Summer Camp

Co-ed, Age 2.5 – 5 Years

June 15 - August 14

A week at Discovery Cove is full of adventure, exploration, and creativity. Children will enjoy building skills in the arts, sciences, music and movement, culinary arts, and socially/emotionally appropriate group games, all while building new friendships and self-confidence.

Week 1: June 15-19 - Backyard Biologists (Zoology Focus)

During Week 1, the curriculum utilizes precision tools such as magnifying glasses and the collaborative assembly of nature tables to facilitate systematic observation. By examining local specimens—including insects and foliage—campers move beyond passive looking to intentional scientific scrutiny. Analyzing animal routines, vocalizations, and fundamental survival needs provides a primary framework for zoological inquiry, assisting campers in recognizing the ecological interconnectedness of their immediate surroundings.

Week 2: June 22-26 - Little Gardeners (Botany Focus)

The second week shifts the focus to Botany, integrating academic concepts like root system morphology and taxonomic classification with practical environmental stewardship. Students engage with didactic botanical materials through weeding, watering, and seed dispersal. Hands-on flower arranging, utilizing specialized shears and vases, serves as a primary vehicle for botanical education, requiring campers to exercise manual dexterity and aesthetic judgment while internalizing lessons on the reproductive cycles of seeds and fruits.

Week 3: July 6-10 - Ocean Explorers (Marine Week)

Marine Week utilizes marine-themed sensory bins—composed of blue-tinted water, sand, and animal figurines—as sophisticated tools for visual and tactile discrimination. Sorting seashells by morphology and size serves as a critical precursor to later taxonomic studies, as campers learn to distinguish subtle physical attributes. The use of natural materials reinforces marine science concepts through kinesthetic engagement, laying the psychological groundwork for complex scientific categorization.

Week 4: July 13-17 - Junior Chefs (Practical Life Week)

The curriculum transitions into a formal "Grace and Courtesy" framework during Week 4. Culinary tasks, including spreading butter or jam with precision, slicing strawberries and apples, squeezing orange juice, and baking bread, function as the primary mechanism for developing fine motor skills and student autonomy. These activities are essential Exercises in Practical Life (EPL); they allow the camper to master a sequence of movements, fostering a sense of order and self-reliance within the kitchen environment.

Week 5: july 20-24 - Bug Camp (Insects & Life Cycles)

Week 5 focuses on the identification of insect anatomy and specialized adaptations. The instructional goal is to synthesize identification skills with an understanding of ecological roles. Through the construction of "bug hotels" and participation in lifecycle-themed sensory play, campers apply zoological concepts to real-world ecological functions, observing how diverse species occupy specific niches within an ecosystem.

Week 6: july 27-31 - Transportation & Motion Week

This week shifts the focus from biological systems to the classification of man-made objects and gross motor development. Campers categorize vehicles by their medium (land, air, water) and engage in physical applications such as washing bikes. An integral art component—painting with toy car wheels—allows campers to visualize physics; the resulting patterns demonstrate how the rotation of a wheel translates motion into a physical record. This period balances academic classification with activities like balancing and marching, which promote bilateral coordination and cooperative group dynamics.

Week 7: august 3-7 - Water Works (Science Week)

During Science Week, campers engage in "sink or float" experiments and water transfer tasks. These activities are specifically designed to build auditory discrimination; by attending to the varying sounds of water being poured at different volumes and velocities, campers refine their sensory perception. Furthermore, Exercises in Practical Life, such as washing windows and tables, are integrated to establish a psychological state of order and care for the environment—the necessary internal condition for formal scientific inquiry.

Week 8: august 10-14 - Dino Dig & Fossils (Prehistoric Week)

The season concludes with Prehistoric Week, where activities like sandbox excavation and the creation of salt dough bones refine eye-hand coordination and spatial awareness. The task of sorting dinosaur figures by various attributes requires campers to utilize the knowledge gained throughout the season to execute logical sequencing. These activities represent the final mastery of complex, multi-step tasks within the 2026 curriculum.

Co-ed, Rising K – 5th Grade

June 15 – August 14

This summer campers will Wander & Wonder. Develop resilience, confidence, and a collaborative spirit through a comprehensive variety of activities for intellectual, cultural, and physical enrichment.

Our 360º Gardening Program, engages campers in preparing soil, planting, tending and cultivating vegetables and herbs, culminating in learning how to prepare dishes with their harvest!

Every week, campers will go on a different field trip where students will connect with nature throughout the Delaware Valley. Our young intrepid trailblazers will take on roles such as Scientists, Scouts, Field Artists, Cartographers, Surveyors, Geographers, Botanists, and Zoologists.

August 17 – 20: 4 day week at winterthur

Co-ed, Rising 2nd – 6th Grade

LED BY URSULINE TEACHER & FISHING ENTHUSIAST, MR. MARK STUMP

June 15 – 19 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Join us for a week of fishing at Cool Springs reservoir (behind Ursuline Academy).  This will be an opportunity to come together to enjoy the sport, learn new skills, and promote conservation. We will fish as a group, supporting responsible fishing practices and appreciation for the outdoors.  

Everything will be catch-and-release. Materials are supplied.

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OHP Girls Basketball Camp

Girls, Rising 2nd - 8th grade

led by ursuline head basketball coach, john noonan

JUNE 8 - 11

JUNE 22 - 25

5X DIAA State Championship winning and USA Today Coach of the Year John Noonan brings his experience and expertise to this annual Basketball Camp hosted at Ursuline. One Hundred Percent Athletics is designed to improve each athletes fundamentals in regards to offensive and defensive skill sets. The formula is to teach the game in a fun filled yet hard working environment. OHP Camps are positive & up tempo with the main objective being improved skills and confidence for each camper.

Camp is hosted in Ursuline Academy's state-of-the-art Laffey McHugh Gymnasium which was recently renovated as part of the Anthony N. Fusco, Sr. Health & Fitness Center project.

Register on OHP's Website

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FIELD HOCKEY Camp

Girls, Rising 2nd - 6th grade

led by coach Seana Dillon

June 15 - 19 | 9:00 A.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Field Hockey camp will introduce and deepen fundamental skills, foster sportsmanship, and create an environment for each player to grow. Our practices will be filled with team building, field and stick skill development, and competitive fun! All players will have the opportunity to have individual and group instruction throughout the morning with field hockey skills, drills, and fun! All participants are welcome, regardless of skill level.

Camp is hosted at Ursuline Academy's Serviam Field located on 141 near Barley Mill Plaza in Greenville.

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VOLLEYBALL Camp

led by ursuline head volleyball coach & Athletic Director, lauren disabatino

Girls, rising 4th – 6th Grade

july 13 - 16 | 9:00 A.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)

Rising 7th & 8th grade

july 13 - 16 | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Monday - Thursday)

3X DIAA State Championship winning coach Lauren DiSabatino brings her experience and expertise to Ursuline's Volleyball Camp. It is her philosophy that fundamental skills and fun are the essence of great volleyball. This camp will be focused on foundational skills such as stance, position, passing, setting, hitting, serving, and offense and defense.  This is an opportunity to increase your skills, make new friends, and have some fun!  

Camp is hosted in Ursuline Academy's state-of-the-art Laffey McHugh Gymnasium which was recently renovated as part of the Anthony N. Fusco, Sr. Health & Fitness Center project.

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International Culinary Arts with Chef Keith Stater

Co-ed, Rising 7th – 12th Grade

July 6 – 10 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Full-Day)

A truly professional culinary program focusing on more advanced technique and skills in order to execute progressively more difficult recipes and service. All of our Culinary Camps focus on kitchen safety, proper knife handling, culinary techniques, and of course tasting everything they make.

Advanced Culinary arts & Service with chef keith stater

Co-ed, Rising 7th – 12th Grade

July 13 – 17 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (Full-Day)

Go beyond the boundaries of conventional culinary concepts by learning the chemistry of creating savory foams, caviar out of fruit and edible liquid balls just to name a few. Learn how to plate a dish like a Michelin star chef. This program is best suited for students with a true passion for the culinary arts. This camp will also feature Hospitality Service to round out the full experience.

CULINARY 101 & INTERNATIONAL CUISINE with chef keith stater

Co-ed, Rising 3rd – 6th Grade

July 27 – 31 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (half-Day)

In this week of camp, we will build confidence in the kitchen. We will begin by focusing on how professional kitchens handle foods safely and their techniques to make food so tasty. Budding Culinary artists will compile their own kitchen notebooks throughout the week, including photos, recipes, artwork, and safety tips.

Art Through the Decades

led by Ainsley Fisher

Co-ed, Rising 2nd - 6th grade

july 20 - 24 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (half-Day)

Get ready for an art adventure through time! Campers will blast off on a creative journey through history, discovering amazing art from five different time periods and experimenting with five awesome art materials along the way! They’ll explore how art has changed over time, uncover what makes each era, special, and meet cool artists from the past and present. Using what they learn, campers will unleash their imaginations and create their very own masterpieces inspired by the exciting styles. Every day is a new adventure in creativity, color, and fun! 

camp led by director deb dehart, shoestring productions of brandywine valley - exclusively hosted at ursuline

Co-ed, Rising 4th – 8th Grade

August 3 - 7 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Students will have an opportunity to explore theater arts with Shoestring Productions of Brandywine Valley. This class works on theater skills through theater games, monologues, scenes, and improvisation. Class is an exploration of theater without the pressure of a performance. Ends with a work-in-progress performance. No audition required.

led by Ainsley Fisher

Co-ed, Rising 2nd – 7th Grade

August 10 – 14 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (half-Day)

Personal identity fashion - Design, create, and show off your style! Campers will become fashion designers and create their very clothing collection inspired by who they are! They will explore how fashion can show personality, moods, and ideas just like real designers. 

From sketching designs to making cool accessories and clothing pieces, campers will bring their creative visions to life. By the end, they’ll have one of a kind fashion collection that’s totally them with accessories which they can wear!