SUMMER 2023 COURSES:

Course Descriptions

Animalistic Adventures

Ever want to fly like a bird or swim like a fish? In Animalistic Adventures, we will explore animals’ habitats, discover their diets, and observe their behaviors. Using their imaginations and their bodies, students truly dive into the world of animals. We will explore nature and learn about the wilderness and camping. We will take a field trip to the zoo, explore habitats near our school, and create beautiful works of art. There will be lots of emergent literacy, math, and science activities to help us in our adventures!

Junior Astronauts

Our junior astronauts will explore the planets that make up our solar system, the stars of our galaxy, and everything beyond through art, fun, and play! We will go on an amazing field trip to the Adler Planetarium and truly become space adventurers. This hands-on learning experience is sure to nurture the next generation of astrophysicists.

Junior Iron Chef

Students will learn basic cooking and baking skills and techniques, share favorite recipes, have opportunities to teach their peers, create a group cookbook, read stories, and practice mindful movement, while spending time with new and old friends.

Lego Robotics

Students will use LEGOs to build models with motors and sensors. They will then work to program their models and explore various “big idea” questions relating to mathematics, science, technology, engineering, and literacy. By working in pairs, students will also focus on improving and developing essential skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. Most importantly they will have a lot of fun!

Little Architects

Ever wondered how buildings are made? Or how builders know when to use which materials? This innovative design thinking course gives students an opportunity to understand the art of architecture through fun hands-on building projects! They develop a new awareness and appreciation of their surroundings by unfolding their own visions from imagination to reality.

Little Chefs and Manners

Experience hands-on cooking and baking activities! We will develop social and life skills by working together to create sweet and savory treats! Each day will focus on a different theme, as little chefs learn the basic foundations of baking while working as part of a team. The course doubles as a manners and etiquette class, as we practice those skills. If your child has not yet learned to set a proper table, leave it to us to teach them. Let them impress you and your friends as they place a napkin on their lap and acquire a foundation of etiquette.

Mo Willems Author Study: Elephant & Piggie

Join Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig to go on many adventures (some might include popsicles!), and to sharpen your reading and writing skills in the process, in an amazingly playful and fun way! Inspired by Mo Willems’ beloved series of 25 books, this course offers students a chance to enter an exciting world of make-believe where language lessons are built around friendship and collaboration. We will laugh, sing, and create, as well as have loads of fun playing outside.

Spanish Immersion

Students will be immersed in Spanish language and cultures through art, books, music, and more! This fun, hands-on experience is perfect for children’s language learning and development. (Please note: prior knowledge of Spanish is not required!)

Science & Art Exploration

A little science, a little art, and a whole lot of fun! This class will encourage children to explore a wide range of materials that blend both science and art. Activities include exploding art, fizzy colors, sunography, magnet painting, pendulum painting, and so much more!

STEM Studio

Join us on a STEM adventure this summer! This course empowers students to put the design process in motion. Through a range of innovative experiments, they kick their critical thinking and problem-solving skills into high gear! Activities include apple Jenga, mystery STEM, index card towers, recycled robots, paper plate marble mazes, and so much more!