Summer at St. Mary’s

Munchkin Camps
This unique experience for our youngest campers will be filled with many of the same fun activities as the big day camp but scheduled at Munchkin pace. Munchkins learn through art, music, free-play, storytelling, and water play. Each week has a different theme with a dress-up day on Wednesday and a special activity on Friday. Campers must be at least three years of age by June 1, 2024, and fully potty trained, including nap time, to attend Summer at St. Mary's.
For girls and boys in rising grades PK - JK
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $185 each week (Early-Bird Special: $170 before May 1, 2024)

Day Camps
Every day is loaded with fun adventures from exploring nature, creating tasty treats, playing field games, cooling off at the pool, and more. Whatever the activity, campers will delight in discovering new and exciting experiences and making new friends. Each camper belongs to a core group assigned by grade level that travels to activities with songs and smiles along the way. Our trained activity leaders keep campers smiling with new projects. Campers will remember their group leaders for years to come. Each week of camp has a different theme with a dress-up day on Wednesday and a special activity on Friday. Half Day SK Munchkin Camps are now added as sessions on UltraCamp. Please specify on the options screen if you need morning or afternoon camp. 
For boys and girls in rising SK 
For girls ONLY in rising grades 1 - 7
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $230 per week (Early-Bird Special: $215 before May 1, 2024)

Half Day Camp
Summer at St. Mary’s also offers half-day options for our day camp. These can be attached to any specialty camp or chosen as a singular option. Half Day Camps are now added as a session on UltraCamp. 
For boys and girls in rising SK and ONLY girls in rising grades 1 - 7
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $125 per week

Drop-Ins
Summer at St. Mary’s also offers drop-in care for Munchkin and Day Camp on a first-come first-serve basis. Drop-ins can be attached to any specialty camp or chosen as a singular option for one day or multiple days. Drop-ins are welcome June 3 - August 2. Contact Briana Morrow to check availability two weeks in advance. 
For boys and girls in rising PK - SK and ONLY girls in rising grades 1 - 7
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $30 Half-Day | Full Day $50

Weekly Themes
May 28 - May 31: Aloha Summer! (closed Monday, Memorial Day)
June 3 - 7: Safari Fun
June 10 - 14: Fairy Tale Fantasy
June 17 - 21: Choose 901 (closed Wednesday, Juneteenth)
June 24 - 28: Party in the U.S.A.
July 8 - 12: Lights, Camera, Action!
July 15 - 19: Happy Holidays
July 22 - 26: Olympic Games
July 29 - August 2: SEA You Later, Summer
Note: Summer at St. Mary’s is closed the week of July 1 - 5 to observe Independence Day, July 4. 

Aloha Summer!
Let’s hula and celebrate the start of summer at St. Mary's! Campers will be transported to the beach to enjoy crafts, water play, group games, and so much more as we get started on a great summer. 
Schedule: May 28 - May 31 | Tuesday – Friday

Safari Fun
It’s summer and we need to take a trip! We will trek through the desert, and be on the lookout for all types of wild animals. Each day we will explore the crafts, activities, and games that you might find when on a Safari. Campers are going to have a roaring good time as we take a summer journey! 
Schedule: June 3 - 7 | Monday – Friday

Fairy Tale Fantasy
Whether it's a Disney princess or a favorite nursery rhyme, this week we will explore some of our favorite fairytales! Get ready to spend time with some of your favorite fairytale characters in some of your favorite fairytale places!
Schedule: June 10 - 14 | Monday – Friday

Choose 901
From the Memphis Grizzlies to Beale Street to Elvis to Stax Records, Memphis is a great place to explore! This week we will discover the importance of the 901 as we create crafts, treats, and more that celebrate the great city of Memphis.  
Schedule: June 17 - 21 | No Camp Wednesday, June 19

Party in the U.S.A.
Show your patriotic spirit and celebrate the 4th of July all week long. Wear your red, white, and blue, and let's take the fun to the next level. Campers will celebrate Independence Day with crafts and games that are not only entertaining but will also be camp-themed. Get the fireworks ready, there's a party in the U.S.A.!
Schedule: June 24 - 28 | Monday – Friday

Lights, Camera, Action!
Lights, camera, action! It's time for our campers to walk the red carpet and show off their talents. From the moment you step out of the car, St. Mary's paparazzi will be there to get a glimpse of the bright young star that everybody knows you are! Dress to impress and get ready for a week of art projects, activities, and more that will be sure to get you noticed by all of Hollywood.
Schedule: July 8 - 12 | Monday – Friday

Happy Holidays
Let’s celebrate all the holidays! Whether it’s winter holidays like New Year’s and Chinese New Year, fun holidays for kids like Halloween and Dia de los Muertos, or seasonal holidays like Diwali, Hanukkah, and Thanksgiving, these celebrations will come together in a Holiday Extravaganza! From Christmas to Valentine’s Day to the Fourth of July, this week will be packed full of holiday-themed crafts, treats, and more.
Schedule: July 15 - 19 | Monday – Friday

Olympic Games
It’s time to go for the gold! This week of camp will focus on all aspects of the Olympic Games through art, games, and treats. Campers will get to choose their own country to compete for throughout the week. Opening and closing ceremonies, torch relays, medals, and so much more will all be included in this fun week of competitions! 
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday

SEA You Later, Summer 
Summer is ending and we need to make a splash! We will give you one more week of beach fun before heading back to school. Let’s hunt for seashells, go scuba diving into the ocean, and discover new underwater creatures. Each day, we will dive into island and ocean-themed crafts, activities, games, and more as we say goodbye to summer!
Schedule: July 29 - August 2 | Monday – Friday

Additional Care Options
Summer at St. Mary’s offers a variety of options for parents in need of care beyond the hours of the regular day, munchkin, or specialty camps during select summer programs at an additional cost. Registration is required for all extended day, before, and after care options.

Extended Day for Munchkins (PK and JK boys and girls)
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Cost: $75 per week (If you do not see an option for Extended Day, we are full that week. Please email Jenny Madden to be placed on the waiting list)

Early Care
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 7:30 - 8:20 a.m. 
Cost: $30 per week

After Care
Schedule: Monday - Friday | 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. 
Cost: $50 per week

Spy Science
Campers will learn the science behind everything SPY in a clever mix of chemistry, physics, and biology. Their activities include dusting for fingerprints, using microscopes to analyze evidence, extracting DNA, and writing in invisible ink. They will even build intruder alarms and learn to crack secret codes. This camp is a perfect fit for super-spies and scientists alike! Become a secret spy and take a fascinating journey into the world of forensic science. Don’t forget to bring the perfect disguise!
Instructor: Creative Education
Grades: rising 1st - 5th
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $220

Junior Art Factory: Extreme S.T.E.A.M Fun 
Do you have a budding artist at home? Do you have a child that loves to draw and create? Well, grab your paintbrush and join us for the most creative art class in town. Junior Art Factory allows students to tap into their imagination each week to explore a variety of art mediums, art techniques, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) connections, as well as literature connections to art. Our art classes will help your child develop important skills for school success such as fine motor skills, cognitive skills, language, and following directions. Let us tap into your child’s creativity and let’s get artsy!
Instructor: Creative Education
Grades: rising PK - SK
Schedule: July 29 - August 2 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 
Cost: $220

Let's Lego!
Our Lego-based engineering summer camp gives children the chance to apply real-world STEM concepts as they build their creations. Projects are often tied to popular themes like animals found at the zoo, rides at a theme park, objects from outer space, etc. 
Instructor: Mary Clayton Garavelli
Grades: rising 1st - 5th
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 12:00 p.m. –  3:00 p.m.. 
Cost: $225

“Beauty is Being You” – Barbie Camp
Fashion, friendship, and pure Barbie fabulousness! Students will embrace their “inner Barbie” with a week full of fun, hands-on, creative, and inspirational activities to showcase Art and Science. Different day, different themes and activities. We will end the week with a Barbie dance party and fashion show. It’s pure indulgence… get your sparkle on, show the world where you belong!
Instructor: Creative Education
Grades: rising 2nd - 5th
Schedule: July 29 - August 2 | Monday - Friday |12:00 p.m. –  3:00 p.m.
Cost: $220

Our Rising Grade Camps are for St. Mary's girls only. 

Step into St. Mary’s Place
We want your daughter to come and join us for a look into the magical world of St. Mary’s Place! We will sing songs, read stories, create art, play outside, and make new friends. Come just one day or all four!
Instructor: Allison Coates 
Schedule: July 22 - 25 | Monday – Thursday | 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cost: $50 per day  

Prep for Pre-K
Get your little girl ready for school at St. Mary’s! Discover the wonder of St. Mary’s in this week-long camp specifically for the class of 2039! Make some new friends and get ready for a wonderful year of school as we learn what is special about PK at St. Mary’s.
Instructors: Paige Leatherman and Catie Morgan
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $195

Jump into JK 
Come and explore the world of Junior Kindergarten and spend a week designed just for the class of 2038! Girls will play on Mrs. Humphrey’s playground, spend time with new and old friends, prepare a special birthday box, plan their tea party, and be totally immersed in the wonderful JK experience at St. Mary’s!
Instructor: Molly Logan and Reed Vergos
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $195 

Soar into SK
You are the big girl on campus this year! Come spend some time with old and new friends as we review basic reading readiness and math concepts to make this a great year! We will practice our ABCs, counting, listening skills, and much more as we have fun in this class specifically designed for the class of 2037!
Instructors: Teila Walker
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $195

Flip into First Grade
Welcome to the Lower School! Come join first grade friends in a class that will help them get ready for a great first grade year. This class will review basic math and language arts skills as well as help your daughter become acclimated to life in the Lower School. Flip into First grade is designed for the class of 2036 and will have your daughter ready to hit the ground running when she starts school in August.
Instructor: Emma Edge and Elizabeth Ray
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $195

Skip into Second Grade
This class is about getting the girls ready for a successful year at St. Mary’s. Each day students in the class of 2035 will review reading, writing, phonics, and math skills as well as catch a glimpse into some of the special activities planned for 2nd grade this year. We will reunite with friends and get ready for another amazing year at St. Mary’s.
Instructor: Mary Clayton Garavelli
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $195

Twirl into Third Grade 
Class of 2034, it’s your last year in the Davis building! Join old friends and new as you jump-start your third grade year. We will review math and language arts skills as well as organizational and study skills. We will talk about special events for third grade including our international study, special projects, and everything else that makes your 3rd grade year unique and special at St. Mary’s. 
Instructor: Kristen Hehn
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $195  

Fly into Fourth Grade 
This camp, designed for the class of 2033, will review both math and language arts skills. We will review best homework practices, study skills, and organizational tools necessary for a successful fourth grade year. We will work in small groups to practice grammar, social studies, reading, math, and writing skills, and review these skills with a variety of hands-on activities, games, and problem-solving strategies.
Instructor: Lindsey Ferguson
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $195

Flourish in Fifth Grade 
Class of 2032, let’s make the most of your last year in the Lower School! This dynamic camp will focus on brain-based learning and provide students with the tools to learn HOW they learn. We will cover math and language arts skills as well as essential insider tips that every incoming fifth grader should know so they can lead the way next year!
Instructor: Jesse Osias
Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $195 

READ, PLAY, WRITE: An Immersive Reading and Writing workshop
For boys and girls entering grades 1 - 5. St. Mary’s READ, PLAY, WRITE offers a twist on literacy as we leave the fun in summer while DIGGING DEEPER into Reading and Writing. Our READ, PLAY, WRITE workshops are geared academically by reading level to promote a love of reading and writing by building vocabulary, improving reading comprehension, and engaging critical thinking skills. This fun-filled week will focus on a variety of books based on a central theme that encourages connections to text through activities, art projects, and good old-fashioned reading out loud.

Session 1: Adventure Week
Schedule: June 3 - 7 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Session 2: Biography Week
Schedule: July 8 - 12 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Session 3: Fantasy Week
Schedule: July 15 - 19 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. 

Cost: $325/per session or $500 when bundled with Math Skills Workshop for the same week

Math Skills Workshop
For boys and girls entering grades 1 - 5. Get ready for the start of school with this general math review. Using a math center model, this course is designed to review current math skills and prepare students for the upcoming school year. A low student-teacher ratio encourages each student to build individual skills and receive problem-solving practice in a structured environment. Students will work on building number sense, math facts automaticity, spatial awareness, math vocabulary, and more.

Session 1: June 3 - 7 | Monday – Friday | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Session 2: July 8 - 12 | Monday – Friday | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Session 3: July 15 - 19 | Monday – Friday | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $225 per session

Jumpstart the upcoming academic year with these one-week courses that benefit students who want to review and prep grade-level skills in grammar, math, and study skills. Note: A supervised area is provided for students to rest between classes. Any student waiting for a class must report to the supervised area.

Schedule: July 22 - 26 | Monday – Friday | 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Grades: rising 6th - 8th
Cost: $125 for each session or $325 for all three sections 

Grammar Skills Review 
Rising 6th Grade
Brush up on your grammar skills! This class focuses on grammar basics: parts of speech, sentence structure, and usage. Individual instruction will allow students to receive personal attention in specific skill areas.
Schedule: 9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Rising 7th Grade
Sharpen your grammar skills! This class focuses on grammar basics: parts of speech, complements, clauses, verbals, agreements, and usage. 
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Rising 8th Grade
Schedule: 10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
                        
Math Skills Review 
Rising 6th Grade
This course provides a review of the core skills needed for rising 6th-grade students. Those include: whole number, decimal, and fraction operations, as well as word problems.
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Rising 7th Grade
This course provides a review of core Pre-Algebra skills including integer and fraction operations, equations, and word problems.
Schedule: 10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Rising 8th Grade or Rising 7th who have taken Pre-Algebra 2        
This course provides a review of Pre-Algebra skills including simplifying expressions, equations, inequalities, fraction operations, proportions, percent, slope, and word problems.
Schedule: 9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
                                                
Study Skills 
Rising Grades 6 - 8
Improve your grades and make study time more efficient! Learn mind-mapping techniques to improve note-taking skills and writing capabilities in this class. Testing and study techniques also will be emphasized. You will receive a booklet containing information that can be used long after the course has ended.
6th Grade: 10:50 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
7th Grade: 9:40 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
8th Grade: 8: 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Digital PSAT/SAT Test Prep Workshop
This in person class gets you prepared to tackle the new digitized PSAT/ SAT with St. Mary’s educators, each with 25+ years teaching experience in their respective fields. This workshop will include 16 hours of both math and English test prep instruction with one full-length practice test at the end. After reviewing their test results, students will be offered the opportunity to develop a personal plan to master the test. All College Board-approved testing materials will be provided. 
Instructors: Julie Bielskis, Caroline Goodman, Jeff McCalla, and Michele Loden
Grades: rising 10th -  12th
Schedule: July 29 - August 2 | Monday – Friday | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Cost: $400

College Essay Writing Workshop
Taught by members of the St. Mary’s Upper School English department, this class will afford students the opportunity to complete the common app essay. Students will be guided through the development of an original and interesting idea and then through the drafting, revision, and editing processes. Students who complete the class will leave with at least one complete college essay before school starts. 
Instructors: Caroline Goodman and Jessica Love
Grades: rising 11th - 12th
Schedule: July 30 - August 1 | Tuesday - Thursday | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $350

ACT Prep Workshop
This camp is currently full. Please email Jenny Madden to be placed on the waiting list. 
This class provides comprehensive reviews of math, science, and verbal skills necessary for taking the ACT.  Students also learn test-taking strategies and complete practice tests during class. Students need to bring the calculator they plan on using for the exam and writing utensils; all other materials and practice tests will be provided.
Instructors: Marilou Mulrooney (Verbal), Lynda Lyttle (Math), and Judy Brundige (Science)
Grades: rising 10th - 12th
Schedule: 2 Saturdays | August 17 and 24 | 8:00 a. m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $360

 

Girls and Boys in rising PreK - 5th grade can join us for Wednesday Night Fling from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., as we create crafts, treats, and so much more! Your child is welcome to drop-in after care before Wednesday Night Flings for $10 if they are already at camp. Dinner and snacks are provided.

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Wednesday Night Fling: PJ Movie Night
Instructor: Briana Morrow
Grades: PK - 5th
Schedule: July 31 | Wednesday | 5:30  - 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $45

2024 Summer Brochure

General Information
We are thrilled to offer SAGE Dining Program for the Summer! The Summer Dining Plan is available every week of camp for those staying a full day (from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., or longer). The Dining Plan is not available for campers only registered for a Morning Camp or campers only registered for an Afternoon Camp. 

The Summer Dining Plan costs $37.50 a week and can be added as an option under your Camp Reservation on Ultra Camp. Week 1 (May 28 - May 31) and Week 4 (June 17 - 21), the Dining Plan costs $30 for the 4-day week. The Summer Dining Plan is available for the entire week, with no single day options. For help with registration or payment, please contact Briana Morrow, Assistant Director of Auxiliary Programs, at 901-537-1415. 

All Specialty Camps on South Campus will not have the Dining Option, unless your child(ren) is registered for Half-Day Camp. Please reach out to us with questions or concerns.

GENERAL INFORMATION
To register online, please visit UltraCamp. If you haven’t done so before, please create a complete profile for you and your camper. You can register for camps, as well as make payments through this site. You may also contact Briana Morrow via e-mail or by phone at 901-537-1415 for any registration or payment questions.

A $35 one-time registration fee must be paid prior to registering for summer camp. This fee is per family, not per child. Additonally, a $25 deposit per specialty camp is required to register. This non-refundable deposit is applied towards the total cost of the camp; it is not an additional fee. The deposit reserves a space for your child, and the remaining balance is due by the start date of the camp. Summer at St. Mary's accepts Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, cash, and checks. Summer at St. Mary's will not prorate camps for any reason. 

To cancel a reservation, please contact Summer at St. Mary's with a minimum of 10 days notice to receive a refund, less the non-refundable deposit. Except in cases of illness or emergency, refunds will not be given after a program begins. No refunds will be given for those campers that choose not to attend a program. Registration confirmation will be sent to the primary email via UltraCamp; the confirmation email will show account balances. All account balances must be paid by the start date of the camp in order to attend. Camps with insufficient enrollment are subject to cancellation with a full refund. 

LATE PICK-UP POLICY
If your child is registered for After Care, it is from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Early Childhood Center. Late fees will apply for campers not picked up by 5:30 p.m. Campers not picked up by 5:30 p.m. will be charged $2.00 per minute for the first 10 minutes, and then $5.00 per minute for each additional minute. All late fees are due at the time of pick-up. If you are late picking your camper up on two occasions, we are no longer able to offer after care to your child. 

BEHAVIORAL POLICY
Campers are expected to adhere to the policies of St. Mary’s Episcopal School. We reserve the right to dismiss from the program (without refund) any camper whose behavior becomes unmanageable. Campers are not allowed to be unsupervised on campus and are expected to be neatly and properly dressed. The use or possession of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products is not allowed, and any students in possession of such items will be expelled from the program, without refund, and the appropriate authorities will be contacted. 

Campers must be at least three years of age by June 1, 2024 and fully potty trained, including nap time, to attend Summer at St. Mary's. If more than three accidents occur within a 7 day period, the Director of Auxiliary Programs may request that your child remain home from camp.

What does my camper need to wear and bring to camp each day?
Campers should wear comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor play, games, cooking, and crafts for our munchkin and day camps.  We might get a little messy, so please do not send your camper in anything that cannot get dirty.  Please have your camper wear athletic shoes. On Wednesdays, be sure to send your camper in creative attire that matches our theme for the week. Please do not go to any additional expense to purchase costumes; feel free to use items you have on hand at home. Each camper should bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, waterproof shoes, and a plastic bag for wet clothes each day. You will receive an email the Wednesday before camp starts detailing any specific things to wear or bring for any of our specialty camps. 

What is for lunch during camp?
We offer SAGE Dining Services during Summer Camp. Please visit the Dining Services tab for further information. Please contact Briana Morrow for help with registration or payment for the Summer Dining Plan. If you choose, you may send your camper a packed nut-free lunch. This includes any products that may have been packaged in a nut facility. If you pack sun butter or soy butter, please put a note on the lunchbox. If your camper is attending a Specialty Camp on South Campus, please pack a lunch.

When can I drop off or pick up my camper?
Summer at St. Mary's offers a range of care options to fit our families' needs. Early Care begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Early Childhood Center; please park and walk your camper in through the front doors. If your child is not dropped off by 8:20 a.m., we ask that you join our 8:30 a.m. carpool around the Early Childhood Center.

If your child is enrolled in a morning camp and not early care, you will drop off in the 8:30 a.m. carpool and pick up from the 11:30 a.m. carpool. If your child is only enrolled in an afternoon camp, you will drop off at the 12:00 p.m. carpool. If your child is enrolled in a camp until 3:00 p.m. and you are not utilizing after-care, you will pick up in the 3:00 p.m. carpool. Picking up your child from camp prior to 3:00 p.m. must be done with advance notice to the Auxiliary Programs staff. 

After Care is from 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Early Childhood Center. Late fees will apply for campers not picked up by 5:30 p.m. Campers not picked up by 5:30 p.m. will be charged $2.00 per minute for the first 10 minutes, and then $5.00 per minute for each additional minute. All late fees are due at the time of pick-up. If you are late picking your camper up on two occasions, we are no longer able to offer aftercare to your child.