An immersive, action-packed summer program for kids entering grades 4-8.

Work on social skills, break through limits, and make connections!

Van Camp is transformative for kids who “hate camp.”

Registration is open for Van Camp 2025!

July 7- July 31, 2025 

Monday-Thursday 

8:30am-4:00pm

How is Van Camp Different?

We take our program on the road. Every. Single. Day.

Rather than staying cooped up in a facility or doing the same traditional camp activities day in and day out, participants meet up in Norwell, then head out on an enriching adventure of thematic, educational, and fun day trips in a variety of locations- from Boston to Cape Cod to Southern New Hampshire. We watch the weather closely, and send a detailed schedule to families every Sunday, including:

• Museums: Participants will visit a variety of museums in the Boston area, spanning a range of enriching topics such as art, technology, local history, and natural sciences. They will learn to work on museum manners, traveling with a group, noticing, listening, and following a group plan. 

• South Shore Beaches and Old-Fashioned “Swimming Holes”: Kids will look forward to a day at the beach- swimming, hunting for rocks and shells, learning about aquatic creatures, building colossal sandcastles as a group, or relaxing in the shade.

• Fun!: Some days are all about fun, and answering the age-old question: “Are we there yet?” We are not afraid to travel just a bit farther than usual to enjoy amusement park and water park destinations on Cape Cod and in Southern New Hampshire. 

What supplies does my child need?

Most supplies are included. 
Your summer mornings are busy enough. We won’t add to your stress. All your student needs to do is show up in Norwell with a book, a lunch, and a bathing suit under their clothes. We’ll cover the rest: 

• Transportation. Everywhere. 

• Admission to all destinations

• Beach towels 

• Sunblock and bug spray*

• Plenty of water 

• A “healthy-enough” snack*

*”Healthy-enough” snacks (nut free and gluten free as needed) will be provided. Families who are more comfortable sending snacks from home are invited to pack an extra large lunch. Families who have specific sunblock and bug spray preferences are asked to apply in the morning, and send their child with their own supply to carry in a backpack. 

Because life happens, each participant will have some supplies from home that travel with us. On their first day of VanCamp,  each participant will need to provide:

• A refillable water bottle

• A change of clothes

• An extra bathing suit

Health, Allergies, & Medications:

• Children who have special medical circumstances will make arrangements with our staff. Details will be arranged after students are accepted to our program.
  

Cost of Attendance

$795/week, or $2950 for 4 weeks.

A 25% deposit is required at registration. Individual arrangements will be made with Amy Feldman to pay the balance. There is no fee to spread out payments, but payment in full is due by July 1, 2025.

Students who re new to Accord must complete an intake before enrolling.