Summer Programs
Summer Programs are open to ALL students,
Young Explorers & Pathfinders Day Camps $425/week ($11.33/hour)
July 10 – August 18, 8:30 am – 4 pm
Our Young Explorers Day Camp is for students age 3 up to Pre-Kindergarten and our Pathfinders Day Camp is for students in Kindergarten through 4th grade (as of the 22-23 school year). Both camps are covered under our Certified Child Care licensing. The program is offered as individual weeks or a student can take the entire 6-week program for the price of only 5 weeks!
Cold lunch from the First Alternative Co-op is available to pre-purchase for $4.50/day.
Week 1 – Entomology Week
Week 2 – Plant Exploration Week
Week 3 – Creepy, Crawly, Slimy Creatures Week
Week 4 – Discover the woodlands of the Pacific Northwest Week
Week 5 – Dive deep into the Ocean Week
Week 6 – Dinosaur Adventure Week
Pioneer Enrichment Classes
Full Day, 8:30 am – 4 pm, $425/week ($11.33/hour)
AM ONLY, 8:30 am – 12 noon , $225/week ($12.86/hour)
This program offers classes in July and August for students in grades 5-8 (as of the 22-23 school year). Some Pioneer classes are 8:30 am – 4 pm and cost $425/week; others are half-day classes for $225/week.
Cold lunch from the First Alternative Co-op is available to pre-purchase for $4.50/day.
Week of July 17-21
Applied Zoology by Nikkole Duitsman, FULL DAY
In this class we will practice being zoologists in the lab and field. Students will learn about dichotomous keys, population biology, and perform a dissection. Like the others this interactive camp will be full of games, fun, and no previous knowledge is required.
Week of July 24-28
Kitchen Chemistry with Nikkole Duitsman, FULL DAY
In this session, students will learn the art of chemistry through ingredients you can find inside your kitchen. We will learn about chemical processes through hands-on activities such as making cheese, soap, and ice cream. This interactive session will be full of games, fun, and no previous knowledge is required.
Week of July 31-August 4
Applied Chemistry with Nikkole Duitsman, FULL DAY
In this class, students will learn about the world of chemistry and how chemistry is applied out of the classroom. Class activities will include a biofuel challenge, soda bottle rockets, and plenty of lab time. Like the others, this interactive class will be full of games, fun, and no previous knowledge is required.
Week of August 7-12
MathCounts Boot Camp with Paul Hunt, AM ONLY
This course focuses on warm-ups and workouts, Mathcounts School Round and Chapter Round Competitions, and AMC 8 problems. The goal is to improve students’ ability to qualify for their respective school’s Mathcounts teams. Students will play Ultimate Frisbee or Poker during breaks, depending on weather.
Summer Winds Music Camp with Dante Hoge, FULL DAY
Summer Winds is open to all students entering grades 6-9 in the fall with at least one year of playing experience. Summer Winds is a music camp for winds, brass and percussion featuring daily ensemble and sectional playing. We will also have instrument specialists to provide individualized instruction for each student. Lastly, we will cover some basic instrument repair/maintenance tips to keep your horn clean and in great working order. Our week-long rehearsal culminates in a concert on Friday at 2pm in the Ashbrook theater. Need-based scholarships are available.
Week of August 14-18
Transportation Engineering with Nikkole Duitsman, FULL DAY
In this class, students will practice hands-on engineering by building and racing their own Air-Powered Dragster. Students will also have the opportunity to practice programming and flying a drone in order to accomplish specific tasks regardless of their programming experience. This interactive class will be full of games, fun, and no previous knowledge is required.