Summer at Bishop's
Summer 2025
Registration Opens March 10, 2025
Session 1: June 2 - 20 (no class June 19)
Rising grades 8-12 classes are offered for credit and enrichmentSession 2: June 23 - July 11 (no class July 4)
Rising grades 8-12 classes are offered for credit and enrichmentEnrichment, Session A: June 16 - 27
Rising grades 4-5 and 6-8Enrichment, Session B: June 30 - July 11
Rising grades 4-5 and 6-8The mission of the Bishop’s summer program is to advance the work of current students, assist the transition of new students into our community and attract prospective students to the School.
Bishop's Summer Session
Bishop’s Summer Session provides classes for students in pre-grades 4-12 in a safe and caring environment just a short walk from the beach. We offer courses for credit, preparation, review and enrichment through project- and inquiry-based activities and STEM/STEAM options taught by experts in their fields. Elementary and middle school students can enroll in a maximum of four classes or, combined with the summer athletics program, build an entire well-balanced day. We make education exceptional, inspirational, relevant and fun!
Schedules at a Glance
- Upper School (Rising Grades 9-12)
- Academic Explorations (Rising Grades 6-8)
- Academic Adventures (Rising Grades 4-5)
- Athletic Camps
Upper School (Rising Grades 9-12)
SESSION I: June 2 - 20, 2025 (note: no classes offered June 19)
Course |
Dates |
Morning |
Afternoon |
Health | June 2 - 20 | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Honors Biology Prep | June 2 - 13** | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | |
Honors Chemistry Prep | June 2 - 13** | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | |
Introduction to Biblical Literature |
June 2 - 20 |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Introduction to Philosophy of Human Rights |
June 2 - 20 |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
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Study Skills Workshop |
June 2 - 20 |
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. |
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Technical Theater Workshop | June 2 - 20 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | |
Visual Arts Studio |
June 2 - 20 |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
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*denotes one-week class; ** denotes two-week class
SESSION II: June 23 - July 11 2025 (note: no classes offered July 4)
Course |
Dates |
Morning |
Afternoon |
Health |
June 23 - July 11 |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
Intensive Writing |
June 23 - 27* |
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12:30 - 3 p.m. |
Introduction to Biblical Literature |
June 23 - July 11 |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
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Literature and Writing Workshop |
June 23 - July 11 |
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
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Math 3 Prep |
June 23 - July 11 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | |
Math 4 Prep |
June 23 - July 11 | 8 - 10 a.m. | |
Study Skills Workshop |
July 1 - 12 |
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. |
*denotes one-week class; ** denotes two-week class
Academic Explorations (Rising Grades 6-8)
SESSION I: June 2 - 20, 2025 (NOTE: no classes offered June 19)
Course |
Dates |
Morning |
Afternoon |
Study Skills Workshop |
June 2 - 20 |
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. |
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Technical Theater Workshop | June 2 - 20 | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | |
World Religions |
June 2 - 20 |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
12:30 - 4:30 p.m. |
SESSION II: June 23 - July 11, 2025 (note: no classes offered July 4)
Course |
Dates |
Morning |
Afternoon |
Introduction to Middle English |
June 23 - July 11 |
8:30 - 10 a.m. |
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Math 3 Prep |
June 23 - July 11 |
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
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Middle School Math 1 |
June 23 - July 11 |
8:45 - 9:45 a.m. |
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Middle School Math 2 |
June 23 - July 11 |
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
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Study Skills Workshop |
July 1 - 12 |
12:30 - 1:45 p.m. |
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World Religions |
June 23 - July 11 |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
**denotes two-week class
SESSION A (enrichments): June 16-27, 2025 (NOTE: no classes offered June 19)
Period 1 |
Period 2 |
Lunch |
Period 3 |
Period 4 |
The Art of Making Center Stage Iron (Fe) Chef Jr. Trash into Treasures |
Battles and Board Games The Curiosity Lab: Explore, Create, Investigate! Communicating Through Dance Fairy Tales, Myths and Illustrated Stories Money! |
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Anime to Comic Engineering Design Media Literacy and Journalism Playwriting Through Theater Games and Writing Activities Speech and Debate Summer Sports and Games |
Impressionism: Painting like Monet and Van Gogh LOL: Introduction to Improvisation Mission Math: Cracking the Code Science Lab: Experiments and Exploration Summer Sports and Games Writing Through Animation |
SESSION B (enrichments): June 30 - July 11, 2025 (note: no class offered July 4)
Period 1 |
Period 2 |
Lunch |
Period 3 |
Period 4 |
The Art of Making Bishop's Rocks Center Stage Global Chefs: Cooking Around the World Spray Painting, Stencils and More |
Battles and Board Games Dance Technique, Choreography and Performance Fairy Tales, Myths and Illustrated Stories Money! Trash into Treasures |
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Engineering Design Media Literacy and Journalism Playwriting Through Theater Games and Writing Activities Speech and Debate Summer Sports and Games |
LOL: Introduction to Improvisation Mission Math: Cracking the Code Resin Pouring and 3D Painting Science Lab: Experiments and Exploration Summer Sports and Games |
Academic Adventures (Rising Grades 4-5)
SESSION A: June 16 - 27, 2025 (no classes offered June 19)
Period 1 |
Period 2 |
Lunch |
Period 3 |
Period 4 |
Communicating Through Dance Curious Minds Fairy Tales, Myths and Illustrated Stories Final Frontier: America's Journey into Space Money! |
The Art of Making Center Stage Iron (Fe) Chef Jr. Trash into Treasures |
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Mission Math: Cracking the Code Science Lab: Experiments and Exploration Slime Summer Sports and Games Writing with Disney |
Engineering Design Muggle Magic Playwriting Through Theater Games and Writing Activities Summer Sports and Games |
SESSION B: June 30 - july 11, 2025 (note: no classes offered July 4)
Period 1 |
Period 2 |
Lunch |
Period 3 |
Period 4 |
Dance Technique, Choreography and Performance Fairy Tales, Myths and Illustrated Stories Final Frontier: America's Journey into Space Money! Trash into Treasures |
The Art of Making Bishop's Rocks Center Stage Global Chefs: Cooking Around the World Landscape Painting |
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Lamps, Lights and Luminaries Mission Math: Cracking the Code Science Lab: Experiments and Exploration Summer Sports and Games |
Engineering Design Playwriting Through Theater Games and Writing Activities Summer Sports and Games
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Athletic Camps
Camp |
Grades |
Dates |
Time |
Baseball (Co-ed) |
Rising 3-9 |
June 16 - 20* |
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Baseball (Co-ed) |
Rising 3-9 |
July 14 - 18 |
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Basketball (Co-ed) | Rising 3-9 | June 23 - 27 | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Field Hockey (Girls) | Rising 4-8 | July 7 - 11 | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Flag Football (Co-ed) |
Rising 4-8 |
June 30 - July 3* |
8:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Lacrosse (Girls) | Rising 4-8 | June 16-20* | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
Soccer (Co-ed) |
Rising 4-8 |
June 30 - July 3* |
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Volleyball (Co-ed) | Rising 4-8 | July 7 - 11 | 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. |
*no camp on June 19
Internships for Bishop's Students
Current Bishop's students can explore summer internship opportunities and programs in STEM, the arts and the humanities around San Diego and nationally. Families can access experiences by logging in to the Student Information resource board. Summer programs and internships are updated annually.
General Information
- Calendar
- Instructions for Online Registration
- Classes
- Tuition and Fees
- Cancellation Policy
- Withdrawal from a For-Credit Course
- Course Credit
- Academic Policies
- Dismissal
- Attendance
- Standards of Behavior
- Attire
- Snacks and Lunch
- Transportation
- Statement of Diversity and Inclusion
Calendar
UPPER SCHOOL PROGRAM (rising grades 9-12)
Session I: June 2-20, 2025 (no classes offered June 19)
Health, Honors Biology Prep (June 2-13), Honors Chemistry Prep (June 2-13), Introduction to Biblical Literature, Introduction to the Philosophy of Human Rights, Study Skills Workshop, Technical Theater Workshop, Visual Arts Studio
Session II: June 23-July 11, 2025 (no classes will be offered July 4)
Health, Intensive Writing (June 23-27), Introduction to Biblical Literature, Literature and Writing Workshop, Math 3 Prep, Math 4 Prep, Study Skills Workshop (July 1-12)
ACADEMIC EXPLORATIONS (rising grades 6-8)
Session I for Credit: June 2-20, 2025 (no classes will be offered June 19)
Study Skills Workshop, Technical Theater Workshop, World Religions
Session A Enrichment: June 16-27, 2025 (no classes will be offered June 19)
See Course Descriptions for classes and times.
Session II for Credit: June 23-july 11, 2025 (no classes will be offered July 4)
Intro. to English 7, Math 3 Prep, Middle School Math 1, Middle School Math 2, Study Skills Workshop, World Religions
Session B Enrichment: June 30-july 11, 2025 (no classes will be offered July 4)
See Course Descriptions for classes and times.
ACADEMIC ADVENTURES PROGRAM (pre-grades 4-5)
Session A Enrichment: June 16-27, 2025 (no classes will be offered June 19)
Session B Enrichment: June 30-July 11, 2025 (no classes will be offered July 4)
Classes meet daily, Monday through Friday, unless otherwise noted. All course descriptions and meeting times are listed in the Schedules at a Glance and Course Descriptions for each program. The School will be closed on June 19 and July 4.
*A minimum number of students is needed for courses to be offered. The School reserves the right to cancel courses where minimum enrollment is not met and will makes every effort to offer students alternatives.
Instructions for Online Registration
Registration is accessed through an online portal from The Bishop's School website beginning Mar. 10. If you have questions, contact summer-school@bishops.com. For questions about financial aid, please contact Chrissy King. Registration FAQs and tips may be found below and here.
Best practices to follow while registering online include: using a laptop or desktop; ensuring only one parent or guardian is logged in; using one browser or tab and making sure the browser is up-to-date; and refreshing your screen until you are able to login and register.
We make every effort to enroll a student in the registered section of the class, e.g., morning or afternoon for health and religion classes. However, for classes with high enrollments, we cannot guarantee placement in the requested section and a waitlist may be required. Please reach out via email to Ben Duehr if a class appears to be closed or no longer available, and we will try to accommodate your request. Classes with low enrollment are subject to cancellation, and students will be offered other options.
Registration FAQs and Tips
Q: How do I know I have successfully completed registration?
A: You should receive an automated confirmation email from our system within minutes of your completed registration confirming the classes for which you have signed up.
Q: The class I would like to register for cannot be selected (it is probably full). What should I do?
A: If there is another time that the class is offered and your child can attend that session, even if it is less desirable, select and register for that class session. Contact Ben Duehr to get on a waitlist for the class and time you’d prefer and he will contact you if a place becomes available.
Q: What should I do if the class I’d like to sign up for is full and my child can’t attend another session?
A: Contact Ben Duehr to get on the waitlist for the class and time you’d prefer and he will contact you if a place becomes available. Spaces are limited and some classes will fill.
Q: How can I ensure that the upper school classes I want to register for have been secured?
A: When selecting a session (Upper School Half Day Session AM, for example), click the green “Add to Cart” button and then select the desired class (click “Add to Cart” again for that desired class). If, when you check out, a course name doesn’t appear, go back and ensure you’ve selected a course and that your payment reflects the tuition of that class.
Q: The pricing for the middle school and elementary school enrichment classes are showing as $300 per class. How do I adjust the pricing for this?
A: Package pricing applies to classes taken in the same session only. You can use a discount code in your cart during the registration process. If you sign up for two classes in a session, add “2class” when prompted. Three and four classes can be discounted by using “3class” or “4class” as appropriate.
Q: Do we have to pay the registration fee for athletic camps?
A: No – registration fees are only charged for academic and enrichment classes. If your child is registered for both camps and classes, the fee still applies. If your child is only signed up for a camp, you can use the discount code “ATHLETICS.”
Q: The discount code did not seem to work or I can’t get the pricing corrected properly. What should I do?
A: All registrations are reviewed and discount codes will be applied appropriately for your convenience. If anything needs to be adjusted or corrected, your payment will reflect the appropriate amount once reviewed. Feel free to contact Ben Duehr if you have any concerns about discount codes.
Q: The class(es) I would like to register for are not available. What could be happening?
A: It is possible that the classes will fill up and at that point they will “close” and you won’t be able to select the class anymore. See instructions above for waitlist instructions.
Q: The class(es) I would like to register for are not visible. What could be happening?
A: Select the grade your child will be in NEXT school year (2025-2026). For classes where it is grade restricted, only those students going into the appropriate grade next year will be able to view/register.
Q: If I pay by check, is my class registration guaranteed?
A:Your child’s class is not guaranteed to you until the School has received your payment. If you wish to pay by check, a grace period of seven days is given to you to allow time for you to send in the payment.
Q: I qualify for financial assistance. How should I proceed?
A: If you believe you qualify for financial aid, choose the “pay by check” option and communicate with Chrissy King to let her know you’ve registered for classes. She will make adjustments to your balance then notify you to complete your payment using the method of your choice. If this situation applies to you, complete the registration process to secure your spot and promptly make your payment following the balance adjustment.
Classes
Small class sizes and personal attention enable students to learn in a comfortable and supportive environment. We offer morning and afternoon classes, and students can combine academic classes with athletic camps. All teachers and coaches are experienced in their fields. Many are full-time faculty at The Bishop’s School.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition amounts are listed with each course description. Full payment of tuition is due at the time of enrollment in addition to a non-refundable $75 administrative fee per student for academic enrollment. Textbooks and other required materials may be purchased at the School’s bookstore or from other sources. For some classes, materials are provided. Financial aid awards apply to Bishop’s students only, and students will pay the same percentage of tuition that they will pay for the 2025-2026 academic year. Financial aid awards apply to tuition only and are applicable to certain courses only. Please contact Chrissy King in the School’s Business Office to confirm if your child’s financial aid award applies.
We make every effort to enroll a student in the registered section of the class, e.g., morning or afternoon for health and religion classes. However, for classes with high enrollments, we cannot guarantee placement in the requested section and a waitlist may be required. Please reach out via email to Ben Duehr if a class appears to be closed or no longer available and we will try to accommodate your request. Classes with low enrollment are subject to cancellation, and students will be offered other options.
Package Pricing for Academic Explorations and Academic Adventures
The more classes you take, the less you pay per class! The tuition for each enrichment class in the Academic Adventures (pre-grades 4-5) and Academic Explorations (pre-grades 6-8) programs is $300 for one class per two-week session. If a student enrolls in multiple classes per session, the total tuition is discounted: First class is $300, second class is $250, third class is $200 and the fourth class is$175. All students must pay the $75 administrative fee in addition to the class tuition. No financial aid is available for the enrichment programs.
Cancellation Policy
All courses are subject to adequate enrollment. A 100 percent refund, including the $75 administrative fee, will be made for withdrawals due to canceled classes unless a student enrolls in a substitute class. The administrative fee is only refunded if there are no classes taken. Students will be offered other options if a class is canceled. Registration remains open until courses are filled. No refunds will be given if a student withdraws from a course or cancels their enrollment less than three weeks prior to the start of the course.
Withdrawal from a For-Credit Course
A student may withdraw from a for-credit course at any time. However, both tuition and the $75 administrative fee will be forfeited. Students have one week after the start of the course to withdraw without a transcripted record of enrollment, unless otherwise approved by the director. If a student withdraws after one week of classes, the School transcripts a WP (withdraw passing) or WF (withdraw failing). In classes where the School forces a withdrawal due to excessive absences or inappropriate behavior, no transcripted record will be noted.
Course Credit
To ensure that credit will be received for summer work, students who do not attend The Bishop’s School should consult with their home school counselors before enrolling. Transcripts will be sent to home schools at the end of the session. Contact Bishop’s Registrar Rachael Garcia with the name and address of the home school.
Academic Policies
Dismissal
Attendance
All absences must be reported to the summer session office before start of class time on the day of the missed class by emailing summer-school@bishops.com. Parents or guardians will be contacted in case of an absence if the School has not received notification. Tardiness is disruptive and discouraged. For a for-credit course, e.g., health or religion, a student will be dropped after missing more than one day unless the absence is pre-approved by the director. Requests to split classes between sessions is discouraged and likely will not be approved.
Standards of Behavior
Students must exhibit good conduct and polices outlined in our Summer Handbook. If students do not maintain appropriate behavior, they may be asked to leave campus and/or the program at the discretion of the director.
Enrichment class students and athletic camp athletes should not arrive at school more than 15 minutes before the beginning of their first class of the day nor stay later than 15 minutes after the end of their last class for the day. The School does not provide before or after school care.
Attire
Snacks and Lunch
Lunch service is available for a fee. A one week lunch rate is $75/week (pro-rated to $60 for a four-day week) but if you register for lunch before May 2, you can lock-in a $60/week discounted price (pro-rated to $48 for a four-day week). Alternatively, a student can bring lunch, snacks and drinks from home. A snack bar in Bishop’s Bookstore with limited hours is available with small food items for purchase. Elementary and middle school students cannot leave campus during lunch or breaks between classes.
Transportation
School transportation may be available if enough students are interested. Please contact Matt Baranowski for information about bus/van routes and costs.
Statement of Diversity and Inclusion
Contact Us
Ben Duehr
Director of Summer Programs, Science Faculty