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PDS Summer Programs are available for 9 weeks this summer from May 28 - July 26. With Day Camps offered each week, we have offerings for every kid, every week! Boys and girls can join in the summer fun!
Registration opens in a staggered manner. PDS Families will have access on Wednesday, February 14th. Registration will open to the general public on Thursday, February 15th.
Full-day camp options are available from 9am to 3pm.
Three-day options are available from 9am-3pm Tuesday through Thursday.
Half-Day Specialty Camps are 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm.
Optional Before Care starts at 7:30am and After Care ends at 5:30pm, making PDS Summer Camps a great option for working parents.
Multi-Camp Registration Discount
Hurry! Ends May 21!
Multi-Camp Discounts are applied across all Camp registrations on a family's account. Discounts will automatically apply and re-adjust as you register each camper.
Discounts:
- 5% off for 5 or more camps
- 10% off for 10 or more camps
- 15% off for 15 or more camps
Summer 2024 Offerings
Camp PDS
Rising YK - 6th Grades
Schedule and Pricing
| 5 Full-Day | 3 Full-Days | Mornings | Afternoons |
|---|---|---|---|
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9am-3pm M-F |
9am-3pm T, W, TH |
9am-12pm M-F |
12pm-3pm M-F |
| $250 | $175 | $150 | $150 |
Short Weeks
| Week | Dates | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | May 28–31 | 4 Days of Camp |
| Week 4 | June 17–18, 20-21 | 4 Days of Camp |
| Week 6 | July 1–3 | 3 Days of Camp |
Week 1 (May 28-31) and Week 4 (June 17-18, 20-21) are four-day weeks.
Camp PDS will have a prorated option for four full-days and four half-days.
Week 1 will have a three day option, and Week 4 will have a pro-rated Tuesday, Thursday option.
Week 6 (July 1-3) is a three-day week. There will be a prorated three full day and three half day option.
2PC Vacation Bible School
Second Presbyterian Church's Vacation Bible School is June 3-6. Those wishing to register for VBS and Camp PDS may do so by registering for VBS on the 2PC website and Camp PDS via UltraCamp.
Campers must have turned 3 by January 1, 2023 to be eligible for VBS.
Camp PDS will be open for five full days for those who do not wish or are ineligible to enroll in VBS. There will not be an option to register for five half-days or a three-day option.
VBS campers may register to join Camp PDS Monday-Thursday afternoon. A PDS staff member will pick up campers from VBS, and they will enjoy lunch and Camp PDS until 3:00pm. Friday will be a full day of Camp PDS (to be registered separately), as VBS is Monday-Thursday. Before Care and After Care will be available as usual for the week for Camp PDS. Campers attending VBS must be dropped off at VBS and are ineligible for Before Care.
| Session | Week |
|---|---|
Camp PDS Session 1: Red & Blue Week | May 28-31 |
Camp PDS Session 2: Shark Week | June 3-7 |
Camp PDS Session 3: Camp Bluff City | June 10-14 |
Camp PDS Session 4: Games Galore | June 17-18, 20-21 |
Camp PDS Session 5: Ahoy, Matey! | June 24-28 |
Camp PDS Session 6: Party in the USA | July 1-3 |
Camp PDS Session 7: Out of this World | July 8-12 |
Camp PDS Session 8: Christmas in July | July 15-19 |
Camp PDS Session 9: Destination Vacation | July 22-26 |
Specialty Camps
All grades listed are for the 2024-2025 school year.
Schedule and Pricing
| Full-Day | AM | PM |
|---|---|---|
| 9am-3pm | 9am-Noon | 1pm-4pm |
| $250-$275 | $165-$175 | $165-$175 |
| Camp Name | Grades | Dates | Time | Price | Director | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ready to Conquer Your Required Summer Reading? | 3rd | June 10-14 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $165 | Linda Winchester | Reading Specialist | |
| Come spend the week diving into your required summer reading book. We will read, play vocabulary games, and complete the required activities for your summer reading novel. This class is sure to be fun and take the stress of mom and dad! | |||||||
| Summer Packet Pacing Day Part 1 | 2nd-5th | June 10-14 | 1:00-4:00 | $35 | Diane Perry | Fourth Grade ELA Teacher | |
| Don't let your summer work get out of hand! Spend the afternoon at PDS making sure you are on track to completing your summer packet. Each grade will pop in for one afternoon: 2nd: Monday, 3rd: Tuesday, 4th: Wednesday, 5th: Thursday | |||||||
| Ready to Conquer Your Required Summer Reading? | 4th | June 10-14 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $165 | Linda Winchester | Reading Specialist | |
| Come spend the week diving into your required summer reading book. We will read, play vocabulary games, and complete the required activities for your summer reading novel. This class is sure to be fun and take the stress of mom and dad! | |||||||
| Ready to Conquer Your Required Summer Reading? | 2nd | June 17-18, 20-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $150 | Linda Winchester | Reading Specialist | |
| Come spend the week diving into your required summer reading book. We will read, play vocabulary games, and complete the required activities for your summer reading novel. This class is sure to be fun and take the stress of mom and dad! | |||||||
| Ready to Conquer Your Required Summer Reading? | 1st | June 17-18, 20-21 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $150 | Linda Winchester | Reading Specialist | |
| Come spend the week diving into your required summer reading book. We will read, play vocabulary games, and complete the required activities for your summer reading novel. This class is sure to be fun and take the stress of mom and dad! | |||||||
| Math Mania | 1st-2nd | June 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $165 | Stacey Hays | First Grade Small Group Teacher | |
| Join Mrs. Hays for a week of Math Mania where we will work on old and new math skills while playing games and having fun! | |||||||
| Summer Packet Pacing Day Part 2 | 2nd-5th | July 15-19 | 1:00-4:00 | $35 | Diane Perry | Fourth Grade ELA Teacher | |
| Don't let your summer work get out of hand! Spend the afternoon at PDS making sure you are on track to completing your summer packet. Each grade will pop in for one afternoon: 2nd: Monday, 3rd: Tuesday, 4th: Wednesday, 5th: Thursday | |||||||
| Write On! | 1st | July 15-19 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $165 | Tosha Smith | SK Teacher | |
| Join Ms. Smith for a creative writing camp where you'll unleash your imagination and discover the writer within while developing literacy skills, building confidence, and encouraging creativity. | |||||||
| Camp Name | Grades | Dates | Time | Price | Director | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel the World with Mrs. Watson Session 1 | JK-SK | June 10-14 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $165 | Dania Watson | YK-2nd Spanish Teacher |
| Join Mrs. Watson to take a tour around the Spanish-speaking world! You will play games and do fun activities to explore a different country each day! | ||||||
| 2022 Summer Olympics | JK-1st | June 10-14 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $165 | Tosha Thomas | SK Teacher |
| Go for the gold this summer! We will compete in fun events like potato sack races, tug of war, crab walk races, and more, and campers can test their ability at the javelin throw and the long jump. Don't miss the medal ceremony! | ||||||
| Space Camp | PK-JK | June 17-18, 20-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $150 | Meg Comes & Parkicha French | YK Teachers |
| Space Camp is out of this world! Join us as we take a trip through the Milky Way. We'll learn about stars, planets, and what it's like to be an astronaut! | ||||||
| Yoga Camp | JK-SK | June 17-18, 20-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $150 | Holly Yarbrough | JK Teacher |
| Campers will stretch, strengthen, and energize their bodies and minds! We will be practicing mindfulness, yoga movements, relaxation, and creative arts. | ||||||
| Travel the World with Mrs. Watson Session 2 | JK-SK | June 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $165 | Dania Watson | YK-2nd Spanish Teacher |
| Join Mrs. Watson to take a tour around the Spanish-speaking world! You will play games and do fun activities to explore a different country each day! | ||||||
| Star Wars Camp Session 1 | JK-1st | June 24-28 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $165 | Holly Yarbrough | JK Teacher |
| A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away the Star Wars saga began. If you have a little Jedi Knight that loves to battle Darth Vader and the Dark Side we would love for them to join us in our camp this summer! We will make lightsabers, bake wookie cookies, and have lots of out of this world fun! | ||||||
| Star Wars Camp Session 2 | JK-1st | July 15-19 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $165 | Holly Yarbrough | JK Teacher |
| A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away the Star Wars saga began. If you have a little Jedi Knight that loves to battle Darth Vader and the Dark Side we would love for them to join us in our camp this summer! We will make lightsabers, bake wookie cookies, and have lots of out of this world fun! | ||||||
| Camp Name | Grades | Dates | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusader Golf Camp | 3rd-6th | May 30-June 2 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $160 |
| Sign up for a summer you won’t fore-get! Coach Wise will teach you the fundamentals of golf: putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing, along with course management, rules, etiquette, and much more. If you want a week full of golf and fun, sign up today! | ||||
| Crusader Basketball Camp | 2nd-6th | June 17-18, 20-21 | 9:00am-3:00pm | $200 |
| Get in the zone with basketball camp! Take your game to the next level with shooting, passing, and dribbling drills and compete with friends in 5-on-5 games, hot shot shooting, obstacle courses, and free throw contests. | ||||
| Crusader Sports Camp Session 1 | 2nd-6th | June 24-28 | 9:00am-3:00pm | $275 |
| What if school was all PE? Come experience a week of PE games and sports with your friends. We will play handball, hockey, crazyball, kickball, dodgeball, and wiffle ball, as well as climb the climbing wall. We will also get into our three major sports: football, basketball, and soccer. | ||||
| Crusader Basketball Camp, Jr. | SK-1st | July 15-19 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Get in the zone with basketball camp! Take your game to the next level with shooting, passing, and dribbling drills and compete with friends in 5-on-5 games, hot shot shooting, obstacle courses, and free throw contests. | ||||
| Crusader Sports Camp Session 2 | 2nd-6th | July 15-19 | 9:00am-3:00pm | $275 |
| What if school was all PE? Come experience a week of PE games and sports with your friends. We will play handball, hockey, crazyball, kickball, dodgeball, and wiffle ball, as well as climb the climbing wall. We will also get into our three major sports: football, basketball, and soccer. | ||||
| Camp Name | Grades | Dates | Time | Price | Director | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minecraft Camp Session 1 | 1st-6th | June 10-14 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $165 | Jackson Boyd | 5th-6th Science Teacher |
| Want to spend your summer exploring and creating? Come to Minecraft camp and build with your friends! In this exciting camp, you will get to participate in building competitions with other campers, mine for precious resources, and fight off those pesky mobs together! Please note that due to the nature of this camp, campers will have extended screen time. | ||||||
| Minecraft Camp Session 2 | 1st-6th | June 18-19, 20-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $150 | Jackson Boyd | 5th-6th Science Teacher |
| Want to spend your summer exploring and creating? Come to Minecraft camp and build with your friends! In this exciting camp, you will get to participate in building competitions with other campers, mine for precious resources, and fight off those pesky mobs together! Please note that due to the nature of this camp, campers will have extended screen time. | ||||||
| Young Filmmakers | 1st-6th | July 22-26 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $165 | Tony Rudzena | Elementary Chaplain & Bible Teacher |
| Be the star of a movie this summer! In fact, be the writer, producer, director, and editor while you’re at it! In Young Filmmakers, you will create your own movie or TV show using iMovie. You will gain valuable experience working with the program and experiencing all aspects of creating a movie. | ||||||
Use the summer to get a jump start on the next school year! This camp is designed to give boys a strong foundation for next year. Whether you are new to PDS or a PDS veteran, getting a jump start on the school year is never a bad thing.
| Camp Name | Grades | Dates | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yay for YK Session 1 | YK | July 15-19 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Yay for YK Session 2 | YK | July 22-26 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Popping into PK Session 1 | PK | July 15-19 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Popping into PK Session 2 | PK | July 22-26 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Jumping into JK Session 1 | JK | June 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Jumping into JK Session 2 | JK | July 15-19 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Swinging into SK Session 1 | SK | June 17-18, 20-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Swinging into SK Session 2 | SK | July 22-26 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Flying into First Grade Session 1 | 1st | June 17-18, 20-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Flying into First Grade Session 2 | 1st | July 22-26 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Soaring into Second Grade | 2nd | July 15-19 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
| Thinking About 3rd Grade | 3rd | June 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Registration Is Open
Before/After Camp Care and Lunch Care
| Care Type | Cost (5 Days) |
Cost (3 Days) |
Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before Care | $60/week | $40/week | 7:30–9:00am |
| After Care | $120/week | $80/week | 3:00–5:30pm |
| Sibling Stay | $40/week | $40/week | 3:00–4:00pm |
Sibling Stay is available for campers in a full-day camp (ending at 3:00pm) who have a sibling who is enrolled in an afternoon camp (ending at 4:00pm). These campers may join After Care until 4:00pm for an additional charge of $40 per week.
Lunch Care is provided for campers attending both morning and afternoon sessions. Lunch is incorporated into the schedule for campers who are coming to a Full Day Camp.
Note: Parents are responsible for providing lunch.
Multi-Camp Discounts
Multi-Camp Discounts are applied across all Camp registrations on a family's account. Discounts will automatically apply and re-adjust as you register each camper.
- 5% off for 5 or more camps
- 10% off for 10 or more camps
- 15% off for 15 or more camps
Discounts do not apply to Extended Care or Drop In Days.
The Multi-Camp Discount is available for registrations made prior to May 21, 2024.
Payment and Cancellation Policy
Payment in full is due one week prior to the first day of camp. A non-refundable $25-per-camp deposit is due at the time of registration.
Extended Care does not require a deposit; payment is due one week prior to the first day of the week. Campers who are dropped off to camp more than 15 minutes early will be sent to Before Care and charged the drop-in fee. Campers who are not picked up 15 minutes after the end of their camp will be sent to After Care and charged the drop-in fee.
Drop-Ins do not require a deposit; payment is due at the end of the week.
Registrants may elect to pay their total camp balance at the time of registration. If so, any cancellations will result in a refund less the $25 deposit.
Registrants may also elect to use the Summer Camp Payment Plan. Once you have paid the $25 per-camp deposit, the remaining balance, including Extended Care charges will be charged to your card one week prior to camp. In the event of a cancellation, your card will not be charged for the remaining camp balance.
If a camper wishes to switch camps, provided space is available, he or she may do so with no additional cost. If the cost is greater than the original registration, the difference will be due the week prior to camp. If the cost is less than the original registration, you will be refunded the difference.
If registration is deemed to be insufficient one week prior to the first day of camp, PDS reserves the right to cancel that camp and refund your payment in full. Unfortunately, PDS is unable to prorate a camp fee for any day(s) your child may miss. Except in cases of illness or emergency that is disclosed to PDS prior to the start of a camp, refunds will not be given after a camp begins.
Daily Schedule
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7:30 am
Before Care Begins
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8:50 am
Drop Off Begins for Full Day and Morning Camps
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9:00 am
Full Day and Morning Camps Begin
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12:00 pm
Pick Up for Morning Campers
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1:00 pm
Drop Off for Afternoon Campers
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3:00 pm
Pick Up for Full Day Campers
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4:00 PM
Pick Up for Afternoon Campers and Sibling Stay
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5:30 pm
After Care Ends
Camps By Week
All grades listed are for the 2024-2025 school year.
Indicates Morning Camp
Indicates Afternoon Camp
Indicates Full-Day Camp
Camp PDS Options
- Five Full Days (M-F)
- Three Full Days (T-R)
- Mornings (M-F)
- Afternoons (M-F)
Week 1 (May 28-31)
- Camp PDS: Red & Blue Week
- Golf Camp (3rd-7th)
Week 2 (June 3-7)
- Camp PDS: Shark Week
Week 3 (June 10-14)
- Camp PDS: Camp Bluff City
- Travel the World with Mrs. Watson Session 1 (JK-SK)
- Ready to Conquer your Required Summer Reading? (3rd)
- 2024 Summer Olympics (JK-1st)
- Star Wars Camp Session 1 (SK-1st)
- Minecraft Camp Session 1 (1st-6th)
- Ready to Conquer your Required Summer Reading? (4th Grade)
- Summer Packet Pacing Day Part 1 (2nd-5th)
Week 4 (June 18-19, 20-21)
- Camp PDS: Games Galore
- Crusader Basketball Camp (2nd-7th)
- Space Camp (PK-JK)
- Swinging into SK Session 1
- Flying into First Grade Session 1
- Ready to Conquer Your Required Summer Reading? (2nd)
- Minecraft Camp Session 2 (1st-6th)
- Ready to Conquer Your Required Summer Reading? (1st)
Week 5 (June 24-28)
- Camp PDS: Ahoy, Matey!
- Crusader Sports Camp Session 1 (2nd-7th)
- Jumping into JK
- Travel the World with Mrs. Watson Session 2 (JK-SK)
- Math Mania (1st-2nd)
- Thinking about Third Grade
- Star Wars Camp Session 2 (JK-1st)
Week 6 (July 1-3)
- Camp PDS: Party in the USA
Week 7 (July 8-12)
- Camp PDS: Out of this World
- Summer Packet Pacing Day Part 2 (2nd-5th)
Week 8 (July 15-19)
- Camp PDS: Christmas in July
- Crusader Sports Camp Session 2 (2nd-6th)
- Yay for YK Session 1
- Write On! (1st)
- Crusader Basketball Camp, jr. (SK-1st)
- Soaring into 2nd Grade
Week 9 (July 22-26)
- Camp PDS: Destination Vacation
- Yay for YK Session 2
- Swinging into SK Session 2
- Flying into 1st Grade Session 2
- Young Filmmakers (1st-6th)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have created an UltraCamp account, you will be able to register when registration. Until then, all sessions are password-protected and are NOT accessible. If you believe that you should be able to register, please search your email for a password. If you have not recieved one, please reach out to the Summer Team.
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Age, as of June 1, 2024 |
Grade |
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Two |
Young Knights (YK) |
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Three |
PreKindergarten (PK) |
|
Four |
Junior Kindergarten (JK) |
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Five |
Senior Kindergarten (SK) |
Elementary-aged campers should register for their grade for the 2024-2025 school year.
We are now using UltraCamp for summer registration. You will need to create an account on UltraCamp that is separate from your PDS account.
Create your UltraCamp Account here.
Scroll down to your child’s name and click on it. From there, you can click on edit my bio information and you will be able to select the grade from a dropdown menu.
Choose the grade your child will be in as of Fall 2024.
At the “My Reservations” page, you will be able to click on the camp name. Scroll all the way to the bottom of the page, and click “Cancel Reservation.” Please note that you will not be refunded the $25 non-refundable deposit fee.
Double-check that your camper is not registered for a camp at the same time. If you are registered for a morning of Camp PDS, your camper becomes ineligible for the specialty camp happening at the same time.
To fix this, cancel the current reservation, and indicate “Switching” under reasons. This will help us know to waive your $25 fee. Then, you should be able to make the correct new reservation.
If you are still experiencing issues, please email us at
In the event that UltraCamp does not show the correct grade level options, please refer to the chart below. We are working to fix this problem.
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Grade |
Option Selection |
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Young Knights (YK) |
Not in School (the second one listed) |
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PreKindergarten (PK) |
Not in School (the third one listed) |
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Junior Kindergarten (JK) |
PreKindergarten |
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Senior Kindergarten (SK) |
Kindergarten |
Emailing
For More Information
Contact the Director of Summer Programs: Anne-Davis Vander Have at 901-842-4613 or