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The Sky’s the Limit!
Take flight with us this summer. Whether that means exploring a new sport, the arts, or even an academic program, we invite you to join us at one of our camps or specialty programs designed for every age and grade––from three years to adult.
Develop talents, acquire new skills and knowledge, or explore something that piques your interest. Whatever you’re looking for, look no further. If you are seeking a full-day summer program, looking for supplemental academic programs, an athletic workshop, or want to try your hand at an arts class, you’ll find it Hammond.
We promise to provide a summer you won’t soon forget!
Sincerely,
Kevin N. White, Ed.S. Director of Auxiliary Programs
kwhite@hammondschool.org
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academic skills through enrichment, acceleration and review.
leadership programs, art, music, computer, and outdoor adventures.
computer, sports and outdoor adventure and field trips.
This Summer at Hawk Ridge
Week 1: June 2 - 6 Animal Planet
Week 2: June 9 - 13 Underwater Adventures
Week 3: June 16 - 20 Carnival FUN!
Week 4: June 23 - 27 Boot Scootin’ Boogie
All Summer Programs Closed: June 30 - July 4
Week 5: July 7 - 11 Color Me Crazy
Week 6: July 14 - 18 Holiday Celebrations
Hawk Ridge
Full-Day or Half-Day ages 3 to rising 6th grade
Hammond’s Hawk Ridge Camp is designed to provide campers with fun, age-appropriate activities every day, all summer. Campers are divided into three age groups: 3-4 years-old, rising 5K–1st grades, 2nd–6th grades. Each week includes field trips and field studies as well as music, theater, art, sports, outdoor adventures, and much more! Camp activities are carefully organized according to age group, planned in advance, and provide hands-on interactive learning in a stimulating and safe environment. Campers can expect to have fun, learn, relax, thrive, smile, laugh, make new friends ... and great memories ... at Hammond!
JOIN US FOR 8 WEEKS OR ONE ... EITHER WAY, YOU’RE SURE TO HAVE A BLAST!
Week 7: July 21 - 25 Wonderful World of Disney
Week 8: July 28 - August 1 Finale of Fun!
FULL-DAY CAMP - $210 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
HALF-DAY CAMP - $115 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm DAILY - $60
EXTENDED CAMP PROGRAM 7:50 am – 8:50 am 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Additional fees apply
What happens each week at Hawk Ridge?
In addition to adventures and activities based on the week’s theme, arts and crafts, fitness and games, sports, nature, and field trips are incorporated. In addition to dress-up days, every Wednesday is Wow Wednesday, and Fridays are Fun Fridays, with a special, engaging activity.
What’s exciting at Hawk Ridge?
Each week campers participate in a scheduled enrichment activity on Monday and Wednesday afternoons: stretch and grow, football, cooking ... to name just a few!”
We offer an impressive lunch menu from a variety of popular local restaurants ... all prepared to order! Our Snack Shack is open mornings and afternoons for snacks and the ever-popular frozen treats on Tuesday Treats.
Junior Counselor Leadership Program
Looking for a great summer experience working with children? The Junior Counselor Leadership Program is a great opportunity for students ages 14-17 years-old, and college students. Depending upon age, students participate in the leadership program on a volunteer (ages 14-15) or paid basis (16 and up).
Ages 14-17 and undergraduate college students
Application Fee: $50
Application deadline: March 7, 2025
Interviews - March 17-21, 2025
Acceptance letters - April 25, 2025
Orientation: May 30, 2025 - Time TBD
Hickory Top Farm Morning Programs
We’ve partnered with Hickory Top Farm in Eastover to offer horsemanship focused on the development of the horse-human relationship. Connecting with horses through groundwork and riding empowers students to gain life skills, build confidence and gain selfawareness. No prior horse experience is required. Enrollment is limited to 8 participants.
HICKORY TOP FARM
FOUR-DAY PROGRAMS
$400 per session | 9:00 - 12:00 pm
June 9 - 12
In the Company of Horses
3rd - 4th grades
June 16- 19
In the Company of Horses
3rd - 4th grades
June 26
June 913
July 2125
Morning Programs 9:00 -12:00 pm
Handwriting Without Tears Camp PK - 1st $150
Math Boot Camp 5th $120
Golf Camp (M,T,W) 1st - 5th $180
Cooking Camp 2nd - 3rd $225
Discovery Makers 5K - 6th $220
Lego Camp PK - 4th $175
Pokémon Fun PK - 4th $180
Sewing Camp 3rd - 6th $300
Afternoon Programs 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Soccer Camp
Glitz and Glam Fashionista Dance Camp
- 12th $155
4th $170
Star Wars Fitness Camp 3 yrs - 1st $175
July 28 - August 1
Morning Program 9:00 - 12:00 pm
Little Hawks Cheerleading Camp (M,T,W,TH) PK -4th $150
Cooking Camp 4th - 5th $225
Nature Camp (M,T,W,TH) PK - 5th $160
CAMP
JUNE • JULY
FULL-DAY WEEKLY PROGRAMS
DATE TIME GRADE COST
Weekly Programs Arcade Game Design and Coding
Space and flight Day Camp
2 - 6 9:00 - 4:00 pm 2nd - 6th
June 2 - 6
June 16 - 20
July 7 - 11 9:00 - 4:00 pm 5K - 5th $250
Hodge Podge I. June 9 - 13 II. June 23 - 27 9:00 - 4:00 pm 5K - 5th $250 Minecraft – Mission to Mars June 9 - 13 9:00 - 4:00 pm 2nd - 6th
Web Design and Python Coding June 9 - 13 9:00 - 4:00 pm 5th - 10th
Artificial Intelligence, Animation and Python Coding June 16 - 20 9:00 - 4:00 pm 5th - 10th $289 Lego Science Lab Full-Day Camp June 16 - 20 9:00 - 4:00 pm 1st - 4th $289 Animation and Innovation Lab June 23 - 27 9:00 - 4:00 pm 2nd - 6th $289 Space Academy: Rocket Science June 23 - 27 9:00 - 4:00 pm 5th - 10th $289 Arcade Game Design and Coding July 7 - 11 9:00 - 4:00 pm 2nd - 6th $289 Fire Fits July 7 - 11 9:00 - 4:00 pm 1st - 3rd $550 Robot Builders 1.0 July 7 - 11 9:00 - 4:00 pm 2nd - 5th $289
Lego Science Lab and Coding 101 July 14 - 18 9:00 - 4:00 pm 1st - 4th $289
Minecraft Redstone Lab July 14 - 18 9:00 - 4:00 pm 5th - 10th $289
Minecraft Olympics and Mission to Mars July 21 - 25 9:00 - 4:00 pm 2nd - 6th $289
robotics 2.0 and Microbit July 21 - 25 9:00 - 4:00 pm 5th - 10th $289
LUNCH & SNACK OPTIONS THE SNACK SHACK
A. 1 slice of Cheese
with a side
B. 2 slices of Cheese Pizza with a side
Chick-Fil-A Nuggets with a side B. Chick-Fil-A Sandwich with a side
1 fluffy pancake and a side
2 fluffy pancakes with a side
Beef and Cheese
Smucker’s PBJ with a side B. Turkey and Cheese Sandwich with a side
the sky’s the limit!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Registering for Camps/Programs
Please visit Hammond’s website at hammondschool. org, click Summer at Hammond at the top of the webpage to access our online registration system. Registration for all Summer Programs must be completed online through the registration system. A non-refundable deposit of $75 per full-day program and $50 for all other programs is required at the time of registration; however you may also elect to pre-pay in full. The non-refundable deposit is not transferrable. All balances are to be paid in full one week prior to the scheduled program, camp, or offering start date. Remaining balances will be charged to accounts automatically through the online registration system. Registrations for any summer program offering scheduled 7 days or less from the start date must be paid in full at time of registration.
Transferring Camps/Programs
Transfers between programs and camps are permissible up to two weeks prior to the scheduled offering start date. Transfer request must be submitted by email to Kevin N. White, Director of Auxiliary Programs.
Withdrawal Policy
Families who wish to withdraw from a summer program must contact Kevin White, Director of Auxiliary Programs via email at kwhite@ hammondschool.org. Withdrawals two weeks prior to the scheduled program will be refunded the remaining balance, less the non-refundable deposit. The non-refundable deposit is not transferrable.
Any withdrawals within two weeks of the summer program are responsible for the full tuition (and fees, if applicable).
Refund Policy
Refunds will be issued for withdrawal request received two weeks prior to the scheduled program, less the non-refundable deposit. The non-refundable deposit is not transferrable. Refunds will not be issued for any withdrawals received within two weeks of the scheduled program. Full refunds are only issued if a program is canceled due to insufficient enrollment. In the event Hammond cancels a program, families will be notified immediately via email through the online registration system. Families may switch to a different summer program and apply the tuition amount toward the balance, or families may request a refund. In order to switch to a different program or receive a refund for a canceled summer program, families must contact the Director of Auxiliary Programs via email. Registration fees are nonrefundable. There will not be any refunds issued for any summer program apparel items purchased.
Camper Allergies
If your child has anaphylactic allergies or other health needs, please contact the Auxiliary Programs Office at 803.726.6413. Families are to provide an action plan along with an epi-pen on the first day of their child’s scheduled camp or program. All items will be returned on the last day of their child’s scheduled camp or program.
What does my child need to bring to camp?
In addition to bringing a water bottle, we suggest participants bring a small backpack to hold all of their belongings. Hawk Ridge Campers are to bring an extra change of clothes, a towel, a bottle
of sunscreen, and a swimsuit to camp. Participants attending an athletic workshop, or camp will need to bring necessary items associated with that particular sport. All participants and campers are required to bring a water bottle with them to camp or their program each day.
Drop-off
Each day of your child’s scheduled summer program offering, families are to drop-off curbside at the designated areas and our Summer Programs Staff will make sure your child(ren) get to their camps location. Families will receive an email a few days prior to their child’s scheduled program offering start date with their child’s camp drop-off and pickup location.
Early Pick-up
If you are picking up a camper early, please contact the Auxiliary Programs Office at 803.726.6413. If your child is enrolled in our Hawk Ridge Camp, please also contact their Lead Camp Counselor (their contact information will be provided to you). This will help us arrange and ensure your child is at carpool early.
Lunch & Snacks
Hammond Summer Programs will have a variety of snacks available for purchase each day at our Snack Shacks located on campus, or bring one from home. Lunches may be brought from home or pre-ordered a week in advance through our lunch program.
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