Rising Grades 6-8 Camps

Ages: Girls & Boys entering Grades 6-8*
Format: One two-week session. 
Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights
Dates: June 23 - July 3 (no camp July 4) - $765
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Grab your bike and get ready for a fun filled two weeks of bike riding. We will explore local urban streets, The Cleveland Metroparks and pump tracks. Campers will spend the mornings learning the basics of bicycle maintenance as well as trail and road safety, and the afternoons will be spent on fun biking adventures. This camp is recommended for campers that are experienced bike riders able to bike a good portion of the day. Campers will be more successful if they have a bicycle with multiple gears. This fun-filled camp is designed to boost confidence, resilience and growth mindset!

*Campers must bring their own bike and helmet, and be comfortable riding a bike. Bikes will be stored at Lyman Campus for the duration of camp.

Ages: Students entering grades 6th - 8th (students who have not completed Algebra 1)
Format: Three one-week sessions; three hours a day with the option of adding on Start Strong week three for a full day.
Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Week 1: July 7 - 11 - $300
Week 2: July 14 - 18 - $300
Week 3: July 21- 25 - $300 with Start Strong from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  - $500

Calc-u-Gators! is a focused, three-week summer program designed to strengthen key math skills for middle school students entering grades 6-8. This engaging boot camp provides a comprehensive review and reinforcement of foundational math concepts, including pre-algebra skills, number sense, measurement, geometry, and problem-solving strategies. Through a structured yet interactive approach, the program aims to boost students' math confidence and prepare them for the upcoming school year.

The primary goals of Calc-u-Gators! are to reinforce essential math skills, build a strong foundation in pre-algebra, and enhance students' understanding of number sense, measurement, and geometry. Additionally, the program focuses on developing problem-solving strategies that can be applied across various math topics while improving students' confidence and readiness for middle school math challenges.

The curriculum covers a range of core math topics, with interactive and hands-on activities designed to make learning enjoyable and effective. Students will work on number sense and operations, including fractions, decimals, percentages, positive and negative numbers, and absolute values. They will also explore pre-algebra skills such as understanding variables, simplifying expressions, and solving basic equations. Measurement and geometry lessons will include calculating area, perimeter, volume, and surface area, as well as understanding geometric properties and relationships. Finally, students will tackle problem-solving strategies, focusing on word problems, logical reasoning, and breaking down complex problems into manageable steps.

This summer program offers a supportive environment where students can develop critical math skills and gain the confidence they need to excel in the new school year.

Calling all future public speakers and debaters! Do you love engaging in spirited debates? Do you have great ideas you want to share? Or, perhaps, you might want to step out of your comfort zone and practice your public-speaking skills? This camp is designed for rising 6th through 8th Grade girls who are interested in getting to know more about and competing in the competitive world of Speech and Debate. Students learn about the different competitive Speech and Debate events before selecting one they'd like to prepare for competing in. At the end of the week, family members are welcomed to spectate a mock tournament.

Ages: Girls & boys entering Grades 2-7
Format: One, two-week session; culminating in a performance
Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights
Dates: June 9 - 20 (no camp June 19) - $765
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Dive into an unforgettable adventure with our Finding Nemo KIDS theatre camp! This exciting program brings Disney and Pixar's beloved underwater tale to life on stage. Aspiring young actors will embark on a journey alongside Nemo, Marlin, Dory, and all their ocean friends as they prepare to perform this heartwarming musical.

This enriched program is designed for campers to promote independence and self-confidence all while making new friends and learning exciting new skills. This performance program is for theater enthusiasts who want to experience the production of a play from beginning to end. In the mornings, campers take music, dance, improv, and acting classes, and in the afternoons they rehearse their full-scale production of Finding Nemo KIDS, as a result it is imperative that campers attend camp every day.

Featuring memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food,” and “Go With the Flow,” Finding Nemo KIDS brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.

Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, book adapted by Lindsay Anderson, music and orchestrations adapted and arranged by Myrna Conn. Based on the 2003 Disney / Pixar film Finding Nemo written by Andrew Stanton, Bob Peterson, David Reynolds and directed by Andrew Stanton.

Come make a splash with us this summer and help tell a story about friendship, family, and finding your way home!

Ages: Girls & boys entering Grades 6-12
Format: One, two-week session; culminating in a performance
Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights
Dates: June 23 - July 3 (no camp July 4) - $765
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

It's our show now, kid. The ghost-with-the-most comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture turned Broadway phenomenon. Lydia Deetz is a strange and unusual teenager, still grieving the loss of her mother and obsessed with the whole “being dead thing.” Lucky for Lydia, she and her father move to a new house haunted by a recently deceased couple and Beetlejuice, a delightful demon with a real zest for life. When Lydia calls on Beetlejuice to scare away anyone with a pulse, this double-crossing specter shows his true stripes, unleashing a (Nether)world of pandemonium.

Packed with high-energy songs, outrageous humor, and heartfelt moments, Beetlejuice JR. teaches important lessons about embracing the chaos of life, finding family in unexpected places, and learning to let go of the past. Perfectly tailored for middle and high school performers, this show offers exciting ensemble opportunities, bold characters, and a chance to bring spooky fun to the stage!
This production is a great opportunity for students to develop their acting, singing, and dancing skills while working together to create a show filled with imagination and creativity. A must-see for fans of the supernatural and anyone who loves a good laugh!

With music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominee Eddie Perfect and a book by Tony Award-nominated pair Anthony King and Scott Brown, Beetlejuice was nominated for eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical. A viral "sucks-yes" on social media, this musical struck a chord with young theatre lovers who adored its unabashed humor and emotional honesty.

Created for the generation that made it a hit, Beetlejuice JR. is a wacky theatrical party for all! Music & lyrics by Eddie Perfect, Book by Scott Brown and Anthony King. Based on the Geffen Company Picture, with a story by Michael McDowell & Larry Wilson

Ages: Girls & boys entering Grades 8-12
Format: One, two-week session; culminating in a performance
Location: Laurel’s Lyman Campus in Shaker Heights
Dates: June 9 - 20 (no camp June 19) - $540
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Broadway Bound! is a program for students entering Grades 8-12 interested in serving as junior counselors and collaborating on a Broadway revue-style performance. Mornings are spent with Broadway Kids Camp campers and afternoons are spent in rehearsals for their showcase!

Get Organized, Gator! Summer work got you down? Pack it up and head to camp! This week-long camp will provide students opportunities to fine tune their executive functioning skills and get ready for the upcoming school year. We'll work with students to develop the strategies and habits necessary to improve their organization, planning, time management, attention regulation, and overall metacognition. We'll use examples from daily life as well as academic domains in their assigned summer work. Between lessons, campers will play games, get active in and around the Lyman Campus, enjoy some special cold summer treats all while reconnecting with old friends and making new ones.