2026 NIA - Camp Starkweather Registration
Week 1 - Builders and Bricks Week – June 29 th – July 2 nd
A hands-on week dedicated to designing, building, and exploring! Campers will use LEGO bricks to tackle creative challenges, collaborate with peers, and bring their imaginations to life. Through guided builds, free-play construction, and create brick-inspired art, campers will strengthen problem-solving skills, creativity, and teamwork, all while having tons of fun. This engaging week blends engineering concepts, artistic expression, and imaginative play in a fun, supportive camp environment, perfect for builders of all skill levels.
Week 2 - Journey Across the Globe Week – July 6 th – July 10 th
Pack your imagination as campers travel the globe in just one week! Each day, campers will “visit” two different countries through hands-on crafts, music, games, and stories. Activities include creating passports, building famous landmarks, designing cultural art projects, and perhaps learning traditional dances from around the world. This exciting week celebrates global cultures, creativity, and curiosity, all at Camp Starkweather!
Week 3 Winter in July Week – July 13 th – July 17 th
Who says winter fun is only for cold weather? During Winter in July Week, campers will cool down with frosty-themed activities, creative crafts, and playful games inspired by the magic of winter—all in the middle of summer! Campers will enjoy hands-on projects such as making paper snowflakes, creating winter art and icy science experiments, and designing cozy-themed crafts. Throughout the week, campers will take part in winter-inspired games, movement activities, team challenges, and imaginative play centered around snowy adventures. Winter in July Week brings the magic of winter to summer camp in a fun, refreshing way, no mittens required!
Week 4 Splash-tastic Week – July 20 th – July 24 th
Get ready to make a splash! Each day, campers will dive into a variety of water-filled adventures, squirt guns, sprinklers, water balloons, and more! Our staff will supervise every activity to keep the fun safe and worry-free. Be sure to send your child in water-friendly clothing and a towel, because this week promises to be wet, wild, and full of laughter!
Week 5 Thinkers & Tinkerers Week – July 27 th – July 31 st
Ignite your child’s curiosity and creativity during STEM Week! Campers will explore science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting hands-on experiments, building challenges, and problem-solving activities. From designing simple machines and coding mini projects to conducting wacky science experiments, each day encourages critical thinking, teamwork, and a love of discovery. STEM Week turns learning into a playful adventure where imaginations run wild and every camper becomes an inventor!
Week 6 Brushes and Beyond Week – August 3 rd – August 7 th
Unleash your child’s imagination during Art Week! Campers will dive into a colorful world of creativity, exploring painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed-media projects. Each day, children will experiment with different techniques and materials, bringing their unique ideas to life while building confidence and self-expression. From creating collaborative murals to crafting fun, hands-on masterpieces, Art Week celebrates creativity, curiosity, and the joy of making something amazing, no experience required!
