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Summer at SEM is a day camp that includes activities such as Arts and Crafts, Board Games, Creative Chemistry, Theater Magic, Digital Artists, and From Trash to Treasure. Campers can also take part in Girl Unlimited, Jazzed Up Jewelry, Lights, Camera, Action, Magic Pen Society, Nailed It, SEM Outdoors, So You Think You Can Dance?, SEM Sports, Songcrafters Studio, Stitch Lab, Tiny Town Creations, Rays and Rainbows, Think Ink Stampmaking, Sketchbook Adventures, The Paper Wardrobe, Crafting With Clay, Color Your World, and Mural Arts Club. Lunch is provided, and families are asked to inform the camp of any dietary accommodations needed.
• Ages: 8–15 years old
• Schedule: Summer at SEM day camp runs June 15–August 7, 2026, with regular camp hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, early drop off at 7:45 AM, and late pick up until 5:00 PM; campers can register for one week or more
• Price: $515 per week for day camp; $400 for four-day SEM to Themselves week; $275 per week for Equestrian Camp (in addition to Equestrian Center fees); $50 extra for early drop off or late pick up; some special programs have additional fees; a $150 per child per week deposit is required, with full refunds including deposit available for cancellations through June 12, 2026; SAS ULTIMATE SUMMER PROMO: 3–5 weeks $200 off, 6 weeks $400 off, 7 weeks one week free
Buffalo Seminary, founded in 1851, is an independent day and boarding school for girls and is Western New York’s only non-sectarian school for girls. The school is ranked #1 Best Private High School in WNY and enrolls students from across Western New York, the United States, and the world. Its mission states that Buffalo Seminary prepares a diverse group of young women to be engaged scholars and citizens, proud to shape society rather than be controlled by it, and ready to live and lead with honor, courage, and confidence.
The leadership team includes Head of School Blair Parker, Associate Head of School Natalie Stothart, Assistant Head of School Amanda Melsby, Director of Marketing and Communications Misty Harris, Director of Finance Denise Merrell, Dean of Students Eva Cunningham, Director of College Counseling Ann Leslie, Director of Technology Beth Adamczyk, and Athletics Director Kacie Mills. Community traditions at Buffalo Seminary include SEMachords spreading holiday cheer, the Buffalo Seminary Alumnae Association’s annual Holiday Bazaar, and the Hanging of the Greens tradition.
Assistant Head of School Dr. Amanda Melsby describes SEM’s strength as lying in close, collaborative relationships between faculty and students, with teachers creating personalized learning experiences rooted in respect for every student’s voice. A student, Leila from the Class of 2026, describes SEM as a safe place for education and personal growth with a variety of perspectives and an environment that supports equality through honest and deep discussions. Science and math teacher Jennifer Goetz-Bixby, Ph.D., describes her favorite part of working at SEM as the energy and joy of close collaboration in learning, including planning events like Hanging of the Greens and SEMinar Day and engaging in the give and take of ideas in the classroom.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
• Ages: 8–15 years old
• Schedule: Summer at SEM day camp runs June 15–August 7, 2026, with regular camp hours from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, early drop off at 7:45 AM, and late pick up until 5:00 PM; campers can register for one week or more
• Price: $515 per week for day camp; $400 for four-day SEM to Themselves week; $275 per week for Equestrian Camp (in addition to Equestrian Center fees); $50 extra for early drop off or late pick up; some special programs have additional fees; a $150 per child per week deposit is required, with full refunds including deposit available for cancellations through June 12, 2026; SAS ULTIMATE SUMMER PROMO: 3–5 weeks $200 off, 6 weeks $400 off, 7 weeks one week free
Buffalo Seminary, founded in 1851, is an independent day and boarding school for girls and is Western New York’s only non-sectarian school for girls. The school is ranked #1 Best Private High School in WNY and enrolls students from across Western New York, the United States, and the world. Its mission states that Buffalo Seminary prepares a diverse group of young women to be engaged scholars and citizens, proud to shape society rather than be controlled by it, and ready to live and lead with honor, courage, and confidence.
The leadership team includes Head of School Blair Parker, Associate Head of School Natalie Stothart, Assistant Head of School Amanda Melsby, Director of Marketing and Communications Misty Harris, Director of Finance Denise Merrell, Dean of Students Eva Cunningham, Director of College Counseling Ann Leslie, Director of Technology Beth Adamczyk, and Athletics Director Kacie Mills. Community traditions at Buffalo Seminary include SEMachords spreading holiday cheer, the Buffalo Seminary Alumnae Association’s annual Holiday Bazaar, and the Hanging of the Greens tradition.
Assistant Head of School Dr. Amanda Melsby describes SEM’s strength as lying in close, collaborative relationships between faculty and students, with teachers creating personalized learning experiences rooted in respect for every student’s voice. A student, Leila from the Class of 2026, describes SEM as a safe place for education and personal growth with a variety of perspectives and an environment that supports equality through honest and deep discussions. Science and math teacher Jennifer Goetz-Bixby, Ph.D., describes her favorite part of working at SEM as the energy and joy of close collaboration in learning, including planning events like Hanging of the Greens and SEMinar Day and engaging in the give and take of ideas in the classroom.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
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