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August 1, 2025
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Beaches Campus - May 1, 2026
The final Episcopal Insider for the 2025-2026 school year will be on Friday, May 15.
One mid-summer Insider will send in June, then weekly Insider emails begin again in late July.
All Campuses
Another unforgettable summer at Episcopal School of Jacksonville is officially on the way. This year’s Summer Programs lineup is bigger, more exciting, and more varied than ever!
From first-time campers to seasoned Middle and Upper Schoolers looking to sharpen skills or explore new passions, there’s truly something for everyone. Whether your camper wants to run, create, perform, explore, build, or just have an absolute blast with friends, Episcopal’s summer camps deliver fun with purpose — all on our beautiful Munnerlyn Campus and led by experienced, energetic instructors.
Register Now!
Explore camps and register at: esj.org/summer
What’s in Store This Summer?
Families can mix and match week-long camps throughout June and July, including:
- Classic Day Camps for rising Kindergarten through Grade 8
- Sports Camps like basketball, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, football, wrestling, tennis, track & field, pickleball, rowing, and strength training
- Arts & Performance camps featuring musical theater, acting, comedy, dance intensives, photography, costume design, ceramics, studio art, and mixed media
- STEM, Science & Exploration camps including STEM Camp, Science of Inquiry, Florida Ecology, LEGO, and Film & TV Production
- Outdoor & Adventure options like beach and inshore fishing, swimming, horseback riding, and sculling
- Specialty & Enrichment offerings such as community service, driver’s education, and SAT prep
With multiple sessions available each week, families have the flexibility to build a summer that works for their schedule — and their child’s interests.
Designed for Busy Families
Episcopal Summer Programs also offer:
- Early Drop-Off and Extended Day options
- Summer shuttles
- On-campus dining
- Clear drop-off and pick-up procedures
- Camps that go until 3 p.m. – with few exceptions, all camps go until 3:00 p.m. this year. Be sure to read the descriptions of each camp.
Everything is designed to make summer easy, engaging, and worry-free.
Let the countdown to summer fun begin!
Please note: Camp Create a la carte registration for rising ELP 2 – kindergarten children will open to Episcopal students in April, space permitting. Please contact Izzy Boudreaux at boudreauxi@esj.org with Camp Create questions.
New This Week
Monday, May 4
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
ESJ, Beaches Campus
Grades 1-5
RSVP to flakusm@esj.org
Episcopal School of Jacksonville’s Varsity Coach, along with varsity student players, will lead a soccer clinic on ESJ, Beaches Campus next week. The clinic will include:
- Technical skill development
- Drills and mini tournaments
- Fun games
- Time to connect with Munnerlyn Campus players
We are looking forward to the upcoming 2026-2027 school year and would love to hear from you about volunteer opportunities you are interested in learning more about.
Please complete the Volunteer Interest Form Here!
Dear Fifth Grade Parents,
The Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony is quickly approaching, and we are delighted to be able to share this wonderful event together! Below are details:
Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony
1:00 p.m.
St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church
Boys: Dress pants, button down shirts, ties optional
Girls: Dresses, skirts, dress pants, dressy blouse
Shoes: Dress shoes are required. (Sneakers, athletic shoes, flip-flops, and any other casual footwear are prohibited.)
*Please follow school appearance guidelines per the handbook.
Reception
Thursday, May 21
2:00 p.m.
Petway Family Performance Center
Immediately following the ceremony, please join us for a reception catered by Honey & Brie in the Petway Family Performance Center. Fifth grade artwork will also be on display during the reception.
Fifth grade students do not return to school on Friday, May 22..
Friday, May 22
All students will be dismissed at Noon. Extended Day is closed.
During the week of May 4 – May 8, each student will only be able to have one library book out. After May 8, there will be no more checkouts. All library books need to come back to the library by Monday, May 11.
Reminders
Important Upcoming Calendar Dates – Beaches Campus
- May 8 – Spirit Dress Day/ Fifth Grade Spring Musical
- May 12 – Pre-K/K Chapel (Gym)
- May 13 – First – Fifth Grade Chapel – Eucharist (Gym)
- May 14 – May/June Birthday Free Dress Day
- May 15 – Challenge Day/Whole School End of Year Party
- May 19 – Pre-K/K Chapel
- May 20 – First – Fifth Grade Chapel (and Safety Patrol Recognition)/ Fifth Grade Ringing of the Bell (2:55 p.m.)
- May 21 – Fifth Grade Celebration and Reception (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
- May 22 – Last Day of School/Noon Dismissal
Teacher Appreciation week is Monday, May 4 – Friday, May 8. The Parent Association has planned amazing activities for the Beaches Campus Faculty and Staff.
Below is a list of activities the Parent Association has planned for the Beaches Campus employees.
Monday: Catered breakfast from Jeff’s Bagel Run
Tuesday: Snacks in the Teacher Workroom
Wednesday: Faculty and Staff massages from the Parent Association.
Thursday: Faculty and Staff Catered Luncheon. Please refer to this sign-up genius to volunteer to help during the luncheon!
Friday: Coffee Cart, Teacher Dress Down Day, and Shout Outs
Spirit Day is Friday, May 8, 2026! Don’t forget to wear your ESJ Spirit Shirt with athletic, denim, or uniform bottoms!
Challenge Day is Friday, May 15th and is a special annual tradition on the Beaches Campus. Please pack a towel and dry clothes in backpacks. We need your help (and volunteers) to make this day possible for our students.
Schedule of activities:
First-fifth grade Challenge Day activities for which we need volunteers:
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Hula Hoop Contest
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Bucket Fill
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Blow Up Slide
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Blow Up Obstacle Course
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Rest Station
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9 Square- Gymnasium
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Scooter Race Relay- Gymnasium
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Sack Race
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Tug Of War
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Corn Hole
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3 Legged Race
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Drip Drip Relay
Please review the available kindergarten – fifth grade slots below and click on the button to sign up. If you have any questions regarding volunteer opportunities, please contact Ashley Davis at davisa@esj.org. *Please remember to wear your ESJ nametag to the event!
The Beaches Campus will host its Challenge Day on Friday, May 15. Challenge Day is a fun day on the Beaches Campus. Challenge Day shirts will be provided for students, faculty, and staff by the campus. Please have your student wear athletic shoes and bring a change of clothes. Stay tuned for schedule of activities and volunteer sign ups.
*Pizza lunch and Kona Ice will be provided by the school.
Following Challenge Day, the school will host an End of Year Celebration. Details to follow.
Parents,
The last week of school will be filled with fun themed dress down days for our students. Please see the schedule of dress down days below:
Schedule of Last Week of School Dress Down Days (May 18-22)
Monday, May 18: A Favorite Singer or Band – attire, accessories, on-theme makeup and hair ok
Tuesday, May 19: A Favorite Animal – attire, accessories, reasonable costumes (able to move and function in class), on-theme makeup and hair ok
Wednesday, May 20: Stripes and/or Polka Dots – nothing crazy, due to Chapel; attire and accessories only – no hair dye, makeup, etc; follow dress guidelines in handbook
Thursday, May 21: “Fancy” attire, in honor of our Fifth Grade Celebration Ceremony – dress nicely, no hair dye or makeup, etc; follow dress guidelines in handbook
Friday, May 22: A Favorite Color – attire, accessories, hair and/or makeup ok
Please join us for a uniform recycle event on Wednesday, May 20 | 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. in Hope Hall Art Room! This is an opportunity for families to trade outgrown uniforms with one another. *New 2026-2027 families are invited 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Drop Off Information:
We need your help to make this a success! Please drop gently used and outgrown uniforms (washed and folded) in the collection bins located in front office areas May 15-19. Due to set up, please have donated uniform items in to the front office no later than Noon on May 19.
Students may bring lunch from home or order from one of our vendors. We are not able to accommodate deliveries from restaurants or take-out vendors.
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