Exploration Camp Week 10
August 12- 16, 2024
Exploration Camp Week 10
Everything you could need to know about camp is in our handbook. Please read carefully.
Family Handbook
Drop Off Location: Please use the interactive map below to find out where your camper should be dropped off.
Please look for the colored pins on the map, and colored flags at camp to find your camper's drop off and pick up.
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Orange |
Camp Chris Lower Camp, Family Drop Off, Eagles MultiSport & Sport Specific Camps |
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Blue |
Camp Chris Upper & Senior Camps, LIT programs, Exploration Camps, Early Morning/Extended PM programs |
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Yellow |
Camp Chris Chipmunks & Chickadees & Middle Camps |
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Magenta |
Prep for the Prep, Aspire Academic & Enrichment Camps |
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Green |
Visitor & Staff Parking |
Drop Off Time: Starts at 9:00 am*
Pick Up Time: Exploration Camps at 3:45pm, All other programs 4:00 pm*
*Extended Day options are available, starting at 8:00 am until 5:00 pm. Registration must be made in advance.
Your welcome email contains a unique Pick Up Pass. Show this pass for a quicker pick up experience. Individuals who do not show the correct pass will be asked to verify their pickup with identification that matches the approved pick up person on the child’s CampBrain account. Click here for more information on authorized pick ups.
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Need to pick up early or drop off late?
We offer two Early Pickup times at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Please contact the Camp Office at 978-774-1427 in advance to arrange for an early pickup.
Drop Offs after 9:15 am should be brought to Memorial Gym. We will escort your camper to their program as staffing allows.
Please see our handbook for our policies on late pickups.
Is your camper going to be absent? Please call the Camp Office.
Only campers who have registered for transportation can access bus transportation. Spaces are limited- please visit our register link below to add bus registration. Bus registration closes on the Monday before your camp week starts.
Please see our Family Handbook for bus rules and expectations.
Bus stops do not have restroom facilities. Please encourage your child to visit the restroom before you leave.
Please check your child in with the Summer at St. John’s Counselor every day before departing the bus drop off area.
When picking up, please be prepared to show ID or Pick Up Pass every time. If you are late to pick up, the bus will move on to the next stop with your camper on board.
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Bus Stops & Times
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Bus Stop Location
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Departure
Arrival
Bus Number
Every Camper
Should Bring
1. Water Bottle
We have hydration stations all over camp filled with ice cold water. Please LABEL your water bottle in case it gets separated from your camper.
2. Sunblock
Ensure your camper arrives with sunblock already applied each day. Don't forget to pack extra for reapplication throughout the day. A hat and sunglasses provide additional protection against the sun's rays.
3. Nut Free Snack & Lunch
To keep food fresh, pack lunch and snacks in an insulated container along with an ice pack. Even if you buy lunch, your camper needs a snack. All lunches and snacks must be nut free!
Lost & Found is located in the Camp Office in Memorial Gym. You can visit anytime from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please park in the visitors lots and walk in.
This Weeks Camps
See what camps are happening this week along with pertinent information for each.
Week 10- Cupcake and Cookie Bakery. Who loves cupcakes & cookies?! We do! Join us as we put a creative spin on these classics with our favorite sweet and savory recipes. From mac & cheese cupcakes to chocolate monster cookies, we’ll learn culinary techniques, master new skills, and enjoy creativity in the kitchen. Grab a friend and let’s get baking!
Our kids’ cooking camps are the perfect recipe for gaining kitchen confidence, learning essential cooking skills and making new friends.
Wondering about allergies? All of our ingredients are nut-free and vegetarian. We will be using gluten, dairy and eggs throughout the week.
This camp is presented with our program partner Taste Buds Kitchen.
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Nut Free Lunch and Snack
- Sweatshirt
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunblock
- Hat and Sunglasses, if preferred
- Please label everything with your camper’s name
Your email will tell you if you signed up for any options: Extended AM/PM, Lunch or bus
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Nut Free Lunch and Snack
- Sweatshirt
- Please label everything with your camper’s name
Your email will tell you if you signed up for any options: Extended AM/PM, Lunch or bus
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Nut Free Lunch and Snack
- Sweatshirt
- Please label everything with your camper’s name
Your email will tell you if you signed up for any options: Extended AM/PM, Lunch or bus
Do you love building and want to learn how to create your own Lego creations?! This course teaches students how to design and build their own Lego models, from simple structures to complex machines. They’ll cultivate both their creativity and an engineering mindset. As a student, you’ll get hands-on experience with a variety of Lego sets and learn techniques for building sturdy and intricate designs. This class is the perfect way to develop your problem-solving skills and unleash your creativity. No previous experience is necessary – just bring your love of Legos and a willingness to experiment!
This program presented with our partner, Vinyard App Camp
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Nut Free Lunch and Snack
- Sweatshirt
- Please label everything with your camper’s name
Your email will tell you if you signed up for any options: Extended AM/PM, Lunch or bus
Two great programs this week with our partner, Black Rocket. We’ll do one program in the morning, and one in the afternoon- a full day of learning and fun!
AM Program: Virtual Reality
Learn the foundations of VR design by creating your own virtual worlds.
Embark on an EPIC adventure in virtual reality! In this cutting-edge class, learn the foundations of VR design by creating your own virtual worlds, exploring simulated environments, crafting 3D experiences, and learning basic programming concepts. At the end of the week, take home your first cardboard VR headset to show friends and family the new worlds you created. VR projects can be viewed on a website or mobile device. Students do not need a mobile device to take the class, but will need access to a mobile device at home. VR projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
PM Program: Esports Apprentice – Streamers and Gamers
Learn what it takes to be a superstar!
Whether you want to be the next pro gamer, streamer, or gamecaster this course will teach you the basics to get started! No longer just a hobby, esports is the fastest-growing career for the next generation. Over 400 million people watched YouTube videos and Twitch streams of video game competitions this year alone! In this course, students will develop game-play skills and compete using Black Rocket’s Esports games and apps, learn how to produce commentary for live tournaments, use professional streaming software, and most importantly practice online safety. Student recordings will be available on a password protected website to share with friends and family. Videos will not be broadcast publicly but will be shared with all students in the class.
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Nut Free Lunch and Snack
- Sweatshirt
- Please label everything with your camper’s name
Your email will tell you if you signed up for any options: Extended AM/PM, Lunch or bus
Mountain Biking – No programming Wednesday 19 June. St. John’s Prep biking coaches Jackson Heath and Jason Fitzgerald are ready to guide bikers around local trails! All campers should bring their bike on Monday morning, dropped off at the Spring Street Parking Lot (marked green on the interactive map). All riders must wear a helmet, and any other safety gear as desired.
Campers should wear adventure ready clothing and sturdy footwear and bring a rain jacket. Hat and sunglasses are advised, as is a bottle of bug spray.
All campers should bring lunch and snacks, and two full water bottles in a backpack. Campers are welcome to bring a small amount of cash in case of pit-stops for ice cream!
On Friday June 21, the group will go to Highland Mountain in NH – more information on this will be sent during the week of camp. Campers will rent a bike from Highland, as well as all safety gear. Caregivers can pick bikes up on Thursday or Friday – whichever is easier!
What to Bring
- Bike dropoff is in the Spring Street Parking Lot on Monday starting at 8:30am
- Campers should bring a helmet and all preferred safety gear
- Bike-mounted water botttles or wearable hydration pack
- Sunblock
- Nut free lunch and snacks
Your email will tell you if you signed up for any options: Extended AM/PM, Lunch or bus
Lunch Time!
Camp Lunch is Awesome!
Skip the packed lunch hassle and let us deliver a hot or cold lunch to your camper.
The deadline to add lunch is Friday, August 2, 2024 at 4:00 pm. Log onto your parent account to add lunch.
Campers who purchase lunch still need to bring a nut-free snack from home.
This Week's Lunch Choices:
Hot Choices: Hot Dogs, Breaded or Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Veggie Burgers, Cheese Pizza
Cold Choices: Turkey and Provolone Wrap, Turkey Sandwich, Sunbutter and Jelly Sandwich
All lunches served with choices of whole fruit, chips, dessert and water.
Nutritional and Allergy information can be found on the Sage Dining site. Gluten free options are available.
The Google lunch order form will be emailed exclusively to families who have purchased lunch on Monday, August 5, 2024. A gentle reminder: Senior Campers and LIT l’s should opt for a cold option on Wednesdays.
Camp Store
Campers entering Grades 2 and up will visit the Camp Store. Here, they can indulge in purchasing camp merchandise, snacks, and refreshing beverages. The Camp Store is cashless- campers purchase items using their Camp Store funds allocated through their CampBrain account.
We also have an online Camp Store for camp merch- you can order in advance, and we'll deliver while your camper is in camp, or you can pick up at the camp office. This is a great option for your Lower Camp or Exploration camper!
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Dressing for the Weather
At camp, the fun never stops, whether the sun is shining or raindrops falling. We provide indoor spaces and fun alternatives in case of rain, but do need to go outside to transition between activities. If the weather forecast calls for rain, please pack a rain jacket (no umbrellas, please!) and a sweatshirt- most indoor spaces are air conditioned.
The Camp Health Office is staffed with nurses and health assistants. You can reach them through our Camp Office at 978-774-1427 or campnurse@stjohnsprep.org with any questions you have. A few reminders:
- Campers' medications should not go in backpacks, but should be dropped off at camp at the Medical Drop Off Table at the Family Drop Off location on Monday mornings starting at 8:45 am.
- Medications for campers who ride the bus need to be signed in with the Summer at St. John's Counselors riding the bus on Monday morning.
- Please see our Family Handbook for details on medications and when you should keep your camper home from camp.
- Please make sure that your camper's medical forms are all up to date and uploaded in our parent portal.
Need More Weeks?
We have open spaces! Click any of the camps below to explore.