The Summit Preparatory School

🏕️ CAMP RAVEN SPOTLIGHT 🏕️

Today, we're highlighting the Sr. Camp Raven "Guided Hike" Camp! Campers entering 5th through 8th grade are invited to join us June 20th to explore the local trail while learning about native plants, wildlife, and ecosystems. Along the way, students will engage in hands-on observations and outdoor challenges that make nature learning fun and interactive.

🥾 Guided Hike 🌲🌳
June 20, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Instructor: Elise B.
Location: Springfield Conservation Nature Center, 4601 S Nature Center Way, Springfield

☀️ REGISTER HERE: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-summit-preparatory-school/schedules/activity-set/1787778

🏕️ CAMP RAVEN SPOTLIGHT 🏕️

Camp Raven is here! To celebrate, we're highlighting the Sr. Camp Raven "Pin Pals" Camp! Campers entering 6th grade and up are invited to join us June 11th to kick off summer with a fun meet-up at the bowling alley. Hang out with friends, play some games, and show off your best strikes (or funniest gutter balls).

🎳 Pin Pals 🎳
June 11, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Instructor: Kandice M.
Location: Enterprise Lanes, 1625 S Enterprise Ave., Springfield

☀️ REGISTER HERE: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-summit-preparatory-school/schedules/activity-set/1841557

🏕️ CAMP RAVEN SPOTLIGHT 🏕️

Camp Raven starts next week! Today, we're highlighting the Jr. Camp Raven "Go Green" Camp! Campers ages 3 to 6 years old are invited to join us June 1st through 5th while we create sustainable projects, spend time playing in the dirt, and learn how to be environmentally responsible through hands-on activities and demonstrations.

♻️ 🌱 Go Green 🌍
June 8–12, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
*Before & after care available!*
Instructor: Michelle M.
Location: The Summit Prep, 202 E. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield

☀️ REGISTER HERE: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-summit-preparatory-school/schedules/activity-set/1786095

👕 Registrations include a Camp Raven T-shirt (while sizes and supplies last).

📢 Calling all volunteers!

The Summit is launching weekly volunteer days June 03 through July 23! We're taking advantage of summer break to beautify the school, spruce up our spaces, and tackle some repairs — and we'd welcome your helping hands!

There are varying time slots each week, and different tasks for you to pick and choose. Volunteer opportunities include:
🎨 Painting
💦 Powerwashing
🧼 Cleaning
🌱 Gardening & Landscaping
👕 Uniform Sale Assistance

Take a peek at the link below for all dates, time slots, and projects.

👉 Sign up here: thesummitprep.org/volunteer-days-2026

🏕️ CAMP RAVEN SPOTLIGHT 🏕️

Camp Raven is almost here! Today, we're highlighting our special Parents' Night Out evenings!

Kick off summer with a cozy evening of camp-style fun in The Summit’s Big Backyard! This evening for students entering 1st through 5th grade will feature classic camping-themed games, activities, and crafts. Dinner and snacks will include hotdogs and marshmallows, along with time to relax and enjoy stories and group fun — no sleeping bags required! This is the perfect Parents’ Night Out and a fun way for students to spend an evening with friends in a safe, supervised setting.

🏕 Parents' Night Out: Camping 🏕
Friday, June 5, 5–8 p.m.
Instructor: Marissa B.
Location: The Summit Prep, 202 E. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield

☀️ REGISTER HERE: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-summit-preparatory-school/schedules/activity-set/1787362

🏕️ CAMP RAVEN SPOTLIGHT 🏕️

Camp Raven is just around the corner! Today, we're highlighting the Jr. Camp Raven "Fun with Shapes" Camp! Campers ages 3 to 6 years old are invited to join us June 1st through 5th while we explore types of shapes and their features. Use your imagination to create animals and build using shapes of all sizes!

🟦 🟡 Fun with Shapes Camp 🔸🔺
June 1–5, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
*Before & after care available!*
Instructor: Kristen W.
Location: The Summit Prep, 202 E. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield

☀️ REGISTER HERE: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-summit-preparatory-school/schedules/activity-set/1785518

👕 Registrations include a Camp Raven T-shirt (while sizes and supplies last).

🏕️ CAMP RAVEN SPOTLIGHT 🏕️

Camp Raven starts next month! Today, we're highlighting the Sr. Camp Raven "Papier Mâché" and "Printmaking" Camps for campers entering grades 6 and up!

📰 Papier Mâché
June 1–3, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Instructor: Emma G.
Location: The Summit Prep, 202 E. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield
Use papier mâché to create fun, sculptural projects while learning how to build strong forms and add creative details.
☀️ REGISTER HERE: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-summit-preparatory-school/schedules/activity-set/1787739

📰 Printmaking
June 1–3, 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Instructor: Emma G.
Location: The Summit Prep, 202 E. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield
Try different printing techniques, play with patterns and textures, and create original works of art.
☀️ REGISTER HERE: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-summit-preparatory-school/schedules/activity-set/1785518

👕 Registrations include a Camp Raven T-shirt (while sizes and supplies last).

Our Lower School students turned lunchtime into a data collection opportunity for their lunch audit. They collected all the trash and food scrapes during both lower school lunch times, using designated bins for different types of trash. The students then sorted and collected data during Outdoor Ed.

Some of their main takeaways highlighted successes (glows) and opportunities for improvements (grows).

Glows:
- No plastic water bottles; all reusable!
- No styrofoam!
- A lot of reusable lunch box containers and bags!
- Only a handful of items sorted incorrectly!

Grows:
- Biggest category of plastic trash was chips bags and food wrappers.
- Food waste was more than predicted.
- Unopened or uneaten food should be saved for later.
- Napkins can be used more than once.

Next the students will be promoting a Plastic-Free lunch on March 6. Stay tuned for more info!