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PINECREST PAVILION SUMMER CAMP
Pinecrest Pavilion offers one-week camp sessions for pre-kindergarten through 6th-grade campers. Rising 7th graders who have attended Pinecrest Pavilion or Pinecrest School are also welcome for any sessions. Summer days are filled with FUN, in-person play and learning, with a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, arts and crafts, STEAM experiments and nature discovery, games and puzzles, making and building, and more! Every Friday we also celebrate a successful week of camp by having a fun whole camp activity like special performances, bouncy houses, and popsicles!
Additional to camp programming, Pinecrest is offering Summer Workshops. Workshops are a great way to combine fun with a more in-depth understanding of a child’s specialty interests. These Workshops offer already registered Pinecrest campers an excellent opportunity to explore new activities, hone existing hobbies, discover hidden talents, and develop essential skills. Each Workshop takes place outside of the camp classroom during the camp day and has a unique additional price structure, age group, and content. Scroll below to the Workshop section to learn more.
After-care is available for all full-day students until 6 p.m. We are also exploring the possibility of adding a before-care option if staffing supports this; we will not know the answer to this until closer to the start of the summer. If we are able to offer before-care, we anticipate it would run from 8-8:30 a.m. Before-care is not something we can guarantee at this time.
ATTENDING PINECREST PAVILION:
Pinecrest Pavilion K-6 camp is open to children who are rising kindergarten through rising 6th grade in the upcoming school year. Pre-kindergarten camp is open to children who will turn age 4 by September 30 of the upcoming school year (or who attend Pinecrest School preschool already), who are toilet-trained, and who have previously attended a preschool. Rising 7th graders who have attended Pinecrest Pavilion or Pinecrest School are also welcome for any sessions that include 6th graders.
Former Pinecrest School students or Pinecrest Pavilion campers who are rising 8th graders through age 15 during the summer of camp are invited to apply as Assistants-in-Training (AITs); if accepted, the family is invited to register them as AITs using the general camp registration form. For interest in applying as an AIT please contact Ms. Aumann directly at camp@pinecrestschool.org.
GENERAL CAMP SCHEDULE:
Pinecrest Pavilion at Pinecrest School offers 1-week camp sessions that run throughout 8 weeks from June 16 to August 8, 2025. See the schedule section below for specific session dates.
Families can choose either a half-day or full-day camp for Pre-kindergarten campers. The full-day pre-kindergarten camp hours are 8:50 – 3:35 pm. The half-day pre-kindergarten camp hours are 8:50 – 12:05. After-care is available for full-day pre-kindergarten campers until 6 p.m
K-6 camp is designed as a full-day camp from 8:50 -3:35.
SUMMER CAMP WORKSHOPS
SESSION WORKSHOP DETAILS
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SUMMER WORKSHOP: What is a Workshop?
For the first time, Pinecrest Pavilion is introducing specialty workshops! Workshops are a great way to combine fun with a more in-depth understanding of a child’s specialty interests. These workshops offer already registered Pinecrest campers an additional opportunity to explore new activities, hone existing hobbies, discover hidden talents, and develop fundamental skills. Each Workshop’s pricing, age group, and content is different. The workshops are in addition to the regular camp activities, meaning campers will still participate in the most special of camp class activities such as all-camp special assemblies, recess, and more. Between these workshops and typical Pinecrest Camp, your child is sure to find something they are excited to learn more about!
Registration by clicking on the registration links below. Please note, that registration for camp Workshops is only available for campers who are already registered for Pinecrest Pavilion in that camp session. Upon registration for a camp Workshop, there will be a $50 deposit.
In the following tabs, you will find thoughtful descriptions of each session Workshop including price, timing, and camp minimums and maximums. Pinecrest Pavilion reserves the right to cancel any session at any time due to not meeting camp Workshop minimums.
SESSION 1 WORKSHOP: Cooperative Games & Water Play with Royal Athletes
Age: Pre-K- 7 Price: $200 Timing: Half-day, Daily in Session 1 Camp Minimum: 6 Campers Camp Maximum: 20 Campers
This workshop focuses on teamwork, problem-solving, and, most importantly, FUN! Campers will participate in a variety of cooperative games such as relay races, scavenger hunts, and team challenges. Since it’s summer, we’ll add a splash of excitement with water-based activities like sponge tag, water races, and water balloon toss competitions! Students will be broken into age appropriate groups.
SESSION 2 WORKSHOP: Fantastic Fossils & Where to Find Them with Science Seed
Grade: Pre-K – 2 Price: $280 Timing: Full-day, Daily in Session 2 Camp Minimum: 8 campers Camp Maximum: 20 campers
Campers will explore the world of fossils and geology! Campers will erupt their own volcanoes, create and excavate a dino dig, explore real fossils of all kinds, make a cast of a real fossil, learn about the rock and water cycles, and more! The day is rounded out by outdoor recess, story time tied to the day’s science, free reading, exploration, and a daily journal entry.
SESSION 3 WORKSHOP: Agent Undercover & Sea, Sand & Surf with Mad Science
Grade: Pre-k – 5th Grade Price: K-5: $175 Pre-k: $100 Timing: K-5: 1 hr morning session, Daily in Session 3 Pre-k: 35-minute morning session, Daily in Session 3 Camp Minimum: K-5: 10 campers Pre-k: 6 campers Camp Maximum: K-5: 15 campers Pre-k: 10
Agent Undercover:
Campers will get into gear with Agent Undercover and learn what it takes to be successful in the spy world. With the Undercover Observer that students make and take home, they will step into the shoes of a spy in action. Campers will enjoy sessions that allow them to grow key skills for agents undercover.
Sea, Sand & Surf:
Discover the ocean and the creatures that live in it! Learn all about the science behind things in the ocean in this hands-on look at the sea, sand and surf. See how sand is created and observe shells up close. Discover what creatures live in the sea and even play a game about conservationists and predators!Children explore the science of the sea and learn about what sand is made from, how shells are used by animals for protection, and what animals live in the ocean. They make their own ocean bottle to take home.
SESSION 4 WORKSHOP: Theatre Fundamentals with National Children’s Theater
Grade: K-7 Price: $175 Timing: Broken into groups of K-2nd and 3rd- 7th in half-day sessions, Daily in Session 4 Camp Minimum: 9 campers Camp Maximum: 15 campers
Theatre education workshop with a focus on creative play, improvisation (theatre games), art and design projects, performance fundamentals, and rehearsing a final performance for sharing with friends & family. Families will be invited to enjoy the performance, and the date and time will be shared closer to the camp session.
SESSION 5 WORKSHOP: Radical Rides using LEGO® Materials with Play-Well
Grade: K-7 Price: $175 Timing: Half-day session broken into age groups K-2 and 3-7 from, Daily in Session 5 Camp Minimum: 10 campers Camp Maximum: 15 campers
Start your engines with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts as you dive into the vast world of vehicles! Build and design an array of exciting machines, traversing land, sea, and air, with the assistance of experienced Play-Well instructors. Learn about the engineering principles behind motors, gears, and everything that vrooms and zooms!
SESSION 6 WORKSHOP: Harmony Hour with Mr. Holland’s Music
Grades: K-7 Price: $150 Timing: 1 hour morning session, Daily in Session 6 Camp Minimum: There is no camp minimum Camp Maximum: 15 campers
Ages K-2 will focus on xylophone, learning a major scale and applying that to a song that will be performed at the end of the week. 3-7 will study on ukuleles. We’ll all work on the same song and have a “concert” for the last week where we can play together, accompanying one another. Families will be invited to enjoy the concert, and the date and time will be shared closer to the camp session.
SESSION 7 WORKSHOP: Yoga, Dance & Gymnastics with Power Tots & Yoga & Dance with Power Tots
Grade: Pre-K – 6th Grade Price: $150 Timing: 1 hr morning sessions, Daily in Session 7 Camp Minimum: 6 campers Camp Maximum: 10 campers for Pre-K – 2nd and 15 campers for 3rd- 6th Grade
Yoga, Dance & Gymnastics with Power Tots – Pre-k – 2nd Grade & Yoga & Dance with Power Tots – 3rd – 6th Grade
In gymnastics, campers will learn fundamental skills like rolls and handstands on exciting equipment. Dance time will introduce basic ballet and jazz steps, encouraging creative expression and musicality. For some calmer moments, yoga integrates imaginative poses and breathing techniques, promoting body awareness and flexibility. All programs are designed to be age-appropriate and provide a fun, supportive environment for children to discover their active expression.
SESSION 8 WORKSHOP: Coach Sanowar’s Soccer Camp - Small Goal® Soccer Camp with Sanowar Fitness
Grade: 2-7 Price: $175 Timing: Half-day session, Daily in Session 8 Camp Minimum: 5 campers Camp Maximum: 12 campers
A fast paced, small-sided soccer game played on a smaller field with less players and no goalkeepers. It’s an excellent way to keep players active in a fun environment while helping them build their fitness, self-confidence and technical skills.
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SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE
2025 CAMP SESSION DATES
Session 1: June 16 – 20 (4-day session because of the Juneteenth holiday)
Session 2: June 23 – 27
Session 3: June 30 – July 4 (4-day session because of the July 4th holiday)
Session 4: July 7 – 11
Session 5: July 14 – 18
Session 6: July 21- 25
Session 7: July 28 – August 1
Session 8: August 4 – 8
SUMMER CAMP FAQs
What should my child bring or wear to camp?
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Morning snack, afternoon snack, and lunch
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Bag or backpack
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Comfortable play clothing that might get messy!
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Hat and/or sunglasses (outdoor use only)
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Each camper will receive a complimentary Pinecrest Pavilion t-shirt, which will be distributed on the first day of first session. The Pinecrest t-shirt is not a camp uniform. Campers are encouraged to wear their camp t-shirts whenever they would like and any spirit days.
**Campers should not bring any personal items such as mobile phones, iPods, collectibles, handheld gaming devices, and/or any other electronic devices. Pinecrest School is not responsible for any items lost or damaged that have been brought into camp for any reason. Please label everything with a name or initials.
What should my child bring or wear to camp?
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Morning snack, afternoon snack, and lunch
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Bag or backpack
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Comfortable play clothing that might get messy!
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Hat and/or sunglasses (outdoor use only)
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Each camper will receive a complimentary Pinecrest Pavilion t-shirt, which will be distributed on the first day of first session. The Pinecrest t-shirt is not a camp uniform. Campers are encouraged to wear their camp t-shirts whenever they would like and any spirit days.
**Campers should not bring any personal items such as mobile phones, iPods, collectibles, handheld gaming devices, and/or any other electronic devices. Pinecrest School is not responsible for any items lost or damaged that have been brought into camp for any reason. Please label everything with a name or initials.
What and when will my child eat?
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There will be a mid-morning snack break. Campers should bring a small snack from home.
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Full-day campers should bring a bag lunch and drink; lunch is not provided.
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Half-day pre-kindergarten campers will eat only a morning snack.
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Full-day pre-kindergarten campers should bring a morning and afternoon snack.
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K-6 campers attending after-care will also eat an afternoon snack.
**Microwaves and refrigeration are not available. All food including snacks should be brought to camp in a lunch box or bag. Lunches must be clearly labeled with the child’s name and date (this is a Commonwealth of Virginia licensing requirement).
Can I get a receipt for tax or other purposes?
If you would like a receipt, please submit a request to business@pinecrestschool.org. Advanced notice is required. Receipts will be processed as soon as possible. Patience is appreciated as the school’s Finance Associate works on a part-time schedule.
PINECREST PAVILION POLICIES
Medication Administration
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Parents/guardians of any child requiring prescription medication during the camp day are required to submit an Authorization to Administer Medication form that has been completed by parents/guardians and the child’s physician. This form is available in the Summer Camp Forms section of the website. Pinecrest accepts only the Pinecrest School Authorization to Administer Medication form. A separate form must be provided for each medication being used. Form(s) must be on file by the due date, or within 7 days of registering if registering after this date. A guideline sheet for how to ensure this form is filled out correctly will be provided to parents/guardians in advance by the Pinecrest office.
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Medication should be brought to Pinecrest at the beginning of the week by a parent/guardian and must be picked up at the end of the week by a parent/guardian. Children may not transport their own medication. All medication must be in the original container, with the child’s name, the name of the medication and the dose of the medication indicated on the prescription label. All medications are placed in a locked location and may be dispensed only by the Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director, Head of School or Administrative Assistant.
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Pinecrest School does not dispense non-prescription medication unless it is part of an allergy management protocol, and we have a Pinecrest School Authorization to Administer Medication form on file. Please arrange dispensing times, so that medication is not required during the hours your child will attend camp.