Reserve Summer
Pioneer a magical summer
We have an incredible lineup of offerings that explore all areas of interests — theater, tennis, digital fabrication, adventure, coding, basketball, art, slime and more! Browse through our digital catalog below to see our full list. Pro tip: enter the grade your child is currently in, and the system will filter all the camps available in the age range!
Questions? Feel free to contact reservesummer@wra.net or call 330.650.9735.
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Traditional Camps
Adventure Camp
An activity- and enrichment-based kids day camp — have fun and make friends!
Here at WRA, we’re always ready for an adventure! If your child wants to broaden their horizons by trying new things, meeting new people and participating in developmentally appropriate group activities all while having fun and making new friends, Adventure Camp is the place to be this summer! In addition to traditional games and sports, campers will enjoy field trips, hikes, swimming and crafts all while enjoying WRA’s historical campus and the beautiful region of northeast Ohio. Campers will have the opportunity to cool off from the sun in WRA’s famous Ellsworth Hall dining room where they will enjoy a lunch prepared by nationally published Chef Eddie Mundy and his staff. Just a taste of what WRA has to offer!
Ages: 6 - 13 | Coed Camp | Full and Half Day Camp
Price:
- Full Day (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) | $500
- Half Day (9 a.m. – noon; 1 – 4 p.m.) | $250
- 4th of July Week (Session 4) Full Day | $400
- 4th of July Week (Session 4) Half Day | $200
Dates: We offer seven weeks of Adventure Camp, and each session offers a full or half day experience. Please note session four is a four-day week as it falls during the Fourth of July.
Session 1: June 10 – 14
Session 2: June 17 – 21
Session 3: June 24 – 38
Session 4: July 1 – 5 (4th of July Week — a Four-Day Week)
Session 5: July 8 – 12
Session 6: July 15 – 19
Session 7: July 22 – 26
Art Camps
LET'S CREATE! ART CAMP
Join local Hudson artist and art instructor, Jackie Palumbo, owner of Art by Jackie, for a vibrant and creative adventure! We will explore various styles of art and mediums from traditional to unconventional. The kids will be in an encouraging atmosphere to develop their skills and discover new ones while having a blast! Completed projects will be sent home that day if dry, or at the end of the week. Come dressed in paint clothes. All supplies are included.
Ages 7 – 12 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $300
Venue: WRA Art Room inside our Knight Fine Arts Center
Dates: July 8 – 12
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
"Mix it Up" Art Camp
Discover the exciting world of mixed media art! Local artist and art instructor, Jackie Palumbo of Art by Jackie, will guide you through a variety of techniques that combine different materials and processes, encouraging you to experiment, and express your unique artistic voice. You will get to work with a wide range of materials, including paper, fabric, found objects, paints, inks, and more. You will also experiment with various application techniques, such as layering, collage, decoupage, and impasto. Completed projects will be sent home that day if dry, or at the end of the week. Come dressed in paint clothes. All supplies are included.
Ages 12+ | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $350
Venue: WRA Art Room – Wang Innovation Center
Dates: July 15 – 19
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
digital music CAMP
Ever wonder how the music you love to listen to is created? Now you will be able to create it yourself! Learn the basics of music production and technology in this week-long summer camp. Explore digital music history from Mario to Minecraft, as well as create music that can be used on Spotify, iTunes, social media, websites, video games and more! The necessary technology is provided. Headphones are required. Led by WRA performing arts faculty member Mr. Ed Leonard.
Price: $300
Dates: July 22 – 26
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
STEM CAMPS
Digital Fabrication – “Maker Space” Camp
Led by WRA’s very own gifted Chief Innovation Officer Matt Gerber and his incredible team, campers will receive training, instruction and create several products each day. Campers will learn to make, create and innovate in WRA’s remarkable 6,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art, Wang Innovation Center. Campers will explore cutting edge techniques such as design, 3D scanning, garment and UV printing, vinyl cutting, poster and decal creation, laser and plasma cutting, electronics, robotics and more!
Ages 9 – 14 | Coed | Full Day Camp
Price: $550
Venue: WRA’s Wang Innovation Center
Dates: June 24 – June 28
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lunch is included.
Advanced Digital Fabrication – “Maker Space” Camp
Advanced Digital Fabrication Camp is designed for campers who have already attended and completed the Digital Fabrication Camp. This advanced camp allows participants to explore more advanced fabrication techniques and applications. Advanced Digital Fabrication Camp will be an interactive week building upon the skills and techniques already acquired. Campers will spend most of their week taking their skills to the next level of design and creation by learning about electronics, microprocesses, embroidery, sewing, CNC milling, molding, and casting, CNC routing, robotics and more.
Ages 9 – 14 | Coed | Full Day Camp
Price: $550
Venue: WRA’s Wang Innovation Center
Dates: July 8 - July 12
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lunch is included.
3d printing camp
Led by WRA’s very own gifted Program Director Matt Gerber and his team, campers will receive training, instruction and create several products each day. 3D Printing Camp is designed for campers who have already attended and completed the Digital Fabrication Camp. Ignite your passion for innovation at our new Western Reserve Academy 3D Printing Camp! Dive into the cutting-edge world of 3D printing and unlock your creativity in an immersive and hands-on environment. From mastering digital design tools to witnessing the magic of bringing your creations to life with our state-of-the-art 3D printers, this camp is tailored for elementary and middle school students eager to explore the limitless possibilities of this transformative technology. Engage in exciting projects, collaborate with fellow students, and develop valuable technical and problem-solving skills. Join us for an unforgettable week-long camp where you'll not only learn the fundamentals of 3D printing but also unleash your imagination and turn your ideas into reality using both resin and filament based 3D printers!
Ages 9 – 14 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $350
Venue: WRA’s Wang Innovation Center
Dates: July 15 – 19
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Who is CODEMOJI?
Codemoji is an educational technology company teaching young students in grades 1 – 8 how to code. Their programs also explore other computer science components such as gaming and various scientific concepts. Students learn to build basic web pages, animations, games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; conduct science experiments all while having fun at the same time!
Codemoji: Code It
Does your child love navigating how things work on a computer? CODEMOJI’s computer science programs teach students to enjoy all things related to coding and the web while building problem-solving and creative-thinking skills. Our staff of educators delivers clear, entertaining instruction to ensure students have fun while learning complex coding skills using popularized emojis that represent HTML text, which lowers the barriers to new coders and increases their excitement and understanding of computer science. Students build animations, websites, and video games; explore multiple coding languages; program robots; create STEM-based projects both on and offline and are encouraged to share their projects when they get home on our web-based platform. Students also work with interactive circuit boards to understand the basics of currents and work with their teacher to build a handful of fun hands-on projects!
Entering Grades 4 – 6 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $230
Venue: Seymour Hall
Dates: July 15 – 19
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Register Today!Codemoji: Creative Coding
It's never too early to learn the basics of coding and computer science when you're immersed in STEM activities! Students will collaborate to program robots to complete tasks, work with emojis as they dive into the online Codemoji platform and participate in offline unplugged coding activities and games. Throughout the program, students will design a website and learn to utilize their newly acquired coding skills to advance through interactive lessons. The Codemoji will challenge students as they advance through HTML, CS, and JS coding basics and promote the desire to continue their coding learning outside of the classroom.
Entering Grades 2 – 3 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $230
Venue: Seymour Hall
Dates: July 8 – 12 | 9 a.m. - Noon
Game On!
Is your child already a video game wizard? Let them take their skills and understanding to the next level and design their OWN game and screen animations! Codemoji's newest computer science class teaches students how to bring video game components to life and develop unique design concepts. Students leave class excited to show off their creations to friends and family!
Entering Grades 4 – 6 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $230
Venue: Seymour Hall
Dates: July 8 – 12 OR July 15 - 19
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
STEAM CAMPS
In addition to classic STEM learning that focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, STEAM programs also focus on the Arts such as humanities, language arts, music, visual arts, design and new media. STEAM investigates the same concepts as STEM but does this through inquiry and problem-based learning methods used in the creative process.
Who is Challenge Island?
Set sail for islands full of real life and virtual adventure! Challenge Island began 12 years ago in Atlanta, Georgia with the aim of getting children interested in history, geography, engineering and encouraging imagination. Today, Entrepreneur Magazine has ranked Challenge Island as the world’s #1 STEAM learning program.
Challenge Island: road trip usa camp
Rev up your R.V. for a cross country STEAM adventure! You and your tribe will engineer your way from sea to shining sea from the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge from the Hawaiian Volcanoes to the Floridian Theme Parks to an open road of exciting pit-stops in between. This imagination-fueled excursion across the USA promises to have campers smiling from coast to coast!
Ages 6 – 12 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $200
Venue: Western Reserve Academy
Dates: June 24 – 28
Time: 9 a.m. - Noon
Challenge Island: Slimetopia 3 — slime chefs on deck
Prepare to stir up the most delicious-looking slime recipes on the Seven Seas! You and your STEAM Team have been chosen to be slime sous chefs on the S.S. Slimetopia cruise ship and it’s up to you to "feed" the slime hungry passengers morning, noon and night! You'll mix up Belgian Waffle Slime, Fast Food Hamburger Slime, Ice Cream Sundae Slime and Spectacular Sushi Slime just to name a few. Slimetopia 3 is sure is sure to sell out in a squishy, squashy splash, so book your cruise cabin ooey, gooey fast! Note: Although the slimes in this camp may look and smell yummy, they are for playing not for tasting!
Ages 6 – 12 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $215
Venue: Western Reserve Academy
Dates: June 24 – 28
Time: 1 - 4 p.m.
Challenge Island: STEAM-Warts Camp of Wizards, Spells
Welcome to STEAMwarts Academy of Wizards, Spells and Potions! You’ll design your own wand and wizarding gear and be sorted into your perfect STEAM house. You'll take on a full load of wizarding classes from Transfiguration to Flying Broomsticks to Magical Beasts. You’ll mix up spellbinding potions, cast enchanting spells and make your own flying dragon. Camp will culminate with an enchanted graduation ceremony complete with butter beer and diplomas. STEAMwarts spots are sure to disappear like magic, so reserve yours today!
Ages 6 – 12 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $200
Venue: Western Reserve Academy
Dates: July 22 – 26
Time: 9 a.m. – Noon
Challenge Island: steam across the universe camp
3…2…1 Blastoff! You and a STEAM Team of astronaut friends will create your own Mission Control Station and soar through the universe. You’ll learn the spectacular science of space while taking on a galaxy of cosmically cool challenges - from Rocket Launch Day to Moon Day to Intergalactic Day to Alien Day. Don’t miss out on this out of this world Challenge Island camp!
Ages 6 – 12 | Coed | Half-Day Camp
Price: $200
Venue: Western Reserve Academy
Dates: July 22 – 26
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
SPORTS CAMPS
cavalittles basketball camp
Ages 4 - 7 as of June 10, 2024
Price: Early Bird: $125 + $10 Processing Fee, Regular: $150 + $10 Processing Fee
Venue: Murdough Athletic Center, Western Reserve Academy
Dates: June 10 – 13
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
cavs academy basketball camp
Ages 8 - 14 as of June 10, 2024
Price: Early Bird: $225 + $10 Processing Fee, Regular: $275 + $10 Processing Fee
Venue: Murdough Athletic Center, Western Reserve Academy
Dates: June 10 – 13
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
wra riflery camp
A safe and exciting introduction to the sport of riflery! Head coach of WRA’s Riflery team, Diccon Ong, will lead this week long program. Campers will use .177 air rifles in the school’s indoor riflery range. Campers will learn gun safety, the basic mechanics of air rifles and the essential elements of 3-position (prone, standing, kneeling) competitive shooting. In addition, athletes will gain valuable experience in enhancing concentration, self-reflection and patience - essential elements for success in any endeavor! Learn more about the sports that boasts 15 different Olympic events! All equipment and materials will be provided by WRA. 15 max campers.
Entering Grades 5 – 9 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $225
Venue: Murdough Athletic Center Multipurpose Room
Dates: June 10 – 14
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
Head Start Basketball
HEAD START BASKETBALL CAMPS emphasize the fundamentals of basketball with individual attention given to each young player. The campers will be taught the basic techniques of shooting, dribbling, passing, rebounding and defense. The camp will not only provide a fundamental base for each young player, but it will also be a fun and enjoyable experience for every camper.
Entering Grades 3 – 8 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $100
Venue: Western Reserve Academy
Dates: June 17 – 21
Time: 9 a.m. – noon
force volleyball
Includes fundamental drills, games and friendship for girls looking to be active, have some fun and develop a love for the game of volleyball!
Girls entering Grades 3 – 5 or entering Grades 6 - 8 | Half Day Camp
Price: $135
Venue: Western Reserve Academy
Dates: June 25 – 27
Times:
Grades 3 - 5 | 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Grades 6 - 8 | 12:30 - 3 p.m.
breakthrough Basketball
Entering Grades 4 – 9 | Coed
Venue: Western Reserve Academy Murdough Athletic Center Gym
Dates: July 16 – 19
WRA Tennis Camp
Led by veteran tennis coach Kevin Vaughn, the WRA tennis camp combines fun drills and activities with individualized tennis instruction for the beginner through the experienced player. With more than 30 years of experience, Coach Vaughn has mentored 12 Division I college players, many ranked junior players and numerous successful teams. He is engaging, innovative and energetic — all of which will contribute to a robust WRA tennis camp experience. Each session will include stroke of the day instruction, effective serve technique work, singles and doubles strategies and match play experience.
Ages 8 – 15 | Coed | Half Day Camp
Price: $260
Venue: Western Reserve Academy
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Dates: We offer six weeks of Tennis Camp; you can sign up for one or multiple sessions.
Session 1: June 10 – 14
Session 2: June 17 – 21
Session 3: June 24 – 28
Session 4: July 8 – 12
Session 5: July 15 – 19
Session 6: July 22 – 26
Boarding Camps
Elite 11 boys & girls soccer camp
Over the past 7 years, the Elite 11 Soccer camps have gained the reputation of some of the finest instructional soccer camps in the Midwest. Unlike many camps around the US, our camps are designed to help young players improve their individual skills. By using advanced teaching techniques, small group settings, and position-specific training, we are able to help young players understand the techniques needed to improve in both an individual and team environment.
The instructional curriculum is tailored to each young players skill level, experience, and position and players will work on appropriate skills for each level of player. On-field soccer is supplemented with off-field social and recreational activities.Highlights of the Camp:
- 5 Day / 4 Night Camp (others in Midwest are 4/3)
- Small Group setting based on age, skill, Experience and position
- Personal Attention assured
- 5.5 – 6 hours of soccer each day
- First rate facilities
- Safety Prioritized
Price: Overnight | $675 per week, Commuter | $575 per week
Venue: Western Reserve Academy
Dates: Boys Camp: July 7 – 11 | Girls Camp: July 14 - 18
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ACADEMIC/PREP CAMPS
ACT Test Prep Class with Paula Purves
Your student will feel confident and ready for the ACT exam after more than 13 hours of intense test preparation by test prep expert Paula Purves. The course will address the concepts, test - taking strategies, and time management skills unique to each of the four sections of the test: English, Math, Reading, and Science. Individualized assessment of your students strengths and weaknesses will be determined with test taking guidance implemented according to the findings. Homework is encouraged after each day's session. It is therefore advised that your student purchase The Official ACT Prep Guide 2023-2024 prior to the class. Sessions begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 11:45 a.m.
Grades 9 – 12 | Coed | Half Day Class
Price: $400
Venue: Western Reserve Academy
Dates: July 8 - 12
Time: 9 - 11:45 a.m.
Register Today!