Summer Camp at Rainbow Community School
Offerings for Summer 2023 – new camp offerings will be released in January 2024
Summer Camp
Summer camp 2023 has concluded! Scroll down to see the kinds of offerings we have each summer. Stay tuned for January 2024 when we will release summer camp information for summer 2024.
Each summer, Rainbow Community School hosts seven weeks of camp for rising 1st through 8th graders. Summer Camps at Rainbow are an extension of what happens during the school year. Our camps focus on holistic approaches that appeal to all learners. Everything from hands-on nature awareness, cultivating academic skills, learning about new cultures, to art exploration, there’s something for everyone.
In order to support the health and safety of everyone, all applicable public health recommendations are followed during camp, including mask wearing, hand washing, and social distancing as necessary. Programs are subject to change based on public health recommendations. Please click here to review all of our camp protocols.
We have limited scholarships to help defray the cost of summer camp. Please contact our Summer Camp Director using the form at the bottom of this page to find out more.
Summer Camp
Summer camp 2023 has concluded! Scroll down to see the kinds of offerings we have each summer. Stay tuned for January 2024 when we will release summer camp information for summer 2024.
Each summer, Rainbow Community School hosts seven weeks of camp for rising 1st through 8th graders. Summer Camps at Rainbow are an extension of what happens during the school year. Our camps focus on holistic approaches that appeal to all learners. Everything from hands-on nature awareness, cultivating academic skills, learning about new cultures, to art exploration, there’s something for everyone.
In order to support the health and safety of everyone, all applicable public health recommendations are followed during camp, including mask wearing, hand washing, and social distancing as necessary. Programs are subject to change based on public health recommendations. Please click here to review all of our camp protocols.
We have limited scholarships to help defray the cost of summer camp. Please contact our Summer Camp Director using the bottom of this page to find out more.
Camp Descriptions
Summer 2023
S’Campers – Rising Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
S’campers K-2 programming will consist of camps for rising K-2nd graders that will run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm during the week.
Rising K students in this camp are ready for a full day of activity with no nap time. They are ready to be on a playground with a multi-aged group of kids, transition easily, excited to go on an off-campus adventure, and enjoy spending time with older friends.
Our rising 2nd grade students have a choice of S’campers or S’campers Jr. If your 2nd grader is younger, a touch nervous about field trips, and enjoys time with younger kids, then S’campers K-2 is perfect! If your 2nd grader is older, excited for an adventure, loves to celebrate with a animated film, and enjoys time with older friends, then S’campers Jr is for them!
Please note: a camp will not run if we do not reach a minimum enrollment. We will nofitify you if this occurs.
- Week 1 - 6/12 - 6/16
- Week 2 - 6/19 - 6/23
- Week 3 - 6/26 - 6/30
- Week 4 - 7/10 - 7/14
- Week 5 - 7/17 - 7/21
- Week 6 - 7/24 - 7/28
- Week 7 - 7/31 - 8/4
Week 1: June 12 – June 16
S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 1 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Sign-It: Learn all about what Deaf Culture and Community is like as well as how to communicate in American Sign Language! Campers will learn the ASL alphabet, how to introduce themselves, colors, numbers, foods, etc. as well as learning the history of Deaf Culture. They will take a stroll through the park and see how they can connect ASL to nature.
Sports and Field Games: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 2: June 19 – June 23
S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 2 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Adventures in Art: Campers will explore mixed media art. Our S’Campers K-2 will take a week to explore all forms of collaging, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will explore printmaking.
Sports and Field Games: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 3: June 26 – June 30
S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 3 Activities:
Creative Science: Campers will be taking a little time to get creative, messy, and inspired with science. They will be doing “sciency: things like making slime, roller coasters, and other hands-on activities that include building and experimenting.
Kid Cycle: Campers will have a chance to learn to ride or to grow their biking skills with Kid Cycle. If your child has not yet learned to ride a pedal bike without training wheels, this is the class for them! We will progress through stages of bikes without pedals to bikes with pedals. They will learn the basics of starting and stopping on a bike, pedaling in a straight line and turning. OR if your child already rides a pedal bike without training wheels, this class will help them build basic skills for mountain biking: standing up, controlling speed and avoiding/overcoming obstacles.
Crafting and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week crafting and in water play. Specific and details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 4: July 10 – July 14
S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 4 Activities:
Creative Science: Campers will be taking a little time to get creative, messy, and inspired with science. They will be doing “sciency: things like making slime, roller coasters, and other hands-on activities that include building and experimenting.
Kid Cycle: Campers will have a chance to learn to ride or to grow their biking skills with Kid Cycle. If your child has not yet learned to ride a pedal bike without training wheels, this is the class for them! We will progress through stages of bikes without pedals to bikes with pedals. They will learn the basics of starting and stopping on a bike, pedaling in a straight line and turning. OR if your child already rides a pedal bike without training wheels, this class will help them build basic skills for mountain biking: standing up, controlling speed and avoiding/overcoming obstacles.
Crafting and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week crafting and in water play. Specific and details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 5: July 17 – July 21
S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 5 Activities:
Cooking, Creatures & Crafting: Campers will spend their week cooking, creaturing, and crafting. From simple, healthy snacks, to time exploring the natural domain on the incredible Rainbow Campus, to crafting in ways to connect the two experinces, kids will be full, intrigued, and engaged. Be ready to hear all about their daily adventures.
Field Games: Campers will spend their tme in play, from old-school games like Sharks & Minnows and kickball, to games that engage the imagination like Hot Lava and intricate obstacle courses. There is one thig that for certain: campers will be having fun and moving their bodies.
Music and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week exploring music and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 6: July 24 – July 28
S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 6 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Adventures in Art: Campers will explore mixed media art. Our S’Campers K-2 will take a week to explore all forms of collaging, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will explore printmaking.
Field Games and Water Play: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 7: July 31 – Aug 4
S’campers K-2 mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.).
The afternoons will include crafting time, storytime, and water play. Each week will be themed and filled with fun and variety! Friday afternoon will be a field trip to a local creek for water play and a celebration Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 7 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Interior Design: Campers will be crafting and exploring interior design. They will have an opportunity to decorate and furnish doll houses with recycled materials.
Field Games and Water Play: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
S’campers Jr
Rising 2nd – 4th Grade
Summer 2023
S’campers Jr programming will consist of camps for rising 2nd-4th graders that will run from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm during the week.
Our rising 2nd grade students have a choice of S’campers or S’campers Jr. If your 2nd grader is younger, a touch nervous about field trips, and enjoys time with younger kids, then S’campers K-2 is perfect! If your 2nd grader is older, excited for an adventure, loves to celebrate with a animated film, and enjoys time with older friends, then S’campers Jr 2-4 is for them!
For our Rising 4th Graders, they are welcome to join the S’Camper Jr programming or take a leap into our specialty camps which are focused on one theme or concept each week.
Please note: a camp will not run if we do not reach a minimum enrollment. We will nofitify you if this occurs.
- Week 1 - 6/12 - 6/16
- Week 2 - 6/19 - 6/23
- Week 3 - 6/26 - 6/30
- Week 4 - 7/10 - 7/14
- Week 5 - 7/17 - 7/21
- Week 6 - 7/24 - 7/28
- Week 7 - 7/31 - 8/4
Week 1: June 12 – June 16
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 1 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches, mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Sign-It: Learn all about what Deaf Culture and Community is like as well as how to communicate in American Sign Language! Campers will learn the ASL alphabet, how to introduce themselves, colors, numbers, foods, etc. as well as learning the history of Deaf Culture. They will take a stroll through the park and see how they can connect ASL to nature.
Sports and Field Games: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific and details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 2: June 19 – June 23
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 2 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Adventures in Art: Campers will explore mixed media art. Our S’Campers K-2 will take a week to explore all forms of collaging, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will explore printmaking.
Sports and Field Games: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 3: June 26 – June 30
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 3 Activities:
Creative Science: Campers will be taking a little time to get creative, messy, and inspired with science. They will be doing “sciency: things like making slime, roller coasters, and other hands-on activities that include building and experimenting.
Kid Cycle: Campers will have a chance to learn to ride or to grow their biking skills with Kid Cycle. If your child has not yet learned to ride a pedal bike without training wheels, this is the class for them! We will progress through stages of bikes without pedals to bikes with pedals. They will learn the basics of starting and stopping on a bike, pedaling in a straight line and turning. OR if your child already rides a pedal bike without training wheels, this class will help them build basic skills for mountain biking: standing up, controlling speed and avoiding/overcoming obstacles.
Crafting and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week crafting and in water play. Specific and details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 4: July 10 – July 14
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 4 Activities:
Creative Science: Campers will be taking a little time to get creative, messy, and inspired with science. They will be doing “sciency: things like making slime, roller coasters, and other hands-on activities that include building and experimenting.
Kid Cycle: Campers will have a chance to learn to ride or to grow their biking skills with Kid Cycle. If your child has not yet learned to ride a pedal bike without training wheels, this is the class for them! We will progress through stages of bikes without pedals to bikes with pedals. They will learn the basics of starting and stopping on a bike, pedaling in a straight line and turning. OR if your child already rides a pedal bike without training wheels, this class will help them build basic skills for mountain biking: standing up, controlling speed and avoiding/overcoming obstacles.
Crafting and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week crafting and in water play. Specific and details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 5: July 17 – July 21
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 5 Activities:
Cooking, Creatures & Crafting: Campers will spend their week cooking, creaturing, and crafting. From simple, healthy snacks, to time exploring the natural domain on the incredible Rainbow Campus, to crafting in ways to connect the two experinces, kids will be full, intrigued, and engaged. Be ready to hear all about their daily adventures.
Field Games: Campers will spend their tme in play, from old-school games like Sharks & Minnows and kickball, to games that engage the imagination like Hot Lava and intricate obstacle courses. There is one thig that for certain: campers will be having fun and moving their bodies.
Music and Water Play: All S’Campers will spend their afternoons this week exploring music and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 6: July 24 – July 28
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 6 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Adventures in Art: Campers will explore mixed media art. Our S’Campers K-2 will take a week to explore all forms of collaging, and our S’Campers Juniors (2-4) will explore printmaking.
Field Games and Water Play: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Week 7: July 21 – Aug 4
S’campers Juniors (for Rising 2nd-4th graders): is similar to our K-2 programming, but adjusted to meet the needs of our older campers. Mornings will be filled with time to explore our incredible playground and two specialty sessions that vary week to week (sports, arts, music, nature adventures, etc.). Tuesday and Thursday afternoons will be field trip days for this group, where they head to a local creek and have time to play in the water and explore. Monday and Wednesday, students will craft, listen to stories, bake, and water play along with more time on the playground. Friday afternoons we will watch a movie and an Ice Pop Party right before pick-up!
Week 7 Activities:
Tinker Time: Make Stuff Move, a Tinkering Adventure! Each day campers will work with new materials and ideas for a take home project that teaches mechanical engineering, materials science, design, measurement and problem solving.
Interior Design: Campers will be crafting and exploring interior design. They will have an opportunity to decorate and furnish doll houses with recycled materials.
Field Games and Water Play: All S’campers will spend their afternoons this week playing field games and in water play. Specific details will be shard the week prior to the start of camp. S’Campers K-2 will take a field trip to a local creek on Friday afternoon, and our S’Camper Juniors (2-4) will take off-campus adventures Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, and celebrate the week with a movie and popcorn on Friday. All campers will celebrate the end of the week with a popsicle party and free-play time!
Total cost: $330 (includes materials)
Specialty Camps
Rising 4th – 8th Grade
Summer 2023
Specialty Camps for rising 4th-8th grade are either HALF DAY (9-12:30) or FULL DAY (9:00-4:00.) These camps may include daily field trips, building and crafting, more advanced sport clinics, etc. This year, we will also offer an option for after-care if you select a half day camp, but need whole-day coverage.
If your camper selects a half day camp, but you are also in need of all day care, we have you covered. You can add-on full day care. If your camper stays the whole day, they will have the opportunity to play field games, enjoy some water play, and have full access to our playground. We will plan for activities that best fit the group!
For our Rising 4th Graders, they are welcome to join the S’Camper Jr programming or take a leap into our specialty camps which are focused on one theme or concept each week.
Please note: a camp will not run if we do not reach a minimum enrollment. We will nofitify you if this occurs.
- Week 1 - 6/12 - 6/16
- Week 2 - 6/19 - 6/23
- Week 3 - 6/26 - 6/30
- Week 4 - 7/10 - 7/14
- Week 5 - 7/17 - 7/21
- Week 6 - 7/24 - 7/28
- Week 7 - 7/31 - 8/4
Week 1: Goofing with Games – FULL DAY Camp
Spend the days playing board and card games, creating games, and discovering the wonder of play. Campers will play, learn new games, develop new iterations of old games, and create their very own. There’s also a good possibility there will be a field trip! For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 1: Rock Band – HALF DAY Camp with optional Half-day After Care Option
Rock Band Camp: Join us for a week of musical exploration! Campers will learn music principles and performance skills including taking care of instruments, stage setup, playing together as a group, and song selection. Camp will feature a concert for friends and family at the end of the week. For rising 5th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $195 (includes materials) / With Aftercare option: $320
Week 2: Ancestral Adventures – HALF DAY Camp with Half-Day After Care Option
Heather, our incredible 6th grade lead teacher, is excited to offer an opportunity for our campers to explore the spiritual domain in an authentic way. This week, campers will explore meditation, mantra/chanting, art (watercolor, pen, mixed media), journaling, daily ritual (oracle/tarot cards for tapping into inner wisdom), being in nature while doing all of the above, and connecting to one’s ancestors by learning about their practices and trying them out. For rising 4th – 8th Grade.
Total cost: $200 (includes materials) / With Aftercare Option: $325
Week 2: Surf & Turf – FULL DAY Camp
Sandra, our beloved 5th grade lead teacher, is excited to explore WNC with campers ready for edvanture. We may not live beachside, but we do have plenty of water in our beautiful mountain home. This camp is all about exploring the unique water features that attract so many people to the area. Waterfalls, rivers, lakes…This will be an active camp, some hikes will be challenging, some will be long and easy, but everyday will most certainly offer fun. One thing to be certain, there will be a lot of time spent swimming and getting wet. This is the perfect camp for those kiddos who like to explore and play in the natural world! For rising 6th – 8th Grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 3: Surf & Turf – FULL DAY Camp
Simitri, one of our incredible Afterschool Staff, is so excited to share the magic of our home with you! We may not live beachside, but we do have plenty of water in our beautiful mountain home. This camp is all about exploring the unique water features that attract so many people to the area. Waterfalls, rivers, lakes…This will be an active camp, some hikes will be challenging, some will be long and easy, but everyday will most certainly offer fun. One thing to be certain, there will be a lot of time spent swimming and getting wet. This is the perfect camp for those kiddos who like to explore and play in the natural world! For rising 4th – 8th Grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 3: Woodworking FULL DAY Camp
Campers will spend days exploring what woodworking is, how it is done, and will have time to create. Students will work with different tools, learning about tool safety, discovering woodworking techniques, and creating their own wooden creations. They will come home with what they build and their own tool set! For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $350 (includes materials)
Week 4: Dungeons & Dragons HALF DAY Camp with Half-Day After Care Option
“Pen and Paper Paladins” – Hail and Well-Met Adventurers! Get ready for a journey of epic proportions! A fantastical TTRPG (table top role playing game) adventure awaits you when you join Pen and Paper Paladins. All you need is a set of dice, paper, pencil, and your imaginations! Collaborative storytelling, nonstop action, exploration, and mystery awaits you. So grab a D20 and let’s get rolling. For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $195 (includes materials) / With Aftercare Option: $320
Week 4: Woodworking FULL DAY Camp
Campers will spend days exploring what woodworking is, how it is done, and will have time to create. Students will work with different tools, learning about tool safety, discovering woodworking techniques, and creating their own wooden creations. They will come home with what they build and their own tool set! For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $350 (includes materials)
Week 5: Hands on STEAM FULL DAY Camp
Spend the days gettting messy or creative or challenged with science and a challenge. Campers will spend the days making slime, developing roller coasters, playing games and even developing their own, with more hands-on building/experimenting activities everyday. For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $320 (includes materials)
Week 5: Improv I FULL DAY Camp
Explore Improv and the art of performance with Layne. The mornings of this camp will be spent practicing theatrical skills and having fun, but as the day prgresses, the focus will become more zoomed-in. The afternoons will be spent preparing for a performance, from props to backstage, all aspects of the stage will be explored. This can be a 1 week camp for those interested in the improv and props, and those interested in being a part of the theatrical performance will want to take the second week as this it takes a little time to prep and be ready to share with the community! For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $320 (includes materials)
Week 6: Adventures in Asheville – FULL DAY Camp
Join us for a week of Asheville Adventures! We live in one of the best cities in the world, and this week is dedicated to diving into the history, growing our understanding of what makes us unique, and taking time to show appreciation for what makes Asheville- Asheville.
We will spend our days growing our background knowledge of the arts, the geography, the haunted tales, and the pop culture that has been cultivated in our local region and by taking field trips that bring this history and information to life. For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 6: Improv II FULL DAY Camp
Explore Improv and the art of performance with Layne. The mornings of this camp will be spent practicing theatrical skills and having fun, but as the day prgresses, the focus will become more zoomed-in. The afternoons will be spent preparing for a performance, from props to backstage, all aspects of the stage will be explored. This is the second week of this camp for those interested in being a part of the theatrical performance to share with the community! For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $320 (includes materials)
Week 7: Cooking & Crafting – FULL DAY Camp
Sandra, our 5th Grade lead teacher, LOVES to cook and make crafts, and she is excited to share these passions with her campers.
In this camp, students will delve into baking and cooking, and while the delicious meals bake, they will craft in ways that connect to their meal preparations. Additionally, campers will have a chance to enjoy our playground and each other. For rising 4th – 8th grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)
Week 7: Surf & Turf – FULL DAY Camp
Holly, one of our Omega teachers, is excited to explore WNC with campers ready for adventure. We may not live beachside, but we do have plenty of water in our beautiful mountain home. This camp is all about exploring the unique water features that attract so many people to the area. Waterfalls, rivers, lakes…This will be an active camp, some hikes will be challenging, some will be long and easy, but everyday will most certainly offer fun. One thing to be certain, there will be a lot of time spent swimming and getting wet. This is the perfect camp for those kiddos who like to explore and play in the natural world! For rising 4th – 8th Grade.
Total cost: $325 (includes materials)