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Specialty middle camp offerings (grades entering in fall 2025)

Ocean State Adventures–New!
Fifth to eighth grade 
8am-12pm June 23rd to 27th
Let’s hit the road! This new program will take campers off site to a variety of locations in Rhode Island. With stops like Rock Spot Climbing, Colt State Park, Blithewold, and more, every day will be a new adventure somewhere in the Ocean State! $350 (half day)

Restaurant Run
Fifth to eighth grade 
Two one-week sessions: 12-4pm June 23rd to 27th and July 28th to August 1st
Interested in learning more about the restaurant business, local establishments, AND delicious food? Join us in the off-campus venture to local restaurants to experience a variety of foods while we get to know some of the people behind the kitchens and operations of these fantastic eateries. Transportation is included for this camp. $300 (half day)

Speech and Debate with Rose Debate - New!
Fifth to eighth grade 
8am-12pm July 7th to 11th
Today, critical thinking and effective debating skills are more essential than ever before. Rose Debate has developed techniques and content to foster these skills in students, sharpening their minds and bolstering their confidence in communication. In this one-week, half-day speech and debate camp, campers will learn principles of debate theory, research, and effective argumentation; practice persuasive rhetoric with organization and signposting; and compete in practice debate rounds with live feedback. $325 (half day)

Gordon Theater: Creating a Character - New!
Fifth to eighth grade 
12-4pm July 7th to 11th
For campers of all experience levels, this program centers on character breakdown and character development. Campers will work on short monologues and scenes with a partner over the course of the week. They will discover who their characters are and how they can portray them on stage through movement activities, games, conversations, and individual and group work. Family and friends are welcome to join us for a showcase on Friday to meet these original and creative characters! $230 (half day)

Interview Prep Camp with Rose Debate - New!
Fifth to eighth grade 
8am-12pm July 14th to 18th
This program prepares students to feel confident and stand out in an interview setting. Students will learn techniques to field and respond to tough questions, polish their clarity and diction, and sell their own strengths and accomplishments. They will gain new proficiencies in spontaneous presentation, interpersonal skills, and critical thinking. Students will also have the opportunity to practice their skills with fun in-class drills and mock interviews. $325 (half day)

Business Leadership Camp with Rose Debate - New!
Fifth to eighth grade 
12pm-4pm July 14th to 18th
Rose Debate believes in each student’s potential to do big things and can assist in their professional development by sharing skills in teamwork, entrepreneurship, and business management. In this Business Leadership Program, campers will have a blast learning essential tools and virtues of the ideal team player; practicing building resumes, elevator pitches, professional emails, and product presentations; and building ingenuity and entrepreneurship with a Shark Tank Competition. The program is project and presentation based, with a myriad of opportunities for students to develop their newly acquired skills. Frequent practice and personalized feedback is the cornerstone of this unique camp experience! $325 (half day)

Camp Cook-off
Fifth to eighth grade
8am-12pm July 21st to 25th
If you’ve ever wanted to enter “Kitchen Stadium” or get “Chopped,” this camp is for you! Campers will learn about ingredients and how to combine them in exciting food challenges. Working individually and in small groups with SAGE Dining Food Service Director Chef Matt Allen, campers will compete to conceive of and create a variety of dishes using kitchen tools and appliances. See you at the Judges' Table! $250 (half day)

Virtual Reality Game Design Program with Winners Circle XR Academy - New!
Fifth to eighth grade
12-4pm July 21st to 25th
Step into the world of immersive technology with our Virtual Reality Game Design Program! During this one-week, half-day experience, students will design and develop their own virtual reality games, exploring the creative process from concept to execution. Participants will gain hands-on experience using cutting-edge software, which they can access for the entire school year to continue refining their skills. With a maximum of 10 students per session, this program ensures a collaborative and personalized learning environment that brings innovation to life. $330 (half day)

Boys+ Basketball Camp - New!
Second to eighth grade 
9am-3pm (free play/open gym available from 8-9am and 3-3:30pm) July 28th to August 1st
Led by: Peter Soto, Gordon's Director of Wellness Initiatives and Athletics Programming and basketball coach, and Matthew Boyd, Gordon's Middle School Director
Basketball is a team sport! While many athletic camps emphasize individual skill building and game play strategy, participants at Gordon will not only learn and develop the fundamentals of basketball and have multiple opportunities to practice those skills in games, they will also experience what it means to be a valued member of a team. This program will also highlight the contributions that people of all gender identities have made in the world of basketball. Each day will include station work, mini-clinics, a variety of game play situations and appropriate rest and downtime between sessions in which these players are competing and working so hard! All campers who identify as boys or non-binary are welcome to participate. Schedules will also include outdoor time, water play, sports, games, and other activities. $395 (full day)

Drone Aviation Program with Winners Circle XR Academy - New!
Fifth to eighth grade
8am-12pm July 28th to August 1st
Take to the skies in this exciting Drone Aviation Program! Over the course of one week, students will learn the essentials of drone operation and safety while working toward becoming FAA Recreational Drone Aviators. Through hands-on practice, participants will build their flying skills, including drone racing, navigation, and agility training. This half-day program is perfect for aspiring drone pilots looking to combine fun and technical expertise. With small class sizes of up to 10 students, everyone receives personalized instruction and plenty of flight time. $330 (half day)

Girls+ Basketball Camp
Second to eighth grade 
9am-3pm August 4th to 8th (free play/open gym available from 8-9am and 3-3:30pm)
Led by Veronica Jutras, Gordon’s Assistant Head of School for Institutional Advancement and Community Engagement and former Division I player and coach, and Peter Soto, Gordon's Director of Wellness Initiatives and Athletics Programming and basketball coach
Basketball is a team sport! While many athletic camps emphasize individual skill building and game play strategy, participants at Gordon will not only learn and develop the fundamentals of basketball and have multiple opportunities to practice those skills in games, they will also experience what it means to be a valued member of a team. The camp will focus particularly around girl identity by highlighting elite women's basketball programs–the opportunities that exist through college basketball and the WNBA. It will also highlight the contributions that people of all gender identities have made in the world of basketball. Each day will include station work, mini-clinics, a variety of game play situations and appropriate rest and downtime between sessions in which these players are competing and working so hard! All campers who identify as girls or non-binary are welcome to participate. Schedules will also include outdoor time, water play, sports, games, and other activities. $395 (full day)

Met Links Junior Golf Camp - New!
Fifth to eighth grade 
8am-12pm August 4th to 8th
This week-long program, led by Luke Dermody, Director of Golf and PGA Associate, with assistance from supporting staff, will introduce kids to the great game of golf. Campers will learn the basic skills behind driving, chipping and putting and will have the opportunity to play on the actual golf course. The camp will also emphasize life skills that go hand in hand with golf, such as patience and integrity. Met Links will provide clubs for any campers who need them. Drop off and pick up is at Met Links in East Providence. Please contact the camp director if your camper is also participating in an afternoon program at Gordon School. $250 (half day)

All Things Dungeons and Dragons
Fifth to eighth grade
12-4pm August 4th to 8th
Led by Emma Platt, Gordon alum
Are you ready for epic adventures this summer? For campers who enjoy D&D, this is your one-stop shop to play, imagine, and create. Campers will not only engage in game playing but also explore character creation and development through creative writing, world building projects, and collaborative group work. $220 (half day)

Gordon Lacrosse Camp - New!
Second to eighth grade 
8:30am-3pm August 11th to 15th (drop off from 8:30-9am, pick up from 3-3:30pm)
This new lacrosse program, under the direction of Coach Brian Williams, is designed to improve the fundamentals and skill sets for all players. An emphasis will be placed on having fun, respecting the game of lacrosse, and promoting excellent sportsmanship.

The curriculum will include but is not limited to passing, catching, shooting, dodging, cutting, cradling, stick protection, ground ball work, individual and team defense, individual and team offense, clearing, riding, faceoffs, wing play, transition, and goalie play. Games will be played daily. The camp will also include wall ball techniques, detailed explanation of rules, stick maintenance, and lacrosse terminology. 

This program is open to all campers who identify as boys or non-binary and girls or non-binary. Though the programs for boys and non-binary and girls and non-binary lacrosse camps will take place simultaneously, the groups will not compete against each other. Each group will be coached according to the specific rules of their sport.

Players are required to provide their own equipment, along with their own lunch, snacks, water bottles, and sunscreen.

Coach Brian Williams is the head coach of Moses Brown girls lacrosse (RIIL Division I State Champions: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024). He is also the Head Coach and Founder of Team 401 Lacrosse and a US Lacrosse Level 3 Certified Women’s Coach. Brian has also coached and directed at Providence Youth Lacrosse, New England Select Lacrosse League, and Next Level Lacrosse. He is a two-time National Federation of High Schools Coach of the Year Award winner for Rhode Island Girls Lacrosse and a two-time Rhode Island Interscholastic League Coach of the Year Award winner for Girls Lacrosse. $475 (full day)

Garden to Table and Beyond! - New!
Fifth to eighth grade 
8am-12pm August 11th to 15th
Led by Susan Reenan
Calling all budding gardeners, chefs, and artists! Join us in the Gordon Community Garden this summer for a hands-on adventure where you'll harvest fresh veggies and learn to prepare them using traditional methods like canning and drying. Experiment with herbs and flowers to create natural remedies, dive into vertical gardening techniques, and help maintain and beautify our growing space. Plus, let your creativity bloom with garden-inspired art projects. Together, we'll plant late summer crops and make lasting contributions to the garden while having fun, learning new skills, and connecting with nature. Come grow with us! $240 (half day)

The Business of Babysitting
Fifth to eighth grade
12pm-4pm August 11th to 15th
Are you an aspiring babysitter or a babysitter who would like to improve their skills? This program will cover it all--the basics of infant and childcare, age-appropriate activities that are fun AND safe, caregiver communication, managing challenging situations, and more. Included in this program is certification through the Child and Babysitting Safety course, provided by CPR and Safety Classes of Rhode Island. With the opportunity to role play different childcare scenarios, speaking to caregivers, and working with first aid treatments, The Business of Babysitting will prepare you for anything! $315 (half day)

Quest for the Cup
Nursery to eighth grade
8am-4pm June 30th to July 3rd (no camp on July 4th)
Join us for four fun days filled with engaging team-based games, activities, competitions, and missions with one goal in mind…to secure the Golden Gordie Cup! Campers will be placed into groups based on their grade levels. Within each of these groups, campers will be further divided into color groups. In our daily activities, campers will bank points for their color groups. Points can be earned in so many ways–team spirit, cooperation, scoring a goal, completing a mission, solving a puzzle, helping others, and more. Campers will work together indoors and outdoors–all across Gordon’s campus–as they earn points for their colors and support their friends along the way. We’ll track each color’s point totals throughout the week and announce the group with the most points at the end of the week in a camp-wide celebration. Only one question remains…campers–are you ready to conquer the Quest for the Cup?!? $320 (full day)

Summer at Gordon at Mother of Hope Camp
Nursery to eighth grade
8am-4pm August 18th to 22nd
Pack your gear–Summer at Gordon is heading off-campus again! During the week of August 18th, campers and Summer at Gordon’s staff will have exclusive use of the 125+ acres at Mother of Hope Camp in Chepachet, RI. Summer at Gordon’s daily schedules will be built around amazing outdoor amenities that include a private lake and beach, hiking trails, playground, a low ropes course, an archery field, sports fields, outdoor pavilions, a basketball court, amphitheater, and more. This will be an unforgettable experience you won’t want to miss! Transportation between Gordon and Mother of Hope will be provided for all campers. $520 (full day)

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