ROSS SUMMER
Summer Camp | Bridgehampton
AGES 5–12 | JUNE 23–AUGUST 15
Located on our Butter Lane campus in Bridgehampton, NY, our summer camp is designed to expose campers to a variety of exciting activities while supporting each individual’s mind, body, and spirit.
New for 2025—A revamped camp offering, academic enrichment, plus door-to-door transportation!
Summer Camp
Ages: 5–12 (grouped by age)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm
Location: Camp is held on our Bridgehampton Campus at 739 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton, NY
Campers will be grouped by age.
The Summer Camp experience at Ross offers a dynamic mix of hands-on activities, skill-building workshops, and creative exploration, tailored to the unique needs and developmental stages of each age group.
Camper choice matters at Ross Summer, and all campers will be able to opt into thoughtfully designed activities that challenge and inspire while fostering growth, learning, and lasting friendships.
Every day is filled with opportunities for age-appropriate fun, discovery, and memorable summer adventures!
Campers will have the opportunity to spend time in deep exploration of their interests, including:
STEM/Robotics with Vex Robotics System: Campers explore the exciting world of engineering, coding, and robotics using the Vex Robotics system. They design, build, and program robots to tackle hands-on challenges that spark creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Build & Code: Campers bring robots to life by mastering engineering and coding fundamentals.
Problem-Solving: Engaging challenges inspire innovation and quick thinking.
Teamwork & Competitions: Collaborate, compete, and develop leadership skills through team challenges
Visual Arts: Campers explore their creativity and express themselves across a wide array of artistic mediums. From painting and drawing to sculpting and fashion design, every camper is encouraged to find their artistic voice and bring their imagination to life.
Diverse Mediums: Experiment with painting, drawing, clay modeling, printmaking, collage, and fashion design, learning techniques that inspire confidence and artistic growth.
Collaborative Projects: Group art installations and collaborative pieces teach teamwork, cooperation, and the power of collective creativity, making art a shared experience.
Art History and Inspiration: Campers are introduced to various artistic styles, movements, and famous works to spark inspiration and deepen their appreciation for art.
Hands-On Workshops: Through guided workshops, campers gain skills in techniques like shading, color mixing, sculpting, and digital art.
Exhibition and Display: Campers proudly showcase their creations in an end-of-session art exhibit, celebrating their creativity and hard work.
Performing Arts: Campers express themselves through music, dance, drama, public speaking, and even film-making and editing. Campers build confidence and creativity, working both individually and in groups to create memorable performances and projects.
Music, Movement, and Drama: Campers explore singing, instrumentals, choreography, and acting, developing skills and having fun.
Film Making and Editing: Dive into storytelling through film, from scripting and acting to filming and editing projects.
Public Speaking: Build confidence and communication skills through exercises that make presenting fun and impactful.
Showcase Performances: Campers’ hard work shines in performances that celebrate their creativity and growth.
Multisport: Campers can explore and excel in a wide range of sports within a fun, inclusive, and supportive environment. Guided by skilled coaches, campers develop confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship through activities such as soccer, basketball, baseball, and more.
Skill Building: Tailored coaching helps campers master techniques, improve their game, and gain confidence in various sports.
Teamwork and Fun: Small-sided games, team challenges, and group activities emphasize collaboration, communication, and respect while building friendships.
High-Energy Play: Every session is packed with engaging activities that enhance agility, coordination, and a love for active play.
Game Days: Friendly competitions allow campers to showcase their skills, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Naturalist Explorers: Dive into the wonders of nature! Campers will get hands-on with the local flora and fauna on our beautiful Ross campus—hiking scenic trails, observing wildlife, collecting specimens, and recording their adventures in personalized journals filled with sketches, reflections, and discoveries.
In the Ross Garden, campers will immerse themselves in the cycles of plant life—learning to plant, nurture, and watch their own seeds grow. Daily explorations blend garden care with guided observations of birds, insects, and other natural habitats. Engaging experiments in the lab will ignite scientific curiosity, allowing young minds to explore the chemistry and biology that underpin the natural world around them.
At Ross Summer Camp, your child will thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment that balances physical, creative, and intellectual growth. Join us for a summer of discovery, academic advancement, and unforgettable memories!
View the Session Dates & Cost Guide below.
Ross School Summer Academy
Ages: 7–12
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00–10:30 am
Is your family considering a private tutor while spending the summer in the Hamptons? For a vibrant, social learning experience led by expert Ross School faculty, our Summer Academy is the ideal choice!
Designed for campers ages 7–12, this program focuses on academic enrichment and skill-building with individualized support in math, reading, and writing. Tailored activities meet each camper’s unique needs and pace, ensuring engagement and meaningful progress. After their morning studies, Summer Academy students have the option to seamlessly transition into Summer Camp programming, blending academic growth with fun and social connections for a well-rounded summer experience.
If you are interested in Ross School Summer Academy or have any questions, please contact Head of Lower School and Director of Summer Camp Programs, Bryan Rousseau-Rosenberg, at brosenberg@ross.org.
CIT Program
Our CIT program offers 13- to 14-year-old campers an exciting opportunity to step up as leaders within the Ross Summer Camp community on our Bridgehampton campus and to develop the skills and experience needed to become Ross Summer Camp counselors!
Camp Transportation
Ross Summer now offers a door-to-door bus transportation option for campers ages five and up to and from both Summer Camp in Bridgehampton and our Sports Camp in East Hampton. Cost: $300/week.
Please note that space is limited. The deadline to register for bus transportation is February 15.
Session Dates & Cost Guide
SESSION DATES
Week 1: 06/23–06/27
Week 2: 06/30–07/04*
Week 3: 07/07–07/11
Week 4: 07/14–07/18
Week 5: 07/21–07/25
Week 6: 07/28–08/01
Week 7: 08/04–08/08
Week 8: 08/11–08/15
*No camp on July 4; cost will be prorated.
COST
Summer Camp
Register by May 31, 2025:
8 weeks: $1,400/wk
7 weeks $1,400/wk
6 weeks: $1,400/wk
5 weeks: $1,400/wk
4 weeks: $1,500/wk
3 weeks: $1,500/wk
2 weeks: $1,600/wk
1 week: $1,600/wk
Beginning June 1, 2025:
$1600/wk
Counselor-in-Training:
$1500/week
Bussing:
$300/week per camper
There are no refunds or make-ups for any reason; this includes but is not limited to injury, illness, and inclement weather.