School Life

Summer Camp

Welcome to Camp Crusader!

Our Summer Camp program carries on the mission of the school day in a more relaxed atmosphere. “Kids can be kids” and experience joy, playfulness and growth in a safe environment.

Our summer day camp for children in the community in rising PK3 – 5th grade. Each week campers experience a new theme and various interests to provide a unique, high quality experience. The themes include a wide range of activities. In addition to the daily themed activity, children also enjoy arts and crafts, outdoor games, playground time, cooking, and much more.

Scroll to see our many camp options including a traditional full day camp for PK3 - 5th grade and specialty and athletic half-day camps for K - 8th grade taught by HCES teachers and coaches.
“Oh what fun! Our daughter’s first camp experience at HCES was very positive, as it helped her to quickly acclimate to HCES as an incoming PK3 student. The activities were creative and fun, she met a few of her future classmates, and she looked forward to each day of her ‘new school camp’. Camp Crusader was a happy addition to her summer activities.

Many thanks to the faculty and staff for making Camp Crusader a great experience for all!”

Crusader World Tour Summer Day Camp (K - 5th Grade)

HCES Summer Camp is packed with fun, growth, and exciting adventures! Campers will enjoy thrilling field trips, creative activities, and a dynamic curriculum that keeps them engaged and current.
Our program blends summer fun with meaningful learning experiences, all while carrying on the mission of the school day in a supportive and inspiring environment.

Each week, rising PK3 - 5th grade campers dive into a new theme filled with fun and enriching activities that promise a unique, high-quality experience. 

Our weekly themes explore a fantastic variety of interests, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy! Each week brings new adventures, and campers can look forward to exciting days filled with hands-on activities, high-energy games, team-building challenges, and plenty of outdoor fun.

But that’s not all! We have even more surprises in store! From creative arts and crafts to thrilling scavenger hunts, every day is designed to inspire joy and foster friendships. Our dedicated staff is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment where campers can thrive and make unforgettable memories.

Join us for a week (or more!) of laughter, learning, and exploration. With so much to offer, you're guaranteed to find something that sparks your interest and ignites your passion. So come ready to dive into a world of fun and adventure! We can’t wait to see you there!

Lil’ Crusaders World Tour Summer Camp

(PK3 - PK4 Registered HCES students)

Our youngest travelers unleash their energy with activities designed just for them from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Whether crafting Koinobori kites, jamming to Latin beats, or splashing down water slides every moment is an adventure at Lil’ Crusaders World Tour Summer Camp. This program is designed to help our PK students have a smooth transition into the school year and is led by our very own HCES teachers. See below to register and for extended care options.
  • PK weekly special events - Magicians, Indoor Bounce Houses, Obstacle Courses, Butterfly Releases, and more!

Camp Crusader Athletic Camps (1st - 8th Grade)

In each athletics camp, you will receive coaching and mentoring on the fundamentals of each sport and be taught the rules of the game. By the end of the week, the kids will have more knowledge of the game and a passion to continue to play that sport with the experience they receive from our coaches. Athletic Camps begin at 7:30 am and end at 11:30 am. Extended care options are available. Scroll down for all of our Athletic Camp and extended care offerings and to register. 

***Note: Field trips and water days are NOT included with Specialty Camps and Sports Camps.***

June 3rd - 7th | Soccer Camp: 1st - 5th Grade
June 10th - 17th | Basketball Camp: 1st - 5th Grade
June 17th - 21st | Baseball Camp: 1st - 5th Grade
June 24th - 28th | Basketball Camp: 5th - 8th Grade
June 24th - 28th | Sand Volleyball Camp: 3rd - 8th Grade
July 8th - 12th | Indoor Volleyball Camp: 3rd - 8th Grade

Camp Crusader Fees

Camp Crusader Day Camp Fees & Times
$275/week     7:30am - 4:00pm  (lunch provided)
** $200 for week 5 (4th of July week)
$35/week       4:00pm - 6:00pm

Preschool Camp Fees & Times
$220/week     7:30am - 11:30am   $180 for week 5 (4th of July week)
$130/week     11:30pm - 4:00pm (lunch provided)
$35/week       4:00pm - 6:00pm

Specialty Camps and Sports Clinic Fees & Times
$275/week     7:30am - 11:30am   
$130/week     11:30pm - 4:00pm (lunch provided)
$35/week       4:00pm - 6:00pm

A field trip shirt is included for Summer Day Camp and lunch will be provided for our friends who stay past 11:30 am. Our campers will also receive a morning and afternoon snack and ask that our friends with food allergies or special diets please notify our staff and bring snacks from home.

Deposit:
A non-refundable $75 deposit per child, per week of camp is included in your balance. This non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. Camp weeks must be paid in full by May 1st.
 
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Cancellations more than 14 days in advance will receive a full refund minus the deposit. Cancellations less than 14 days will receive a 50% refund minus the deposit. No refunds will be given for week-of cancellations. We are not able to accept Discover at this time.

Camp Crusader Day Camp (K - 5th Grade)

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  • Crusader World Tour Summer Day Camp (K - 5th Grade)

    Attention travelers! Grab your passports and boarding passes and join us for an exciting adventure around the world with the Crusaders World Tour summer camp! This summer K-5th grade adventurers will embark on a global journey as we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of continental cultures and traditions through engaging activities, fun games, grade-level challenges, arts and crafts and academic enrichment. Whether your young jet-setter books one week with us or several, they are sure to have an adventure of a lifetime! See below to register and for extended care options and for Speciality Camps and Athletic Camps. 
    • K - 1st will have weekly special events - Magicians, Indoor Bounce Houses, Obstacle Courses, Butterfly Releases, and more!
    • 2nd - 5th will do weekly field trips - Skate World, Wakulla Springs, Urban Air, and more! 
    • Fan favorite Water Day is back, too!

Camp Crusader Specialty Camps (K - 8th Grade)

Join our dedicated HCES teachers and coaches this summer as they guide campers through a variety of exciting experiences in camps on topics including skateboarding, Lego building, music, American Girl, Disney, community service and more. Speciality Camps begin at 7:30 am and end at 11:30 am. Extended care options are available. Scroll down for all of our Specialty Camp and extended care offerings and to register. 
 
***Note: Field trips and water days are NOT included with Specialty Camps and Sports Camps.***
 
Week 1: 6/2-6/6 
  • Musical Masters with Colby Spengler (2nd-5th Grade)
  • Under the Sea with Mrs. Chaney (PK4-1st Grade)
  • Skateboarding Camp with Coach Wilkerson (2nd-5th Grade)
  • American Girl Doll Camp with Ms. Jewell (K-2nd)
Week 2: 6/9-6/13 
  • Nature Trails with Colby Spengler (2nd-5th Grade)
  • LEGO Lab Jr. with Mrs. K (K-1st Grade)
  • Camp Kindergarten Math with Mrs. Harrison (K)
  • LEGO Camp with Jake Long (2nd-5th)
  • Crusaders in Community with Lindsey Cheesborough (6th-8th)
Week 3: 6/16-6/20 
  • Games! Games! Games! with Colby Spengler (2nd-5th)
  • Skateboarding Camp with Coach Wilkerson (2nd-5th)
  • Camp Kindergarten Reading with Mrs. Harrison (K)
  • Disney Dreaming with Mrs. Applegate-Ogden (K-2nd)
  • Crusaders in Community with Mrs. Cheeseborough (6th-8th)
Week 4: 6/23-6/27
  • MakerLab with Mrs. K (3rd-5th)
  • Get Ready for 1st Grade with Mrs. Harrison (1st)
  • Jewelry Making with Ms. Hale (2nd-5th)
  • STEM Stars with Mr. Jean-Pierre (1st-2nd)
Week 6: 7/7-7/11
  • MakerLab Jr. with Mrs. K (1st-2nd)
  • Wilderness Explorers with Mrs. Chaney (PK4-1st)
  • LEGO Camp with Mr. Long (2nd-5th)
  • Needleworks Camp with Mrs. Long (3rd-5th)
Week 7: 7/14-7/18
  • LegoLab Jr. with Mrs. K (K-1st)
  • LEGO Camp with Mr. Long (2nd-5th)
  • Needleworks Camp with Mrs. Long (3rd-5th)
  • Food Truck Frenzy with Mrs. Hester (3rd-5th)
Week 8: 7/21-7/25
  • LEGO Camp with Mr. Long (2nd-5th)
  • Needleworks Camp with Mrs. Long (3rd-5th)
  • Drum and Percussion Camp with Mr. Nathan (3rd-5th)
  • STEM Stars with Mr. Jean-Pierre (1st-4th)