5th Grade Session 1

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) 

• 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.

Prepare your child for future academic success with our dynamic summer language arts course. 

In this immersive program, students will enhance their reading, writing, and language skills while developing critical thinking and analytical abilities crucial for excelling in any subject. Each day features engaging journal writing to reinforce grammar and mechanics, in-depth exploration of acclaimed novels through lively discussions, and hands-on activities to deepen their understanding of key literary elements. Guided fiction and non-fiction reading activities will help students analyze texts and support their arguments with evidence. Reinforcing homework assignments will solidify their learning.

Give your child the academic advantage they deserve!

Let your child's star shine this summer with Broadway Bound!

This fun and engaging program is the perfect way for young performers to explore their creativity and make new friends. Through exciting activities, students will learn the ins and outs of musical theater, from designing sets to rehearsing songs and scenes. Our small-group setting creates a supportive and collaborative environment where students can thrive, enhancing their performance skills while building lasting friendships. The program culminates in a dazzling mini-musical, where students will share their talents and celebrate their accomplishments. 

Give your child a summer filled with fun, friendship, and unforgettable memories!           

From the galaxy of tomorrow to the jungles of yesterday, and even the thrill of competition, this robotics class offers something for every young engineer. Each week, students will embark on a unique robotic building adventure, exploring diverse and exciting themes! Students will not only learn valuable STEM skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and coding, but also develop their creativity, teamwork, and communication skills. Get ready to build, learn, and have fun!

Week 1: Jedi Robotics

Robotics inspired by Star Wars® and space travel – how cool! Come on an adventure building and

programming functional robots using LEGO® bricks in this super-fun program. Learn about space,

space travel and, of course, Star Wars®! Build different robots each day! Learning is enhanced

through the use of laptops in this class!

Week 2:  Prehistoric Creatures Robotics (using Spike Prime) 

Snapology’s Prehistoric Creatures Robotics focuses on the creatures that roamed the Earth before recorded history! In this program, your engineer will explore the basics of robotics while building some fascinating prehistoric creatures with their classmates! They will learn about the animals as they build and code robotic models! While working with a partner to complete various challenges, your student will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with creative building challenges.

Week 3: Sumo Bots

Robot sumo wrestling means that once a match starts, humans are completely out of the loop! Sohow does the robot know what to do? How could it possibly be strong enough to defeat an opposing

bot? Your child will learn how to develop the solutions to these answers! Through engineering,

programming, and lots of testing, your child will learn how to battle their sumo bot in a tournament

against their classmates!

Our Art Summer Camp offers an enriching educational experience where children can immerse themselves in a variety of themes, using an array of art mediums.

Week 1: Sanrio & Pokemon Week

We will blend these Pop Culture icons into fine arts by incorporating these characters with Different Art styles like Illustration, Expressionism , and Non traditional art with mediums like, pastel, watercolor, Acrylic and clay!

Week 2: Adventure week

We will explore the act of travel by showing the art of different cultures of the world and beautiful sceneries. Using different art mediums and craft materials we will create beautiful pieces of work admiring Earth's nature. 

Week 3: Disney Week 

We will celebrate our favorite Disney characters by learning about Character Illustration, Animation Landscapes, Clay Sculpting, and Toy Making!

Each theme is an opportunity to understand and practice with different artistic tools and techniques, nurturing both their love for art and their educational growth. Taught by the Artist Lab. 

In Jewelry Explorations, young artists dive into the colorful world of jewelry making, learning the basics of beading, finger knitting and pattern making, while honing their creative expression. Through hands-on activities like designing bracelets and necklaces, students explore patterning, and this helps students recognize and predict sequences, reinforcing early algebraic thinking.  Sorting beads, planning designs and arranging materials in a structured way teach students to be methodical and organized - essential skills for attention to detail in other areas of life.  This class by Dragonfly Fun blends creativity with skill building in a fun, supportive environment, inspiring kids to create dazzling, wearable art that reflects their unique style and creativity.

Unleash your inner storyteller and game designer in this exciting Google CS First computer science class! 

Dive into the world of interactive storytelling, crafting unique narratives each day using the power of code. Then, level up your skills by designing your own video games, mastering basic coding concepts to create racing, platform, launching games, and more. Through hands-on projects and platforms like Google CS First, Code.org, and Tynker, you'll learn to build creative and engaging experiences, empowering you to create with technology. 

*Students must bring their own earbuds/headphones. 

Welcome to the Write Blend, where students will unleash the storytellers within and explore the art of writing in a fun and engaging environment.  This workshop blends imaginative storytelling with essential essay skills, allowing young writers to explore creativity while strengthening their writing foundations.

Students will dive into various creative writing prompts, from crafting fantasy adventures and poetry to developing scripted dialogues, personal reflections and experimental writing.  Each week also includes a structured mini-essay assignment, helping students build confidence in academic writing.

 Sign up today and start writing! 

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 

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!

Does your child love going to amusement parks to experience the variety of fast, dropping and spinning rides?  

Have they very thought about the science that goes into building those rides and the people who designed them?  

In Snapology’s Amusement Park Engineering class, students will become engineers of their own amusement park rides and will learn the core physics and engineering concepts used to make a ride thrilling!

Students will learn:

●Physics an Engineering Concepts

●Amusement Park History

●Problem Solving

●Gear systems, motors, wheels and axles

●Teamwork and team planning

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!

Learn the art and science of photography! 

This hands-on class will teach you the essential skills needed to take great photos and make them even better. We'll cover everything from camera basics and composition to exposure techniques and different types of photography. Get inspired by famous photographs and learn how to recreate their styles. Explore campus with your camera, capturing unique perspectives and details. Then, using Adobe Lightroom on school-provided laptops, you'll learn to enhance your images, correct flaws, and add your own creative touch. Develop practical skills that you can use every day, for the rest of your life. 

Digital cameras and laptops with Lightroom provided.

This class is a deeper dive into improving existing chess skills.  Students must have taken a Chess class previously and have some experience.  Students will learn to play with chess clocks and to notate their own games.  They will be learning to analyze the games that they play, and to look for different possibilities that may have better results.  This class is tournament focused and students are introduced to the rules and etiquette for tournaments.  They will play a tournament during class in which trophies and medals will be awarded to all students.  Students develop increased patience, critical thinking and planning.  They also learn a healthy attitude toward competition and improvement.  There will be a fun bughouse chess tournament.  Bughouse chess is a 4 player variant of chess where the student plays with a partner in a fast paced, exciting game.

Strum your way into summer with our Ukulele Jam Session.  Get ready to make sweet music under the sun as you embark on an exciting journey into the world of ukulele playing! No prior experience?  No problem!  Our expert instructor, Mrs. Goetsch, will guide you every step of the way, from holding your first chord to mastering catchy tunes.  Discover the joy of playing your favorite songs from pop hits to island melodies.  Whether you dream of serenading your friends at the beach or  jamming out with fellow musicians, this class is your ticket to musical adventure. Sign up now and let the strumming begin!

In Snapology’s Real World Robotics class, students interested in technology will create robotic models inspired by real life robotic technologies.  Students will learn about gear reaction, sensors, simple machines and programming as they build alarm devices, earthquake detectors, robotic technology.  Students will learn the importance of axles, gears and motors in mechanical movement.   Each week, the students will be given a program to operate their robotic build and they will be encouraged to use their programming skills to enhance their robot’s performance. Your student will have a blast exploring the world of robotic technologies as they build, learn and play.

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.

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!