Camps for Rising 5th Graders

Instructor: Thomas Jones (varsity basketball coach, AAU coach, and basketball trainer)
Cost: $175

Explore the fascinating chemistry of food as we transform everyday ingredients into edible experiments. Students will tend to their own living sourdough starter while learning the science behind heat, pH, and fermentation through hands-on activities.
Instructor: Renee Reim (Hutchison Upper School teacher)
Cost: $215

Based on the timeless animated film and hit Broadway show, Disney’s Aladdin JR. is filled with magic and thrills the whole family will enjoy. When street urchin Aladdin falls for the strong-willed Princess Jasmine, he gets help from a fun-loving Genie to outsmart the wicked Jafar and win her hand. Get on your flying carpet and join us on a soaring musical adventure!  
Instructors: John Michael Joiner (Performing Arts Director) and various theater staff and upper school students
Cost: $495

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

This enchanting camp offers a hands-on experience in crafting and decorating a whimsical fairy house from clay, followed by designing a magical landscape complete with rocks, moss, mushrooms, and other delightful fairy accessories.
Instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist and painter)
Cost: $275

Step into a world of retro-inspired, kid-friendly dessert drinks with a modern twist. Girl Pop-Ups is a summer intensive where campers engage in hands-on learning to build a brand, products, and pop-up designs through curriculum using the design-thinking model. Additionally, girls will receive advice from leaders in the field to assist in completing their mock soda fountain storefronts. Girls will walk away with their very own crafted dessert drink recipes and pop-up shop as a functional and fun keepsake to use in their business. At the end of the experience, campers will host a fun and interactive showcase of their decked-out and branded Soda Fountain Pop-ups featuring artistically-designed artwork handcrafted by them. Camp will conclude with a presentation and tasting, and families are invited to experience and shop a market-style showcase.      
Instructor: Erika Cain (GIRL Cafe, Inc.)
Cost: $325

Become a Master Chemist in this high-energy, glow-in-the-dark adventure! Campers will create "Living" magnetic slimes, "Supernova" cloud drizzles, and glowing galaxy jars while exploring the science of polymers and invisible forces. Each day features hands-on lab creation and "Blacklight Zone" games.
Instructor: Kelly Wortham (Hutchison Lower School Teacher)
Cost: $225

Instructors: Robert Lofton (Ravenclaw) and Morgan Lincoln (Ravenclaw)
Cost: $230

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: Alex Bunkley (Hutchison Lower School teacher)
Cost: $190

Instructor: Hutchison 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 handmade 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

Instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramics and painting)
Cost: $295

Classic Still Lifes, Landscapes, and Portraits enhanced with handmade and found paper and other objects
Instructor: Kristi Duckworth
Cost: $200

Dive into a world of color, creativity, and artistic expression! In Picasso & Friends Painting Camp, campers will explore the styles and techniques of famous artists — from the bold shapes of Picasso to the vibrant expressions of other masters. Through guided projects, students will experiment with abstract art, color blending, and creative brushwork while discovering what makes each artist’s work unique. This camp encourages imagination, artistic exploration, and personal style as young artists paint, learn, and create masterpieces of their own!
Instructor: Martha Berge (Hutchison Lower School Art teacher)
Cost: $225

Explore your creativity in clay and build your pottery skills while making whimsical and fun hand-building projects, such as toad houses, mugs, ornaments, and wind chimes. Also, try your hand at throwing on the wheel.  
Instructor: Kristi Duckworth (ceramist and painter)
Cost: $450, two-week camp

In this two-week course, you will learn all the fundamentals of 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

Prepare for a drum learning experience like no other with Drums Unlimited Renegades of Rhythm.
Instructor: Andrew Hatfield (Renegades of Rhythm)
Cost: $170

Grab your needle and thread because we are "SEW" happy for your budding seamstress to join us each day as we explore the basics of sewing. Your child will design and create a variety of hands-on projects throughout the week of camp. We provide all fabrics, sewing machines, and supplies; you just bring the creativity. 
Instructor: Creative Education Services
Cost: $255

Instructors: Clint Browne (Hutchison soccer coach) and Upper School Soccer player helpers
Cost: $180

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

Step inside the pages of the book, The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies.  In this hands-on camp, the world of Evan and Jessie will come to life as students work together to engineer the perfect lemonade recipe, design a lemonade stand sign, create advertisements for lemonade, and more!
Instructor: Kelly Wortham (Hutchison Lower School Teacher)
Cost: $230

Is it true that it can rain fish? Does space smell like burnt steak? And can a shark actually glow in the dark? Inspired by the world-famous National Geographic Kids book series, this high-energy, hands-on camp invites curious minds to explore the "wild, wacky, and wonderful" side of science and history. Each day, campers will dive into a new theme—from the gross biology of the human body to the mysterious "Midnight Zone" of the deep ocean.
Instructors: Kelly Wortham and Jessica Wilson (Hutchison Lower School Teachers)
Cost: $225

This summer, give your child the chance to explore the sweet and exciting world of baking! Designed for aspiring young bakers, this hands-on camp will teach students how to bake, decorate, and create delicious treats from scratch. Throughout the camp, students will bake their own cupcakes, cakes, and cookies, learn fun frosting and decorating techniques using buttercream and royal icing, practice piping and icing skills to create beautiful, professional-looking desserts, and gain confidence in the kitchen while having fun with friends. With expert guidance in a supportive and creative environment, your child will develop valuable baking skills and take home their own sweet masterpieces! 
Instructor: Melissa Berthelson (Wilton certified cake decorator)
Cost: $255