Summer Programs
When the school year ends, we keep on going. In July and August, we make the most of our 600-acre campus with a variety of engaging and fun programs: Theater, Lacrosse, Moviemaking, Dance, Basketball, Ropes Course Training, Outdoor Leadership, Soccer, and more.
Join us for summer on the Mountain!
All of our summer programs are co-ed. Many are half-day programs (morning or afternoon), which can be combined for a full-day experience.
Adventure Theater and Adventure Art
Participants in “Adventure Theater” will work with instructor Danny Tieger from 9:00am-12:00pm to become storytellers, writers, and performers as they create an original piece of theater magic. The week culminates with a final performance which family and friends are invited to attend. This program is designed for children ages 5-11.
“Adventure Art” provides an afternoon blend of outdoor exploration and artistic discovery. From 12:00-3:00 pm each day, participants will be inspired by nature to create crafts, engage in STEM activities, and enjoy exciting games. This program is designed for children ages 5-11.
You can choose one Adventure or the other, or combine the two for a full day of fun!
Age: Rising 1st – rising 7th graders (ages 5-11)
Session 1: July 6-10
Session 3: July 13-17
Session 3: July 20-24
Session 4: July 27-31
Time: 9:00am – noon (Adventure Theater), Noon – 3:00pm (Adventure Art)
Cost: $375 per session for either Adventure Theater or Adventure Art. $700 if you combine both in the same week.
Boffer
Boffer is an outdoor, creative, athletic activity where students create their own foam-covered fake weapons before competing in various game modes, such as Castle Battles and Capture the Flag. Boffer is similar to LARP (live action role play) though it does not require students to create their own characters, instead focusing on athletic activity through safe mock combat. With an emphasis on safety and fun, students will spend the majority of their time outside and being active. This program can be combined with other morning programming for a whole day of fun!
Age: Rising 4th-10th graders
Dates: July 13-17
Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm (optional lunch time from 12:00-12:30pm)
Cost: $315 for the week
Dance Intensive
Hone your dance technique, learn choreography, and get moving in this summer intensive for dancers aged 9-18! Participants will build on skills in ballet, contemporary/modern, and jazz, ending the week with a mini-showcase for families. Some prior dance experience is preferred, but open to all levels. Participants staying from Adventure Theater can bring a lunch to eat from 12-12:30pm; other dancers will join for a 12:30pm start time.
Age: Rising 4th-12th grade (9-18)
Session 1: July 13-17
Session 2: July 27 – August 1
Time: 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Cost: $325 per session
Lacrosse
This exceptional Lacrosse skills program is taught by former collegiate lacrosse players and current IMS coaches. Join them on the IMS Upper Campus for a week of lacrosse training and instruction. Students will hone their skills and increase their knowledge of the sport. No prior lacrosse experience required.
Ages: Rising 5th-9th graders
Dates: July 6-10
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $400 for the week
Magic: The Gathering - Commander
This popular summer program is for rising 6th graders and older and is limited to 6 participants for each session. Students are encouraged to bring and/or build their own decks to play this competitive collectible card game against their fellow campers. (Those who do not have a deck can borrow one from the program director, of course!) Emphasis will be on deck construction, strategies, and good sportsmanship… but at the end of the day, it’s all about forging friendships and having fun!
Ages: Rising 6th and older
Session 1: June 29-July 3
Session 2: July 6-10
Time: 9:00am – 11:30am
Cost: $315 per session
Moviemaking
In this fun and engaging program, children will learn what it takes to craft a great visual story. Kids ages 10-15 will get hands-on experience with a variety of cameras and lenses, audio equipment, lights, and more, and learn from a seasoned cinematographer about composition, lighting, and story structure, as well as how to run a small film set (What does the producer do, really? Who makes the final decisions? What’s a grip?) Kids will then team up to write, shoot, and edit a short movie, and screen it at the end of the week. Students may sign up for either week, or both!
Age: Rising 5th – rising 9th graders
Session 1: July 13-17
Session 2: July 20-24
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm (Note: if planning to attend a second program that begins at 12:30pm, please indicate this on the registration)
Cost: $400 per session
FC Sarum Soccer Camp
FC Sarum Soccer Camp is a co-ed soccer camp for 7-16 year-olds founded in 1991 that serves the tri-state area in Lakeville, CT and takes place on the IMS fields. FC Sarum is designed to provide a fundamental learning of the game through skills sessions, teach a respectable competition environment, and bring joy to youth players through fun camp games.
Age: 7-16
Session 1: July 6-10
Session 2: July 13-17
Time: full and half day
Cost: see link