“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24
What is Summer Quest?
9-Week Program: June 16th – August 13th
This summer, join us for an unforgettable adventure at our STEAM-powered Summer Quest camp. This year’s theme will be “Build Your House on the Rock.” Inspired by the timeless parable about building on a firm foundation, our program is designed to help kids grow in faith, creativity, and curiosity.
Summer Quest is Baymonte Christian School’s summer camp program for elementary age students entering kindergarten through fifth grades. Our camp is a nine-week program, during which you can sign your camper up for one week or all nine weeks, whatever best fits your family’s needs. Part-time and full-time options are offered each week. Camp is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am – 4:30pm with “Fun Days” each week (on Wednesdays).
🧠 STEAM-Powered Fun
Campers will dive into the exciting world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with hands-on projects that spark imagination and problem-solving. Every day will be packed with discovery!
🎨 Create & Construct
Whether it’s crafting forts out of cardboard, building boats that float, or engineering their own inventions, campers will bring their ideas to life through daily design challenges and artistic expression.
🤖 Robotics & Innovation
Our robotics sessions let kids explore the basics of coding and mechanics in a fun, accessible way—perfect for budding engineers!
🏕️ Faith & Foundations
Each week, we’ll explore what it means to build our lives on a solid foundation—through stories, songs, and engaging faith-based activities that connect our STEAM learning to timeless truths.
🎉 Why Join Us?
A summer filled with laughter, learning, and lasting memories!
Hands-on, project-based learning
A safe, welcoming environment rooted in Christian values
Opportunities for teamwork, leadership, and personal growth
Meet the Director
Greg Neiger
Greg Neiger has been a valued part-time team member at Baymonte for the past four years and is thrilled to be returning for his fourth summer with the Summer Quest program. A Scotts Valley native, Greg ventured to Kansas to attend McPherson College, where he earned a degree in sports management. He now brings his expertise and passion to roles with Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and the Santa Cruz Warriors. This summer, Greg is looking forward to inspiring creativity, building exciting projects, and diving into hands-on STEAM activities with your camper!
Payments and Pricing
PRICING:
Full-time per week [8:00am-4:30pm]: $320.00 per camper
Part-time per week [8:00 am-12:00 noon]: $200.00 per camper. Half days on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and full-day on Wednesdays (to participate in Fun Day).
“Fun Days” (field trips): We aim to include as many activities as possible in the weekly camp fee, but some Fun Days will be an additional cost. The dollar amount will be communicated prior to the start of that week’s camp.
Extra camp t-shirt – $12.00
IMPORTANT DATES:
*July 4th: Please note that Week 3 is a partial week with no Summer Quest on Friday due to the fourth of July holiday. Full-time price this week is $260.00, part-time price is $160.00.
*August 14th and 15th: Please note that Week 9 is a partial week with no Summer Quest on Thursday and Friday. Full-time price this week is $220.00, part-time price is $130.00.
PAYMENTS/CANCELLATIONS/CHANGES/REFUNDS:
All payments need to be made through our Boonli website. Full payment is due one week prior to the start date of the program for which your camper is registered. If the payment has not been made, it is possible that your child will lose their reserved space at camp. Full payment is non-refundable for campers who do not show up or cancel within 48 hours of the session.
HOW TO PAY? Baymonte Christian School has partnered with BOONLI to provide a secure, fast, and easy-to-use online payment system for your Summer Quest weekly fees. Payment confirms your registration for the week. TO GET STARTED:
- Go To: https://secure.boonli.com/login – (please bookmark this page)
- Click Create an Account: Password is: BCS482 or sign in to your already existing account
- Enter information and click Submit
- Enter information for your students, click on Add Profile. Repeat for any additional students.
- Click I’m Done and Sign In
PROGRAM INFO – (also available online once you are logged into your account)
- For TECHNICAL SUPPORT (help navigating the site): email support@boonli.com
- The program accepts payment by debit card and credit card: Visa, Mastercard and Discover.
Be sure to proceed to the checkout and process your payment. Orders that are left in the shopping cart will NOT be processed and your camper(s) will not be officially registered for the week.
Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures
Drop-off and pick-up is at the Summer Quest classroom located in the back right corner of the Baymonte parking lot (adjacent to GateWay Bible Church office).
Drop-off is between 8:00am-8:30am. Pick-up is at 12:00pm for the morning half-day program, but later on field trip days (TBD) and between 4 and 4:30 for full-day campers. You must sign your camper in and sign your camper out EVERY TIME you drop-off and pick-up. BE PREPARED TO SHOW ID!
What to Bring
Please read carefully and make sure your camper has the following items daily. We appreciate your attention to this list:
- Small backpack (into which all the following items will fit)
- Refillable water bottle
- Lunch with an ice pack and one morning snack
- Comfortable athletic shoes or closed-toed water shoes for water days (no flip flops)
- Sunscreen (please apply before your camper arrives to camp)
- Comfortable clothing that can get dirty. Mornings can be chilly and afternoons can get very warm. Dress in layers.
Fun Day (Wednesdays) and Spirit Day (Thursdays) Schedule
| Week | Date | Fun Day (Wed) | Date | Spirit Day |
| 1 | June 18 | Video Game & Ice Cream Trucks (on campus) | June 19 | Dress Like Your Hero Day |
| 2 | June 25 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk ** | June 26 | Crazy Hair Day |
| 3 | July 2 | Elio movie at SV Cinelux*** | July 3 | Red, White & Blue Day |
| 4 | July 9 | Roaring Camp & Henry Cowell** | July 10 | Western Day |
| 5 | July 16 | Enterprise Gym/Picnic Day | July 17 | Pajama Day |
| 6 | July 23 | Top Golf (incoming 2nd-5th graders only)* | July 24 | Sports Day |
| 7 | July 30 | Seymour Marine Discovery Center/Natural Bridges** | July 31 | Circus Day |
| 8 | August 6 | Glenwood Preserve hike/Siltanen water play | August 7 | Hollywood/Movie Star Day |
| 9 | August 13 | Mount Hermon Adventures** |
*Special programming will be available on campus for K-1 students to ensure a fun day for them as well.
** Parents drop off and pick up at the Fun Day location.
*** Campers will be riding the bus to the movie theater. Parents pick up at SkyPark.
In addition to the Fun Days listed above, we will walk to Siltanen Park every Tuesday afternoon to swim in the pool. Only our group will be using the pool, and certified life guards will be on duty. Half-day campers please note that on Tuesdays full-day campers will leave for Siltanen at 11:45am. Supervision will be provided for the half-day campers on campus until noon.
Sample Daily Schedule
8:00am – 8:30am: Check-in
8:30am – 9:00am: Outdoor all-group game
9:00am – 11:30am: Bible, craft, snack, organized activity time (30-45 minute group rotations)
11:30am – 12:30pm: Lunch and free time
12:30pm – 2:00pm quiet time, Robotics/Legos, library, movies
2:00pm – 3:30pm: Afternoon snack (provided by Summer Quest), art/game rotations
3:30pm – 4:30pm: Clean-up, free time
What to Know About Fun Days
OFF-CAMPUS FUN DAYS ARE OPTIONAL. Your camper is not required to attend off-campus Fun Days, but should you choose not to attend, there will be no staff on campus during those days. The details for the following week’s Fun Days will be posted at the sign-in table the prior week. Please note the times. If your camper is interested in participating, please sign him or her up as soon as possible so we can plan our staffing needs. This summer there will be ONE Fun Day that is for 2nd-5th graders ONLY. On this day there WILL be staff on campus to provide alternative camp programming for Kindergarten and 1st grade campers only.
EXTRA COST: Your camper’s weekly fee will cover most of the week’s activities, but some Fun Days will be an additional cost. The dollar amount will be communicated prior to the start of that week’s camp.
T-SHIRTS: T-shirts MUST be worn for every Fun Day and all off-campus Summer Quest trips.
TRANSPORTATION: Some Fun Days are on the Baymonte campus or within walking distance from Baymonte. Others are still within Scotts Valley and the city bus will provide our transportation. For those field trips that are further than our city’s transportation, we will rent vans, have more mature staff members drive, or ask parents to drop off and pick up at the Fun Day location. If parents are needed to drop off or pick up at the Fun Day location, this will be noted on the sign-up sheet and communicated in advance.
FAQ’S
DO I HAVE TO PACK SNACKS FOR MY CAMPER OR ARE SNACKS PROVIDED?
We provide an afternoon snack for each camper. Please make sure to send them with a morning snack and lunch every day for camp! This includes Fun Days (unless specifically stated otherwise).
DO I REALLY HAVE TO SHOW MY ID EVERY TIME?
Your camper’s safety is our absolute top priority. We have staff working different shifts and with such a high volume of kids, sometimes it’s hard for every staff member to know every parent who comes through at pick-up time. As an added level of security, please be prepared to show ID at pick-up time. If someone else is picking up your camper, please make sure that they are prepared to show his/her ID.
WHAT CAN MY CAMPER BRING (OR NOT BRING) TO CAMP?
Sunscreen: we will reapply sunscreen on your camper every day. However, if you have a special sunscreen they need to use, please send sunscreen with them, labeled with your camper’s name.
Toys and Electronics: please leave toys and electronics at home. We do not want them lost, traded or broken. We also want our campers to participate in activities instead of using their electronics. This includes cell phones or smart watches. If your camper needs to call you, they will use the Summer Quest phone located in the Summer Quest classroom or the Baymonte office phone located in the office.
WHAT SHOULD MY CAMPER WEAR TO SUMMER QUEST?
Your camper should wear clothes that are comfortable and that they can be active in! Please have them wear closed-toed shoes. Layers are best as it can turn from cold in the morning to very warm in the afternoon. Summer Quest t-shirts MUST be worn on field trips and off-campus Summer Quest trips.
WHAT DOES MY CAMPER WEAR ON WATER DAYS?
Campers will need to wear a modest bathing suit. Girls must wear a one-piece and boys are not permitted to wear Speedos. Have your camper wear sunscreen, bring a pool towel and water play shoes (no flip flops).
WHAT ARE THE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS FOR MY CAMPER?
Camper behavior is important to the overall health of our Summer Quest program. We expect our campers to abide by our elementary handbook policy.