Fun, Enriching Summer Experiences for Rising 1st - 6th Graders

Summer Rocks Summer Camps

Summer Rocks summer camps offer exciting weekly camp experiences led by expert instructors and dedicated Emmanuel Lutheran School staff. From arts and athletics to LEGO engineering, cooking, music, science, and water week fun, each camp is designed to help students explore new interests, build skills, make friends, and enjoy a meaningful summer in a safe, caring environment.

Who Can Attend

Rising 1st grade through rising 6th grade students. Emmanuel students and community members are welcome.

Camp Options

Weekly Camp Themes Include:

About Summer Rocks

Summer Rocks gives children a place to stay active, creative, and connected throughout the summer. Each week features a different theme, giving campers the chance to try something new while enjoying a fun and supportive camp experience.

Morning activities focus on the weekly camp theme. Full-day campers also enjoy afternoon activities such as outdoor play, gym time, games, crafts, team-building activities, and time with friends.

Why Families Choose Summer Rocks

Families choose Summer Rocks because it offers more than a place to spend the day. It is a summer experience built around creativity, confidence, friendship, and care.

Campers enjoy:

Water Week Camp: June 29-July 2 (4 days only)

$140 Half-Day / $280 Full-Day

Water Week Camp is all about splashing into summer fun! Campers will cool off with an inflatable water slide, a bubble machine, and a variety of exciting water games and activities. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and shoes for the water, and don’t forget your towel and sunscreen. You will need a dry change of clothes if you plan to be an all day camper. Please make a note that this is only a 4 day camp week. All programs will be closed on Friday, July 3.

Ms. Knapp, Ms. Jacobsen and Ms. Ball

Art Camp: July 6-10

$175 Half-Day / $350 Full-Day

This art camp is designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and encourage artistic exploration through a variety of hands-on projects. Throughout the week, students experiment with color and self-expression, explore nature-based materials, design imaginative creatures through storytelling, and construct three-dimensional sculptures using recycled materials. Each lesson focuses on the creative process over perfection while introducing art skills such as color mixing, observation, problem-solving, and collaboration. The camp culminates in a celebration of student artwork with a gallery-style showcase, allowing students to reflect on their growth, share their creations, and take pride in their artistic achievements.

Ms. Leigh Ann Conner

Tae Kwon Do Camp: July 13-17

$175 Half-Day / $350 Full-Day

Led by 7th-degree black belt Instructor Tony Morris from Asheville Sun Soo Traditional Tae Kwon Do. Campers learn skills with emphasis on respect, integrity, and self-control.

Mr. Tony Morris

Basketball Camp: July 20-24

$175 Half-Day / $350 Full-Day

We’re excited to welcome Coach Zack Wilkins to lead our Basketball Camp!

Coach Wilkins is a proud ELS parent and the dad of Maezey (5th grade) and Huck (2nd grade). He brings a wealth of basketball experience, having coached at the middle school, high school, and AAU levels.

Coach Wilkins is passionate about teaching the fundamentals of the game while helping young athletes grow in confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. His camp will focus on skill development, game understanding, and having fun, creating a positive environment where players of all experience levels can learn and improve.

Throughout the week, campers will work on dribbling, shooting, passing, defense, and gameplay through age-appropriate drills and games. Whether your child is new to basketball or already loves the game, this camp is designed to build skills, encourage effort, and foster a love of the game.

Mr. Zach Wilkins

Crazy Chemistry Camp: July 27-31

$175 Half-Day / $350 Full-Day

Step into the lab and let your curiosity run wild with Zaniac’s Crazy Chemistry program! This fun program is all about hands-on experiments, surprising reactions, and discovering the fascinating world of chemistry. Students will mix, fizz, bubble, and pop their way through exciting activities that bring science to life.

From making colorful slime to exploring exo-thermic reactions, students will learn about the science behind everyday materials in a fun and engaging way. They’ll dive into topics like states of matter, chemical reactions, and the periodic table, all while sparking their creativity and critical thinking.

Zaniac

LEGO's Camp: August 3-7

$175 Half-Day / $350 Full-Day

Inspired by the idea of edutainment, this unique camp builds a strong interest in STEAM for kids aged 5-13 while having fun. Children will enjoy using LEGO® bricks to build specially-designed Bricks 4 Kidz models, play fun games and explore the world of engineering, architecture, robotics, coding, video game design, animated movie-making, and more.

Bricks4Kidz

Meet the Summer Camp Team

Denise Ball

Summer Rocks Director ELS Assistant Principal & Middle School English Teacher

Mackenzie Knapp

Summer Camp Counselor Aftercare/First Grade Assistant

Summer Camp FAQs

What ages can attend Summer Rocks?

Summer Rocks is designed for rising 1st grade through rising 6th grade students. Students do not need to attend Emmanuel Lutheran School to participate—we welcome all children in this age range!

What are the drop-off and pick-up times?

Drop off:

Pick up:

Is lunch provided?

All camps include a morning snack. Full-day campers receive lunch. Home lunch is allowed (no glass containers). All campers should bring a labeled water bottle.

What activities are included?

Each morning features the week’s themed camp activity (art, sports, LEGO, etc.). In the afternoon, campers enjoy outdoor play, gym time, games like dodgeball and Gaga ball, hands-on crafts, and team-building activities.

What is the cancellation policy?

We do not prorate camps due to sickness, vacation, etc. A 50% refund is available with two weeks’ notice before the first day of camp. No refunds for cancellations with less than two weeks’ notice.

How do I register?

Registration is online through our secure payment portal. Payment is due at the time of registration.

Are there sibling discounts?

Yes! Sibling discounts are available for most camps. Note: Some specialty camps led by outside contractors (like High Touch-High Tech) may not offer sibling discounts due to contractor restrictions.

Do camps fill up quickly?

Popular camps like Tae Kwon Do and LEGO Camp often fill up fast. Some camps have enrollment limits (LEGO Camp is limited to 16 campers). We recommend registering early to secure your spot!

Who can I contact with questions?

For questions about Summer Rocks, contact Summer Rocks Director Denise Ball at summerrocks@elcsmail.org or call the school office at 828-281-8182.