CDS Summer 2026

Join Chatham Day School’s Summer Camp for children ages 3*–6 (rising first grade)! Campers enjoy friendship, outdoor fun, and learning through play across six themed weeks. Chatham Day School’s campus features a playground, hiking trails, a sports field, outdoor classrooms, and more. Families may attend all weeks or choose those that fit their schedule.

Camp is half day, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m. We will provide a morning snack, and camp will dismiss before lunch.  Weekly themes and sample activities** are available on our website. CDS Summer is very popular, and weeks sell out quickly.  Make sure to reserve your spot today!

For registration or waitlist questions, contact Maria Pormilli at mpormilli@chathamdayschool.org. Program-specific questions may be sent to Kelsey Smits at camp@chathamdayschool.org.

*Children must be fully potty-trained to attend camp. Pull-Ups may not be worn.

**Activities are subject to change.

Camp counselors and campers will be required to follow any Chatham Day School illness policies & protocols.

Camp withdrawals must be made in writing by May 15, 2026. If submitted by May 15, 2026, you will receive a full refund, minus a $100 cancellation fee. After May 15, all camp tuition is non-refundable. There is no prorated tuition for partial weeks attended due to absences.

  • 6 Week Discount: Families enrolling a single camper for all six weeks will receive $25 off per week with code 6WEEKS.
  • Sibling Discount: Families enrolling siblings for 5 weeks each will receive $20 off per week for the second sibling with code SIBLING.

Promo codes can be applied at checkout, and must be applied per week. Promo codes cannot be combined.

Six Themed Weeks

themes and dates for camp

Dates: June 15-18, 2026 (no class Friday, June 19)*
Times: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: $240

Activities may include:
Mini sports centers, water play, themed crafts – sports wreath, make your own pom poms, sports equipment crafts, design a sports jersey

Plus a special event or hands-on workshop!

*Please note this is  a 4-day week due to the observance of Juneteenth.

Dates: June 22-26, 2026
Times: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: $300

Activities may include:
Scavenger hunts, potted plants, water play, themed crafts – handprint cactus, leaf rubbing, watercolor spray bottles, rock painting

Plus a special event or hands-on workshop!

Dates: June 29 – July 2, 2026 (no class July 4)*
Times: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: $240

Activities may include:
Water balloons, bingo, water play, themed crafts – red, white and blue fingerprint popsicle, marble firework crafts, pipe cleaner bracelets

Plus a special event or hands-on workshop!

*Please note this is a 4-day week due to the observance of Independence Day.

Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Times: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: $300

Activities may include:
Tie dye/spin art, water play, themed crafts – magic wands, paper towel roll dragons, mini glitter jars

Plus a special event or hands-on workshop!

Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Times: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: $300

Activities may include:
Scavenger hunt, water play, themed crafts – hand sloths, tissue paper jungle leaves, binoculars, paper bag birds

Plus a special event or hands-on workshop!

Dates: July 20-24, 2026
Times: 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cost: $300

Activities may include:
Salt water painting, water play, themed crafts – salt dough starfish, coffee filter fish

Plus a special event or hands-on workshop!

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