Camp Lighthouse is a play-based, project-based summer program that promotes socialization serving children ages 4 to 12. We take a child-centered approach to our program, ensuring that every camper has a highly engaging, fun and meaningful experience no matter what their background or interests may be. Our staff truly get to know our campers, allowing us to make everyday of camp special and memorable for all. Camp Lighthouse is a place where kids can be kids and just have fun!
Our mission is to ensure that every child is engaged and nurtured across a wide variety of collaborative and creative experiences. We pride ourselves on being a camp for all by offering a diverse program that encompasses the arts, athletics, nature education, and outdoor exploration.
Pricing:
$700 per week
$575 per week for N.L.S. families
Schedule/ Hours of Operations:
- Ages 4 & 5 – Monday – Friday 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Ages 6 & up – Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Week 1 - June 20, 2023 to June 23, 2023 (Closed Monday for Juneteenth)
- Week 10 - August 21, 2023 to August 25, 2023
For Questions Please Reach Out to Our Camp Director T.J. Grant at camp@nantucketlighthouseschool.org.
Some fun to look forward to at Camp Lighthouse:
Mini-Golf Monday - Campers of all ages are given the opportunity to drop some puts on our 9 hole Mini-Golf Course.
Tie - Dye Tuesday - All first week campers receive a Camp Lighthouse T-Shirt and are given the opportunity to Tie-Dye as a group every Tuesday. Any returning campers with a passion for Tie-Dye are welcome to bring in a shirt of their own to Tied-Dye during future weeks.
Choice Wednesday - Every Wednesday afternoon, campers are given a wide variety of fun surprise activities to choose from regardless of the group they are in. Splatter Paint, Fishing, Capture the Flag, Water Games, Dance Crews, Karaoke, Gardening, Flag Football Training are just some examples of the diverse programming offered that will pique the interest of any camper.
Talent Show Thursdays - Quite possibly the camp-wide favorite, every Thursday afternoon we come together as a whole camp for our wildly entertaining Talent Show! Campers are welcome to perform or watch as campers and staff showcase their many skills. Dancing, Singing, Juggling, Magic, Athletics, Acting, Art Demos, Stand-Up Comedy and so much more. You never know what will happen at a Camp Lighthouse Talent Show!
These are just themes and examples to paint a picture of what to expect at Camp Lighthouse and only represent a portion of each camp day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please be sure to send you child to camp with a backpack containing:
- one full water bottle
- sunscreen (with a layer already applied)
- a bathing suit and towel (for water games)
- a full lunch box with plenty of snacks
- any necessary medications (i.e., Epi-Pen, inhalers, etc.)
Upon registration, you can choose from two payment options. You can pay your balance in full or put down a deposit of $100 per week. The remaining balance is due by 6/1/2023.
Camp Lighthouse does reserve the right to withhold deposits and payments after 6/1/202. Camp Lighthouse does charge a $35 cancellation fee from any refunds issued. Any refunds are at the discretion of Camp Lighthouse.
Please drop off your child any time during the first 30 minutes of the camp day. If your child is in the Beacons, Starbucks or Keepers drop off any time between 9:00 am and 9:30 am and pick up any time between 3:30 pm and 4:00 pm T.J. Grant. If your child is in the Fireflies, please drop off between 9:30 am and 10:00 am and pick up any time between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm.
All camp groups do go off campus multiple times per week for outdoor exploration, nature-based play and community outreach. Camp Lighthouse does not participate in any swimming activities.
All Camp Lighthouse directors and staff are made aware of any allergies communicated by parents through the registration process. All staff participate in mandatory First Aid & CPR training and mitigate exposure of any allergens and are trained to administer an Epi-Pen. If your child has a food or environmental allergy and has an Epi-Pen, please contact Camp Director T.J. Grant, and be sure to provide us with an Epi-Pen for your child. While we do most of our eating outside and do not allow any sharing of food, we are not a nut-free camp.
For any additional information regarding our policies and procedures, please contact Camp Director, T.J. Grant, via phone 508-332-5215 or email camp@nantucketlighthouseschool.org