Bancroft Summer is the summer day camp program at Bancroft School.
110 Shore Drive
Worcester, MA 01605
508.853.2640
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Academic Camps
From our renowned Orton-Gillingham instructional program to Foundational Writing & Study Skills, Bancroft Summer academic camps give students the opportunity to focus on specific subject areas, explore new ways of problem solving, and accelerate skills in writing, reading, and research—all while keeping it fun and engaging, because learning should feel like summer too!
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Orton-Gillingham
Orton-Gillingham (OG) is a structured, sequential, multisensory teaching method proven to help students who struggle with reading, writing, and spelling, or have a language-based learning differences (LBLD) like dyslexia. Our OG summer program is sponsored and taught by the faculty of the Hope Graham Program at Bancroft School, a comprehensive curricular and extracurricular program for students with LBLD/Dyslexia.
Students will work in small groups for three hours each day sharpening their reading and writing skills. They’ll become word detectives, exploring phonemic awareness, decoding strategies, and engaging in fun literacy games that make learning interactive and exciting.
For the rest of the day, campers will enjoy specialty camp activities, with Week 1 focused on hands-on science exploration and Week 2 dedicated to creative art projects, giving students a perfect balance of learning and fun!
June 22 – July 2, 2026
Rising Grades: 3-5
8:30AM-3:30PM
Cost: $1,100
For students ready to take their literacy skills further and faster, the 4-Week Intensive offers a more in-depth, immersive experience than our 2-week program. Working in small groups for three hours each day, campers will dive deeper into reading and writing, sharpening phonemic awareness, decoding strategies, and advanced literacy skills. They’ll become word detectives, tackling more challenging activities and interactive games designed to build confidence and mastery.
This extended format allows for more personalized instruction, repeated practice, and accelerated growth, giving students a chance to truly transform their reading and writing abilities over four weeks.
While campers will get plenty of hands-on academic enrichment, it’s still summer camp, and fun is also a top priority! Every week is packed with games, exploration, and activities designed to spark creativity, build friendships, and make campers excited to come back each day.
Week 1: Hands-on science exploration
Week 2: Creative art projects
Week 3: Toy Inventing, designing, building, and testing their own creations
Week 4: Nature Explorers, investigating ecosystems and engaging in outdoor STEAM activities
July 6th-31st, 2026
Rising Grades: 3-5
8:30AM-3:30PM
Cost: $2,450
In order to determine if our program is the right fit for your child, admission to our OG Summer Instruction program requires the submission of any Individual Education Program (IEP), 504 Accommodation Plan, Local Accommodation Plan, academic evaluation, and/or neuropsychological evaluation to be reviewed by our program director. Please send them to Nikkole Conway (nconway@bancroftschool.org).
"The most amazing part was that my child was with other campers with the same learning style."
"My daughter loved it and it helped her maintain her reading fluency and progress."
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Literacy
Emerging Readers I is a 2 week program appropriate for students beginning their journey in reading. During this session, for 3 hours each day, students will solidify their knowledge of individual letter sounds, learn basic strategies to decode and encode words, learn beginner spelling rules for specific sounds, as well as be introduced and exposed to syllable types. Each lesson will include a phonemic awareness activity, reading of individual words, and oral reading. Literacy games will be used to keep students engaged and to practice the newly learned skills. At the end of this two week session, your child will gain skills to help them navigate the world of literacy.
For the rest of the day, campers will enjoy specialty camp activities, with Week 1 focused on hands-on science exploration and Week 2 dedicated to creative art projects, giving students a perfect balance of learning and fun!
June 22 – July 2, 2026
(2 week course)
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Cost: $1,100
Emerging Readers II is a 4-week program designed for students beginning their journey in reading. During this session, students will spend 3 hours each day building a strong literacy foundation while having the time and support to truly grow and gain confidence over the summer.
Throughout the four weeks, students will solidify their knowledge of individual letter sounds, learn and practice strategies to decode and encode words, apply beginner spelling rules for specific sounds, and be introduced to and explore syllable types in greater depth. All of these skills will be expanded upon and revisited, giving students the opportunity to strengthen understanding and make meaningful progress.
Each lesson includes phonemic awareness activities, individual word reading, and oral reading, with engaging literacy games woven in to reinforce newly learned skills. By the end of the 4-week session, students will have developed essential tools to help them confidently navigate the world of literacy.
While campers will get plenty of hands-on academic enrichment, it’s still summer camp, and fun is also a top priority! Every week is packed with games, exploration, and activities designed to spark creativity, build friendships, and make campers excited to come back each day.
Week 1: Hands-on science exploration
Week 2: Creative art projects
Week 3: Toy Inventing, designing, building, and testing their own creations
Week 4: Nature Explorers, investigating ecosystems and engaging in outdoor STEAM activities
July 6 – 31, 2026
(4 week course)
8:30 AM-3:30 PM
Cost: $2,450
Rising Grades 6-9
In middle school, writing assignments across the curriculum get increasingly more challenging. Many middle school students need additional practice to master the grammar and language skills necessary to become effective and confident writers. Writing and Study Skill Fundamentals uses a multi-sensory approach to teach students how to write a variety of sentence types and incorporate appropriate vocabulary. Learn how to combine sentences, write detailed and interesting sentences, and begin to organize paragraphs. Study skills and executive function skill instruction is embedded within the writing curriculum. Topics include time management, organization, vocabulary development, webbing, and summarizing.
Campers grades 6-8 also have the opportunity to join our fun Day Camp activities following the class for an additional fee.
July 6-17, 2026
(2 week course)
8:45 AM-11:00 AM
Cost: $1,095
Rising Grades 6-10
Continuing to build upon the sentence and Brain Framing skills taught in the Foundations I camp, Foundations of Writing II is for those students who already have a solid understanding of sentence structure. Foundations II will focus on Brain Framing and composing a multiple paragraph expository essay on a topic of choice, including strategies to compose compelling and informative introduction and conclusion paragraphs, in addition to incorporating varied sentence starters and vocabulary to inform the reader while smoothly transitioning between paragraphs. Revising and editing skills will also be taught and reinforced through 1:1 writing conferences during the week. Foundations of Writing II is for students ready to take their writing to the next level!
Campers grades 6-8 also have the opportunity to join our fun Day Camp activities following the class for an additional fee.
July 20-24, 2026
8:45 AM-11:00 AM
Cost: $550
Rising Grades 6-10
It was a dark and stormy night… There is so much more to writing creatively than setting the scene with that particular phrase. During our week long Writing from the Soul camp, students will explore a variety of genres (poetry, memoirs, speeches, fairy tales, and narrative prompts) which will encourage them to dig a little deeper in the thought process while also engaging the senses and soul by writing and sharing their own literary pieces throughout the week. Students will leave the camp with a toolbox of writing strategies, ideas, and confidence to continue writing from the soul.
Campers grades 6-8 also have the opportunity to join our fun Day Camp activities following the class for an additional fee.
July 27-31, 2026
8:45 AM-11:00 AM
Cost: $550
"Foundations of Writing offered my son an opportunity to work closely with an experienced writing instructor, one on one, in a no pressure environment. He was allowed to choose his topic and develop his skill at his pace. Encouraged and proud, he presented his work at the end of the week."
"My daughter loved it and it helped her maintain her reading fluency and progress."
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Math & Science
Rising Grades 2-3
This is MORE than your average math class! Mighty Mathematicians is a 1 week program appropriate for campers looking to boost their math skills in a fun way! During this session, for 2 hours each day, campers will become detectives as they search for clues around the room, play hands-on math games where they get to be part of the game board and learn that math can be more than just a worksheet! Building upon skills learned in grades 1 & 2, your child will get the boost they need to help them navigate the next school year with confidence!
For the remainder of the day, students will participate in enriching day camp activities!
June 22 – 26, 2026
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $595
Rising Grades 4-6
Welcome to Math Masters a two week program for kids in grades 4-6! For two hours each morning, this exciting program will help students level up their math skills in a fun, engaging way. Whether your child needs to boost their confidence or sharpen their problem-solving powers, Math Masters will guide them through key concepts like multiplication, division, fractions, and more. With interactive challenges, hands-on activities, and personalized instruction, each student will gain the tools they need to conquer math with mastery. Ready to unlock your child’s full math potential? Join Math Masters this summer and watch them soar!
For the remainder of the day, students will participate in enriching day camp activities!
June 22 – July 2, 2026
8:45 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $1,075
"It was the perfect balance of academic growth and summer fun — we’re already looking forward to next year!"
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Day Camps
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Specialty Camps
What do you love to do? Robotics? Musical theater? Coding? We give you the opportunity to go deep into your special interests.
Athletic Camps
Love soccer? Love basketball? Want to play your sport all summer? Grow as a player and develop technical skills with our experienced coaches!
About Bancroft Summer
We are the ultimate summer experience for campers grades K-8 throughout the greater Worcester area. Everyone at Bancroft Summer is eager to help campers try new things, learn a lot, and have a ton of fun doing it. Sign up for news about our 2026 summer programming. We are gearing up for an amazing summer of creative and curious programming!
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