“Encourage your child to have muddy, grassy or sandy feet by the end of each day, that’s the childhood they deserve.” - Penny Whitehouse
2/13/2026 Update: Registration will open February 19th
2026 Summer Camp Aka Maka!
Camp Aka Maka will begin on June 8 and continue for eight weeks, ending with the week of July 27th. Our summer camp gives kids time to enjoy being kids—playing outside, getting messy, and having fun with friends. We are very happy to have Sydney Avayou returning as our Summer Camp Director. Other counselors includes Fairville staff, returning Camp Aka Maka counselors, college and high school students. Registration opens February 19th.
Join us for fresh air, friendship & fun!
Camp will run Monday-Friday (no partial weeks) from 9am-12pm. 30 minutes of before/after care is available for an additional fee.
Registration is open to children ages 3-7 (must be fully independent with the toilet).
Almost all of the morning will be spent enjoying the beautiful outdoors, but campers have access to air conditioned spaces.
Most days include opportunities for sprinkler play, and we always end the morning with Fairville’s famous popsicles!
Lead counselors include Fairville teachers and experienced Camp Aka Maka Counselors.
Fees: $270/week; $240 for second child in family. ($215 for the 4-day week 6/29-7/2 $190 for siblings). Before care (8:30-9:00) or after care (12:00-12:30) on a weekly basis: $40 for one or $70 for both. Limited availability for before and after care; please choose this option as you register.
2026 camp themes
Week 1 (June 8-12): Down by the Boardwalk: School is out and we are kicking off summer vacation with a trip to the beach! This week we will play classic games like sharks and minnows, beach volleyball, hoop toss, and limbo. A beach trip also wouldn’t be complete without castles in the sand, picnics in the sun, or kites in the sky. If the weather allows, we will also have plenty of water games and pools available to cool off in. So grab your favorite beach towel, lather on some sunscreen, and get ready for a week of fun in the sun!
Week 2 (June 15-19): Messy Art: Get ready for a colorful week of imaginative play and messy art as we journey to the end of the rainbow! Campers will create vibrant works of art using the magic of color, texture, and pattern to dive into the world of art and sensory fun! Clean-up is simple with a run through the sprinkler!
Week 3 (June 22-26): Tinkerers!: Tinkering Week is a joyful mix of building, exploring, and hands-on discovery! Children will experiment with simple tools and materials, create their own inventions, and enjoy plenty of open-ended outside play. We’ll round out our days with sprinkler fun in the sun!
Week 4 (June 29-July 2; no camp on Friday): STEAM. Science, Technology, Art, Engineering, & Math: This week we will spark your child’s imagination as we explore the concepts of STEAM. Campers will have a great time creating and discovering while we engage in daily projects and challenges. This week will be a hit for all the mad scientists, aspiring engineers, and inventive artists out there! Note: This week we will be splitting up into groups based on age to allow for more age appropriate projects and experiments for campers, making this a great week for our older Fairville alumni.
Week 6 (July 6-10): Move Your Body! Wiggle, jump, and groove in our fun-filled Move Your Body week! Kids will enjoy dancing to upbeat music, participating in playful obstacle courses, and engaging in cooperative games. From parachute play and relay races to rhythm games and creative movement challenges, kids will develop coordination, confidence, and teamwork—all while having a blast!
Week 5 (July 13-17): Forest Friends & Woodland Wonders: Join us for a magical outdoor adventure and discover the animals, trees, and tiny treasures of the woods through hands-on play and exploration. Campers will move, imagine, listen to stories, play games, and search for woodland surprises along the way. Maybe we’ll even discover some fairy footprints. This is a week of magic, wonder, adventure, and outdoor fun!
Week 7 (July 20-24): Adventure Playground: A week of climbing, building, balancing, and bold outdoor play. Campers will challenge themselves through obstacle courses, fort-building, movement games, and collaborative projects that spark confidence and cooperation. With plenty of fresh air and room to roam, this week is all about active fun and joyful exploration.
Week 8 (July 27-31): Splish, Splash, Play! On a sunny summer day, it’s so fun to explore the magic of water through sprinklers, bubbles, mist, and splashy games! We’ll pour it, jump in it, paint with it, freeze it! Every day will be full of cool discoveries and giggles as we dive into the many fun and different ways to experience water. Get ready to make a splash!
