Summer 2023 Lower School (Grades 1-2)

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3D Printing with 3D Modeling

At 3D Printing Camp, 3D model and print items that show your true passion! Using cutting-edge 3D printers, you will model prototypes, mod existing designs, and print them in 3D! During the printing process, discover what it’s like to operate, clean, and care for a 3D Printer. Choose your favorite projects from our list of exclusive 3D modeling and printing themes. Learning Opportunities include conceptualizing, planning, designing, customizing, and improving your own products.

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

3D Printing with 3D Modeling is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care is available for an additional fee.

Tuition: $640

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition has been reduced.
Adventures in STEM using Lego®

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of Lego® parts! Build engineer-designed projects and use special pieces to create your own unique designs! Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that both new and returning campers can explore the endless creative possibilities of the Lego® building system. Adventure in STEM using Lego® is offered in partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies.

Adventures in STEM using Lego® is offered in partnership with Play-well TEKnologies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades K – 2

Date/Time:
July 3 - July 7*, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 24 - July 28, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available for at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Afternoon Bookworms

This reading class will read selections from the Hockaday Summer Reading List and incorporate a variety of games and activities to enhance the understanding of the text. If you love reading, come join us as we read together, dig for meaning, examine character development, and engage new vocabulary! All are welcome to join us for this enriching reading experience.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
June 26 - June 30, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 10 - July 14, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
July 24 - July 28, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
AI - Robotics & Coding with Codey Rockey and Sphero BOLT

In this action-packed camp, build your tech skills by using Codey Rocky robots and Sphero BOLT to conduct a series of fun missions and save the world! Text-based and drag-and-drop programming will be utilized, making this camp appropriate for campers of all levels of coding experience. Learning opportunities include building skills in artificial intelligence, robotics, coding, and more!

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

AI – Robotics & Coding with Codey Rocky and Sphero BOLT is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
July 3-7*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $640

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition has been reduced.
All-Girls STEAM!

Join us for an action-packed week of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math! With exciting and unique topics each day, campers will get exposure to a wide variety of STEAM learning. Topics will include Science Labs (virtual and in-person science labs), The Future of Technology (ideas, inventions, advancements, and exceptional women leading the charge), Engineer Like the Greats (engineering projects inspired by influential women), Bridging Art and Technology (re-imagine popular works of art by notable women and take home your own adaptation in the form of a 3D print), and The Power of Math (understanding basic finance, problem solving skills, mathematical patterns behind hit songs).

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

All-Girls STEAM! is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
June 12 - June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Alpiners Climbing Camp

This is the perfect indoor sports camp! Coach Stewart Ball has designed this experience to learn the basics of indoor rock climbing under the close supervision of a team of excellent climbing coaches. Climbing indoors at one of the best new climbing facilities in the country, Movement, we will focus on basic climbing skills and problem solving as well as building agility, balance, and coordination. Alpiners Climbing Camp is a field trip camp, leaving from and returning to Hockaday daily. Space is limited, so don’t miss out!

Please note: Movements facilities offer bouldering opportunities. Age-appropriate modifications are made for all participants.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 4

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
June 20 – June 23*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $425

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
American Girl Camp

Travel through time with your favorite American Girl stories! We will explore aspects of American history through this popular series. Come enjoy a week of crafts, acting, reading, hands-on activities, and much more. Your doll is invited to join you for all the fun!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 3

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Animal Adventures using Lego®

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as we design and build leaping dolphins, buzzing beehives, and towering giraffes. Play, create, and learn in a world inspired by the animal kingdom. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

Animal Adventures using LEGO® camp is offered in partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades K – 2

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Animals Around the World

Calling all animal lovers! We will explore animals, common and rare, from around the world. Learn about endangered species, family pets, and more as we dive into all things wild and tame through research, stories, arts 'n crafts, and habitat studies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Dates/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 20 – June 23*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Camp tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Camp tuition will be reduced.
Art Camp

Join us for Art Camp 2023! Each week will consist of multi-media art projects and experiences. Sessions will vary week to week, so you are welcome to register for multiple sessions of Art Camp!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Dates/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Camp tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Camp tuition will be reduced.
Bike Trails & Tours

-Formerly Intermediate Bike Camp- This camp will challenge independent bike riders and increase your confidence in bike handling and safety skills while adding increased physical fitness opportunities. New to the camp this year will be the introduction of Hockaday’s Cross-Country Path that circumnavigates the campus, which will give you a chance to challenge yourself with distance and pace goals! Of course, we’ll have our traditional Hockaday Tour-de-France challenge when the Tour kicks off in July! All you need is a bike, helmet, water bottle, and snack. Bikes can be kept on campus throughout the week's class.

Bike Trails & Tours is offered in partnership with Coach Stewart Ball and Dallas Bicycle School.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 4

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $380

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Brain Games & Puzzles

Learn about one of the largest and most complex organs of our body – the brain. We will learn the anatomy of the brain, how it functions and also understand how the brain can be manipulated using brain-teasing magic puzzles. We will challenge our brains with problem-solving activities and brain teasers. Come join us and sharpen your skills!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Camp Invention

Camp Invention is where BIG ideas become the next BIG thing! Join us this summer for our brand-new curriculum - WONDER! Local educators lead the week of hands-on activities as boys and girls spend time exploring brand-new themes: Catching Air, Invention Celebration, Mimicbot, and Pop-Up Venture. Lessons explore connections between science, technology, engineering, and innovation. Don’t miss out on brand new challenges.

What to bring: brown bag lunch with drink.

Camp Invention is a creation of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 6

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before and After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $495
Cooking Camp

This fun hands-on class will teach kitchen basics. We'll learn how different kitchen tools work, how to be safe in the kitchen, and how to make simple go-to recipes. Learn how different ingredients work together to achieve the perfect flavor!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before & After Care are available for an additional fee.

Tuition: $395
Dance Camp

With so many fun dance styles available, how do you pick just one? In Dance Camp, you can pick them all! Each week will include a variety of dance styles. We will also learn the history behind the dance genre explored. Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Musical Theatre, and more! Join us for multiple weeks in one of our most popular and upbeat camps for boys and girls!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 4

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Digital Art with Framed Art Included

Join us to draw a self-portrait, paint a still life, create anime figures, draw a favorite doll, create a new Pokemon character, create a cartoon script with text, paint landscapes, and more. Learn tips and tricks from our instructors about the art of creating shadowing, adding textures, including 2D/3D objects, spacing, utilizing color, and much more! With hundreds of types of pencils, colored pencils, and paint brushes, you will explore tons of options when creating your stunning images. Present your favorite piece of art at our digital art show at the end of camp! Choose your favorite piece of art from camp and we will print it, frame it, and mail it to your home!

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

Digital Art with Framed Art Included is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
July 3 – July 7*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $640

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition has been reduced.
Digital Fashion Design

After learning about the latest fashion trends in L.A., you will plan out and design your own projects. Learn how to create clothing patterns online that you can print and use. Learn to use graphic design software to design fabric patterns that you can use in your clothing designs. Create your own fashion logo or illustration that will be placed on a tote bag as well as developing your own portfolio with a mood board and designs for your very first fashion line! Learning opportunities include designing a unique and personal brand, becoming a project manager, using design software, and more!

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

Digital Fashion Design is offered in partnership with Lavner Education. http://www.lavnercampsandeducation.com

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $640

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition has been reduced.
Discover Magic: Blue Wand Course

Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic! Learn how to move objects with your mind, escape from chains, and operate a time machine, just to name a few. In this course, you will learn several types of magic from dinner table tricks to the big stage illusions. More importantly, you will discover the real secrets to becoming a true magician as each lesson reveals an important life skill to help build your confidence and communication skills. You will receive custom magic props, a top-secret file folder, and a secret word to unlock bonus videos in an online video vault!

Discover Magic: Blue Wand Course is offered in partnership with Dallas Magic Academy.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Discover Magic: Orange Wand Course

Get ready to take an amazing adventure into the exciting world of magic! Learn how to teleport objects across the room, find hidden magical treasures, and levitate a cup of popcorn, just to name a few. In this course, you will learn the three parts that make up a magic trick with a special focus on presentation. More importantly, you will discover the real secrets to becoming a true magician as each lesson reveals an important life skill to help build your confidence and communication skills. You will receive custom magic props, a top-secret file folder, and a secret word to unlock bonus videos in an online video vault!

Discover Magic: Orange Wand Course is offered in partnership with Dallas Magic Academy.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Discover Magic: Purple Wand Course

This Discover Magic course is a unique and exciting program specifically designed to teach not just magic, but how to interact successfully with other people. In fact, it’s best described as a life skills course camouflaged to look like a magic lesson! You will become so engrossed and entertained in learning and performing magic tricks that you won’t realize you’re also developing incredibly valuable communication skills. In the Purple Wand Course, you will learn effects on how to read people's minds, make money appear out of nowhere and travel through time with a magic bandanna just to name a few.

Discover Magic: Purple Wand Course is offered in partnership with Dallas Magic Academy.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
July 24 – July 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Drone Flying Adventures

Come have fun spending time in one of the fastest growing spaces in technology - drone flying. All flying abilities are welcome, as we build on basic flying skills to advance to more challenging and exciting opportunities. Some of the opportunities include tricks, team flying challenges, flying adventures and a variety of tournaments in the always popular, "Obstacle Arena". All activities are designed to be fun and safe, so come join us as we flip, zoom, soar, yaw and roll our way through an exciting week of learning.

Drone Flying Adventures is offered in partnership with DroneTogether.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
June 26 – June 30, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 24 – June 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $350
First Bike Ride

Coach Stewart Ball and his staff of coaches have taught hundreds of children to ride a bike. Let us teach you to ride in this popular, low pressure, enjoyable class. All you need is a bike, helmet, water bottle, and snack. Bikes can be kept on campus throughout the week's class.

First Bike Ride is offered in partnership with Coach Stewart Ball and Dallas Bicycle School.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades K – 4

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $380

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
First Grade Prep

Is your child ready for 1st grade? This camp is a fun yet purposeful camp offered for children that will be entering 1st Grade in the fall. Students will prepare for the next grade by sharpening their phonological awareness, phonics, writing, basic math skills, and social skills. Participation in multiple weeks is encouraged. This camp is created and taught by a Certified Academic Language Therapist.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering 1st Grade

Date/Time:
June 12 - June 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
June 20 - June 23*, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
June 26 - June 30, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $360

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Magic Explorers (Frog Course)

In this fun-filled camp, you will learn to balance objects, mix up a monster and put him back together, and make a bird vanish from its cage, just to name a few. We will create our own magic with crafts, practice, demonstration, and fun. All props and materials are provided, and by the end of camp, you will have the knowledge and ability to perform tricks for your friends and family!

Magic Explorers (Frog Course) is offered in partnership with Dallas Magic Academy.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Magic Explorers (Owl Course)

In this fun-filled camp, you will learn to make objects appear and disappear, read people’s minds, and create optical illusions, just to name a few. We will create our own magic with crafts, practice, demonstration, and fun. All props and materials are provided, and by the end of camp, you will have the knowledge and ability to perform tricks for your friends and family!

Magic Explorers (Owl Course) is offered in partnership with Dallas Magic Academy.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
July 10 – July 14, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Magic Tree House Camp

Jump into Mary Pope Osborne's magical series of time-travel books with us! These stories, full of adventure, exploration, and history, come alive each week. Scavenger hunts, drama, creative arts, and history will round out the stories we encounter. Throughout each week, we will read a different book together. We can't wait to travel with you in the Magic Tree House!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Mandalorian Missions using Lego®

Master the way of the Mandalorian in this Star Wars inspired Lego® engineering experience. Venture through the galaxy in your custom gauntlet fighter to rescue Baby Yoda, build grappling hooks to pull yourself to safety, or rescue an ally from the treacherous Sarlacc Pit. Allow our instructor to help get you ready to complete multiple missions all over the galaxy!

Mandalorian Missions using LEGO® camp is offered in partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $256

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition has been reduced.
Martial Arts Camp

Join Hockaday’s coaching staff for multiple weeks to develop lifelong skills that boost confidence, foster camaraderie, and increase athletic capabilities in all sports while making new friends! Our days will start with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, allowing you to learn how to use leverage against larger and stronger opponents. The second half of camp will consist of kickboxing, where you will use mitts and heavy bags to practice strikes. All participants who attend for the full summer will earn the first stripe on their jiu-jitsu belt!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4
Martial Arts Summer Camp is also offered to Grades 5-8 from 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
June 20 – June 23*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
MARVEL-ous Engineering using Lego®

Lego® builders assemble! We need you to join our experienced Play-Well instructors to save the world. We will use Lego® to build our strongest Avengers to defeat Thanos, help Thor retrieve Mjolnir, swing through the city with Spider-man, and tell Hulk to… SMASH! Our journey will take us to battles in this world and beyond – are you up to the challenge?

MARVEL-ous Engineering using Lego® is offered in partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Math Camp

Get ready for some fun! We will cover money, telling time, addition, subtraction, and several other concepts. We'll use a number line, hundreds grid, and additional tools to solve math challenges. Come join us and you'll see just how fun math can be!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Mickey's Fairytale Adventures using Lego®

Come join our fun and knowledgeable Play-Well instructors as we use Lego® materials to recreate our favorite animated friends and their worlds! After building our most beloved princesses, villains, and sidekicks, we’ll rescue princes and princesses from towers, explore enchanted castles, and maybe even fly on a magic carpet or two. All we need is your creativity and a little magic to bring it all to life!

Mickey's Fairytale Adventures using LEGO® is offered in partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades K – 2

Date/Time:
July 10 – July 14 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Minecraft U

This is the Minecraft camp for you! Minecraft U follows a progressive curriculum focused on learning computer skills, problem solving, planning, and building, but it's Minecraft, so it's always going to be fun! We emphasize cooperative play and teach game etiquette. Included in the camp tuition is one year of access to our Minecraft monitored server, which allows campers continued access to their projects. Our staff is comprised of computer scientists, teachers, and software developers who also enjoy gaming and Minecraft.

Please note: Campers will need a Minecraft Java Edition license available at here. Each camper will need to bring their login information to camp on the first day.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 4

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 12 – June 16, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 20 – June 23*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m..
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $380

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Morning Bookworms

This reading class will read selections from the Hockaday Summer Reading List and incorporate a variety of games and activities to enhance the understanding of the text. If you love reading, come join us as we read together, dig for meaning, examine character development, and engage new vocabulary! All are welcome to join us for this enriching reading experience.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Dates/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Pickleball Camp

Join Hockaday coaching staff for this new camp and learn to play Pickleball! Pickleball is a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. We will be able to play indoors or outdoors and will learn the elements of the game, practice growing our skills, and engage in friendly competition. Don’t miss this one – it’s going to be tons of fun!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 4

Dates/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 3 – July 7*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Pokemon Engineering using Lego®

Calling all Pokémon trainees! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well Instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch 'em all!

Pokemon Engineering using LEGO® camp is offered in partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades K – 2

Date/Time:
June 26 – June 30, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Pokemon Master Engineering using Lego®

Lego® Master, you are chosen! In the race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokemon Champion, we need your help! Learn to build your favorite Pokemon, level up by teaching them special moves, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title.

Pokemon Master Engineering using LEGO® camp is offered in partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Dates/Time:
June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Pretty Please

In this class, you will learn table etiquette and manners in a fun and educational environment. We blend correctness, social poise, and manners for all occasions with kindness, consideration, and respect. You will have the opportunity to participate as host(ess) or guest of honor during the practice sessions and will learn that etiquette is not only for special occasions, but for daily activities as well. Pretty Please strives to instill a life-long social confidence. Come join us!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
July 10 – July 14, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at th time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Reader's Theater

This reading class will look at classic stories by using a fun performance style, reader’s theatre. You will explore the power of your own voice to bring characters to life right off the page with no pressure, because there is no heavy memorization required. Imagine giving voice to a woodland creature or creating thoughts for the leader of the townspeople. Public speaking exercises, theatre games, and improv will all be used as part of the fun.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
July 3 – July 7*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $256

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition has been reduced.
Roblox with Game Design & Competitions

At Roblox Camp, you will design and create your own 3D worlds. Choosing from a variety of templates, you will select your type of world and customize your environment. Add impressive features such as drawbridges, scoreboards, clocks, traps, power-ups, and customized terrain! With so many options to include, you can create a game that is uniquely yours, fast-paced, and fun! Lessons in camp cover LUA Programming to power different features in Roblox. You will learn how to add characters to your environment and even learn how to hatch your own Roblox pet! Camper requirement: Roblox account for PC (free to create online).

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

Roblox with Game Design & Competitions is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 3 – July 7*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Robotics League: Battles & Competitions with Lego® Mindstorms®

Do you want to design your own battle-robot and lead it to victory in our epic Robowars competitions? At the Lavner Robotics League with Lego® Mindstorms®, you can design, build, customize, and battle robots every day! You will build awesome robots, test your robots in the arena, and upgrade your robots with add-ons. This educational experience is action-packed with tons of excitement, competition, and fun while gaining experience building, experimenting, and coding.

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

Robotics League: Battles & Competitions with Lego® Mindstorms® is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 4

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Robotics with Lego® Mindstorms® - Engineering & Coding

At our robotics camp, you will learn the fundamentals of robotics by getting hands-on experience with Lego® Mindstorms®. Explore the principles of robotics and coding by imagining and creating your own robots, in addition to following instructions for specific robots provided by Lego®. You will then be able to add a wide variety of sensors and motors to your robots before programming them. Campers at all levels participate in a camp tournament called ROBOWARS on the last day of camp!

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

Robotics with Lego® Mindstorms® - Engineering & Coding is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 4

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Science Explorers

This class will prove that science is COOL! Using many facets of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), you'll have fun doing hands-on experiments, rocket launching, and learning how things work. Future scientists begin right here! Each week will explore different lessons and experiences so join us for multiple weeks!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Second Grade Prep

Is your child ready for 2nd grade? This camp is a fun yet purposeful camp offered for children that will be entering 2nd Grade in the fall. Students will prepare for the next grade by sharpening their reading, writing, and math skills. Participation in multiple weeks is encouraged. This camp is created and taught by a Certified Academic Language Therapist.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering 2nd Grade

Dates/Time:
June 12 - June 16, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
June 20 - June 23*, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
June 26 - June 30, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $360

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Sew Fun: Dyeing, Stamping, & Painting - Fabric Surface Design

This camp is sew much fun! Surface design is the art of making fabric look just the way you want. We will explore tie-dyeing, block printing, batik, and other techniques to make your vision come to life.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
July 17 – July 21, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320
Space Camp

This camp is for those who are fascinated with all things SPACE! This science-based camp will explore the elements of space, create space-themed projects and snacks, and will explore a day in the life of an astronaut. Stars, planets, comets, and more - there is no limit to the great beyond!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced by.
Spy Tech

In this action-packed camp, take your technology skills to the next level by participating in exciting spy missions throughout the week. Agents will fly virtual drones, create surveillance systems, encrypt messages, and much more! In Roblox, test your spy skills in games with other campers like our one-of-a-kind Capture the Flag game, iSpy, Hide-and-Seek, and others. Each new topic is utilized for a spy mission, creating a unique camp experience that enhances skills in technology, leadership, and more! Learning opportunities include gaining exposure to data analysis, logical thinking, high-tech collaboration, Morse Code, and Scratch or Python Coding!

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

Spy Tech is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
STEM Explorations using Lego®

Master your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of Lego® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects. Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning campers get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas!

STEM Explorations using Lego® camp is offered in partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Dates/Time:
July 3 – July 7*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 24 – July 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Summer Fun Rec Games

Join Hockaday coaching staff for a fun and active summer camp! Campers will experience a variety of sports and rec games, such as pickleball, tennis, indoor gym games, outdoor games, and more! This is a fun camp to release and renew energy and to add play to your summer memories!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 4

Date/Time:
June 20 – June 23*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
July 24 – July 28, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Summer Musical Theater: The Lion King KIDS

Summer at Hockaday's musical theater is for ALL who have an interest in musical theater - no experience is necessary. Come have a blast with us as we produce the show The Lion King KIDS on stage! Join us as we bring the African savannah to life on stage with Simba, Rafiki, and an unforgettable cast of characters journeying from Pride Rock to the jungle… and back again, in this inspiring, coming-of-age tale!

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 8

Date/Time:
July 24 – July 28, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $575
Super Sleuths

This camp is for the curious at heart! We will dive into problem-solving challenges, scavenger hunts, mystery games, and more! You will strengthen your analytical and critical thinking skills as we work together to reach conclusions based on evidence. Games, puzzles, stories, quests, and more! Each week will contain different challenges, so join us for multiple weeks!

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1 – 2

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 3 – July 7*, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Suzuki Violin

This Suzuki violin intensive taught by Hockaday’s Dr. Christine Rewolinski will focus on the fundamental elements of gross and fine motor skills and aural training consistent with the pedagogical skills and outcomes of both sensory-motor stage learning and violin performance. Independent movement, aural reasoning, visual-spatial reasoning, social interaction, sensory-motor acuity, and developed confidence in both solo and ensemble performance are the benefits of this world-renowned program.

Registrations will close at 11:59 pm every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 1

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
June 20 – June 23*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
June 26 – June 30, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
July 3 – July 7**, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
After Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

*Summer at Hockaday will be closed Monday, June 19, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
**Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.
Video Production for YouTube®

At YouTube® Camp – Video Production, you will learn the exciting process of creating a successful vlog/video for YouTube®! Identify an audience, create a brand, brainstorm a creative format, produce engaging content, and create at least one YouTube®-style video. Sample topics may include Minecraft Tutorials, Video Game Walkthroughs, Technology Unboxing, Product Review, How-To Videos, Fashion Videos, Travel Vlogs, Lifestyle Tips, and so much more! Valuable learning opportunities include scripting, acting, filming, using green screens, creating special effects, editing, and more!

Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.

Video Production for YouTube® is offered in partnership with Lavner Education.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $799
Wizarding World of Engineering using Lego®

Master the magic of Harry Potter using Legos®! Visit Diagon Alley, play a game of Quidditch, and duel with the evil Lord Voldemort. Hone your magical skills while learning about advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts.

Wizarding World of Engineering using Lego® camp is offered in partnership with Play-Well TEKnologies.

Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to prepare for new groups of participants.

Ages: Entering Grades 2 – 4

Date/Time:
July 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Before Care is available at the time of registration.

Tuition: $320

Summer 2023 Lower School (Grades 1-2)

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