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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! 

Camp Cornerstone

Camp Cornerstone

Junior Camp Cornerstone is 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 Cornerstone offers campers entering 1st through 6th Grade the opportunity to create, collaborate, and problem-solve through weekly themed activities, science experiments, and design challenges.

Camp days are from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Weekly camp themes include:

  • Week 1: June 8 -12, Bro Perfect
  • Week 2: June 15 - 19, Medieval Times
  • Week 3: June 22 - 26, Kitchen Chemistry
  • Week 4: July 6 - 10, Miner Designer
  • Week 5: July 13 - 17, Operation Body Smart 
  • Week 6: July 20 - 24, Sharks Unleashed
STEM and Science Camps

STEM and Science Camps

STEM Camps are open to students entering 5th - 9th Grade. Each week-long camp focuses on a specific activity designed to challenge campers and test their problem-solving and creativity. Weekly themes are STEM-based and move at a rapid pace. Camp days are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • June 8 -12, Scratch Coding and 3D Printing
  • June 15 - 19, Vex Robo Wars
  • June 22 - 26, Arduino and Drones

Science Camps are offered for students entering 6th - 10th Grade. Camp days are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  • July 6 - 10, TBD
  • July 13 - 17, The Inquiry Initiative: Young Minds, Big Ideas! Week 1 
  • July 20 - 24, The Inquiry Initiative: Young Minds, Big Ideas! Week 2
Performing Arts Camps

Performing Arts Camps

Youth Dance/Drama Combo offers campers entering Kindergarten - 3rd Grade the opportunity for both dance and drama classes (singing, acting, improv). Camps are full-day camps from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm. 

  • Week 1: June 8 -12, K-Pop Heroes
  • Week 2: June 15 - 19, Mission: Dance Possible
  • Week 3: June 22 - 26, Ultimate Boy Bands
  • Week 4: July 6 - 10, Can't Stop the Grooving!

Dance Camps are offered weekly for dancers entering 4th - 9th Grade, with a different theme each week. Camps are full-day camps from 8:30 am - 4:00 pm.

  • Week 1: June 8 -12, K-Pop Heroes
  • Week 2: June 15 - 19, Mission: Dance Possible
  • Week 3: June 22 - 26, Ultimate Boy Bands
  • Week 4: July 6 - 10, Choreography Lab

Dance Performance CampJuly 13 - 25; Open to campers entering 2nd - 9th Grade and includes a dance performance of "High School Musical." Camp days are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Participants must be able to dance in the final performance at the Dassance Fine Arts Center. 

Senior Drama Camp: Dates TBD. Campers entering 4th - 9th Grade will explore classic stories through acting, music, movement, and design, discovering how narratives evolve across cultures, generations, and performance styles.

Senior Drama Performance Camp: July 6 - 25; Open to campers entering 4th - 12th Grade, our three-week Performance Camp offers a fully staged musical theatre experience - acting, singing, and dancing, culminating in a live performance of Moana Jr. Camp days are from 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 

Art and Design Camps

Art and Design Camps

Youth Art & Design Camps offer campers entering 1st - 4th Grade an opportunity to have fun and express their creativity while gaining a deeper appreciation for different artistic mediums. Camp days are from 8:30 am - 4 pm. 

  • Week 1: June 8 -12, Fantasy Land Sculpting
  • Week 2: June 15 - 19, Nature and Landscape Painting
  • Week 3: June 22 - 26, Glow Creatures and Alter Egos

Senior Art & Design Camps develop creative skills and explore advanced techniques through weekly themed experiences for campers entering 5th - 9th Grade. Camp days are from 8:30 am - 4 pm. 

  • Week 1: June 8 -12, Fashion Design & Sewing
  • Week 2: June 15 - 19, Jewelry and Headdress Making
  • Week 3: June 22 - 26, Architectural & Interior Design and Modeling
  • Week 4: July 6 - 10, Fundamentals of Photography or Digital Arts & Illustration Studio 
  • Weeks 5&6: July 13 - 17 and July 20- 24, Costume and Set Design
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 8 - 26; 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 6 - 24; 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. 
Test Prep

Test Prep

ACT Test Prep: 6/8 - 6/26

SAT Test Prep: 7/6 - 7/24

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 children grow in confidence, discover new talents, and form lasting friendships. 

Applications for Summer 2026 are open! Click below to complete the online application by April 17, 2026.  

Apply to be a Counselor

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  
Dance, Art, STEM Camps: 8:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. 
Camp Cornerstone and Junior Camp: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Afternoon Pickup
Academic Camps: 12:15 p.m.
All Other Camps: 4:00 p.m. - 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.