Game Craft: Get ready to create your own games and learn how designers think about building games. This is a week of fun, strategy, creativity, and friendly competition. We’ll explore classic board and card games, plus new and different twists on outdoor classics. Campers will also immerse themselves in the art of game creation, brainstorming innovative concepts and crafting rules that spark excitement.
Drawing and Design: Budding artists, architects, and explorers will embark on a creative odyssey during our Drawing and Design week! Unleash your imagination and learn new techniques, like portrait drawing, tessellations, 3D drawing, and parabolic art. This week combines math, artistry, and architecture, and everyone will leave with individual artistic creations and new artistic skills!
Spectacular Structures: From birdhouses to bridges to forts: campers will observe, explore, and create Spectacular Structures. They’ll learn about the origins of building throughout history – from the first human shelters to the tallest skyscrapers in the world. They’ll explore the buildings in their own town and beyond.
Gardening Glory: Embark on a vibrant adventure with our week on growing things! Budding gardeners will learn the secrets of seed-planting, the art of composting, and the dance of pollinators. We’ll craft personalized plant markers and pots, explore the world below the ground, and dive into some of the delicious plants all around us.
Fantastic Fibers: Explore the magical world of textiles throughout history! This week combines creativity with hands-on learning. Campers will learn techniques from around the world, from Kumihimo, the traditional Japanese technique for making braids and cords, to quilting, felting, and friendship bracelets. Every thread tells a story, and every creation is a masterpiece in the making!
Theater and Improvisation: Act out a play in this week of performance! Children will explore the role of actors and learn to read a script and explore the ancient roots of theater. Children will also play improvisation games and learn the art of thinking on your feet!
Need for Speed: Get ready to test the boundaries of DIY inventions with Need for Speed! Using simple materials, campers will set all sorts of creations in motion – from rubber band racers, catapults, and boats, to airplanes and helicopters. And of course, they’ll get to end each day putting them to the test in a race!
Abracadabra! Making Magic: In this magical camp week, we’ll unlock the secrets of sorcery and the art of illusion. From wand-making to fantasy creatures, hands-on activities, games, and quests, campers will embark on a journey of wonder into the world of the magical. We’ll also explore the role of magic in mythology and story-telling from around the world. Consider this your owl-delivered letter from Hogwarts, and come join the magical fun!
Music and Movement: This is a week filled with music, movement, and maestros! Students will build and play their own instruments, learn about music theory, and explore dances from around the world. From exploring musical genres to learning dance techniques, this immersive week is a vibrant fusion of sound and motion.
Spanish: In this class your child will dive into both Spanish culture and Spanish language, increasing both their vocabulary and ear for the language.
Write a Book!: Has your child ever wanted to write their own book? In this class they will be able to create a story, write it, share it with others for feedback, add illustrations if they choose, and finally turn it into a finished product.
Book Club for 4th-6th Grade Level Readers: Give your child the chance to enjoy reading great books this summer and discussing them with other students. They will also use their imaginations to engage in projects that bring the story to life.
Cooking: This class brings the culinary arts straight to your child twice a week. They will learn simple cooking techniques and grow in skill and confidence. Plus, who doesn't want their child to cook dinner twice a week?
Yoga and Mindfulness: Treat your child to the benefits of slowing down, coming into their bodies, and relaxing. This class will help your child create a peaceful space in which to breath, move, and stretch, learning yoga poses and mindfulness techniques that can serve them throughout life.