Week 7

This class takes a deep dive into what it takes to succeed on the ACT. Participants will examine the tendencies of the ACT and learn general and content-specific strategies. Students will also gain valuable experience by working through problems from actual ACT tests.
Cost: $425

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

Join us for a summer adventure blending the wonders of nature with the magic of fairy tales. Each day, young campers embark on guided nature walks, discovering the beauty of the outdoors while engaging in hands-on crafting activities that enhance fine motor skills. Inspired by beloved fairy tales, children create themed crafts, such as building castles from natural materials or crafting crowns fit for royalty. This immersive experience fosters creativity, physical development, and a deep appreciation for the natural world.
Instructor: Jazmine Aguilar (Hutchison Early Childhood Teacher)
Cost: $225

Join Miss Emily of Bloom Studios for a week of wonder under the sea. Little mermaids will make ocean-themed jewelry and art, learn mermaid songs and dance, and even enjoy mermaid makeovers!
Instructor: Emily Bernal (Bloom Studios)
Cost: $300

Campers will explore the soft, squishy fun of Model Magic to sculpt beads, charms, pendants, and other wearable treasures they can proudly take home. Throughout the week, kids will experiment with color mixing, shapes, and textures to design necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more — using air-dry clay techniques that are perfect for young hands. We’ll also add fun details like ribbon, cord, and embellishments to bring each piece to life. This camp encourages imagination, fine motor skills, and artistic expression as every camper creates their own custom collection of jewelry to wear and share!
Instructor: Martha Berge (Hutchison Lower School Art Teacher)
Cost: $220

This mixed media art camp is the perfect introduction to a range of media and techniques for your budding young artist. Through creative exploration and experimentation, your child will be introduced to a variety of materials and tools to create exciting and unique artwork. From drawing and painting to sculpture, collage, and more, this class will introduce your child to a range of materials and techniques to help them explore their artistic style. With guidance and support from their teacher, your child will create artwork that is both fun and meaningful to them.
Instructor: Martha Berge (Hutchison Lower School Art teacher)
Cost: $225

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

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

Campers will explore a world where science sparkles and imagination shines! Guided by a little "goodness and glitter," they'll build, create, and experiment as they discover that real magic comes from curiosity, courage, and kindness. With creativity that defies gravity and confidence that shines from within, campers will see that science can be just as enchanting and inspiring, proving that being popular means being brave, bright, and wonderfully unique! 
Instructor: Creative Education Services
Cost: $255