Please Note: We will make EVERY effort to honor the themes listed below this summer; however, if we have learned anything this year, it is that flexibility is the key to success! Should a theme become difficult to execute well due to Covid-19 safety restrictions or unforeseen staffing changes, we reserve the right to alter the themes below in order to create the best-quality (and most fun) program for your child.

Week 1: Play with Your Food (FULL - Waiting List Only)

June 7 - 11

Carena Johnson

There are so many exciting things to learn about food! Explore the colors, smells, tastes, and textures of our body’s fuel. What foods do you like or dislike? What would be a healthy choice? What are ways we can use food other than eating? Let’s dig in!

Week 2: Water Week (FULL - Waiting List Only)

June 14 - 18

Carena Johnson

Let’s put water to the test! Come explore water and all of its capabilities while we play. Observe floating vs sinking, melting vs freezing, water cycles, water speed and movement on an incline, and much more! Bring swimsuits, towels, and water shoes, as we will go outside (weather permitting) for some of our water exploration. 

Week 3: Storybook Adventure (FULL - Waiting List Only)

June 21 - 25

Christina Gilliam

Once upon a time… There were children who read stories and acted out their adventures. They had an amazing time in the land of make-believe, bringing books to life through play and art. And they lived happily ever after!
 

Week 4: Little Scientists (FULL - Waiting List Only)

June 28 - July 2

Christina Gilliam

Get hands-on with mesmerizing science experiments! What do YOU think will happen when we try something new? Let’s watch and see. Were you right? Let’s try again to learn why. You never know what will happen in the exciting world of science experiments! 

Week 5: Mini Bots

July 6 - 9

Melissa Barber

Silicon Valley, here we come! Learn some basic coding for preschoolers through games both on and off the screen. Experience the world of sequencing and cause-and-effect by programming Bee Bots and Dash & Dots robots. Create your own robot, and see how far your imagination can take it!

*Summer Academy is closed on Monday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

Week 6: Arty Party (FULL - Waiting List Only)

July 12 - 16

Alice Galbreath

This is the week for budding artists! Preschoolers can ignite their inner creativity through exploration of skills and techniques introduced throughout the week in mini art lessons. Paint, draw, sculpt, and bring your creativity to life to get in touch with your inner artist!
 

Week 7: STEM Lab (FULL - Waiting List Only)

July 19 - 23

Alice Galbreath 

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math - where will all of these wonderful things take us this week? Come prepared to explore the exciting world of STEM by experimenting, building, creating, and getting into lots of hands-on projects with LEGO bricks!

Week 8: Nature Camp (FULL - Waiting List Only)

July 26 - 30

Melissa Barber

Let’s explore the great outdoors! Nature has so many amazing things to see and talk about. What natural wonders will we find on our adventures? Leaves? Birds? Bugs? Animal tracks? Pack your hats, boots, binoculars, and magnifying glasses for this fun week!