 $325.00 
Ancestral Adventures 4-8 - Week 2 For rising 4th- 8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: June 19-23 $200.00 
Cooking & Crafting Camp - 4-8 Week 7 For rising 4th – 6th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: July 31-Aug 4 $325.00 
Dungeons & Dragons - 4-8 Week 4 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: July 10-14 $195.00 
Dungeons & Dragons - 4-8 Week 4 + Half Day After Care Option For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials AND After Care; Dates: July 10-14 $320.00 
Goofing with Games 4-8 Week 1 For rising 4th- 8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: June 12-16 $325.00 
Hands on STEAM 4-8 Week 5 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: July 17-21 $320.00 
Improv I 4-8 Week 5 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: July 17-21 $320.00 
Improv II 4-8 Week 6 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: July 24-28 $320.00 
International Integration 4-8 Week 3 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials, EXCLUDES cost of field trip; Dates: June 26-30 $195.00 
International Integration 4-8 Week 3 + Half Day After Care Option For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials, AND After Care; EXCLUDES cost of field trip; Dates: June 26-30 $320.00 
International Integration 4-8 Week 4 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials, EXCLUDES cost of field trip; Dates: July 10-14 $195.00 
International Integration 4-8 Week 4 + Half Day After Care Option For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials, EXCLUDES cost of field trip; Dates: July 10-14 $320.00 
International Integration 4-8 Week 5 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials, EXCLUDES cost of field trip; Dates: July 17-21 $195.00 
International Integration 4-8 Week 5 + Half Day After Care Option For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials, AND Aftercare; EXCLUDES cost of field trip; Dates: July 17-21 $320.00 
International Integration 4-8 Week 6 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials, EXCLUDES cost of field trip; Dates: July 24-28 $195.00 
International Integration 4-8 Week 6 + Half Day After Care Option For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials, AND Aftercare; EXCLUDES cost of field trip; Dates: July 24-28 $320.00 
International Integration 4-8 Week 7 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials, EXCLUDES cost of field trip; Dates: July 31-Aug 4 $195.00 International Integration 4-8 Week 7 + Half Day After Care Option For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials, AND Aftercare; EXCLUDES cost of field trip; Dates: July 31 – Aug 4 $320.00 
Rock Band Camp 5-8 Week 1 For rising 5th- 8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: June 12-16 $195.00 
Rock Band Camp 5-8 Week 1 + Half Day After Care Option For rising 5th- 8th grade; includes cost of materials AND After Care; Dates: June 12-16 $320.00 
S'Campers Jr Camp - Week 1 6/12 – 6/16 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
S'Campers Jr Camp - Week 4 7/10 – 7/14 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
S'Campers Jr Camp - Week 5 7/17 – 7/21 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
S'Campers Jr Camp - Week 6 7/24 – 7/28 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
S'Campers Jr Camp - Week 7 7/31 – 8/4 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
S'Campers K-2 Camp Week 1 6/12 – 6/16 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
S'Campers K-2 Camp Week 2 6/19 – 6/23 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
S'Campers K-2 Camp Week 4 7/10 – 7/14 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
S'Campers K-2 Camp Week 5 7/17 – 7/21 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
S'Campers K-2 Camp Week 6 7/24 – 7/28 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
S'Campers K-2 Camp Week 7 7/31 – 8/4 Price includes cost of materials $330.00 
Surf & Turf - 4-8 Week 3 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: June 26-30 $325.00 
Surf & Turf - 4-8 Week 7 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: July 31-Aug 4 $325.00 
Surf & Turf – 6-8 Week 2 For rising 6th-8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: June 19-23 $325.00 
Theater Camp 4-8 Week 3 For rising 4th – 8th grade; includes cost of materials; Dates: June 26-30 $325.00