CampCavalier'sphilosophyisconsistentwiththeschool'smission,whichinspiresintellectual discovery and engages a diverse community to think critically, live creatively, and act compassionately.
Middle School (rising 6th-8th graders) can participate in two 3-week half-day sessions from 9 am-Noon with the option of staying on campus for lunch The latest pick-up is 1 pm for no additionalfee.
There is no food service available on campus Please send a lunch and afternoon snack with yourchild Pleasehaveyourchildcometocampincomfortableattire Closed-toedshoesonly, sneakersarepreferred.
Extended-Care is available from 4-5:30 p.m. Advance registration is preferred at $15 per hour. Drop-inisavailableatarateof$25perhour
Comeplaywithusataplacewherecuriositymeetscreativity!Wewillexplore,build,andcreateusingour imaginationandourincrediblebrainpower Wewilldrawinspirationfromstorybooksforouractivitiesin Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Join us on a summer adventure you will never forget... fullSTEAMahead!
MoversandMakers
Eachdaywillfeatureathemetoleadourartisticinquiries Whetherwearedancingourwaythroughthe Amazonjungle,paintingourwaytoouterspace,ormakingmusicaroundanimaginarycampfire,each lesson will provide our movers and makers with a chance to take artistic risks, develop creative expression,andincreasevisualandperformingartliteracyinafunandplayfulsetting!
CelebrationsAroundtheWorld
Everydayisapartyaswetravelaroundtheworld!Wewillstudymapsandsamplethecustomsofmany cultures through games, art, food, and stories Together, we will celebrate our similarities and our differencesandexplorehowotherculturescelebratemajorholidays.Studentsmayevendiscoveranew customtosharewithfriendsandfamily Comepartywithus!
Dragons,Wizards,andFairies,OhMy!
Enjoyhearingdifferentfairytaleseachday We’lldoartprojects,puppetmaking,andmaybeevensome cooking, along with a bit of learning. All young knights, princesses, fairies, and wizards are welcome. ComedressedforfunintheCampCavalierfairytalecastle TheEnd
Calling all former kindergartners! Are you ready to put on your snorkel and flippers and dive into first grade?Thissummer,getajumponyourfirst-gradeskills Wewillsurfthewavestotacklereading,math, and science! We’ll go under the sea to read about animals, count sea creatures, and get ready to lead ourclassintofirstgradeinthefall!
ReadingCampOut
During this exciting week we’ll work together to “unlock” our reading camp-out celebration! This camp willfocusonbuildingessentialreadingskillsforbeginningandearlyreaders Eachstudentwillspendthe week reading at their own personal reading level, solidifying letter/sound recognition, reading in small groups, going on sound hunts, making their own sight word games, and reading, reading, reading! Get readyfors’morefunthanyoucanhandle!
SweetTreats
It'stimetofeastyoureyesonyummydessertsandcreateyourowninartform!Joinusforaweekoffun in the art studio as we paint, draw, and sculpt sugary and delicious treats, such as cakes, ice cream, candy, and cupcakes! The dentist will thank you because these creations will not be consumed, but enjoyedasappetizingpiecesofart!
WaterFun
Waterisessentialforalllivingthingsandcoversmorethan70%ofourplanet InourWaterFuncamp,we will examine the properties of water, create art with water, play games with water, and develop our engineeringskillswithwaterprojects.Let’sexplorethisamazingnaturalresourcetogether!
AnimalArt
Lionsandtigersandbears,ohmy!Dogsandcatsarepurrfect,too!Ifyouloveeverythingaboutanimals, this is the class for you! Come artistically create your favorite creatures as we dabble in paint, colored pencil,graphite,andpapercrafts Thisclassiskindofapigdeal!
aching routines and skills that will be used in second gradewillhelpensureyourchildisreadyfornextyear!Wewillhavemini-lessonsinreading,writing,and math workshops. This is a class that will help children feel like experts and approach their first days of schoolwithenthusiasmandconfidence
DinoDig
Come join us for an exciting look at dinosaurs and their fossils Learn how to be a paleontologist (a scientistwhodiscoversfossils)whilediggingfor“bones”andmakingfossilsofyourveryown.Thisclassis guaranteedtobeadino-mitetime!
Come explore the Tastes, Art, Lessons, Experiences, and Stories that good books can inspire! We'll read somechildhoodfavorites,andhopefullysomeunfamiliarbookstoo We'llbeinspiredtotrytheartstyles oftheillustrators,makefood,talkaboutlessons,andperhapsevenactoutsomeofthestoriesweread We'lltrywritingsomeofourtales,andwe'llseewherebookscantakeus!
Soarin’Superheroes
Calling all superheroes! ZAP! VROOM! SPLAT! BOOM! It’s time to jump into action and make superific art! Spendyourweekcreatingcostumes,cities,comicstrips,andlife-sizedheroes Thisclassistheperfectfit forchildrenwhohavehugeimaginationsandwanttosavetheworld.Grabyourcape,putonyourmask, andgetreadyforsuperherotraining!
Houston, we have a problem! Get ready to soar into orbit on your path to third grade as we navigate through our curriculum. We will center our summer mission on the Hidden Figures mathematicians of NASA,creativewriting,math,science,andart Comepreparedtoblastoffonanamazingadventureasa ThirdGradeAstronaut-in-Training!
ScienceofStarWars
Calling all Padawans! Have you been polishing your lightsaber? Wondered about life on the ice planet Hothorhowcarboniteworks?Curiousaboutlightspeed?Ifso,thencomejoinusaswelearnaboutthe scienceofStarWars!MaytheForcebewithyou!
MagicSchoolBus
Buckle up, campers the Magic School Bus has pulled into Camp Cavalier! Join Mr Scott for a session filled with magical “STEAM” adventures Each day campers will engage in projects, art, writing activities, and experiments. With the help of Magic School Bus videos and books, there is no telling where the adventureswilllead Justas“TheFrizz”says,Mr Scottencouragesyoutohoponthebus,takechances, makemistakes,andgetmessy!
HarryPotter
ExpectoPatronum!AreyoureadytojointheWizardingWorldofHarryPotterrighthereatCampCavalier? In this class, we will be journeying out of the muggle world into the world of Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, Platform93/4,andsomuchmore.WewilldiscoverourHogwartshouses,makeourmagicwands,learn spells, cook up “potions," and more (Having read all the books or seen all the movies is not a requirementtojointhisclass,althoughafewspoilersmayoccur)
DanceFactory
Come move, be creative, express yourself, and have fun with your friends! In this camp, you will explore theelementsofdance,includingbody,energy,space,andtime,asyouparticipateindancewarm-ups, techniqueandskill-buildingexercises,improvisations,andcreatingyourchoreography!
Join us for a summer of music-making fun! In this interactive class, campers will explore a variety of instruments, including xylophones, recorders, and ukuleles. Students will learn basic playing techniques, practice rhythm and melody, and even create their own musical performances Whether you’re a budding musician or just curious about trying something new, this class is the perfect way to discover thejoyofmusicinahands-on,excitingway!Nopriorexperienceneeded justbringyourenthusiasm!
Studentswilllearncolortheory,brush application, and different art genres, as well as complete a portfolio of work to be displayed at a camp art show for campers at the end of the week We may get a little messy, but a fun time and relaxing environmentareguaranteed
FourthGradeReadiness
WestwardHo!Learnthetrailsofafourthgraderaswepioneerthroughourcurriculum.Getreadytotake on creative writing, multi-digit multiplication, decimals, and California history We will create art using many different mediums. Learning to understand the genre, predict, make inferences, ask questions, visualize,andsummarizewhilelearningiswhatfourthgradeisallabout
ComicBooks&GraphicNovels
Have you dreamed of becoming a writer one day or are you curious about the history of comic books? Join us for five days of comic book and graphic novel exploration where we will dive into how to make paper,changeyourreal-lifedrawingsintoAIcharacters,andmuchmore Youwillleavethisclassfeeling inspiredandwithafinishedcomicbookorgraphicnovelinhand!
Makerspace
The Makerspace is a place for kids to get creative and make things. Students will learn to use creative andflexiblethinkingandproblem-solvingwhilegainingnewskills Studentswillbeabletocomeupwith their ideas, find inspiration in the materials available, or play with resources set out each day to entice themtogetmessyandcreative
Incoming Fifth Graders Incoming Fifth Graders
SessionA
Classfrom9a.m.-Noon RecreationfromNoon-4p.m.
June16-20
PopArtwithLeslieHackard (CampclosedonJune19)
June23-27
FastPassinto5thGradewithKristiMathisen
June30-July3
MythMasterswithKristiMathisen (CampclosedonJuly4)
SessionATotalCost$1,260
SessionB
Classfrom9a.m.-Noon RecreationfromNoon-4p.m.
July7-11
FastPassinto5thGradewithKristiMathisen
July14-18
WorldBuildingwithChristinaEmerson
July21-25
AncrumAcademywithDaveAncrum
SessionBTotalCost$1,460
Class Descriptions
PopArt
Are you ready to make your art POP?! POP Art was an artistic movement started in the 1950s and 1960s, inspired by popular and commercial culture. This week will be full of color, excitement, and a look into historyaswemaketwoandthree-dimensionalartpieces Bereadytoembracehappyandbrightimages andlearntoviewtheworldaroundyouinawholenewway
Once upon a time, in a land far, far away…there was a class to learn all about Myths, Tales, Fables, and Folklore In Myth Masters with Mrs Mathisen, you will take a deep dive into the land of the past to study stories, art, and life lessons from the world of ancient mythology. Bring a sense of magic and wonder to enjoythisclass
WorldBuilding
WorldBuildingisdesignedforjuniorartists,writers,directors,oranyonewithagrandimagination Whatis world-building?Itistheprocessusedforcreatingfictionalworldsinbooks,movies,games,andart.Wewill cover the most successful fictional worlds and what makes them so popular From there we break down every detail in the process of world creation. Students are then encouraged to design their own worlds usingtheirfavoritemediums
AncrumAcademy
Coach Ancrum’s professional basketball career includes playing for coaching legend Phil Jackson and numerousscoringtitles.“Ank’s”expertiseandabilitytoteachcharactermakethisawonderfulexperience for players at any level Instruction includes skill development, team play, and an impressive list of guest speakers
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Inthiscourse,studentswillputtheirproblem-solvingskillsandteamworktothetestastheyspendaweekattemptingto solve puzzles, crack some of the most notorious codes from history, and complete several on-campus escape rooms. The week ends with a trip to Enchambered, a local escape room, where we put our skills to the test and see how much we 'vegrownasproblemsolvers!
Volleyball
Bump,set,spike let’splay!Thisvolleyballcampisperfectforcamperslookingtoimprovetheirskills,learnthegame,and have a blast. Players will work on fundamental techniques like serving, passing, setting, and hitting while developing teamwork and sportsmanship through drills and fun games Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this campisagreatopportunitytogrowasaplayerandbuildconfidenceonandoffthecourt.
RoboticsandBlockProgramming
RoboticsandBlockProgrammingwillprovidespaceforstudentstoworkwithcomputersandrobotsinordertolearnthe fundamentals of building a robot and computer. Students will have the opportunity to work with tools to build unique robots using MBot and Lego Robotics kits Students will also learn the parts of a computer and how to program using Scratchblockprogramming.
Grow,Cook,Create,andGiveBack Studentswilltendtothegarden,learningaboutplanting,growing,andharvestingfreshproduce Then,they’llheadtothe kitchentoturntheirharvestintodeliciousdishesandsnacks.Creativecraftactivitiesinspiredbynatureaddevenmore fun to the mix! As a special service component, students will prepare food donations to support the local food bank, givingbacktothecommunityinameaningfulway.Gardenworkcanbemuddy,physicallydemanding,andsometimes hot Wewillworkoutdoorsinthemornings,evenwhenit'swarm,withregularwaterbreaksintheshade
Drop-OffandPick-UpTimes
Please note, all drop-offs and pick-ups will be staggered and occur at the curb To help reduce schedule conflicts,youngersiblingscanbedroppedoffand/orpickedupwitholdersiblings
MorningArrivals
8:30-9am forK-8thGradeStudents
AfternoonDismissals
6th-8th Grade Students from 12-12:10 pm with an option to stay until 1 pm Please send a lunch with your camperifyouwouldlikethemtoeatlunchoncampus.
Extended Care is available to Kinder-5th Grade students from 4-5:30 pm for an additional fee Advance registrationispreferredat$15perhour Drop-inisavailableatarateof$25perhour
Students participating in the Summer Program must follow and support Country Day's Community Code of Conduct As an extension of the school year program, Summer Camp aligns its behavioral policies with the Lower School and Middle School divisions. Behavior or language perceived by the Director or designated staff as mean-spirited, hurtful, unsafe, or threatening may result in suspension or dismissal from the program This includesanybehaviorthatunderminesourgoaltobestservetheneedsofallparticipants
AllergyPolicy
Sacramento Country Day School values the safety of all of our community members and exercises some common-sense precautions to support students who have specific allergies Though we are not a nut-free school, we strive to make it safer for children and adults with food allergies to participate in the full range of activitiesavailableatCampCavalier
The School’s responsibilities: We will educate the Camp Cavalier employees about allergies, signs, and symptomsofallergyandanaphylaxis,andprovidetrainingontheuseofepinephrine(Epi-Pensandothersuch devices) Each child with a known allergy will have an Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Care Plan in the Camp office We will educate students and parents about allergies and appropriate precautions Each employeewillbemadeawareofwhichchildrenintheircarehaveseriousallergies Childrenmaynotshareor tradefoodwitheachother Wewillinformotherparentsifastudent’sallergyissoseverethatparticularitems cannotbebroughttoCamp
TheFamily’sresponsibilities:Parents/guardiansshouldprovideacompleteAllergyandAnaphylaxisEmergency CarePlantotheSummerDirector/Campofficeandinformusifyourchild’sallergycouldbetriggeredbycasual contact with the allergen (e.g. touch or inhalation rather than ingestion). If this is the case, more specific precautions will be implemented to minimize the possibility of contact Please also provide all proper medicationforyourchild.Familiesarealsoencouragedtoprovidelabeledtreatstohaveonhand,aschildren withknownallergiesmaynoteatfoodprovidedbyothers Ifneeded,treatsmaybestoredintherefrigeratoror freezeroncampus.Parents/guardiansshouldcontinuetoeducateandremindyourchildtolimithis/herfoods tothoseprovidedbyorapprovedbythefamilyandremindteachers,parents,and,ifdesired,classmatesabout foodallergies
AQI of 200+: A sudden spike in AQI will be monitored and may not necessarily require closure However, when AQI reaches 201 and is forecast to remain above 200, we will close campus When a closure is necessary, remote learning will continue as scheduled for High School classes while Lower School and Middle School classes and recreation programs are cancelled until further notice. Camp fees will not be refunded for smoke dayclosures
AQI of 150+: All authorizedactivitiesoncampuswill remainindoorsanddoorsandwindowswill remainclosed withourACfiltrationsystemrunning
AQI of 135-149: All authorized outdoor activities on campus will be permitted, with the exception of athletics classes which will be moved indoors Sensitive individuals will be asked to remain indoors All windows and doorswillremainopenforventilationofindooractivities
RegistrationlinkwillbeemailedtoCountryDaystudentsonMarch26th.Thelinkwillbeavailable for non-CountryDaystudentsonApril2ndatwww.saccds.org/summer.RegistrationclosesonMay16th Instructions on how to register will be sent out to Country Day families via email and posted on the school'swebsitefornon-CountryDayfamilies
When you register online, you will select the session(s) you want your child(ren) to participate in at CampCavalier Adepositisrequiredatthetimeofregistrationandtheremainingbalancewillbebilled to your 2025-26 Blackbaud Tuition Management account. Deposits are non-refundable. A Blackbaud Tuition Management account will be created for non-Country Day families after completing the registrationform
CampCavalierisfilledonafirst-come,first-servebasis Intheeventthesessionyousignedupforisfull, please contact Joy Pangilinan at jpangilinan@saccds.org and she will place you in the wait pool. The SummerDirectorisresponsibleformakingfinaldecisionsonacamper'senrollmentandregistration Financial assistance is available to families to ensure all campers have the opportunity to participate in the Camp Cavalier experience. Please contact Bill Petchauer at bpetchauer@saccds.orgforinquiries.
Payment
The remaining balance due for Camp Cavalier will be billed and paid using your 2025-26 Blackbaud Tuition Management account Invoices will be sent via email on the 1st of July and August Payments are due no later than the 20th of each invoiced month. Automatic payments can be set up with Blackbaud Tuition Management Payments can be made via the Blackbaud Tuition Management website,overthephone,viamobileapp,orbymail.Allcreditanddebitcardpaymentsaresubjectto a 312% credit card convenience fee Blackbaud Management accepts ACH payments and checks without additional fees Checks should be payable to Blackbaud Management Blackbaud Managementwillchargealatefeeof$40ifpaymentsarenotreceivedontime.Ifyouwanttopaythe full remainder of your account immediately after registering your child or need assistance with your account,pleasecontactHannahFrankathfrank@saccds.org.
