Summer Programs 2024
Preschool –12th Grade
A Message from the Director
Welcome to Summer Programs at LCDS for 2024!
This guide to our programs for the year includes more programming than ever, with offerings for all ages from preschool through 12th grade. We want LCDS to be your go-to for summer fun and learning!
With everything from kid-favorite Camp LCDS to our continued partnership with Popovsky Performing Arts Studio to summer courses for credit, there’s bound to be a match for your student.
Please peruse and get planning! We’re looking forward to having you at LCDS.
Sincerely,
Blake Marshall Director,
Summer Programs at LCDS
email marshallb@lancastercountryday.org
phone 717-392-2916
Table of Contents
LCDS consists of half-day or full-day programs for students entering kindergarten through 5th grade. Each week has a child-centered theme with options ranging from science to art to water play.
Eight weeks of Summer PS/JK
June 17 - August 9
*closed on Wednesday, June 19 and Tuesday, July 4
Monday - Friday
Lancaster Country Day School
Year-round Preschool and Junior Kindergarten
LCDS Preschool and Junior Kindergarten students enrolled for the 2023-24 school year are eligible for early registration. Any remaining spaces will be open to new students who fit our admissions requirements.
*Students must be 3 years old by June 17, 2024 in order to enroll.
Meaningful play is a significant element of learning at LCDS Summer Programs. It encompasses social, emotional, physical, and cognitive benefits that the brain needs to fully develop. Meaningful play also promotes social learning through play with other children. Each child is challenged to live to their full potential in an atmosphere that fosters social, physical, intellectual, and emotional aspects of development.
Enrollment for Summer PS/JK is available through the Admissions Office.
PLEASE CONTACT
Jon Shultz, Director of Admissions, for a Summer PS/JK enrollment contract: shultzj@lancastercountryday.org
Camp LCDS
8 Weeks of Themed Summer Fun
Join us for a fun-filled summer on the beautiful 27-acre campus of Lancaster Country Day School. Each weeklong session offers classes in visual and performing arts, science, sports, water play and more. A different theme is integrated each week into class activities, which are taught by our talented team of teachers and assistants.
Camp LCDS is designed to provide students the opportunity to explore new endeavors in a safe, supportive environment while having loads of fun! Every morning will include arts and crafts, games, and learning centered on the weekly theme. For full–day campers, the afternoon will include outside time, recreation, and water-play (bathing suits, towels and water shoes required). Students may attend full or half-day. Students attending full-day will need to bring their own packed lunch.
Designed for students entering kindergarten through 5th grade with full-day and half-day options available.
Summer Program Fees
Includes all camp activities & a T-shirt.
Camp LCDS
Designed for students entering grades K-5th
REGISTRATION
Please have your child’s health information and insurance card ready before you begin the online registration process. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. You will have the option to pay for camp in full or provide a $50 non-refundable deposit per camp. The balance of tuition is due by May 1. Your card on file will be charged automatically unless other payment arrangements have been made.
CANCELLATION
For Specialty Programs and Camp LCDS, if you cancel before May 1, you will lose your nonrefundable deposit. After May 1, there are no refunds.
Animal Kingdom
Week 1: June 17-21
Take a walk on the ‘wild’ side at LCDS! Learn about animals we don’t see in our own backyards, investigate unique animals and their special adaptations, and share about your favorite wild animal.
*4 day week due to holidays
*Closed Wed., June 19 for Juneteenth
Around the World
Week 2: June 24-28
Join us as we travel around the world and visit new countries! We’ll use our imagination, learn about cultures and traditions on other continents through crafts, singing, dances, and games.
O.F.F.
Week 3: July 1-5
Olympics, Fun, and Fitness! We’re bringing one of the world’s greatest traditions, the Summer and Winter Olympics, to LCDS! Compete in events, train like an Olympian, watch highlights of past Olympic events, and bring home the gold.
*3 day week due to holidays
*Closed Thurs., July 4 and Fri., July 5 for 4th of July
Summer Program Fees
Master Builder
Week 4: July 8-12
Legos, blocks, K’Nex, and so much more! Join us for an exciting week of creating and challenges! We will be inventing, fixing, and building with so many different types of materials you’ll have to see it to believe it!
Super Hero
Week 5: July 15-19
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s a superhero! Come ready to save the day! Campers can expect to participate in fun games and activities that involve famous superheroes. Campers can also expect to be creative and come up with their own alter ego.
Solve a Mystery
Week 6: July 22-26
Do you love to solve a good mystery? Do secret codes and languages intrigue you? Then join us as we create invisible ink, analyze fingerprints, break out of an escape room, and so much more!
CAMP FUN WITH
Space is the Place!
Week 7: July 29-August 2
This camp will be out of this world! Join us as we explore the solar system, play space themed games, and even build a rocket. Take off on an adventure to the stars!
Summer Science Station
Week 8: August 5-9
Join us this week for some crazy, fun, and sometimes slimy science experiments. We will laugh, investigate, and learn as we explore the world around us through science.
K-1: Wacky Watermelons
2-3: Summer S’mores
4-5: Tiki Tacos
Specialty Camps
The Specialty Camps are geared toward students in a variety of grades and offer a more in-depth experience in a specialized class or topic.
WEEK 1: June 17-21
WEEK 2: June 24-28
P. 15 Mercy Watson Fan Club
Lower School Squash Camp
Dynamic Games
United Nations Camp
Middle/Upper School Squash Camp
P. 18 The Messier, The Better
P. 23 Sculpture: Working in 3D
P. 23 Calling All Adventurers!
P. 27 SAT Prep Course
P. 18 LCDS Goes Camping
WEEK 3: July 1-5 P. 16 Silly Stories and More!
WEEK 4: July 8-12
P. 17 Power of Play
P. 22 puppets, Puppets, PUPPETS!!!
P. 24 Hogwarts Camp (Year 2)
P. 25 Beginner Archery
WEEK 7: July 29-Aug 2
P. 16 Exploring Our Senses!
P. 17 Winter in July (Entering Grades PS-JK)
P. 18 The Messier, The Better
P. 24 MS Jump Start Lite
P. 26 Let’s Dungeon
WEEK 5: July 15-19
P. 15 Pete the Cat Fan Club
P. 17 Winter in July (Entering Grades K-2)
P. 19 Hogwarts JR
P. 25 Advanced Archery
WEEK 8: Aug 5-9
P. 16 Mr. Marshall’s Funky Fitness
P. 19 Ticket to Write
P. 24 MS Jump Start Study Skills
WEEK 6: July 22-26
P. 15 Fly Guy Fan Club
P. 19 Forces of Nature
P. 25 Charm & Jewelry Making with Sculpey Clay
Specialty Camps
Specialty camps
listed by grade level
ENTERING JK-1
Mercy Watson Fan Club
Week 2: June 24–28
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 12
Betsy Hedbavny & Pamela Zerbe, LCDS Early Childhood Faculty
Do you like hot buttered toast, silly adventures and quirky pigs that find themselves in trouble? If you said yes to any of these questions, you will love Mercy Watson. Join the fan club and listen to these heart warming stories about Mercy, a delightful pig, while enjoying creative crafts and hot buttered toast with a great deal of butter on it.
ENTERING PS–1
Pete the Cat Fan Club
Week 5: July 15–19
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 12
Betsy Hedbavny & Pamela Zerbe, LCDS Early Childhood Faculty
Do you like inspiring stories about grit and resilience? Can you keep your cool when things don’t go your way? If you live by the motto, “it’s all good,” then you’ll love Pete the Cat and his playful gang of friends. Join the fan club and listen to these resilient stories about Pete, one cool cat, while enjoying creative crafts, tasty treats and groovy music.
ENTERING PS–1
Fly Guy Fan Club
Week 6: July 22–26
HALF-DAY
FUN WITH
Summer Program Fees
BETSY HED B AVNY
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 12
Betsy Hedbavny & Pamela Zerbe, LCDS Early Childhood Faculty
Do you swat at flies or welcome them into your home? Have you ever thought of having a pet fly instead of a fuzzy dog or cuddly cat? If you said yes to any of these questions you would love to meet Buzz and his pet fly, Fly Guy. Join the fan club and listen to these silly stories about two best friends, while enjoying creative crafts, playful games and scrumptious snacks.
Specialty Camps
ENTERING PS–K
Mr. Marshall’s Funky Fitness
Week 8: August 5–9
1 p.m.–4 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Class limit: 12
Blake Marshall, LCDS PE Faculty
Come join Mr. Marshall as we explore the deep sea, journey back in time to see the dinosaurs, defeat the evil pirates, and so much more! This week will be all about being active and getting strong in a safe and fun environment.
ENTERING JK–K
Exploring Our Senses!
Week 7: July 29–August 2
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 10
Becky Miller, LCDS Early Childhood Faculty
Do you love tasty treats? How about scavenger hunts? Or beautiful music? Of course you do! Campers will be exploring their senses of smell, sight, taste, sound, and touch while they create unique crafts, read books, play games, and test their taste buds! Please inform us of all camper allergies during registration.
ENTERING JK–1
Silly Stories and More!
Week 1: June 17–21
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$200
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 15
*4 day week due to holidays
*Closed Wed., June 19 for Juneteenth
Becky Miller & Kevia Walton, LCDS Early Childhood Faculty
We will use gloriously fun (and quite silly) children’s stories as the basis for cooking projects for each day’s snack, book-related crafts to take home each day and silly movementbased fun for each day’s specific title. In a nutshell, campers will use their imaginations to explore each book through all of their senses, but most of all they will experience silly fun in a relaxed group setting.
ENTERING K–1
Power of Play
Week 4: July 8–12
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Class limit: 12
Justine Jago & Kathleen Dolan, LCDS Faculty
Our young learners will practice vital 21st Century Skills such as communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking while having fun with PLAY. All of our play will be interactive and purposeful, including outdoor games, board games, puzzles, STEM toys, handson activities, dramatic play, and building. Based on the interests of the campers, we will work together to transform the room into a playhouse of their choosing (grocery store, firehouse, hospital, etc.) for a fun-filled week of dressup and make-believe!
ENTERING PS–2
Winter in July
Entering PS–JK
Week 7 PM: July 29–August 2
1 p.m.–4 p.m. (half-day)
Entering K–2
Week 5 AM: July 15–19
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 12
Allison Burgoyne, LCDS Early Childhood Faculty Snowflakes, candy canes and gingerbread men in July? Yes, please! Join us as we celebrate the winter season during the summer with winter crafts, snacks, STEAM challenges and literary comparisons. Find out what a Ninjabread Man has in common with a Gingerbread Baby, what a snowflake looks like up close and just how fast we can make a candy cane disappear. Stay chilly with us this summer!
Specialty Camps
ENTERING JK–3
LCDS Goes Camping
Entering JK–1
Week 3 AM: July 1–3
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
Entering 1–3
Week 3 PM: July 1–3
1 p.m.–4 p.m. (half-day)
$150
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 12
*3 day week due to holidays
*Closed Thurs., July 4 and Fri., July 5 for 4th of July
Cathy Swiatek, LCDS Early Childhood Faculty
Does your child love to camp? Hate mosquitoes? Now they can have all the fun of singing camp songs, making friendship bracelets and eating s’mores. There will be plenty of camp activities to keep your child entertained for hours without getting one bug bite!
ENTERING JK–3
The Messier, The Better
Entering JK–1
Week 2 AM: June 24–28
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
Week 7 AM: July 29–August 2
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
Entering 1–3
Week 2 PM: June 24–28
1 p.m.–4 p.m. (half-day)
Week 7 AM: July 29–August 2
1 p.m.–4 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 12
Cathy Swiatek, LCDS Early Childhood Faculty
Summer is the perfect time to explore all kinds of messy art and science activities. Who doesn’t like a table full of shiny glitter, multiple choices of paints and lots of gooey mud? This camp will focus on letting the children choose what to create and experiment with as they’re led by a teacher who’s not afraid to get messy.
ENTERING 3–5
Ticket to Write
Week 8: August 5–9
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10
Justine Jago & Kathleen Dolan, LCDS Faculty
Join us for a summer filled with imagination, laughter, and the power of words! “Ticket to Write” is not just a camp; it’s a passport to a literary adventure where young minds will explore the beauty of language through the enchanting world of poetry.
Activities Include:
Express Yourself: Engaging poetry workshops that encourage selfexpression.
Crafty Verses: Arts and crafts sessions to visually represent poetic creations.
Poetry Theatre: Acting out favorite poems to bring them to life!
Storytelling Bonanza: Dive into storytelling with a poetic twist.
ENTERING 3–5
Hogwarts JR.
Week 5: July 15-19
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $20 | Class limit: 15
If you’re hoping your letter of acceptance to Hogwarts will come in the next few years, this camp is for you! Learn spells, play Quidditch and create potions with your new wizarding friends!
ENTERING 3–5
Forces of Nature
Week 6: July 22–26
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10
Justine Jago & Kathleen Dolan, LCDS Faculty
Students can join in nature walks. We may go to Long’s Park or another park to walk and look at the plants and animals, or collect flowers and turn them into pressed bookmarks.
Specialty Camps
ENTERING 2–6
puppets, Puppets, PUPPETS!!!
Week 4: July 8–12
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10
Steffan Bomberger, LCDS MS/US Faculty
Come join in on the building and performing fun with Mr. Bomberger, our theater director, as we discover from start to finish how to make and perform with puppets!!! We will explore the world of puppetry through hand puppets, marionettes, shadow puppets, muppets, and more. Be sure not to miss out on the epic fun and awesome edutainment that comes from the world of puppets, Puppets, PUPPETS!
ENTERING 3–6
Lower School Squash Camp
Week 1: June 17-21
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$200
*4 day week due to holidays
*Closed Wed., June 19 for Juneteenth
Week 8: August 5–9
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 15
Oliver Lu, LCDS Athletics Faculty
Camp to introduce to and develop skills in the sport of squash; balls, racquets and goggles are provided but campers should have their own indoor non-marking sneakers.
MULTIPLE GRADES
Dynamic Games
Entering 1–4
Week 1: June 17–21
1 p.m.-4 p.m. (half-day)
$200
*4 day week due to holidays
*Closed Wed., June 19 for Juneteenth
Cathy Swiatek, LCDS Early Childhood Faculty
Entering 5–8
Week 1: June 17–21
9 a.m.-12 p.m. (half-day)
$200
*4 day week due to holidays
*Closed Wed., June 19 for Juneteenth
Jean Noecker, LCDS MS Faculty
It’s on! This camp will be all about the joy and safety of playing exhilarating games (dodgeball, capture the flag, elimination, and more).
ENTERING 3–8
Sculpture: Working in 3D
Week 2: June 24–28
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Class limit: 10
Diane Wilikofsky, LCDS Faculty
Do you love to work in 3D? Here’s your chance to work with a variety of tools and materials as you create all kinds of different sculptures. We will explore various media including: wire, paper, mixed media, paper mache, and cardboard to name just a few of the possibilities.
ENTERING 5–8
Calling All Adventurers!
Week 2: June 24–28
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $20
Ben Shipman, LCDS MS Faculty
If you’ve ever wanted to be a fantasyaction hero, this is your chance. This is a live-action-role-playing camp. We will be creating our own fantasy characters and then bringing them to life! Think D&D, but actually played out, rather than dice on a table. We will be making costumes, foam weapons and shields, and even fantasy-inspired food. We will also be acting and learning stage-style and LARP combat. Adventure is waiting!
Specialty Camps
ENTERING 6–8
Hogwarts Camp (Year 2)
Week 4: July 8–12
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (full-day)
$400
Material fee: $20
Ben Shipman, LCDS Faculty
Ever wish you were a student at Hogwarts? Now is your chance! The magic begins the moment you receive your letter of acceptance. Shop for supplies in Diagon Alley, arrive at the Great Hall for a sorting ceremony, and get ready for a full week of witchcraft and wizardry! Classes include Potions, Herbology, Arithmancy, Charms, Care of Magical Creatures, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Divination. This year we explore the world of Harry Potter’s second year at Hogwarts, discover magical creatures, and enjoy a world you never knew existed right here in Lancaster!
ENTERING 6–8
MS Jump Start Study Skills
Week 8: Aug 5–9
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250 *Only open to LCDS students
LCDS MS Faculty
Jump into Middle School on the right foot! Come join us to get organized and to prepare for the new school year ahead. This seminar will cover: reviewing English texts, reviewing mathematics, study skills, organizational aids, and computer technology all while participating in fun activities. Who will benefit? Newly enrolled Middle School students, and current LCDS rising 6th and 7th graders wanting to improve their study skills and performance in the classroom.
ENTERING 6–8
MS Jump Start Lite
Week 7: July 29–Aug 2
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250 *Only open to LCDS students
LCDS MS Faculty
On vacation for Jump Start? This camp is offered as an alternative to Jump Start, but has many of the same activities. Become familiar with the school, the MS schedule, teachers and meet your fellow classmates. Ease into the school year by reviewing English, math and study skills concepts in a fun and light setting.
ENTERING 5–9
Charm & Jewelry Making with Sculpey Clay
Week 6: July 22–26
1 p.m.–4 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 12
Beky Weidner, LCDS Art Faculty
Come discover the excitement of working in polymer clay (Sculpey)! In this course you will learn a variety of techniques for creating charms, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and much more. You will learn diverse methods for making beads and simple cane techniques. You will also learn how to attach the necessary metal parts (hooks, clasps, etc) to make your pieces functional. We’ll talk about and practice color mixing to get just the right colors you want. Come with your creative ideas and get ready to have some fun!
ENTERING 5–9
Beginner Archery
Week 4: July 8–12
9 a.m.-12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 15
April Fantazzi, LCDS Athletics Faculty
Have you ever wanted to learn to shoot a bow and arrow? It’s a great sport and one that takes practice and concentration. This camp will develop archery skills and incorporate fun games and challenges to test your concentration and aim. Beginners or experienced archers are welcome.
ENTERING 5–9
Advanced Archery
Week 5: July 15–19
9 a.m.-12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 15
April Fantazzi, LCDS Athletics Faculty
Advanced skills, longer distances, and more challenging games to test your concentration and aim. If you enjoyed previous LCDS archery camps you will love taking your skills to the next level! This archery camp is for experienced archers who have completed the LCDS Archery camp in previous summers, or who have archery experience from other venues.
Specialty Camps
ENTERING 6–9
Let’s Dungeon
Week 7 | July 29–August 2
9 a.m.–4 p.m. (full-day)
$400
Ben Shipman, LCDS MS Faculty
Want to play some Dungeons & Dragons? Then this is the camp for you! D&D is a cooperative, table-top role playing game where dice rolls determine success and failure. We will create our own unique characters and lead them through a fantastic world of elves, goblins, and wizards. This camp is perfect for kids who love board games, fantasy books, and creating their own characters and worlds. Let’s dungeon!
ENTERING 6–9
United Nations Camp
Week 1: June 17–21
9a.m.–4 p.m. (full-day)
$320
*4 day week due to holidays
*Closed Wed., June 19 for Juneteenth
Ben Shipman, LCDS MS Faculty
Are you interested in the politics of the world? Why is the war in Ukraine happening? Who should host the next World Cup? And what’s up with North Korea? These questions and more will be explored at this camp! We will investigate and come up with our own solutions to global issues. We will also engage in simulations where you will lead your own countries in tense negotiations. Let’s learn, and let’s have fun!
Specialty camps listed by grade level
ENTERING 7–12
Middle/Upper School Squash Camp
Week 1: June 17-21
1 p.m.–4 p.m. (half-day)
$200
*4 day week due to holidays
*Closed Wed., June 19 for Juneteenth
Week 8: August 5–9
1 p.m.–4 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Material fee: $10 | Class limit: 15
Oliver Lu, LCDS Athletics Faculty
Camp to further develop skills in the sport of squash using conditioning games, squashspecific fitness, technical instruction and open play; balls, racquets and goggles are provided but campers should have their own indoor non-marking sneakers.
ENTERING 10–12
SAT Prep Course
Week 2: June 24–28
9 a.m.–12 p.m. (half-day)
$250
Mary Turner & Chelsea Pomponio, LCDS US Faculty
This course is designed to prepare students for the SAT, as well as the PSAT, due to their similar formats. Students will be introduced to the format of the test, review the math and English content, and discuss strategies for success. Students should expect to spend time outside of class each day taking a practice test in preparation for the next day. In addition to content review, the new digital format will be addressed.
Popovsky Performing Arts Camps
Embark on an exhilarating journey as we return to the Lancaster Country Day School’s state-of-the-art Gardner Theatre for our summer programs! Nestled within a professional theater environment complete with lights, curtains, microphones, costumes, and set pieces, campers are in for an enchanting experience as they step onto a world-class stage.
Our dynamic and educational summer camp programs are meticulously designed to guide performers through developing skills, cultivating confidence, and fostering a tight-knit community. Our curriculum nurtures creativity and establishes a robust foundation in acting, singing, and dance.
At Popovsky Performing Arts, we embrace performers of all experience levels, providing each individual with ample opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed both on and off the stage.
Whether your aspirations soar towards Broadway stardom or you’re taking your first steps into the world of theatre, our summer camps are tailored to be the perfect fit for everyone. Join us at Popovsky Performing Arts for a summer filled with fun, education, enrichment, and the magic of the performing arts!
CAMP SESSION FEES:
$550 Two Week Production Camps
$300 One Week Skills Camps
Exciting news for this year! Introducing our all-new Skills Camps, a response to the enthusiastic feedback from our camp families. In direct response to your requests for more flexible opportunities to enhance skills without the commitment of a two-week production camp, we’re thrilled to offer three specialized one-week camps. Dive into a focused week of skill refinement, whether you’re looking to strengthen your audition techniques, polish your acting abilities, elevate your singing prowess, or fine-tune your dance moves. These carefully curated camps provide the perfect platform for honing your talents in a condensed, yet intensive, format. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your performing arts skills with our dynamic and specialized Skills Camps!
People of every race, gender identity, sexual orientation, faith, and nationality are welcome and safe at PPAS, and we happily welcome neurodiverse students.
PERFORMANCE
INFORMATION:
All production camps will have two performances on the final Friday of camp. Performances will be held at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. as Double Feature Shows with a brief intermission.
STAFF INFORMATION:
Meet the exceptional team behind the scenes! Summer Camps are directed by PPAS owners Christyn Rutter and Michael Popovsky, along with Studio Manager Megan Charlesworth and our on-site camp director, Lancaster Country Day School teacher Steffan Bomberger. Our camp staff is a group of Teaching Artists made up of a blend of PPAS teachers, theater and education professionals, and Lancaster Country Day School’s Summer Staff members. For our younger camps, we enlist the assistance of high school interns, creating a diverse and supportive environment.
Every Teaching Artist is carefully selected for their expertise in guiding and motivating young performers and their experience in theater and the performing arts. All camp staff undergo thorough background checks, which are mandated in all educational environments in Pennsylvania. Additionally, each staff member will complete specialized training, ensuring they are well-equipped to contribute to the success and wellbeing of our campers. Rest assured, your child’s summer experience is in the hands of a qualified and passionate team at Popovsky Performing Arts!
Two tickets are included per camper, per show with registration. Additional tickets will be available in advance for $12 each. Instructions for ticket purchases will be provided via email at a later date.
Popovsky Performing Arts Camps
For Campers Entering 1st–5th Grade as of the 2024-25 School Year
Audition Skills for Grades 1-5 (1st-5th Grade)
Monday, June 10–Friday, June 14 · $300
LOCATION
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster PA 17603
CAMP HOURS
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
Learn the techniques that will allow you to shine at any audition! During this camp, performers will have the opportunity to be coached through varying 32-bar cuts and/ or monologues in preparation for future auditions, as well as learn the basics of audition etiquette, how to handle nerves, and process audition results. Skills acquired during this camp will prepare performers to create the right impression from the moment they walk in the door to the moment they leave the room! PPAS highly recommends this camp for all students planning to participate in our two-week production camps!
Session 1: Finding Nemo KIDS (1st-5th Grade)
Monday, June 17–Friday, June 28 · $550
Performances Friday 6/28 at 2:00 and 4:30 p.m.*
*Showtimes are subject to change and will be confirmed by the start of the camp session.
LOCATION
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster PA 17603
CAMP HOURS
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the following dates:
Mon 6/17 | Tues 6/18 | Thurs 6/20 | Fri 6/21
Mon 6/24 | Tues 6/25 | Wed 6/26 | Thurs 6/27
On Friday, 6/28, the camp will run from 9 a.m. until the second performance is over.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. This two week camp concludes with performances in the Gardner Theatre on June 28.
Popovsky Performing Arts Camps
Session 2: Disney Revue: featuring songs from the BEST Disney shows!
(1st-5th Grade)
Monday, July 8–Friday, July 12 · $300
LOCATION
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster PA 17603
CAMP HOURS:
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
Ever dream of being your favorite Disney Princess/Prince or Villain? In this one week camp, students will sing, act, and dance to material from their favorite Disney Shows. Songs and scenes will be used to teach students theatre skills, character development, how to grow as singers and dancers, and much more. Please note that this camp does NOT end with a public performance.
Session 3: Seussical KIDS (1st-5th Grade)
Monday, July 15–Friday, July 26 · $550
Performances Friday 7/26 at 2:00 and 4:30 p.m.*
*Showtimes are subject to change and will be confirmed by the start of the camp session.
LOCATION
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster PA 17603
CAMP HOURS:
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the following dates: Mon 7/15 | Tues 7/16 | Wed 7/17 | Thurs 7/18 | Fri 7/19 Mon 7/22 | Tues 7/23 | Wed 7/24 | Thurs 7/25
On Friday, 7/26, camp will run from 9 a.m. until the second performance is over.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton’s challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that’s been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant! This two week camp concludes with performances in the Gardner Theatre on July 26.
Popovsky Performing Arts Camps
Session 4: Frozen KIDS
(1st-5th Grade)
Monday, July 29–Friday, August 9 · $550
Performances Friday 8/9 at 2:00 and 4:30 p.m.*
*Showtimes are subject to change and will be confirmed by the start of the camp session.
LOCATION
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster PA 17603
CAMP HOURS:
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the following dates:
Mon 7/29 | Tues 7/30 | Wed 7/31 | Thurs 8/1 | Fri 8/2
Mon 8/5 | Tues 8/6 | Wed 8/7 | Thurs 8/8
On Friday, 8/9, camp will run from 9 a.m. until the second performance is over.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
Young performers will love this fanciful and heartwarming stage adaptation of the celebrated animated film! Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and more favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. This musical includes favorite Frozen songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. This two week camp concludes with performances in the Gardner Theatre on August 9.
Broadway Revue: Kids Roles in Musical Theatre (1st-5th Grade)
Monday, August 12–Friday, August 16 · $300
LOCATION
POPOVSKY PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO
245 Butler Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
CAMP HOURS: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
There are so many great roles for kids in musical theater: Annie, Oliver, Gavroche, Matilda, Pugsley, and Amarylis to name a few. So why not have a camp full of the great music written just for our youngest stars!? This camp will use some of the cutest characters from Broadway to help our young performers grow as singers, actors and dancers. Scenes and songs will be used as kids learn character building, stage directions, dance and singing techniques, and more! Please note that this camp does NOT end with a public performance.
Popovsky Performing Arts Camps
For Campers Entering 6th–12th Grade as of the 2024-25 School Year
Audition Skills for Grades 6-12 (6th-12th Grade)
Monday, June 10–Friday, June 14 · $300
LOCATION
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster PA 17603
CAMP HOURS
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
Learn the techniques that will allow you to shine at any audition! During this camp, performers will have the opportunity to be coached through varying 32-bar cuts and/ or monologues in preparation for future auditions, as well as learn the basics of audition etiquette, how to handle nerves, and process audition results. Skills acquired during this camp will prepare performers to create the right impression from the moment they walk in the door to the moment they leave the room! PPAS highly recommends this camp for all students planning to participate in our two-week production camps!
Session 1: Newsies JR (6th-12th Grade)
Monday, June 17–Friday, June 28 · $550
Performances Friday 6/28 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.*
*Showtimes are subject to change and will be confirmed by the start of the camp session.
LOCATION
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster PA 17603
CAMP HOURS:
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the following dates: Mon 6/17 | Tues 6/18 | Thurs 6/20 | Fri 6/21 Mon 6/24 | Tues 6/25 | Wed 6/26 | Thurs 6/27
On Friday, 6/28, the camp will run from 9 a.m. until the second performance is over.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right. This two week camp concludes with performances in the Gardner Theatre on June 28.
Popovsky Performing Arts Camps
Session 2: Best of Broadway: 2000-Today
(6th-12th Grade)
Monday, July 8–Friday, July 12 · $300
LOCATION
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster PA 17603
CAMP HOURS:
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
Modern Musical Theatre provides some of the most popular and relevant shows for youth today. In this one week camp, performers will get to learn songs, scenes, and choreography from some of their favorite contemporary Broadway composers like Jason Robert Brown, Jeanine Tesori, Stephen Schwartz, Andrew Lippa, Andrew Llyod Webber, and more! Students will improve their ability to shine on stage and be a true triple threat in this exciting and fast paced camp! Please note that this camp does NOT end with a public performance.
Session 3: High School Musical 2 JR
(6th-12th Grade)
Monday, July 15–Friday, July 26 · $550
Performances Friday 7/26 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
*Showtimes are subject to change and will be confirmed by the start of the camp session.
LOCATION
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster PA 17603
CAMP HOURS:
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the following dates: Mon 7/15 | Tues 7/16 | Wed 7/17 | Thurs 7/18 | Fri 7/19 Mon 7/22 | Tues 7/23 | Wed 7/24 | Thurs 7/25
On Friday, 7/26, camp will run from 9 a.m. until the second performance is over.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
At the Lava Springs Country Club, popular girl, Sharpay, reigns supreme while the Wildcats get to work—literally! Featuring every ounce of the light-hearted fun that made High School Musical a household name, this buoyant sequel follows our East High favorites as they face the realities of the adult world and begin to grow up. Friendships are tested, summer romances go haywire and the meaning of success is redefined. This two week camp concludes with performances in the Gardner Theatre on July 26.
Popovsky Performing Arts Camps
Session 4: Anastasia: The Musical Youth Edition
(6th-12th Grade)
Monday, July 29–Friday, August 9 · $550
Performances Friday 8/9 at 10:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.*
*Showtimes are subject to change and will be confirmed by the start of the camp session.
LOCATION
LANCASTER COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster PA 17603
CAMP HOURS:
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on the following dates:
Mon 7/29 | Tues 7/30 | Wed 7/31 | Thurs 8/1 | Fri 8/2
Mon 8/5 | Tues 8/6 | Wed 8/7 | Thurs 8/8
On Friday, 8/9, camp will run from 9 a.m. until the second performance is over.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure. Anastasia: The Musical is the spectacular new musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. This dazzling show transports its audience from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing con man and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. This two week camp concludes with performances in the Gardner Theatre on August 9.
Best of Broadway:
1975-2000
(6th-12th Grade)
Monday, August 12–Friday, August 16 · $300
LOCATION
POPOVSKY PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO
245 Butler Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601
CAMP HOURS:
9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ABOUT THIS CAMP
Some of the most iconic shows were written between 1975 and 2000. In this one week camp, performers will get to learn songs, scenes, and choreography from some of the most celebrated shows of all time! Shows from this era include: Sweeney Todd, Les Misérables, Little Shop of Horrors, The Phantom of the Opera, Aida, Mamma Mia!, and Seussical, just to name a few. Students will improve their ability to shine on stage and be a true triple threat in this exciting and fast paced camp! Please note that this camp does NOT end with a public performance.
School
For-Credit Courses
Lancaster Country Day School for-credit summer courses cover the content of academic year and trimester classes, allowing students to advance, or to focus on a particular area of study for approximately five weeks in the summer. Classes will be open to students from other schools, with a minimum class size of five students and a maximum class size of 17 students.
The full-year courses are worth 1.00 credit and trimester courses are worth .33 credits, equivalent to an LCDS Upper School class held during the academic year or trimester. The credits will appear on an LCDS transcript. For five weeks in June to July, courses meet daily from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. The cost for each course is $800 per 1 credit course and $265 per .33 credit course.
Registration is on a firstcome, first-serve basis. Prior to enrollment, students from other schools should contact their school guidance counselor to confirm credit transfer and acceptance.
ENTERING 8–10
Honors Geometry
June 17–July 19
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
$800
Mrs. Katelyn Appelt, LCDS US Faculty
Prerequisite(s): A grade of B+ or higher in Algebra I, or permission of the Algebra I instructor
Everyday, students should be prepared to learn new material and have about 60-120 minutes of homework due the next morning. Every other class, there will be a 70-minute test that covers the material from that chapter. After a break, we start the next chapter in the second part of class. The following day consists of finishing the chapter and then reviewing for the test. At the end of the course, there will be a comprehensive final exam. The class work, tests, and homework (what appears in Canvas) will all count towards 6/7 your overall grade while the final exam is worth 1/7 of your overall grade.
Week 1
Points, lines, planes, angle pairs, distances, measures, algebraic reasoning, proving angles congruent, proofs with lines and angles.
Week 2
Proving triangles to be congruent, relationships within triangles, polygons, and quadrilaterals.
Week 3
Similarities in polygons, right triangle trigonometry.
Week 4
Area, surface area, and volume.
Week 5
Circles and geometric probability.
For-Credit Courses
ENTERING 9–12
Honors Chemistry
June 17–July 19
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
$800
Mrs. Lindsay Deibler-Wallace, LCDS US Faculty
Prerequisite(s): Full year of Algebra I and Honors Geometry with final grades of B or higher
Vodcasts will be assigned as daily homework in addition to some practice problems on corresponding worksheets. About 1 - 1.5 hours of homework each evening. Comprehensive weekly assessments on 2-3 units, laboratory activities, and a final exam will all contribute to the overall grade in the course.
Week 1
Laboratory safety, equipment, and procedures.
Chemical measurements: Significant figures, conversions, factor-label method.
Introduction to Chemistry: Element names and symbols, classification of matter, chemical/ physical properties and changes, energy.
Atomic Structure: Atomic theory and structure, isotopes and average atomic mass, mole concept.
Week 2
The Periodic Table: Development of the Periodic Table, periodic trends.
Chemical Bonding: Common ions, chemical bonding: covalent, ionic, metallic.
Chemical Names and Formulas: Naming chemical compounds, using chemical formulas.
Week 3
Chemical Reactions and Equations: Writing and balancing equations, reaction types, predicting products.
Stoichiometry: Stoichiometric calculations, limiting reactant, percent yield.
Week 4
Gases: Development of the gas laws, partial pressure, effusion, and diffusion.
States of Matter: Properties of solids, liquids, gases, kinetic molecular theory, phase changes.
Week 5
Aqueous Solutions: Concentration calculations, solution preparation, and properties, colligative properties.
Thermochemistry/Thermodynamics: Phase change energy calculations, enthalpy, entropy, and free energy.
Advanced topics such as acids/bases
ENTERING 10–12
Physics I
June 17–July 19
8 a.m.-12 p.m.
$800
Class limit: 10
Mr. Jim Ringlein, LCDS US Faculty
Prerequisite(s): Full year of Chemistry and Algebra II with final grades of C or higher.
“Explore Learning” simulations and related worksheets are assigned for homework each evening, plus related e-reading and a few problems from the book. Expect about 1-1.5 hours of homework each evening. A test will be given each Friday, with a comprehensive final on the last day of class. You will need a laboratory notebook for documenting daily experiment results.
Week 1
Kinematics in one and two dimensions, including use of LEGO Nxt robots.
Week 2
Forces, including water-rocket construction and testing.
Week 3
Momentum, energy, and work, including roller coaster design.
Week 4
Waves, sound, and optics
Week 5
Electricity and magnetism
ENTERING 9–12
PE Body Fit (trimester elective)
June 17–July 19
12 p.m.-1p.m.
$265
Chris Wilson, LCDS MS/US Faculty
Prerequisite: None
This course will incorporate fitness trackers, FitBits, Apple Watches, steps apps, pedometers, physical assessments, both indoor and outdoor fitness activities, as well as lectures, labs, quizzes, and project assignments. The students will learn how to use various equipment for strength training. The goal is to produce healthliterate students familiar with the necessary tools and information of fitness and wellness. Grading of weekly participation, quizzes, labs, exams, and assignments will make up 75 percent of the final grade. The other 25 percent will be based on the final work-out plan, completed weekly during the course. The course is pass/fail. One hour per day should be allotted to completing course activities.
Cost and Policies of LCDS Summer Programs
REGISTRATION
Register online at lancastercountryday.org/summer
SUMMER PROGRAM LOCATION
Lancaster Country Day School 725 Hamilton Road Lancaster, PA 17603
MAIN PHONE NUMBER
717-392-2916, ext. 2492
CAMP LCDS
These programs are half-day or full-day for students entering first through fourth grade. Each week has a child-centered theme ranging from science to art to sports and water play.
SPECIALTY PROGRAMS
Specialty Programs are designed for a wide range of ages and interests. Students participate in each specialty area for a full week. There are both full- and half-day Specialty Programs offerings. If a student is signed up for two half-day Specialty Programs, a supervised lunchtime from noon-1 p.m. is included. Students must bring their own lunches.
REGISTRATION
Registration will open in January. Please have your child’s health information and insurance card ready before you begin the online registration process. Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email. You will have the option to pay for camp in full or provide a $50 non-refundable deposit per camp. The balance of tuition is due by May 1. Your card on file will be charged automatically unless other payment arrangements have been made.
CANCELLATION
For Specialty Programs and Camp LCDS, if you cancel before May 1, you will lose your non-refundable deposit. After May 1, there are no refunds.
LATE PICK-UP FEE AND POLICY
Parents will be charged a late fee of $10 for every 15 minutes (or portion of 15 minutes) that they are late per child, regardless of the reason for being late. Payment is due at the time of pick-up, and the camper may not return to camp until the charge is paid. A late fee form must be completed, and a copy given to the parent as his/her receipt for payment.
LUNCH AT LCDS SUMMER PROGRAMS
Students attending a full-day camp or two half-day camps will need to bring a packed lunch and refillable water bottle from home. Lunch will not be available for purchase.
Summer Program Fees
Students attending a full-day camp or two half-day camps will need to bring a packed lunch and refillable water bottle from home. Includes
Frequently Asked Questions About Summer Programs
REGISTRATION
Register online at lancastercountryday.org/summer
SUMMER PROGRAM LOCATION
Lancaster Country Day School
725 Hamilton Road Lancaster, PA 17603
MAIN PHONE NUMBER
717-392-2916, ext. 2492
Can I pay by credit card or check?
Either! If choosing to pay by check, your spot will not be held until payment is received.
Summer Program Hours
Full-Day 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Half-Day a.m. 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Half-Day p.m. 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
PPAS 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Who can attend the Lancaster Country Day School Summer Programs?
All students are welcome, regardless of the school you attend. However, be sure to check the age requirements for each program. Preschool and Junior Kindergarten students must be potty-trained prior to the start of summer programs.
What is the difference between the Camp LCDS and Specialty Programs?
The Camp LCDS Program is geared toward students entering Kindergarten through 5th grade interested in a weekly theme-based camp experience. The Specialty Program is geared towards students in a variety of grade levels and offers a more in-depth experience in a specialized class or topic area.
What are the hours of LCDS Summer Programs?
The day starts at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. Half-day camps run from 9 a.m.-noon and/or 1-4 p.m.
PPAS camps start at 9:00 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.
What should each student bring to the Camp LCDS Program each day?
Each student should bring a water bottle, snack, and hat. Please be sure to send your student to camp with sunscreen already applied. We are happy to help reapply during the day with your written permission. Full-day campers should also bring a packed lunch; lunch is not available for purchase. Full-day campers will also need a bathing suit, towel, and water shoes.
What should each camper bring to the LCDS Specialty Program each day?
Each Specialty Program student should bring a water bottle, snack, and lunch if they are staying for lunch. Teachers will also send out information if anything specific is needed for their program.
What shouldn’t students bring to the LCDS Summer Camps?
We strongly discourage students from bringing electronics such as iPads, cell phones, MP3 players, playing cards or personal games, large amounts of money, and other valuable objects.
My student has food allergies or other special health circumstances, can this be accommodated?
We are happy to work with you and your student to make sure that they are safe. Please be sure to clearly list all allergies and other medical concerns on the online camper registration forms.
Where is LCDS Summer Programs located?
At Lancaster Country Day School. Our address is 725 Hamilton Road, Lancaster, Pa. 17603. Our main phone number is 717-392-2916, ext. 2492.
How do I register?
All registration is done online at lancastercountryday.org/summer which can be accessed through the registration link on the homepage. Can I pay by credit card or check?
Either! If choosing to pay by check, your spot will not be held until payment is received.
What do I do if my child wants to cancel or switch classes/camps?
If cancellation occurs before May 1, you will only lose your nonrefundable deposit. After May 1, there are no refunds. We will accommodate requests to switch camps at the discretion of the director.
How do I guarantee my child is registered with their friends?
The only way to increase the possibility of being in the same program with a friend is for the friend’s parents to try and complete the registration simultaneously, separately. If an account is found to have multiple students from different families registered, their camps will be cancelled.
Behavior Policy & Discipline Procedures
We expect campers to act respectfully at all times. Students are to behave in a mature, responsible way and respect the rights and dignity of others.
If a camper does not follow these guidelines, we may take the following steps as necessary.
EXAMPLES OF UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR:
• Refusing to follow behavior guidelines or camp rules
• Using profanity
• Stealing or damaging property
• Refusal to participate in activities or cooperate with staff
• Disrupting a program
• Leaving a program without permission
1 Staff will redirect the camper to more appropriate behavior.
2 If inappropriate behavior continues, the camper will be reminded of behavior guidelines and the camper will be asked to decide on ageappropriate steps to correct his/her behavior.
3 If the student’s misbehavior continues, he/she will be referred to the Director of Summer Programs and may miss out on an activity or the remainder of the day. Parents will be responsible for early pick-up if necessary.
4 If inappropriate behavior continues, the student may be dismissed from the program.
5 If a student is dismissed from the program, they will not be permitted to participate for the remainder of the summer.
• Endangering the health and safety of children and/or staff
• Use of illicit drugs, alcohol, tobacco or sexual conduct of any kind
• Teasing or bullying of other campers or staff
• Fighting
Program fees are nonrefundable if a student is sent home for disciplinary reasons. Physical violence or bullying will result in immediate dismissal.
