Great Hearts Summer Programs 2024
June 3-14, 2024
Summer Programs consist of Summer Camp for any student currently in Grades K-4th (those entering 1st-5th Grade for the 24-25 school year) and Kinder Readiness for new, incoming kindergarten students (including those on the Great Hearts waitlist). Whether you register for one or both weeks, it is bound to be an experience to remember!
Registration for Summer 2024 opens on January 24, 2024.
Summer Camp
Our full-day summer camp supports the Great Hearts mission in an engaging environment focused on inspiring creativity and deepening a sense of wonder through action-packed themes. Each week incorporates topics including science, math, art, literature, athletic skills, and more. Campers will laugh as they compete in crazy camp games, sing silly campfire songs, enjoy engaging activities, and make new friends. It’s a traditional summer camp experience with a classical twist!
| Great Hearts Summer Camp |
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| Program Hours | M-F 8:00 am-6:00 pm Drop-off begins at 7:45 am |
| Cost | $250/week/scholar* Registration Fee: $35/scholar |
| Additional Details | Includes Summer Shirt. |
| One-time registration fee is non-refundable. No refunds after May 1st. $15 change fee per camp. |
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Week 1 (June 3-7) – Operation Summer Camp: The mission, should you choose to accept it, is to kick start Summer with this exciting week of camp! Campers will transform into ‘special agents’ as they take on STEM challenges to sharpen their skills. They will match fingerprints, create secret agent gadgets, and learn to decipher codes and body language. When they successfully complete their mission, they will graduate as a Great Hearts ‘certified special agent cadet.’
Week 2 (June 10-14) – Nature’s Hidden Wonders: “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust.
This week campers will discover marvels of the natural world often hidden in plain sight. They will explore the world around them with new eyes as they seek understanding of some of nature’s most magnificent wonders. Campers will step into nature through activities such as making bat boxes, investigating the incredible life cycle of fungi, exploring how electromagnetism is connected to sea turtle migration, and more!
Registration for Summer 2024 opens on January 24, 2024.
Kinder Readiness
Grades: For Incoming Kinder (and Wait-Listed Kinder) Students Only
Students must be at least 4 years old and fully potty-trained.
Unique Weekly Programs: June 3-14, 2024
Space is limited! We highly suggest registering early to reserve your space.
The Kindergarten Readiness summer program is designed to help students transition to the classroom community with ease. Students will practice fundamental skills, following directions, and learn teacher expectations. They will learn the joy that comes from learning to demonstrate self-control, build confidence through accomplishing new tasks, and start making new friends. Our teachers will model everything they will need to know about what it means to be a Great Hearts Western Hills Scholar! Students will wear the Great Hearts Western Hills school uniform as outlined in the family handbook and bring a snack.
With a unique curriculum each week, you can register for one or both weeks of Kinder Readiness to help your kindergarten scholar prepare for the exciting year ahead!
| Great Hearts Kinder Readiness |
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| Program Hours | M-F 8:00 am-12:15 pm Drop-off begins at 7:45 am |
| Cost | $159/week/scholar Registration Fee: $25/scholar |
| One-time registration fee is non-refundable. No refunds after May 1st. $15 change fee per camp. |
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Registration for Summer 2024 opens on January 24, 2024.
For program questions, please contact the Campus Coordinator at: Programs.WesternHills@GreatHeartsTXSchools.org
For assistance registering, please contact Programs.Billing@GreatHeartsTXSchools.org
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Do Summer Programs provide lunch and/or snack?
No. We ask that you pack the following for your scholar for Summer Programs:
Summer Camp: One morning snack, one afternoon snack, lunch
Kinder Readiness: One morning snack (We also ask that Kinder Readiness scholars bring a backpack.)
Q. What is the dress code for Summer Programs?
The dress code for Summer Programs are as follows:
SUMMER CAMP:
SHIRTS: students may wear any GHA Summer shirt, GHA spirit shirt, GHA athletic shirt or any SOLID colored shirt.
SHORTS: students may wear plain, logo-free, uniform-style shorts in khaki, black or navy. They may also wear navy or black athletic shorts. All shorts must reach mid-thigh and cannot be form fitting (no bike shorts or gymnastic apparel). Uniform pants are allowed.
FOOTWEAR: students may wear plain, logo-free tennis shoes. Shoes that make noise or shoes that light up are NOT permitted. Open-toed shoes will NOT be permitted.
KINDER READINESS: The Great Hearts Western Hills uniform as outlined in the parent handbook. We also ask Kinder Readiness scholars to bring a backpack.
Q. What if my summer plans change? Can I get a refund?
No refunds will be issued after May 1st. Registration fees are not refundable. Any refunds issued before May 1st will be less registration fees. There is a $15 change fee for changing camp dates. For questions regarding your account or registering, please contact the Billing Specialist at Programs.Billing@GreatHeartsTXSchools.org.
Q. What if I am on a waitlist for a Summer Program?
View the PDF version of The Summer Programs Waitlist Policy and Procedures.