We welcome students in grades K-12 to join us this summer for challenging, imaginative courses and intensive workshops. Sessions are led by Grayson faculty, trained and experienced in working with gifted students and creating a collaborative and engaging environment. All courses run Monday through Friday for one week.
Four weeks of summer gifted programming for grades K-12.
Search our weekly offerings by grade that begin the week of June 27 and run through July 29 (no camp the week of July 4).
Cosmic Crusaders
Instructors: Ms. Ashley Freeborn and Ms. Catie Doherty
Grades K-4*
June 27-July 1 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
This week, budding astronomers will travel through the cosmos as they explore our Sun, Moon, stars, and constellations, as well as the forces that govern these celestial objects, with hands-on models and research. In addition to examining how ancient discoveries about planetary movement continue to influence astronomy as we know it, campers will learn about the myths surrounding the constellations, the classification and life cycle of stars in our galaxy, the phases of the Moon, and how the Moon’s gravity affects tidal patterns. It’s sure to be an out-of-this-world experience!
*Sessions will be differentiated and grades will be separated by cohort following final enrollment.
Bugging Out
Instructor: Ms. Catie Doherty
Grades K-4*
July 11-15 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Over the course of this week, amateur entomologists will learn all about the intricate web of similarities and differences between insects and spiders. Campers will create their own mnemonics for the scientific classifications of life (kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species), and explore the characteristics, life cycles, and biology of all kinds of creepy crawlers. The fun will be hard to beet-le!
*Sessions will be differentiated and grades will be separated by cohort following final enrollment.
Dino Dig
Instructors: Ms. Ashley Freeborn and Ms. Catie Doherty
Grades K-4*
July 18-22 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Aspiring archaeologists and paleontologists unite! This week, campers will learn all about the evolution of dinosaurs, from the different types to the different time periods, then explore what led to their eventual demise. Then, they’ll learn about the process of permineralization and go on an archaeological dig to discover and identify fossils. Full of exciting hands-on activities, this camp will leave kids digging dinosaurs even more than before!
*Sessions will be differentiated and grades will be separated by cohort following final enrollment.
Welcome to the Machine
Instructors: Ms. Ashley Freeborn and Ms. Catie Doherty
Grades K-4*
July 25-29 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
If your child is always asking you how things work, perhaps it’s time to welcome them to the machine. In this camp, young scientists and engineers will cover the six types of simple machines–levers, pulleys, wheels and axles, wedges, screws, and inclined planes–and use physical tools to prototype individual- and team inventions. Throughout the week, they’ll return to the question of how something so simple can be such a complex, effective machine.
*Sessions will be differentiated and grades will be separated by cohort following final enrollment.
Meet the Molecules: Intro to Chemistry
Instructor: Mr. Michael Sizer
Grades 5-8
June 27-July 1 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
This hands-on, laboratory-based course will introduce students to the various branches and core concepts of Chemistry. Budding chemists will learn about the physical properties of elements and compounds, and practice invaluable laboratory techniques, as they perform a variety of exciting chemical reactions, such as making brass, bending glass, flame testing metals, creating soap, and crystallizing! Emphasis will be placed on lab safety, and how to properly handle chemicals and lab equipment. No prior knowledge of Chemistry is required.
Art Around the World: Multicultural Art and Design
Instructor: Ms. Stacey Angelillo
Grades 5-8
July 11-15 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
In this course, young artists and art historians will travel through various cultures and time periods to create work inspired by Chinese brush painting, Botswana baskets, ancient Greek pottery, and Indian rangoli designs.
Hands-On Physics
Instructor: Dr. Colin Tinsman
Grades 5-8
July 11-15 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
If you’re curious about Physics and want to get your hands dirty, join our Experimental Physics camp! Aspiring physicists will go beyond simply wondering about how the universe works by performing hands-on experiments, taking data, and testing their hypotheses. Projects include using a software-defined radio to detect images from a satellite in space and building a particle-detecting cloud chamber. Students with some background knowledge about Physics will get the most out of this course, but the only requirement is curiosity about science and a knack for learning by doing.
Meet the Molecules: Intro to Chemistry
Instructor: Mr. Michael Sizer
Grades 5-8
July 18-22 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
This hands-on, laboratory-based course will introduce students to the various branches and core concepts of Chemistry. Budding chemists will learn about the physical properties of elements and compounds, and practice invaluable laboratory techniques, as they perform a variety of exciting chemical reactions, such as making brass, bending glass, flame testing metals, creating soap, and crystallizing! Emphasis will be placed on lab safety, and how to properly handle chemicals and lab equipment. No prior knowledge of Chemistry is required.
All the World’s a Stage
Instructor: Ms. Mary Lyon
Grades 5-8
July 18-22 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Create Your Own Film Trailer
Instructor: Ms. Anna Brown
Grades 5-8
July 25-29 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
COMING TO THEATERS, SUMMER 2022: A group of Grayson campers will create a trailer that puts a unique spin on a classic. After reviewing the film together, aspiring actors will select which scenes they’d like to recreate and take on iconic roles and crew positions. With great potential for creativity and humor, this summer offering is sure to be a hit at the box office!
Beginning Brushstrokes: Intro to Painting
Instructor: Ms. Stacey Angelillo
Grades 5-8
July 25-29 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Budding artists will practice their painting techniques with various media such as acrylic, watercolor, and digital applications. They will also practice different styles, such as realism, abstract art, en plein aire, and still life.
Intro to Electronics with Arduino
Instructor: Dr. Colin Tinsman
Grades 5-8
July 25-29 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Calling all aspiring mechanical engineers. In working with electronics parts, such as resistors and digital sensors; practicing soldering skills; and programming on the Arduino, which allows circuits to act on their own with motors, lights, and sensors, campers will take their circuit knowledge to the next level in this course. No electronics or programming experience is required, and students with some experience will find something new to learn.
In the Scriptwriters’ Studio
Instructor: Ms. Mary Lyon
Grades 9-12
June 27-July 1 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Advanced Electronics with Arduino
Instructor: Mr. Colin Tinsman
Grades 9-12
June 27-July 1 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Calling all aspiring mechanical engineers. In working with electronics parts, such as resistors and digital sensors; practicing soldering skills; and programming on the Arduino, which allows circuits to act on their own with motors, lights, and sensors, campers will take their circuit knowledge to the next level in this course. Electronics or programming experience is required, and students with experience will find something new to learn.
College Application Bootcamp
Instructors: Ms. Meredith Hafer and Dr. Liz Braun
Rising 12th grade (Grayson students only)
June 27-July 1 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Create Your Own Film Trailer
Instructor: Ms. Anna Brown
Grades 9-12
July 11-15 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry
Instructor: Mr. Michael Sizer
Grades 9-12
July 11-15 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Chemical reactions may look effortless in the lab, but without a thorough understanding of the chemical equations that describe them, results can fizzle (or go boom). In this course, curious chemists will learn how to balance equations, find limiting reactants, predict products, and calculate theoretical and percent yields. In addition to applying the principles of chemical formulas and equations, students will practice many laboratory techniques, such as using gravity filtration, using a burner, identifying unknown substances, and performing oxidation-reduction reactions. They will also learn how to properly handle chemicals and lab equipment. This course is perfect for high school students interested in Chemistry and looking for experience in a science lab. Prior knowledge of the Periodic Table, Algebra, and unit conversions is strongly recommended. A notebook and a calculator are required for this course.
Hands-On Physics
Instructor: Dr. Colin Tinsman
Grades 9-12
July 18-22 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
If you’re curious about Physics and want to get your hands dirty, join our Experimental Physics camp! Aspiring physicists will go beyond simply wondering about how the universe works by performing hands-on experiments, taking data, and testing their hypotheses. Projects include using a software-defined radio to detect images from a satellite in space and building a particle-detecting cloud chamber. Students with some background knowledge about Physics will get the most out of this course, but the only requirement is curiosity about science and a knack for learning by doing.
Create Your Own College Introduction Video
Instructor: Ms. Anna Brown
Grades 9-12
July 18-22 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Before the BFA: Developing Your Art Portfolio
Instructor: Ms. Stacey Angelillo
Grades 9-12 (Grayson students only)
July 18-22 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
Chemical Reactions and Stoichiometry
Instructor: Mr. Michael Sizer
Grades 9-12
July 25-29 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | $395
All sessions are held at The Grayson School, 211 Matsonford Road, Radnor, PA 19087.
- Campers must provide their own lunch and snacks. You are encouraged to pack 1-2 snacks as needed as there are limited options available in our vending machine. Each student should also have a water bottle as our drinking fountains are currently set for bottle fill only. Please be mindful that we are a nut-free school.
- Everyone will spend some time outdoors and ask that students arrive with sunscreen applied and wearing closed-toe sandals or shoes; please pack sunscreen for reapplication during the day.
- Our school is “mask optional” at this time. If there are any changes to our health and safety protocols, or to local laws and restrictions, we will notify all attendees.
We are here to help!
Please reach out to Jessica Curtiss with questions on any aspect of our summer program or to inquire about financial aid.