Type of Camp: Day
Indoor/outdoor: Both
Dates: Session 1: June 24-July 5, 2024 (no class July 4); Session 2: July 8-19, 2024 – 8am-6pm (including before and after care)
Location: Maplewood/South Orange School District (exact location TBD)
Contact: Liz Herring – lherring@somadultschool.org – 973-378-7620
Grades: Elementary, Middle
Registration: Registration will open in early 2024
Financial Aid: Yes, we offer a limited number of need-based scholarships for local students.
Transportation: None
Lunch: not provided
Activities: SOMAS is proud to announce that the ever-popular Children’s Summer Program is back! The schedule is jam-packed with loads of fun activities – from Cartooning to Camp Shakespeare, there’s something for everyone!
There’s a wide variety of courses to choose from in the worlds of creative arts, music, science and sports. This program is unique in that it offers a flexible schedule where students get to choose their own classes (there are five periods a day) and make the day as long or short as they like. Classes are taught by many local district teachers and talented community members, assisted by the ever-popular Yellow Shirt counselors.
In the creative category, the camp features Glass Fusing, Photography, Graphic Design, Beading, Cupcake Decorating, Interior Design, Crochet, Mosaics, No-Cook Cooking, just to name a few.
Highlights in the sports category include Fencing, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee & Juggling, Yoga, Basketball and Indoor Sports & Games!
The camp is offering before care and working on securing an after care option. More information will be available soon. The camp is open to children entering grades 1-9 in September 2024.
Health & Safety Protocols: We have a nurse and security guard on staff as well as at least one Yellow Shirt counselor assisting teachers in each class. The doors are locked and secure and all teachers are required to pass a background check. As far as Covid-19 protocols, we follow the guidelines, policies and regulations of the South Orange-Maplewood School District.