Summer Camps

It's never a dull moment at Camp HB. Discover new adventures through onsite and offsite excursions. Camp HB offers fun-filled weeks of camp, each with an exciting different theme. Campers can take advantage of the diverse activities Camp HB has to offer wiile supervised by experienced staff in a safe and fun environment. Each week is unique with theme-based excursions and fun activities.

June 26, 2023 through September 1, 2023. View Camp HB's Weekly Schedule

Camp HB Descriptions

Week 1: Summer KickOff
6/26-6/30 Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 6-12 years $180
Get your kicks at our first week of summer CAMP HB! Campers will enjoy all things sports-related as they pass, shoot, and dribble their way into a summer of fun! Campers will participate in sports themed crafts, games and excursions.

Week 2: Wild, Wild West
7/3-7/7 Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 6-12 years $180
Yee-haw! Join us for a week of lasso tossing, country line dancing, and roundup relays! Campers will enjoy western themed crafts, games and excursions.

Week 3: Mission Impossible
7/10-7/14 Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 6-12 years $180
CAMP HB! Your mission should you choose to accept it entails exciting scavenger hunts, creating invisible ink, and solving riddles! Campers will enjoy Mission Impossible themed crafts, games and excursions.

Week 4: The Great Outdoors
7/17-7/21 Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 6-12 years $180
Breathe in the fresh air and observe the natural beauty that Surf City has to offer! Trek through the world around you, concoct your own trail mix, and test earth science experiments! Campers will enjoy nature themed crafts, games and excursions.

Week 5: Splish - Splash
7/24-7/28 Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 6-12 years $180
Water slides, swimming, water balloon tosses, and more! Make a wave during this week’s activities! Campers will enjoy aqua themed crafts, games, and excursions.

Week 6: The Game(s) of Life
7/31-8/4 Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 6-12 years $180
Games galore! Learn all about teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun! Play new board games, test your trivia knowledge in game show activities, and participate in sports games! Campers will enjoy all different types of competition themed crafts, games and excursions.

Week 7: Under the Big Top
8/7-8/11 Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 6-12 years $180
Let’s juggle the day away! Try new circus tricks, play carnival games, and showcase your talents! Campers will enjoy circus themed crafts, games and excursions.

Week 8: Animal Planet
8/14-8/18 Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 6-12 years $180
Calling all animal lovers! Enjoy a PAW-some week filled with furry, feathery, and scaly creatures! From wild animals to loving pets, join us as we become animal experts! Campers will enjoy animal themed crafts, games and excursions.

Week 9: Down to a Science
8/21-8/25 Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 6-12 years $180
Come test out some fun experiments at Camp HB! Join us for a week full of fun science experiments, crafts, games, and more.

Week 10: Super Heroes
8/28-9/1 Monday-Friday 8:30am - 6:00pm 6-12 years $180
Calling all superheroes to Camp HB! Join us this week as our campers will meet true life heroes in our community. Enjoy superhero themed games, crafts, and more!

*All excursions subject to change.

Camp HB FAQs

Should my child bring their own water bottle?
Yes! Please have your child bring their water bottle for camp. They can fill it up at our water refill station.
Is lunch included?
Lunch is not provided every day at Camp HB. We do provide one snack each day.
What happens if we arrive late and the bus has already departed?
If you cannot arrive at Murdy before the bus departs, you may drive your child directly to the offsite location to meet up with the group.
What should my child wear to camp?
Your child should wear the bright green camp T-shirt which is provided at the start of the week. If your child needs an additional camp shirt, they are available for purchase for an additional $10.
Will sunscreen be provided?
Spray sunscreen is provided for the campers. Please make sure you spray sunscreen on your child prior to drop off.
Can my child bring his/her own beach toys?
Camp HB will be providing all beach toys (sand buckets, sand toys, and shovels) for beach days.
Can my child bring spending money for field trips?
Unless stated in the “Newsletter,” please do not send your child with money for excursions.
What’s included in the fee for the camp?
Camp HB fee covers the cost of all tickets for excursions, buses, shirts, and supplies. This also includes the food vendors that will be on-site providing food for your children on specific days in the newsletter.
Can I pick up my child early?
On off-site days, we highly recommend that you pick up your child while they are here at Murdy after their excursion. Please do not pick up your child from an excursion. When on-site, you are more than welcome to pick up your child earlier.
Who can pick up my child?
Authorized people to pick up your child must be listed on the emergency form. In the event that someone else needs to pick up the child, please inform the camp staff or front office staff.
What if my child has an allergy?
Please list allergies your child is allergic to on the emergency form. All staff are CPR/AED certified if an epi-pen needs to be administrated to your child.
What is the policy in regards to getting a refund?
A full refund minus the $6 processing fee will be given ONLY when a refund request is made a minimum of three business days in advance of the first day of camp. For example, if camp starts on Monday, a refund must be requested no later than the Wednesday prior. No refunds will be given after the timeframe above.
Can my child have a cell phone or an electronic device during camp?
You are encouraged not to send a child to camp with a cell phone/electronic device so they may enjoy the activities we have planned for them. If they do bring a device to camp, we ask they keep it in their backpack.
How will my child be transported to and from excursions?
All campers and staff will be transported by a school bus each week.
What will my child be doing during on-site days?
During on-site days we will be doing crafts that correspond with the theme of the week, water games, yard games (large Connect 4 and large Jenga), and so much more!
What’s the ratio between staff and campers?
One (1) staff member to every eight (8) children.
Do I need to fill out forms every week if my child is enrolled in more than one week?
No, if you have no changes to your forms from the first week your child is enrolled, we will save it and re-use it.
Will siblings be placed together if they are enrolled in the same camp?
You may request to put siblings who are very close in age in the same group. Projects and games are tailored to the age groups of the different stations throughout the day.
Where do I find information regarding field trips?
You will receive an email the Wednesday prior to camp with the following documents “Welcome Letter,” “Disciplinary Form,” “Emergency Form,” and a “Newsletter.” The “Newsletter” will give detailed information regarding all excursions and what to bring.

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