AM Half-Day: 9:00–11:45 AM 
Full Day: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

Dino-Mite Explorers
Ready to ROAR? This class is all about big, strong dinosaurs! We will dig for bones like a scientist, stomp like a T. Rex, and learn which dinos had spikes and which had long necks. Get ready to be a paleontologist and explore these giants and their world!

Instructor: Sarah Estrada

The League of Little Legends
Calling all very small (but very mighty) heroes! Step inside the Mighty Mini Academy, where big hearts and big laughs are the secret to saving the day. Over nine days, our Heroes-in-Training will embark on a series of high-energy pretend missions designed to build the world’s greatest superpowers: Kindness, Courage, and Honesty. Through silly stories, heroic games, and collaborative quests to help our community, campers will learn that you don't need to fly to be a hero—you just need a helping hand! Whether we’re navigating "Obstacles of Bravery" or practicing the "Magic of Teamwork," every student will discover that being a hero starts with being a good friend. Grab your imaginary cape and get ready for a summer of legendary fun!

Instructor: Andrew Juliano

Full Day: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

Trailblazers in Training: Building Confidence, Cooperation, and Independence
Get ready to explore! In this outdoor-inspired transition camp, children become little trailblazers as they prepare for the adventure of Kindergarten. The classroom transforms into a national park where students practice the social and emotional skills needed for success in a school setting.

Through hands-on activities and nature-themed challenges, campers focus on developing independence, flexibility, and teamwork. Children will practice following multi-step directions, solving problems together, managing emotions, and communicating their needs - skills that are essential before academic learning can fully flourish.

From learning “Scout Skills” to working together at “Basecamp,” this camp is ideal for children who benefit from building confidence, resilience, and comfort in group settings.

Instructor: Katilyn Petreszyn

Beyond the Pages: A Magical Book Journey
Kindergarten students are invited to step into the magical world of books! Each day, campers will enjoy a different storybook and bring the story to life through hands-on arts and crafts, creative movement games, and playful activities. Children will explore key story elements such as characters and setting, while practicing retelling stories in fun and imaginative ways. Through joyful exploration and engaging activities, campers will build early literacy skills and develop a deeper appreciation for books and storytelling.

Instructor: Katy Wright

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Passport to Play: A Global Math Adventure!
Pack your bags for a mathematical journey around the world! In this high-energy camp, students will sharpen their math skills by playing authentic games from a variety of cultures. From uncovering the secrets of symmetry in world architecture, to exploring the history of counting across countries, we’ll see how math connects us all. By blending social studies, art, and geography, we turn every lesson into a discovery of how people across the globe use math every day. Get ready to play, explore, and see the world through a whole new lens!

Instructor: Keith Coon

Dessert Designers
Welcome to the sweetest class of the summer! In Dessert Designers students will explore their creativity by making craft-only desserts like cupcakes, donuts, sundaes, and cakes. Students will become creative chefs as they design and build pretend desserts using art supplies, pretend play, and simple math activities. From colorful cupcakes and towering ice cream sundaes, to candy patterns and bakery signs, students will create yummy-looking treats while practicing creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. No real food, just lots of fun!

Instructor: Melissa Cosio

Global Explorers: The Great World Journey
Get ready to buckle up and grab your passport for a 10-day, high-energy expedition across the "Global Village!" This session transforms young explorers into world travelers as they discover the incredible people and cultures that have shaped our planet.

Through a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary curriculum, students will "stamp their passports" each day, diving into history’s greatest mysteries, meeting legendary inventors, and celebrating the heroes who changed the world. From ancient wonders to future frontiers, history has never been this much fun—adventure awaits, and the whole world is ours to explore!

Instructor: Erika Boston

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Beyond the Book: A Journey Through Tales & Treasures
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk through a story? In this immersive class, books jump off the shelf and into reality! Students will sharpen their literacy skills while exploring diverse genres, including mystery, folklore, and classic adventure. We’ll bring these tales to life through vibrant art projects and imaginative writing exercises that let students put their own spin on the classics. Come discover the joy of reading in a whole new way and see how every story can become a creative masterpiece!

Instructor: Keith Coon

Peaceful Pals: A Mindfulness & Calm-Confidence Class
In Peaceful Pals, first graders learn how to slow down, breathe, and build calm confidence–all through play, movement, stories, and creative activities. Each day, students explore gentle yoga and movement, breathing games, calming crafts, and hands-on activities that help them understand their feelings, practice kindness, and learn simple tools for managing big emotions. Campers will create items like calm-down jars, kindness bracelets, and mindfulness toolkits they can use at school and at home. With a predictable routine and a warm, supportive environment, Peaceful Pals helps children build focus, emotional awareness, and self-confidence.

Instructor: Melissa Cosio

Wild World Explorers
Grab your explorer hat! It’s time to discover the amazing animals of our world! In Wild World Explorers, campers will travel from the rainforest to the ocean and the desert to the arctic, learning about the creatures and habitats that make our planet so special. Through hands-on science, crafts, storytelling, and nature play, kids will explore animal adaptations, create their own imaginary species, and even design a mini-zoo habitat. By the end, each camper will become an honorary “Wildlife Ranger” with their own Explorer Journal.

Instructor: Erika Boston

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Space Explorers Academy
Join us for an out-of-this-world summer adventure where learning takes flight! In this exciting space-themed class, students will become Space Explorers as they journey through stories of distant planets, build writing skills through creative missions, and launch into hands-on art projects. From designing rockets and alien landscapes, to keeping astronaut journals and reading stellar tales, each day is packed with imagination, discovery, and fun. Space Explorers Academy blends reading, writing, and art into an interactive experience that encourages creativity, teamwork, and a love of learning. Strap on your spacesuit; an unforgettable cosmic adventure awaits!

Instructor: Melany Cope

Author Quest: Write, Draw, and Publish Your Own Masterpieces!
Have you ever finished a book and wished the magic could keep going? Now, it’s your turn to step into the spotlight as an author and illustrator! In this creative summer session, you’ll bring your very own story to life from the very first spark of an idea to the final “The End.” We’ll explore the secrets of great storytelling together–brainstorming wild adventures, drafting exciting characters, and polishing your words until they shine.

The creativity doesn’t stop there; you’ll also become the artist, crafting vibrant illustrations and a professional-style book cover to match your tale. By the end of the week, you’ll walk away with a beautiful finished book to share with the world. If you love to imagine, draw, and create, your story starts here!

Instructor: Keri Gorsage

Conexiones: Spanish Through Exploration
Ready to turn language into an adventure? Conexiones is a high-energy, two-week summer journey designed for students to put their Spanish skills into action! This isn’t about memorizing lists from a book; it’s about “learning by doing" in a vibrant, immersive environment. Campers will build their vocabulary through hands-on maker projects, master everyday conversation in collaborative group challenges, and dive into the colorful traditions of Spanish-speaking cultures around the globe. By focusing on a practical, real-world language and working together on creative tasks, students will improve their speaking confidence and listening skills. Join us for a summer of discovery where every connection we make helps us understand the world a little better!

Instructor: Vanessa Flores-Robinson

PM Class Options

Pegasus Pirates: Reading, Writing, and Adventure
Set sail on a summer adventure where learning meets imagination! In this fun and engaging pirate-themed class, students will become brave buccaneers as they dive into exciting stories, sharpen their writing skills, and create swashbuckling art projects. From crafting treasure maps and pirate journals to reading tales of the high seas and designing their own pirate flags, each day is packed with hands-on activities that spark creativity and build literacy. Grab your eyepatch and imagination; adventure awaits on the open seas!

Instructor: Melany Cope

The Art of Math: Creating Colorful Creations
Who says math is just about numbers on a page? Get ready to see math in a whole new light! In this vibrant summer session, we’ll use the world of art to unlock the four keys of master problem-solvers: staying curious, spotting hidden number combinations, experimenting with new strategies, and finding patterns in the world around us. You’ll be amazed to discover how history’s most famous artists used mathematical secrets to create their masterpieces. Join us to build your skills, sharpen your mind, and transform math concepts into stunning, colorful works of art to take home!

Instructor: Keri Gorsage

Garden Guardians: Grow, Create, & Care
Garden Guardians is a hands-on gardening and environmental science class designed for older elementary students. Over this two-week session, campers will explore how plants grow, why gardens matter, and how caring for the environment connects to every day life.

Instruction emphasizes scientific observation, environmental responsibility, and reflective learning. Students will plant and care for seeds in garden beds or containers while learning about soil, sunlight, water, pollinators, and ecosystems. Literacy connections include garden journaling, observation-based writing, and visual documentation of plant growth.

Learning takes place through daily garden care, hands-on experiments, creative projects, and collaborative discussion. The session concludes with a Garden Tour & Celebration, where students share their garden and demonstrate their understanding of sustainability and natural resource protection.

Instructor: Kristina Jareb

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Sky & Soil: The Great Nature Build
From hot air balloons to solar ovens: engineering meets the wild.

Launch into a summer of discovery! This adventure blends high-flying engineering with the wonders of the natural world. Campers will kick off the session by constructing and launching massive hot air balloons, before diving deep into the secrets of our local ecosystem. As “Nature Builders,” students will become field scientists and artists: identifying and sketching local wildlife, investigating plant biology under microscopes, and harnessing the sun to create solar-baked cookies and UV-reactive beads. From painting birdhouses and rocks to crafting unique nature art, this workshop is the perfect fusion of science, craft, and outdoor exploration. Come build, create, and explore where imagination meets the wild!

Instructor: Jamie Kunze-Thibeau

Wood, Paper, & Logic
Think it. Sketch it. Build it! Campers dive into the world of “low-tech” engineering. We start with advanced paper-folding and cardboard mechanics, then move into “soft” woodworking using hand tools and real timber. Your camper will gain confidence, learn tool safety, and develop the fine motor skills needed to bring their imagination to life. No experience necessary–just a curious mind and a pair of safety goggles!

Instructor: Liz Ortiz

PM Class Options

Conexiones: Spanish Through Exploration
Ready to turn language into an adventure? Conexiones is a high-energy, two-week summer journey designed for students to put their Spanish skills into action! This isn’t about memorizing lists from a book; it’s about “learning by doing’ in a vibrant, immersive environment. Campers will build their vocabulary through hands-on maker projects, master everyday conversation in  collaborative group challenges, and dive into the colorful traditions of Spanish-speaking cultures around the globe. By focusing on a practical, real-world language and working together on creative tasks, students will improve their speaking confidence and listening skills. Join us for a summer of discovery where every connection we make helps us understand the world a little better!

Instructor: Vanessa Flores-Robinson

Psychology of Music
Psychology of Music is a fun and interactive class for 4th and 5th grade campers that explores how music affects our feelings, focus, and energy. Through games, movement, simple experiments, and creative projects, students discover how different kinds of music can help them feel calm, excited, focused, and confident. Each class blends short, age-appropriate lessons with hands-on activities in a supportive setting where music is used every day. No musical background is required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore how music can help us learn, move, and feel our best.

Instructor: Liz Ortiz

Data Science Explorers Camp
In Data Science Explorers Camp, students investigate how data helps us understand patterns and make decisions. Campers will design surveys, collect and organize data, and create graphs to compare results and look for trends. Through hands-on challenges and real-life examples, students will practice asking questions, interpreting data, and explaining what their findings show. This camp builds critical thinking and collaboration while showing how data connects to every day life.

Instructor: Rachel Gutierrez
 

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Fact Finders & Change Makers
In this class, students become both investigators and advocates, learning to navigate today's information landscape—including AI tools and AI-generated content—with skill and confidence. Students will address current issues they care about and dive deep into research, examining multiple perspectives and understanding why different stakeholders disagree. They'll master essential skills like evaluating source credibility, fact-checking, identifying bias, detecting AI-generated misinformation, and synthesizing complex information. Students will transform their research into powerful, evidence-based advocacy, learning to build compelling arguments that address counterpoints and communicate nuance. Through presentations and interactive formats, students develop the critical thinking and communication skills they need to be informed, effective citizens in an AI-influenced world. Perfect for middle schoolers ready to engage meaningfully with the world around them and discover how research leads to real impact.

Instructor: Laura Cavener

Games Games Games
Games Games Games is an immersive, high-energy course that explores games as both play and design. Students participate in a wide variety of athletic, cooperative, competitive, and strategy-based games while learning to analyze what makes games engaging, fair, and fun. From fast-paced team games to creative problem-solving challenges, campers experience how rules, space, scoring, and teamwork shape the way games feel and function.

Throughout the course, students are encouraged to think critically about game mechanics and experiment with rule modifications and variations. Campers take on leadership roles by helping explain rules, adjust gameplay, officiate fairly, and suggest improvements to existing games. As the session progresses, students work in small groups to design, test, and refine original games, with an emphasis on inclusion, balance, and player experience.

This course prioritizes movement, collaboration, and thoughtful play over elimination or high-pressure competition. It is ideal for students who enjoy being active, working with others, and thinking creatively about how games are structured and experienced.

Instructor: Hayden Morris

PM Class Options

The Lead Engineer Workshop: Flight, Speed, & Play
Ready to push the limits of physics and design? In this workshop, middle schoolers step into the role of lead engineers. We start by taking to the skies, where students will design, build, and launch custom hot air balloons to master the basics of thermodynamics and lift. Next, the adrenaline shifts to the racetrack as we dive into the world of CO₂ Dragsters. Students will carve, sand, and refine their own high-speed racers to compete in a quest for the fastest time on the track. To round out the experience, campers will tap into their “Social Engineering” skills by designing and building cardboard arcade games. The session culminates in a community “Arcade Day,” where our engineers host younger campers to test their creations. If you love building things that go fast, fly high, and bring people together, this is your workshop!

Design for speed. Build for flight. Create for the win.

Instructor: Jamie Kunze-Thibeau

Escape Room Designers: Strategy, Story, & Systems
Escape Room Designers: Strategy, Story & Systems is an in-depth, project-based course that challenges students to think like professional puzzle and experience designers. Working in collaborative teams, students design a fully realized escape room experience—complete with narrative, puzzles, clues, and logical flow—from concept to execution.

Students explore a wide variety of puzzle types, including logic problems, codes and ciphers, sequencing challenges, and written clues. Emphasis is placed on creating puzzles that are challenging yet fair, as well as designing clear pathways that guide players through the experience. Campers learn how story, pacing, and structure influence player engagement, and they regularly test and revise their designs based on peer feedback.

Throughout the course, students practice advanced problem-solving, creative writing, and systems thinking while developing collaboration and project management skills. The session concludes with an Escape Room Exhibition, where teams host and run their escape rooms for others, showcasing their creativity, planning, and attention to detail.

This course is ideal for students who enjoy puzzles, logic, storytelling, and hands-on creative challenges.

Instructor: Hayden Morris

AM Half-Day: 9:00–11:45 AM 
Full Day: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

Big Blue Backyard
Join us for a journey into the most magical place on Earth—the ocean! We’ll start our adventure by discovering exactly what makes our "Big Blue Backyard" so special. Once we’ve dived in, every day brings a new underwater neighbor to meet. Let’s explore the rainbow garden, meet the wiggly and the wild, and high-five the giants!

Instructor: Sarah Estrada

Little Rangers: A Woodland Adventure
Step into a world of wonder where the forest is our classroom and every day is a new discovery! Little Rangers is an immersive, nature-themed journey designed to spark curiosity and build confidence in our youngest explorers. From tracking woodland animals and identifying trees to uncovering the secret lives of insects, campers will dive deep into the heart of the great outdoors. Our days are a vibrant blend of forest science, wilderness art, and epic storytelling, all balanced with plenty of movement and imaginative play. As they explore, “Little Rangers” will learn the value of teamwork, sharpen their problem-solving skills, and develop a lifelong respect for the natural world. Adventure awaits under the canopy!

Instructor: Jessica Gasser

Full Day: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

Brick by Brick: Kindergarten Academic Foundations
Put on your hard hats and get ready to build! In this hands-on, construction-themed camp, incoming Kindergarteners become junior architects as they strengthen early literacy and math skills through play-based, developmentally appropriate instruction.

This session places a clear emphasis on academic readiness. Literacy instruction includes letter identification, beginning sounds, letter formation, syllables, sight words, vocabulary development, early writing, journaling, and reading behaviors. Math exploration focuses on counting, one-to-one correspondence, number formation and sequencing, making ten, more or less, informal addition and subtraction, 2D and 3D shapes, graphing, data collection, non-standard measurement, and early map skills.

Learning takes place through building challenges, games, sensory activities, and collaborative problem-solving helping students gain confidence as learners while engaging deeply with foundational concepts. 

Instructor: Katilyn Petreszyn

Animals All Around Us
In this class, Kindergarten students explore the exciting world of animals. Children learn about different types of animals, where they live, what they eat, and how they move. Through stories, songs, hands-on activities, and play, students discover similarities and differences among animals while building early science and language skills. This unit encourages curiosity, kindness toward animals, and an understanding of the natural world.

Instructor: Grace Soldan

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Math Master & Creative Crafters
1, 2, 3, 4, 5….STOP! There is no way you can count all the fun ways we will be working with numbers during Math Masters! If you like all things math and being creative and crafty, then spend two weeks in this class. We will be working with numbers and math concepts in so many fun and exciting ways that you will be amazed at what we create together. I’m counting on seeing you there!

Instructor: Melany Cope

Rainforest Explorers
Let’s travel into the mighty Jungle! Campers will learn about animals, plants and conservation. We will delve into non-fiction books, participate in nature exploration, and create colorful art pieces. Campers will experience the sounds, explore the many animals and insects, and discover all the ways they can help save the rainforest. We will boost our language arts skills through listening to engaging stories, reading informational texts, and creativity to make rainforest projects come to life. Your Rainforest Explorers will have a truly colorful, playful, and engaging time in a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Instructor: Stephanie Veravanich

Fairytale Builders & Storybook Adventures
Fairytale Builders & Storybook Adventures invites students into a magical world of imagination, creativity, and storytelling. Throughout this two-week session, campers will explore classic and modern fairytales while learning about story structure, character development, and creative expression. Each day focuses on a key fairytale element such as heroes, villains, magical creatures, settings, and happy endings.

Campers will engage in read-alouds, guided discussions, and hands-on projects that bring stories to life. They will retell stories using puppets and dramatic play, design and construct castles and villages using blocks and recycled materials, and create their own illustrated fairytale books. Students will also compare fairytales from different cultures, noticing common themes and unique details. The session concludes with a Fairytale Showcase, where students share their stories, art, and dramatic performances with peers.

Instructor: Kristina Jareb

PM Class Options

Westward Bound: The Great Coastal Trek
Pack your imagination and hit the trail for an unforgettable summer journey up the West Coast of the United States! In this fun and engaging class, students will become coastal explorers as they “travel” from sunny beaches to towering redwoods, discovering famous landmarks, wildlife, and landscapes along the way.

Through exciting stories, creative writing projects, and hands-on art adventures, students will read about coastal wonders, write travel journals and postcards, and create colorful masterpieces inspired by the Pacific shoreline. Each day blends literacy, creativity, and exploration into an interactive experience that sparks curiosity and builds skills. Let the journey begin!

Instructor: Melany Cope

Illustrator Academy
Calling all future children’s book illustrators! Learn how to draw all of your favorite children's book characters and create your own dialogue and stories to go along with your drawings. We will have fun using our creative flare to bring our characters to life on the pages using different art mediums. Your child will develop their artistry and marvel at their abilities to create illustrations that look like the ones they see in books. Do not miss out on the adventures we will be having using color and a whole lot of imagination.

Instructor: Stephanie Veravanich

Ocean Explorers
Ocean Explorers immerses students in the fascinating world beneath the sea. Through this two-week session, campers will learn about ocean animals, habitats, and ecosystems through interactive lessons that blend science, literacy, art, and movement.

Students will explore ocean zones, learn about sea creatures big and small, and discover how animals adapt to their environments. Hands-on activities include creating ocean dioramas, conducting simple water-based science experiments, reading ocean-themed stories, and writing fun fact pages about favorite sea animals. Campers will also learn about ocean conservation and discuss ways they can help protect marine life. The session concludes with an Ocean Museum Walk, where students share projects and demonstrate their new knowledge.

Instructor: Kristina Jareb

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Young Detectives: Mystery Reading & Writing Adventure!
Get ready to crack clues, outsmart suspects, and solve puzzling cases! In this action-packed class, students will dive into thrilling mystery novels, uncover hidden clues, and learn the secrets authors use to keep readers on the edge of their seats. Then the real fun begins–they’ll become mystery writers themselves! Using detective notebooks, creative plots, and clever red herrings, each student will craft an original mystery story full of suspense and surprise. Join us for a class where every chapter brings a new twist and every student becomes a master detective!

Instructor: Kari Daniel

World Cup Explorers: Play, Learn, & Compete!
Inspired by the excitement of the FIFA World Cup, this high-energy summer camp combines soccer, teamwork, and global learning. Students will build skills such as dribbling, passing, shooting, and sportsmanship through fun games and small-sided matches designed for all ability levels.

Campers will also explore countries and cultures from around the world through creative activities, movement, and friendly challenges. The experience culminates in a Mini World Cup Tournament and Closing Ceremony celebration. No soccer experience required–just enthusiasm and a love of play!

Instructor: Liz Ortiz

Adventure Games & Movement Lab
Get ready to move, play, and explore! Adventure Games & Movement Lab is an active, outdoor course that blends athletic games, teamwork, and playful challenges designed specifically for younger campers.

Students will participate in a wide variety of movement-based games, including team challenges, tag games, relays, obstacle courses, and cooperative adventures. Each day focuses on developing fundamental movement skills—such as throwing, jumping, balancing, and agility—while emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence. As the session progresses, campers take on larger group challenges and help design obstacle courses and adventure games of their own.

The course wraps up with an exciting “Adventure Olympics” celebration that highlights effort, teamwork, and fun. This class is ideal for energetic students who enjoy being active, working with others, and learning through movement.

Instructor: Hayden Morris

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Astronaut Training
Strap in, cadets–the countdown has begun! In this action-packed astronaut training course, students will explore the forces of flight, experiment like real aerospace engineers, and work in teams to build and launch their own model rockets. They’ll construct airfoils, create rubber-band-powered airplanes, and blast off bottle rockets to test design ideas. Plus, they’ll take to the skies with drones and a smartphone-controlled paper airplane.

Instructor: Kari Daniel

Sports Science Lab
In Sports Science Lab, campers become junior scientists as they explore how the human body moves, reacts, and performs in sports. Through hands-on experiments and active challenges, students will test reaction time, speed, balance, strength, and endurance. Campers will make predictions, collect simple data, and apply what they learn during fun games and activities. This class blends movement and science in an engaging, low-pressure environment that encourages curiosity and discovery.

Instructor: Liz Ortiz

Heroes, Creators & Game Designers
Step into a world of imagination, creativity, and play! In Heroes, Creators & Game Designers, students become inventors, storytellers, and game makers as they design original characters, build imaginative worlds, and create games of their own.

Throughout the session, campers will draw and develop heroes or creatures, invent challenges and quests, and collaborate with classmates to bring their ideas to life. In the second week, students transition into game designers—learning what makes games fun and fair as they create, test, and refine original board and tabletop games. The session culminates in a celebratory showcase where students present their creations and teach their games to others.

This course builds creativity, confidence, communication skills, and problem-solving in a fun, supportive environment. Perfect for students who love to imagine, create, and share their ideas.

Instructor: Hayden Morris

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An Unfortunate Novel Study: The Bad Beginning
If you are looking for a summer camp class full of sunshine and cheerful songs, you should shut your computer immediately and perhaps find a pleasant book about a happy puppy instead. If you are brave enough to endure a two week-long study of The Bad Beginning, the first book in Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, you will find yourself immersed in a world of treachery, orphans, and very sharp inventions.

This course is designed to fortify the minds of fourth and fifth graders through literary analysis—a phrase which means "uncovering the structural gears of a plot and the theatricality of character development"—while ensuring they master sophisticated vocabulary words like adversity and countenance to better describe their own miserable experiences. From analyzing solutions for Count Olaf’s traps to deconstructing the tragic tone of the Baudelaire journey, students will gain a rigorous understanding of storytelling, provided they aren't snatched away by a villainous acting troupe before summer's end.

Instructor: Imani Razo

Art Masters & Makers Studio
Step into the shoes of the world’s most iconic creators! In this high-energy, hands-on studio, students don’t just look at art—they build it. From "drawing with scissors" like Matisse to transforming 3D objects with the vibrant polka-dots of Yayoi Kusama, every session is a physical exploration of color, shape, and texture. Designed for curious inventors and visual storytellers, this class bypasses the lecture and goes straight to the making. 

Instructor: Christina Ngo

Spreadsheet Superstars: From Data to Digital Art
Unlock the power of data in this hands-on, two-week class as we dive into Google Sheets! In this course, campers transform from beginners to”Spreadsheet Superstars” as they master data entry, formatting, and collaborative sharing. We place a special emphasis on math functions, turning numbers into tools through exciting real-world projects. From building a school supply budget with live hyperlinks to designing intricate Pixel Art and even programming a playable Sudoku puzzle, students gain essential tech skills they’ll use throughout their academic careers and beyond.

Instructor: Jil Llewellyn

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Quest: Crafting Your Hero’s Journey
What do Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, and Luke Skywalker have in common? They’ve all mastered The Hero’s Journey–and now it’s your turn! In this high-energy creative writing class, students will go behind the scenes of their favorite epic sagas to uncover the secret blueprint for great stories. We will dive deep into the art of designing compelling characters, building immersive worlds, and employing the perfect plot devices to keep readers on the edge of their seats. After mastering the structure of The Hero’s Journey, every student will become the architect of their own original adventure. Our authors will debut their works at our Open House for all to enjoy! Your story is waiting–are you brave enough to write it?

Instructor: Imani Razo

The Great History Lab: Artifacts & Adventures
Travel through time without leaving the classroom! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll become a master maker of the past. Unlock the secrets of Ancient Egypt by decoding and writing your own mysterious hieroglyphs. Become a Medieval knight by designing your own coat of arms.. Discover the "magic" of Ancient Rome as you create intricate paper mosaics and build gravity-defying aqueducts. Every day is a new adventure across the globe!

Instructor: Christina Ngo

Intro to Cooking: Breakfast Basics 
In this hands-on introductory cooking course, students will learn basic kitchen skills and safety while making favorite breakfast foods like smoothies, waffles, pancakes, omelettes, muffins, and more. Students will practice following recipes, measuring ingredients, and working together as they build confidence in the kitchen. No prior cooking experience needed—just a love of learning, cooking, and eating! 

Instructor: Connie Yang

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Lights, Camera, Action: The Ultimate Filmmaker’s Boot Camp
Step behind the lens and turn your cinematic dreams into reality! This summer, you won’t just watch movies–you’ll make them. Our hands-on camp gives you total access to the world of TV and film, from mastering professional camera gear and lighting to the art of screenwriting, storyboarding, and digital editing. You’ll find your voice as a creator by filming news reports and short films in our state-of-the-art studio and out on location. To top it all off, you’ll debut your masterpieces at a special red-carpet screening for your biggest fans: your friends and family!

Instructor: Trevor Ickes

Intro to Cooking: Baking Basics
In this hands-on introductory cooking course, students will learn essential kitchen skills and baking techniques while creating both sweet and savory dishes. Students will practice measuring and following recipes as they bake items such as brownies, cookies, breads, pastries, pizza, and more. Emphasis is placed on kitchen safety, teamwork, and building confidence as young bakers learn the fundamentals. 

Instructor: Connie Yang

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The Design Lab: Sublimation Station
Step into the studio and learn the art of sublimation! This exciting summer class teaches you how to use beginner-friendly software to design and create your own custom gear. From personalized keychains to vibrant mugs and phone cases, you’ll master the tools and techniques to make your artwork permanent. We provide all the supplies, so you can focus on being creative and having fun. Come see how easy it is to make your visions a reality!

Instructor: Trevor Ickes

Money Mavericks: Master the Game of Wealth
Future entrepreneurs and savvy savers, welcome to camp! This isn’t your typical math class–it’s a financial boot camp designed to help you win at the game of life. Through interactive mini-projects, campers will learn to invest in the stock market, manage credit wisely, and hunt down the best discounts. Between “investing” sessions, we’ll hit the board game table to play PayDay and Make-A-Million, turning complex financial concepts into winning strategies. Get ready to gain the confidence to handle money like a pro!

Instructor: Jil Llewellyn

Data Science Investigators Camp
In Data Science Investigators Camp, students dig deeper into how data can reveal connections—and how those connections can sometimes be misleading. Campers will design surveys, explore how different variables relate to one another, and use data visualizations to uncover patterns and correlations. Through interactive challenges and experiments, students will learn to ask “Is this really why?” as they examine correlation versus causation and consider other factors that might influence results. This camp emphasizes curiosity, thoughtful analysis, and using data to tell clear and honest stories.

Instructor: Rachel Gutierrez

AM Half-Day: 9:00–11:45 AM 
Full Day: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

Happy Campers!
Let's go CAMPING! We will build our own cozy tent home and use a flashlight to look for stars and forest friends. We will practice hiking on our adventure trail, pretend to fish, and make a pretend campfire for yummy stories and s'mores. It's an outdoor adventure inside!

Instructor: Sarah Estrada

The Very Hungry Campers: A Bug’s Life Garden
Shrink down to the size of a ladybug and discover the hidden wonders right beneath your feet! In this immersive two-week adventure, our youngest explorers will journey through the incredible life cycles of the garden’s tiniest heroes. From crawling like a “very hungry” caterpillar to soaring like a watercolor butterfly, campers will experience the magic of metamorphosis firsthand.

Each day is packed with “dirt-on-your-hands” fun, including building a life-sized bug hotel, engineering yarn cocoons, and mastering the “pollen transfer” like a busy honeybee. Through a mix of messy art, backyard science, and imaginative forest play, children will develop a deep curiosity for nature and a respect for the “cleanup crews” of the earth. Get ready for a summer of wings, wiggles, and woodland wonder–adventure is waiting in the tall grass.

Instructor: Jessica Gasser

Full Day: 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

Apollo K: The Kindergarten Mission
Get ready for a giant leap into Kindergarten! In this high-energy, space-themed camp, students become junior astronauts preparing for launch into the school year. This session is designed to help children confidently navigate the daily routines and expectations of a real kindergarten classroom.

Campers participate in mission-based activities that mirror a kindergarten day: managing materials, transitioning between activities, working independently and in groups, and following classroom procedures. Fine-motor strengthening, cooperative games, and problem-solving challenges are embedded throughout each “mission”.

By the end of the session, students will feel confident, capable, and ready to dock smoothly into their kindergarten classroom this fall.

Instructor: Katilyn Petreszyn

Calling All Bookworms!
Attention all bookworms! Prepare yourself for an enchanting two-week journey immersing yourself in stories. Get ready for a delightful experience as we breathe life into these stories through music, crafts, math, and writing activities. Get ready to embark on a magical adventure where stories leap off the pages and into our hearts.

Instructor: Paige Kitching (new teacher)

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Nature Detectives
Nature Detectives will turn curious campers into outdoor explorers and scientists. Over the course of two weeks, students will investigate the natural world through observation, exploration, and hands-on discovery. Each day presents a new “mystery” to solve, encouraging children to ask questions and make connections.

Campers will participate in nature walks, scavenger hunts, and sensory exploration activities while learning about plants, insects, animals, and weather. They will use tools such as magnifying glasses and nature journals to record observations through drawings and simple writing. Students will also conduct basic experiments using natural materials to explore topics like sunlight, water, and soil. The session wraps up with a Nature Detective Celebration, where campers share their favorite discoveries and journal entries.

Instructor: Kristina Jareb

Olympic Adventures
Run, jump, and play your way to gold! In Olympic Adventures, campers get moving with fun, kid-friendly games inspired by real Olympic sports. Along the way, we'll learn fun facts about the Olympics. Every camper gets to be active and learn to become a little Olympic expert!

Instructor:  Chrissy Bridges

Rocket Readers: A Galactic Storybook Quest
Blast off into a summer of stories and stars! In this out-of-this-world camp, campers will explore space through engaging literature, with each new book. Through reading aloud, discussions, and hands-on activities, children will deepen their reading skills while learning fascinating facts about the universe. Each day pairs imaginative stories with fun, creative projects that bring space to life-making reading an exciting adventure among the stars!

Instructor:  Aimee Jo Bartolome

PM Class Options

Safari Adventures: Art, Animals, & Exploration
Safari Adventures takes campers on an exciting journey through grasslands, jungles, and savannas as they explore animals and habitats from around the world. Over this two-week session, students learn about a variety of animals while expressing their creativity through art, movement, storytelling, and hands-on projects.

Each day focuses on a different safari animal or habitat, such as lions, elephants, giraffes, monkeys, and tropical birds. Campers learn about animal characteristics, habitats, and survival features such as camouflage, patterns, and color. Creative activities include masks, textured paintings, habitat dioramas, and mixed-media art inspired by animal prints.

Learning is extended through imaginative play, animal movement activities, and short writing or drawing prompts that support creativity and understanding. The session concludes with a Safari Showcase, where campers display their artwork and share what they learned about their favorite animals.

Instructor: Kristina Jareb

Makers Lab
Get ready to build, create, and imagine! In Makers Lab, campers will use everyday materials to design fun projects, solve creative challenges and bring big ideas to life. From building towers to inventing something brand new, this class is all about creativity, teamwork, and hands-on fun!

Instructor:  Chrissy Bridges

Conexiones: Spanish Through Exploration
Ready to turn language into an adventure? Conexiones is a high-energy, two-week summer journey designed for students to put their Spanish skills into action! This isn’t about memorizing lists from a book; it’s about “learning by doing’ in a vibrant, immersive environment. Campers will build their vocabulary through hands-on maker projects, master everyday conversation in  collaborative group challenges, and dive into the colorful traditions of Spanish-speaking cultures around the globe. By focusing on a practical, real-world language and working together on creative tasks, students will improve their speaking confidence and listening skills. Join us for a summer of discovery where every connection we make helps us understand the world a little better!

Instructor: Vanessa Flores-Robinson

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VEX GO Robotics
VEX GO is a robot kit designed for students to learn the fundamentals of STEM through fun, hands-on activities. Students will build from directions to understand how the parts work, then students will continue to free build and engage in various open-ended building challenges. These challenges are designed to teach younger students how exciting engineering and programming can be. Get ready to unlock your imagination!

Instructor: Kathy DeBest

Backyard Sports Remix
Backyard Sports Remix is an active, creative sports class where campers play familiar games–like soccer, basketball, and capture the flag–with fun twists and new rules. Campers will work in teams to modify games, test strategies, and even invent their own sports. The focus is on teamwork, problem-solving, and sportsmanship rather than competition. This class is perfect for students of all skill levels who love moving, collaborating, and thinking creatively while having fun.

Instructor: Liz Ortiz

Conexiones: Spanish Through Exploration
Ready to turn language into an adventure? Conexiones is a high-energy, two-week summer journey designed for students to put their Spanish skills into action! This isn’t about memorizing lists from a book; it’s about “learning by doing’ in a vibrant, immersive environment. Campers will build their vocabulary through hands-on maker projects, master everyday conversation in  collaborative group challenges, and dive into the colorful traditions of Spanish-speaking cultures around the globe. By focusing on a practical, real-world language and working together on creative tasks, students will improve their speaking confidence and listening skills. Join us for a summer of discovery where every connection we make helps us understand the world a little better!

Instructor: Vanessa Flores-Robinson

PM Class Options

A Day At Disney! A Musical Theater Adventure
Do you love to sing, dance, and act? Join us for an exciting two-week musical theater camp designed specifically for performers in grades 2-5! In this vibrant and creative environment, students will explore the magical world of the stage through the iconic music and stories of the Disney catalog. Young stars will develop their vocal technique and build confidence singing both in a group and individually while learning basic dance steps and exciting choreography to bring their favorite musical numbers to life.

Beyond the music, campers will dive into character development and storytelling through dramatic play, using storybooks to inspire their acting and improvisation. This collaborative journey also encourages total creative expression, featuring theater games and hands-on arts and crafts where students will design their very own props and costume pieces to complete the theatrical experience.

Instructor: Susan Geiser

Beat Lab
Music, rhythm, & the science of sound–this is a hands-on summer class for 2nd and 3rd grade campers to explore how sound and music work through movement, creativity, and play. Campers will learn about vibration, pitch, tempo, and rhythm by building simple instruments, creating beats, playing rhythm games, and working together in small groups. Each class includes lessons mixed with active challenges and creative projects in a fun environment where music is part of the experience every day. No musical experience is needed–just curiosity, energy, and a love for making music and learning through play.

Instructor: Liz Oritz

Data Detectives Camp
In Data Detectives Camp, students ask questions about the world around them and collect information to find answers. Using games, drawings, and simple surveys, campers will gather data about familiar topics like favorite snacks, animals, or camp activities. They’ll learn how to organize information, spot patterns, and share what they discover using pictures and charts. This camp is all about curiosity, teamwork, and discovering that data can be fun!

Instructor: Rachel Gutierrez

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Lights, Camera, Action: The Ultimate Filmmaker’s Boot Camp
Step behind the lens and turn your cinematic dreams into reality! This summer, you won’t just watch movies–you’ll make them. Our hands-on camp gives you total access to the world of TV and film, from mastering professional camera gear and lighting to the art of screenwriting, storyboarding, and digital editing. You’ll find your voice as a creator by filming news reports and short films in our state-of-the-art studio and out on location. To top it all off, you’ll debut your masterpieces at a special red-carpet screening for your biggest fans: your friends and family!

Instructor: Trevor Ickes

A Day At Disney! A Musical Theater Adventure
Do you love to sing, dance, and act? Join us for an exciting two-week musical theater camp designed specifically for performers in grades 2-5! In this vibrant and creative environment, students will explore the magical world of the stage through the iconic music and stories of the Disney catalog. Young stars will develop their vocal technique and build confidence singing both in a group and individually while learning basic dance steps and exciting choreography to bring their favorite musical numbers to life.

Beyond the music, campers will dive into character development and storytelling through dramatic play, using storybooks to inspire their acting and improvisation. This collaborative journey also encourages total creative expression, featuring theater games and hands-on arts and crafts where students will design their very own props and costume pieces to complete the theatrical experience.

Instructor: Susan Geiser

PM Class Options

The Design Lab: Sublimation Station
Step into the studio and learn the art of sublimation! This exciting summer class teaches you how to use beginner-friendly software to design and create your own custom gear. From personalized keychains to vibrant mugs and phone cases, you’ll master the tools and techniques to make your artwork permanent. We provide all the supplies, so you can focus on being creative and having fun. Come see how easy it is to make your visions a reality!

Instructor: Trevor Ickes

VEX IQ Robotics
Students will build a robot using the VEX IQ robot kit. This robotics kit contains structural pieces that snap together, gears, sensors, and programmable motors. We will build prototypes to understand the difference between speed and torque gear ratios. Students will then go through the engineering design process when they create their own unique robot design. In class, we will also teach students how to program their robot to move autonomously on a game field around an obstacle course.

Instructor: Kathy DeBest
 

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Mouse Trap Cars & Rubber Band Racers
Ready, set, INVENT! Students will engineer their own mousetrap-powered vehicles, using the full design process to brainstorm, test, break, rebuild, and perfect their ideas. They’ll also create a 3D-printed rubber-band-powered car. Then–race day! Who will design the fastest car? Who will go the farthest? One thing’s for sure: the road to victory starts with your imagination.

Instructor: Kari Daniel

The Think Tank
Step into The Think Tank, a high-energy “maker-hub” where curious minds become the master creators of tomorrow! This isn’t your average science class–it’s a hands-on adventure where we dive headfirst into the engineering design process. From spanning massive gaps with structural bridges to racing toward the clouds with gravity-defying paper towers, and engineering unsinkable marble boats, campers will tackle the ultimate physics challenges. Through collaborative team missions and wild experiments, students will sharpen their problem-solving skills, ignite their critical thinking, and prove that if they can dream it, they can build it. Come ready to collaborate, innovate, and engineer the extraordinary!

Instructor: Christina Ngo

PM Class Options

Junk Wars
Get ready for a wild mash-up of invention, imagination, and engineering! Inspired by Rube Goldberg’s wacky chain reactions and MacGyber’s genius problem-solving, students will create contraptions, improvise with everyday materials, and engineer machines that surprise and delight. Build a marble-run challenge, craft a tin-can robot that really works, and tackle daily competitions that test creativity and clever thinking. In Junk Wars, one person’s “junk” becomes another’s genius invention.

Instructor: Kari Daniel

Tabletop Tycoons: The Ultimate Game Maker’s Studio
Step inside the studio where you don’t just play games–you build them! Tabletop Tycoons is an immersive, hands-on journey into the secret world of game design, turning players into professional creators. From the first spark of a “What if?” idea to the final roll of the dice, students will master the art of building a board game from the ground up. Campers will dive into the mechanics of movement, strategy, and storytelling as they craft their own unique boards, design custom pieces, and write their own rulebooks. Through collaborative “Playtest Parties,” we’ll sharpen our critical thinking and problem-solving skills, refining our designs based on player feedback to make the most fun experience possible. By the end of the session, every designer will have a polished, ready-to-play original game and the persuasive “pitch” to share it with the world. Ready to make your move?

Instructor: Christina Ngo