Middle & Upper School
Course Descriptions
With our Middle and Upper School Experience format, participants may select a morning enrichment session of their choice and then choose to stay for our afternoon experience, The Swarm. We also have full-day opportunities for both Middle and Upper School students scattered throughout our nine-week Summer Program that will allow students to experience service learning, adventure, and team building. Our age-appropriate offerings are similar to the Seven Hills School experience — hands-on, engaging, and creative. The Summer Program offers a full spectrum of activities for rising fifth graders through 12th graders to enjoy.
June 15-18 Program
No program June 19
Middle School Expeditions: Caves
June 15-18 Grades 6-8 (For Seven Hills students only) Instructor: Shane Marsan and Chloe Salveson
Embark on a dynamic summer course, departing from Cincinnati for an adventure-filled journey to Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. This well-rounded itinerary seamlessly blends educational exploration and outdoor excitement, offering students a mix of guided cave tours, zip-lining adventures, and interactive outdoor activities. The week culminates with a return journey to Cincinnati, marked by a farewell dinner that encapsulates the camaraderie and memories forged during this enriching and unforgettable summer experience.
Who should choose this camp: Middle School students with a strong sense of adventure
Fee: $1,000
June 29-July 2 Programs
No program July 3
Movie Makers
June 29-July 2 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-8 Instructor: Laura Clemens
Students will work in teams to create a short film. Steps will include concept proposals, script writing, casting, location scouting, scene study, rehearsals, prop creation, filming, and editing. The week will end with a showcase of the films.
Who should choose this camp: Action and adventure movie buffs, home movie makers, and film critics
Fee: $152
Bowling
June 29-July 2 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-8 Instructor: Robin Wilson
Bowlers will receive individual and group instruction on proper approach and arm swing and learn about lining up and using targets.
Who should choose this camp: Novice bowlers and experienced alley cats
Fee: $152
Golf
June 29-July 2 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Grades 5-8 Instructor: John Rising
Golf is a lifetime sport, and this week will get children started in the game or hone their existing skills. Players will receive a daily lesson from a PGA pro and will work on swing components, putting, and course etiquette. After the lessons, players will be grouped by level and play a daily round of golf with a coach. Golf courses may include Reeves, Little Miami, Meadow Links, and World of Golf. Participants must bring their own clubs and golf balls.
Who should choose this camp: Players of all levels
Fee: $350
The Swarm
June 29-July 2 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. NEW Grouped by Grade Levels Grades 5-6 & Grades 7-8 Instructor: Elliot Glum
The Swarm offers kids the opportunity each afternoon to meet up with old friends they haven’t seen all summer and to make new ones! Spend time playing games and sports, going on trips, and making new social connections. The group will collaborate to select activities and truly create their own experience. While each week will be designed around the students’ interests, Tuesdays and Thursdays will feature a planned trip.
Who should choose this camp: Middle School students who want a relaxed but fun and exciting week with friends.
Fee: $152
July 6-10 Programs
Dungeons and Dragons Club
July 6-10 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-8 Instructor: Megan Whitt
This popular game captivates people who love fantasy, storytelling, and adventures. Join this world full of different characters, created by our very own Seven Hills campers, and learn the basic rules of this epic game. Children will be able to experience the directions of the Dungeon Master, battle foes, and search for treasure! The best part? All of this game is created with imagination and stories!
Who should choose this camp: Harry Potter readers, board game players, wizards, and warlocks
Fee: $190
Seven Hills Bake Off
July 6-10 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-9 Instructor: Laura Clemens
Bake a cake, loaf of bread, fancy cookies, pie, and much more in this competition-style baking experience. Bakers of all experience levels are welcome as we will discuss and practice key techniques as well as try challenges in each of the baking disciplines. Join us to bake, eat, and see who will be the Summer 2026 Seven Hills Bake Off Champion!
Who should choose this camp: Amateur bakers and “Great British Bake Off” show watchers
Fee: $235
Aerial Fit
July 6-10 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-8
Ready to feel like you are flying, all while building strength and developing a new skill? Students will learn how to safely use the aerial hammock to float, flip, and fly while building balance, confidence and having fun. This aerial class will take place at Hello Sunshine Studios in Pleasant Ridge and end with a class showcase. Drop off and pick up will be at Seven Hills.
Who should choose this camp: Gymnasts, yogi enthusiasts, and dancers
Fee: $190
The Swarm
July 6-10 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. NEW Grouped by Grade Levels Grades 5-6 & Grades 7-8 Instructor: Elliot Glum
The Swarm offers kids the opportunity each afternoon to meet up with old friends they haven’t seen all summer and to make new ones! Spend time playing games and sports, going on trips, and making new social connections. The group will collaborate to select activities and truly create their own experience. While each week will be designed around the students’ interests, Tuesdays and Thursdays will feature a planned trip.
Who should choose this camp: Middle School students who want a relaxed but fun and exciting week with friends.
Fee: $190
July 13-17 Programs
Your Middle Schooler at Home: Babysitting and Safety Course
July 13-17 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-8 Instructor: Angie Bielecki
Is your child ready to stay home alone? Middle Schoolers will be able to prepare for this important life stage by taking this informative class. Students will learn basic home safety skills and will leave the class with materials to continue the discussion and make a personalized family plan to stay home alone safely. We will also cover an introduction to babysitting skills, basic CPR, and first aid.
Who should choose this camp: Middle Schoolers who want to babysit or stay home alone safely
Fee: $190
That’s Debatable
July 13-17 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-8 Instructor: Elliot Glum
Improve your quick thinking, critical listening, and public speaking skills. This class will help you learn how to develop respectful and persuasive arguments while debating topics. Topics will be researched and presented in a safe and polite environment.
Who should choose this camp: Debaters, political thinkers, and those who need help with public speaking
Fee: $190
The Swarm
July 13-17 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. NEW Grouped by Grade Levels Grades 5-6 & Grades 7-8 Instructor: Elliot Glum
The Swarm offers kids the opportunity each afternoon to meet up with old friends they haven’t seen all summer and to make new ones! Spend time playing games and sports, going on trips, and making new social connections. The group will collaborate to select activities and truly create their own experience. While each week will be designed around the students’ interests, Tuesdays and Thursdays will feature a planned trip.
Who should choose this camp: Middle School students who want a relaxed but fun and exciting week with friends.
Fee: $190
July 20-24 Programs
Hero Training at Camp Half Blood
July 20-24 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-8 Instructor: Laura Clemens
Embark on an epic adventure at Hero Training at Camp Half Blood! Immerse yourself in the world of Greek mythology, where gods and heroes come to life. Join us for a week of action packed mornings filled with hero training, mythical quests, and creative crafting. Discover the secrets of the Greek alphabet, conquer heroic obstacle courses, and unleash your creativity through arts and crafts inspired by ancient tales. Forge new friendships and challenge your wit and courage as you embark on quests that will leave you feeling like a true demigod.
Who should choose this camp: Avid adventure and fantasy readers
Fee: $190
Exposure: A Photography Intensive
July 20-24 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 7-10 Instructor: Megan Whitt
Discover the art of seeing through the lens. In this weeklong photography intensive, students will explore the city with DSLR cameras in hand, capturing its architecture, people, and hidden corners. Along the way, they’ll learn the fundamentals of perspective, composition, lighting, and digital editing to elevate their creative vision.
Who should choose this camp: Seventh through 10th grade students interested in learning photography and camera basics or students interested in taking Journalism & Design
Fee: $190
The Swarm
July 20-24 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. NEW Grouped by Grade Levels Grades 5-6 & Grades 7-8 Instructor: Elliot Glum
The Swarm offers kids the opportunity each afternoon to meet up with old friends they haven’t seen all summer and to make new ones! Spend time playing games and sports, going on trips, and making new social connections. The group will collaborate to select activities and truly create their own experience. While each week will be designed around the students’ interests, Tuesdays and Thursdays will feature a planned trip.
Who should choose this camp: Middle School students who want a relaxed but fun and exciting week with friends.
Fee: $190
July 20-31 Summer P.E.
Summer P.E.
July 20-24 & 27-31 | 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. This is a two-week program for Seven Hills rising 10th grade students. Instructor: Lindsey Steuer
Summer P.E. will follow, as closely as possible, the established physical education curriculum for sophomores as stated in the current course description. Students will be exposed to a variety of lifetime sports and activities, as well as fitness exercises, that aim to provide stress relief to each student. Yoga and pilates will be incorporated throughout the curriculum as well as self-defense. Students will also learn new workouts in the weight room and different fitness workouts they can use outside of the classroom. Lifetime sports that will be taught include, but are not limited to, golf, tennis, frisbee golf, cornhole, badminton, and bowling.
Who should choose this camp: Seven Hills rising 10th graders who want to earn their P.E. credit during the summer
Fee: $700
July 27-31 Programs
Escape the Ordinary
July 27-31 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Grades 5-8 Instructor: Allison Hills
This middle school camp will have kids ditching their screens to seek new adventures, physical challenges, and enticing opportunities that you can’t get anywhere else! From trying new obstacle courses, to participating in exciting escape rooms, to trampoline parks — this program offers a taste of it all! This program is designed to get kids out of their comfort zones and to develop skills like team work and leadership. Time to escape the ordinary!
Who should choose this camp: Kids who want to try new things, those bored of the same-old, same old
Fee: $225
Cone Quest
July 27-31 | 12:30-3:30 p.m. Grades 5-8 Instructor: Megan Whitt
Spend the week exploring the various ice cream parlors and creamy whips Cincinnati has to offer. Learn about the science behind making ice cream while making and sampling your own! This class will offer a sample of some iconic Cincinnati landmarks and focus on their importance of the renaissance of businesses around town.
Who should choose this camp: Foodies, ice cream aficionados, and flavor scientists
Fee: $190