Summer Camp
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Grace is excited to announce its very own summer camp for three to five year olds. Growing Gryphons will run for 5 weeks beginning in June 2024 and will be led by Grace staff. Each week will have its own fun-filled theme. As in years past, Grace has partnered with HoopEd. This summer, HoopEd will have expanded offerings for older campers, including Dedos Spanish Immersion camp. See below for more details.
![Rainbow Week In honor of Pride Month, this week will be called Rainbow Week which includes a variety of showing our Pride to the LGTBQ+ community with lots of love for all! There will be a visit from the ice cream truck and some ice cold popsicles towards the middle of the week.](https://geds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/6.jpg)
![Independence Week This week will be dedicated to our campers: Show Your Independence.
From tying their shoes to opening up their fruit pouches, it will be a fun week for them to learn and show us what they are able to do.](https://geds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/5.jpg)
![Under the Sea Week UNDER THE SEA: This week includes all things related to WATER!!
There will be a slip'n'slide, discovery tables full of duckies and toys for all ages.](https://geds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/4.jpg)
![Outdoors Week DISCOVER THE OUTDOORS: All Things Within Nature: This week will contain a preselection of outdoor exploration activities that all ages can enjoy!](https://geds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/3-1.jpg)
![Mindfulness Week MINDFULNESS WEEK: This last week of camp, will include a range of play activities as well as a 30 minute yoga class each day](https://geds.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2-2.jpg)
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Growing Gryphons Summer Camp (Ages 3 to 5)
The cost of Growing Gryphons is $445 per week with a 5% discount when you register for all five weeks. The camp day will begin at 9:00 am and run until 3:00 pm. A schedule of a typical day at camp is pictured. Click below to register!
Need to extend your Growing Gyphon's camp day? HoopEd's aftercare from 3:00 to 5:30 pm is now open to Growing Gryphons. The cost is $150. *Aftercare is not available on July 5.* Click below to register!
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Emily Ovalles
Camp Director
![Mariano Mazza staff photo](https://geds.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Mariano-Mazza-150x150.png)
Mariano Mazza
Camp Counselor
Get Ready for Growing Gryphons
The start of camp is right around the corner. Below is a link to the welcome letter from Camp Director Emily Ovalles. This letter contains information about drop-off and pick-up, what to bring to camp, and required forms.
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New Summer Programs for All Ages
- Dedos Spanish Immersion Summer Camp: (Rising K-1st, 2nd-3rd, 4th-6th, $350/week) A full-day camp experience that focuses on community building and age-appropriate games, sports, theater and arts activities in Spanish.
- TrailBlazers: (Ages 5-12, $350/week) Science, Art, Sports
- Girl Power: (Ages 5-12, $350/week) Science, Art, Sports
- All Sports and Games: (Ages 5-12, $325/week) Daily Themes include Fresh Start Mondays, Team Sports Tuesdays, Get on Base Wednesdays, Dodge It Thursdays, Olympics Fridays and more!
- Hoops Basketball: Daily focused Skills schedule and games every day!
- Teen Nation: (Rising 6th-8th, $500/week) Fun trips 3X per week, life skill and leadership activities.