Enrichment Camps at Bement

Legos, Cardboard, Sticks Oh My

June 19-23, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Hannah Dancer, Bement 3rd Grade teacher

Registration is limited to 10 campers and will open February 10.

Do you like building and creating with different materials? Then "Legos, Cardboard, Sticks oh my" is the camp for you! We will spend time building with Legos, blocks, Plus-Plus, cardboard, recyclable materials, and sticks. Building challenges, boats, paper planes, imaginative worlds, forts in the woods; the possibilities are endless. Students entering grades 1 through 5 are invited to sign up!

Tuition is $500 for this one week camp. A non-refundable deposit of $200 per child is due with registration.  Payment is due in full by June 1.

Lunch and daily snacks are provided by Bement each day. 

Flag football and more!

Jerry Dobosz, Head of PE, Bement Lower School

Grades 3 - 6, Registration is limited to 8 campers and will open February 10.

The morning session will consist of flag football skills and drills and finish with a game before lunch.  The afternoon session will be games like capture the flag, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, gaga ball and floor hockey as well as many others.

Studio Arts with Emma Demerath

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Emma Demerath, Artist

Grades 6-8

Registration is limited to 10 campers and will open February 10.

This weeklong program offers directed projects as well as open studio time for kids interested in pursuing visual arts. Campers will learn and create multi-media works inspired by a diverse body of artists throughout the centuries. Your camper can expect to work with watercolor, mosaic, clay, acrylic paint, tissue paper, cyanotypes, ink, pencil, and more. There will be open studio time to work on individual projects as well as daily guided lessons. We will take strolls in the woods surrounding Bement and draw some nature studies, and even may take a museum trip or two! Come ready to roll up your sleeves, throw on an apron, and have fun!

Studio Arts

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Emma Demerath, Artist

Registration is limited to 10 campers and will open February 10.

This weeklong program offers directed projects as well as open studio time for kids interested in pursuing visual arts. Campers will learn and create multi-media works inspired by a diverse body of artists throughout the centuries. Your camper can expect to work with watercolor, mosaic, clay, acrylic paint, tissue paper, cyanotypes, ink, pencil, and more. There will be open studio time to work on individual projects as well as daily guided lessons. We will take strolls in the woods surrounding Bement and draw some nature studies, and even may take a museum trip or two! Come ready to roll up your sleeves, throw on an apron, and have fun!

Wizarding Week at Bement 

June 26-30

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Katie MacCallum, former fourth grade teacher and current event coordinator

Grades 3 - 6 

Alohomora! Unlock the wizarding world with your fellow Potter heads. After being sorted into houses, students will take potion classes, play muggle quidditch, capture dragon eggs, and search for horcruxes in this week of games, trivia, sport, and craft. With a quill in one hand and a wand in the other, this is sure to satisfy those searching for a little magic this summer.
White collared shirt on day one required! 

Limited to 20 campers

Basketball and games

Jerry Dobosz, Head of PE, Bement Lower School

Grades 3 - 6, Registration is limited to 8 campers and will open February 10.

The morning session each day will consist of basketball skills and drills and finish with a game before lunch.  The afternoon session will be games like capture the flag, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, gaga ball and floor hockey as well as many others.

Bement Does Broadway 

July 10-21, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Casey Ahern, Bement drama teacher

Megan Mahoney, Bement band director 

Registration is limited and will open February 10.

In this two-week immersive camp students entering grades 2-6 will experience what it is like to put on a Broadway musical!  We will work with a 30 min show from MTI KIDS and learn singing, dancing, and acting. We will also play theatre games and have fun both indoors and outdoors. We may even have the opportunity to go swimming. At the end of the two weeks, the students will present their 30-minute musical to their friends and family on the Bement stage with costumes, music and lights!

Tuition is $1000 for this two-week camp. A non-refundable deposit of $200 per child is due with registration.  Payment is due in full by June 1.

Lunch and daily snacks are provided by Bement each day. 

The Magic Behind Music! Listening to and Analyzing Popular Music

July 10-21, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Registration is limited to 10 campers and will open February 10.

Calling all aspiring musicians and music lovers! Join us at Bement this summer for The Magic Behind Music, a unique music camp experience for campers grades 4-8. Our campers will explore an exciting range of musical genres, from rock to hip-hop, and gain an in-depth appreciation for the music they listen to every day. Campers will be able to develop their skills in analyzing and discussing songs, learning about song structure and instrumentation, and engage with the rich history of popular music. The Magic Behind Music also offers a safe and fun environment where campers can find camaraderie with other young musicians, share their love of music, and make memories that will last a lifetime! 

• Spend time outside with friends while getting the chance to explore music!

• Fun activities like Name That Tune, Music Show and Tell, and Karaoke.

• Learn exactly what makes the songs that you hear on the radio so good!

• Field trips may include visiting a recording studio, seeing a live music performance, touring a music venue, or going to a music store.

• See special performances from guest musicians! (Local artists and Bement Alumni)

• Learn about the music industry and what it takes to be a professional musician.

Tuition is $1000 for this two-week camp. A non-refundable deposit of $200 per child is due with registration.  Payment is due in full by June 1.

Lunch and daily snacks are provided by Bement each day. 

There are no required materials. There may be an opportunity to bring your own instruments to camp if you want. Some field trips (will be announced days in advance if necessary) may include the chance to buy something like a souvenir or lunch/snack.

Studio Arts

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Emma Demerath, Artist

Registration is limited to 10 campers and will open February 10.

This weeklong program offers directed projects as well as open studio time for kids interested in pursuing visual arts. Campers will learn and create multi-media works inspired by a diverse body of artists throughout the centuries. Your camper can expect to work with watercolor, mosaic, clay, acrylic paint, tissue paper, cyanotypes, ink, pencil, and more. There will be open studio time to work on individual projects as well as daily guided lessons. We will take strolls in the woods surrounding Bement and draw some nature studies, and even may take a museum trip or two! Come ready to roll up your sleeves, throw on an apron, and have fun!

Bement Does Broadway 

July 10-21, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Casey Ahern, Bement drama teacher

Megan Mahoney, Bement band director 

Registration is limited and will open February 10.

In this two-week immersive camp students entering grades 2-6 will experience what it is like to put on a Broadway musical!  We will work with a 30 min show from MTI KIDS and learn singing, dancing, and acting. We will also play theatre games and have fun both indoors and outdoors. We may even have the opportunity to go swimming. At the end of the two weeks, the students will present their 30-minute musical to their friends and family on the Bement stage with costumes, music and lights!

Tuition is $1000 for this two-week camp. A non-refundable deposit of $200 per child is due with registration.  Payment is due in full by June 1.

Lunch and daily snacks are provided by Bement each day. 

The Magic Behind Music! Listening to and Analyzing Popular Music

July 10-21, 2023

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Registration is limited to 10 campers and will open February 10.

Calling all aspiring musicians and music lovers! Join us at Bement this summer for The Magic Behind Music, a unique music camp experience for campers grades 4-8. Our campers will explore an exciting range of musical genres, from rock to hip-hop, and gain an in-depth appreciation for the music they listen to every day. Campers will be able to develop their skills in analyzing and discussing songs, learning about song structure and instrumentation, and engage with the rich history of popular music. The Magic Behind Music also offers a safe and fun environment where campers can find camaraderie with other young musicians, share their love of music, and make memories that will last a lifetime! 

• Spend time outside with friends while getting the chance to explore music!

• Fun activities like Name That Tune, Music Show and Tell, and Karaoke.

• Learn exactly what makes the songs that you hear on the radio so good!

• Field trips may include visiting a recording studio, seeing a live music performance, touring a music venue, or going to a music store.

• See special performances from guest musicians! (Local artists and Bement Alumni)

• Learn about the music industry and what it takes to be a professional musician.

Tuition is $1000 for this two-week camp. A non-refundable deposit of $200 per child is due with registration.  Payment is due in full by June 1.

Lunch and daily snacks are provided by Bement each day. 

There are no required materials. There may be an opportunity to bring your own instruments to camp if you want. Some field trips (will be announced days in advance if necessary) may include the chance to buy something like a souvenir or lunch/snack.

Studio Arts

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Emma Demerath, Artist

Registration is limited to 10 campers and will open February 10.

This weeklong program offers directed projects as well as open studio time for kids interested in pursuing visual arts. Campers will learn and create multi-media works inspired by a diverse body of artists throughout the centuries. Your camper can expect to work with watercolor, mosaic, clay, acrylic paint, tissue paper, cyanotypes, ink, pencil, and more. There will be open studio time to work on individual projects as well as daily guided lessons. We will take strolls in the woods surrounding Bement and draw some nature studies, and even may take a museum trip or two! Come ready to roll up your sleeves, throw on an apron, and have fun!

Studio Arts

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Emma Demerath, Artist

Registration is limited to 10 campers and will open February 10.

This weeklong program offers directed projects as well as open studio time for kids interested in pursuing visual arts. Campers will learn and create multi-media works inspired by a diverse body of artists throughout the centuries. Your camper can expect to work with watercolor, mosaic, clay, acrylic paint, tissue paper, cyanotypes, ink, pencil, and more. There will be open studio time to work on individual projects as well as daily guided lessons. We will take strolls in the woods surrounding Bement and draw some nature studies, and even may take a museum trip or two! Come ready to roll up your sleeves, throw on an apron, and have fun!

Baseball and more

Jerry Dobosz, Head of PE, Bement Lower School

Grades 3 - 6, Registration is limited to 8 campers and will open February 10.

The morning session will consist of baseball skills and drills and finish with a game before lunch.   The afternoon session will be games like capture the flag, dodgeball, ultimate frisbee, gaga ball and floor hockey as well as many others.

Scientific Storytelling and Exploration

Adam Sussbauer, Bement Alum

Grades 3-7

The great outdoors are home to infinite wonders! From the trees towering above us to the worms beneath our feet, everywhere you look has a story, and all you have to do is ask. How do you make a boat with materials from the woods? What’s inside an owl pellet? Why do rivers like the Deerfield River form, and how can we see this ourselves? In Scientific Storytelling and Exploration, campers will answer these questions with hands-on projects from a variety of scientific fields. Be ready to jump right in and get your hands dirty!

Studio Arts

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Emma Demerath, Artist

Registration is limited to 10 campers and will open February 10.

This weeklong program offers directed projects as well as open studio time for kids interested in pursuing visual arts. Campers will learn and create multi-media works inspired by a diverse body of artists throughout the centuries. Your camper can expect to work with watercolor, mosaic, clay, acrylic paint, tissue paper, cyanotypes, ink, pencil, and more. There will be open studio time to work on individual projects as well as daily guided lessons. We will take strolls in the woods surrounding Bement and draw some nature studies, and even may take a museum trip or two! Come ready to roll up your sleeves, throw on an apron, and have fun!

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Katie MacCallum, former fourth grade teacher and current event coordinator

Enjoy a challenge? Like working in a group? Enjoy trying to solve some far fetched problems?! Here’s your chance to do it all. Build the tallest structure you can out of spaghetti, rescue car keys from down in the “grate”, build a bridge that will hold your own body weight! Think egg drops, but cooler. Campers will be split into age appropriate groups to tackle multiple challenges a day. Get that flexible thinking ready and those creative mindsets flowing!

Registration is limited to 20 campers.

PE Games all day

Jerry Dobosz, Head of PE, Bement Lower School

Grades 3 - 6, Registration is limited to 10 campers and will open February 10.

We will play the kids favorite PE games all week long.  Dodgeball, kick ball, pickleball, capture the flag, water games, gaga ball and street hockey are just some of the many games we will play this week .