Enrichment Programs for Girls | Grades 5–8

Elms summer camps are about more than staying busy — it’s about discovering interests, building confidence, and forming friendships in a supportive all-girls environment.

At Our Lady of the Elms, summer learning looks a little different, and that’s by design. Our summer camps for girls entering grades 5–8 invite students to explore new interests, stretch their creativity, and build confidence in a setting designed just for them.

Open to current Elms students and girls new to the Elms, each camp is led by experienced educators and instructors who understand how girls learn best. Small group sizes, hands-on experiences, and an encouraging atmosphere ensure every camper is seen, heard, and supported.

Camp at a Glance

  • All-Girls Camps

  • Grades 5–8

  • 4-Day Sessions

  • Morning & Afternoon Sessions

  • $175–$185 (includes materials & shirt)

  • Small group sizes

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Why Parents Choose Elms Summer Camps

This section matters — it’s where you differentiate.

  • All-Girls Advantage: Girls are free to try, fail, lead, and speak up without pressure or comparison.

  • Confidence-Building by Design: Camps emphasize collaboration, creativity, leadership, and self-expression.

  • Real Enrichment: These aren’t babysitting programs — they’re thoughtfully designed learning experiences.

  • Trusted Educators: Led by Elms faculty and qualified instructors who know how to engage middle school girls.

  • A Natural Introduction to Elms: For new families, camps offer an authentic taste of the Elms experience.

Program Overview

Who:
Girls entering Grades 5–8 (Elms students and non-Elms students welcome)

Format:
• 4-day camps
• Morning (8:30–11:30 a.m.) or Afternoon (1:00–4:00 p.m.) sessions
• Held in Elms classrooms and campus spaces (1375 West Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio)

Camp Size:
• Small groups intentionally designed for personalized attention

What’s Included:
• Instruction and materials
• Elms Summer Camp t-shirt
• A welcoming, all-girls learning environment

Cost:
• Most camps: $175 per camp
• Art camps: $185 per camp (includes additional materials)

Camp Offerings & Schedules

  • Dates:
    • June 8–11 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    • June 22–25 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Cost: $175

    Explore ballet and modern dance while building confidence, creativity, and body awareness. Campers learn the elements of dance and how movement communicates meaning, culminating in original choreography and group collaboration.
    Dance attire recommended but flexible.

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  • Dates:
    • June 8–11 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    • June 22–25 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Cost: $175

    A fun, immersive introduction to French language and culture through games, music, food, crafts, and conversation. Designed for middle school learners to build confidence while exploring the Francophone world.

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  • Dates:
    • June 8–11 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    • June 22–25 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Cost: $175

    Students explore Mandarin language and Chinese culture through hands-on activities, music, crafts, and interactive learning. Emphasis is placed on confidence, curiosity, and communication.

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  • Dates:
    • July 6–9 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    • July 13–16 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Cost: $175

    Designed to spark curiosity and confidence, this camp challenges girls to work collaboratively on real-world STEM problems. Activities include engineering challenges, motion and energy experiments, environmental innovation, and creative science projects.

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  • Dates:
    • July 6–9 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Cost: $175

    Campers explore acting through games, improvisation, scene study, and performance. Girls practice movement, expression, imagination, and teamwork — ending the week with a final performance.

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  • Cost: $185 per camp

    Week 1 (June 8–11): Let’s Make a Movie!
    Create a claymation film from start to finish — writing, storyboarding, sculpting, and filming using stop-motion technology.

    Week 2 (June 22–25): Under-the-Sea Paint Week
    Inspired by ocean muralist Robert Wyland, campers create large-scale murals, prints, and textured watercolor works.

    Week 3 (July 6–9): Elms Paris Fashion Week
    Design fashion illustrations, jewelry, logos, and fabric pieces while learning about fashion and branding.

    Week 4 (July 13–16): Christmas in July or Critter Creation
    Choose between crafting a nativity scene or designing original polymer clay creatures and habitats.

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  • Dates:
    • June 8–11 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    • June 22–25 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
    Cost: $175
    (Minimum of 6 campers)

    A skill-focused camp emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship. All skill levels welcome.

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  • Dates:
    • June 8–11 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    • June 22–25 | 8:30–11:30 a.m.
    Cost: $175
    (Minimum of 6 campers)

    Girls learn passing, catching, route running, and teamwork in a fun, supportive environment designed to build confidence and athletic skills.

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Ready to join us this summer?

Space is limited to maintain small group experiences. Camps will run with a minimum enrollment.

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