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BASE Camp (Pre-K-Grade 5) - Weekly from June 16-August 15

BASE Camp - Berwick Academy Summer Explorers

Grades Served: Preschool-Grade 5
Location: Berwick Academy, with drop-off at the Lower School Drop-off Area
Flexible Scheduling Options: AM/PM options available to pair with other enrichment activities
Dates: Weekly from June 16-August 15 (No Camp June 19th & July 4th)
Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
AfterCare Available: Extend your day with AfterCare, available until 5 p.m. (Add on at checkout)
Transportation Available: Pick-up and drop-off locations in Exeter, Portsmouth, Kittery, & York
Cost: $415/week (adjusted for 4-day options)
Scholarships Available: We are committed to making camp accessible! Full and partial subsidies are available for BASE Camp. Don’t let cost be a barrier—apply for financial aid here.

BASE Camp (Berwick Academy Summer Explorers Camp) offers a dynamic and engaging summer experience for children from Pre-K to Grade 5. Blending academic enrichment, outdoor exploration, and innovative recreational activities, campers enjoy art lessons, STEAM projects, team sports, nature exploration, and hands-on makers lessons. With weekly special guests, field trips, and flexible AM/PM scheduling options, campers can also combine BASE Camp with other enrichment activities like cooking or sports. Rooted in Berwick Academy’s values, BASE Camp fosters curiosity, creativity, and community, providing the perfect balance of fun, growth, and lifelong learning.

Where Innovation Meets Tradition: Inspiring Curiosity, Character, and Community

BASE Camp is a one-of-a-kind summer experience that blends the core values and exceptional resources of Berwick Academy into an exciting, adventure-filled program. Equal parts fun and exploration, BASE Camp offers children a dynamic environment where learning, creativity, and play come together in the most engaging ways.

Running all summer long, each week at BASE Camp features a fresh theme with new experiences, hands-on learning, and unforgettable adventures. With carefully designed programs for different age groups, campers dive into a variety of activities, all while building confidence, making friendships, and exploring the beautiful 80-acre Berwick Academy campus.

The Perfect Camp for a Fully Immersive, Transformative Experience

BASE Camp is designed for children who thrive in a setting that encourages holistic development and loads of fun. Whether your child loves arts, science, outdoor play, or team sports, they will have the opportunity to grow, explore, and discover new passions in a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

What Makes BASE Camp Special?

  • Weekly Art Lessons with a Featured Artist & Educator – Campers unleash their creativity in guided sessions led by a talented instructor from Doodlebugz Studio.
  • Outdoor Exploration & Play – Nature hikes, scavenger hunts, and outdoor challenges encourage curiosity and a love for the environment.
  • STEAM & Makers Lab – Hands-on projects in science, technology, engineering, art, and math inspire innovation and problem-solving.
  • Team Sports & Physical Activities – From soccer to relay races, campers develop teamwork and sportsmanship while staying active.
  • Special Guests & Unique Workshops – Weekly guest experts bring exciting new learning experiences, from science experiments to storytelling and beyond.
  • Field Trips & Off-Campus Adventures – Select weeks feature excursions to exciting destinations that connect to the week’s theme.
  • Campus-Wide Special Events – Water play days, themed challenges, and group activities bring campers together for memorable shared experiences.
  • A Nurturing & Supportive Community – Rooted in Berwick Academy’s core values, BASE Camp fosters a spirit of creativity, respect, and joyful learning, making the Hilltop a truly special place to spend the summer.

Age-Appropriate Groupings for Maximum Fun & Engagement

BASE Camp ensures that activities are tailored to each age group, creating the perfect balance of structured enrichment and free play for campers from Pre-K to Grade 5.

Flexible Scheduling with AM and PM Options

For families wishing to pair BASE Camp with additional enrichment experiences, AM and PM options are available on certain days. These flexible scheduling options allow campers to combine BASE Camp with exciting offerings like cooking classes, sports training, or other enriching activities. This option ensures your child can enjoy the full range of experiences at BASE Camp while exploring other passions, all in one exciting day!

An Unforgettable Summer Adventure

No matter the week, BASE Camp is an unforgettable summer adventure—where curiosity is sparked, friendships flourish, and every camper leaves with new skills, lasting memories, and a love for learning!
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Berwick Academy

31 Academy Street
South Berwick, Maine 03908

Contact:
Admission | 207.384.6300
Main Office | 207.384.2164
Berwick Academy, situated on an 80-acre campus just over one hour north of Boston, serves 520 students, Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 and Postgraduates. Berwick students are from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and several countries. Deeply committed to its mission of promoting virtue and useful knowledge, Berwick Academy empowers students to be creative and bold. Berwick strives to graduate alumni who shape their own learning, take risks, ask thoughtful questions, and come to understand and celebrate their authentic selves.

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