This summer, The Stony Brook School offers three immersive camp experiences—Business Camp, STEAM Camp, and Environmental Camp—designed to spark curiosity, build practical skills, and inspire innovation. From entrepreneurship and leadership to robotics, coding, and hands-on ecological exploration, students engage in meaningful, real-world learning that develops both knowledge and character. Sound Learning. Sound Training. Sound Character.
Business CAMPS
Offered in conjunction with SPARK Business Academy, provide students with an immersive introduction to entrepreneurship, leadership, and real world business strategy. Through hands on projects, case studies, and collaborative problem solving, participants explore innovation, finance, marketing, and decision making while developing confidence and professional skills.
| Business Camps - Ages 10-13 |
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Week 1: Budding Entrepreneurs: This program empowers students with an entrepreneurial mindset to develop a plan for their own business ideas, drawing on disciplines such as marketing, finance, and strategy, in a supportive environment that fosters teamwork. From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits, students have fun while developing business savvy! Dates: July 6-10th, 2026 |
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Week 2: Finance Club: Learn how to manage your money in this program promoting essential life skills! Set your financial goals, develop a budget from scratch, shop for a credit card and calculate the monthly cost of your dream car. Students also learn about mortgages, FICO scores, taxes and the dangers of piling up debt. Through simulations and hands-on activities, students explore financial decisions they will have to make in the future. Dates: July 13-17th, 2026 |
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Week 3: Sports Management For the sports lover, future team General Manager, sports team owner, ESPN analyst, or coach, this unique program helps students view the world of sports from a business perspective. Students actively discuss and analyze different topics, including player contracts, mock drafts, college sports, endorsements, and the Nike vs. Under Armour competition, the Super Bowl, e-sports and more! Dates: July 20-24th, 2026 |
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Week 4: Jr. CEOs: How would you like to be the boss of Apple or Amazon for a day? In this leadership program, you can! Students act as CEOs for leading companies and work in groups to make strategic recommendations to address real business issues. Case studies include popular companies, such as Coke, McDonald’s, Under Armor, Nike, Tesla, Uber and more! Students enhance their problem-solving skills, develop business savvy and cultivate a strategic mindset as future leaders. Dates: July 27-31st, 2026 |
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Week 5: Stock Market 101-Bulls & Bears Learn how you can start investing at a young age in this fully interactive program! Build your own $100,000 stock portfolio and trade stocks like Apple, Nike or Amazon with a cool investing simulation tool. This innovative experience empowers students with the tools and mindset to face future investment decisions with confidence and buy low, sell high! A solid foundation for successful future investors! Dates: August 3-7th, 2026 |
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Week 6: The Business of Entertainment: Step into the spotlight and explore the worlds of movies, music, blogging, youtube and streaming, where creativity meets entrepreneurship! Picture yourself at the Oscars, changing the plot of your favorite movie, learn how music artists earn money, starting your own blog, and delving into the ever-changing streaming landscape. This program blends creativity, business savvy, and star power for an unforgettable experience in the limelight! Dates: August 10-14th, 2026 |
| Business Camps - Ages 14-18 |
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Week 1: Teen Consultants: This innovative program empowers participants with a strategic mindset, problem-solving skills and business savvy through simulated real-world consulting experiences. Collaborate in small teams and make practical recommendations for real business issues faced by popular companies, including Apple, Coca-Cola and Disney. Create and deliver impactful client-ready presentations while learning about careers in consulting and virtually interacting with guest speakers from the consulting world. Dates: July 6-10th, 2026 |
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Week 2: Personal Finance: Learn how to manage your money in this program promoting essential life skills! Set your financial goals, develop a budget from scratch, shop for a credit card and calculate the monthly cost of your dream car. Students also learn about mortgages, FICO scores, taxes and the dangers of piling up debt. Through simulations and hands-on activities, participants gain confidence to explore financial decisions they will have to make in the future. Dates: July 13-17th, 2026 |
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Week 3: Model UN: Students act as United Nations (UN) delegates, collaborating in teams to develop policy recommendations and debating current global issues aligned to the UN’s sustainable development goals. Students enhance their research and communication skills while gaining a solid exposure to debating international affairs, problem-solving in a diplomatic context, and making persuasive presentations. Dates: July 20-24th, 2026 |
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Week 4: Teen Investors: Learn investing fundamentals and how you can start investing at a young age! Build your own $100,000 stock portfolio and trade stocks like Apple, Nike or Amazon with a cool investing simulation tool. This hands-on experience empowers students with the tools and mindset to face future investment decisions with confidence and buy low, sell high! A solid foundation for successful future investors! Dates: July 27-31st, 2026 |
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Week 5: The Business of Entertainment: Step into the spotlight and explore the worlds of movies, music, blogging, youtube and streaming, where creativity meets entrepreneurship! Picture yourself at the Oscars, changing the plot of your favorite movie, learn how music artists earn money, starting your own blog, and delving into the ever-changing streaming landscape. This program blends creativity, business savvy, and star power for an unforgettable experience in the limelight! Dates: August 3-7th, 2026 |
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Week 6: Resume & Career Success: This practical program for teens focuses on career exploration and employment readiness. Learn how to draft an impactful resume, write a compelling cover letter and prep for interviews. Students explore career goals, industries, and occupations, and learn the educational path required to achieve them. College search and affordability, as well as budgeting and money management skills for young adults, will also be covered. A must for teens seeking to take control of their future! Dates: August 10-14th, 2026 |
Environmental CAMPS
Environmental Programs immerse students in the natural world through direct access to the Long Island Sound, guided exploration in upstate New York, and hands-on ecological study. Campers investigate local marine life, practice outdoor skills, and experience wilderness camping while learning to understand and measure human impact on the environment. The program cultivates curiosity, stewardship, and a deep appreciation for creation through meaningful, place-based learning.
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Week 1: Exploring the Long Island Sound: Campers study the ecology of the Long Island Sound through shoreline exploration, marine sampling, water quality testing, and coastal food webs, building a foundation in local marine science. Dates: June 28-July 3rd, 2026 |
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Week 2: Forests, Fields, and Freshwater: This week focuses on marine biology, including fish, invertebrates, and plankton native to Long Island waters. Activities include tide pool studies, specimen observation, and habitat mapping. Dates: July 6-10th, 2026 |
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Week 3: Forests, Fields, and Freshwater Dates: July 13-17th, 2026 |
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Week 4: Conservation and Sustainability: Campers examine human impact on local environments, learning about conservation efforts, waste reduction, renewable energy, and sustainability practices relevant to Long Island communities. Dates: July 20-24th, 2026 |
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Week 5: Wilderness Skills and Outdoor Living: With a focus on outdoor education, campers develop camping, navigation, and survival skills while exploring natural areas and reflecting on stewardship of God’s creation. Dates: July 27-31st, 2026 NOTE: This program can be made into an overnight camp by selecting the corresponding add-on before check-out. |
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Week 6: Environmental Science in Action: This applied science week introduces data collection, environmental testing, and field research methods, including soil analysis, weather tracking, and ecological monitoring. Dates: August 3-7th, 2026 |
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Week 7: Guardians of the Coast: Our culminating week brings learning together through stewardship projects focused on coastal preservation, habitat restoration, and environmental advocacy, encouraging campers to take responsibility for protecting the Long Island environment. Dates: August 10-14th, 2026 |
STEAM CAMPS
The STEAM track integrates science, technology, engineering, aeronautics, artificial intelligence, and mathematics to inspire innovation and interdisciplinary problem solving. Campers engage in hands on projects including robotics, coding, digital media, engineering challenges, mechanical design, and laboratory investigations, all while building curiosity, creativity, and collaborative learning skills.
| STEAM Camps - Ages 10-13 |
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Week 1: Ethical AI- The Stony Brook School’s Ethical AI Summer Program empowers students to explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence through a lens of responsibility, discernment, and human dignity. Participants develop foundational skills in machine learning, data literacy, and algorithmic reasoning while examining ethics, bias, transparency, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. Rooted in our Christian mission and commitment to Sound Learning, Sound Training, and Sound Character, the program equips students to engage the future of AI with wisdom, integrity, and a faith-informed understanding of human value and purpose. Dates: June 28-July 3rd, 2026. |
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Week 2: Artificial Intelligence in Action- Campers explore AI through hands-on projects such as image recognition, pattern detection, and decision-making systems. Students test AI models through games, simulations, and interactive applications. Dates: July 6-10th, 2026 |
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Week 3: Land Robotics Build and Challenge Week: Campers design, build, and program land based robots using sensors and motors. The week features obstacle courses, navigation challenges, and interactive robot competitions. Dates: July 13-17th, 2026 |
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Week 4: Robotics and AI Game Design- Campers combine robotics and AI concepts to create interactive games, challenges, or autonomous systems. The week emphasizes creativity, experimentation, and live demonstrations of student-designed projects. Dates: July 20-24th, 2026 |
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Week 5: Marine Robotics & ROV Exploration- Using water-based robotics, campers build and operate ROVs designed for underwater movement and tasks. Students pilot their creations in controlled water environments, completing exploration and retrieval challenges. Dates: July 27-31st, 2026 |
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Week 6: Rocketry Fundamentals and Launch- Campers explore the science of flight, propulsion, and aerodynamics while designing and building model rockets. The week culminates in multiple launch sessions where students test, refine, and fly their rockets. Dates: August 3-7th, 2026 |
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Week 7: Advanced Rocketry and Payload Challenges- Students build more advanced rockets focused on stability, altitude, and payload delivery. Campers conduct launches, analyze flight performance, and experiment with design improvements. Dates: August 10-14th, 2026 |
| Steam Camps - Ages 14-18 |
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Week 1: Ethical AI- The Stony Brook School’s Ethical AI Summer Program empowers students to explore the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence through a lens of responsibility, discernment, and human dignity. Participants develop foundational skills in machine learning, data literacy, and algorithmic reasoning while examining ethics, bias, transparency, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. Rooted in our Christian mission and commitment to Sound Learning, Sound Training, and Sound Character, the program equips students to engage the future of AI with wisdom, integrity, and a faith-informed understanding of human value and purpose. Dates: June 28-July 3rd, 2026 |
| Week 2: InSpirit AI Week- Offered in conjunction with InspiritAi. Please visit their website for more details, July 6-10th, 2026 |
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Week 3: STEAM Foundations and Systems Thinking- Students explore the interconnected nature of science, technology, engineering, aeronautics, and mathematics through hands-on learning and collaborative problem solving. This week builds strong foundations in computational thinking, data literacy, and design thinking through engineering challenges, introductory coding, and applied math and science investigations. Dates: July 13-17th, 2026 |
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Week 4: Robotics, Engineering, and Applied Technology- This week centers on robotics and physical computing, allowing students to design, build, and program mechanical systems. Participants work with sensors, motors, and controllers while learning about automation, feedback loops, and real-world engineering constraints through testing and iteration. Dates: July 20-24th, 2026 |
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Week 5: Advanced STEAM Innovation Lab- This standalone week challenges students to apply STEAM concepts to complex, real-world problems through intensive design and experimentation. Students engage in advanced engineering challenges, aeronautics, data analysis, and technology-driven problem-solving, emphasizing creativity, iteration, and collaboration, without a cumulative capstone requirement. Dates: July 27-31st, 2026 |
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Week 6: Science Olympiad Skills and Competition Lab- This intensive week prepares students for Science Olympiad events through focused skill building, experimentation, and strategic problem solving. Students rotate through multiple event areas, applying concepts from physics, chemistry, engineering, earth science, and biology. Emphasis is placed on scientific reasoning, teamwork, and competition strategies used at the regional and state levels. Dates: August 3-7th, 2026 |
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Week 7: Autonomous Systems and Intelligent Machines- This week immerses students in the design and operation of autonomous systems, focusing on robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles. Students explore how machines sense, decide, and act within real environments by working with sensors, control systems, and basic autonomy programming. Through hands on challenges, participants test navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mission planning while gaining insight into how autonomous technologies are used in industry, research, and public service. Dates: August 10-14th, 2026 |