Programs

• Weekly from June 16 through August 8, 2025; $475/week
• For ages 3.9 to 5 years old
• 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Extended Day options are available (see below)

Camp Thayer’s Lower Camp features activities that are scaled to size for young children, with a staff-to-child ratio of 1:5. Kids in this program enjoy a set schedule of activities, and remain with their groups and counselors throughout the day. 

Packing List
Each day campers should bring: 

• Bathing suit
• Towel (please send a towel that is not too large, as campers often have difficulty carrying large beach towels)
• Sunscreen
• Slip on shoes for pool (Crocs, Natives, sandals, etc.)
• Full change of clothes in case of an accident (shirt, shorts, underwear, and socks)

If desired, campers may bring:

• Goggles
• Hat
• Water bottle (water stations with paper cups are located throughout the camp and are often easier for lower campers to use)
• One lovey or stuffy can be brought to camp as needed for comfort. Please be aware that as we cannot guarantee the stuffy will be returned safely, do not pack an irreplaceable item. Other toys should remain at home. 

*Please label ALL items you send to camp.

What to wear to camp:

• Clothes that fit your child comfortably and can get dirty
• Sneakers that comfortably fit your child. Velcro or slip on is preferred. 

Sunscreen: 
Please apply sunscreen to your camper prior to arriving to camp each day. Counselors will reapply sunscreen to your camper twice per day, prior to and post swimming.

If you are sending your child with spray sunscreen, please also include a face stick or lotion for their face as the spray is often irritating to their eyes. 

Bathroom: 
Lower camp campers must be independently potty trained on the toilet. Camp counselors do not wipe campers. 

Please send your camper with an extra set of clothes in case of bathroom accidents.

• Weekly from June 16 through August 8, 2025; $615/week
• For ages 6 to 13 years old 
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Extended Day options are available

At Camp Thayer’s General Camp, children enjoy a variety of activities and are grouped with other campers their age. Groups are co-ed for grades 1 - 6. To encourage free expression and a sense of unity, girls and boys entering grades 7 and 8 are placed in single-sex groups. All activities provide kids with opportunities for new experiences or with time to spend on a favorite interest. 

• Weekly from June 16 through August 8, 2025; $400/week
• For ages 14 to 15 years old (limit 25)
• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CITs (Counselors in Training) are assigned to groups or activities as apprentices to the head and senior counselors. Participants develop leadership and interpersonal skills. As part of their training, CITs get a working knowledge of the many activities and program areas offered by Camp Thayer. An interview and references are required. Candidates should submit an application, then contact Cathy Turpel (cturpel@thayer.org) to schedule an interview.

CIT Application

• Weekly from June 16 thru August 8, 2025
• For all ages

Extended Day options are available for students of all ages in ALL programs and are supervised by a head counselor who is assisted by senior and junior counselors. Activities may include arts & crafts, board games, recreational swimming, and four square. 

Morning Session: 7:30 to 9 a.m. - $80/week
Breakfast is provided in the Dining Hall.

Early Afternoon Session: 2 to 4 p.m. - $100/week
Held in Main Building for Lower Program children. Campers participate in activities for the remainder of the day. Snacks are provided.

Late Afternoon Session: 4 to 6 p.m. - $100/week
Held on the Upper School campus. Snacks are provided.

Basketball Skills & Drills - $615/week
Camp Thayer's Basketball Skills & Drills camp allows kids to learn and develop their athletic skills in a fun, friendly, non-competitive environment. Highly skilled instructors and coaches teach game strategies and offer a full range of instruction. (Lunch and free swim included)

Co-Ed, Grades 3-8
July 14-18, 2025
July 28 - August 1, 2025
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Mark Fiedor, Denis Cronin, and their group of talented staff provide positive and informative instruction about the game of basketball. Come participate in dynamic skill drills and stations during the morning session. In addition, competitive scrimmages and games will round out the day and highlight what you have learned.

Theater Camps
Directed by Thayer Upper School Arts faculty John Crampton and Dan Alosa, as well as Morganne Mutkoski, each production is custom written and musically arranged to feature all students in their best light and create a meaningful collaborative ensemble theatre experience. Students receive professional instruction in all foundational aspects of theatre arts – singing, dance, acting, and basic stagecraft. Large casts offer mentorship and support, and every student finds their moment to shine. All weeks have lunch and free swim included.

• 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"The Aristocrats Kids" - $615/week
Directed by John Crampton
Grades 1-4, limit 40
June 23-28, 2025

• Everybody wants to be a cat! In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. Laughs and adventure ensue as the greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper. Now it's up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, and his band of swingin' jazz cats to save the day.

High School Musical Jr. - $615/week
Directed by Morganne Mutkoski
Grades 5-8, limit 40
July 7-11, 2025

• This summer, join us for an unforgettable production of High School Musical Jr. at Camp Thayer! Our talented campers will bring to life the iconic characters of East High as they sing, dance, and perform their way through an inspiring story of friendship, love, and self-discovery. Featuring catchy songs from the hit Disney movie, High School Musical Jr. is the perfect summer show for everyone who believes in the power of being yourself and following your dreams.

"Magical Mythical Creatures" - $615/week
Directed by John Crampton
Grades 1-4, limit 40
July 21-25, 2025

• Wizards, and fairies, and unicorns, oh my! And wait, is that big foot!?! Camp Thayer theater transforms through magical song this summer. Campers will create characters, make new friends, and create a truly magical and mythical story!

Suessical Kids - $615/week
Directed by Morganne Mutkoski
Grades 5-8, limit 30
July 28 - August 1, 2025

• This summer, prepare for a fantastical adventure as our campers bring to life Seussical Kids at Camp Thayer! Join Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, and all your favorite Dr. Seuss characters in this vibrant and heartwarming musical. Full of playful songs, colorful costumes, and whimsical storytelling, Seussical Kids celebrates the power of imagination, friendship, and the importance of believing in yourself.