For campers entering grades 4 and 5

Welcome to Pokémon: Build & Battle, where the world of Pokémon meets math, literacy, and strategic thinking! This program invites young trainers to explore the art of building powerful Pokémon trading card decks, while developing essential skills in problem-solving, mathematics, literacy, and strategic decision-making. Students will have the chance to battle each other within a fun, competitive, and supportive learning environment. Each day will focus on building different aspects of the game—deck construction, understanding card abilities, math for calculating damage, reading comprehension for card details, and strategy for winning battles. By the end of the program, students will participate in a culminating tournament where they can showcase their skills!

This camp presented with our partner, Vinyard App Camp.

At a Glance:

• 1:10 program specialized instructor ratio within each coed group 
• State-of-the art facilities and technology
• Summer at St. John’s counselor team to provide extra staffing where needed
• Exploration campers do not swim, unless the program specifically states it
• Click here to view our Summer 2025 Policies, including deposit and refund information

What to Pack in Your Backpack:

• Refillable water bottle
• Nut free lunch and snack
• Light layer as the A/C will be on in buildings
• Sunscreen – applied before coming and reapplied frequently
• We suggest that cell phones and other personal electronics remain at home. Should they come to camp they should remain in backpacks throughout the program day.