Summer camps are led by our talented faculty and friends of Paideia. Your children will enjoy enhancing skills, learning new ones, and building relationships throughout the summer months.

All camps are open to both Paideia students and non-students. Paideia families are encouraged to participate and invite their friends.

For questions regarding the summer program in general, please email [email protected]. With specific questions about a particular camp, please email the lead teacher directly. Space is limited, so click the link below to register now.

Board Game Camp will be a fun and engaging way to develop a variety of skills. Some key skills they may learn are critical thinking, teamwork, communication, math & social skills, patience & focus, creativity & so much more!

Metal detecting camp is a hands-on camp. You will learn how to operate the machines, recognize good targets, dig proper plugs, clean & preserve finds, and more! As part of the training, each student will dig and get to keep their own Civil War Minie ball bullet, silver mercury dime, buffalo nickel, and wheat penny. We will meet at Paideia for two/three days and then at a nearby site for exposure to different target environments. This camp can accommodate 6-8 (per camp) without detectors – they will share one of the instructor’s detectors. Students should bring and use their own metal detector if they have one (please email Dr. Turnbough before the camp if you plan to bring one, so he can plan ahead). 

Bugs Galore: At this camp you will learn how to identify all major groups of insects and spiders, examine live specimens, search for bugs outdoors, and learn how to capture them! No prior experience with bugs necessary!

Bug Blitz: This camp is geared toward older students who are interested in being able to identify insects and spiders (bugs) in our area! We will spend half our time learning how to use online and in-print resources to identify bugs to an ecologically-meaningful level (usually family), and the other half of our time we will capture bugs with a variety of capture techniques. No prior experience with bugs necessary!

Herp Camp 101: We will learn the identification and general natural history of southeastern reptiles and amphibians, with emphasis on locally abundant native species. Our activities will include the examination and handling of live specimens, learning responsible herp searching and capture techniques, checking herp coverboard arrays, and learning to recognize local grog calls.

Herp Camp 102: We will learn the identification and general natural history of southeastern reptiles and amphibians, with emphasis on locally abundant native species. Our activities will include examination and handling of live specimens, learning responsible herp searching and capture techniques, checking herp coverboard arrays, and learning to recognize local frog calls.

Embark on an exciting quest filled with mystery, scavenger hunts, and secret codes. Campers will solve puzzles, follow hidden clues and uncover treasures — all while discovering the greatest treasure of all through engaging Bible stories. Join us for a week of adventure and teamwork! 

The camp is designed to introduce young dancers (or aspiring dancers) to the joy of ballet in a fun and educational way. Each day will consist of learning warm-up stretches, learning basic ballet steps and techniques, storytelling through dance, and reading about a famous ballerina, and using simple props & costumes! Snacks will be provided, and there will be an end-of-the-week showcase for the parents!

Learn the fundamentals of chess, strengthen strategic and tactical skills, play and analyze games. No previous experience required.

Join us at Grace Lutheran for Girls Basketball camp. Lots of dribbling, shooting, and developing offensive and defensive skills, while having fun!

We will be working on a painting, a colored pencil drawing, and a black and white pencil drawing. One will be a landscape, one will be an animal and the other a still life.

Calling all young performers to step into the spotlight and explore the world of acting! Through fun theatre games, character-building exercises, and improvisation challenges, students will learn basic theatre terms, stage techniques, and skit writing — all while building confidence and teamwork!

At computer camp, we will learn how to put together a basic computer and install the operating software. No previous experience is required! 

At creative camp, students will be hands-on with arts and crafts that spark imagination and creativity! From painting to sculpting to collage, to DIY crafts, campers will explore different art techniques while expressing themselves in colorful, messy, and magical ways. Each day will bring a new theme/materials for young artists who love to create and play!

Tennis & pickle ball camp offers a fun and focused environment for students who want to learn how to play the game or improve on skills. Learn both sports together!