Student Life
Summer Camps
Adventure, Enrichment & Robotics
Summer Fun Starts Here.
Get ready for adventures in cooking, horseback riding, exploring Chattanooga, or fly fishing. This summer, we are excited to offer a variety of robotics camps for coding and engineering design enthusiasts!
June 1-5 (canceled)
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Fairy Princess | PreK-2nd grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This camp will allow your daughter to focus on a different princess each day. This is done with crafts, songs, dress-up, games, and much more. Monday: Ariel - The Little Mermaid Tuesday: Jasmine - Aladdin Wednesday: Tiana - Princess and the Frog; Thursday: Rapunzel - Tangled; Friday: Snow White. This camp will be led by Jenny McCreary. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Exploring Nature & Botany | PreK-2nd grade | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
This week will include science, art, and crafting. We'll dig our hands in and learn about plants and nature. We'll make terrariums, grow things, craft things, and explore the wonders of our natural world. This camp will be led by Ms. Allie Thomas. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Horseback Riding Camp | 4th-8th grade | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This camp will take campers off campus to a local horse farm to learn how to care for and ride horses. The farm consists of 3 arenas with indoor and outdoor spaces. Riding helmets and gear are provided by the farm. Campers are dropped off and picked up at CCS. Transportation to and from the camp is provided on CCS buses, and a CCS staff person will be at the farm with campers all day. The camp will be led by Bayview Academy. The cost of this camp is $400. -
Chattanooga Explorers | 5th-12th grade | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Come explore Chattanooga with Mr. Josh Green. This camp will be a full day of discovery and learning about the amazing places in Chattanooga. Campers will leave campus each day on a different adventure. They will hike beautiful mountains and explore new places in the Chattanooga area! The cost of this camp is $250. -
College App Boot Camp | Rising Seniors | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Are you interested in minimizing the stress surrounding the college admission process? Are you interested in getting a head start on the many steps of the college application process by the time school begins? CCS’s College App Boot Camp assists rising seniors in preparing their college applications during the summer so they're ready to submit in early fall. Students will complete applications (including edited essays), write and polish resumes, and receive assistance in understanding each college or university's application submission systems and deadlines. A review of how to best utilize college search, scholarship, and career path tools will also be provided. Students with a 24+ ACT (or those expecting to earn this) will benefit most from the camp. This camp will be led by Ms. Joan Vos, CCS Director of College and Career Counseling. The cost of this camp is $150.
June 8-12 (canceled)
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Diving into Disney | PreK-2nd grade | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come join us in exploring the Magic World of Disney! Campers will spend the week making crafts, enjoying snacks, and playing games with Disney themes. This camp will be led by Ms. Monica Jackson. The cost of this camp is $175.
June 15-19
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American Girl Doll | PreK-2nd grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Campers will make handcrafted, customized accessories for their American Girl Dolls. All materials will be provided. Don’t have an American Girl Doll? No problem! Bring one of your favorite dolls with you to this fun and crafty camp. This camp will be led by Ms. Lauren Hilkert. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Escape Room | 3rd-8th grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Does your child like riddles and breaking codes? Join us this summer as we work together to "Escape the Room!" The kids will learn to break codes and solve problems as they work together as a team. The Gamemaster will help guide them as they race against the clock to escape the room. This camp will be led by Kirsten Hyde. The cost of this camp is $175.
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Lights, Camera, Action | 4th-8th grade | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Experience digital filmmaking or learn basic photography and photoshop techniques with hands-on instruction. Explore the art of digital filmmaking by shooting and editing your own unique video. Learn to write a script, operate a camera using manual functions, and make edits! Are you ready to create a movie? This camp will be led by Lower School STEM Instructor, Ms. Kirsten Hyde. The cost of this camp is $150. -
Woodworking | 4th-5th grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come experience what it is like to work in the CCS Woodshop. You will have a great time learning how to safely build a project that you will be able to take home at the end of the week. Let's build something together! This camp is lead by CCS Woodshop teacher, Mr. David MacCallister. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Advanced Woodworking | 6th-8th grade | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come experience what it is like to work in the CCS Woodshop. You will have a great time learning how to safely build a project that you will be able to take home at the end of the week. Let's build something together! This camp is designed for students with some experience with tools and building. This camp is lead by CCS Woodshop teacher, Mr. David MacCallister. The cost of this camp is $175.
June 22-26
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Dash, Dot, Ozobot & Sphero | PreK-2nd grade | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Robotics campers will be motivated to collaborate with one another to understand the basics of robotics construction and the programming language. In this robotics camp, we will have lots of fun programming the robots to complete challenges and battle in strategy games. Fun things we will do in robotics camp may include dressing up our robots for a dance party, creating a story using different robots, or battle racing the robots! This camp will be led by Lower School STEM Instructor, Ms. Kirsten Hyde. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Kids in the Kitchen | K-3rd grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Join Ms. Beth Ann Green for a fun week of menu planning, preparation, and cooking! All materials are provided and are nut-free. Students will learn to plan, shop, prep, and create favorite items using safe prep and cooking skills. Parents will be invited to a tasting on the final day of class. There will be a maximum of 10 kids per session. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Be Your Own Inventor | 3rd-6th grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this camp, you will unleash creativity and collaborate to create and design new inventions. Activities will encourage each camper to think creatively and use technology to solve real-world problems. What do you want to invent? This camp will be led by Lower School STEM Instructor, Ms. Kirsten Hyde. The cost of this camp is $150. -
Board Games | 4th-8th grade | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Would you like to have fun, relax, drink lemonade, and play games? Board Games Camp is a time to have fun with your friends and learn a different board game each day. Students have time up front to learn the game, and they spend the rest of the camp time actually playing and competing against other students. Come join us for a laid back afternoon! The board game schedule is as follows: Monday - Risk, Tuesday - Monopoly, Wednesday - Settlers of Catan, Thursday - Ticket to Ride, and Friday - Options Day: chess, various card games, etc. The cost of this camp is $150. -
How to Be an Author | 4th-8th grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ever want to publish your own book? Come join us for a week of learning how to write and illustrate your own story. Students will publish their own book by the end of this camp. This camp is lead by Ms. Ginny Moore. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Kids in the Kitchen | 4th-8th grade | 1:00 PM -4:00 PM
Join Ms. Beth Ann Green for a fun week of menu planning, preparation, and cooking! All materials are provided and are nut-free. Students will learn to plan, shop, prep, and create favorite items using safe prep and cooking skills. Parents will be invited to a tasting on the final day of class. There will be a maximum of 10 kids per session. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Fly Fishing | 5th-12th grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (canceled)
Canceled. During fly fishing camp, students will learn the basics of fly fishing including technique, fly tying, knot tying, fly identification, hook setting, and the basic fly cast. Little to no experience is required; this is for beginners who want to learn how to fly fish. Students will be able to practice at local ponds and safe sections of rivers around the area catching bluegill, bass, trout, and perhaps some other interesting local fish. Fly fishing is a beautiful, calming, and peaceful activity that can provide students with a chance to be still and experience the beauty of God’s world. A fly rod (and reel) rigged with floating line and tippet is required for this camp. If you do not have one, or need recommendations for one, please contact us. This camp will be led my Mr. Clay Huffaker. The cost of this camp is $175.
July 6-10
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Spa-Tea-Da | K-5th grade | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Come enjoy a week of tea parties and pampering. Led by Ms. Jenny McCreary, this camp will be sure to make you relax and have fun! The cost of this camp is $175. -
Cake Wars | 4th-8th grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come learn the art of creating cakes and cookies. Each day campers will learn the art of baking, decorating, and creating displays of yummy treats! This camp will be led by Ms. Paige Turner. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Outdoor Adventure | 5th-8th grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (canceled)
Canceled. Come join Mr. Clay Huffaker is discovering the adventures of Chattanooga. This camp will include half day adventures ziplining at Ruby Falls, climbing at High Point, hiking and team building at Lookout Mountain, and doing a high ropes course at Adventure Guild; we will end with a full day of rafting the Hiwassee River. Campers are guaranteed a week of fun and adventure. The cost of this camp is $225.
July 13-17
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LEGO Adventure | PreK-2nd grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LEGO Adventure Camp will be engaging, creative, and active. Children will build and act with LEGOs. Your child will play games and do activities that will keep them moving throughout the day. Each day is a different theme. Children are encouraged to dress up each day with the following themes: Superhero LEGOs, Ninjago LEGOs, City LEGOs, MineCraft LEGOs, and Star Wars LEGOs. This camp will be led by Ms. Miriam Arnold. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Escape Room | 4th-8th grade | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Does your child like riddles and breaking codes? Join us this summer as we work together to "Escape the Room!" The kids will learn to break codes and solve problems as they work together as a team. The Gamemaster will help guide them as they race against the clock to escape the room. This camp will be led by Kirsten Hyde. The cost of this camp is $175.
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Scratch Coding | 4th-8th grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Do you like creating games, stories, or music? In this camp we will be very creative. Using Scratch coding, campers will have the opportunity to create games, stories, or music by coding characters to do things. Let's see what you can create! This camp will be led by Lower School STEM Instructor, Ms. Kirsten Hyde. The cost of this camp is $150.
July 20-24
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LEGO Adventure | PreK-2nd grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
LEGO Adventure Camp will be engaging, creative, and active. Children will build and act with LEGOs. Your child will play games and do activities that will keep them moving throughout the day. Each day is a different theme. Children are encouraged to dress up each day with the following themes: Superhero LEGOs, Ninjago LEGOs, City LEGOs, MineCraft LEGOs, and Star Wars LEGOs. This camp will be led by Ms. Miriam Arnold. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Kids in the Kitchen | K-3rd grade | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join Ms. Jenny McCreary for a fun week of menu planning, preparation, and cooking! All materials are provided and are nut-free. Students will learn to plan, shop, prep, and create favorite items using safe prep and cooking skills. Parents will be invited to a tasting on the final day of class. There will be a maximum of 10 kids per session. The cost of this camp is $175. -
Recording | 5th-12th grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In this camp, students will learn how to create their own music using a digital DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). We will learn the basics of recording, learn how to make simple loops, and learn how to combine digital loops with audio recording. We will explore the different stages of the recording process- tracking drums & adding digital drum beats, tracking bass bass lines, recording lead instruments such as guitar or keyboard, and tracking vocals. Throughout the process, students will be able to create their own song/ project. The cost of this camp is $175.
July 27-31
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Adulting 101 | 5th-8th grade | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Looking for a camp that will teach some of the important aspects of being an adult? This camp is the one for you. Campers will focus on things such as compound interest, taxes, balancing a checking account, changing a tire, and much more. This camp will be led by Mr. Clay Huffaker. The cost of this camp is $150. -
Fairy Princess | PreK-2nd grade | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This camp will allow your daughter to focus on a different princess each day. Monday: Ariel - The Little Mermaid Tuesday: Jasmine - Aladdin Wednesday: Tiana - Princess and the Frog; Thursday: Rapunzel - Tangled; Friday: Snow White. This is done with crafts, songs, dress-up, games, and much more. This camp will be led by Ms. Ashley Frick. The cost of this camp is $175.
