Each camp will have age-appropriate activities for your child's age group
WEEK 1: MAY 30–JUNE 2
UNDER THE SEA
This is a 4 day camp due to Memorial Day
Your child is invited to join our Wonderland Divers as they explore the wonders of the seas. Children will enjoy learning about sea creatures, how oceans move, and ways we can help our oceans. Hands-on activities, crafts, and diving deep into how ocean animals move, eat, and interact with each other will engage your young explorer as they travel the seas!
7-12 YearsCampers will explore the wonders of the ocean and learn about the formation of coral reefs and the beautiful ecosystem that exists beneath the water. They will research their favorite tropical animal and build a shoebox habitat to present to classmates.
WEEK 2: JUNE 5–9
AROUND THE WORLD
Tell your camper bon voyage as they embark on an adventure around the world! Children will be introduced to well-known landmarks, various flags, regional animals, national cuisines, music and instruments, and different cultural aspects from countries around the globe. Make sure their passports are up-to-date, it's time to travel!
7-12 YearsStudents will team up with partners and learn about the food, culture, history, and economic resources of their chosen country. They will have fun doing a variety of art activities inspired by other cultures and sample some tasty treats.
WEEK 3: JUNE 12–16
COOKING & GARDENING
This week focuses on educating children about food, nutrition, gardening, and food culture in a way that is fun and interactive. Children will learn where their food comes from, experience different flavors, how food nourishes their bodies, and what types of food others around the world enjoy. The week will culminate in a picnic prepared by the children!
7-12 YearsThis week focuses on educating children about food, nutrition, gardening, and food culture in a way that is fun and interactive. Students will learn how to follow recipes and practice math skills as we double or half recipes. Each day, we will explore different cooking techniques, and at the end of the week students will come home with their own cookbook.
WEEK 4: JUNE 20–23
HELPFUL HEROES
This is a 4 day camp due to Juneteenth
We will learn about community helpers who support us with safety, transportation, building, providing health care, farming, and cooking. We will explore vehicles, uniforms, and tools used in some professions, and become more familiar with these everyday heroes. Students will find that each of us has helping hands and will discuss ways we can help others.
7-12 YearsStudents will explore what it means to be a civic helper, and create a service project that will benefit their community. Together, they will discover how to help others, and use their current skill set to become an everyday hero wherever they are.
OLYMPICS
UNDER THE SEA
Your child is invited to join us for a fun-filled week of physical activity as we learn and play Olympic themed games. They will discover the historical and cultural significance of this worldwide competition, and hear stories of famous Olympians who overcame great odds to achieve their goals. This week is sure to be fun and inspirational!
7-12 YearsYour child is invited to join us for a fun-filled week of physical activity as we learn and play Olympic themed games. They will discover the historical and cultural significance of this worldwide competition, and hear stories of famous Olympians who overcame great odds to achieve their goals. This week is sure to be fun and inspirational!
WEEK 6: JULY 3–7
FOURTH OF JULY
Camp not in session July 4
Children will enjoy numerous patriotic activities, including fun with flags and star-spangled art! We'll engage in a science activity to discover more about fireworks, and make this Independence Day unforgettable by preparing red, white, and blue foods. Children will celebrate a hats off to the 4th and take part in a fun, festive parade.
7-12 YearsCampers will learn about the history of the United States and the significance of the Declaration of Independence. They will discover the story behind our nation’s flag and the national anthem. Together, we will have a blast completing patriotic art projects and exploring the science of fireworks with fun experiments.
WEEK 7: JULY 10–14
MAKING MASTERPIECES
This week is all about exploring art techniques and themes through children's literature! Students will hear a story and use it as inspiration to create their own unique art. At the end of the week, we will host an “art gallery” with work the children have created. Parents will be invited to peruse the exhibition, and take home their child's masterpieces.
7-12 YearsPicasso, stand aside! Students will study famous artists and their most notable works, and then practice their style as they create their own masterpieces. This camp will culminate with your student binding their own portfolio of unique creations.
WEEK 8: JULY 17–30
IN THE WILD
Get ready to get wild! This week will focus on animals, their habitats, and more. Your child will discover the world of backyard birds, observe insect behaviors, make art inspired by mammals, explore the life cycle of amphibians, and journey into the depths of the ocean to learn more about sea creatures and marine life. They won't want to miss this animal adventure!
7-12 YearsCampers will study a variety of animals and how each species meets its basic needs. Through games and activities, they will gain an understanding of carrying capacity, adaptations, and food chains.
WEEK 9: JULY 24–28
ON THE GO
It's time to get going! Children will be transported to the world of all things on the go. This camp about planes, trains, and automobiles will use tactile materials to discover what makes vehicles move. Children will encounter, and hear stories about, many modes of transportation. Afterward, they will use their imagination and art supplies to create their own!
7-12 YearsStudents will delve into the history and mechanics of vehicles that are commonplace today. Throughout the week we will research and create a timeline that highlights the progress from invention to modern day transportation.
WEEK 10: JULY 31–AUGUST 4
STEAM
STEAM projects and activities will inspire and help develop your child’s critical thinking and problem solving skills through hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Engaging in STEAM activities help children build a framework for bringing advanced concepts to comprehensive understanding and practical applications.
7-12 YearsSTEAM projects and activities will inspire and help develop your child’s critical thinking and problem solving skills through hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Engaging in STEAM activities help children build a framework for bringing advanced concepts to comprehensive understanding and practical applications.
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