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Summer Camps

GOOD VIBES. GOOD TIMES. SUNSHINE!

Get ready to soak up the sun and dive into a world of excitement! Cornerstone Summer Camps are the ultimate hotspot for your child's summer adventure. With a variety of programs, your camper’s summer will be as educational as it is fun. There is something for everyone at Cornerstone Summer Camps! 

Register is OPEN for Summer 2025! Click here to register.

Junior Camp

Junior Camp

Junior Camp  offers six, week-long day camps designed to meet the needs of our youngest campers. Campers entering PreK3 - entering Kindergarten learn and play in a safe, secure environment full of discovery, fun, and friendship. Camp days are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

  • Week 1: June 9 -13, A Pirate's Life
  • Week 2: June 16 - 20, Brick Builders Engineering
  • Week 3: June 23 - 27, Secret Agent Academy
  • Week 4: July 7 - 11, Aloha Adventures
  • Week 5: July 14 - 18, Galactic Explorers
  • Week 6: July 21 - 25, Fossil Frontier
Camp Cornerstone

Camp Cornerstone

Camp Cornerstone offers six, week-long day camps to keep campers engaged through the warm summer months. Campers entering 1st through 6th Grade will create, collaborate, and problem-solve during weekly themed activities, science experiments, and design challenges. Camp days are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • Week 1: June 9 -13, A Pirate's Life
  • Week 2: June 16 - 20, Brick Builders Engineering
  • Week 3: June 23 - 27, Secret Agent Academy
  • Week 4: July 7 - 11, Aloha Adventures
  • Week 5: July 14 - 18, Galactic Explorers
  • Week 6: July 21 - 25, Fossil Frontier
STEM Camps

STEM Camps

STEM Camps are offered for students entering 5th - 9th Grade. Each week-long camp focuses on a specific activity designed to challenge campers and put their problem-solving and creativity to the test. Weekly themes are STEM-based and move at a rapid pace. Camp days are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

  • Week 1: June 9 -13, Intro to Design and Sewing OR PVC Design Challenge (Choose One)
  • Week 2: June 16 - 20, Scratch Camp OR Cardboard Design Challenge (Choose One)
  • Week 3: June 23 - 27, Robo Wars OR Jewelry Making and Headdress Design (Choose One)
  • Week 4: July 7 - 11, Architectural and Interior Design
  • Week 5: July 14 - 25, Costume and Set Design (Theatre Tech)
Science Camp

Science Camp

NEW! Science Camps are available to students entering 6th - 9th Grade. Campers will dive into hands-on activities, including bubbling chemistry experiments, forensics, and exciting physics challenges. Camp hours are from 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

  • Week 4: July 7 - 11, Forensic Science Mystery Camp
  • Week 5: July 14 - 18, Chemical Connections: Exploring Reactions
  • Week 6: July 21 - 25, The Inquiry Initiative: Independent Research Project (Science Fair Project Head Start)
Dance Camps

Dance Camps

Senior Dance Camps and Junior Dance Camps will run weekly and include different types of dance for dancers entering Kindergarten - 9th Grade. Junior Dance Camps (Kindergarten - 3rd Grade) are half-day camps from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm. Senior Dance Camps (4th Grade - 9th Grade) are full-day camps from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

  • Week 1: June 9 -13, Life in the Dreamhouse
  • Week 2: June 16 - 20, Emerald City Escapades
  • Week 3: June 23 - 27, Villainous Vibes
  • Week 4: July 7 - 11, Island Beats

Dance Performance Camp: July 14 - 25; Open to campers entering 2nd - 9th Grade and includes a dance performance of "The Lion King, Jr.". Camp days are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Participants must be able to dance in the final performance at the CF theater.

Art Camps

Art Camps

Art Camp and Junior Art Camps offer an opportunity to have fun and for campers to express their creativity while gaining a deeper appreciation for different artistic mediums. 

  • Junior Art Camp: June 16 - 20, June 23 - 27; Campers entering 1st - 4th Grades will explore the art of mixed media collage and assemblage during Week 1. During week 2, campers will learn about folklore and legends from around the world. These legends will inspire their original works of art featuring drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking.
  • Art Camp: June 16 - 20 and  June 23 - 27; Campers entering 5th- 9th Grades will enjoy a two-week immersive camp running Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Campers will dive into personal and collaborative art, from painting and murals to mythology-inspired beast sculptures, paper lanterns, and eco-art using recycled materials. Creativity has no limits! Campers will contribute to a community project and take home unique personal artwork. 
Drama Camp

Drama Camp

Drama Camp and Little Theatre Drama Camp offer our future stars the opportunity to shine through a time-traveling, “Decade Dash” themed theatre adventure! Build skills in acting, singing, and dancing while exploring shows that brought each era to life Join us for one, two, or all three weeks! Little Theatre Drama Camps (entering Kindergarten - 3rd Grade) are half-day camps from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Drama Camps (entering 4th Grade - 6th Grade) are full-day camps from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

  • One Week Session ("Decade Dash" EP Version): June 9 -13
  • Two Week Session ("Decade Dash" LP Version): June 16 - 27

Drama Performance Camp: July 7 - 25; Campers entering 5th - 10th Grades will take the stage in "Broadway Junior Revue: Pure Imagination," featuring performances from some of Broadway's biggest musicals. Camp days are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Auditions to determine roles will be held April 13 and April 16; all campers who register will have a role. Additional audition information will be emailed to registrants.)

Little Theatre Performance Camp: July 14 - 25; Campers entering 2nd - 4th Grades will shine in the ensemble of "Broadway Junior Revue: Pure Imagination," no audition required. Camp days are from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Academic Programs

Academic Programs

Looking for an intensive support program for your child? Cornerstone Summer Camps are offering two, 3-week programs in Reading and Math.

  • Intensive Reading Program: June 9 - 27; This 3-week intensive reading program will be taught by Cornerstone teachers utilizing Orton-Gillingham methodology and runs Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 12:15 pm for students entering 1st Grade - entering 3rd Grade. Please contact Dan Peterson at dpeterson@thecornerstoneschool.org for more information.

  • Intensive Math Program: July 7 - 25; This 3-week intensive math program will be taught by Cornerstone teachers utilizing the Cambridge International Math program, and runs Monday - Friday, 8:30 am- 12:15 pm for students entering 1st Grade - entering 3rd Grade. Please contact Dan Peterson at dpeterson@thecornerstoneschool.org for more information. 

BECOME A CAMP COUNSELOR 

Interested in becoming a camp counselor? Spending your summer as a camp counselor is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives while building your own skills and creating unforgettable memories. As a counselor, you’ll help kids grow in confidence, discover new talents, and create friendships that last a lifetime. Applications for Summer 2025 are open! Click here to apply today!


Contact Us

The Cornerstone School

2313 SE Lake Weir Avenue, Ocala, FL 34471
Office: (352) 351- 8840
Fax :(352) 351- 4226

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday  8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Morning Drop Off  All Camps: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Afternoon Pickup
Junior Dance Camp: 12:30pm
Science Camp, Art Camp: 2:00 p.m.
Junior Camp: 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Camp Cornerstone, Dance Camp, STEM Camp: 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Little Theatre, Drama Camp: 4:30 p.m.

Extended Day Hours
Monday - Friday
7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
*All campers must be picked up by 5:30 p.m.