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Camp Divisions by Age

Ages 3.5 – 7 / Rising JK – 2nd Graders

Daily swim instruction is included.
Full-day program only.

Fee: $990/Session  (Sessions 1 and 2 are prorated – no camp on Wednesday, June 19, Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th)

Lower division camps are full-day, two-week camp programs for children ages 3.5 to 7. The Lower Division is a very general summer day camp experience with weekly themes that camp projects, games, and activities will be based on. Daily swim is included for all Lower Division groups.  Designed for our youngest campers, as well as experienced campers who enjoy the multifaceted aspect of a general summer day camp, all Lower Division campers will enjoy creative arts, story time, dramatic games, and fun in our gardens, fields, forests, and barnyard. They will also participate in cooperative learning games, scavenger hunts, and plenty of engaging, hands-on and minds-on activities around Burgundy’s beautiful natural environment. Our session themes are the inspiration for activities and fun!

Camp groups in the same age range have similar experiences, but will be in separate cohorts with separate classroom spaces and counselors.

Camp Groups: 

Bunnies and Ducks – Ages 3.5 -4.5 

Chipmunks and Foxes – Ages 4.5 -5.5 

Dinos and Raccoons – Ages 5.5-6.5 

Hawks and Eagles – Ages 6.5 – 7

Camp Sessions: 

Session 1: June 17 – June 28 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19! 

Session 1 Week 1 – June 17-21 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19

Camp Theme: Sci Fi Sensation

Dress up Friday: Dress like a Sci Fi Character

Camp Description: Science fiction becomes reality at Burgundy this summer during this fantasy camp!  Robots, rockets, and far away realms surround us as we explore the final frontier.  If you have ever looked up at the stars or into the future and wondered what it might be like this camp is for you.  Everyday will be an adventure as we bend time and space during this week of limitless possibilities!

Session 1 Week 2 – June 24-28 

Camp Theme: Witches and Wizards!

Dress up Friday: Dress like your Favorite Witch/Wizard

Camp Description: Something magical is happening at Burgundy!  Grab your wand, bring your cauldron, and get ready to cast off into a world of magic and mystery!  Witches and wizards will create powerful potions, learn about magical creatures, and weave spells of wonder.  Abracadabra!

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Session 2: July 1 – July 12 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5!

Session 2 Week 1 – July 1-5 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5

Camp Theme: Camp Camelot!

Dress up Wednesday: Dress like a King/Queen/Patriot

Camp Description: Pull up a chair at the Round Table and join the brave Knights of Burgundy!  Journey back to a medieval time of helpful heroes, magical creatures, dangerous dragons, cunning Queens, and endless adventure.  If you enjoy the legendary tales of the time of kings and castles this camp is “joust” what you need!

Session 2 Week 2 – July 8-12 

Camp Theme: Wild, Wild, West!

Dress up Friday: Cowboys and Cowgirls!

Camp Description: Home, home on the range!  Dust off your boots and put on your hat as we step back into the wild, wild west!  Saddle up your own stick horse and practice your rope skills on a cattle drive! During this week of camp you will join the gold rush to pan for gold, sing some cowboy songs and learn how to line dance, and visit the adjacent Burgundy Stables to learn all about horses!  Giddyup!

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Session 3: July 15 – 26  

Session 3 Week 1 – July 15-19

Camp Theme: Burgundy Olympics!

Dress up Friday: God, Goddess, or Favorite Mythological Creature 

Camp Description: Get ready to Greek-out at Burgundy this summer!  During this heavenly week of camp we will become Posideon at the pool, Athena in the art room, and Pericles on the playground, and we will have an adventure to rival that of Odysseus!  Become more than mortal this week as we ascend to the heavens to mingle with the Gods and Goddesses and learn the legends that they lived!

Session 3 Week 2 – July 22-26 

Camp Theme: Carnival and Circus!

Dress up Friday: Tie-dye Friday!

Camp Description: It’s the greatest show at Burgundy!  Enjoy the colorful sights and sounds of a carnival atmosphere all week long as you play a variety of carnival games, create your own circus poster, and participate in the longtime camp tradition of Tie-dye Friday!

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Session 4: July 29 – August 9 

Session 4 Week 1 – July 29-August 2

Camp Theme: Burgundy’s Got Talent

Dress up Friday: Dress like a Movie/Rock Star!

Camp Description: We got talent, yes we do, we got talent, how ‘bout you?  We know you do and this is the week to show it off!  The highlight of this camp is the annual camper led Burgundy talent show: Burgundy’s Got Talent!  Campers can choose to participate in the talent show on Friday, or just have fun showing off their talents all week to their campmates.  The spotlight is on, time to shine!

Session 4 Week 2 – August 5-9

Camp Theme: Summertime Superheroes

Dress up Friday: Dress like your favorite Superhero!

Camp Description: Superheroes assemble!  This camp is all about finding the superhero inside you!  Create, design, and become your own unique superhero and join the Brave Burgundy Buddies – a super team dedicated to creating fun for all campers!  Not even kryptonite can keep this camp down!

 

Middle Division: Ages: 6-8 / Rising 1st – 3rd Graders

Fee: $990/Session  (Sessions 1 and 2 are prorated – no camp on Wednesday, June 19, Thursday, July 4, and Friday, July 5)

*Some specialty camp prices may vary.

While the Lower Division program is an option for campers in this age range, our unique Middle Division programs offer some of our younger campers the option to investigate more advanced, theme-specific camps, similar to those that are offered to our older campers.  The choice is yours!

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF OUR FUN MIDDLE DIVISON CAMPS!

All campers swim daily in Burgundy’s outdoor saltwater pool. Daily swim time includes swim instruction Monday through Thursday with a free swim session on Friday (Free Swim Friday!).

Campers can choose between one full day camp OR they can create their full day by choosing an AM camp AND a PM camp.  Campers must choose both an AM and a PM camp to create their full day of camp; we do not offer half day programs.  The schedules below shows both the full day camp schedule and the AM and PM camp schedule.

For the AM and PM camps campers must pick both an AM and PM program to create a full day schedule.  This summer campers will be able to pick any AM camp they want and pair it with any of the PM camps that they would like, as long as there is still space in the camps.  Camps will NOT be paired ahead of time allowing camp families more freedom in creating their perfect camp day.

2024 Camp Hours and Schedule:

Full Day Camp:
8 – 8:30 am Drop-off
8:30 – 4 pm Full Day Camp including Lunch and Daily Swim
4 – 4:30 pm Dismissal

AM and PM Camp: 
8 – 8:30 am Drop-off
8:30 am – 12:00 am Morning Program
12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch with Morning Program
12:30 – 4 pm Afternoon Program, including Daily Swim
4 – 4:30 pm Dismissal

Session 1: June 17 – June 28 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19! 

Session 2: July 1 – July 12 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5! 

Session 3: July 15 – 26 

Session 4: July 29 – August 9

Campers report to their morning program upon arrival and remain within that group through lunch. They are then escorted to their afternoon program which will have different counselors. Campers are dismissed from their afternoon program at the end of the day.  If campers choose one of the full day camps they stay with that camp group for the entire day (see above schedule).

 

Upper Division: Ages 9-11 / Rising 4th – 6th Graders

Fee: $990/Session (Sessions 1 and 2 are prorated – no camp on Wednesday, June 19, Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5)

*Some specialty camp prices may vary.

*NEW THIS YEAR: Campers who trun 12 are now eligible for the CIT Program!

Burgundy’s Upper Division is designed for our oldest campers who have identified interests, taken up hobbies, and are ready to have influence over how they spend their camp day. The Upper Division has the widest variety of all our divisions, and allows the camper to truly build a unique camp experience during their time at Burgundy.  The choice is yours!

Campers will have a full day of activity by selecting either one full day camp OR creating their full day by selecting an AM and a PM camp.  Campers MUST pick an AM camp AND a PM camp, we do NOT offer just a half day program.

  CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OUR FUN UPPER DIVISION CAMPS!

All campers swim daily in Burgundy’s outdoor saltwater pool. Daily swim time includes swim instruction Monday through Thursday with a free swim session on Friday (Free Swim Friday!).

Campers can choose between one full day camp OR they can create their full day by choosing an AM camp AND a PM camp.  Campers must choose both an AM and a PM camp to create their full day of camp; we do not offer half day programs.  The schedules below shows both the full day camp schedule and the AM and PM camp schedule.

Whatever programs they select, Upper Division campers take on more responsibility during the camp day, give input into the day-to-day activities of their camp, and serve as role models for our younger campers. Upper Division campers are integral in creating the type of inclusive, supportive community we strive for at Burgundy, as this is often created through them leading by example.

For the AM and PM camps campers must pick both an AM and PM program to create a full day schedule.  This summer campers will be able to pick any AM camp they want and pair it with any of the PM camps that they would like, as long as there is still space in the camps.  Camps will NOT be paired ahead of time allowing camp families more freedom in creating their perfect camp day.

Upper Division Daily Schedule:

2024 Camp Hours and Schedule:

Full Day Camp:
8 – 8:30 am Drop-off
8:30 – 4 pm Full Day Camp including Lunch and Daily Swim
4 – 4:30 pm Dismissal

AM and PM Camp: 
8 – 8:30 am Drop-off
8:30 am – 12:00 am Morning Program
12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch with Morning Program
12:30 – 4 pm Afternoon Program, including Daily Swim
4 – 4:30 pm Dismissal

Session 1: June 17 – June 28 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19! 

Session 2: July 1 – July 12 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5! 

Session 3: July 15 – 26 

Session 4: July 29 – August 9 

Campers report to their morning program upon arrival and remain within that group through lunch. They are then escorted to their afternoon program which will have different counselors. Campers are dismissed from their afternoon program at the end of the day.  If campers choose one of the full day camps they stay with that camp group for the entire day (see above schedule).

 

 

 CIT – Counselor in Training Program: Ages 12-15 / Rising 7th – 10th Graders 

*NEW THIS YEAR: Campers can now participate in the CIT program starting at age 12 (Rising 7th Grade)!!

*Once a camper is 16 years old they can apply for a Junior Counselor position with the camp!

Fee: $550/Session  (Sessions 1 and 2 are prorated – no camp on Wednesday, June 19, Thursday, July 4, Friday, July 5)

Session 1: June 17 – June 28 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19! 

Session 2: July 1 – July 12 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5! 

Session 3: July 15 – 27 

Session 4: July 29 – August 9 

Counselors in Training (CITs) assist our camp counselors with the day-to-day operation of the camp from 8 am-4 pm every day. They are assigned to a specific camp group and stay with that camp group throughout the entire session.

CITs daily roles include playing with the younger campers, assisting with transitions between morning and afternoon programs, and helping to facilitate camp programming and projects.  In addition, they participate in team-building and bonding activities with the other CITs which include meetings, group games, and projects. CITs are welcome to swim daily with their assigned camp group.  CITs are placed in every camp at Burgundy as they are an integral part of the day to day operation of the camp, but CIT’s will have the option to share their preferred camp placements.  While we canot gurantee a CIT will get one of their top choices, we do our best to make sure that each CIT is happy with thier placement.  

CITs are an integral part of our programming, helping to bridge the gap between camper and counselor. In recognition of their hard work CITs are paid a $50 stipend at the end of each session.

Priority Registration for Burgundy Employees and Families: January 24 @ 10:00am
Priority Registration for Returning Camp Families: January 29 @ 10:00am
Open Registration: February 5 @ 10:00am

BFSDC 2024 Dates:  

Session 1: June 17-June 29 *No camp on Wednesday, June 19 (All camp fees prorated)

Session 2: July 1-12 *No camp on Thursday, July 4 AND Friday, July 5 (All camp fees prorated)  

Session 3: July 15-26

Session 4: July 29-August 9

Camp Hours:

8-8:30am - Arrival

8:30am-4pm - Camp Day

4-4:30pm Dismissal

4-6pm - After Camp Care

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