Elmwood Seniors

5th & 6th Graders

Elmwood Seniors

Rooted in our mission, Elmwood’s seniors participate in an electives-based program which allows campers to concentrate on activities they are passionate about, while developing and strengthening relationships in our warm and exciting community.

The summer is divided into three different innovative components: Majors Weeks, Adventure Weeks, and Traditions Weeks. Please read about them below.

Majors Weeks

Weeks one & two (June 29th through July 10th)
Weeks four & five (July 20th through July 31st)

  • Daily free swim

  • Optional instructional swim for campers who are not deep water ready to help prepare them for safe deep water swimming

  • Daily two-week Major

  • 2026 Weesk 1 & 2 Majors: Elmwood Ninja Warriors, Our Elmwood Stories, Zootopia Artists, and Elmwood Escape Room

  • 2026 Weeks 4 & 5 Majors: Passport to Art, Sports League, Rockets to the Moon and Back, and Triple Threat Academy

  • Daily week-long Minor such as Tennis, Archery, Studio Art, Fencing, Woodworking and Dance

  • Group activities such as gaga, ceramics, Skypark, Street Games, soccer, and music.

  • Wednesday trip days to include Lake Compounce, sailing, horseback riding, Castle Fun Center, a beach day and more

  • Participation in 2026 special events

Sample Schedule:

9:15: Optional free swim, deep water skills swimming, or choice of an activity
10:00: Morning meeting and snack
10:15: Major elective
12:00: Soccer (or other group activity)
12:30: Lunch
1:00: Minor elective
2:00: Ceramics (or other group activity)
2:30: Free Swim
3:30: Snack and Dismissal

Adventure Weeks

Week three (July 13th through July 17th)
Week six (August 3rd through August 7th)

During Adventure Weeks, campers will travel together on daily adventures such as indoor rock climbing, high ropes courses, horseback riding and hiking. In addition, all campers will participate in exciting overnight adventures including Club Getaway and a Massachusetts trip where campers will stay in a hotel and visit Jiminy Peak Mountain Adventure and Six Flags New England. There are no scheduled in-camp activities.

Tradition Weeks

Weeks seven & eight (August 10th through August 20th)

In the final two weeks of the summer, campers will participate in all of their Elmwood favorites including:

  • Upper Village Bowl
  • Camper Counselor Show
  • Ice Cream Party
  • Carnival
  • Daily free swim
  • Favorite in-camp activities
  • Two day trips
Activities