


An Academic Program for Dawson & Non-Dawson Students in Early Childhood through 8th Grade
We are excited to offer Dawson Summer Camp, an educational program that will spark students' creativity and enrich their passion for learning through theme-based activities. Students will benefit from a blend of classroom studies and immersive experiences that celebrate the fusion of academics and imagination!
Weekly Summer Camp Themes

Lower School: K-4
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Summer Camp is ONLY available to enrolled Dawson students.

Middle School: 5-8
- Law & Advocacy OR Musical Theater & Stage Production
- Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy OR Technology & Software Engineering
- Mountain Sports & Outdoor Leader OR Sports Medicine & Nutrition
Law & Advocacy OR Musical Theater & Stage Production
Entrepreneurship & Financial Literacy OR Technology & Software Engineering
Mountain Sports & Outdoor Leader OR Sports Medicine & Nutrition
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Dates
Early Childhood - Grade 8
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Week 1 - July 6 - 10
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Week 2 - July 13 - 17
- Week 3 - July 20 - 24
Pricing
Early Childhood - Grade 4
- The cost is $500 per week, per student, and includes daily snack and lunch.
Grades 5 - 8
- The cost is $600 per week, per student, and includes daily snack and lunch.
Program Hours
Early Childhood
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Drop-Off: 8:15 - 8:30 a.m.
- Pick-up: 1:30 - 1:45 p.m.
Kindergarten - Grade 8
- Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Drop-Off: 8:15 - 8:30 a.m.
- Pick-up: 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.
IMPORTANT for EC-8
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Registration is complete when the Registration form is submitted and the registration fee is paid.
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The Policies & Acknowledgements form is required for every student before attending Summer Camp.
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The Non-Dawson Student Wavier is required for all Non-Dawson students before attending Summer Camp.
IMPORTANT for EC
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EC students must have an EC Annual Physical Form and updated Immunization Records on file before attending.
- EC students must be fully toilet-trained (no pull-ups or diapers).
Extended Care Options
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Dawson Summer Camp Career Academy Scholarship
Selection Process
Interested candidates will submit a 350–500-word essay in response to G.B. Henderson’s biographical information and their intentions to live his legacy as a recipient of this scholarship. Additional questions that may help students construct a response:
- After learning about Mr. Henderson’s life, what inspires you most about his curiosity and innovation? How do you hope to explore your own interests through Career Academy?
- Mr. Henderson believed in self-reliance, self-respect, and the value of hard work. How do these qualities show up in the way you learn, try new things, or pursue your goals?
- Career Academy is designed to help students explore future pathways. What career fields or interests are you most excited to learn about, and how does that connect to being a lifelong learner like Mr. Henderson?
The candidate selection process will include reviewing 1–2 teacher recommendations.
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Required Forms
CONTACT
If you have any questions, please email:
- Early Childhood - Grade 4 Summer Camp email at summercamp@adsrm.org
- Grades 5-8 Career Academy Summer Camp email at careeracademy@adsrm.org.
