Weekly Themes

“All Davidson Day staff work closely with families to build students' strengths and self confidence -- in a compassionate, nurturing way. The students are priority number one at this school.”
Carrie Lott
Lower School Parent
“I really love the academics, the teachers & the students. Everyone really made me feel at home my first day here.”
Kay Funderburk '13
“At Davidson Day, you can get to know your teachers well. If you have any problems, there are more than willing to help you solve them. That’s a great feeling to have.”
Jessica Kingma '14'
“ Our son absolutely LOVES school and is so proud, even at this young age, to be a part of DDS. ”
Sue & Mike Ransom
Lower School Parents
“Bonnie Cotter was the main reason we chose DDS. She had a vision for this school that was superior to any program in the area. We believe in Bonnie. Also, the small classes give teachers the opportunity to reach students and pull out their personal best.”
Megan Lynch
Middle School Parent

Weekly Themes

Session 1	June 4 to June 8	Get Outside!
Session 2	June 11 to June 15	Game Show Mania
Session 3	June 18 to June 22	Camp Decades
Session 4	June 25 to June 29	The Mighty Jungle
Session 5	July 2 to July 6	Summer Holidaze
Session 6	July 9 to July 13	Into the Blue
Session 7	July 16 to July 20	Camp Survivor
Session 8	July 23 to July 27	The Giggle Games

Get Outside!
Session 1: June 4 – June 8
School's out! It's time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather and fresh air. Meet new friends, play new games, and kick the summer off right. Campers will go on nature hikes, learn some knot tying, make solar ovens to cook snacks, learn about fire safety in the woods, and toast s'mores over a campfire. Campers are sure to have a blast each day discovering our own backyard wonders.

Game Show Mania
Session 2: June 11 - June 15
Who wants to be a millionaire? We ALL do! In addition to all of our usual weekly activities, each day campers will have a chance to participate in a different game show. Daily games include Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune, Camp DDS Double Dare (Are you ready to get slimed?), Are you Smarter Than a Fifth Grade Camper?, Jeopardy, and Deal or No Deal. Not to mention we'll start each day with a Minute to Win It competition. Let's make a deal, you're bound to have a blast.

Camp Decades
Session 3: June 18 – June 22
Come join us on this groovy journey through time. Each day is dedicated to a different decade. Campers will be creating peace signs in art, tie-dying t-shirts, playing a little beach-blanket bingo, and rocking out in a Beatles Rock Band Competition. Our week ends in the fifties where campers will slick back their hair or put on a poodle skirt, and twist the afternoon away at our sock hop. Who will be the best Elvis impersonator?

The Mighty Jungle
Session 4: June 25 – June 29
This week is especially for our animal lovers. Campers will learn about animals in different regions of the world, make animal masks in art, go on a scavenger hunt, and explore mystery animal tracks. And of course, our week wouldn't be complete without visits from our favorite critters.

Summer Holidaze
Session 5: July 2 – July 6
All of your favorite times of the year are rolled into this one week. Each day of the week will be dedicated to celebrating a different holiday. Activities will include a leprechaun treasure hunt, valentines exchange, an egg hunt, a Halloween costume contest, and trick-or treating. We will also have a countdown to New Year's complete with a toast and party, and end the week with a Fourth of July carnival.

Into the Blue
Session 6: July 9 – July 13
Let's go fly a kite, and while we're at it, make a splash! Campers will make and fly their own kites, set off bottle rockets, and partake in a shaken soda contest. To cool off in the afternoons, campers will enjoy playing sponge tag, having water balloon fights, racing in the bucket brigade and playing on a slip-n-slide.

Camp Survivor
Session 7: July 16 – July 20
Are you up for the challenge? Campers will be divided into tribes and be challenged daily with puzzles and events. Events include rope challenges, eating bugs, and solving riddles, just to name a few. Teams will earn points for their successful completion of challenges. One lucky team will find the immunity idol and not lose team points at tribal council. Who will be the ultimate survivors!?

The Giggle Games
Session 8: July 23 – July 27
Do you have what it takes to earn the gold? Each year, this is one of our camper's favorite weeks! Each day campers will partake in different athletic, and some not so athletic, events and competitions. Some games include a triathlon, long jump, foxtail throw, hurdles, soccer, football toss, a hula hooping contest and many more. Our week will end with an awards ceremony and BBQ to celebrate our camper's successes!

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