Some classes will span from Week 3 to Week 4. It is also mandatory to join BOTH WEEKS.
Tabs that are colored in GREY are blocks with double weeks.
Teachers: Anna Pechonkina
Class Description: In this fun and engaging class, young learners will develop their thinking skills through playful puzzles, riddles, and problem-solving games! With hands-on activities and creative challenges, children will strengthen their logic, memory, and teamwork while having a great time. This class fosters curiosity, confidence, and a love for learning in an exciting and supportive environment!
Materials Needed: N/A
Teachers: Diana Suk
Class Description: Join us for an exciting one-week Summer Gymnastics Camp, where young athletes will develop essential motor skills, flexibility, and body control while learning the fundamentals of gymnastics! Designed for all skill levels, this camp offers a fun and supportive environment where students can improve coordination, build strength, and gain confidence through structured training. Our experienced coaches will guide participants through basic tumbling, balance techniques, and core gymnastics movements, ensuring a safe and engaging experience. Whether your child is a beginner or looking to refine their skills, this camp is the perfect way to stay active and have fun this summer. Don’t miss out on a week of movement, teamwork, and gymnastics excitement—sign up today!
Materials Needed: N/A
Teachers: Ji In (Jiji) Seo
Class Description: In STEM, we get to have fun with science! We’ll do cool experiments, build amazing things, and play together. This helps us develop creativity and fine motor skills while encouraging curiosity and new ways of thinking. Let’s jump into the exciting world of STEM together!
Materials Needed: N/A
Teachers: Sunyoung Kim
Class Description: Join us for an exciting summer program where children will explore different countries through storytelling, crafts, and simple geography. Each week, we will dive into the culture, traditions, and customs of various nations through engaging activities such as craft, music, and dance. Parents can choose to enroll their children for one or multiple weeks, with each week featuring unique countries to explore. Children who sign up for all four weeks will embark on a full adventure, discovering 20 different countries through hands-on learning and interactive experiences. Don't miss this opportunity for a fun and educational global journey!
Materials Needed: iPad for Kinder
Teachers: Brandon Cates
Class Description: Get ready to climb to new heights this summer with our exciting rock climbing camp! Designed for young adventurers, this session focuses on teaching the basics of rock climbing while introducing intermediate skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Students will learn how to use safety gear properly, develop strength and confidence, and challenge themselves with fun climbing activities. We will guide them through exciting climbs, helping them build resilience, teamwork, and problem-solving skills along the way.
Materials Needed: Comfortable clothing and PE shoes.
Teachers: Yerin Park & Daniel Ha
Class Description: This class combines skill development with exciting water games and activities, making swimming both educational and entertaining. Swimmers will improve their technique while playing creative water-based games that enhance confidence and enjoyment in the pool. Perfect for kids who love to swim, splash, and have a blast!
Materials Needed: Swimsuit, swim bag, cap , goggles
Teachers: Chole Kang
Class Description: In this class, young readers will embark on an exciting adventure through the stories they read. With hands-on activities inspired by characters and settings, children will bring each story to life in fun and imaginative ways. As they dive deeper into the books, they’ll develop a stronger connection to the stories while fostering a deeper love for reading.
Materials Needed: N/A
Teachers: Jeremy Armstrong
Class Description: Let’s have fun while learning chess! In this class, you’ll learn how to place the pieces, understand the basic moves and rules. No experience needed!
Materials Needed: N/A
Teachers: Shawn (Soyeon) Park
Class Description: Give your child a head start in reading with our fun and interactive phonics camp! Through rhyming, blending, segmenting, and CVC word practice, children will develop strong phonemic awareness skills. They’ll also explore mouth and letter formation to build confidence in reading and writing—all through songs, literacy circles, and hands-on activities! 📅 Limited spots available—sign up now for a summer of learning and laughter!
Materials Needed: N/A
Teachers: Jess Fryer
Class Description: In this hands-on camp, you’ll build amazing 3D models using air-dry clay and create stunning backgrounds to bring your stories to life! Using iPads, you’ll capture each tiny movement frame-by-frame, crafting your own stop-motion animation. Whether it’s a bug on an adventure or a sea turtle exploring the deep, your creations will come to life before your eyes! Let your imagination run wild, and by the end of the camp, you'll be ready to share your very own animated movie! Please note: a two-week commitment is required as this project will take some time to complete.
Materials Needed: An Apple device with Stop Motion Studio - create an account beforehand so you're ready to go! This program is suitable for both iPads and MacBooks (although iPads are easier to take photographs). Paid or free version is fine, the paid version just includes more advanced editing tools.
Teachers: Seonjoo Jang
Class Description: In this class, VS school students will read short literary or non-literary texts, share their thoughts, and practice expressing their own opinions in writing. All classes are conducted in Korean.
Materials Needed: Laptop, pen, notebook
Teachers: Charisse Patacsil
Class Description: What does it mean to be an entrepreneur? Can children start their own business? Absolutely! In Young Entrepreneurs, we will explore how people use their creative thinking as they create products, entertainment, and services. We will investigate on people’s needs so that we can offer solutions. Who knows, as we learn more about being entrepreneurs, you might start earning some extra money this summer with your creative ideas!
Materials Needed: Laptop/iPad in one of the sessions
Teachers: Claudia Rebelo Fernandes Nobrega
Class Description: Have you ever considered the opportunity to deliver a TED talk, present a speech, or participate in a debate? In this class, you will acquire essential skills for effective real-time interaction during debates, learn the art of delivering speeches, and explore the possibility of creating a TED talk. On the final day of class, we will reflect on our experiences and discuss how we have grown, as well as how we can continue to apply the skills we have learned in the future.
Materials Needed: An iPad OR a laptop
Teachers: YoungJung Seo
Class Description: "Korean in Action" is a dynamic and engaging summer school program designed for students in grades 4-8 who are eager to learn Korean in a fun and interactive way.
Students will learn basic Korean conversation skills, practical language skills for everyday situations, essential vocabulary and grammar, and an understanding of Korean culture. The class will focus more on real-life communication and be filled with games, role-playing, and other fun activities that make learning Korean enjoyable.
Materials Needed: iPad OR laptop AND writing materials
Teachers: Katie Hill
Class Description: We will spend each day exploring a different kind of writing, from poetry to fairy tales. Students can expect to work on sentence structure, narrative voice, grammar and argumentation. They will leave feeling more confident in their writing.
Materials Needed: Notebook, Pen