Specialty Camp Grades 1-3

During these two-week courses you have the opportunity to explore your specific interests. Classes are intended to be mixed and matched with other offerings at Breck Summer Programs to create the ideal camp experience tailored to each individual child. Mix two half day courses or choose one specialty course to pair with our Camp Breck or Sports Camp programs to create a full day of programming! Our friendly staff will ensure your camper seamlessly transitions from one course to the next.

Camp wide lunch period is from 12:00-12:30 daily. Campers enrolled in full day programming will eat lunch with their groups. Campers participating in Sports Camps, Specialty Camps or Afternoon Only camps will eat from 12:00-12:30 with their afternoon camp group and class will begin at 12:30pm.

Pricing listed is for each two-week session.

Summer 2022 Dates:

Session One:

June 21-July 1

*No Camp Monday, June 20 in Observation of Juneteenth

Session Two:

July 5-July 8

Session Three:

July 11-July 22

Session Four:

July 25-August 5

Session 1

Chess Camp

Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced chess player, Chess Camp promises to provide you with hours of fun as we explore strategy and tactics, chess history, rules of the game and much more. Led by professional chess instructor Igor Rybakov, Chess Camp will offer students the opportunity to learn and compete, develop friendships and master a game that will provide hours of enjoyment—and intellectual stimulation—throughout your lifetime.

Grades 1-6

$375 | 8:30AM -12:00PM

NEW! Wild About Animals

Are you wild about animals? Are you curious about critters that fly or swim? Do you love animals with scales? If you do, then Wild About Animals is for you! We will learn about jungle animals, ocean creatures, endangered animals, and animals that live in our homes. Because Mrs. Schafer is teaching this class, you can bet we will also learn about penguins! We hope to go on a field trip or two to see these amazing animals up close and in person! So, if you're Wild About Animals, come and join the fun!

$365 | 8:30AM-12:00PM

Cardboard Creations

Get ready to put your creativity and imagination to the test as you explore endless possibilities with cardboard and duct tape in your hands! Join Lower School Teacher, Ty Thayer for a session filled with hands-on creations as you let your artistry run wild. Not only will campers create a personal project to bring home at the end of the session, they will also work collectively to create an interactive group game to be played with fellow BSP Campers! We can’t wait to see what you create!

$365 | 8:30AM -12:00 PM

NEW! Code Ninjas: Tangible Tech (Grades 1-3)

Flying Drones?....Check! 3D Printing?...Check! Snap Circuits?...Check! Programming robots?...Check! Code Ninjas and Breck Summer Programs are partnering to bring STEM to life! There is more to coding and STEM than being stuck behind a screen. In this two week class, campers can expect to explore the "hands-on" side of the world of STEM. You will learn how to fly a drone, explore design thinking and the innovative process as you learn to create and design your very own prototype and watch it come to life through 3D printing. This is a new camp you DON'T want to miss!

$415 | 8:30AM-12:00PM

NEW! Blasters, Sabers & Silliness...oh my!

Are you ready to be active and engage in a little friendly competition? Campers will use teamwork and problem solving to create, build and complete obstacle courses and play games such as capture the flag, NERF tag, and medic with a NERF Blaster twist! We will transform the gym into an arena for the kids to showcase their skills and play fun competitive games. When we run out of NERF darts....have no fear, our Light Sabers will save us! Campers will follow the lead of STAR WARS enthusiast and Lower School Teacher, Ty Thayer for an afternoon of intergalactic excitement! Each day we will focus on activities that will grow camper dexterity, agility, precision and focus while getting a great cardio workout! The course has many benefits including teamwork, exercise, disciplined fun and learning to balance competition with good sportsmanship. Each child must wear eye protection to participate and will be provided glasses at BSP.

$375 | 12:00-3:30PM

Lego Mania

Have you ever wondered how and when Legos were invented? Do you know how Legos have evolved over the years? Or are you simply someone who can get lost for hours as you create a castle, dream mansion or an entire city out of Legos? Join Lower School teacher, LJ Paul for Lego Mania and spend this session building with friends and fellow Lego enthusiasts!

$365 | 12:00-3:30 PM

Terrific Terrariums

In the beautiful heat of summer, it's a great time for campers to learn about our ecosystems! In this course, campers will learn about climates, various plants, soil and other materials to create a small ecosystem...a terrific terrarium! We will even take a trip to the Como Zoo Conservatory. Campers will go from concept to final project by creating their own terrarium to take home. We can't wait to teach them how to be responsible for their own patch of Earth.

Grades 2-5

$375 | 12:00-3:30 PM

Session 2

Session 3

NEW! House Hackers

Construction? Check! Interior Design? Check! Crafting? Check!

Join us for this two week session to create your own Miniature Imagination House! All campers will start with their own IKEA Flisat House to create their very own house. Hack your house into a fire station, a super hero hang out, a dollhouse, a barn and more! Bring your imagination and the options are endless. Nicole Nicpon will be your trusty guide though this ultimate hacking adventure!

$385 | 8:30AM - 12:00PM

Actors on Stage

The Children’s Theatre Company and Breck Summer Programs are teaming up again for a session filled with imagination, creativity and fun. Through a combination of storytelling, creative writing and theater arts exercises, campers will explore the art of story. Focusing on the genres of fables and animal tales, campers will learn lines, create props and costumes, and ultimately transform the tales to be shared anew with families on the final day of the session for a performance in Breck’s Cargill Theater.

$385 | 8:30AM-12:00PM

NEW! Code Ninjas Micro:Bit Magic

Breck Summer Programs & Code Ninjas are teaming up for an exciting new course! During this course, ninjas will gain hands-on experience with the BBC Micro:Bit circuit panel and explore programming through the MakeCode Blockly language. Does it sounds like we're talking in a different language? We kind of are! We help you pick the programming tool that's right for you, from block coding to text-based programming with Python, campers will learn to write code and build a variety of engaging projects with sound and lights! Think of Make 'n Take with a lights and sound twist! How does the BBC micro:bit work? It's packed with inputs, outputs, sensors and radio communication features. We can't wait to see what you create.

$415 | 8:30AM-12:00PM

NEW! Kids Dance

Five, Six, Seven, Eight! Grab your dancing shoes and join Ms. Jauhola this summer as you dance your way through this exciting session! Dancers will learn moves and choreography from various genres such as ballet, jazz, hip hop and more. Campers will spend their afternoons movin' and groovin' to the beat. At the end of the session, dancers will be filled with excitement and pride as they perform for family and friends to showcase what what they have learned!

$365 | 8:30 AM-12:00 PM

NEW! Clay Workshop

Can't get enough art & clay? In this two week class there will be time to explore all the wonderful squishy, sticky, sparkly things about clay. We will make clay projects that are enchanting, marvelous, and silly; some that are even useful, and probably a few duds. Learning the art of clay is a joyful process, whatever the outcome. Join the "Mayor of Artville, Carol Grams for this fun {and messy} session!

$365 | 12:00-3:30PM

NEW! STEAM Sampler

Have you ever wondered how to make slime? Enjoy watching rockets launch? Do you want to know why certain chemical reactions happen? Ever explored physics? Want to try your hand an engineering build challenges? Join us as you journey through the wonderful world of STEAM. We’ll conduct a different scientific experiment each day. By the end of the class, you will be able to fascinate your friends and family with your knowledge of amazing science experiments and even bring home your own workbook with all the experiments inside!

$365 | 12:00-3:30PM

NEW! Painting: Study of the Masters

Grab a brush, pick up a palette and get those creative juices flowing! In this two-week course, join Tori Richey as campers study various forms of art from realism to abstract concepts. We will allow plenty of space to support different levels of creativity and expression while taking notes from "The Masters" such as; Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gough, and Iris Scott. This session is sure to be a hit as we share camper masterpieces at the end of this engaging session.

Grades 2-5

$365 | 12:00-3:30PM

Session 4

NEW! Engineers Explore

Do you want to make an epic marble run? How about a wind powered car? In this session campers will engage in daily engineering challenges to build a roller coaster out of straws, explore force and motion to build a catapult, create a Rube Goldberg machine, attempt to build the tallest tower or the strongest bridge. Join Lower School teacher, Ms. Sheila Willson the fun as we tinker our way through an exciting session.

$365 | 8:30AM-12:00PM

Magic School Bus

Buckle up, campers … the Magic School Bus has pulled into Breck Summer Programs. Join Nicole Nicpon for a two-week session filled with magical adventures. Each day campers will engage in projects, activities and experiments alongside Mrs. Frizzle and her gang. With the help of Magic School bus videos and books, there is no telling where the adventures will lead. Campers will even hop on board our own Magic School Bus to see where it will take us. Just as “The Frizz” says, Ms. Nicpon encourages you to hop on the bus, take chances, make mistakes and get messy!

$365 | 8:30AM-12:00PM

Code Ninjas Minecraft & Roblox® Arcade

This camp will offer an immersive environment for kids to explore the popular games, ROBLOX & Minecraft. We will show your Ninjas how to create characters, OBBY’s (obstacles), 2D & 3D textures of their Minecraft worlds and various other components of the games. This interactive camp will challenge and excite your Ninja and show them there is much more to gaming than simply playing them. Every student will design, plan, and build their own 3D world! Become a virtual explorer and create adventures, play games, role play and learn with friends in a family-friendly, immersive, 3D environment. This camp is not textbook based; it will be guided by our awesome Code Senseis®. Your Code Ninja will build confidence, experience teamwork and grow their problem solving, critical thinking and thought-logic skills while having a blast!

$415 | 8:30AM - 12:00PM

NEW! Tasty Treats

Is the Food Network one of your favorite channels? Do you find yourself spending a lot of time in the kitchen? Join us for the latest cook off as we cook and bake our way through the summer! Not only will you whip up delicious food, you will leave with your very own recipe book and many new kitchen skills! Everything from no-bake energy bites to scrumptious homemade pizza, there is sure to be recipes for all to enjoy. *Please note this class may contain recipes with gluten, peanut butter, eggs & soy.

Grades 1-3

$375 | 8:30AM - 12:00PM

NEW! Powering the Planet

Breck Summer Programs is teaming up with Just B Solar to offer a camp experience that will take students to the heart of the solar revolution. This summer campers will study the basics of Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources and learn about their importance in the environment. Students will discover the science behind Hydro Fuel Cell and its future potential and applications. We have plenty of hands-on experiential learning activities, such as building a Solar City, Solar Power Grid, Solar Car, Cooking in a Solar Oven and Sun Tracker; that’s just to name a few! It's sure to be an illuminating session. We hope you will join us!

Grades 3-6

$375 | 8:30AM-12:00PM

NEW! SUNsational Summer

What's on your summer bucket list? At Breck Summer Programs, we know a thing or two about creating an exceptional summer activity line up! Join us in this two week course as we spend time with friends and have "The Most Fun Under The Sun!" Things on our bucket list include; making homemade ice cream, mini golfing, taking a dip in the Breck pool, making a lemonade stand, jumping in a bounce house, participating in a campus wide scavenger hunt, learning new outdoor games, playing flashlight tag and cooling down with a water ballon fight! Join us during the final session of BSP 2022 as we celebrate our SUNsational Summer!

$365 | 12:00-3:30PM

NEW! Game Room

Game Room: In the heat of summer, sometimes it's nice to sit back, relax and enjoy a game with a group of friends. We will learn the functions of board games and learn critical strategies to win the game. We will even learn how to create our own board game that we can bring home! This course will not only be limited to board games, but we can also play card games, trivia games, outdoor games and more! Be ready to think, play, and have fun! This course is led by Tori Richey.

Grades 2-5

$365 | 12:00-3:30PM

NEW! Superhero Boot Camp

Calling call Superheroes! In this two-week session it's all about training to be your favorite superhero! While most think that superheroes are solely made up of super strength, agility, balance and speed, at BSP we also know being a superhero means having compassion for society, a kind heart and willingness to do good and help others. Through this Superhero Boot Camp, campers will go through special "training" exercises to heighten their skills through fun games and activities like "jumping over hot lava," "dodging fireballs," "ghostbuster tag," "scooter flying" and more! The sky's the limit as we climb ropes and explore the world around us. This session teaches campers what is means to be a superhero in everyday life!

$365 | 12:00-3:30PM

Discover Magic Camp

Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. Learn how to cut a lady in half, give your friends super hero powers, make invisible objects appear in a magic pencil pouch, and travel through time with a magic bandana just to name a few just to name a few. In this course students will learn eight secret magic principles that make all magic tricks possible, the eight basic effects that make up all magic tricks, and more importantly they will discover the real secrets to becoming a true magician as each lesson reveals an important life skill to help build their confidence and communication skills. Each lesson comes with a custom magic prop, a top-secret file folder, and a secret word to unlock bonus videos in the online video vault. Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic. Learn how to read people’s mind, make money appear out of nowhere, and travel through time with a magic bandana just to name a few. If you had the chance to take Discover Magic last summer, don't worry....we've got new tricks up our sleeves!

Grades 3-6

$400 | 12:00-3:30PM