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Academic or Enrichment class for this Block
This is for children registering for both Summer Place and an academic or enrichment class (Reading, Math, Study Skills, Woodshop). You must register for the specific academic or enrichment class separately. | |
ArtVentures
This class offers exciting ways to take ordinary materials and make something extraordinary. If you love to create and learn about art, this class is the right one for you. Join the fun for each new and exciting week of learning with new materials, ideas, and techniques. | |
Athletic Camp (Basketball Camp, Grades 3-6) Register separately.
This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Basketball Camp for grades 3-6. You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. | |
Athletic Camp (Basketball Camp, Grades 7-9) Register separately.
This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Basketball Camp for grades 7-9. You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. | |
Athletic Camp (Soccer Camp, Grades 3-6) Register separately.
This is for campers registering for both Summer Place and Summer Soccer Camp for grades 3-6. You must register for Summer Athletic Camps separately. | |
Baking Goodies
Cookies, brownies, cakes and pies!
| $25.00 |
Balloon Twisting (Beginner to Advanced) with Jeff the Magic Man
Come have fun with Jeff the Magic Man to make balloon twisting creations. | |
Bistro Kids
(Double-block class)
Learn how to cook like a chef! Prepare and cook your own lunch (and lunch for the counselors) including dessert. | $35.00 |
Camp Announcements and Podcast Team
Join the CAP Team to create daily lunch announcements and the new camp podcast. Campers will create the podcast crew interview guests to talk about fun summer camp topics. The podcast will video record fun clips to share with campers at the end of the week. | |
Camp Instagram
MPH summer camp is joining Instagram. Camp Instagram will share the fun that happens at camp! | |
Camp Swifties
Calling all Swifties! Ready for it? All things Taylor Swift. | |
Camper's Day Out
(Double-block class)
A fun off-campus outing with different destinations each week. (Schedules are subject to change.)
Weeks 1 and 4: Manlius Library & Ice Cream, Zoo, Movies, Bowling, Webster Pond
Weeks 2 and 5: Butternut
Creek, Miniature Golf, Clark Reservation, Big Don's, Chittenango Falls
Weeks 3 and 6: Green Lakes, Zoo, Sky Zone, Bowling, Butternut Creek | $35.00 |
Chess
This class is best for beginner or intermediate level players.
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Craft Corner
Campers will enjoy creating a variety of projects in this fun crafts class.
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| Crochet Workshop | |
Daily Paper: Summer Place Times
Campers create the Daily Paper with basic journalism skills including interviewing, editing and layout. The paper is distributed daily during lunch time. | |
Gone Fishing
(Double-block class)
Learn how to bait a hook, cast, and fish with a bobber. A fishing pole is required. Fishing is done off campus. | $15.00 |
Mystery Inc.
Gather around gang - it's time to solve a mystery! Mystery, Inc. will be the lead detectives gathering clues, presenting clues to the camp and solving the mystery during Mystery Week. | |
Off-Broadway - On-Summer Place!
(Double-block class)
Campers will work together to create a theatrical performance that they will perform for fellow campers at the end of the week. Students will learn about stage presence, positioning, and performance, all while enjoying creating the show. No previous acting experience is needed! | |
Off-Broadway - Stagehand and Design
(Double-block class)
In this class, you'll create the set and make the entire production come alive! Show is at the end of the week. | |
Outdoor Games
Play a variety of fun outdoor games including croquet, lawn darts, paddle and pickle ball, bocce ball, Can Jam, horseshoes and more! | |
Pokemon
Have fun trading cards, and learning and playing the game. Water type, fire type - this class is for every type! | |
Rugby
Learn and play the international game of Rugby in a friendly, non-contact environment. Campers will learn the basic skills and rules of Rugby. | |
Sports Combination
Play basketball, soccer, team handball, and more. | |
String Art
Check out this hands-on activity! Learn how to create a beautiful personalized piece of art by hammering nails into a wooden pallet and threading string through and around each nail to make a colorful outline. | |
Summer Science
From nature activities to fun experiments, get ready to see how cool science can be. | |
Team Challenge
Campers will work together with teammates to complete the daily challenges. | |
The Masked Performer
Create your own costume and create and practice your performance to showcase and reveal! | |
Treasure Hunt
The ultimate treasure hunt. Each day’s adventure will lead to a final Grand Hunt at the end of the week.
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Ultimate Kickball
Play a different style of kickball each day - Longball, Matball, Six Base, Survivor, and more! | |
Upcycled Fashion Runway
We'll go shopping at the local thrift store and choose items to upcycle, turning them into cool pieces of clothing that you'll want to wear. You'll show them off on the runway at the end of the week. | $5.00 |