Summer Camp 2024

Bentley School is excited to provide meaningful summer learning and enrichment opportunities for our community of learners.

Bentley School is excited to provide another fun-filled opportunity for our families. Summer is a meaningful time for students to continue to deepen connections with peers, develop new skills, bring home a new slew of games and crafts to share, and have fun! 
 
Our Summer Camp team is composed of a group of familiar faces to our campers. Many of our offerings are led by current faculty and staff from both the Hiller and Lafayette campuses, as well as our after-school team members your students may have met during the school year. This is a great way for students to connect with the adults they already know in a new and exciting environment. 
 
The schedule has been amended to reflect the needs and desires of our campers. All students will have access to all of the specialized classes, including our special Fridays, where we may have special guests and events.   

Please scroll down to review summer course descriptions.
 
 

Summer 2024 Camp Information

This Summer Camp guide is designed to help you navigate all of the offerings available to current Bentley students during the summer of 2024. At this time, sessions are only available to current Bentley students, and campers are able to participate in all activities that are listed for their grade level in the 2024-2025 academic year.

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  • Registration

    Online registration is OPEN NOW, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will close on May 17 at 12:00 pm! 
     
    Summer programming will be offered for five weeks beginning in June, and week-long sessions run from Monday, June 17–Friday, July 26. Our summer offerings are exclusively for current Bentley students, and most of our sessions are led by current faculty and staff from both our Hiller and Lafayette campuses.
     
    Camp will not be in session on the following dates:
    June 19 - Juneteenth
    July 1-5 - Fourth of July week

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

  • Fees and Cancellation Policy

    Upon registration, the entire payment is due. All experiences are offered at the individual weekly rate.
     
    All registration codes for families utilizing Financial Assistance are included below, families will be billed shortly after. 
    • If you wish to make changes to your summer camp registration, you may do so before May 17, 2024, and receive a refund minus a $100 deposit.
    • We cannot issue refunds of any kind after May 17, 2024

  • Financial Assistance

    Financial Assistance is available to any family currently receiving discounted tuition.  All discounted tuition percentages are applied directly to camp fees, and there is no cap on financial assistance available to our families.
     
    The code is the same for each session:
     
    SUMMER24


  • Questions?

    If you have any specific questions about our registration process, financial assistance, refunds, or anything else Summer Camp related, please contact Breyana Greats, Director of Afterschool and Summer Programs.
     

Detailed Camp Information

Summer Camp 2024 will be offered for five weeks, beginning Monday, June 17, and concluding on Friday, July 26.
 
  • CAMP HOURS: 
    Unless otherwise indicated, all camps run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Lafayette campus.

  • BEFORE & AFTER CAMP CARE: 
    Outside of our regular camp hours, before-camp care (8:00-9:00 AM) and after-camp care (3:30-5:00 PM) is available for any student in need at an additional charge. Any student arriving prior to our camp start or staying after camp ends will need to be enrolled.

  • CAMP CLOSED: 
    We will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Additionally, we will not be offering camps during the week of July 4th. 
  • RATIO: 
    Our typical counselor-to-camper ratio is 10:1. This may vary depending on age and camp offering.

  • FOOD SERVICES: 
    Our partner, Darioush Epicurus, will provide lunches for all campus students this summer. There is no need to pack a lunch for your student. If you have specific questions or allergy concerns, please let us know so we can support your student.

  • SUPPLIES: 
    Depending on which camp your student is enrolled in, you may be required to provide additional items for their specific camp experience.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions about our summer offerings. The best way to do so is via email to our Sumer Camp Director, Breyana Greats.



    Weekly Camp Offerings

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    • Rising Phoenix Camp (Entering Kindergarteners)

      Rising Phoenix Camp
      Grades: Entering Kindergarten students 2024-2025 School Year
      Dates: Monday 6/17-Friday 6/21
       
      This week is designed specifically for campers who are starting a new chapter of life with Kindergarten at Bentley in the Fall of 2024. This is a great opportunity to get to know new classmates, hear from some of the adults they will interact with in the fall, and explore a taste of the Phoenix life. This camp has a much lower camper-to-counselor ratio than our other camps to provide additional support to our newest students. 
       
      What does our day look like?
       
      9:00-9:15 - Arrive to camp
      9:15-10:15 - Work & Playtime with camp group and counselors
      10:15-10:45 - Snack & Recess
      10:45-11:30 - Work & Playtime with camp group and counselors
      11:30-12:15 - Lunch & Recess
      12:15-3:00 - Work & Playtime with camp group and counselors
      3:00 - Camp ends
       
      There is no camp on Wednesday, June 19th. 
       
      On Friday, June 21st we will spend the afternoon with our friends from Tree Frog Treks exploring the knowledge and history of some creatures that are being cared for right here in the Bay Area! 


    • Phoenix Camp Weeks 1-5 (For Lower School Students in Rising 1st-5th Grades)

      We are thrilled to announce the year’s Bentley Summer Camp! A unique blend of creativity, enrichment, and enjoyment designed to make this summer truly special. 
       
      Secure a spot for your child to embark on an enriching journey of learning new skills and having fun. 

      First Day of Summer Camp: Camp starts on June 17, 2024, and will run in one-week sessions through July 26, 2024. All summer camp classes will be held on the Lafayette campus.

    • Week 1: June 17 - 21 (No Camp on Wednesday June 19)


      Basics of Game Design       with Mr. Currin
      An introduction to game design with “Unity.” Students will learn what goes into making video games work, make small games of their own, and learn core coding concepts. 
       
      Soccer Basics with Coach Perez
      Come and get your summer days started the right way with soccer camp! Students will work on various skills and play games, all while having fun. If it is too hot to play, students will transition indoors to play futsal or watch and analyze soccer. 

    • Week 2: June 24 - June 28


      Basics of Woodworking       with Mr. Currin
      Students learn the basics of how wood gets cut up and put back together. Starting with basic hand tools to an introduction/ demonstration of power tools. Students will take home a handmade birdhouse at the end of the week. 
       
      Soccer Basics with Coach Perez
      Come and get your summer days started the right way with soccer camp! Students will work on various skills and play games, all while having fun. If it is too hot to play, students will transition indoors to play futsal or watch and analyze soccer. 
       
      Whodunit with Ms. Beck
      In the sultry haze of this summer's enigma course, dames and gents are ready to unravel the shadows of history's unsolved capers. Fixated on a frigid case buried in the annals of time, the class urges these eager minds to sharpen their wits, plunging headfirst into the art of deduction. Amid smoky atmospheres and labyrinthine quests, the pupils shall plunge into bygone records, flexing their cerebral muscles to concoct theories and shatter the mysterious ice that's held history captive.

    • Week 3: June 8 - June 12


      Basics of Game Design       with Mr. Currin
      An introduction to game design with “Unity.” Students will learn what goes into making video games work, make small games of their own, and learn core coding concepts. 
       
      Soccer Basics with Coach Perez
      Come and get your summer days started the right way with soccer camp! Students will work on various skills and play games, all while having fun. If it is too hot to play, students will transition indoors to play futsal or watch and analyze soccer. 
       
      Mock Trial with Ms. Beck
      Week 3 - In this mock trial summer class, middle schoolers will step into the shoes of lawyers, witnesses, and jurors, gaining firsthand experience of the legal system. Through engaging simulations, students will learn the intricacies of courtroom procedures, honing their public speaking and analytical skills. This immersive and educational program aims to foster a deeper understanding of the legal process while encouraging teamwork and critical thinking among middle school students.
       

    • Week 4: July 15 - July 19


      Basics of Woodworking with Mr. Currin
      Students learn the basics of how wood gets cut up and put back together. Starting with basic hand tools to an introduction/ demonstration of power tools. Students will take home a handmade birdhouse at the end of the week. 
       
      Soccer Basics with Coach Perez
      Come and get your summer days started the right way with soccer camp! Students will work on various skills and play games, all while having fun. If it is too hot to play, students will transition indoors to play futsal or watch and analyze soccer. 

    • Week 5: July 22 - July 26


      Basics of Game Design       with Mr. Currin
      An introduction to game design with “Unity.” Students will learn what goes into making video games work, make small games of their own, and learn core coding concepts. 

      Soccer Basics with Coach Perez
      Come and get your summer days started the right way with soccer camp! Students will work on various skills and play games, all while having fun. If it is too hot to play, students will transition indoors to play futsal or watch and analyze soccer. 
       
      Animation with Ms. Korican
      In this class, students will learn to use various techniques to make visually interesting animated art. They will make animation projects, including flipbooks, thaumatropes, and zoetropes, which are all early forms of animation. Students will then move on to create gifs and longer projects using iStopmotion and a variety of other iPad apps. They will learn to edit their pieces and add sound. Using modeling clay, whiteboards, found objects, and art materials, they will create characters, stories, and sets to make inventive, one-of-a-kind animation. Final projects will be shared in a Film Festival for parents and fellow campers. 
       
      Improv Olympics with Mr. Winbush
      Storytelling is an ancient script of human verbal history, the age-old artform that traverses cultures and continues to manifest in new mediums with each advancement of technology. Tantalizing TikToks, funny memes, and an endless supply of new streaming platforms flood our devices. Why are stories and their frameworks so enthralling? This specialized camp course will delve into the mechanics of theatrical arts and is designed to be an introductory course to actor training. This movement-based camp course will hold experiments in physical comedy, rhythmic timing, pantomime, vocal projection, breath control, body conditioning, ensemble work, spatial awareness, character development, improvisation games, and meditation. No experience is necessary. Together, students will develop emotional resilience, a safe, creative space, and respect for acting as an art form.
       

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