PDS Summer Programs are available for 9 weeks this summer from May 30 - July 28. 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 Monday, February 13th for current PDS Families and Wednesday, February 15th for the General Public.
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 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 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 |
Session | Week |
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Camp PDS Session 1: Red & Blue Week | May 30-June 2 |
Camp PDS Session 2: Shark Week | June 5-9 |
Camp PDS Session 3: Camp Bluff City | June 12-16 |
Camp PDS Session 4: Games Galore | June 20-23 |
Camp PDS Session 5: Ahoy, Matey! | June 26-30 |
Camp PDS Session 6: Party in the USA | July 5-7 |
Camp PDS Session 7: Out of this World | July 10-14 |
Camp PDS Session 8: Destination Vacation | July 17-21 |
Camp PDS Session 9: Christmas in July | July 24-28 |
Week 1 (May 30-June 2) and Week 4 (June 20-24) are four-day weeks. Camp PDS will have a prorated option for four full days and four half days, as well as a three-full day option.
Week 6 (July 5-7) is a three-day week. There will be a prorated three full day and three half day option.
Second Presbyterian Church's Vacation Bible School is June 5-8. 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 5 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.
For those attending VBS, there will be the option to do afternoon Camp PDS. A Camp PDS counselor will pick up campers from VBS, and they will enjoy lunch and Camp PDS until 3:00pm. There will also be an option to register for a regular Friday of Camp PDS, as VBS is Monday-Thursday. Before Care and After Care will be available as usual for the week.
All grades listed are for the 2023-2024 school year.
Full-Day | AM | PM |
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9am-3pm | 9am-Noon | 1pm-4pm |
$250-$275 | $165-$175 | $165-$175 |
Camp Name | Grades | Dates | Time | Price | Director | Title |
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Chess Camp | 1st-5th | July 17-21 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $165 | MidSouthChess | |
Checkmate! Come learn the basics of chess and dive into strategy this summer. You will learn about the rules of the game and have fun playing your friends! |
Camp Name | Grades | Dates | Time | Price | Director | Title |
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Travel the World with Mrs. Watson Session 1 | JK-SK | May 30-June 2 | 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! | ||||||
Zoo Camp | PK-JK | June 12-16 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $165 | Allyse Holcomb | JK Teacher |
Can you roar like a lion, slither like a snake, and monkey around? If so, Zoo Camp is perfect for you! Campers will learn more about animals by playing and creating! | ||||||
Yoga Camp | JK-SK | June 12-16 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $165 | Holly Yarbrough | JK Teacher |
Namaste at PDS for a fun week mindfulness! | ||||||
Star Wars Camp Session 1 | SK-1st | June 12-16 | 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! | ||||||
Minecraft Camp Session 1 | 1st-6th | June 12-16 | 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. | ||||||
2022 Summer Olympics | JK-1st | June 12-16 | 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! | ||||||
Superhero Camp | SK-1st | June 20-23 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $150 | Allyson Russell | SK Associate Teacher |
BAM! POW! Join us for a SUPER week! | ||||||
Space Camp | PK-JK | June 26-30 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $165 | Sheridan Harris | YK Teacher |
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! | ||||||
Minecraft Camp Session 2 | 1st-6th | June 20-23 | 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. | ||||||
Star Wars Camp Session 2 | JK-1st | June 26-30 | 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! | ||||||
Time Traveler Camp | SK-1st | July 17-21 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $165 | Allyson Russell | SK Associate Teacher |
Let's go back to the future together for a fun week of Time Travel mania! | ||||||
Travel the World with Mrs. Watson Session 2 | JK-SK | July 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! |
Camp Name | Grades | Dates | Time | Price |
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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 Spain 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 Sports Camp Session 1 | 2nd-6th | June 26-30 | 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 | 2nd-6th | July 10-14 | 9:00am-3:00pm | $250 |
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 Basketball Camp, Jr. | SK-1st | July 17-22 | 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 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 Football Camp | 2nd-6th | July 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Punt away the boredom this summer at football camp! We will play flag football and crazyball and have a Punt/Pass/Kick competition. We will also do NFL Combine tests and various agility and skill drills developed by the top football programs in the country. |
Camp Name | Grades | Dates | Time | Price | Director | Title |
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Art Explosion | 1st-6th | June 12-16 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $165 | Casey Smith | Elementary Art Teacher |
Unlock your inner Picasso this summer at Art Explosion! We will spend the week creating all sorts of projects. This explosion of art might just blow your mind! | ||||||
Lego Camp | SK-1st | July 12-16 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $165 | Shari Caruthers | JK Teacher |
Come and have fun building with your friends! Bring friends from other schools! The room will be transformed into a Lego workshop! Hundreds and hundreds of legos….OH MY! Your imagination is the limit for what you can create! Think all things Legos! Let the adventure begin! | ||||||
Young Filmmakers | 1st-6th | July 17-21 | 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. | ||||||
Young Filmmakers | 1st-6th | July 17-21 | 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. | ||||||
Disney Camp | SK-1st | July 24-28 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $165 | Allyson Russell | SK Associate Teacher |
Calling all mouseketeers! We will have a fun week of all things Disney! | ||||||
Duct Tape Camp | 4th-5th | July 24-28 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | $165 | Diane Perry | 4th Grade ELA Teacher |
Imagine, build, and play - the sticky fun way! From animal sculptures to vests to pirate ships, our imaginations will lead us through the week as we wrangle the colorful tape into creative projects! |
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 |
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Yay for YK Session 1 | YK | July 17-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Yay for YK Session 2 | YK | July 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Popping into PK Session 1 | PK | June 26-30 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Popping into PK Session 2 | PK | July 17-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Jumping into JK Session 1 | JK | June 26-30 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Jumping into JK Session 2 | JK | July 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Swinging into SK Session 1 | SK | July 10-14 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Swinging into SK Session 2 | SK | July 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Flying into First Grade Session 1 | 1st | June 26-30 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Flying into First Grade Session 2 | 1st | July 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Soaring into Second Grade | 2nd | July 17-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Thinking About 3rd Grade | 3rd | July 17-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | $175 |
Care Type | Cost (5 Days) |
Cost (3 Days) |
Time |
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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 are applied across all Camp registrations on a family's account. Discounts will automatically apply and re-adjust as you register each camper.
Discounts do not apply to Extended Care or Drop In Days.
The Multi-Camp Discount is available for registrations made prior to May 23, 2022.
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, your credit card 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.
Before Care Begins
Drop Off Begins for Full Day and Morning Camps
Full Day and Morning Camps Begin
Pick Up for Morning Campers
Drop Off for Afternoon Campers
Pick Up for Full Day Campers
Pick Up for Afternoon Campers and Sibling Stay
After Care Ends
All grades listed are for the 2023-2024 school year.
Indicates Morning Camp
Indicates Afternoon Camp
Indicates Full-Day Camp
Registration is staggered. It will open for current PDS Families on February 13th and to the General Public on February 15th. If you have created an UltraCamp account, you will be able to register when registration opens to the public. 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.
Age, as of June 1, 2023 |
Grade |
Two |
Young Knights (YK) |
Three |
PreKindergarten (PK) |
Four |
Junior Kindergarten (JK) |
Five |
Senior Kindergarten (SK) |
Elementary-aged campers should register for their grade for the 2023-2024 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.
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 2023.
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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.
Grade |
Option Selection |
Young Knights (YK) |
Not in School (the second one listed) |
PreKindergarten (PK) |
Not in School (the third one listed) |
Junior Kindergarten (JK) |
PreKindergarten |
Senior Kindergarten (SK) |
Kindergarten |
Emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. is the best way to ensure a prompt response, as all members of the summer team monitor the account.
Please contact Anne-Davis Vander Have at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 901-842-4613.
Please contact Madison Spain at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 901-842-4609.
If you are interested, please submit your resume to Grace Wheeler at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Contact the Director of Auxilary Programs: Madison Spain at 901-842-4609 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
All grades listed are for the 2023-2024 school year. Admission is granted to qualified campers in the order in which our database receives your registration. Registration will remain open online until a week prior to the first day of camp unless a registration deadline is specifically stated. Many classes fill up, so we encourage you to enroll early.
Should a camp be full, please join the Waiting List, and we will be in touch if a spot opens up. You may register for another camp or join multiple Waiting Lists for the same weeks.
Campers must be 2 years of age by June 1st, 2023. All campers, PK and above, attending Specialty Camps must be potty-trained.
Day Camp is open to campers who will be 2 years of age by June 1, 2023. Camp PDS has five full-day, five half-day, and three full-day options. 2-year-old, or Young Knight (YK), campers are not required to be potty-trained.
We have also extended our JumpStart offerings down to Young Knights. Boys who are enrolled in YK at PDS for the 2023-2024 school year may attend the “Yay for YK” JumpStart camp. This camp helps boys get a jump start on the next school year by introducing them to teachers and classmates, getting them excited about classroom learning, and familiarizing them with the PDS campus.
All registrations will be processed online via UltraCamp, and a confirmation email will be sent to you when you have correctly completed the registration process.
Payment in full is due one week prior to the first day of camp. A non-refundable $25 per camp deposit is due at registration.
Extended Care does not require a deposit; payment is due one week prior to the first day of the week. 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 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 are disclosed to PDS prior to the start of a camp, refunds will not be given after a camp begins.
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. Multi-Camp Discounts are available until May 23, 2023.
Discounts do not apply to Extended Care or Drop-In Days.
Before Camp Care is available to registered campers from 7:30-9:00am for an additional charge of $60 per week. Campers must be registered for a camp beginning at 9:00am to attend Before Camp Care.
After Camp Care is available to registered campers from 3:00-5:30pm for an additional charge of $120 per week. Campers must be registered for a camp ending at 3:00pm or 4:00pm to attend After Camp Care. Campers picked up past 5:30pm will be charged a $25 late fee. After 5:35pm, an additional late fee of $5 per minute will apply.
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 Camp Care until 4:00pm for an additional charge of $40 per week.
Extended Care is not available for camps off of the PDS campus.
Registrants will be emailed the week prior to camp to be notified which entrance they should use for camp.
Appropriate entrances will be signposted. For the safety and security of all participants, campers who arrive prior to 10 minutes before the start of camp, will be taken to Before Camp Care and charged the $25 Drop In Fee. Campers who have not been picked up by 10 minutes after their camp session ends, will be escorted to After Camp Care and charged the $35 Drop In Fee.
Students attending a full-day camp or two half-day sessions will need to bring a sack lunch each day. Snacks and water will be provided.
For students attending both morning and afternoon specialty offerings, there will be a supervised lunch hour between the sessions for no additional fee. Students will need to supply their own lunch.
It is expected that every camper attending PDS Summer Camp follows PDS procedures and standards of behavior. Consideration of others in thought and action is expected. PDS reserves the right to require the withdrawal of any camper who poses a discipline problem or a disruption to the learning process. No refunds will be issued for campers who are asked to withdraw.
T-shirt, shorts, socks, and athletic shoes are most appropriate. Sandals are allowed, but athletic shoes are required for gym and field activities.
Presbyterian Day School (PDS) is a private, Christian preschool and elementary school serving boys from 2-years-old through 6th grade for almost 75 years.
With our mission of striving to glorify God by developing boys in wisdom and stature and favor with God and man, we take a holistic approach to education, nurturing the heart, soul, mind, and body of each boy.