Summer at MICDS rolls at a slower pace, and with that comes a season of vibrant and engaging activities. The campus spaces hum with learning, laughter, and memory-making through three summer adventures: Camp Pegasus, Eliot Summer Academy, and STL Summer Sports Camps.
Camp Pegasus
Camp Pegasus has been kicking off every summer with excitement for more than 30 years. For kindergartners to sixth graders, expert counselors help campers explore an exciting variety of activities in swimming, arts and crafts, technology, science, sports, and games. They busily move through adventures and summertime fun, pausing only for a delicious lunch in the dining hall before they are on to their next session.
For older campers in seventh through 10th grade, Summer Stock is a theater program that focuses on acting skills, production assistance, and performance. Campers include both new and experienced actors, and the program also caters to those interested in the technical side of theater.
A newer offering at Camp Pegasus is the Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) for seventh through 10th graders. This summer program empowers young leaders to harness and develop the skills and confidence needed to positively impact their community and prepare for the next steps in their education and beyond. The curriculum includes an engaging mix of workshops, guest speakers, and creative projects, all of which boost their confidence and leadership skills.
This year, 1,222 Pegasus campers enjoyed six weeks of memories, friendship, learning, and fun thanks to the efforts of Charlotte Dougherty, Camp Director, Middle School Arts Teacher, and Dean, retired Middle School Arts Teacher Tim Storey, Aquatics Director Khannie Dastgah, and 100 staff members.
Eliot Summer Academy
Named after William Greenleaf Eliot, one of our School’s founders and visionary thinkers, Eliot Summer Academy challenges middle and high school students with various academic and enrichment courses, stretching their limits in and out of the classroom. Classes offered through Eliot Summer Academy are perfect for summer review or enrichment.
Review courses help students transition between coursework levels and allow them to redo work, catch up, or make up a course. Enrichment courses like Grammar Boost offer something new and help students prepare for the next school year.
Upper School Learning Specialist & Director of Eliot Summer Academy Sam Cummins and many MICDS teachers led 105 students through thoughtful sessions in reading, science, and math. Students also enjoyed classes such as public speaking, college essay writing, AI and virtual reality, digital fabrication, and more. Over 50% of our new, incoming Upper School students participated.
STL Sports Camps
To get maximum use of our athletic facilities during the summer months, the high-energy STL Sports Camps, run independently by coaches, keep athletes moving throughout the summer. Campers focus on developing skills and improving technique, and all athletes train in MICDS’ state-of-the-art athletic facilities to gain an even greater competitive edge. STL Sports Camps offers a program for every athlete, giving campers a taste of playing for an elite team.
This year, 597 campers participated in nine sports (including Pickleball!) over 10 weeks. Thank you to Justin French, Operations Administrative Assistant & Director of Summer Sports Camps, and our outstanding coaches for creating active fun over the summer.
