We are looking forward to welcoming far hills students back on campus for our 2022 Summer Programs.
Summer of 2022 will be here before we know it! Interested in signing up for a summer program? Please check out our offerings below!
- Summer Enrichment Program
- Summer Musical Experience
- Nature's Explorers
- Rock and Ride Adventure Camp
- Volleyball
- Kids Connection
Summer Enrichment Program
Sign up for this exciting in-person summer enrichment program for students entering Kindergarten–Grade 4! The campers will be engaging in activities that include literacy, art, music, and of course, lots of fun! The Summer Enrichment Program is led by a team of favorite Lower School teachers and staff, including Amy Burns, Lynne Douglas, and Kelsey Fadem. This is an excellent opportunity for students to hone academic skills over the summer while having fun with their fellow Falcons!
Date:
Week 1: June 20–24
Week 2: June 27–July 1
Time: 9:00 a.m.–Noon
Grades: Rising Kindergarten–Grade 4
Fee: $299 per week
Instructors: Amy Burns, Lynne Douglas, Kelsey Fadem
Summer Musical Experience
Students can pack a lunch and stay with Kevin Lucas and Amy Burns after your Summer Enrichment program.
OR
If you are being dropped off at 12:30 for the Summer Musical Experience, please eat lunch at home prior to arriving at school. Kevin Lucas and Amy Burns are excited to host this summer camp focused on all aspects of vocal music.
Week One: Be Our Guest: The Magic of Disney
Week Two: Give My Regards to Broadway: In the Spotlight
Date: Week 1 June 20–June 24 (See the description below)
Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising Kindergarten–Grade 4
Fee: $199 per week
Instructors: Kevin Lucas & Amy Burns
Week One: Be Our Guest: The Magic of Disney
Come join us as we celebrate the legacy of Walt Disney through the music of Disney classics and modern shows alike. Have you ever wanted to "Go the Distance" or see "How Far I'll Go"? Look no further than this musical adventure!
Date: Week 2 June 27–July 1
Time: 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Grades: Rising K–Grade 4
Fee: $199 per week
Instructors: Kevin Lucas & Amy Burns
Week Two: Give My Regards to Broadway: In the Spotlight
Thriving in New York since the mid-1700s, many of the world's best musicals have graced the many stages that surround Broadway. Throughout the week of "In the Spotlight", your child will explore musicals of the 20th and 21st centuries and have the opportunity to perform age-appropriate selections from both classics and lesser-known productions alike.
Please note: each week will conclude with a performance. For week 2, the performance will be held on Thursday, June 30. July 1 will be the cast party.
Nature's Explorers
Preschool Camp is the perfect introduction to camp for students who will be entering Preschool in the fall. Activities are based on a weekly theme and include circle time, music and movement, arts and crafts, and storytime. Indoor play is in our air-conditioned Lower School. Outdoor play takes place in our enclosed playground and includes sprinkler time, sandbox, water table, tricycles, balls, gardening, and outdoor art. The program fosters each child’s overall development. Preschool Camp is taught by Far Hills Country Day School teachers.
Week 1: Let's Grow Together
Week 2: A Bug’s Life
Date:
Week 1: June 20–24
Week 2: June 27–July 1
Time: 9:00 a.m.–Noon
Grades: Rising Preschool 3 and 4-year-olds *Please Note: Preschoolers must be three and four years old and potty-trained.
Fee: $299 per week
Instructors: Heather Porter, Dina Barrionuevo
Rock and Ride Adventure Camp
*Note: This camp is open to the public. Bring a friend!
Our unique Ropes Course includes six low elements and twelve high elements located in the natural wooded setting on our 54-acre campus. This exciting, unique week of adventure will include the thrill of climbing on our incredible high element ropes course and the choice to ride your mountain bike on our brand new, mile-long mountain bike trail.
Our ropes course program includes introducing proper safety, set-up, use, take-down, and care of course and equipment. We develop team building and communication through games, low elements, and high elements in a safe, "challenge by choice" environment.
Although this camp's focus is climbing on our high ropes course, each camper will also have the option to bring their bike and ride each day.
Our mountain bike trail is a mile-long bike trail that traverses through the pristine woods adjacent to the ropes course. The bike course includes fun turns and whoop-de-doos.
Throughout the week:
- Students engage in healthy risk-taking that supports communication, self-awareness, perseverance, and self-management skills.
- Students develop social-emotional skills that are critical for school and life success.
- Students engage in challenges that strengthen group communication skills, allow for goal setting, and foster resiliency.
- Students use this experience to create a positive attitude, develop self-confidence, and enhance the skill set that allows them to work as leaders within their communities.
- Most of all, students will have a blast with their friends and get awesome exercise away from all electronics and social media!
Date:
Week 1: June 20–23
Week 2: June 27–30
Week 3: August 8–11
Time: 9 a.m.–2 p.m. *
*The camp ends at 12 p.m. on Thursday for each of the 3 weeks.
Grades: Rising Grade 5–Rising Grade 8
Fee: $599 per camper, per week
Instructor: Ron Sansone
Campers should wear form-fitting, comfortable, non-cotton clothing and sneakers or lightweight hiking shoes.
Pack:
- Bug spray
- Rain gear
- Bring your own peanut-free snack, lunch, and reusable water bottle.
Drop off at 9 a.m. and pick up at 2 p.m. at the ropes course each day. Thursday is a noon pick-up for all participants.
Volleyball
Calling all students entering grades 6-8. This co-ed volleyball camp is designed for beginner to intermediate players and will incorporate essential life lessons such as teamwork and sportsmanship. All fundamental volleyball skills and techniques will be covered while promoting fun and appreciation for the sport. The camp will focus on individual skill development and some advanced team concepts. Drills on serving, passing, setting, and hitting will improve their techniques. Each day will conclude with a scrimmage or a fun game.
Date: July 25–29
Time: 9:00 a.m.–noon
Grades: Rising Grades 6–8
Fee: $239 per week
Instructors: Julie Blanco
Kids Connection
*This program is run by an outside group. Registration and staffing is through Kids Connection.
Kids Connection is a leadership program designed to enhance self-esteem in the kids while working together in groups. Social-emotional lessons are embedded into the activities, and each camper is given the opportunity to grow in confidence and to become active participants in their learning. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is defined as an alignment of education and human development. SEL is the process where students can gain and apply knowledge and skills to manage their emotions, achieve personal and collaborative goals, feel and show empathy for others, and make responsible and caring decisions. Kids Connection provides SEL lessons and activities in an engaging and energic environment. The campers are constantly engaging with others with activities designed to promote positive social interactions. Who we are: Stasia Hansen has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2003. She started Best Practices in Behavior Analysis, LLC in 2014. She has worked in education since 1995. She has worked in private and public school districts in New Jersey for more than 20 years. Lisa Searls has been a Board Certified Behavior Analyst since 2003. She started Motivating Change in 2019. Lisa has worked in public schools in NJ for over 20 years. She also obtains many fitness certifications and adds that dimension to our program. Stasia and Lisa met in graduate school at Teachers College, Columbia University. Lisa’s thesis was on peer tutoring and the positive effects on the peer tutor.
Details of program: Kids Connection is a half-day program.*
*Needs a minimum of 8 students to run
Dates: June 20–24 and June 27–July 1 from 12:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
- The one session runs for two weeks, Monday through Friday.
- One session is two weeks. Your child cannot attend for one week. The program runs continuously for two weeks.
Registration fee: $625.00 for the two-week session.