“Encourage your child to have muddy, grassy or sandy feet by the end of each day, that’s the childhood they deserve.” - Penny Whitehouse
2024 Summer Camp Aka Maka!
Camp Aka Maka will begin on June 10 and continue for seven weeks, ending with the week of July 22nd. Our summer camp gives kids time to enjoy being kids—playing outside, getting messy, and having fun with friends! Fairville teachers Sophia Detweiler and Kim Alberta will be sharing the role of Camp Director this summer. Other counselors include Fairville staff members, returning Camp Aka Maka counselors, college and high school students.
Check back for information about registration for 2025 Camp AKA MAKA!
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 toilet trained).
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: $240/week; $215 for second child in family. ($145 for the 3-day week 7/5-7/7, $125 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.
Early Bird Discount: $15 off each week of camp when you register and pay for camp before May 1st, 2024
2024 camp themes
Week 1 (June 10-14): 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 17-21): Art and Adventure. This is the week to wear clothing that can be covered in paint! Get ready for a colorful week of imaginative play and messy art as we journey to the end of the rainbow! Campers will go on quests through fairytale realms to tame fantastical beasts and rescue damsels in distress. We’ll also 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! This is definitely the week for the young artist who likes to “be one” with his or her art!
Week 3 (June 24-28): Wacky Olympics! Everybody wins when we’re having Olympic-sized fun!! Join us for this camp week filled with games, challenges and relays! We will do gymnastics in the barn, create our own gold medals, practice cooperation for relay races and challenge ourselves with obstacle courses and other fun activities!
Week 4 (July 1-3): 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. From making fizzy art creations and exploring chemical reactions, to building bridges and paths to escape the hot lava, 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 5 (July 8-12): Ocean Explorers. Let’s explore marine life this week and cool off with all types of water activities! We will dive into the mysteries of the ocean and learn all about the animals that inhabit the deep blue sea! A wet sponge toss, a water obstacle course, ocean exploration tables and romps in the sprinkler will help us stay cool as we enjoy the hot July weather! We will also be making our very own treasure chests and sailing off in search of ancient marine treasures hidden around the playgrounds.
Week 6 (July 15-19): Woodland Wanderers. We’ll be putting on our explorer hats this week, taking nature walks, recording and tallying our observations, as well as telling tales of legendary woodland creatures. We’ll go on scavenger hunts, collect items to make nature collages, and build homes for our resident Fairville Fairies! Join us as we make the best of Fairville’s great outdoor spaces and explore the wonder of the woodlands!
Week 7 (July 22-26): Water Mania! On a sunny summer day it’s super fun to play water games with friends! This week we will have plenty of water tables, pools, and We’ll use a 2-liter bottle to make a sprinkler, paint with colored water and ice, have a water balloon hunt and create sculptures with wet sponges and foam balls.
