Bancroft Summer is the summer day camp program at Bancroft School.
110 Shore Drive
Worcester, MA 01605
508.853.2640
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Specialty Camps
Bancroft Specialty camps give the opportunity to OWN YOUR ADVENTURE and explore what you are curious about. It is the ultimate way to try new and exciting things across Leadership & Skills, STEM and the Arts. Plus you will have a lot of fun doing it!
Own Your Adventure
Our STEM camps offer exciting hands-on experiences in areas like robotics, drones, chemistry, engineering, circuitry, coding and game design. Campers will explore creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, all while having fun and discovering the world of science, technology, engineering, and math!
Our arts programs offer creative exploration in theater, music and dance, animation, filmmaking, and multi-arts. Campers can perform on stage, capture stunning images, create digital art, produce their own films, or experiment with a variety of artistic mediums, all while building confidence and having fun!
Our leadership and skills camps are packed with exciting hands-on adventures! Campers will dive into the world of medicine, run their own business, or pay it forward with service learning projects. It’s all about building leadership, creativity, and teamwork — with tons of fun along the way!
S.T.E.M.
Get ready for Drones @ Bancroft Summer—the ultimate high-flying adventure where drones, coding, and creativity take center stage! This action-packed camp gives campers the chance to pilot four or more types of drones, including Tello drones, Spheros, Parrot Jumping Drones, and Indie Bots that follow color-coded commands. Every drone brings its own set of challenges, surprises, and seriously cool functions!
Throughout the week, campers team up to master precision flying, race through thrilling obstacle courses, and design their own custom drones with bold colors and standout patterns. They’ll dive into hands-on coding, sharpen their problem-solving skills, and learn to maneuver these awesome machines in ways they never thought possible.
And this year, we’re taking the excitement even higher—a special guest from the Auburn Police Department will stop by with their heat-sensing drone and robots for an up-close look at how cutting-edge tech is used in real-world situations!
The week finishes with an epic showcase where campers proudly present their drone creations and flying skills to family and friends. It’s a week full of innovation, teamwork, and unforgettable sky-high fun—don’t miss the thrill of Drones @ Bancroft Summer!
August 10th-14th, 2026
Rising Grades 2-5
9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $595
STEAM Squad 2.0 turns up the energy with an awesome blend of hands-on science and bold, creative art! Campers will jump into the world of real lab science—exploring atoms and molecules, wild chemical reactions, acids and bases, glowing fluorescence and phosphorescence, super-sticky forces like suction and static cling, plus some seriously cool dry ice experiments.
Then the creativity kicks in as we explore inspiring artists like Frida Kahlo and Keith Haring. Campers will try new art techniques, experiment with vibrant Crayola materials, and design unique, artist-inspired creations. With fun take-home experiments and projects, STEAM Squad 2.0 is where curiosity and creativity collide!
June 15-18, 2026
Rising Grades K-2 & 3-5
8:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $405
Campers are transported to a fast-paced rainforest adventure where the jungle comes alive! With colorful headbands, leafy crowns, and treasure-laden zones, STEAM teams dash through engineering challenges inspired by the jungle’s amazing animals—from playful monkeys swinging in the treetops to jaguars prowling the forest floor and slithering anacondas in the shadows. Every obstacle is a chance to race ahead using creativity, teamwork, and imagination.
In between the challenges, campers become art explorers, bringing the rainforest to life through hands-on projects. They’ll dye bandannas and create rainbow T-shirts, sculpt animals out of clay, craft 3-D paper reptiles, and make colorful rainforest flowers. Additional projects include decorating beach balls, drawing tigers with oil pastels, painting ceramic flowerpots, and experimenting with stained glass and scratch art.
Race Across the Rainforest blends adventure, STEAM, and creativity for an unforgettable week—where campers run, build, and create like true rainforest explorers!
June 22-26, 2026
Rising Grades 2-5
8:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $495
Step through Platform 9 ¾ and into a world of magic, mischief, and LEGO® mastery! With the help of our friends at Play-Well Teknologies, campers will visit Diagon Alley, play a thrilling game of Quidditch, and duel the evil Lord Voldemort, all while honing their magical skills and exploring advanced Muggle (STEM) concepts.
But the adventure doesn’t stop there! In the afternoons, campers will brew magical potions, explore Herbology with real dried plants and herbs, and craft secret ingredient jars for their spells. They’ll create invisible ink messages like the Marauder’s Map, dive into Divination with color-changing crystal balls, and experiment with magic-inspired LEGO® builds that bring their favorite wizarding world to life.
Brick & Brew: Wizard Lab is a week of spellbinding fun, science, and creativity—where every incantation, potion, and build brings campers one step closer to becoming a true master wizard!
June 29-July 3, 2026
Rising Grades 2-5
8:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $450
Get ready for a week of strategy, skill, and epic showdowns at Battle Royale! Mornings are all about the ultimate battle of the minds, where campers learn that Chess can be thrilling, fast-paced, and totally fun. Move your pieces like a general on the battlefield, anticipate your opponent’s every move, and master strategies to dominate the board. Every game is a new adventure, a new challenge, and a chance to prove your tactical skills!
Afternoons turn up the excitement as campers become robot champions with RoboThink. Put on your engineer’s hat and bring your robot to life using gears, motors, axles, and state-of-the-art hardware. Then, step into the arena to battle and compete, facing thrilling challenges that push your building, strategy, and creativity to the limit. No experience is necessary—just bring your energy, your ideas, and your competitive spirit!
By the end of the week, campers will have sharpened their minds, engineered incredible machines, and proven themselves in epic battles of brains and bots. Battle Royale is the ultimate camp for strategy, STEM, and all-out fun!
July 6th – 10th, 2026
Rising Grades 2-5
8:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $549
Wag on over to the most PAWSOME camp in town! Step into the extraordinary RoboThink RoboPetz Store and unleash your creativity as you build an incredible variety of animal robots. From tail-wagging dogs to self-moving unicorns, the possibilities are endless! Campers will dive into the fundamentals of mainboards, DC motors, gears, and axles, gaining hands-on STEM skills while bringing their robotic pets to life—no prior experience required.
But that’s not all! Our Challenge Island STEAM Teams have been commissioned to engineer and design a luxurious resort just for pets. Create posh hotel rooms, fun-filled playgrounds, sporty stadiums, and even a rescue center for your furry and robotic friends. With building, designing, and coding all rolled into one, campers will have a blast mixing creativity, engineering, and pet-powered fun.
Pet Palooza is two paws up for every pet-loving kid—a week full of robots, imagination, and tail-wagging excitement!
July 13-17, 2026
Rising Grades 1-3
8:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $525
Light it up, crank it up, and let the fun begin! Get ready to spark your imagination in this hands-on camp where circuits, lights, and wild inventions collide. Campers will build glowing projects using copper tape, LED lights, and batteries—everything from sparkling cards to shining artwork—while learning the basics of how electricity and circuits work.
Then, things get even wilder! Inspired by Rube Goldberg machines, campers will design hilarious, over-the-top chain reactions that make simple tasks ridiculously complicated. Test out ramps, levers, pulleys, and dominoes to explore motion, energy, and engineering concepts in action.
By the end of the week, campers will have lit up the room, powered up their creativity, and engineered outrageous inventions—all while learning, experimenting, and having a blast!
July 20-24, 2026
Rising Grades 2-5
8:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $525
Step into the world of artificial intelligence! Campers will dive into hands-on AI engineering, building robots that respond to gestures and actions. From creating a smart grabbing arm to programming a playful robopenguin, they’ll explore how AI powers robotics and learn how sensors, programming, and automation bring machines to life. This is the perfect introduction to the cutting-edge world of AI for aspiring tech innovators.
In the afternoons, campers level up in the world of game design. Using RoboThink’s software, they’ll design and code their own games, learning how AI can create smarter game characters, interactive challenges, and dynamic environments. Whether new to coding or ready to advance their skills, campers will experiment with AI logic, problem-solving, and creativity to bring their virtual worlds to life.
By the end of the week, campers will have engineered AI-driven robots, created intelligent games, and explored the limitless possibilities of artificial intelligence—all while having a blast!
July 27-31, 2026
Rising Grades 5-8
9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $585
“Total win. He loved every minute—flying, racing, and trying all the different drones. Highly recommend!”
“She had such a blast! From grooming to feeding to practicing vet skills, the hands-on activities kept her engaged all day. She came home excited to tell us everything she learned.”
“My son had an amazing week at Expedition Mars Camp. He got to build robots, drive rovers, and launch rockets, and he came home thrilled every day, talking about all the exciting things he got to do."
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THE ARTS
Get ready for a week of adventure, creativity, and discovery with Wildlife & Wonders! Each morning, campers will explore the animal kingdom through hands-on art projects, learning about famous conservationists and creating frog paintings, ink-diffusion jellyfish, polar bear sculptures, and more. They’ll spark curiosity, empathy, and a love for wildlife while bringing their favorite animals to life through art!
In the afternoons, campers will become junior archaeologists, uncovering the secrets of ancient civilizations. They’ll examine fossils, bone fragments, pottery shards, and amber deposits, learning how scientists piece together the past. Each day includes take-home projects, like fossil reproductions, amber time capsules, and coins from around the world, blending art, science, and history into one unforgettable exploration.
June 8 – 12, 2026
Rising Grades K-2 & 3-5
8:30am-3:30pm
Cost: $495
It’s Time to Shine! Join us for a two-week musical theater camp perfect for students interested in learning more about musical stage productions. The group will play theatre games, explore costume design, work together to create a set, practice choreography, and learn new songs.
Participants will conduct full stage performances for family, friends, and fellow Bancroft Summer Campers!
JUNE 15th-26th, 2026
(no camp 6/19)
Rising Grades 3-8
9:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $749
From pop star to pattern hunter, become the ultimate Idol!
Mornings are truly golden as campers train at Idol Academy, learning high-energy, K-Pop-inspired dances, mastering flashy moves, and performing like true stage legends. They’ll feel the beat, show off their style, and discover how it’s done to shine in the spotlight.
Afternoons transform into action-packed missions where campers take down shadow patterns and track mischievous characters using secret-agent skills. With hands-on experiments and fizzy soda-pop science, they’ll uncover hidden clues, test glowing reactions, decode encrypted messages, and sharpen their strategy to figure out what it sounds like.
By the end of the week, campers will have danced, investigated, and leveled up every skill and move to graduate as the ultimate Idol.
June 15th – 18th, 2026
Rising Grades 2-5
8:30am-3:30pm
Cost: $405
Step into a world of imagination at Legends & Lore, a weeklong adventure camp for students in grades 4–7! Campers will dive into immersive storytelling and hands-on roleplay as they take on quests, solve mysteries, and build heroic characters in a supportive, creativity-filled environment.
New this year: we’re adding an exciting role-playing dice game element! Campers will team up to roll, strategize, and bring their characters’ choices to life as they face challenges, unlock story twists, and shape the fate of their adventuring party. It’s collaborative, dramatic, and seriously fun.
Our days are packed with exploration—campers will build forts, conquer outdoor challenges, and head out on field trips to spark inspiration and deepen their adventures. Indoors, creativity continues with mapmaking, designing trading cards, crafting relics, and scrapbooking the legends they create.
With quests, teamwork, imagination, and unforgettable experiences, Legends & Lore is the ultimate journey into a world where every camper becomes the hero of their own story. Join us for a week of fun, friendship, and fantastical adventure!
June 15th – 18th, 2026
Rising Grades 4-7
8:30am – 3:30pm
Cost: $405
2026 Info Coming Soon!
August 3rd – 14, 2026
Rising Grades 1-3 & 4-6
9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $950
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LEADERSHIP & SKILLS
MORE INFO COMING SOON!
JUNE 8th – 12th, 2026
Rising Grades 5-7
8:30-3:30pm
Cost: $495
Step into the spotlight this summer and become a superstar musician and moviemaker!
Dive into the creative process behind chart-topping music and stunning visuals. Campers will explore songwriting and music creation techniques, experiment with music production software, and craft their own original tracks. Next, they’ll plan, film, star in, and edit their very own music video, then design album covers, tour posters, T-shirts, and other band swag to complete their artistic vision.
Whether you dream of being a musician, dancer, or filmmaker, this course will ignite creativity, teach powerful storytelling, and empower campers to share their voice with the world.
July 6th-10th, 2026
Rising Grades 3-6
9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $549
Lights, Camera, Illusion!
Unleash your inner hero in this action-packed week with CinemaKidz! Campers will invent their own superheroes, designing powers, costumes, props, and origin stories, then bring them to life on screen. Using comic books and storyboards, they’ll plan, film, and edit their very own special effects short film.
Campers will master moviemaking magic, including green screen technology, practical in-camera effects, and AI-powered editing tools to create flying heroes, giant monsters, epic explosions, and thrilling visual effects. By the end of the week, every team will leave with a cinematic masterpiece full of action, creativity, and movie magic!
July 13 – 17, 2026
Rising Grades 3-6
9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $549
Come play with your food at the CinemaKidz Cooking Show. Kids design the look and feel of the show, make an apron for the series, create cooking teams, and work in the test kitchen experimenting with various recipes to feature in each episode: from yummy favorites like vegetarian sushi and dumplings, to making homemade pastas, molecular gastronomy and food art! Participants will cook, act, direct, film, and edit several episodes in this hands-on engaging class, and finish the course with several episodes made and an original kid-made show!
July 20 – 24, 2026
Rising Grades 3-6
9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $575 *pricing includes cost of food*
Animation Exploration Camp: From Stop Motion to Digital Worlds
Unleash your creativity and bring your stories to life! In this hands-on camp, young animators will explore stop motion, hand-drawn, digital 2D, and 3D animation, experimenting with clay, LEGOs, drawing, computer software, and even AI graphics to make their ideas move.
Campers will create characters, build sets, and craft immersive stories, learning the fundamentals of animation like timing, movement, and character design. They’ll work individually and in teams to produce a variety of animated shorts, culminating in a showcase of their incredible projects.
Perfect for kids who love to draw, build, and imagine, this camp turns creativity into motion and storytelling into magic!
July 27 – 31, 2026
Rising Grades 3-6
9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $549
Sweeten your summer in this hands-on entrepreneurial adventure! Campers will learn to make the most delicious ice cream creations, experiment with no-bake treats to complement their frozen desserts, and get practical experience running their very own shop. They’ll design flyers, practice counting money, making change, and tracking profits—all while learning valuable skills for business and teamwork.
The week culminates in an exciting shop showcase, where campers launch their own ice cream stands, selling their creations and raising funds for a charity of their choice. It’s a fun, tasty, and educational way to build entrepreneurial skills, spark creativity, and give back to the community!
August 3 – 7, 2026
Rising Grades K-3
9:00am-3:00pm
Cost: $525
Is There a Doctor in the House?
Step into the world of medicine and explore the amazing inner workings of the human body! Follow the progress of your very own “patient” as you track medical charts, investigate body systems, and become an anatomy specialist. Learn to use a stethoscope, take vital signs, and uncover the mysteries of digestion.
Get hands-on with gross anatomy as you create a human cell model, craft 3-D eyeballs, and make slimy mucus! Discover how muscles work by building a mini athlete with rubber band “muscles” and practice your aim with a bow-and-arrow foam challenge. Each day ends with life science STEAM arts and crafts, letting you explore, experiment, and have fun as a budding doctor!
August 10th – 14th, 2026
Rising Grades K-3
9:00am – 3:00pm
Cost: $525
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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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