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Summer Camps
Camp Life
At Berwick Academy’s Summer on the Hilltop, we create a fun, safe, and enriching experience for every camper. Here’s everything you need to know about daily schedules, safety protocols, meals, extended care, and what to pack to ensure your child has an amazing summer!
Daily Schedules
Our camp days are structured to balance adventure, creativity, and learning, with plenty of time for fun!
Sample Daily Schedule:
⏰ 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Drop-off & Morning Welcome
🎨 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Camp Activities & Hands-On Learning
🍎 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Snack Break
🏃 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Outdoor Play & Exploration
🥪 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Lunch & Social Time
🔬 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Afternoon Activities & Projects
⛹️ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Group Games & Team Challenges
🎉 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Closing Circle & Pick-up
🎨 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Camp Activities & Hands-On Learning
🍎 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM | Snack Break
🏃 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM | Outdoor Play & Exploration
🥪 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Lunch & Social Time
🔬 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Afternoon Activities & Projects
⛹️ 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM | Group Games & Team Challenges
🎉 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Closing Circle & Pick-up
Schedules vary by camp type—specific details will be shared before the session begins.
Safety & Supervision
The safety and well-being of our campers is our top priority.
✔ Trained Staff – All staff members are CPR & First Aid certified, background-checked, and trained in child supervision and safety.
✔ Low Camper-to-Staff Ratios – Small group sizes ensure personalized attention and care.
✔ Emergency Preparedness – We have established protocols for medical emergencies, severe weather, and security procedures.
✔ Allergy & Health Accommodations – We work closely with families to manage allergies, medications, and other health needs.
📩 Have specific concerns? Contact us at auxilliary@berwickacademy.org to discuss your child’s needs.
✔ Low Camper-to-Staff Ratios – Small group sizes ensure personalized attention and care.
✔ Emergency Preparedness – We have established protocols for medical emergencies, severe weather, and security procedures.
✔ Allergy & Health Accommodations – We work closely with families to manage allergies, medications, and other health needs.
Meals & Snacks
🍏 Healthy & Nut-Free – Campers should bring a nut-free packed lunch and a water bottle each day.
🍎 Snack Time – A healthy morning snack is provided for all campers.
💧 Hydration – Water stations are available throughout campus to keep campers hydrated.
🍎 Snack Time – A healthy morning snack is provided for all campers.
💧 Hydration – Water stations are available throughout campus to keep campers hydrated.
If your child has dietary restrictions or food allergies, please indicate this in your registration form.
Extended Care
Need extra coverage? Our Extended Care Program provides flexible options for busy families.
🌙 Afternoon Care (3:00 PM – 5:30 PM) – Engaging games, arts & crafts, and quiet time until pick-up.
📝 Sign up for Extended Care during registration or contact us to add it later.
🌙 Afternoon Care (3:00 PM – 5:30 PM) – Engaging games, arts & crafts, and quiet time until pick-up.
Packing Lists
Help your camper come prepared and ready for fun!
Everyday Essentials:
🎒 Backpack
💦 Refillable Water Bottle
🥪 Nut-Free Lunch
🧢 Hat & Sunscreen
👕 Comfortable, Weather-Appropriate Clothing
👟 Closed-Toe Shoes
💦 Refillable Water Bottle
🥪 Nut-Free Lunch
🧢 Hat & Sunscreen
👕 Comfortable, Weather-Appropriate Clothing
👟 Closed-Toe Shoes
For Specialty Camps:
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Sports Camps – Athletic gear, extra socks, and sneakers
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STEM Camps – Notebook and any requested materials
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Art Camps – Clothes that can get messy
Specific packing lists will be sent prior to camp start dates.
Berwick Academy
31 Academy Street
South Berwick, Maine 03908
Contact:
Admission | 207.384.6300
Main Office | 207.384.2164
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.
