Exploration Camps Week 3
June 24-28, 2024
Exploration Camps Week 3
Get ready for an adventure! This week’s Exploration camps are going to be amazing!
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.
REGISTER
Bus Stops & Times
Click here for addresses and more information
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.
If you are ONLY taking one half day program, your pick up and drop off times are below:
Game Design- Drop off at 9:00 am, pick up at 12:00 pm.
Hacking and Cybersecurity: drop off at 1:00 pm, pick up at 4:00 pm.Welcome to Vineyard App Camp! We are thrilled to have your child join us for an exciting and enriching experience this summer. As the regional director, I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to our program and share some important information.
Vineyard App Camp is designed to ignite your child’s creativity and passion for technology in a fun and supportive environment. Depending on the camp, your child will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of design, photography, Dungeons and Dragons! (My personal favorite) and even Cyber Security.
Our team of experienced instructors is dedicated to providing a safe and engaging learning environment for your child. Whether they are a beginner or have prior experience, our curriculum is structured to accommodate all levels of proficiency. We believe in hands-on learning and encourage collaboration among campers to foster creativity and problem-solving skills.
During their time at Vineyard App Camp, your child will not only gain valuable technical skills but also develop essential teamwork and communication abilities. We are committed to nurturing their growth and helping them build confidence in their abilities.
Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s learning journey. We look forward to a fantastic summer filled with innovation, creativity, and fun!
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Nut Free Snack and Lunch
- Sweatshirt
- 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
Become a LEGO master with LetGoYourMind STEM Programs. Students will be guided by our outstanding teaching staff and will learn the basics of simple machines, robotics, sandbox games and stop motion animation. During STEM builds, kids will experience the engineering process of designing, building, testing, and modifying their creations. They’ll encounter obstacles and have to think critically to overcome them with their builds. Our dedicated teachers are there every step of the way, helping kids discover their passion. Each day of camp offers something new and exciting. During the week your child will have participated in activities that stimulate creativity and passion for discovery! Each of our LEGO building projects encourages creativity and teamwork. Our classes range from structured group builds to free building time and by the end of the week, children will have done a little bit of everything!
What to Bring
- Water Bottle
- Comfortable Shoes
- Nut-Free Snack
- 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
- Sweatshirt
- Nut Free Lunch and Snack
- 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
- LABEL EVERYTHING
Your email will tell you if you signed up for any options: Extended AM/PM, Lunch or bus
Become a LEGO master with LetGoYourMind STEM Programs. Students will be guided by our outstanding teaching staff and will learn the basics of simple machines, robotics, sandbox games and stop motion animation. During STEM builds, kids will experience the engineering process of designing, building, testing, and modifying their creations. They’ll encounter obstacles and have to think critically to overcome them with their builds. Our dedicated teachers are there every step of the way, helping kids discover their passion. Each day of camp offers something new and exciting. During the week your child will have participated in activities that stimulate creativity and passion for discovery! Each of our LEGO building projects encourages creativity and teamwork. Our classes range from structured group builds to free building time and by the end of the week, children will have done a little bit of everything!
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
Tripping Camps
Check out our schedule below- this will be your camper’s best week ever!
What to Bring
- Bathing suit
- Wet Shoes
- Water Bottle
- Sunblock
- Nut Free Lunch and Snack
- Towel
- Campers can bring money in the case of snack and souvenir shops.
- Please label everything with your camper’s name
Day
Date
Activity
Waiver
Monday
24
Rock climbing at either Newburyport or Everett MetroRock. Please sign both waivers so we can divide the groups as needed on Monday. This will ensure your camper trips with a friend!
Please sign the waivers for both Newburyport AND Everett MetroRock.
Wednesday
26
All Aboard! Daytrippers head to Gloucester for an epic whale watch with Cape Ann Whale Watch!
No Waiver needed!
Thursday
27
Daytrippers take to the water on a fully guided kayak trip with Plum Island Kayak!
No Waiver needed!
Friday
28
Daytrippers end the week with a relaxing day at Salisbury Beach, soaking up the sun and enjoying seaside fun.
No Waiver needed!
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, June 14, 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 options: Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Cheese Pizza
Cold options: Grilled Chicken Caesar Wrap, Ham 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 available.
The Google lunch order form will be emailed exclusively to families who have purchased lunch on Monday, June 17th.
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!
Add camp store funds
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.