Bancroft Summer is the summer day camp program at Bancroft School.
110 Shore Drive
Worcester, MA 01605
508.853.2640
© Bancroft School 2020
Dear Parents,
Bancroft Summer is as much for you as it is for your curious campers. Bancroft Summer is designed to be the ultimate day camp experience in Worcester. We keep curious minds active and having fun all summer while giving you many options to work with your hectic summer schedules.
Own Your Adventure
For Parents
How To Register
Registering for Bancroft Summer is easy! Simply follow this link and choose the right program for your child. Choose from day camp, academic camps, speciality camps, and athletic camps.
Choose extended afternoons where available. Extended morning is not available.
If you have any questions simply contact Nikkole Conway, Bancroft Summer Camp Director.
Extended Day
Our Extended Day Program offers a safe, engaging, and fun environment for your child to continue playing and exploring until you’re able to pick them up. Available during Day Camp weeks, this program runs until 5:30 PM and provides the perfect balance of structured activities and free time. Whether they’re enjoying group games, arts and crafts, or just unwinding with friends, your child will have plenty of opportunities to stay active and entertained in a caring, supervised setting. It’s the ideal way to extend the fun of camp and give parents a little extra flexibility.
Extended Day: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
If you have any questions simply contact Nikkole Conway, Bancroft Summer Camp Director.
Lunch & Snack @ Bancroft Summer
Everyone loves lunch at Bancroft Summer – campers and parents alike! Our fun, healthy options keep curious campers energized and ready to dive back into their activities. Lunchtime features a variety of delicious, kid-friendly meals, from fresh fruits and vegetables to tasty sandwiches and snacks. We take allergies very seriously and ensure that all meals are prepared with care to accommodate dietary restrictions, so every camper can enjoy their lunch safely. With well-balanced meals that satisfy all tastes and dietary needs, we make sure every child has the energy they need to enjoy the rest of their day!
Included with Day Camp only.
Afternoon Snacks
Healthy snacks include whole fruit, nutri-grain bars, goldfish, veggie stix, pretzels, saltines, and string cheese!
Extended-day Energy snacks
Energizing treats include watermelon, graham crackers, tortilla chips & salsa, teddy grahams, and pretzels.
Lunch options to please all tastebuds
With a large variety of healthy, kid-friendly items, each day our campers are sure to find something they love and asking for more!
Plus!
- A full salad bar
- Whole fruit and yogurt with cut fruit and grains
- 1% Milk
- Water, water, and more water!
Camp Facilities @ Bancroft Summer
Bancroft Summer happens on the beautiful 34-acre lakeside Bancroft School campus on the north side of Worcester. Campers enjoy summer days in all corners of our state-of-art campus and swim across the street at the Greendale YMCA.
Facility highlights:
- Indoor Air Conditioned Field House
- Soccer Fields
- Baseball Fields
- Ceramic Studio
- Basketball Courts
- Tennis Courts
- Archery Range
- Playground
- Gardens
- Nature Trails
- Fitness Room
- Indoor Gyms
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Full-size Theatre
- Woodshop
- Ceramic & Art Studios
- Tech & Science Labs
- Dining Hall and Kitchen
Policies & Procedures
A deposit of $100 per week is required at the time of registration. The deposit is refundable until May 1, 2025. The deposit will be applied toward the final camper balance.
- Families may choose to pay in full at time of registration, otherwise final payment will be billed on May 1st.
- Payments may be made electronically via ACH/eCheck or Debit/Credit Card.
Any camper who can navigate well in a typical school setting should thrive at Bancroft Summer. However, because children’s safety is paramount, some prospective campers’ physical or emotional considerations may require extra support. Please call us to discuss your child’s specific needs and to find out if our camp is an appropriate placement.
- No portion of the deposit will be refunded for any reason whatsoever.
- Any monies (less deposits) paid toward the balance of the program are refundable or transferable up until May 1, provided that the Camp Office has been notified in writing of the withdrawal.
- Prior to May 1, balances (less deposits) may be transferred to another program, based on availability, or applied to another immediate family member, again based on availability.
- Program Fees will not be refunded or prorated for any unattended days, with the sole exceptions of the Participant’s final day of school conflicting with the opening day of the Program (snow days) or any program canceled by Bancroft Summer before the start of the Program (TBD) and due to Covid-19 restrictions.
- We make every effort to accommodate changes in camper enrollment. Please contact the Bancroft Summer Office to inquire about your specific needs.
- All requests for changes must be submitted in writing to summer@bancroftschool.org.
- All changes in enrollment are dependent upon availability.
- Once a session has reached its maximum enrollment, a waitlist is created for that specific program session.
- There is no cost to remain on a wait list.
- If an opening becomes available, a camper will be enrolled and charged the deposit for that session. The family will be notified and will have 72 hours to cancel the new enrollment for a full refund if the spot is no longer desired.
- A Sibling discount of $25 is applied to eligible family enrollments when registrations are submitted at the same time.
- In addition, current faculty/staff of Bancroft School and Bancroft Summer are eligible for additional discounts. Please contact us for more information.
- Bancroft Summer requires each camper to have an annual health history form completed by the parents/guardians before they participate in any programming. This online health history form is housed on the registration portal, and it must be completed by June 1.
- Bancroft Summer requires each camper to have a physical examination and immunization history provided by a physician within 18 months of attending camp. This must be on file with the camp no later than June 1.
- It is the parents/caregivers’ responsibility to bring any special concerns about their child to the Director’s attention at the time of initial registration.
Bancroft Summer strives to offer camp experiences and learning opportunities within the boundaries of safety, common sense, and the law. We reserve the right to terminate the participation of any camper, without refund and without formal hearing, whom we believe has violated the conditions for participation or has become a hindrance to the group or goals of the program.
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Why Parent’s Love Bancroft Summer!
"Huge Thank you to ALL STAFF! My daughter had a blast and cant wait to come back next year, this is coming from a kid who refused to get out of the car her first day in 2022, now she forgets to kiss me good bye when we pull up! Thank you for creating a fun, safe, and welcoming environment! Your hard work shows EACH DAY and you are all AMAZING!"
"It's really fun meeting new campers and camp counselors. It helps my child develop trust and confidence."
"Excellent! My son participated in the Junior Drone camp and everyone was so impressed to hear that Bancroft offered it. My son had a great experience, excited to go."
"The boys look forward to camp all school year. We know they are happy and well taken care of and feel it is a great value. We love all the special activities like glow party etc."
"Kids had a great time! Our daughter was in the reading program as well and was still excited to go so that was also a win! Camp helped us meet some new people and to help with the transition into a new school."
"I have been so impressed with Bancroft Summer! It is an amazing value and the camp is run so well. I recommend it to everyone! You are doing a great job! Thanks for another great summer!"
"Staff are happy and professional, motivated and supportive to campers energy and attitude."
"Great day program, with fun choices for kids to explore, play, and learn."
"My daughter had an absolute blast this summer! She felt so welcomed and special being greeted by name everyday. She loved every counselor and all the activities. She has not stopped talking about going to the library at camp! Thank you so much!!"
Explore camp options
Day Camps
Looking for a well-rounded day camp experience full of academic experiences, sports, and lots of fun this summer?
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 2024 summer programming. We are gearing up for an amazing summer of creative and curious programming!
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