Great Hearts Summer Programs 2024

June 3-28, 2024

Summer Programs include Summer Camp for any student in rising grades 1st-5th, and Kinder Readiness for new, incoming kindergarten students (including those on the Great Hearts waitlist). Whether you register for one week, or all four, it is bound to be an experience to remember!

Registration for Summer 2024 is NOW OPEN!

REGISTER FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS

Summer Camp:

Our full-day summer camp designed for rising 1st-5th students supports the Great Hearts mission in an engaging environment focused on inspiring creativity and deepening a sense of wonder through action-packed themes.  Each week incorporates topics including science, math, art, literature, athletic skills, and more. Campers will laugh as they compete in crazy camp games, sing silly campfire songs, enjoy engaging activities, and make new friends. It’s a traditional summer camp experience with a classical twist!

Great Hearts Summer Camp
Program Hours** M-F
8:00 am-6:00 pm
Drop-off begins at 7:30 am
Cost $250/week/scholar
Registration Fee: $35/scholar
Additional Details Includes Summer Shirt.
10% Sibling Discount Available.*
One-time registration fee is non-refundable.
No refunds after May 1st.
$15 change fee per camp.

*To receive the 10% sibling discount, ALL weeks of camps for ALL children must be purchased in the SAME, single transaction.

**There are no programs on June 19th. All academies will be closed June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

Week 1 (June 3-7) – Operation Summer Camp: The mission, should you choose to accept it, is to kick start Summer with this exciting week of camp! Campers will transform into ‘special agents’ as they take on STEM challenges to sharpen their skills. They will match fingerprints, create secret agent gadgets, and learn to decipher codes and body language. When they successfully complete their mission, they will graduate as a Great Hearts ‘certified special agent cadet.’

Week 2 (June 10-14) – Nature’s Hidden Wonders: “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust.

This week campers will discover marvels of the natural world often hidden in plain sight. They will explore the world around them with new eyes as they seek understanding of some of nature’s most magnificent wonders. Campers will step into nature through activities such as making bat boxes, investigating the incredible life cycle of fungi, exploring how electromagnetism is connected to sea turtle migration, and more!

Week 3 (June 17-21) *NO Camp on June 19th– Celebration of Nations: Prepare to explore the world with us and learn about the wonderful people who inhabit it. Each day, campers will journey to a different continent– Europe, Oceania, Asia, Africa, and the Americas, to explore the art, food, and traditions of various countries within them. It may be impossible to explore all the amazing cultures in one week, but the journey begins here!

Week 4 (June 24-28) – Farm to Table: Back by popular demand, during this week campers will explore how our food goes from ‘Farm to Table.’ In addition to learning what it means to grow, harvest, raise, and preserve food, campers will also discover the importance of pollinators, dig into different ways of planting, investigate the medicinal properties of herbs, and make their own fermented treats.

REGISTER FOR CAMP

Kinder Readiness:

Grades: For Incoming Kinder (and Wait-Listed Kinder) Students Only
Students must be at least 4 years old and fully potty-trained.
Unique Weekly Programs: June 3-28, 2024 *NO Kinder Readiness on June 19th
Space is limited! We highly suggest registering early to reserve your space.

Kinder Readiness is designed to acclimate incoming Kindergarteners to the Archway Schools and the Great Hearts curriculum. Kinder Readiness will introduce letter names, letter sounds, letter formation, print awareness, number sense, and the importance of the Archway virtues. 

With a unique curriculum each week, you can register for one week, or all four weeks of Kinder Readiness to help your kindergarten scholar prepare for the exciting year ahead!

Great Hearts Kinder Readiness
Program Hours** M-F
8:00 am-12:00 pm
Drop-off begins at 7:30 am
Cost $159/week/scholar
Registration Fee: $35/scholar
Additional Details Includes Summer Shirt.
10% Sibling Discount Available.*
One-time registration fee is non-refundable.
No refunds after May 1st.
$15 change fee per camp.

*To receive the 10% sibling discount, ALL weeks of camps for ALL children must be purchased in the SAME, single transaction.

**There are no programs on June 19th. All academies will be closed June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.

REGISTER FOR KINDER READINESS


Registration Deadlines for all Programs
Registration closes at 6:00 pm on the dates listed.
No late registrations will be accepted.
Week 1 5/29/24
Week 2 6/5/24
Week 3 6/12/24
Week 4 6/19/24
No Refunds after May 1st
$15 change fee per camp.

For any questions regarding the program, please contact the Campus Coordinator at Programs.NorthPhoenix@GreatHearts.org

For assistance registering, please contact the Billing Specialist at Programs@GreatHearts.org  |  602.396.7574

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Do Summer Programs provide lunch and/or snack?

A.

No. We ask that you pack your scholar a lunch and snack(s) for all Summer Programs.

Q. What is the dress code for Summer Programs?

A.

DRESS CODE: Our Summer Camp dress policy is different from our regular academy dress code:

SHIRTS: Students may wear any GHA Summer shirt, GHA spirit shirt, GHA athletic shirt or any SOLID colored shirt.

SHORTS: Students may wear plain, logo-free, uniform-style shorts in khaki, black or navy. They may also wear navy or black athletic shorts. All shorts must reach mid-thigh and cannot be form fitting (no bike shorts or gymnastic apparel). Uniform pants are allowed.

FOOTWEAR: Students may wear plain, solid color tennis shoes. Shoes that make noise, shoes that light up, and open-toed shoes are NOT permitted.

Students in violation of the dress code will not be permitted to participate in the program and parents will be called to pick up or drop clothes off.

Q. What if my summer plans change? Can I get a refund?

A.

Camp fees are refundable until May 1st. Registration fees are not refundable. No refunds will be issued after May 1st. Any refunds issued before May 1st will be less registration fees. There is a $15 change fee for changing camp dates.
For questions regarding your account or registering, please contact the Billing Specialist at Programs@GreatHearts.org | 602.396.7574

Q. What if I am on a waitlist for a Summer Program?

A.

View the PDF version of The Summer Programs Waitlist Policy and Procedures.