Academic Camps

- Academic Camps

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+ Exploring the French Speaking World

Grades: 5-7
Dates: June 9-13
Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $425
Instructor: Dr. Brandon Guernsey, GPS Upper School French Teacher

In this week-long program, campers will engage with the languages and cultures of French speaking locales around the world through a variety of fun activities right here on the GPS campus. Each day of the week will feature a different destination, including places such as France, North Africa, West Africa, the French Caribbean, and French Polynesia. Campers can look forward to learning some basic French phrases, doing culturally themed arts and crafts, playing games, cooking and sampling foods, and having FUN as they explore the richness of French culture across the globe.
+ Girls Who Code

Grades: 5–8
Dates: July 14-18
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Cost: $325
Instructor: April Ross, GPS Computer Science and Engineering Teacher

Ready, set, code! In this camp, girls will use HTML, CSS, and Javascript to code an app. And, best of all, they get to choose the content of the app they design.
+ Global Nomads

Grades: 2-4
Dates: June 23-27
Time: 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $525
Instructor: Tiffany Simms ‘01, GPS Sixth-Grade Global Cultures Teacher

Each day of the week, your girl will learn about a different country and its culture through hands-on experiences. Along the way she can take her taste buds on a trek around the world with samples from international cuisines. Plus she can make unique handcrafts, learn traditional dances, learn about music, and more. Get her (pretend) passport ready for a whirlwind adventure!

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+ GPS Imagineers

Grades: 3-5
Dates: June 23-27 and July 7-11
Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Cost: $425
Instructor: Kara Rogers and Meghan Smith, GPS MIddle School Science Teachers

Join us in the GPS MakerSpace to make your Disney dream come to life through hands-on, Disney-themed maker challenges! We will imagine, plan, create, and improve your own personalized designs using the available technologies and hands-on building supplies. And of course, we'll listen & sing along to Disney hits!
+ Robotics Camp

Grades: 5–8
Dates: June 16, 17, 18, 20 (note: 4-day week; no camp on Thursday)
Time: 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Cost: $425
Instructor: April Ross, Computer Science and Engineering Teacher

If words such as “programming,” “effectors,” and “operator interface” mean something to your middle-schooler (or if she’s just fascinated by robotics and interested in learning more!), Robotics Camp is a great opportunity for her this summer! Camp participants will spend an exciting week learning to build and program robots to drive over land and under water. No previous robotic experience is needed.
+ STEAM Camp

Grades: 5–8
Dates: July 7-11
Time: 9 a.m.–noon
Cost: $325
Instructor: Jill Pala Pieritz ’97 and Liesl Neubert, GPS Math and Computer Science Teachers

Your girl will spend a week learning all things science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through fun challenges and outdoor adventures. Along the way she’ll meet girls her age who also love engaging in new ways to learn.

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“Our 10-year-old daughter has grown up at GPS camps. She has been telling people that she "goes to GPS" and is a Bruiser since age 5! The GPS camps offer such a wide array of educational and athletic options, all in a very loving and nurturing environment. Last summer, our daughter mostly focused on Tennis Camp but loved learning new skills at Film Camp and All Sports Camp. The current GPS student counselors are such a huge part of the magic of camp. They are excellent role models and ambassadors of the school, and we have loved getting to know them. Thank you to GPS camps for all you do!”

—Alex M., Camp Parent of 6+ Years