• Pre-Majors are a MAJOR part of our camp community and are grouped according to age. We call our youngest campers Pre-Majors because these are the years before they graduate to our Step-Up Program or our Junior Camper Program where they will be able to choose a special area of interest to major in, as well as multiple minors.

    Our Pre-Major campers experience a "taste of everything" that Burn Brae has to offer which includes a wide variety of enriching and fun activities! (See sample schedules below.) We focus on each individual child in our warm and nurturing environment. Our experienced specialists encourage the development of sharing, problem solving, and confidence building. The safety, well-being, and happiness of all of our campers is our number one priority.

    Summary:

    • Designed for our youngest campers who will be placed in a group according to age

    • Pre-Major A = Pre-Schoolers/entering Pre-Kindergarten (nap time included, if requested)

    • Pre-Major B = entering Kindergarten

    • Pre-Major C = entering 1st Grade

    • Pre-Major D = entering 1st Grade

    • Follow a group schedule led by an experienced, certified teacher and assistants

    • Excellent camper to counselor ratio

    • Participate daily in a wide variety of camp activities taught by specialists, including Red Cross swim instruction and sports

    • Pre-Major Center with air-conditioned activity rooms, bathrooms, changing rooms, and outdoor play area

    • Facilities: Our well-shaded property also includes other buildings (most are air-conditioned) for specialty classes, outdoor recreation areas, in-ground pool, and much, much more

    • Pre-Major C and D campers can “graduate” to our Step-Up Program or Junior Camper program the following summer

    • Participate in Arts Fests (visiting days) – weeks 4 & 8

    • Summer Pizza/Dance Parties

    • Professional guest performances

    And more...

    See a sample schedule for pre-majors.

  • This program is specifically designed for 7 year old campers or going into 2nd grade and children who could benefit from a transition from our structured Pre-Major program prior to joining our more independent Junior Program.

    The Step-Up campers start their day participating in a major that they have chosen. For the rest of the day, they will have a varied, supervised group schedule led by Step-Up counselors and specialists. (See sample schedule below.)

    Summary:

    • Choose one major, minors are predetermined and varied

    • Participate in daily activities with a chaperoned group, including Red Cross swim instruction, free swim, and sports

    • Eat lunch as a group

    • Facilities: Our well-shaded property includes buildings (most are air-conditioned) for specialty classes, outdoor recreation areas, in-ground pool, and much, much more

    • Participate in Arts Fests (visiting days)– week 4 & 8

    • Summer Pizza/Dance Parties

    • Professional guest performances

    And more...

    See a sample schedule for the Step-Up program.

  • Both Junior and Senior Campers are grouped by age and choose their own activities to create an individually tailored schedule that reflects their current interests and the ability to explore new opportunities while feeling independent. A wide variety of majors and minors are offered including creative and performing arts, pastry arts, robotics, computer animation, movie production, science, archery, nature/rocketry, non-competitive sports, fashion design, and more.

    Campers ages 7 and 8 may prefer the Step-Up Program which is recommended for first year campers, graduated Pre-Majors, and children who could benefit from a more structured group schedule.

    Summary:

    • Choose one major (1 ½ hours daily)

    • Choose 4 minors (2 per day, 45 minutes per day)

    • Choose a sport elective (weekly)

    • Red Cross Instructional and recreational swim (daily)

    • Follow personalized schedule and travel independently

    • Participate in Arts Fests (visiting days) – week 4 & 8

    • Pizza/Dance Parties

  • This optional program for teens is an excellent chance for our older campers to enjoy many camp activities while also gaining valuable skills necessary for today’s world. Each day they attend one rotating group activity: leadership skills workshops, career exploration workshops, motivational guest speakers (we’ve hosted: award winning filmmakers, Wharton department head and radio host, business owners and entrepreneurs, and more) and writing, producing, recording podcasts. Teens that do not choose Teen Quest are still eligible for our regular Senior Camper Program.

    Summary:

    • Choose one major and 4 minors

    • Choose either Red Cross Instructional swim or weekly choice of sports on a daily basis

    • Attend rotating group activities (see above paragraph)

    • Camp community service projects

    • Leadership program with on-site specialist

    • Plan and assist with special camp-wide events

    • Participate in Arts Fests (visiting days) – week 4 & 8

    • Pizza/Dance Parties

  • We offer a Before and After Hours program for children who need to be dropped off before camp begins at 9:00 AM and/or need to stay after the camp day ends at 3:15 PM.

    For Weeks 1-8 only (not available for Pre-Camp Week nor Camp Plus weeks 9 & 10).

    Before and After Hours can be scheduled in advance for weekly needs only, not on a daily basis.

    During the Before Hours program our counselors oversee arts and crafts and games in our covered lunch pavilion. During the After Hours program, our counselors facilitate sport activities, arts and crafts, games, playground time, and more in both our outdoor and in our air-conditioned facilities. Snacks are also provided in the After Hours program. Fresh spring water from our refrigerated water coolers is available at all times.

    Before Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 am - 9:00 am ($70/week)

    After Hours: Monday-Friday, 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm ($95/week)

    Before and After Hours: $140/week

  • Pre-Camp

    What do you do with the kids the week right after school ends?? Give them a week of Pre-Summer FUN!

    All are welcome (weeks 1-8 are not a prerequisite to attend Pre-Camp)

    Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (self transportation only)

    Pre-Camp Week: June 17 to June 21, 2024

    Cost: $675

    Camp Plus

    What do you do with the kids the last weeks of summer?? Give them two more weeks of Summer FUN!

    All are welcome (weeks 1-8 are not a prerequisite).

    Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (self transportation only)

    Week 9: August 19 to August 23, 2024

    Week 10: August 26 to August 30, 2024

    Cost: $675 for one week/$1.300 for both weeks ($50 discount!)