Discovery Camps (ages 7, 8 & 9)
Arts & Sciences offers fun and affordable summer camps that embody our school culture of honoring the whole child – cognitive, social and emotional development. Camps are led by experienced teachers and groups are divided by age. Camp activities are uniquely designed to meet the abilities and interests of each age group to foster a memorable summer camp experience.
CAMP TIMES: Monday through Friday 8:30am-3:30pm. Beforecare (8:00am-8:30am) is available for an additional charge.
COST: Discovery camps are $265 per week with no additional fees for materials. CYFD subsidies accepted. Apply online for Financial Aid.
Week 1 – Lab Rats
CAMP IS FULL
Please register online if you would like to be on a waitlist
June 28 – July 2
Mix, create, investigate! Make hypotheses, experiment with wild concoctions, test the laws of physics…In this camp we’ll employ the concepts of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics) learning to take thoughtful risks, engage in experiential learning, persist in problem-solving, embrace collaboration, and work through the creative process.
Week 2 – Pokémon
CAMP IS FULL
Please register online if you would like to be on a waitlist
July 5 – July 9
Become a Pokémon master! Learn about Pokémon and design your own Pokémon characters and set of trading cards. Make your own Poke Balls and capture wild Pokémon to train. We will play our own version of Pokémon Go, searching for different species residing in different areas of the campus. Come and learn about metamorphosis and have a blast sequencing Pokémon battles. Don’t miss your opportunity to “catch them all!”
Week 3 – Comic Book Creations
CAMP IS FULL
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July 12 – July 16
Doodles consuming the pages of your school notebooks? Make them into a full-fledged story illustration! In this exciting camp, campers will explore what a great comic book looks like, then expand their ideas to develop characters, learn drawing techniques to illustrate their stories, and create their very own comic strips.
Week 4 – Superhero Alliance
CAMP IS FULL
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July 19 – July 23
There’s a superhero hidden within all of us. What does yours look like? Bring out your own inner superhero and realize your utmost powers even as you maintain your mild-mannered secret identity. Complete our superhero training to become a certified superhero complete with unique skills and strengths. Join forces with the other members of the Superhero Alliance to do good in the world.
Week 4 – Batter Up!
Campers going into 3rd-6th Grade ONLY
July 19 – July 23
There may be no better way to spend a summer day than playing baseball with your friends. In this camp, inspired by an American pastime, campers will learn basic skills, field layout and rules, and different school-yard versions of the game. We will talk about the evolution of baseball and create unique games of our own! Our very own teacher, Joseph Smith, is excited to share one of his favorite sports with you and have some summertime fun!
Week 5 – Minecraft In Real Life
CAMP IS FULL
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July 26 – July 30
Get ready to live Minecraft in real life. You’ve played the video game, now use your knowledge to actually make your own pickaxe, collect lava , avoid the creeper and escape the exploding TNT. We will NOT be playing video games in this camp; it is strictly live action role playing. Get busy and get real!
Week 6 – Hogwarts Express
CAMP IS FULL
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August 2 – August 6
Harry Potter had never even heard of Hogwarts when the letters started dropping on the doormat at Number Four, Privet Drive. On Harry’s eleventh birthday he discovered he was a wizard and had a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Now you will discover your own wizard gifts as you join Harry at school in an incredible Hogwarts adventure. Jump on the Hogwarts Express for fun and fascination!