Raider Days - Summer Camps Near Hixson

What Families Shared After Their First Year at Baylor

September 10, 2024 3:49 PM

Updated September 10, 2024 3:49 PM

Over the summer, Baylor surveyed families whose children completed their first year as students. Out of the 260 surveys that were sent, 100 people participated, yielding a 38.5% response rate.

99 percent of the respondents reported that Baylor’s academic program met or exceeded their expectations.
99 percent reported that Baylor’s academic support and mentorship met or exceeded their expectations.
99 percent reported that Baylor’s academic rigor and depth met or exceeded their expectations.
97 percent reported that the depth and impact of Baylor’s advisor program met or exceeded their expectations.
95 percent reported that opportunities for leadership development at Baylor met or exceeded their expectations.

Who Responded

42 percent either attended or had family who had attended Baylor, while 58 percent had no prior affiliation with Baylor.
50 percent were Upper School parents, and 50 percent were Middle School parents.
70 percent were day families, and 30 percent were boarding families.

Beyond the Numbers
Parents were also given the opportunity to leave us a comment about anything they cared to share with the school. Their remarks help bring our survey numbers to life:

"Baylor exceeded our expectations of being welcomed as a family.”

“I want to thank the Baylor school for their warm welcome; this is an awesome school.”

“Our son is thriving, and we are so happy for him.”

“Our daughter has thrived at Baylor. Thank you for a wonderful first year!”

“My son is all in and really grew in his first year.”

“Our daughter been saying she’s ready for school to start for weeks.”

“Our son was pushed harder than ever, which is exactly what our son needed and we what we were hoping for.”

“My child keeps saying that she misses Baylor in the summer and can’t wait to get back on campus for a new school year.”

“There seems to be a brother/sisterhood that did not exist where our child previously went to school nor where we went to school.”

“Thank you for providing such a wonderful experience for my child!”

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Raider Days FUN!

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Raider Days gives campers ages 5–11 the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities and explore Baylor’s beautiful 690-acre campus. Raider Days campers will enjoy a fun week filled with games, crafts, slip-n-slides, outdoor activities, as well as time each day in our amazing outdoor pool. Baylor students are carefully selected and trained to serve as counselors and are campers’ favorite part of the week!

Lunch, which includes various meal choices, as well as an afternoon snack, are provided each day. Be sure to bring some cash to purchase a treat at the Snack Shack!
Before care is available each morning starting at 7:45 a.m. until the start of camp, while aftercare is available each afternoon from 4-5:30 p.m.
For parent convenience, drop-off and pick-up will be located in front of Worsham Arena. Parking spaces will be available to walk your camper in as well.

BAYLOR ALUMNI DISCOUNT: Baylor alums can receive a 5% discount on any Baylor summer camp. Call the Baylor alumni office at 423-267-8506 x346 to confirm alumni status.

Camp Information

RAIDER DAYS: Junior Raiders Camp | 5 - 6 years | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Junior raiders camp | 5-6 years | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | $420*

Junior Raiders Camp is designed for campers who are 5 & 6 as an introduction to the world of Baylor Summer Camps. Junior Raiders participate in a variety of activities each day that are shaped by the theme for that week. A variety of age-appropriate activities including art and games take place throughout the day. Campers will enjoy lunch in the dining hall, swimming in our new outdoor pool, and time at the Snack Shack each day.

Swim lessons are back! Your camper will walk away with fundamental swimming skills that will make them feel comfortable in the water all summer long! Swim lessons are optional so be sure to add them to your registration!

session 1 - (Jr. Raiders only) May 28-31, 2024
session 2 - June 3-7, 2024
session 3 - June 10-14, 2024
session 4 - June 17-21, 2024
session 5 - June 24-28, 2024
session 6 - July 8 -12, 2024
session 7 - July 15-19, 2024

Cost: $420*
*discounts: Early Bird = 5% by March 1, 2024/Alumni = 5%

Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Drop-off/Pick-up: Camp starts at 9 a.m. Counselors will be ready and waiting for you at 8:30 a.m. The drop-off and pick-up location is TBD.
Before care/After care: If you need before or after-care, please be sure to add it to your registration. Before care drop-off is located in front of Duke Arena and begins as early as 7:45 a.m. After-care begins at 4 p.m. and closes at 5:30 pm. After-care campers can be picked up at the Student Center (#23 on the campus map).
Lunch: Lunch, including several options, is provided for all Raider Days campers in the dining hall. Please let us know if your child has any allergies.
Crafts: Please plan to bring a white t-shirt or other clean white apparel for tie-dying on Thursday. We will return the tie-dyed shirt in a Ziploc bag at the end of the day on Thursday. Please rinse the shirt thoroughly before washing it separately from other clothes.
Swim Test: On the first day of each week of camp, campers will be given the option to take a swim test. To be able to swim without a flotation device, campers will need to swim 25 meters unassisted. A second test includes treading water for 1 minute to allow campers to swim in the diving well. Campers that do not pass the swim test can enjoy the zero-entry area in the pool as well as the shallow end just off the steps. Campers can also wear a flotation device to swim in the pool.
What to Bring: See below for a list of items to bring to camp each day. Please note that optional items are marked with an asterisk.

1.    Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
2.    Bag or backpack for all personal belongings
3.    Water bottle with camper’s name on it
4.    A bathing suit and towel (for pool and slip ‘n slide)
5.    Sunscreen
6.     White t-shirt or other white clean apparel for tie-dying (Thursday only)
7.    *Puddle jumper or floaties (if your camper might not pass the swim test)
8.    *Hat
9.    *Extra Clothes
10.    *Money for the Snack Shack. At the end of the day, afternoon snack is provided for all Raider Days campers. The Snack Shack sells additional snacks and treats. 50 cents or a couple of dollars each day is plenty!

If you have any questions between now and the start of camp, feel free to contact us at summers@baylorschool.org or 423-757-2616. GO BIG RED!

RAIDER DAYS: Adventure Raiders Camp | 7 & 8 years | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Adventure Raiders Camp | 7 – 8 years |9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.| $400*

Adventure Raiders Camp is for campers who are 7 & 8 and allows campers to stretch their legs and experience a bit more of Baylor Summer Camps. Adventure Raiders are introduced to team sports and activities with the purpose of creating sportsmanship and self-confidence in skills learned at camp. Adventure Raiders participate in a variety of activities each day that are shaped by the theme for that week including art, games, sports, and an introduction to Walkabout outdoor activities. Campers will enjoy lunch in the dining hall, swimming in our new outdoor pool, and time at the Snack Shack each day.

session 1- June 3-7, 2024
session 2 - June 10-14, 2024
session 3 - June 17-21, 2024
session 4 - June 24-28, 2024
session 5 - July 8 -12, 2024
session 6 - July 15-19, 2024

Cost: $400
*discounts: Early Bird = 5% by March 1, 2024/Alumni = 5%

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Drop-off/Pick-up: Camp starts at 9 a.m. Counselors will be ready and waiting for you at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Worsham Wrestling Arena (#8 on the campus map). Pick-up is at 4 p.m. in front of the Worsham Wrestling Arena.
Before care/After care: If you need before or after-care, please be sure to add it to your registration. Before care drop-off is located in front of Duke Arena and begins as early as 7:45 a.m. After-care begins at 4 p.m. and closes at 5:30 pm. After-care campers can be picked up at the Student Center (#23 on the campus map).
Lunch: Lunch, including several options, is provided for all Raider Days campers in the dining hall. Please let us know if your child has any allergies.
Crafts: Please plan to bring a white t-shirt or other clean white apparel for tie-dying on Thursday. We will return the tie-dyed shirt in a Ziploc bag at the end of the day on Thursday. Please rinse the shirt thoroughly before washing it separately from other clothes.
Swim Test; On the first day of each week of camp, campers will be given the option to take a swim test. To be able to swim without a flotation device, campers will need to swim 25 meters unassisted. A second test includes treading water for 1 minute to allow campers to swim in the diving well. Campers that do not pass the swim test can enjoy the zero-entry area in the pool as well as the shallow end just off the steps. Campers can also wear a flotation device to swim in the pool.
What to Bring: See below for a list of items to bring to camp each day. Please note that optional items are marked with an asterisk.

RAIDER DAYS: Red Raiders Camp | 9 - 11 years | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Red Raiders Camp | 9 - 11 years |9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.| $400*

Red Raiders Camp is for campers ages 9 -11 years old. Red Raiders Camp fully immerses campers in the Baylor experience. Red Raiders will play team sports and activities with the purpose of creating sportsmanship and self-confidence with skills learned at camp. Campers will enjoy lunch in the dining hall, swimming in our new outdoor pool, and time at the Snack Shack each day.

session 1- June 3-7, 2024
session 2 - June 10-14, 2024
session 3 - June 17-21, 2024
session 4 - June 24-28, 2024
session 5 - July 8 -12, 2024
session 6 - July 15-19, 2024

Cost: $400*
*discounts: Early Bird = 5% by March 1, 2024/Alumni = 5%

Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Drop-off/Pick-up: Camp starts at 9 a.m. Counselors will be ready and waiting for you at 8:30 a.m. in front of the Worsham Wrestling Arena (#8 on the campus map). Pick-up is at 4 p.m. in front of the Worsham Wrestling Arena.
Before care/After care: If you need before or after-care, please be sure to add it to your registration. Before care drop-off is located in front of Duke Arena and begins as early as 7:45 a.m. After-care begins at 4 p.m. and closes at 5:30 pm. After-care campers can be picked up at the Student Center (#23 on the campus map).
Lunch: Lunch, including several options, is provided for all Raider Days campers in the dining hall. Please let us know if your child has any allergies.
Crafts: Please plan to bring a white T-shirt or other clean white apparel for tie-dying on Thursday. We will return the tie-dyed shirt in a Ziploc bag at the end of the day on Thursday. Please rinse the shirt thoroughly before washing it separately from other clothes.
Swim Test: On the first day of each week of camp, campers will be given the option to take a swim test. To be able to swim without a flotation device, campers will need to swim 25 meters unassisted. A second test includes treading water for 1 minute to allow campers to swim in the diving well. Campers that do not pass the swim test can enjoy the zero-entry area in the pool as well as the shallow end just off the steps. Campers can also wear a flotation device to swim in the pool.
What to Bring: See below for a list of items to bring to camp each day. Please note that optional items are marked with an asterisk.
1.    Wear comfortable clothes and shoes
2.    Bag or backpack for all personal belongings
3.    Full water bottle with camper’s name on it
4.    A bathing suit and towel (for pool and slip ‘n slide)
5.    Sunscreen
6.    White t-shirt or other clean apparel for tie-dying (Thursday only)
7.    *Puddle jumper or floaties (if your camper might not pass the swim test)
8.    *Hat
9.    *Extra Clothes
10. *Money for the Snack Shack. At the end of the day, afternoon snack is provided for all campers. The Snack Shack sells additional snacks and treats. 50 cents or a couple of dollars each day is plenty!

If you have any questions between now and the start of camp, feel free to contact us at summers@baylorschool.org or 423-757-2616. GO BIG RED!

Making new friends is a hallmark of summer camp - many of our young campers meet their future classmates or become close friends.

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Before & After Care

Sometimes it's hard to know who enjoys camp more - our campers, their counselors, or Baylor coaches!

A variety of activities keeps "Raider Days" fun and never boring!

Deposits, Refunds, and Fees Policies

Before and after-care information and pricing
Deposits: A $50 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a spot for any individual camp session.
Refunds: Camp price is refundable (excluding deposits) up until two weeks prior to the beginning of each camp. After that time, refunds can no longer be issued. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS POLICY. Refunds will be processed at the end of each week and / or when the last camp session has ended.
Fee Transfer Policy: The camp fee cannot be transferred to any other Baylor summer camp or camper. Refunds will be processed after the last camp session has ended.
Late Registration Fee: For those signing up on the day before camp begins, there is a $50 late registration fee. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE TO THIS POLICY.

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