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: 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: Yoona Chae
Class Description: Students will discover the exciting connection between science and art. Through hands-on activities, they will explore scientific concepts while using creative techniques, tools, and materials. This class fosters curiosity, creativity, and a deeper understanding of how science makes artistic expression possible!
Materials Needed: N/A
Teachers: Brandon Cates & Diana Suk
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: Chloe 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: 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: 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: Claudia Rebelo Fernandes Nobrega
Class Description: In this comic book class, we will progress through the stages of transforming an idea into an outline, followed by creating a storyboard and ultimately producing a final panel drawing. This process will provide an opportunity to develop and design a unique cartoon world. Each child's work will be compiled into a book, allowing them to showcase the results of their efforts.
Materials Needed: N/A
Teachers: Rebecca Churchill
Class Description: In this class you will experiment with fabric paints and dyes! We will use paints, brushes, stencils, stamps, glue, and rubber bands to create unique designs on fabric, T-shirts, or something you bring from your own wardrobe! You can make wearable art or a pillow for your sofa! If you're taking my sewing class, you can use your unique fabric to make something too!
Materials Needed: Anything you want to paint on (revive an old T-shirt, jacket, jeans...), laptop or tablet to research themes or things you want to copy.
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