GCDS Summer Camp 2019
5 weeks of summer fun! June 24 - July 26
Located on the 92-acre campus of Greenwich Country Day School, GCDS Summer Day Camp offers boys and girls a summer full of adventure and fun! Open to all children in the CT/NY area.
Summer Camp Open House
Learn more and visit our campus:
Sunday, April 7
1 - 3 p.m.
RSVP for Summer Camp Open House
Upper Camp
Lower Camp
Three's Camp
Sunrise Club & Afters
Our state-of-the-art facilities include 2 swimming pools, 4 gymnasiums, 4 tennis courts, dance studio, rock wall, Performing Arts Center, Technology and Creativity Labs, and air-conditioned classrooms.
Campers are divided into seven age groups. This allows our professional instructors and exceptional counselors to give more personalized attention to each camper and to target age-specific athletic and artistic activities.
A nutritious nut-free lunch is served every day!
Upper Camp
Ages 6 – 13
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Upper Camp is designed to give children a unique camp experience through a variety of stimulating activities and field trips, as well as two new programs in our new state-of-the-art Middle School: woodworking for all Upper Campers and STEAM. New for 2019: expanded swim program led by our WSI certified waterfront director and lifeguard staff.
Lower Camp
Ages 4 – 5
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lower Camp includes swimming, music, art, sports, Storybook Theater, and new activities including Creativity Lab, Swim Lessons & Yoga!
Three's Camp
For 3 Year Olds
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
A morning of exploration, play, group activities, and a chance to make friends all in a safe and engaging environment.
Extend the Fun with Add-on Activities
Sunrise Club
Ages 3 – 13
7:30 – 9 a.m.
Campers enjoy supervised play and are escorted to their specific camp groups at 9 a.m. Drop-ins welcome! See Sunrise Club for details.
Lower Camp Afters
Ages 4 – 5
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This program provides parents the opportunity for a later pick up. campers enjoy a supervised swim, snack, and story time. Drop-ins welcome! See Lower Camp for details.
New Swim Program for Threes
The Minnows and Goldfish afternoon swim programs help children become comfortable and active in the water. See Three's Camp for more details.
MEET OUR DIRECTORS
CLAUDIA FOSTER, CAMP DIRECTOR
Claudia Foster is the Director of the Summer Camp as well as the Lower Camp and Three’s Camp. A town resident her whole life, Claudia has over 30 years of teaching experience and leadership in the GCDS Lower School. Claudia has also successfully run several GCDS mini-camps and is mom to two GCDS alumni. Claudia brings her love of working with our youngest learners to this camp experience as we celebrate 57 years of GCDS Summer Camp. For more information about the Lower Camp and Three’s Camp, contact Claudia at cfoster@gcds.net.
STEVE WHITMORE, DIRECTOR OF UPPER CAMP
Steve Whitmore is the Director of the Upper Camp, serving in his sixth summer across a variety of roles at Camp. Along with being a father of two current GCDS students, Steve is also a teacher and coach at the school. Steve has been the successful coordinator of multiple mini-camps, sports teams, and other student initiatives. Steve will put to use his 15-plus years of teaching, coaching, and camp experience as we embark on another exciting season at GCDS Summer Camp! For more information about Upper Camp, contact Steve at swhitmore@gcds.net.