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Summer Fun and Learning

Welcome to Summer Fun and Learning

The Country School is pleased to offer an array of fun, enriching, week-long summer camps as well as programs that meet regularly throughout the summer. All camps take place on our beautiful, 23-acre campus in Madison. If you have any questions about the camp or your registration,  email us at summer@thecountryschool.org.

ALL COUNTRY SCHOOL CAMPS RUN FROM 9 AM TO 12 PM
LUNCH BUNCH IS 12-12:30 PM

Weekly Camp Offerings

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  • Weekly Lunch Bunch

    12-12:30 p.m.
    $50/week

    Bring your lunch and join our camp director between sessions for a 30-minute lunch bunch and playtime.
  • June 24-28

    Musical Memories
    Instructor: Wiley Bartels 
    Ages: 5-10
    Cost: $240
    Join us for an immersive musical journey. Each day unveils a new musical genre or style, igniting young minds with diverse rhythms, melodies, and cultural influences. From classical to jazz, rock to world music, our campers dive into interactive sessions, instrument demonstrations, and engaging activities tailored to each genre. Through learning basic rhythms, exploring instruments, singing, and outdoor jam sessions, our camp fosters a love for music that ensures a harmonious blend of education and excitement. 

    Camp instructor Wiley Bartels, a senior at McGill University with a major in Performance Jazz, will guide campers through the history, elements, and unique characteristics of each music style. Embark on this melodic adventure, and let the exploration of sounds create a summer of joy!
     
    Create Your Own Coloring Book
    Instructor: Logan Blend
    Ages: 5-10
    Cost: $240
    Have you ever wanted to improve your drawing ability, but you're not sure where to start? If so, Create Your Own Coloring Book camp is the place for you! Dive into a week-long artistic adventure in which budding artists will learn to transform their ideas into delightful coloring masterpieces. Through guided sessions, campers will explore various drawing techniques, storytelling, and thematic prompts to craft their unique coloring book pages. From brainstorming characters to designing intricate patterns, every day offers new inspiration and artistic discoveries. The week will culminate in a personalized coloring book creation, showcasing their creativity and imagination. 

    Join Logan Blend, a McGill University senior with a passion for illustration, for a vibrant summer of endless artistic possibilities! No drawing experience necessary.
     
    Owlets Gold
    Instructor: Lila Sullivan ‘15
    Ages: 3-4
    Cost: $240
    These kids might be little, but they will have big fun at this camp. Each week, (offered for five weeks; come to one or all!) will focus on a new theme with lessons and activities. This Country School alumna and returning camp counselor has created fun mini lessons, arts and crafts projects, along with songs and stories for the youngest kids on campus. 

    All participants of this camp must be 3 years of age by 6/20/24 and fully potty trained. 
     
    Owlets Blue
    Instructor: Maeve Sheehan
    Ages: 4-5
    Cost: $240
    Get ready for a week of learning, crafting, and playing! The campers’ mornings will be filled with creative activities. Like Owlets Gold, this camp will run all five weeks. Join returning Country School Camp Counselor Maeve for one or all of them. Each week will be devoted to a different theme. 
     
    Bubbles, Crayons, and Exploration - Oh My! 
    Instructor: Karen Chiaia, Country School PreK Teacher
    Ages: 4-6
    Cost: $240
    Heading into Kindergarten has never been so much fun! Start the summer with mornings filled with fun activities, free exploration of our campus surroundings, creative play, and some cool learning. Each day will be an exciting new topic to discover.   

    Summer Olympics Camp 
    Instructor: Becca Barnikow
    Ages: 6-10
    Cost: $240
    Get ready for a week filled with laughter, sportsmanship, and unforgettable memories. Each day will focus on a different facet of the Olympics. Opening Ceremony Bonanza: Kids will march in their own mini parade, waving flags, and lighting the Olympic Torch to officially mark the beginning of their incredible journey. Diverse Sporting Extravaganza: From obstacle course showdowns to dazzling gymnastics routines, our camp offers a smorgasbord of sports for every budding athlete. From kick ball to racing on the Country School trails, each day brings a new adventure. Crafty Olympic Village: Unleash the creativity! Little hands will craft their own Olympic medals, design personalized team banners, and create colorful mascots to represent their unique teams. The Olympic Village will be buzzing with artistic flair! Friendship Medal Ceremony: At the heart of it all is the spirit of friendship! Each child will receive a Friendship Medal, honoring the bonds they've formed and the teamwork that made the camp an unforgettable experience. Join us for a week of fun, fitness, and friendship at the most exciting Summer Olympics Camp ever! 

    Young Actors’ Workshop
    Instructor: Emily Hope Webster, Country School Theater Teacher
    Ages: 8-11
    Cost: $240
    Country School's Drama Teacher, hosts! Young Actor’s Workshop is a staple for the Country School Summer experience. Theater skills are Life skills. In this workshop we will be working on scenes and monologues with a focus on crafting characters and telling stories. The week will culminate in a performance to be shared with friends and family. Students will walk away with a renewed sense of self confidence that they will carry with them on and off the stage. 
     
    Under the Sea 
    Instructor: Allie Mascia ‘14
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
    Dive into a world of aquatic wonders. This immersive and engaging camp is designed to transport campers to the depths of the ocean where they will embark on a journey filled with excitement, discovery, and marine magic. These marine explorers will participate in treasure hunts and water games.

    Create Your Own Storybook
    Instructor: Skylar Bartels, Country School Teacher
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
    In this camp children will harness their imaginations, express their unique ideas, and practice collaborating with others as they write and illustrate, and bind their own storybook as they watch their imaginations come to life. They will learn about the importance of storytelling and the roles it has historically played around the world. Campers will look at some of their own favorite bedtime stories together and will learn about the elements that make stories timeless. 

    Skylar Bartels is a Country School teacher and Skidmore College graduate with a Studio Arts degree. 
     
    Running Camp
    Instructor: Mr. Fixx, Veteran Runner and Country School Head of School
    Ages: 9-14
    Cost: $240
    Spend five days at the start of summer (and, if desired, then two days a week throughout the summer) learning about and practicing the greatest and oldest sport in the world—cross-country and distance running. Our elite coaches who possess deep skills, both in the sport of running and as educators working with children, will provide campers with individualized instruction. Enjoy scenic runs that often end with a swim. Campers will walk away—no, run away!—with an unforgettable experience and fine-tuned skills, hungry for the fall season to start. Our hands-on approach and expertise make this camp unique, whether you are a good runner trying to become great or a novice runner just learning the sport.Your child will leave our camp at the end of the week or end of the summer a better athlete and a more confident student. We teach the campers about running, discipline, and motivation.

    Cool-ology® On the Road Adventures STEAM Camp
    Claudia Esposito, Country School STEAM Coordinator
    Ages: 6-10
    Cost: $245
    We're taking STEAM* on the road for this interactive and engaging camp experience! Each day participants will explore a fun, educational site in and around our community. Campers will investigate the plants, animals, and topography at each location. Field trip locations will include Chatfield Hollow State Park, Hammonasset State Park, Bauer Park, Blinnshed Ridge Trail (behind the Country School), and Circle Beach/Grass Island. *STEAM = Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
  • July 8-12

    Owlets Gold
    Instructor: Lila Sullivan ‘15
    Ages: 3-4
    Cost: $240
    These kids might be little, but they will have big fun at this camp. Each week, (offered for five weeks; come to one or all!) will focus on a new theme with lessons and activities. This Country School alumna and returning camp counselor has created fun mini lessons, arts and crafts projects, along with songs and stories for the youngest kids on campus. 

    All participants of this camp must be 3 years of age by 6/20/24 and fully potty trained. 
     
    Owlets Blue
    Instructor: Maeve Sheehan
    Ages: 4-5
    Cost: $240
    Get ready for a week of learning, crafting, and playing! The campers’ mornings will be filled with creative activities. Like Owlets Gold, this camp will run all five weeks. Join returning Country School Camp Counselor Maeve for one or all of them. Each week will be devoted to a different theme. 
     
    Kindergarten Rocks!
    Instructor: Karen Chiaia, Country School PreK Teacher
    Ages: 4-6
    Cost: $240
    Heading into Kindergarten has never been so much fun! In this camp students will learn all about rocks. Each day will include hands-on learning, sharing from your rock collection, creating art with rocks, learning cool facts, and playing games!

    The Art of Clay & Pottery
    Instructor: Deb Line, Country School Teacher 
    Ages: 9-14
    Cost: $240
    Students will get their zen on learning to throw and shape clay into pieces of art on our potter’s wheel using coil, slab, and pinch techniques. Join Ms. Line to play with clay in the art studio where you're supposed to get a bit messy!
     
    Cool-ology® Coding and Robotics
    Instructor: Claudia Esposito, Country School STEAM Coordinator
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
    Campers will explore the magic of robotics, using coding and programming to bring their robots to life. Throughout the week, campers will investigate plugged and unplugged coding, make a simulated robotic hand, and learn how to code Bee Bot, Ozobot, Dash, and Sphero robots. Join us for the fun! 
     
    Assorted Arts Adventure
    Instructor:Skylar Bartels, Country School Teacher
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
    There are limitless ways to be creative in the arts. This camp will open your mind to the foundations of the world of art. Campers will ignite their creativity and unleash their inner artists as each day will center around a different form of creating. Children will familiarize themselves with various sculpting materials, understand the vivacious elements of mixed media, and draw with different media including graphite, ink, chalks, charcoal, and pastels. Theme-based adventures will inspire campers to craft art based on exciting subjects such as underwater worlds, outer space odysseys, wild jungle adventures, and more! This engaging and hands-on camp is specially crafted for curious minds. This exploration of artistic realms will culminate in a final creation using a medium and subject of your child’s choice. 

    Led by Skylar Bartels, a Country School teacher and a Skidmore College graduate with a Studio Arts degree, this camp will ignite your imagination to a new realm of possibilities. No experience necessary! 
     
    Circus Camp
    Instructor: Jeanette Brooks, Country School Director of Development 
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost:$240
    Step right up, little performers, to Country School's Circus Camp, the perfect blend of fun and learning. This magical camp is designed to spark the imagination and creativity of our youngest campers. Children will participate in balancing games, music, and movement. They will decorate miniature circus tents and fashion crafty carnival creations! Join us for a week filled with laughter, learning, and the thrill of the circus! 

    Jeanette Brooks is not only Country School’s Director of Development; she is also the Ringleader of her own four circus performers, so get ready for a week of tried and true, field-tested, hands-on fun!

    Musical Memories
    Instructor: Wiley Bartels 
    Ages: 5-10
    Cost: $240
    Join us for an immersive musical journey. Each day unveils a new musical genre or style, igniting young minds with diverse rhythms, melodies, and cultural influences. From classical to jazz, rock to world music, our campers dive into interactive sessions, instrument demonstrations, and engaging activities tailored to each genre. Through learning basic rhythms, exploring instruments, singing, and outdoor jam sessions, our camp fosters a love for music that ensures a harmonious blend of education and excitement. 

    Camp instructor Wiley Bartels, a senior at McGill University with a major in Performance Jazz, will guide campers through the history, elements, and unique characteristics of each music style. Embark on this melodic adventure, and let the exploration of sounds create a summer of joy!

    Puzzles, Riddles and Problem Solving
    Instructor: Logan Blend
    Ages: 5-10
    Cost: $240
    Engage young minds in this fun and educational adventure. Campers will explore the riveting world of creativity and analytical thinking. From interactive brain teasers and riddles to puzzle solving and Rube Goldberg contraptions, campers will enhance their problem-solving skills while having a blast. Team collaboration and critical thinking will flourish as campers embrace strategic games, treasure hunts, and collaborative challenges that stimulate both the mind and spirit. Join us for a summer of learning through play!
  • July 15-19

    Owlets Gold
    Instructor: Lila Sullivan ‘15
    Ages: 3-4
    Cost: $240
    These kids might be little, but they will have big fun at this camp. Each week, (offered for five weeks; come to one or all!) will focus on a new theme with lessons and activities. This Country School alumna and returning camp counselor has created fun mini lessons, arts and crafts projects, along with songs and stories for the youngest kids on campus. 

    All participants of this camp must be 3 years of age by 6/20/24 and fully potty trained.  
     
    Owlets Blue
    Instructor: Maeve Sheehan
    Ages: 4-5
    Cost: $240
    Get ready for a week of learning, crafting, and playing! The campers’ mornings will be filled with creative activities. Like Owlets Gold, this camp will run all five weeks. Join returning Country School Camp Counselor Maeve for one or all of them. Each week will be devoted to a different theme. 

    The Art of Clay & Pottery
    Instructor: Deb Line, Country School Teacher 
    Ages: 9-14
    Cost: $240
    Students will get their zen on learning to throw and shape clay into pieces of art on our potter’s wheel using coil, slab, and pinch techniques. Join Ms. Line to play with clay in the art studio where you're supposed to get a bit messy!

    Cool-ology® Super Oooey Gooey Science and Tinker Engineering STEAM Camp
    Instructor: Claudia Esposito, Country School STEAM Coordinator
    Ages: 5-8
    Cost: $240
    Join us for a week of messy, gooey experiments and hands-on tinkering as science and engineering collide during this fun, fast-paced camp experience! Activities will include Slime, Oobleck, Mini Volcanoes, LEGO tinker time, Engineering Design Process tasks, and more!

    Adventure in Nature Camp
    Instructor: Rebecca Barnikow 
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
    Nature and art come together in this week-long camp. Each day campers will create a different craft using the materials nature has to offer on Country School’s vast campus. Campers will play nature games including nature scavenger hunt and nature bingo. Come and enjoy our great outdoors and then craft with nature's bounty!

    Creative Creatures
    Skylar Bartels, Country School Teacher
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
    In this camp children will use a variety of craft supplies to invent their very own imagined creature. Creative illustration will be sparked through a variety of exercises showcasing the power of thinking outside of the box. Each student will craft a booklet alongside their creature describing that creature’s interests, hobbies, lifestyle, and personality traits. With the help of Skylar Bartels, a Country School teacher and a Skidmore College graduate with a Studio Arts degree, each child will awaken their imagination as unusual beings come to life.
     
    Legends of Legoland 
    Instructor: Wiley Bartels
    Ages: 5-10
    Cost: $240
    Welcome to LEGO Storytellers Camp where creativity knows no bounds! This camp is tailored for LEGO enthusiasts and curious storytellers. Each day at Legends of Legoland Camp is an opportunity for campers to construct their own unique stories using LEGO bricks. From crafting characters and building settings to creating plot twists, children will bring their narratives to life brick by brick. Through creative collaboration and team building exercises, campers will develop narrative skills and foster their creative thinking inspired by their LEGO constructions. Join Wiley Bartels, a senior at McGill University, for a chance for campers to become the authors of their own imaginative worlds using the timeless and iconic LEGO brick.
     
    Field Day Camp
    Instructor: Logan Blend
    Ages: 5-10
    Cost: $240
    This thrilling, action-packed camp consists of outdoor adventures, team challenges, and exciting games designed to spark laughter and build camaraderie. From classic sack races and relay games to water balloon fun and obstacle courses, every day is a whirlwind of active play and friendly competition. Our experienced counselor Logan Blend, a senior at McGill University, will foster a supportive environment, encouraging teamwork and sportsmanship. With themed days culminating in a Field Day extravaganza, this camp guarantees a summer of energetic fun and unforgettable memories!

    Make It - Take It Craft Camp
    Tina Edwards, Country School Summer Camp Veteran Teacher
    Ages: 5-11
    Cost: $250
    Make a craft or two each day. You will learn a variety of crafting techniques. Each day campers will make a jewelry piece and learn the skills needed to be an expert in the craft of beading. Campers will also learn skills in card making, decoupage, painting, and other media.  
  • July 22-26

    Owlets Gold
    Instructor: Lila Sullivan ‘15
    Ages: 3-4
    Cost: $240
    These kids might be little, but they will have big fun at this camp. Each week, (offered for five weeks; come to one or all!) will focus on a new theme with lessons and activities. This Country School alumna and returning camp counselor has created fun mini lessons, arts and crafts projects, along with songs and stories for the youngest kids on campus. 

    All participants of this camp must be 3 years of age by 6/20/24 and fully potty trained. 

    Owlets Blue
    Instructor: Maeve Sheehan
    Ages: 4-5
    Cost: $240
    Get ready for a week of learning, crafting, and playing! The campers’ mornings will be filled with creative activities. Like Owlets Gold, this camp will run all five weeks. Join returning Country School Camp Counselor Maeve for one or all of them. Each week will be devoted to a different theme. 
     
    Sew-Fabulous!
    Instructor: Deb Line, Country School Teacher
    Ages: 9-14
    Cost: $240
    Ever dream of becoming a fashion designer or just showing your creativity through what you wear? In this crafty camp, children will learn some basic hand sewing tips and discover how, with a little ingenuity, they can make your own fashion statements. Working together in our creative environment we will make clothing and accessories that campers will be proud to wear and give as gifts. 
     
    Explorer Science
    Instructor: Becca Barnikow
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
     The summer is a great time to get your science on! Campers will make solar cookers, Alka Seltzer rockets, lava lamps, and much more. We will experiment and build each day during this one-week camp. Different activities will be offered each week that this camp runs.

    Magical Creatures
    Instructor: Allie Mascia ‘14
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
    Embark on a mystical journey into the realm of magical creatures. This extraordinary camp is designed to ignite the campers’ imaginations as they explore the wonders of a fantastical world filled with mythical beings, magical adventures, and extraordinary encounters. Campers will create magical crafts and discover creatures from unicorns to dinosaurs. 

    Dress the Dream: Costume Design Camp
    Skylar Bartels, Country School Teacher
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
    Welcome to Dress the Dream: Costume Design where costumes come to life! Unleash your creativity in this imaginative journey. Dive into the magical world of costume design and creation. Campers will explore artistic materials and themes to bring their creative dreams to life. From crafting fantastical outfits to inventing their own characters, our camp promises a summer filled with art, expression, and endless fun! Join us as your child's world of fantastical characters becomes a reality. 

    Make It - Take It Craft Camp
    Tina Edwards, Country School Summer Camp Veteran Teacher
    Ages: 5-11
    Cost: $250
    Make a craft or two each day. You will learn a variety of crafting techniques. Each day campers will make a jewelry piece and learn the skills needed to be an expert in the craft of beading. Campers will also learn skills in card making, decoupage, painting, and other media.  

    Mini Museum Maker Camp
    Eden Keil, Country School Art Teacher
    Ages: 7-14
    Cost: $240
    with Country School Art Teacher, Eden Keil: Campers will imagine and create a museum of their own: an art museum full of mini masterpieces, a dinosaur museum full of tiny bones, maybe even a museum cafe full of delicious morsel-sized treats. Our campers’ imaginations will run wild during this week of imagination and fun.
  • July 29-August 2

    Owlets Gold
    Instructor: Lila Sullivan ‘15
    Ages: 3-4
    Cost: $240
    These kids might be little, but they will have big fun at this camp. Each week, (offered for five weeks; come to one or all!) will focus on a new theme with lessons and activities. This Country School alumna and returning camp counselor has created fun mini lessons, arts and crafts projects, along with songs and stories for the youngest kids on campus. 

    All participants of this camp must be 3 years of age by 6/20/24 and fully potty trained. 
     
    Owlets Blue
    Instructor: Maeve Sheehan
    Ages: 4-5
    Cost: $240
    Get ready for a week of learning, crafting, and playing! The campers’ mornings will be filled with creative activities. Like Owlets Gold, this camp will run all five weeks. Join returning Country School Camp Counselor Maeve for one or all of them. Each week will be devoted to a different theme. 

    Construction Zone Building
    Instructor: Karen Chiaia, Country School PreK Teacher
    Ages: 4-6
    Cost: $240
    In this camp students will learn all about construction: building, engineering, and teamwork. Each day will include hands-on building activities, fun stories, and opportunities for collaboration.

    Explorer Science
    Instructor: Becca Barnikow
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
     The summer is a great time to get your science on! Campers will make solar cookers, Alka Seltzer rockets, lava lamps, and much more. We will experiment and build each day during this one-week camp. Different activities will be offered each week that this camp runs.

    Nature Explorers
    Instructor: Allie Mascia ‘14
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
    Join us on a thrilling adventure into the heart of the great outdoors. This nature-centric camp is designed to inspire a love for the outdoors as campers immersive themselves in the wonders of the natural world through exploration, discovery, and hands-on-activities. Campers will take hikes on The Country School’s wooded campus, learn about the environment, and create nature-related crafts. 

    Mural Mystery Camp
    Skylar Bartels, Country School Teacher
    Ages: 6-9
    Cost: $240
    In this camp children will work together to create their own collective mystery story and make a large collaborative mural with hidden clues. With the intent of this mural being hung in a imaginary museum,  the artists will paint in their own personal styles as much of the story as they would like to disclose, giving clues without revealing the full mystery. With the help of Skylar Bartels, a Country School teacher and a Skidmore College graduate with a Studio Arts degree, campers will learn about creative storytelling, the history of muralism and symbolism, and they will develop collaborative skills in a fun and creative setting.

    Come, Have Fun with Math
    Deb Line, Country School Teacher
    Ages: 9-14
    Cost: $240
    Think math isn’t your thing? Perhaps you’ve already figured out some of math’s secrets. Either way, together let’s explore the puzzles, patterns and codes that make math fun and exciting! Enjoy interactive games, participate in group projects, or design your own activities! Summer is the time to explore math like never before… join us!

    Fairies and Flowers Art Camp
    Eden Keil, Country School Art Teacher
    Ages: 7-14
    Cost: $240
    Join the magic as we make art inspired by flowers and fairies. Campers will build a fairy house and explore Country School’s campus, gathering nature treasures to draw, paint, and print. Focus will be on fun and creative cooperation with friends.

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We will offer a full refund until April 15, 2024 or a half refund through May 15, 2024.

    No refunds will be given after May 15, 2024.
  • Sunscreen Permission

    Campers 6 years of age and older may bring sunscreen from home but may not share that sunscreen with anyone else.

    Campers under 6 years of age should have sunscreen applied before leaving home. If you choose to send your 6 and under to camp with sunscreen, a signed Authorization for the Administration of Medication must be signed by a doctor and given to the camp director.
     

Madison Racquet & Swim Club TCS Sports Camp

The Country School and the Madison Racquet & Swim Club are excited for another successful summer of TCS Sports Camp! In addition to our sports at The Country School, we are pleased to announce we are returning swimming into our program.
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Founded in 1955, The Country School is a coeducational, independent school serving students in PreSchool-Grade 8. The Country School is committed to active, hands-on learning and a vigorous curriculum that engages the whole child.