Week One - June 29-July 2 

-INTRO TO MOUNTAIN BIKING: (Full week) Mornings or Afternoons

Students will join Mr Lagasse either in mornings OR afternoons to learn the basics of mountain biking, mountain bike care  and safety around MVU property.

-BEYOND THE BELL SUMMER CAMP: Mornings, Afternoons, or full days

Do what you love or try something new! Students will choose their activities each day when they arrive. (Detailed descriptions of program options attached).

Week One Morning Options:

-CONNECTIONS CAMP

-FIELD SCIENCE

-MAGIC: THE GATHERING

-QUILTING WITH MS. KOLK

Week One Afternoon Options:

-CONNECTIONS CAMP

-FANTASY MOVIE AND GAMES

-HOMESTEADING

-OUTDOOR SURVIVAL

Week Two - July 6-10

-EXTREME MOUNTAIN BIKING: (Full week) Full-Day Camp

Students will join Mr. Lagassee for a fun week filled with off campus mountain biking adventures. Closer to the start of the summer program, parents will get a more detailed list of sites students will visit with this program. Entrance to this program is contingent upon successful completion of Week 1: Intro to Mountain Biking. Successful completion is based upon instructor observation of understanding, safety, and abilities. Please note: this is an entire day class. Students will arrive, eat breakfast, then leave with the class for the entire day. Students have the opportunity to pack their own lunch, or will be provided a nutritious free lunch through the program.

-DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: (Full week) Afternoons Only

Calling all adventurers!  Step through the portal of your imagination and join your friends for fantastical adventures in this pen and paper RPG! No experience needed, just a curious mind and a thirst for fun! Students will work through a one week campaign M-TH led by Dungeon Master Deakon, and Teen Leader Jaydon.

-BEYOND THE BELL SUMMER CAMP: Mornings, Afternoons, or full days

Do what you love or try something new! Students will choose their activities each day when they arrive. (Detailed descriptions of program options attached).

Week Two Morning Options:

-CONNECTIONS CAMP

-FIELD SCIENCE

-MAGIC: THE GATHERING

-QUILTING WITH MS. KOLK

Week Two Afternoon Options:

-CONNECTIONS CAMP

-HOMESTEADING

-OUTDOOR SURVIVAL

Week Three - July 13-17

-OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: (Full week) Full-Day Camp

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts (or soon-to-be enthusiasts)! Trade your screens for sunshine as we explore the awesomeness of the outdoors.  We'll be casting lines and reeling in excitement with fishing lessons, mastering the art of disc golf (think frisbees meet obstacle courses!), and embarking on epic field trips to discover hidden gems in our own backyard.  Get ready for fresh air, fun challenges, and a chance to connect with nature (and maybe some new friends) along the way!

-BEYOND THE BELL SUMMER CAMP: Mornings, Afternoons, or full days

Do what you love or try something new! Students will choose their activities each day when they arrive. (Detailed descriptions of program options attached).

Week Three Morning Options:

-CONNECTIONS CAMP

-FIELD SCIENCE

-MAGIC: THE GATHERING

-QUILTING WITH MS. KOLK

Week Three Afternoon Options:

-CONNECTIONS CAMP

-FANTASY MOVIE AND GAMES

-HOMESTEADING

-OUTDOOR SURVIVAL

Week Four - July 20-24

-OUTDOOR ADVENTURES: (Full week) Full-Day Camp

Calling all outdoor enthusiasts (or soon-to-be enthusiasts)! Trade your screens for sunshine as we explore the awesomeness of the outdoors.  We'll be casting lines and reeling in excitement with fishing lessons, mastering the art of disc golf (think frisbees meet obstacle courses!), and embarking on epic field trips to discover hidden gems in our own backyard.  Get ready for fresh air, fun challenges, and a chance to connect with nature (and maybe some new friends) along the way!

-DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: (Full week) Afternoons Only

Calling all adventurers!  Step through the portal of your imagination and join your friends for fantastical adventures in this pen and paper RPG! No experience needed, just a curious mind and a thirst for fun! Students will work through a one week campaign M-TH led by Dungeon Master Deakon, and Teen Leader Jaydon.

-BEYOND THE BELL SUMMER CAMP: Mornings, Afternoons, or full days

Do what you love or try something new! Students will choose their activities each day when they arrive. (Detailed descriptions of program options attached).

Week Four Morning Options:

-BETWEEN THE LINES

-FIELD SCIENCE

-MAGIC: THE GATHERING

-WELLNESS

Week Four Afternoon Options:

-WELLNESS

-HOMESTEADING

-OUTDOOR SURVIVAL

Week Five - July 27-31

- LEADERSHIP BOOTCAMP: (Full week) Mornings only at Swanton Rec.

Somewhere between student and staff, childhood and adulthood, dependence and independence there's a unique place called Teen Leadership Bootcamp, or Teen Leader-in-Training. “TLTs” are not just older students; they are leaders in the making. The program is designed for teens who are ready to take the first steps toward becoming role models, mentors, and future afterschool/summer staff. Students will support adult and teen staff members and learn skills to support campers and students at our collaborative summer program hosted by Swanton Rec.

BEYOND THE BELL SUMMER CAMP 

Daily Program Option Descriptions

-BETWEEN THE LINES: Come hang out in the library and outside (weather permitting)  for this ‘choose your own cozy adventure’ program. Here, you have the opportunity to do various activities that are both interesting and relaxing. From coloring, and logic puzzles, individual reading and even starting a book club; this program is designed to be flexible to your interests and needs.

-CONNECTIONS CAMP: Join Ms. Roxy and Chaez for your ‘traditional summer camp’ style program. This program is designed to move and adjust to student interest, abilities and weather. Day to day, students will have the opportunity to join a number of activities ranging from outdoor games and sports (think kickball, gaga ball and more) to open gym, and even trivia, movies, and arts and crafts.

-FANTASY MOVIE AND GAMES: Students will join Deakon for an afternoon of board games, card games, video games, and movies. The group will showcase and focus on a different game each week so students will have the opportunity to try out new games. (Students can choose to participate in the focused game, or play something else and always have the opportunity to watch a movie.)

-FIELD SCIENCE: This course turns students into field researchers. Explore local ecosystems and learn how scientists observe, measure, record, and explain the natural world using scientific evidence. The focus is on outdoor investigation: biodiversity, soils, water, microclimates, and human impact. Keep a field notebook with observations, sketches, measurements, and reflections. Learn field methods and investigate biodiversity: plants, insects, fungi, and signs of animal activity. Conduct soil and water mini-labs, measure microclimates, and study human impact. No advanced science background is needed. Curiosity, willingness to be outdoors, and careful observation matter most. 

-HOMESTEADING: Join Ms. Krystal for this amazing opportunity to get back to our roots (literally). Students in this group will roll up their sleeves and reconnect with the land through hands-on learning. Students will learn the ins and outs of gardening, using freshly grown produce they will harvest from Spring Session’s Homesteading group, food preservation, nature based crafts (think natural v. ‘regular’ tie dye), and sustainability practices that will leave students feeling empowered and connected. Partnered with MVU’s Creative Kitchen, students will plan, cultivate, and harvest produce from a shared garden.

-MAGIC: THE GATHERING: Looking for a community of Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts? Join our Magic the Gathering summer program! We'll meet every morning during the summer program to discuss strategies, compete in tournaments and build your understanding of Magic. No matter your level of experience, everyone is welcome to join the fun.

-OUTDOOR SURVIVAL: This course builds practical outdoor survival skills with a strong focus on safety, decision making, and confidence in the outdoors. Students learn essential survival priorities, navigation basics, shelter building, knots, fire safety (staff-led and policy-dependent), signaling, and scenario-based problem solving. The course is hands-on and team-based, with daily outdoor skills practice and structured challenges.  

-QUILTING WITH MS. KOLK: Students will learn the basics of quilting, and will spend the weeks making their own homemade quilt. This cozy, calm program combines the love of crafting, with the creativity of designing your own masterpiece and ending with a finished product to take home and cherish forever.

-WELLNESS: Come join us for a week of personal wellness designed by a fellow MVU student. From mental to physical wellness, this program is going to cover it all!  Spend your mornings focusing inward on your mental and emotional wellbeing. Here, we will learn meditation, self care strategies, fueling your body and mind with healthy and nutritious snacks and meals, and more. Afternoons will be spent focusing on physical wellness and moving your body. Here you will learn healthy exercise routines, taking walks, and more.