Summer Camp

Summer Camps by Age

Camps for Rising 6th Graders

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Basketball Clinic

July 21-25 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades 5-8
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instructor: Thomas Jones (varsity basketball coach, AAU coach, and basketball trainer)
cost: $175
Basketball Skills & Drills

May 29 and 30 (TH-F) | 8:30 AM-10:30 AM
For girls entering grades 1-5 and 6-8
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Instructors: Coach Thomas Jones (Varsity basketball coach, AAU coach, and basketball trainer) & Hutchison Varsity Basketball Players
Cost: $75
Cultivate Your Confidence: US IRC Senior Project

June 9-13 | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
For Hutchison girls entering grades 4-6

Please join Iris Bird, a rising senior at Hutchison School, as girls cultivate a sense of self-worth and confidence through a week-long of activities. Girls will engage in games, crafts, and hands-on learning as a way to foster and build confidence in themselves. The campers’ weeks will end with a showcase, where each girl presents her own confidence tool kit and personally designed item.
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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
DIY SCI

June 2-6 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls and boys entering grades 3-6
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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
Embroidery for Beginners

July 7-11 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades 5-8
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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
Gold and Blue Lacrosse Camp

June 9-12 (M-TH) | 8:30-11:30 AM
For girls and boys entering grades K-4 and 5-8
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The Bees and the Buzzards of Ridgeway Road are calling all youth lacrosse players in Memphis for the BEST week of the summer! This lacrosse camp will help players develop their overall skills and abilities and build a balanced approach to the sport. During each session, campers will strengthen their leadership and sportsmanship while experiencing all the joy the sport has to offer! Campers will enjoy theme days, competitive small-sided games, and surprise summer activities.
*All players must bring their own sticks.
instructors: Joe Cummings (MUS Head Lacrosse Coach),
Jill Allen (Hutchison assistant athletic director),
and MeriTaylor Pickle (Hutchison middle school lacrosse coach)
cost: $300
Guitar Camp

June 16, 17, 18, and 20 (M, T, W, F) | 9:00-11:30 AM
For girls and boys entering grades 3-8
* Camper must have basic knowledge of how to play guitar
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instructor: Andrew Hatfield (Renegades of Rhythm
cost: $160
Hogwarts at Hutchison

June 23-27 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls and boys entering grades 3-6
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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
In My Pop Star Era

July 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades 3-6
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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
Jewelry Making

June 9-13 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades 2-6
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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
Make a Day of It With SPARK Day Camp

May 27-August 8
9:00 am-3:00 pm (early and aftercare available)
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Combine Center for Excellence summer camps with SPARK Day Camp for the best of both worlds - a full-day camp experience and specialty camp offerings.
Middle School Math Brush Up

July 28-August 1 | 9:30 AM-12:00 PM
For Hutchison girls entering grades 5-6
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instructor: Molly Prewitt (Upper School Math Teacher)
cost: $180
Mosaic Tile Art

July 21-25 | 1:00-4:00 pm
For girls and boys entering grades 5-8
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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
Multi-Media Painting

August 4-8 | 1:00-4:00 PM
For Hutchison girls entering grades 3-8
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Classic Still Lifes, Landscapes, and Portraits enhanced with hand-made, and found paper and other objects
instructor: Kristi Duckworth
cost: $275
Pilates and Yoga Wellness Camp

June 16-18 (M-W) | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades 4-12
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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
Real Deal Robots

July 21-25 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls and boys entering grades 3-6
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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
Renegades of Rhythm Summer Intensive

July 28-August 1 | 8:30 AM-1:30 PM
For students entering grades K-12
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Students will learn the fundamentals of drumming as well as rudiments, and proper technique. Students will also learn group beats and play as a full group while preparing for the upcoming performance season.
All equipment is provided.
instructor: Andrew Hatfield (director, Renegades of Rhythm)
cost: $275
SEW Fancy Summer Camp

June 9-13 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades 2-6
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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
Soccer Camp

June 16-18 (M-W) | 8:30-11:30 AM
For girls entering grades 1-8
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instructors: Clint Browne (Hutchison soccer coach)
cost: $125
Spanish Club Camp

June 2-6 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls and boys entering grades 4-8
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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
The "Renegades of Rhythm" Quad Camp

July 7-11 | 12:00-2:30 PM
For girls and boys entering grades K-12
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Students will learn proper technique, rudiments, and reading as well as beats.
instructor: Andrew Hatfield (director, Renegades of Rhythm)
cost: $140
The "Renegades of Rhythm" Snare Camp

July 7-11 | 9:00-11:30 AM
For girls and boys entering grades K-12
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Students will learn proper technique, Rudiments, reading, and playing beats.
instructor: Andrew Hatfield (director, Renegades of Rhythm)
cost: $160
The Art of Punch Needle

July 7-11 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades 3-6
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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
Volleyball Clinic

July 14-18 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls entering grades 5-8
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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
Whisk, Bake, Decorate! Summer Baking for Young Chefs

June 23-27 | 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
For girls and boys entering grades 3-6
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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: $250

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