Camps for Rising 5th Graders

instructor: Thomas Jones (varsity basketball coach, AAU coach, and basketball trainer)
cost: $175

Codemoji’s Code It program’s mission is simple: teach campers to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative thinking skills. Our teachers deliver clear and entertaining instruction to ensure campers have fun while learning complex coding skills using emojis that represent HTML text, which lowers the barriers to new coders and increases their excitement and understanding of computer science. Campers build animations, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; create STEM-based projects both on and offline, and are encouraged to share their projects when they get home. Campers also work with interactive circuit boards to understand the basics of currents and work with their teacher to build a handful of fun hands-on projects.
instructor: Codemoji 
cost: $245

Please note that this free summer class is being taught by one of our rising seniors, Iris Bird, as part of her myExperience project at Hutchison’s Institute for Responsible Citizenship. Upper School girls in this program create a unique project in an area of personal interest and, in cases such as this one, conduct field research by teaching a curriculum that they have written. Iris will be in charge of the class day to day, while also being assessed and supervised by the Institute faculty, including Helen Guyton. 

instructor: Iris Bird (Hutchison rising senior)
cost: Free

Make cool science projects that mom won't let you do at home! Chemistry rockets, exploding Mentos, elephant toothpaste, egg in a bottle, and smoke bomb launchers. Experiment with magnets, electricity, air pressure, eggs, and sound. Get ready to get messy and have fun!
instructor: Lucy Wesson (lower school science specialist)
cost: $225

Learn the basics of embroidery and get creative in this fun workshop! Students will learn the main skills and stitches necessary in needlework, how we can use our imagination to make embroidered art, and more. At the end of the week, campers will be able to take home their very own embroidered creation!
instructor: Sakshi Singh (Hutchison Alumna, Class of '24)
cost: $225

Does your camper want to learn more about how video games work? In Game On, campers will take their skills to the next level while learning about coding basics. During the week, campers will be introduced to coding languages and how game animations are made while utilizing their new knowledge to create mini-games including “Shark Eats Fish,” “Treasure Hunt,” and more!
instructor: Codemoji
cost: $245

instructor: Andrew Hatfield (Renegades of Rhythm
cost: $160

Join us for a fun and exciting magical experience this summer! Campers will enjoy various hands-on activities, such as Care of Magical Creatures, Potions, Charms, and more. Campers will also participate in special events such as Quidditch matches, scavenger hunts, and the art of the wand while reading and analyzing the original literature.
instructors: Lucy Wesson (lower school science teacher) and Robert Lofton (upper school science teacher)
cost: $230

Join us for a week of music, fashion, and fun, where your child can unleash their inner pop star and create unforgettable memories!
instructor: Aleshia Smith
cost: $225

Campers will learn about the history and evolution of jewelry while creating beautiful masterpieces of their own. Every camper will learn to make different pieces of jewelry, show off their creations, and bring home a variety of pieces.
instructor: Rachel Wilkes (Hutchison Lower School assistant teacher)
cost: $230

instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist and painter)
cost: $275

instructor: Molly Prewitt (Upper School Math Teacher)
cost: $180

Don't let your summer go without piecing together some fun and beautiful creations out of tile, marbles, broken dishes, glass, rocks, and hand-made tile. Explore mandalas, create your own garden stone, animal/sea creature, and much more in this one-of-a-kind 3-D class. Space is limited. 
instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist and painter)
cost: $295

Classic Still Lifes, Landscapes, and Portraits enhanced with hand-made, and found paper and other objects
instructor: Kristi Duckworth
cost: $275

Join Miss Emily for a week of Fitness Fun! This camp will address important aspects of health and wellness including nutrition and stress management. Sports stars and ballerinas alike will love this camp that focuses on strength, flexibility, and grounding.
All equipment supplied.
instructor: Emily Cantrell (Bloom Studios)
cost: $180

In this two-week course, you will learn all the fundamentals of pottery from hand-building techniques, to wheel throwing and sculpting. Learn or expand your knowledge of the tools, materials, and techniques used in pottery making. No prior experience is necessary -- our instructor will be there to guide you through every step of the process. By the end of the camp, you will have the skills and confidence to create beautiful, functional, and unique pottery pieces of your own. 
instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist and painter)
cost: $450 two-week camp

Get ready...this camp is going to BLOW YOUR MIND! Never before have young coders had the opportunity to code and program lifelike robots. Meet Blue, our expressive, programmable robot head that is built with seven motors that tilt and turn the head and eyes, and move its eyelids and lips. Students can program human-like speech, facial gestures, sensing, and more. 
instructor: Creation Station
cost: $275

instructor: Andrew Hatfield (director, Renegades of Rhythm)
cost: $275

Collaborate on a couture gown from beginning to end while learning the fundamentals of machine, hand sewing, and embroidery.
instructor: Miss. Emily (Bloom Studios)
cost: $300

instructors: Clint Browne (Hutchison soccer coach)
cost: $125

Join us for a week of cultural exploration, culinary delights, and language learning, where your camper can immerse themselves in the vibrant world of Hispanic traditions and make lasting memories. 
instructor: Jennifer Lastra
cost: $230

Students will learn proper technique, rudiments, and reading as well as beats.
instructor: Andrew Hatfield (director, Renegades of Rhythm)
cost: $140

Students will learn proper technique, Rudiments, reading, and playing beats.
instructor: Andrew Hatfield (director, Renegades of Rhythm)
cost: $160

Campers will explore the art of punch needle embroidery. Learning to use a punch needle tool to create textured designs on fabric, enhances their fine motor skills and artistic expression. The camp offers a variety of projects, including wall hangings, coasters, and decorative pieces, allowing campers to experiment with different patterns and colors. This hands-on experience fosters creativity, patience, and a sense of accomplishment as campers complete their own unique artworks.   
instructor: Ann Sawyer
cost: $230

The Hutchison Middle School volleyball camp will offer opportunities for campers to strengthen individual skills while also growing a better understanding of team concepts, with a strong focus on the fundamentals of the game. Coaches will use a variety of drills, games, demonstrations, and individual instruction to help each girl improve their performance on the court while providing a fun and engaging environment. Campers will benefit from opportunities to apply what they are learning in both small (ex: 2v2) and large (ex: 6v6) group settings throughout the camp.
instructors: Anne Willson (volleyball coach)
cost: $220