Week 1:

CARDBOARD CREATION WEEK!  

Think outside the box and carve out a fun-filled week by transforming ordinary recycling into extraordinary inventions! During this high-energy, hands-on week, students will dive into the world of cardboard engineering using Makedo construction tools. This week is designed to spark creativity, foster teamwork, and teach real-world engineering principles through the art of upcycling.

Week 2:

 JURASSIC JOURNEY WEEK!

Prepare to be transported millions of years into the past for an epic Prehistoric Odyssey! This week, young paleontologists won't just study history, they’ll live it. From the adrenaline rush of unearthing ancient giants in "The Great Fossil Dig" to witnessing the raw power of earth science through explosive volcano simulations, every day is a race against extinction. Recruits will track "newly discovered" nests in high-stakes dinosaur egg hunts, navigate the shifting tectonic plates of Pangea, and engineer survival shelters for a world of changing climates. Whether they are crafting Jurassic artifacts or competing in "Apex Predator" challenges, campers will stomp, scavenge, and survive in a landscape where adventure is around every corner. Are you ready to leave the modern world behind?

 
Week 3: 

OUTDOOR SURVIVAL TACTICS WEEK! 

 Raise your hands-up for hands-on self-reliance in the heart of nature. Students will be challenged with a "wilderness survival mindset" by attempting essential field techniques, including primitive fire-starting, natural water purification, and the construction of durable shelters from both salvaged and raw materials. Students will work with map and compass, wildlife tracking, and identify edible or medicinal plants to foster deep environmental awareness. Through scenarios, such as signaling for rescue or administering basic wilderness first aid, students build the confidence, resilience, and teamwork necessary to navigate outdoor challenges.

Week 4:

 MAD SCIENCE WEEK!

Time to put on the goggles, step into the laboratory and have fun with science! From small reactions to big reactions, kids will have the option to learn with colorful and entertaining science experiments throughout the week! See how high your elephant toothpaste will go with the perfect combination of slime and foam! Countdown to blastoff with a launch of water bottle rockets and create crystal formations from scratch (just to name a few)! Join us for a week of exploratory science!

Week 5:

 WATER WORLD WEEK!

This week kids will experience the joys of water fun! From on campus balloon toss games to slip and slides to off campus field trips to local beaches, ponds and paddle boarding adventures; expect a week of wet! Kids will face water challenges through team building games and activities. All crafting activity stations will be inspired by water as kids will figure out how to best manipulate the power of H2O. Join us this week for a wet and wild time!

Week 6: 

SPY WEEK!

Unleash your inner secret agent in an action-packed Spy Week where "recruits" step into a world of intrigue and high-stakes adventure. Throughout the week, students develop essential tradecraft by mastering the art of disguise, creating and breaking complex ciphers, and using forensic science to analyze fingerprints and clues. From navigating laser mazes and completing stealth missions to engineering their own high-tech spy gadgets, participants build critical thinking and teamwork skills while working together to unmask moles and solve immersive mysteries. It is a week of pulse-racing fun where every cadet earns their "intelligence certification" and discovers that anyone can become a master of deception! 

Week 7:

CARNIVAL WEEK!

Step into a world of wonder with Carnival Week, a high-energy celebration where Summer@Clark transforms into a vibrant, roving fairground. Throughout the week, students can challenge themselves with circus skills like juggling and plate spinning, or test their luck and skill at classic midway games like bean bag tosses and ring-stacking challenges. Creativity takes center stage as kids design their own colorful booths, paint festive banners, and learn the art of face painting. This week builds toward a grand finale Carnival, where the Counselors host games with prizes and themed challenges. Students will also have the option to participate in a talent showcase with the opportunity to be the star of the show!

TECHNOLOGY w/ John Barrington

(Weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7)

During weeks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 at Summer@clark, we are excited to offer daily hands-on technology experiences each morning for a 2-hour session (9:30-11:30am) Students will have the option to participate in Virtual Reality, Drone Flying, Computer Gaming, Minecraft, Role-playing Games, 3D Printing and more! At 11:30, students are escorted back to the general population for lunch, crafts, activities and an end of the day sweet treat.

PHOTOGRAPHY with Jeph Ellis

(Week 1: June 15 - June 18th)

The Summer at Clark Photography Week is designed to help young photographers at any level improve their skills. Students are required to bring their own digital camera. This can be a phone camera or their own DSLR. iPads or laptops are encouraged for editing so the photographers can store their images and bring them home, though Macs are provided for those that would rather use them. Images will then be uploaded to Google Drive for sharing with family and friends. Half of the time we will be off campus visiting some of the more picturesque locations on the North Shore such as the Crane Estate, Maudslay Parkland locations along our shores. Photographers should come to camp with appropriate footwear for hiking in the woods as well as scampering across shoreline rocks. Students that select this photography option will attend a full day of photography experiences. This program runs from 9am - 2:30pm each day. At 2:30, students are escorted back to the general population for end of the day wrap up and dismissal procedures. 

ART with Jeph Ellis

(Week 2: June 22nd - June 26th)

The Summer at Clark Art Week will engage and entertain your young artists. Each day we will be working on a different project to take home. Lessons will include basic drawing skills and color theory as well as how to create thinking out-of-the-box abstract imagery. We will work with two dimensional mediums, like painting and drawing as well as three dimensional ones. All materials will be provided, however should your artist wish to bring their own materials that they love to use, they are welcome to do so as well! Students that select this art option will attend either a morning or afternoon session (9:15-11:30 or 12:30-2:45) grouped by age range! When students are not in an Art session, they join the general population for crafts, activities and field trips! 

MUSIC w/ Alicia Catalano

(Week 1: June 15th - 18th) & (Week 2: June 22nd - 26th)

Music Enrichment Classes for all ages! Miss Alicia provides fun classes involving instruments, singing, and dancing. This allows students to explore new music and the skills it provides. Miss Alicia has been involved with the community for over 2 years now, and looks forward to bringing her music passion to Summer@Clark! Students that select this option will attend Music Enrichment classes for 2 hours each morning (9:30am - 11:30am)! Students are transported to and from Miss Alicia's music studio (Newbury, MA) each day in Summer@Clark vans. When students are not in a Music session, they join the general population for lunch, crafts, activities and field trips! 

BAKING IN THE KITCHEN w/ BETH from TASTE BUDS KITCHEN

(Week 3: July 6th - 10th) (Week 4: July 13th - July 17th)

(Week 5: July 20th - 24th) (Week 6: July 27th - July 31st)

 WEEK 3 - BAKING 101
JULY 6th-10th Learn to bake like the pros as we master techniques for handmade breads, pies, muffins, cookies & cupcakes! Each day we'll learn a new baking skill from creaming butter and sugar to kneading dough. We'll whip up both savory and sweet recipes to keep your chefs cheering! Students will attend this program each day from 9:15-11:35am and will then be escorted back to the general population for lunch followed by optional activities, crafts, games, field trips and challenges relating to the week's assigned theme! *A minimum of 10 student enrollments for this program is required by the vendor to run!

WEEK 4 - ALL AMERICAN ROADTRIP
JULY 13th-17th Beep, beep! Join us for a culinary road trip across America. Get ready to taste your way through our country's regional flavors as we head on this sweet and savory chef's adventure. From Boston Cream Pie Tarts in Boston to Deep Dish Pizzas in Chicago, each day we'll explore the local zest of new cities throughout the good ole U.S.A. Buckle up your apron and let's get cooking! Students will attend this program each day from 9:15-11:35am and will then be escorted back to the general population for lunch followed by optional activities, crafts, games, field trips and challenges relating to the week's assigned theme! *A minimum of 10 student enrollments for this program is required by the vendor to run!

WEEK 5 - CHOCOLATE LOVERS
JULY 20th-24th Crazy about chocolate? So are we! Join us as we make chocolate recipes from A to Z. In this tasty camp we'll put our culinary creativity to the test as we whip up mouthwatering treats both savory and sweet. So grab a friend and let’s get cooking! Students will attend this program each day from 9:15-11:35am and will then be escorted back to the general population for lunch followed by optional activities, crafts, games, field trips and challenges relating to the week's assigned theme! *A minimum of 10 student enrollments for this program is required by the vendor to run!

WEEK 6 - GREAT AMERICAN BAKE-OFF
JULY 27th-31st Calling all bakers! Join us as we master baking techniques from kneading dough to creaming butter and sugar as we recreate favorite American recipes. From strawberry chocolate scones to cheesy garlic braids and good old-fashioned apple pie, each budding chef will become a baking master in the making. Grab a friend and let's get baking! Students will attend this program each day from 9:15-11:35am and will then be escorted back to the general population for lunch followed by optional activities, crafts, games, field trips and challenges relating to the week's assigned theme! *A minimum of 10 student enrollments for this program is required by the vendor to run!

 *Students that enroll in a special program will attend either a 2-hour, 2.25 hour or full day session (grouped by age range where possible) each day! When not participating in a special program, students will be grouped with the general population for crafts, games and field trips that reflect the respective weekly theme! There are no extra fees for these programs! Those that enroll in a special program are charged the weekly enrollment fee!