Are you ready to take flight for the BEST summer?! Pilot Summer Academy 2026 is BACK! OLP Pilot Summer Academy is a STEAM-Focused multi-disciplinary Summer Camp for young girls in grades rising 2nd - 7th, having completed 1st through 6th grade.
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Pilot Summer Academy 2026
June 15 - July 17, 2026
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Registration opens in December!
Contact Ms. Abby Cota with Questions
Pilot Summer Academy provides students with a holistic, full-day camp experience from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. focused on Science, Robotics, Pilot Television, Arts, and Dance, all hosted in OLP’s state-of-the-art facilities. Each day includes a faith-based devotional designed specifically for young women, addressing topics relevant to girls today. Additional activities feature games, crafts, special guest speakers, field trips, Friday Fun Day, and more!
Camp will begin on Monday, June 15, 2026 and run through Friday, July 17, 2026. Over the 5 weeks, there will be coordinated bus field trips around San Diego providing Campers the opportunity to experience hands-on-learning and first-hand leadership! Stay tuned for much more to come.
Program Investment
OLP is committed to providing a robust, comprehensive STEAM summer leadership experience that is both accessible and affordable for all families. Recognizing the many financial burdens parents face, we are committed to charging only the base price for the program. We encourage families to consider the five-week experience for the most comprehensive opportunity, but we understand if you’re only able to join us for a single week.
Registration LINK COMING SOON
- Parents can choose the entire 5 week session for the early bird rate is $1200. The regular rate is $1300.
- Parents can choose to sign-up their daughter for a one-week camp experience for the early bird rate is $300. The regular rate is $325.
- If your camper is only able to come for a day or two of camp, parents can also choose to sign-up their daughter for an one-day camp experience at $125, plus the non-refundable fee of $10.
- Week 1: June 15, 2026 through June 18, 2026 (No camp on June 19, 2026)
- Week 2: June 22, 2026 through June 26, 2026
- Week 3: June 29, 2026 through July 3, 2026 (No camp on July 4, 2026)
- Week 4: July 6, 2026 through July 10, 2026
- Week 5: July 13, 2026 through July 17, 2026
Registration for each session closes at 9:00 PM on the Sunday before that week of camp begins.
Work Experience Opportunities
Young women who are rising 8th and 9th graders have the opportunity to serve as Camp Interns, receiving Volunteer Hours. They will also each receive a personal letter from the Pilot Summer Academy Director to submit with their personal resume for high school and beyond. Applications will be available starting mid-January.
Young women who are current OLP Students and are rising 10th - 11th graders have the opportunity to earn High School course credit (Internship Elective Course) and serve as Junior Camp Counselors. They will also each receive a personal letter from the Pilot Summer Academy Director to submit with their personal resume for high school and beyond.
- Teaching Fellows are OLP students over the age of 16 who have the opportunity to work with OLP Faculty in specific roles assisting in speciality STEAM disciplines such as Science, Robotics, Video Production, Art, and Dance, which would be noted on your OLP transcript.
- Each camp small group will be led by a Camp Counselor, who is a current college student, working toward a degree program. Preference will be given to an OLP and/or Catholic High School graduate.
Note: All camp volunteer Interns, junior counselors, assistant counselors and camp counselors must commit to training on June 11th and 12th.
For questions, please reach out to our Camp Director, Abby Cota.
We can’t wait to welcome your camper to Pilot Summer Academy this summer for an unforgettable adventure!
Field Trip Opportunities
During our five weeks of Pilot Summer Academy, we will go on five different field trips. Field trip locations are currently being finalized and will be announced as soon as they are confirmed.