Summer Camp 2025
Junior Creators
Rising Grades 1 - 2
Get ready for an exciting summer filled with creativity and discovery! Our STEAM Summer Camp offers hands-on activities across topics like Coding & Technology, Design & Engineering, Science, Leadership & Public Speaking, and more. Campers will create digital and physical projects, tackle building challenges, conduct exciting experiments, and grow confidence through teamwork and fun presentations.
With flexible morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions, you can choose as many weeks as you’d like to keep your child engaged and inspired all summer long.
Read below for more details about each week’s theme, and join us for a summer of learning and growth! Your child will explore STEAM concepts, build problem-solving and teamwork skills, and gain confidence—all while having tons of fun. Register today to let the adventure begin!
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Future Coder: App Inventors & Coding
June 16 - 20 | Morning
Future Leader: Young Storytellers
June 16 - 20 | Afternoon
Future Coder: App Inventors & Coding Basics
Mornings 9am - 12pm
Dates: June 16 - 20 | June 30 - July 3 | July 7 - 11 | July 21 - 25 | Aug 4 - 8 (Afternoon)
Ever wondered how apps are made? This week, campers will become app inventors, learning how to design and code their very own mobile apps. Kids will use MIT App Inventor—an easy and fun tool—to build simple, functional apps they can proudly show off.
Highlights:
- Build Your Own App: Design and code fun apps—maybe a silly soundboard, a game, or a weather tracker! The ideas are endless.
- Fun Coding Challenges: Hands-on activities and puzzles to teach basic coding skills through play.
- Show & Share: Campers will present their apps at the end of the week and take home their creations.
Takeaways:
- Basic understanding of how apps are created and coded.
- Fun, hands-on introduction to computer programming.
- A completed app that works and can be shared with family!
Future Leader: Young Storytellers
Afternoon 1pm - 4pm
Dates: June 16 - 20, June 30 - July 3, July 21 - 25, August 18 - 22
Get ready to tell your story! This week, campers will boost their confidence, creativity, and communication skills through storytelling and fun public speaking activities. Whether it’s a tall tale, a group performance, or a silly improv game, kids will learn to express themselves with confidence and have a blast doing it!
Highlights:
- Storytelling Magic: Create and share fun stories using your imagination.
- Improv Games: Play quick-thinking games that encourage creativity and energy.
- Group Presentations: Work together to bring stories and ideas to life!
Takeaways:
- Improved confidence in public speaking and creative expression.
- Enhanced listening and communication skills.
- Fun group projects to take home and share!
Future Engineer: Build It High!
June 23 - 27 | Morning
Future Designer: Dream Rooms & Cities
June 23 - 27 | Afternoon
Future Engineer: Build It High!
Mornings 9am - 12pm
Other Dates: June 23 - 27 | July 14 - 18 | July 28 - Aug 1 | Aug 18 - 22
Get ready to go high and wide! This week, campers will dive into the world of building structures and exploring the concepts of balance, height, and stability. Using materials like Legos, straws, and pasta, your child will construct towers, bridges, and other cool creations that they can proudly take home.
Highlights:
- Towers & Bridges: Build the tallest and strongest structures using everyday materials.
- Balance & Design: Learn how balance and weight affect how things stand tall.
- Pasta Creations: Use pasta and marshmallows to create structures that will stand the test of time (and weight)!
Takeaways:
- Hands-on experience in engineering design, balance, and construction.
- Improved problem-solving and teamwork skills.
- Fun projects to show off and share with family and friends.
Future Designer: Dream Rooms & Cities
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
Other Dates: June 23 - 27 | July 14 - 18 | Aug 4 - 8 (Morning) | Aug 11 - 15 (Morning)
Build your dream world! In this week’s camp, campers will tap into their imaginations to design their ideal bedrooms, buildings, and even futuristic cities. Using paper blueprints, craft materials, and digital tools, students will bring their designs to life, learning the basics of architecture and city planning.
Highlights:
- Dream Room Designs: Create the ultimate bedroom layout, complete with furniture and accessories.
- Building & City Planning: Design structures and entire cities, exploring how things fit together in a fun, creative way.
- Digital Design Tools: Use simple software to transform your hand-drawn designs into digital models.
Takeaways:
- Knowledge of basic design principles, architecture, and planning.
- Hands-on experience with blueprints, models, and digital design tools.
- Fun and personalized designs to share and display at home!
Future Coder: Game Creators & Animation Masters
June 30 - July 3 | Morning
Future Leader: Teamwork Adventures
June 30 - July 3 | Afternoon
Future Coder: Game Creators & Animation Masters
Mornings 9am - 12pm
Other Dates: June 16 - 20 | June 30 - July 3 | July 7 - 11 | July 21 - 25 | Aug 4 - 8 (Afternoon)
Calling all young creators! Get ready for a week of fun as we design games, bring stories to life, and learn the magic of coding. Campers will dive into Scratch, a kid-friendly coding tool, to create their very own games and mini-movies. This is the perfect camp for kids who love playing games and want to create their own!
Highlights:
- Design Your Own Games: Build your own interactive games with characters, obstacles, and challenges. Will you create a space adventure or a race car challenge? It’s up to you!
- Be a Movie Director: Turn your ideas into animated mini-movies! Campers will create fun storylines, design characters, and watch their stories come to life.
- Show & Tell: At the end of the week, we’ll show off our games and movies to family and friends!
Takeaways:
- Confidence in using technology to create games and animations.
- Introduction to coding and problem-solving.
- A custom-made game and animation to share at home!
Future Leader: Teamwork Adventures
Afternoon 1pm - 4pm
Dates: June 16 - 20, June 30 - July 3, July 21 - 25, August 18 - 22
Calling all team players! This week is packed with exciting games, scavenger hunts, and escape room challenges that teach kids the value of collaboration and teamwork. Your child will work with friends to solve puzzles, crack codes, and complete missions while learning what it takes to be a great team leader.
Highlights:
- Escape Room Challenges: Solve puzzles and work as a team to escape in time!
- Scavenger Hunts: Follow clues, complete tasks, and race to the finish!
- Team-Building Games: Fun activities like Tower of Strength and Puzzle Relays will get kids thinking, planning, and working together.
Takeaways:
- Strong teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to collaborate with peers and take on leadership roles.
- A fun, hands-on learning experience full of challenges and victories!
Future Coder: Robotics & Coding Explorers
July 7 - 11 | Morning
Future Scientist: Operation Astronauts & Engineers
July 7 - 11 | Afternoon
Future Coder: Robotics & Coding Explorers
Mornings 9am - 12pm
Other Dates: June 16 - 20 | June 30 - July 3 | July 7 - 11 | July 21 - 25 | Aug 4 - 8 (Afternoon)
Are you ready to bring robots to life? This week is all about coding and creating with robots! Campers will team up with robots like Lego Mindstorms, Ozobots, and mBots to complete exciting challenges. Get ready to explore, build, and play with robots in this fun-filled camp!
Highlights:
- Program Robots: Teach robots to follow paths, solve mazes, and even dance!
- Hands-On Challenges: Work with robots to complete fun obstacle courses, missions, and group challenges.
- Team Fun: Collaborate with friends to create, code, and show off your robots in action.
Takeaways:
- Introduction to robotics and engineering basics.
- Early coding skills using real robots.
- A sense of teamwork and creativity as kids bring robots to life!
Future Scientist: Operation Astronauts & Engineers
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
Date: July 7 - 11
Calling all future astronauts, engineers, and scientists! Join us for a thrilling week of hands-on engineering challenges and science experiments inspired by space exploration and physical science. This camp is designed to spark creativity, critical thinking, and a love for problem-solving.
What’s in Store:
- Bottle Rocket Launches: Build and launch your own rockets to see how high they can soar.
- Egg Drop Challenge: Design and construct protective contraptions to keep your egg safe from high drops.
- Straw Tower Builds: Engineer the tallest and strongest straw tower that can stand tall without toppling over.
- Moon Dough Creation: Mix the perfect ingredients to create your own moon-like dough—using materials straight from Earth!
Engineering Builds & Challenges
Students will work through a variety of exciting engineering activities that encourage teamwork, creativity, and perseverance. Whether building structures, testing designs, or fine-tuning their creations, campers will learn key engineering concepts in a fun and hands-on environment.
Takeaways:
- Engage in exciting science and engineering projects.
- Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Explore physical science and chemistry through practical, real-world challenges.
**Additional assistance will be provided for our younger students.
Future Engineer: Rolling Machines & Vehicles
July 14 - 18 | Morning
Future Designer: Fashion & Costume Studio
July 14 - 18 | Afternoon
Future Engineer: Rolling Machines & Vehicles
Mornings 9am - 12pm
Other Dates: June 23 - 27 | July 14 - 18 | July 28 - Aug 1 | Aug 18 - 22
Vroom, vroom! This week, campers will design and build their own rolling machines—from cars to boats and planes. Your child will explore the science behind speed, motion, and how different materials affect movement, all while having tons of fun with hands-on engineering challenges.
Highlights:
- Toy Cars & Vehicles: Build cars, boats, and planes that actually roll, float, or fly!
- Speed & Motion: Explore how different designs and materials impact how things move.
- Creative Testing: Race vehicles to see who can design the fastest, most efficient machine.
Takeaways:
- Understanding the basics of speed, motion, and materials science.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving through hands-on challenges.
- Awesome DIY vehicles to take home and continue the fun!
Future Designer: Fashion & Costume Studio
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
Other Dates: June 23 - 27 | July 14 - 18 | Aug 4 - 8 (Morning) | Aug 11 - 15 (Morning)
From paper to fashion! This week, campers will explore the world of fashion, color, and creativity. They’ll design paper costumes, fashion pieces, and themed masks, discovering how colors and patterns can come together to create wearable art. Whether it’s a fairy tale-inspired outfit or a futuristic look, students will let their creativity run wild.
Here’s a sneak peek at the exciting adventures awaiting your child:
Highlights
- Costume Creation: Design and create paper costumes and wearable art pieces, experimenting with patterns and textures.
- Themed Masks: Craft fun, personalized masks based on different themes.
- Fashion Show: At the end of the week, campers will have the chance to showcase their fashion designs in a mini fashion show!
Takeaways:
- Hands-on fashion and costume design experience.
- Understanding how colors, patterns, and textures come together in fashion.
- Personal creations to show off and wear for fun!
Future Coder: Game Creators & Animation Masters
July 21 - 25 | Morning
Future Leader: Kindness & Community Leaders
July 21 - 25 | Afternoon
Future Coder: Game Creators & Animation Masters
Mornings 9am - 12pm
Dates: June 16 - 20 | June 30 - July 3 | July 7 - 11 | July 21 - 25 | Aug 4 - 8 (Afternoon)
Calling all young creators! Get ready for a week of fun as we design games, bring stories to life, and learn the magic of coding. Campers will dive into Scratch, a kid-friendly coding tool, to create their very own games and mini-movies. This is the perfect camp for kids who love playing games and want to create their own!
Highlights:
- Design Your Own Games: Build your own interactive games with characters, obstacles, and challenges. Will you create a space adventure or a race car challenge? It’s up to you!
- Be a Movie Director: Turn your ideas into animated mini-movies! Campers will create fun storylines, design characters, and watch their stories come to life.
- Show & Tell: At the end of the week, we’ll show off our games and movies to family and friends!
Takeaways:
- Confidence in using technology to create games and animations.
- Introduction to coding and problem-solving.
- A custom-made game and animation to share at home!
Future Leader: Kindness & Community Leaders
Afternoon 1pm - 4pm
Dates: June 16 - 20, June 30 - July 3, July 21 - 25, August 18 - 22
Lead with kindness! This week focuses on empathy, teamwork, and decision-making as kids explore how to be leaders in their communities. Through role-play, hands-on projects, and creative teamwork activities, campers will learn the power of kindness and how small actions can make a big impact.
Highlights:
- Empathy Building: Practice understanding and responding to others’ perspectives.
- Community Role Play: Step into the shoes of community leaders to solve fun scenarios.
- Team Projects: Create collaborative art and teamwork challenges that celebrate kindness.
Takeaways
- Leadership skills rooted in empathy and compassion.
- Improved teamwork, listening, and decision-making abilities.
- Hands-on activities that inspire kids to be kind leaders at home and school.
Future Engineer: Gadgets & Gizmos
July 28- Aug 1 | Morning
Future Scientist: Wizards of Wonder
July 28- Aug 1 | Afternoon
Future Engineer: Gadgets & Gizmos
Mornings 9am - 12pm
Other Dates: June 23 - 27 | July 14 - 18 | July 28 - Aug 1 | Aug 18 - 22
Gears and gizmos galore! Campers will create simple machines, mini catapults, and Rube Goldberg-style contraptions, using levers, pulleys, and ramps. This week is all about tinkering, experimenting, and building amazing gadgets that your child will love showing off to friends and family.
Highlights:
- Mini Catapults: Build a simple catapult to launch objects and test force and motion.
- Rube Goldberg Machines: Create a chain reaction of machines to complete a simple task in the most creative way.
- Simple Machines: Use levers, pulleys, and ramps to make everyday tasks easier or more fun!
Takeaways:
- Practical knowledge of simple machines and how they work.
- Creative problem-solving through hands-on experiments.
- Fun, interactive gadgets to take home and continue experimenting with.
Future Scientist: Wizards of Wonder - Science & Magic
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
Dates: July 28 - Aug 1
Step into a world where science meets magic! Join us for an exciting week filled with hands-on experiments, magical tricks, and mind-blowing discoveries. From candy crystals to colorful reactions, this camp combines the wonder of science with the fun of magic!
What to Look Forward To:
- Candy Crystal Growth: Grow your own edible crystals and watch them expand all week.
- Edible Science - Popping Boba: Create tasty boba while exploring edible compounds.
- Magic pH Colors: Use cabbage juice to create color-changing magic with acids and bases.
- Slime & Elephant’s Toothpaste: Experiment with gooey and foamy reactions.
- Stained Glass Glue Art: Make stunning “glass” creations—no glass needed!
- Magic Milk & Soap: Watch swirling patterns appear like magic while learning about soap science.
- Copper Coin Cleaning: Transform old coins into shiny treasures using science!
Magic Tricks & More:
Campers will also learn simple magic tricks to wow friends and family, blending science and wonder for an unforgettable experience.
Takeaways:
- Spark curiosity through fun, hands-on experiments.
- Learn the science behind the magic.
- Take home projects and tricks to amaze everyone!
**Additional assistance will be provided for our younger students.
Future Designer: Toy & Game Designers
Aug 4 - 8 | Morning
Future Coder: Ultimate Tech Adventure
Aug 4 - 8 | Afternoon
Future Designer: Toy & Game Designers
Mornings 9am - 12pm
Other Dates: June 23 - 27 (Afternoon) | July 14 - 18 (Afternoon) | Aug 4 - 8 | Aug 11 - 15
Create your own play! This week, campers will dive into the world of toy and game design. They’ll come up with their own board games, toys, and fun challenges, learning how to turn ideas into tangible creations. By the end of the week, they’ll take home their own prototypes, ready to share with family and friends.
Highlights:
- Toy Prototyping: Design and build models of toys using fun materials.
- Board Game Creation: Create your own board games with unique rules, challenges, and prizes.
- Game Storytelling: Develop the story behind your game or toy, and learn how to make it engaging for others.
Takeaways:
- Experience with the design and prototyping process.
- Skills in storytelling and creating engaging experiences through toys and games.
- Finished prototypes of games or toys to take home and play!
Future Coder: Ultimate Tech Adventure
Afternoons 1pm - 4pm
Other Dates: June 16 - 20 | June 30 - July 3 | July 7 - 11 | July 21 - 25 | Aug 4 - 8 (Afternoon)
Can’t pick just one? Why not try it all? This week combines the best of coding, app building, and robotics for the ultimate tech adventure! Campers will get to play, create, and learn across all areas of technology—games, apps, and robots.
Highlights:
- Game & Animation Design: Use Scratch to create your own games and animated movies.
- Build Your Own Apps: Learn how to design simple, fun apps using MIT App Inventor.
- Robotics Missions: Program robots to move, solve puzzles, and complete exciting challenges.
- Showcase Day: Celebrate at the end of the week as campers present their games, apps, and robot creations!
Takeaways:
- Experience in game creation, app design, and robotics coding.
- A mix of hands-on projects that inspire creativity and problem-solving.
- Finished projects—games, apps, and robot missions—to share at home.
Future Designer: Hands-On & Digital Creativity
Aug 11 - 15 | Morning
Future Scientist: Secret Agent Science & Escape Rooms
Aug 11 - 15 | Afternoon
Future Designer: Hands-On & Digital Creativity
Mornings 9am - 12pm
Dates: June 23 - 27 (Afternoon) | July 14 - 18 (Afternoon) | Aug 4 - 8 | Aug 11 - 15
In this exciting week, young designers will get to work with both hands-on crafting materials and digital tools to bring their ideas to life. From 3D designs to comic creation and mini-movies, campers will have the chance to explore multiple forms of design, building confidence and creativity as they create amazing projects.
Highlights:
- 3D Design & Printing: Shape ideas with playdough and then transform them into digital 3D models, which will be printed for campers to take home.
- Comic Book Creation: Design your own comic strip, with characters, dialogue, and an exciting storyline.
- Mini Movie Creation on Scratch: Step into the director’s chair and create your own animated mini-movie using MIT’s Scratch platform!
Takeaways:
- Exposure to both tactile and digital design techniques.
- Increased confidence in creative thinking and problem-solving.
- Personalized projects, from 3D models to comics and mini-movies, to share with family and friends.
Future Scientist: Secret Agent Science & Escape Rooms
Afternoon 1pm - 4pm
Dates: Aug 11 - 15
Calling all future spies and secret agents! We need a team of clever minds to solve mysteries, uncover hidden clues, and master the ultimate escape room challenges. This action-packed week will combine spy science, crime scene investigations, and hands-on spy crafts to train your child in the art of espionage. Are they ready to accept the mission?
Daily Missions
- Invisible Ink: Mix ingredients to create invisible ink for secret messages.
- Fingerprint Analysis: Lift and analyze fingerprints like a real detective.
- Color Chromatography: Separate colors to reveal hidden secrets.
- Sliding Decoders: Build tools to encode and decode secret messages.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Science: Create glow-in-the-dark paint using safe, natural materials.
- Crime Scene Investigations: Solve mysteries by piecing together clues and evidence.
- Escape Rooms & Breakout Challenges: Solve puzzles, crack codes, and race against the clock to escape.
Takeaways for Students
- Learn scientific concepts through hands-on experiments.
- Develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
- Craft spy tools like decoders and secret messages.
- Build confidence while tackling fun challenges and mysteries.
**Additional assistance will be provided for our younger students.
Future Engineer: Ultimate Hands-On Adventure
Aug 18 - 22 | Morning
Future Leader: Leadership Medley
Aug 18 - 22 | Morning
Future Engineer: Ultimate Hands-On Adventure
Mornings 9am - 12pm
Other Dates: June 23 - 27 | July 14 - 18 | July 28 - Aug 1 | Aug 18 - 22
Can’t decide which engineering activity to try? Why not do it all! This week is packed with exciting challenges across different engineering fields. Campers will build, experiment, and create amazing projects while learning new skills in construction, robotics, and electronics.
Highlights:
- Creative Construction: Build imaginative structures using classic blocks and fun materials.
- Knex Building: Design towers and machines with Knex for unique creations.
- Lego Adventures: Combine building and storytelling with Lego challenges.
- Vehicular Designs: Create toy cars, boats, and other vehicles, learning how they move.
- Electronics Fun: Explore basic circuits and build gadgets like windmills and alarms.
- Robotics Missions: Program robots like Lego Mindstorms to solve challenges and move.
Takeaways:
- Hands-on experience with construction, robotics, and electronics.
- Exciting projects to inspire creativity and problem-solving.
- Finished creations to take home and show off!
Future Leader: Leadership Medley
Afternoon 1pm - 4pm
Dates: June 16 - 20, June 30 - July 3, July 21 - 25, August 18 - 22
Can’t decide? Try it all! This week combines the best of storytelling, teamwork games, and leadership challenges for a full week of fun and learning. Campers will develop public speaking skills, tackle escape room puzzles, and participate in exciting group projects that foster creativity and confidence.
Highlights
- Public Speaking Fun: Build confidence through speeches, mock interviews, and storytelling games.
- Escape Room Adventures: Solve puzzles and unlock clues with your teammates.
- Leadership Challenges: Work together on art projects, puzzles, and role-play activities that build collaboration and communication skills.
Takeaways:
- A mix of public speaking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
- Improved confidence, creativity, and leadership abilities.
- Fun memories and projects to share with family and friends!
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| Morning | Afternoon | |
|---|---|---|
| June 16 - 20 | Grades 1-2: Future Coder: App Inventors & Coding Grades 3-5: AI & Roblox Creators Camp Grades 6-9: AI Explorers: Apps that Think | Grades 1-2: Future Leader: Young Storytellers Grades 3-5 & 6-9: The Great Debate & Escape Adventure |
| June 23 - 27 | Grades 1-2: Future Engineer: Build It High! Grades 3-5: Code Electronic Circuits + Robot Building/Coding Grades 6-9: Coding Games in Python + Advanced Robotics | Grades 1-2: Future Designer: Dream Rooms & Cities Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Future Founders: Entrepreneurship Camp |
| June 30 - July 3 | Grades 1-2: Future Coder: Game Creators & Animation Masters Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Web Wizards & 3D Builders | Grades 1-2: Future Leader: Teamwork Adventures Grades 3-5 & 6-9: The Great Debate & Escape Adventure |
| July 7 - 11 | Grades 1-2: Future Coder: Robotics & Coding Explorers Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Code Academy: Game Dev | Grades 1-2: Future Scientist: Operation Astronauts & Engineers Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Astronauts & Engineers |
| July 14 - 18 | Grades 1-2: Future Engineer: Rolling Machines & Vehicles Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Robotics & VR | Grades 1-2: Future Designer: Fashion & Costume Studio Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Mission United Nations: Leaders & Diplomats |
| July 21 - 25 | Grades 1-2: Future Coder: Game Creators & Animation Grades 3-5: AI & Roblox Creators Camp Grades 6-9: AI Explorers: Apps that Think | Grades 1-2: Future Leader: Kindness & Community Leaders Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Detectives & Lawyers: The Case Files |
| July 28 - Aug 1 | Grades 1-2: Future Engineer: Gadgets & Gizmos Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Coder Academy: Build Apps & Bots | Grades 1-2: Future Scientist: Wizards of Wonder Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Wizards of Wonder: Science & Magic |
| Aug 4 - 8 | Grades 1-2: Future Designer: Toy & Game Designers Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Design & Code Minecraft Mods + VR Oculus | Grades 1-2: Future Coder: Ultimate Tech Adventure Grades 3-5 & 6-9:TechStyle Creators Camp |
| Aug 11 - 15 | Grades 1-2: Future Designer: Hands-On & Digital Creativity Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Code Academy: Game Dev & Mobile Apps | Grades 1-2: Future Scientist: Secret Agent Science & Escape Rooms Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Secret Agent Science & Escape Rooms |
| Aug 18 - 22 | Grades 1-2: Future Engineer: Ultimate Hands-On Adventure Grades 3-5 & 6-9: Ultimate Engineering and Robotics | Grades 1-2: Future Leader: Leadership Medley Grades 3-5 & 6-9: The Great Debate & Escape Adventure |
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