About Summer Rocks

Summer Rocks offers exciting weekly camp experiences led by expert instructors and dedicated ELS staff. From arts and athletics to LEGO engineering and cooking, each week brings new adventures designed to inspire creativity, build skills, and create lasting friendships.

Who Can Attend: Rising 1st grade through rising 6th grade students (ELS students and community members welcome!)

Camp Hours:

  • Half-Day Camp: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Full-Day Camp: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

2026 Summer Camp Information Coming Soon!

We're planning an exciting lineup of camps for Summer 2026. Registration details, dates, and themes will be announced in early 2026. Check back soon!

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What a Week at Summer Rocks Looks Like

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Art Camp

$160 Half-Day / $320 Full-Day

Taking the arts outside to make fun, creative craft projects like tie-dye shirts, bubble paint activities, chalk art, and much more! Morning snack included; lunch provided for full-day campers.

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Tae Kwon Do Camp

$160 Half-Day / $320 Full-Day

Led by 7th-degree black belt Instructor Tony Morris from Asheville Sun Soo Traditional Tae Kwon Do. Campers learn skills with emphasis on respect, integrity, and self-control.

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LEGO Engineering Camp

$160 Half-Day / $320 Full-Day

Build motorized LEGO® creations, explore STEM stations, and bring museum exhibits to life through hands-on engineering challenges. Limited to 16 campers for personalized instruction.

Meet Our Summer Rocks Team

Denise Ball

Summer Rocks Director

ELS Assistant Principal and Middle School English Teacher

Mackenzie Knapp

Summer Camp Counselor

Aftercare/First Grade Assistant

Annie Suter

Summer Camp Counselor

Art Elective Teacher & K-8 Substitute

ELS Staff Registration:

Staff Registration Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

Summer Rocks is designed for rising 1st grade through rising 6th grade students. Students do not need to attend Emmanuel Lutheran School to participate—we welcome all children in this age range!

Drop-off:

  • Full-day campers: Arrive at 8:30 AM outside the main entrance of the preschool
  • Half-day campers: Arrive at 9:00 AM in the cafeteria

Pick-up:

  • Half-day campers: Pick up at 12:00 PM from the cafeteria
  • Full-day campers: Pick up by 4:30 PM in the cafeteria or playground
  • Late pick-up after 4:30 PM incurs a $1.00 per minute charge

All camps include a morning snack. Full-day campers receive lunch. Home lunch is allowed (no glass containers). All campers should bring a labeled water bottle.

Each morning features the week's themed camp activity (art, sports, LEGO, etc.). In the afternoon, campers enjoy outdoor play, gym time, games like dodgeball and Gaga ball, hands-on crafts, and team-building activities.

We do not prorate camps due to sickness, vacation, etc. A 50% refund is available with two weeks' notice before the first day of camp. No refunds for cancellations with less than two weeks' notice.

Registration is online through our secure payment portal. Payment is due at the time of registration. Use the "Register Now" button at the top of this page or click here to register.

Yes! Sibling discounts are available for most camps. Note: Some specialty camps led by outside contractors (like High Touch-High Tech) may not offer sibling discounts due to contractor restrictions.

Popular camps like Tae Kwon Do and LEGO Camp often fill up fast. Some camps have enrollment limits (LEGO Camp is limited to 16 campers). We recommend registering early to secure your spot!

For questions about Summer Rocks, contact Summer Rocks Director Denise Ball at summerrocks@elcsmail.org or call the school office at (828) 684-6098.