Summer Camp 2026
The Hill Preschool is back with our beloved and exciting Summer Camp for 2026! We are pleased to welcome students up to six years old, allowing kids to have one more year with us! We look forward to celebrating childhood and exploring with you! Space is limited. If you would like to be added to a waitlist for any or all sessions, please contact Nina Mack with details.
Program Costs
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Programs:
Session 1: 3,2,1 Blast Off!
June 22-26
This summer camp week focuses on the mysteries of the Moon and the science behind space exploration. Campers will learn about the Moon’s formation, its role in our solar system, and the fascinating missions that have unlocked its secrets. They’ll engage in hands-on activities like creating meteor craters, simulating moon landings, and even tasting astronaut ice cream. The week culminates in a thrilling trip to the Air and Space Museum, where campers can explore lunar exhibits, including the Apollo 11 command module and real artifacts from the historic moon missions, offering an up-close look at humanity's journey to the Moon.
Session 2: Dig Those Dinos!
June 29 - July 3 This summer camp week immerses young explorers in the fascinating world of paleontology, where they’ll discover the ancient wonders of fossils, dinosaurs, and prehistoric life. Through hands-on activities like excavating mock fossils, analyzing rocks, and learning about Earth's ancient history, campers will gain a deep understanding of the science behind paleontology. The week culminates in an exciting trip to the Smithsonian Natural History Museum, where they can explore real fossils, interactive exhibits, and learn from expert paleontologists in the Fossil Lab, bringing their newfound knowledge to life. It’s a perfect blend of adventure and education for budding scientists!
Session 3: The Artful Adventure
July 6-10 The Artful Adventure week invites children to explore, create, and wonder through art. Throughout the week, children will work in our in-class studio using a variety of mediums while also visiting local art museums to experience classical, modern, and future-focused works of art. Through observing, discussing, and creating, children will build their own ideas about art as a way to express thoughts, stories, and feelings—discovering that art is an adventure with many paths.
Session 4: STEAM
July 13-17 This week is all about STEAM—science, technology, engineering, art, and math Through fun and hands-on activities our campers will build, create, and experiment with simple tools, colorful art projects, and fun experiments that help them discover how things work. They'll explore how to make things move, grow, and change, all while being creative! The week will include a special trip to the Building Museum, where kids can explore cool structures, and to the Art Museum, where they can see artwork and even create their own masterpieces.
Session 5: All the World's a Stage
July 20-24 This fun summer camp week is all about performance art! Campers will explore the world of theater, music, and dance. Through games, creative play, and hands-on activities, they will get to perform for one another, sing their favorite songs using microphones and have the chance to act out fun stories. We will have the opportunity to visit the recording studio downstairs and check out all the instruments. The week ends with an exciting trip to see a play at Imagination Stage, where campers will experience the thrill of live theater up close and see the magic of performance come to life.
Session 6: Game Week
July 27-31 Ludology is the study of games and gaming. All week long campers will exercise their brains with games and puzzles. We will also discuss what it means to be a good sport. The campers will get a special day at Labyrinth with their game masters who will lead our groups in a Game day! Back at base camp, we will be learning a variety of board games cooperative and competitive both inside and outside.
Session 7 : Community Chefs
Aug 3-7 We will be exploring all things kitchen related from utensils to following a recipe. The children will shop for and prepare a lunch menu and a dessert. Head chef from Colada Shop @ The Wharf welcomes us and will be showing us how things work at the restaurant and doing a demonstration for the kids resulting in a snack. We will be taking a trip to the grocery store to pick up ingredients for our cooking project and stopping by one of our favorite local shops, Hill’s Kitchen. Last but not least, we will visit one of our partner’s Ledo’s Pizza and make our very own pizza and then eat it for lunch!
Session 8: Community Chefs
Aug 10-14 Our young geologists will explore volcanoes and dig for fossils and minerals as they take part in field research and exploration of the earth. Through fun activities like rock hunting, making "mud" prints, and exploring colorful crystals, they’ll discover how the Earth changes over time. The week also includes hands-on experiments and sensory play to help them understand the world beneath their feet. Campers will take home their own crystals and experience the Natural History Museum’s halls of minerals and historical jewels!