Grade Level: Entering 6 to 8
Days: Mon-Fri
Hours: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Eli Whitney
Season: Summer
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE 2024 CAMP SEASON!
Summer Escape Camp is loaded with exciting activities and adventures! ERfC Summer Escape Camp for students entering grades 6 to 8 gives teenagers something new and exciting to do each week with new and existing friends. Middle schoolers deserve a great, engaging summer and ERfC Summer Escape Day Camp is the perfect summer destination! ERfC summer camp offer students a safe, exciting and memorable day camp experience. Summer Escape is open to all students from Enfield and surrounding towns.
Teenagers have the opportunity to build self-confidence, independence and creativity, participate in sports activities and educational enrichment activities while parents have peace of mind knowing your children are in a safe and enriching place. Activities will be based around the weekly camp themes and include field trips and on-site guests. Each day will include a breakfast snack, afternoon snack and lunch. Weekly showcases will be back this year to show our families what we worked on all week!
Summer Escape is a seven-week day camp located in Enfield. Camp is open daily from the end of June through August (closed July 4), Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Extended day hours are available beginning at 7:00 AM to the start of camp and the end of camp until 6:00 PM.
Summer Camp Fees:
We accept Care 4 Kids and offer financial assistance to qualifying families!
| Weekly Rate | |
| Before Care (7 AM to 8:00 AM) | $20 |
| Camp Day (8:30 AM to 3:00 PM) | $245 |
| After Care (3:00 PM to 6:00 PM) | $60 |
Summer Camp Weekly Themes:
(see theme descriptions below)
| Week | Dates | Theme | Field Trips & Special Guests | Registration Deadline |
| 1 | June 24 to June 28 | Welcome to the Circus | Lake Congamond | Monday, June 3 |
| 2 | July 1 to July 5 (closed July 4) | Red, White, & Blue | TBA | Monday, June 10 |
| 3 | July 8 to July 12 | Princesses & Pirates | Lake Congamond | Monday, June 17 |
| 4 | July 15 to July 19 | A Trip Through Time | TBA | Monday, June 24 |
| 5 | July 22 to July 26 | Surfs Up | Lake Congamond | Monday, July 1 |
| 6 | July 29 to August 2 | Superheroes Assemble | TBA | Monday, July 8 |
| 7 | August 5 to August 9 | Summer Escapes Got Talent | Lake Congamond | Monday, July 15 |
Sample Weekly Schedule:
**This is a SAMPLE of what the week may look like for your child. The schedule is subject to change based on special guests, field trips, and specialty instructor availability.
Weekly Theme Descriptions:
Welcome to the Circus! (Dates: 6/24-6/28): Let’s get this summer started! Come one, come all to the first week of ERfC’s Summer Escape Camp. This week will focus on all things fun, and carnival related! We will roll up our sleeves and get crafty in Crafty Creations, test our sports skills in Warrior Academy, and get some sunshine with Outdoor Escape. At the end of the week, enjoy a day filled with carnival fun! Indulge in cotton candy, popcorn. and get ready to play the carnival games that you created! We can’t wait to kick off the summer with you.
Spirit Day: Crazy Hair Day! Wear your craziest hairstyle! Get creative!
Field Trip – TBA
Red, White, & Blue (Dates: 7/1-7/5 (closed 7/4)): Happy Birthday, America! This Fourth of July week, we will celebrate the United States of America. From American history, to American treats, this week will bring all the USA fun to you! DiscoverWorks will give teens the opportunity to participate in American science experiments, and we will play our favorite American sports & games in Warrior Academy. Join us for this holiday week, but we will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th to really celebrate!
Spirit Day: Wear red, white & blue! To celebrate America’s Birthday, get patriotic in your red, white & blue!
Field Trip – TBA
Princesses & Pirates (Dates: 7/8-7/12) Ahoy Matey! Adventure and treasures await! This week you get to pick whether you are royalty or adventurous. Complete scavenger hunts to lead you to the secret treasure, make your very own fairytales in Imagination Station, let’s see which group finds the olde secret of Summer Escape first!
Spirit Day: Crazy Sock Day! Wear the craziest socks you have!
Field Trip – TBA
A Trip Through Time (Dates: 7/15-7/19): Hang tight! We’re taking it way back! Way way back, back into time! Which decade will you be assigned too? The groovy 70’s, The Rockin 80’s, The Hip-Hop Til You Don’t Stop 90’s, and beyond. Be prepared to do decade themed activities all week long and get your body energized for a Curtain Call routine that will be centered around your assigned decade.
Spirit Day: Dress like your assigned decade!
Field Trip – TBA
Surfs Up (Dates: 7/22-7/26): Aloha Campers! Get ready for a week filled with beach themed activities! Get prepped for shark week and make shark fins and leis in Crafty Creations, make beach Jello cups in Life Adventures, and test your inner beach skills with games in Warrior Academy. At the end of the week, we’ll all enjoy a beach luau with fun outdoor games and activities.
Spirit Day: Wear Bright Colors! Wear the brightest colors you have in your closet!
Field Trip – TBA
Superheroes Assemble (Dates: 7/29-8/2): POW! That’s the sound of ERfC Superheroes coming together for this super week! If you were a real-life superhero, what would your powers be? Start brainstorming and join us this week to make your dream come to life! We will all be superheroes as we use our imagination in science experiments in Discover Works, make super art in Crafty Creations, and of course we will take some time to use our superpowers outside during Outdoor Escape. We may even get the chance to meet some real-life superheroes from our community. So, grab your super outfit and join our Super Crew!
Spirit Day: Dress Like YOUR Superhero! Superheroes come in all shapes & sizes. Who is your personal superhero? Dress like a family member, your favorite camp staff, a famous person you idol, or the career you want to be when you grow up!
Field Trip – TBA
Summer Escapes Got Talent (Dates: 8/5-8/9): Let’s wrap up this Summer by showcasing your own talents! Now is your chance to put your abilities to the test and make your own routine to show off at the Summer Escape Camp Showcase. We will enjoy the last week of summer together with amazing activities including putting technology to the test in Discover Works and getting artsy with Crafty Creations. While we are always sad to see you go at the end of the Summer, we are excited to show off your talents together this week in Summer Escapes Got Talent!
Spirit Day: Wear your favorite Summer Escape Shirt! Wear any Summer Escape shirt of your liking!
Field Trip – TBA
Camp Activity Descriptions:
Crafty Creations: Crafty Creations give campers the opportunity to be creative through different art mediums.
Discover Works: Discover the magical world of STEM! Campers can get hands on with technology, science experiments, robotics, engineering, and more.
Outdoor Escape: Campers will go outside for various activities that may include water games, outdoor sports, obstacle courses, and so much more.
Warrior Academy: Campers will learn how to work as part of a team through many different skill based games and sports.
Life Skills: Teens will learn different skills that will help them succeed in life, including home economics, career exploration, and team building.
Showcase Project: Campers will be able to work on a special project that will be displayed to our families at the weekly showcase.
