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Summer 2023 Lower School (Grades 3-4)

General Information

Welcome to Summer at Hockaday 2023!

Lower School in-person camps and classes will take place in weekly, half-day sessions with a few full-day options, as noted in the schedule. Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to make preparations for new groups of participants.

The following Enrollment Contract and will require an electronic signature within the registration process. Please read prior to registering.
 

Download the At-A-Glance schedule on the right-hand side of this page to view camp schedules by week. To view camp details, scroll this page.

We are looking forward to welcoming your child to Hockaday this summer! 

Camp Invention - EXPLORE!

A SUMMER AT HOCKADAY FAVORITE!
 
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. 

Camp Invention is a creation of the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
 
What to bring: brown bag lunch with drink

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 (Brown bag lunch is required.)

Explorations Camps for Grades 3 and 4

Lower School Explorations offers weekly in-person camps for children entering kindergarten through fourth grade. Programs offer a variety of activities and enrichment that span a wide range of interests. Classes are offered as half-day options with the opportunity to create a full-day of programming by selecting a morning and an afternoon program. Participants who attend a combination of a morning and afternoon offering within the same week will have lunch added to their camp registration for an additional fee. Programs that take place as a full-day option have lunch included in the tuition. 

Lunch is served to all campers who participate in a full-day schedule of programs, which includes a morning and afternoon program within the same week or a full-day program. Lunch includes hot and cold options, fresh fruit and vegetables, yogurt options, a fresh salad bar, and dessert on Fridays.
 
Register for multiple weeks to create a summer experience of creative learning and enrichment! 

Explorations takes place in person June 12 through July 28 with morning sessions occuring 9:00 a.m. to noon and afternoon sessions occurring 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Lunch takes place from noon to 12:30 p.m. Before and After Care is available for an additional fee. 

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

Download the At-A-Glance schedule on the right-hand side of this page to view camp schedules by week. To view camp details, scroll this page.

Click on the boxes below to view details.

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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 are available at the time of registration.
     
    Tuition: $640

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

  • Afternoon Book Club

    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 2 – 4
     
    Date/Time:     
    July 3 – July 7*, 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 Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.

  • AI - Robotics & Coding with Codey Rocky 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 – July 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. 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 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Before & After Care are 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 preare 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.
    After Care is 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 Thursdayfor 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

  • Art Club

    Join us for Art Club 2023! Each week will consist of multi-media art projects and experiences. Sessions will include different projects from previous weeks, so you are welcome to register for multiple weeks of Art Camp!

    Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to preare for new groups of participants.
      
    Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 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, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    July 3 – July 7**, 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 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.
    **Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.

  • Bike Trails and 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 and 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: $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.

  • Brain Games & Problem Solving

    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 minds!

    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 3 – 4
     
    Date/Time:     
    June 20 – June 23*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    July 10 – July 14, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    July 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 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. Camp 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. To read more about Camp Invention, visit www.invent.org.
     
    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 Club

    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 make preparations for new groups of participants.
     
    Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 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, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 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 and After Care are available at the time of registration.
     
    Tuition: $395

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

  • 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 is 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. 

    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 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 make preparations for new groups of participants.
     
    Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 4
     
    Date/Time:     
    June 20 – June 23*, 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: $350

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

  • Egg Drop Engineering

    Calling all aspiring engineers! The challenge for this week is the famous Egg Drop! You will be challenged to build contraptions that will protect your egg during a drop at various heights. We will use numerous materials to provide protection and challenge us to complete a successful drop. Mistakes along the way will be a teaching tool to improve our contraptions.

    Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to make preparations for new groups of participants.
     
    Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 4
     
    Date/Time:     
    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, June 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.

  • Entrepreneur's Club

    Take a risk! These are the very words that entrepreneurs act upon. Do you have an idea that you feel can become something great? Come learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur and a design thinker! Work with your classmates to create solutions that will improve the world around you. Who knows - your first invention might have its beginnings in this very class!

    Registrations will close at 11:59 p.m. every Thursday for the upcoming week to allow us to make preparations for new groups of participants.
     
    Ages: Entering Grades 3 – 4
     
    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 17 – July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    July 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Before and After Care are available at the time of registration.
     
    Tuition: $320

  • 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 make preparations 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.

  • Graphic Design - Custom Converse Sneakers

    Express your creativity and learn practical and technical computer skills by launching your very own brand and apparel line! Using powerful graphic design software, campers learn to complement their creativity with the proper technical skills to produce designs that communicate messages and leave lasting visual impressions. Create your own custom designs for a pair of white Converse sneakers! Learning opportunities include typography, pure design elements such as colors, shapes, and images, as well as design skills to organize and convey information, strengthen conceptual skills, and produce clean and effective work products.
     
    Please note: Lunch is included in the cost of tuition. Please do not send lunch to camp with your child.
     
    Graphic Design - Custom Converse Sneakers 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 3 – 4
     
    Date/Time:     
    June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Before & After Care are available at the time of registration.
     
    Tuition: $799

  • Graphic Novel Book Club

    Do you love reading graphic novels? Join us as we enjoy this fun genre of reading together. We will also create out own graphic novels! Over the course of the week, you will learn the full process of graphic novel design, including script writing, panel creation, drawing, and inking.

    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 3 – 4
     
    Date/Time:   
    June 12 – June 16, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 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 and After Care are available at the time of registration.
     
    Tuition: $320

  • Harry Potter Camp

    Harry Potter fans – this camp is for you! Join us for a week of all things Harry Potter. We will be sorted into houses, create house banners, create wands and practice spells, collect materials for ‘potions,’ create a magical creature, play games, and more!

    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 3 – 4
     
    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.
    Before and 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 Summer 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.

  • MARVELous 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 pm every Wednesday for the upcoming week to allow us to make preparations 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 Club

    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 3 – 4
     
    Date/Time:     
    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 26 – June 30, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    July 3 – July 7**, 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 and 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.

  • 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 https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/. 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 20*, 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 and 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.

  • 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
     
    Date/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 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 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:     
    June 26 – June 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    Before Care is available at the 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 3 – 4
     
    Date/Time:     
    June 20 – June 23*, 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 Monday, June 19, 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. 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 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 Club

    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 3 – 4
     
    Date/Time:     
    June 20 – June 23*, 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 24 – July 28, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
    Before and 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.

  • 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 3 – 4
     
    Date/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, 12:30 a.m. – 3:30 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.
    **Summer at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Tuition will be reduced.

  • 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
     
    Date/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 at Hockaday will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 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 3 – 4
     
    Date/Time:     
    June 12 – June 16, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m
    July 3 – July 7*, 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 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

    *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

Athletic Camps

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  • All-Skills Volleyball Camp

    Coached by Andy Gass, Head Varsity Coach at The Hockaday School, Allison Camp, Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach at The Hockaday School, and Christy Alvillar, Junior Varisty Volleyball Coach at The Hockaday School.

    Volleyball Camp is designed for the 4th-6th grade athlete as an introduction to the sport of volleyball. Players will build on individual skills such as serving, passing, setting, and hitting. Players will also strengthen basic offensive and defensive concepts.

    Ages: Entering Grades 4 – 8
     
    Dates/Time: July 31 – August 4, 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
     
    Tuition: $200

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