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Summer Camp Registration OPENS January 19!
PRIORITY REGISTRATION OPENS ON JANUARY 19: To register for Summer Camp, your child must be a current student (2023-24 academic year) or prospective student (2024-25 academic year) at St. Stephen’s. Siblings of such students are also welcome to register for Summer Camp. St. Stephen’s reserves the right to cancel a Summer Camp contract and issue a refund in the event that a prospective student is not enrolled at St. Stephen’s for the upcoming academic year by the first day of Summer Camp.
Orientation Summer Camp
The goal of Orientation Summer Camp is to provide continuity in the Orientation community. Each session features a special focus taught within the Montessori class environment. Children build relationships with teachers and friends, enjoy outdoor play, and develop skills.
Orientation Camp Dates
- June 3-7 – Aquatic Adventures
- June 10-14 – Aquatic Adventures
- June 17-21 – Dinosaur Discovery
- June 24-28 – Dinosaur Discovery
- No summer camp week of July 4
- July 8-12 – Backyard Fun: Gardening + All Things Bugs
- July 15-19 – Construction Zone
- July 22-26 – Construction Zone
Orientation WEEKLY Camp Cost
- Before Care – $28.00
- Half Day – $289.00 + $5.00 materials fee
- Full Day – $394.00 + $5.00 materials fee
- After Care – $110.00
Primary Summer Camp
Primary Summer Camp is designed to foster an appreciation of the natural world and to encourage interest and wonder. Each session will involve outside academic and creative opportunities. Games, crafts, experiments, stories, dance, and practical life lessons are included in our camp experience. Reading and math lessons continue during the summer session to curb skill regression and to build new skills for the school year.
Primary Camp Dates
- June 3-7 – Mad Science
- June 10-14 – Mad Science
- June 17-21 – All About Animals
- June 24-28 – All About Animals
- No summer camp the week of July 4
- July 8-12 – Art Exploration
- July 15-19 – Art Exploration
- July 22-26 – Art Exploration
Primary WEEKLY Camp Cost
- Before Care – $28.00
- Half Day – $237.00 + $5.00 materials fee
- Full Day – $342.00 + $5.00 materials fee
- After Care – $110.00
Creator Camp
Want to learn how to be a YouTuber or make your own movies? Creator Camp offers several cutting-edge camps designed to teach students real technical skills while having a ton of fun. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity and technology where you’ll have the chance to make amazing films, animations, YouTube videos, Minecraft mods, custom Roblox games, and more! Our in-person, hands-on camps are designed specifically for students aged 6-13, offering them a unique opportunity to learn from industry-level instructors and create their very own projects in real time.
For full class descriptions, please see our Creator Camp flyer here.
Camp Topics
- Filmmaking
- Studio Animation
- YouTuber Training
- Music Production.
- Minecraft Modding
- Roblox Game Development
- 3D Game Development.
Camp Dates
- Week 1 – June 3-7
- Week 2 – June 10-14
- Week 3 – June 17-21
- Week 4 – June 24-28
- No summer camp the week of July 4
- Week 5 – July 8-12
- Week 6 – July 15-19
- Week 7 – July 22-26
WEEKLY Camp Cost
- Morning Care – $50.00
- 3-Day Camp – $249.00
- 2-Day Camp – $179.00
- After Care – $75.00
Join Us for the 2024 State of SSESH Address
As we launch into 2024, St. Stephen’s Families are invited to attend the State of SSESH Address by Dr. Troy Roddy, Head of School, on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 5:00 pm.
Be inspired by plans for the 2024-25 academic year and meet and mingle with other SSESH families. Light refreshments will be served. Childcare will be provided during the State of SSESH Address to those who RSVP (below) by January 23.
Following the State of SSESH Address, families are invited to visit our classrooms during the Spring Open House. Children are welcome in the classrooms, and students moving up to the next level in 2024-25 are especially invited to explore the classroom and ask questions.
You Still Have Time to Support the 2023-24 Annual Fund
We are so close to meeting our goal of $185,000 for the Annual Fund. Will you partner with us today to send a powerful message to our external constituents that the St. Stephen’s Community is fully engaged?
Studies show that foundations and corporations are more inclined to support nonprofits who indicate that their internal constituents – trustees, faculty/staff, and families are on board with fundraising initiatives and goals.
As you plan your gifts, please remember to mark your calendars now for these upcoming Annual Fund associated events:
- Karen Soh Snow Day, subject to road construction
- Friday, 2/2/2024
- 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- An exciting morning filled with fun, treats and most of all…snow!
- St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, 1800 Sul Ross, Houston, TX 77098
- Donor Appreciation Event (Bulldog Circle Level and up)
- Saturday, 2/24/2024
- 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- A pleasant afternoon of browsing beautiful pieces of art and sculptures all while celebrating philanthropy, mingling, and enjoying hors d’oeuvres, sweet treats, and beverages.
- Art of the World Gallery, 2201 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77098
- Head of School Major Donor Dinner (Principal Circle Level and up)
- Friday, 4/26/2024
- 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- A delightful evening including a 4-course meal and program hosted by the Head of School and celebrating leadership circle donors.
- Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille, 1997 West Gray St., Houston, TX 77019
Bulldog 360 STARTS the week of January 22!
Bulldog 360 classes will commence during the week of January 22, 2024!
- Classes are 12 weeks in duration.
- No Bulldog 360 during school holidays, conferences, and in-service dates.
- All registration is first come, first served.
- Refunds will be issued after the first class only.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to our Enrichment Coordinator, Ms. Liz Newchurch at lnewchurch@ssesh.org
Bulldog Compliments
At St. Stephen’s, we have an easy way for anyone in the St. Stephen’s community to show their appreciation for a faculty, staff, or leadership team member. We call it sending a “Bulldog Compliment.”
Here is how it works. Click the Send A Bulldog Compliment image and follow the prompts. It only takes a few clicks, and you are done.
All compliments are anonymous and will be sent to the person (or persons) you choose to recognize. There is no limit to how many you can send, so be as generous as you wish!