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CAMP 
CATALYST

A new weekly summer day camp for rising Grades 3 – 5 children

  • Week 1: July 7 – 11 (Storytellers)
  • Week 2: July 14 – 18 (Innovators)
  • Week 3: July 21 – 25 (Neighborhood Builders)

What if your child could explore curious questions, unleash their creativity, make new friends, and proudly share their discoveries — all in one unforgettable summer week?

At Camp Catalyst, a new day camp program, rising Grades 3 – 5 students dive into joyful, hands-on learning that cultivates curiosity and builds confidence. With engaging morning projects taught by expert educators and exciting afternoon sports, Camp Catalyst will ignite a lifelong love of learning. Each week concludes with a family showcase where your child proudly presents their achievements. Open to students from area schools* — this is where bright minds flourish!

Done Photo of the Belfield Campus, Private School in Virginia


Priority Deadline: Feb. 1, 2025

*In its first year, Camp Catalyst will be for a limited number of campers, none of whom will be currently enrolled students at St. Anne's-Belfield.


What to Expect Each Week

Every week offers a different adventure in learning and fun. Come for one, two, or three weeks!

  • The Big Question: Your child tackles intriguing topics through hands-on projects like "How can we solve everyday problems with simple machines?" Each week has a different theme. Learn more about them below!
  • Morning Discovery: Guided by caring and expert teachers, they’ll explore, create, and collaborate through interdisciplinary academic blocks. Your developing reader will also enjoy Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) each day in our light-filled library! See the daily schedule.
  • Afternoon Fun: Movement and physical activity is incredibly important to supporting growing bodies and minds! Each week of Camp Catalyst offers a variety of afternoon sports.
  • Friday Showcase: Celebrate your child’s achievements and new friendships with a family presentation!

Camp Catalyst blends academic exploration and excitement for a summer to remember!


Week 1: July 7 – 11

Week 2: July 14 – 18

Week 3: July 21 – 25



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