1st grade session 1
June 16th-July 3rd
Classes open to Campers entering 1st Grade in Fall 2025
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2025 Summer Camp Registration Open!
June 16th-July 3rd
Classes open to Campers entering 1st Grade in Fall 2025
Scroll down for course offerings and class description
Snack Pass
Give your camper a daily snack option with our Snack Pass!
One Snack Pass = $15, and is good for one snack each day of camp (totaling 12 snacks).
Passes will be redeemed during recess or after camp, if they are enrolled in aftercare.
Additional Snack Passes may be purchased if you would like your child to have more than one snack.
Passes are purchased online when you register.
Campers can select one snack per day during their recess or during after school if they are enrolled in child care.
Snack Choices: Lays potato chips, Chewy granola bars, Nature Valley crunchy granola bars, Skinny Pop popcorn, That’s it - a 2 ingredient mini fruit bar, Cheese Its, Honest Kid’s organic juice box. (availability may vary)
Camper AfterCare
Available 2:30pm - 5:00pm
We offer engaging after-school care with flexible options to fit your family’s needs
Full Session Package: $550 for 30 hours of care (covers the entire session).
Drop-In Rate: $25 per hour, billed in 15 minute increments ($6.25 per quarter hour)
Activities: Kids enjoy a variety of activities including free play, arts and crafts, supervised sports (kickball, tag, soccer, dodgeball, basketball and more, and quiet time with G-rated Disney+ shows (4:00 - 5:00 PM)
Late Pickup: A late fee of $1.00 per minute applies after 5:00 PM.
9am-12pm Morning Class Options: Three Hour Class
Del Mar Pines Players
Kindergarten and First Grades
Session I $1, 100
M – TH: 9:00 – 12:00 noon
Give your child a magical start to their school year with DMP Players!
This exciting summer program for incoming Kindergarten and 1st-grade students (ages 5-7) blends the fun of fairytales with essential learning skills. Through engaging storytelling, musical performances, and hands-on activities, your child will develop confidence, creativity, and a love of learning.
Each session of DMP Players immerses children in the enchanting world of fairytales. We'll explore classic stories, focusing on key literacy skills like predicting, retelling, and understanding characters and settings. Your child will also have the opportunity to shine on stage, participating in a mini-musical production inspired by the stories we read.
But the learning goes beyond the stage! We'll engage in hands-on activities to enhance fine motor skills as we create dazzling backdrops and props for our performances. Each session features a unique theme and musical, ensuring a fresh and exciting experience for every participant.
Learning Outcomes:
Develop essential pre-literacy skills.
Enhance social-emotional learning through collaborative activities.
Boost confidence and self-expression through performance.
Foster a love of reading and performing.
Improve fine motor skills through creative projects.
Jumpstart Readers
First Grade
Session I: $1, 100
M – TH: 9:00 – 12:00 noon
Give Your Child the Gift of Reading Success This Summer!
Is your child ready to become a confident and enthusiastic reader? Jumpstart Readers is an expertly crafted summer program designed for students in grades [insert grade range] that builds essential reading skills while fostering a lifelong love of books.
Our program combines direct, small-group instruction with engaging, hands-on activities to ensure your child makes significant progress. From strengthening phonics mastery to exploring diverse genres, students will develop the skills they need to tackle any text with confidence. They might be creating a puppet show while learning about different types of literature, or participating in a mock book club to discuss their favorite stories.
Every student receives an individual assessment to ensure proper placement and personalized attention. Our dedicated instructors provide a supportive and encouraging environment where every child can flourish. At the end of the program, families are invited to a conference to celebrate demonstrable improvement and discuss strategies for continued growth.
Enroll your child in Jumpstart Readers today!
Chemistry & STEAM Science Camp
First through Third Grades
Session I: $1, 100
M – TH: 9:00 – 12:00 noon
Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the world of Chemistry and STEAM science in this exciting summer class!
In this immersive program, students will embark on thrilling adventures each day, exploring the wonders of science in a hands-on and interactive way. Learn how acids and bases react with each other in crazy ways! Experiment with exploding various sodas using Mentos and our insane geyser tube! Science Guys of San Diego, make learning chemistry fun, cool and easy. Our STEM camp is designed to ignite curiosity and inspire a love for science. Students will unleash their creativity with engaging art components, adding an extra layer of excitement to their scientific explorations. This class is packed with hands-on engaging experiments, which may include: making elephant toothpaste, lava lamps, Skittle colors, walking water and more! Taught by Science Guys of San Diego.
12:30-1:30 Afternoon Class Options: One Hour
Math Fun and Games
First and Second Grade
Session I: $400
M – TH: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Give your child a head start in math!
This game-based class for students entering 1st or 2nd grade makes learning math fun and accessible. Using hands-on materials like toys, food, and iPads, your child will develop foundational math skills, build confidence, and discover the real-world applications of math.Each child will have access to an iPad for use during the class.
Introduction to Coding
Kindergarten and First Grade
Session l: $400
M – TH: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Get ready to explore the exciting world of computer science!
We'll use iPads and Code.org to learn the basics of coding, program Bee Bots to follow our instructions, and discover how coding helped fuel the space race. It's going to be fun and hands-on!
Summer Crafts and Activities
Kindergarten through Third Grades
Session I: $400
M – TH: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Unleash your child's inner artist this summer!
This make-it-and-take-it class is designed to spark creativity and build confidence through a variety of fun and engaging art projects. Kids will explore a range of mediums, from painting and mixed media to exciting craft building, all in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Whether your child is a budding artist or just loves to create, this class is perfect for all skill levels – no prior experience necessary! They'll dabble in a little of this and a little of that, taking home their own unique masterpieces each week. All materials are included, so just bring your imagination!
Karate
Kindergarten - Third Grades
Session I: $400
M – TH: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Prepare your child for an epic journey of self-discovery and empowerment with our Summer Martial Arts Intensive!
Our mission at Maitera Martial Arts is to ignite the spark of self-discipline, focus, and confidence within every child through the timeless art of martial arts. In just 12 action-packed days, your child will embark on a transformative adventure where they'll not only master the basic fundamentals of martial arts but also delve into the rich history and philosophy behind this ancient discipline.
From learning powerful self-defense techniques to honing their agility and strength, each day will bring new challenges and triumphs. But that's not all – our program goes beyond physical training to instill invaluable life skills such as respect, perseverance, and resilience.
Join us for a summer like no other, where your child will unlock their inner warrior and emerge stronger, more focused, and more confident than ever before. Taught by Maitera Martial Arts.
Multi Sports Fun
First through Sixth Grades
Session I: $400
M – TH: 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Get ready to run, jump and play in this action-packed sports camp by FitKids.
Your child will explore a variety of exciting games, including soccer, basketball, flag football, pickleball, tennis, dodgeball, capture the flag and classic field games. With a focus on teamwork, skill building and nonstop fun, this class is perfect for kids who love to stay active and try new sports. Lace up your sneakers and join the fun!
Chess Basics
Kindergarten through Sixth Grades
Session I: $400
M – Th: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Our goal is to teach children in grades K – 6 abstract concepts of planning, analysis and strategy through the game of chess. Kids will be excited to understand and amazed by the positive experience that chess offers. We believe that when a child learns the most complicated game in the world, they will build self-confidence, develop self-learning tools and learn how to evaluate their own decision-making process.
This chess class is fun and educational. Kids participate in mental gymnastics, learn chess from trained instructors, and experience competition with others. Kids who learn chess will sharpen their analytical and observation skills which will be very useful in many aspects of their life.
Chess teaches critical and abstract thinking, planning, logic and analysis. It improves the ability to concentrate and teaches the value of good sportsmanship. Chess also teaches the importance of behavior management: making good choices and considering all possibilities.
●Chess develops memory.
●Chess improves concentration.
●Chess develops logical thinking.
●Chess teaches independence.
●Chess promotes imagination and creativity.
●Chess inspires self-motivation.
●Chess improves schoolwork and grades
1:30pm-2:30pm Class Options: One Hour
Tiny Art - Honey, I Shrunk My Art!
Kindergarten through Second Grades
Session I: $400
M – Th: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Step into a magical world where imagination knows no limits!
In this hands- on class by DragonFly Fun, students will experiment with a variety of materials like paint, clay,fabric and found objects to create unique masterpieces. This hands-on approach sparks creativity and enhances fine motor skills, sensory awareness and early problem-solving abilities. Guided by our experienced instructors, who encourage creativity and individual expression, your young artist will develop foundational art skills, build confidence, and discover the joy of creating unique worlds of visual art. It’s the perfect way for budding artists to explore their creativity in a fun and supportive environment. Get ready to think small and dream big in this one of a kind creative adventure!
Tales, Treats and Treasures
Kindergarten through Second Grades
Session I: $400
M – TH: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Calling all young book lovers!
Embark on a magical summer journey with Mrs. Canzone through the world of children’s literature. Each session, we’ll dive into captivating stories, spark our imaginations with fun discussions, and bring tales to life through creative crafts and snacks. Get ready for a summer filled with adventure, laughter, and a love of reading!
Mariposa Yoga and the Creative Arts
Kindergarten through Sixth Grades
Session I: $400
M – TH: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Introduce your children to the word of yoga with DMP’s own, Ms. Nicole Lewis. These classes are designed to teach beginner yoga poses, breathing techniques and mindfulness. Tree, Warrior, Volcano and Butterfly are just some poses your children will learn.
Why should you sign your children up for yoga? Recent studies show that yoga improves academic work, memory, concentration and sleep and is great for relieving stress. Mariposa Yoga classes blend fun poses with creativity while encouraging self awareness and self esteem and independence.
Multi Sports Fun
First through Sixth Grades
Session I: $400
M – TH: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Get ready to run, jump and play in this action-packed sports camp by FitKids. Your child will explore a variety of exciting games, including soccer, basketball, flag football, pickleball, tennis, dodgeball, capture the flag and classic field games. With a focus on teamwork, skill building and nonstop fun, this class is perfect for kids who love to stay active and try new sports. Lace up your sneakers and join the fun!
Chemistry
Kindergarten through Second Grades
Session I: $400
M – TH: 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
During this class we'll focus on CHEMISTRY! Experiments will include chemical reactions, bubbling potions, dry ice, and other exciting experiments! Our junior scientists will create tons of cool science projects, including magic snow, lava lamps, and more!
12:30pm-2:30pm Class Options: Two Hours
Star Studded Plates:
Celebrity Chefs’ Signature Creations by Cookin’ Round the World
First through Third Grades
Session I: $800
M – TH: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Embark on a mouthwatering journey as we explore the delicious signature dishes of TV Network Celebrity chefs. From Bobby Flay, Rachel Ray, Gordon Ramsey to Giada DeLaurentiis, the young chefs will delight in recreating and tasting unique foods that will broaden their culinary horizons. Along the way they’ll hone their kitchen skills, from chopping and mixing to rolling and shaping all under the guidance of an expert chef, who specializes in making cooking fun and accessible for young learners. So join us for a culinary adventure like no other, where every bite tells a story of how these culinary stars rose to fame and every recipe celebrates these inspirational chef’s cuisine!