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    Summer Camp

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    by NoVA Playlabs

    Fairfax, VA

    Enjoy a well-rounded summer at NoVA PlayLabs and avoid the summer brain drain. Our Summer Camps offer a good mix of fun and academics, learning and chill time, and quiet activities and active play. We will spend time outside playing and eating snacks and lunch. Students will be grouped by grade level and rotate among different stations. We maintain a small 1:8 instructor/student ratio in order to give personalized attention to each student. For ages 5-14. Please pack two snacks, a lunch, and a water bottle (water refilling station is available). NO phones or tablets are allowed. Parents may call or text at any time (571-250-7719) to ask about their kids. 🤧 Our make-up policy for illness is very generous in order to encourage sick students to stay home 💲Fees are non refundable, but can be used towards another week, based on availability. 👶👶 Early Registration discount does not apply to the sibling discount. Final fee for the sibling is $325 and the discount will be refunded to you.

    In-person

    Ages 5-14 years

    $100

    Beginning Private Lessons: Piano or Voice

    by Music Moments with Mrs. Bonnie

    Buford, GA

    Learn proper technique, posture, music reading, and a variety of repertoire.

    In-person

    6+ years

    $1050

    School Skills Pre School

    99%

    by Gymboree Play & Music, Red Bank

    Red Bank, NJ

    Where they are: Children are ready to embark on a classroom experience without their adults by their side. They are ready to develop early literacy skills; collaborate and negotiate with their peers; and learn ways to communicate, cooperate and play together. What to expect in class: A playful twist on a traditional preschool/pre-k class. Children will develop the fundamental skills necessary for reading and writing as we explore letter recognition, phonics, sight words, spelling, and comprehension. They will build social skills during Gathering Time, while exploring the day’s fun and imaginative theme, and during Show and Share. Children will learn decision-making skills and build fine motor skills during our station play, and expand their creativity through art. The learning will extend to the home with printable “Literacy Kits”, with letter and theme-based worksheets. We will help prepare them for a lifetime love of school, classrooms, and learning. Benefits: Physical:As a play-based program, children will continue to develop their gross-motor skills through movement games, free play, and team-building activities. Cognitive: Build foundational literacy skills, nurture imagination and creativity, and practice problem-solving. Social: Build key social skills and self-confidence needed for kindergarten and beyond.

    In-person

    Ages 2-5 years

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    Leaders & Language Summer Camp (Half Day PM)

    by American English College

    Rowland Heights, CA

    Build confidence in English, leadership, and future-ready skills through interactive classes, hands-on projects, and fun summer experiences designed for middle and high school students. Success & Culture Lab – Monday-Thursday • PM • 1:30pm-4:30pm - Communication and leadership skills - Teamwork and presentations - Hands-on, creative projects (music, culture, business, etc.) - Real-world skills for school, college, and future

    In-person

    Ages 11-15 years

    $1836$45

    ULTIMATE SPEAK WEEK 3 JUNIORS- “Pitch And Product!”- Persuasive Pitching, Entrepreneurship, and Showcase!

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    by Highest Speak

    Reston, VA

    ** For Rising Grades 2-4! NO EXCEPTIONS! In this exciting capstone week, students become young innovators as they learn how to clearly and confidently create and pitch an idea to a live panel of key communication members! Students will: - Create their own product or idea (toy? Game? tool? Even pitch their book?) - Learn the fundamentals of PERSUASIVE PITCHING - Learning how to create and structure an ELEVATOR PITCH - Practice explaining ideas clearly, confidently, and engagingly - Learn how to ANSWER QUESTIONS from a panel and think on their feet - Work COLLABORATIVELY to strengthen presentation skills - Build CONFIDENCE presenting to new audiences 🎉 End-of-Week Event: “Pitch and Product” Showcase! Students will present their ideas to a friendly panel of key community members (teachers, business owners, and more), who will watch, encourage, and provide positive, age-appropriate feedback! This will truly be a fun and powerful confidence-building experience! 🧠 Daily Camp Structure (3 Hours) Part I (1–1.5 hours): Icebreaker activity Lesson of the day Practice through games or structured speaking assignments (small groups) Break (20 minutes) Please bring a snack and drink. Students remain indoors and use our break room or watch an age appropriate show/video/movie. Part II: Group discussion and reflection Continued lesson Additional practice through games or structured assignments Wrap-up and celebration of progress 🎁 Why Parents Love Ultimate Speak! - Tons of speaking practice — not just lectures - Supportive, FUN, and encouraging coaching - ONLY Professional Coaches and 2-4 coaches per class (max class 22 students) - Confidence that carries into school and life - Kids leave proud, energized, and excited to speak on a DAILY basis! ✨ Give your child the gift of confident communication this summer — while they have a blast! ** Camps are for beginners as well as our experienced students. We work from each student’s baseline to ensure value! Each Camp week is independent! You do NOT need the camps before to proceed to another week!

    In-person

    Ages 7-10 years

    $399

    Lil' Chefs | French Cafe – Week 5: Morning Camp

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    by Lil' Chef School

    Irvine, CA

    French Cafe - Week 5 SUMMER CAMP MENU Bienvenue! Lil' Chefs will experience classic French café cuisine by making homemade crepes, beignets, Chicken Cordon Bleu, elegant tarts, and freshly baked baguettes. A delicious introduction to French cooking and baking. (Note: The menu is subject to change based on ingredient availability.) ABOUT SUMMER CAMP: Whether your child likes to bake, create, roast, sauté, fry, or blend, we have a camp for all interests. Our camps are organized into 3 age groups, so all chefs team up with their peers. All chefs will get to taste everything that they cook. All recipes will be sent home for later preparation. A child may also pack up any uneaten tastings to share at home. This is a hands-on cooking camp. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Visit our FAQ page at https://lilchefschool.com/kids-cooking-summer-camp-faq.html Please view our full list of Summer Camps at https://lilchefschool.com/kids-cooking-summer-camp-schedule-registration.html PLEASE NOTE: **We are a nut-free school and can accommodate ONLY and ALL nut allergies. We cannot accommodate any other allergies and/or food restrictions. If children have gluten or dairy sensitivity, they can participate but cannot taste. ** If a class/camp is not filled, we will combine age groups as we see appropriate and assign a task(s) based on skill level. For our Tiny Chefs ages 4-6, we use time fillers because our little ones get tired of cooking for 3 hours, and/or it is difficult to keep their attention for this long period. So, our Chefs will play games, or let our Tiny Chefs color, or play other food-related games to finish our time. Unless you purchase a 30-minute Pre-Care pass, you may arrive NO MORE THAN 10 minutes early for check-in, and you MUST stay with your child until the start of camp. Also, unless you purchase an After-Care pass, any guardian who is late picking up their child will be charged $50 for every 10-minute increment upon completion of the camp – unless we are notified of the tardiness in advance. Refund Policy Please be advised that summer camp fees are non-refundable, and all sales are final. If advance notice is given, you may transfer it to a different week, if available. A $10 transfer fee will apply.

    In-person

    Ages 4-18 years

    $499

    Little Folkies SUMMER '26 Series (at Kiddie Academy, Hendersonville, TN)

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    by Little Folkies I Theresa Romack

    HENDERSONVLLE, TN

    Little Folkies is excited to offer classes at KIDDIE ACADEMY this Summer 💛 Season 2026! Little Folkies' folk music class that welcomes toddlers and preschoolers to come together every week to sing like one big family! There is never a dull moment in this class, with the teacher leading the students through fun and engaging finger play activities, hand movements, fun lap songs, call and response singing and hands-on jamming with shakers, wooden kids instruments, harmonicas, and more! The sweet, gentle and simple songs of the folk tradition have lyrics easy enough for children to sing along to and creating positive early musical memories for them. Here at Little Folkies we share the knowledge that music is at the core of every human being, and we believe that all children should experience genuine, heartfelt, acoustic music making which will increase their musical confidence and give them a healthy relationship to music right from the start.

    In-person

    Ages 2-6 years

    $185

    School Skills

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    by Gymboree Play & Music, Frisco

    Frisco, TX

    A playful twist on a traditional preschool/pre-k class. Children will develop the fundamental skills necessary for reading and writing as we explore letter recognition, phonics, sight words, spelling, and comprehension. They will build social skills during Gathering Time, while exploring the day’s fun and imaginative theme. Children will learn decision-making skills and build fine motor skills during our station play, and expand their creativity through art. We will help prepare them for a lifetime love of school, classrooms, and learning.

    In-person

    Ages 3-6 years

    $60

    Runners

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    by Gymboree Play & Music, Pearlridge

    Aiea, HI

    It's all about opposites! Loud and quiet, fast and slow, up and down! Contrasting "themes" means your child is learning better ways to communicate. Explore the different equipment pieces each week to build problem solving, navigating skills and confidence.

    In-person

    Ages 1-2 years

    $22

    Crawlers

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    by Gymboree Play & Music, Pearlridge

    Aiea, HI

    Explore your baby’s newfound mobility every week through teacherled activities on the equipment, play as a group and socialize with others!

    In-person

    6 months - 1 years

    $22

    Walkers

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    by Gymboree Play & Music, Pearlridge

    Aiea, HI

    Give your little one a safe space to practice their growing skills! Explore diverse physical movements like climbing, crawling and balancing to support healthy muscle and bone development, while also practicing social skills and memory building through sing-alongs and group play.

    In-person

    10 months - 1 years

    $22

    June 8-12 Weekly Camp (Grades K-8)

    by Stemtree of Riverstone

    Sugar Land, TX

    Week 2: June 8-12 Grades: K-8 Camps Available: Weekly, Half-Day Weekly, and Daily Extended Care Available School's out? Join us for our popular STEM Day camps! In a full-day camp, students rotate between four hands-on activities each day: robotics, coding, general science, and EE (electricity/electronics). In a half-day camp, campers will have hands-on activities in two subjects per half-day. Campers progress along their individualized learning plans for all four subject areas, so even if they attend camp for multiple weeks, they'll continue to have new builds, skills, and challenges, based on their progress! *Please send your camper with a water bottle, snack, and lunch!

    In-person

    Ages 5-14 years

    $99

    Little Doctor School Beginner Summer Camp

    by Little Medical School | Philly

    Philadelphia, PA

    Students will assume the role of a doctor and learn how the body and organs work, how to use medical instruments, and even tie knots like a real surgeon. Each student receives their own stethoscope that really works. Each child receives a diploma as a graduate of Little Medical School at the completion of the course. Day 1: What is in the Doctor’s Bag? 1. Name and define 3 instruments used by doctors 2. Perform parts of a doctor’s exam using the 3 instruments 3. Understand the purpose of each instrument Day 2: All about the Heart! 1. Explain heart facts and how it works 2. Identify the different parts of the heart and know what it looks like 3. Discuss how the stethoscope aids in hearing normal and abnormal heart sounds Day 3: All about the Lungs! 1. Understand how lungs work 2. Explain how lungs exchange air for oxygen and carbon dioxide 3. Discuss what lung function tests measure Day 4: Digesting Digestion 1. Name and explain the organs of digestion 2. Understand how the entire process of digestion works and explain it to others Day 5: Is there a Surgeon in the House? 1. Discuss the concept of “scrubbing” 2. Suture and tie surgical knots 3. Explain how a surgeon works as part of a team

    In-person

    Ages 6-12 years

    $300

    Small Group Training with Tarzan Futbol Academy (45min)(3 player minimum)

    by Tarzan Futbol Academy

    Pico Rivera, CA

    Here at Tarzan Futbol Academy, we are all about development. Our small-group training program is specifically designed towards improving on the "ball familiarity" aspect . That means the basic fundamentals of football are gradually increased and applied to all exercises and games involving the sport. We will work hard to showcase your child's unique skill set and abilities as they are brought to the surface. By developing confidence and game readiness, your future star will be able to jump onto a team more than prepared.

    In-person

    Ages 5-13 years

    $40

    Small Group Training with Tarzan Futbol Academy (45min)(3 player minimum)

    by Tarzan Futbol Academy

    Pico Rivera, CA

    Here at Tarzan Futbol Academy, we are all about development. Our small-group training program is specifically designed towards improving on the "ball familiarity" aspect . That means the basic fundamentals of football are gradually increased and applied to all exercises and games involving the sport. We will work hard to showcase your child's unique skill set and abilities as they are brought to the surface. By developing confidence and game readiness, your future star will be able to jump onto a team more than prepared.

    In-person

    Ages 5-13 years

    $40

    Sundial Summer Camps

    by Sundial Classical Farmstead

    East Lansing, MI

    Are you ready for a summer filled with adventure, learning, and fun? At Sundial Farmstead, we offer experiences on a real, working farm where children can explore, create, and grow! A Day at Camp: Each day begins with a gathering of singing and readings from a classic book, followed by rotations through farm activities, morning snack, hands-on agriculture or forestry lessons, and creative handicrafts. After lunch, campers will enjoy free play and relaxation before diving back into an afternoon rotation of activities - sports, nature study & science notation journals, and additional farming activities. We wrap up each day with group clean up time. This ensures that kids learn how to maintain a well-ordered environment and leave camp feeling satisfied with their accomplishments!

    In-person

    Ages 5-12 years

    $250

    Sundial Summer Camps

    by Sundial Classical Farmstead

    East Lansing, MI

    Are you ready for a summer filled with adventure, learning, and fun? At Sundial Farmstead, we offer experiences on a real, working farm where children can explore, create, and grow! A Day at Camp: Each day begins with a gathering of singing and readings from a classic book, followed by rotations through farm activities, morning snack, hands-on agriculture or forestry lessons, and creative handicrafts. After lunch, campers will enjoy free play and relaxation before diving back into an afternoon rotation of activities - sports, nature study & science notation journals, and additional farming activities. We wrap up each day with group clean up time. This ensures that kids learn how to maintain a well-ordered environment and leave camp feeling satisfied with their accomplishments!

    In-person

    Ages 5-12 years

    $250

    🎨Summer Art Camp | 'Pop Culture' Week July 20th - 24th 🖌️

    by Hammar's Art Studio & Cultural Center

    Dracut, MA

    Summer Art Camp: Pop Culture ! 9-12pm Full Week 💖 Summer Art Camp I July 20-24th 🎤 Pop Culture I Dracut, MA Lights, camera, creativity! 🎬✨ From music to movies and everything trending, this week is packed with bold, colorful, pop-inspired artwork that lets campers show off their unique style. 🎨🎶 🕘 9am–12pm | 💲 $49.99 | Dracut, MA 🍎 Snack Pack $4.99 optional Summer ART Camp Agenda: No prior experience is required! Camp drop-off starts at 8:50 am, and pick is at 12:00 pm. All Materials Included Ages 6-Teens Snack Pack Available for purchase $249.99 Snack Pack $24.99 (for all 5 days) 7/20th - 7/24th Monday July 20th : 11x14 Barbie 'B' Tuesday July 21st: Kpop Anime style characters- 3 girls 12x12 Wednesday July 22nd: Wicked- 11x14 Two good witches holding hands Thursday July 23rd: Taylor Swift guitar 16x20 Friday July 24th: Turntable Ceramics 🎟 Spots are limited—reserve your days today! If you have any issues signing up or wish to sign up for multiple days please do not hesitate to call us at 603-751-8008! #HammarsStudios #ArtCamp #SummerBreakCamp #CreativeKids #KidsArt

    In-person

    Ages 5-18 years

    $49

    🎨Summer Art Camp | 'Adventure is Out There' June 15-19th 🖌️

    by Hammar's Art Studio & Cultural Center

    Salem, NH

    Summer Art Camp: Adventure is Out There! 9-12pm Full Week 🏕️ ✨ Summer Art Camp: Adventure is Out There!🎒🌲 🎨 June 15–19th | Ages [6+] | Hammar's Studios Salem, NH 🏠 Get ready to explore a world of imagination! This week is all about adventure—think soaring skies, hidden lands, and creative journeys inspired by travel and discovery. Campers will create exciting artwork that feels like stepping into their own storybook adventure. 🕘 Drop-off: 9am | Pick-up: 12pm I Salem, NH 💲 $49.99 per camper | 🍎 Snack Pack: $4.99 optional Summer ART Camp Agenda: No prior experience is required! Camp drop-off starts at 8:50 am, and pick is at 12:00 pm. All Materials Included Ages 6-Teens Snack Pack Available for purchase $249.99 Snack Pack $24.99 (for all 5 days) 6/15th -6/19th Monday June 15th : A view of paris (cat) 11x14 Tuesday June 16th: Mountain Summit Sunset 16x20 Wednesday June 17th: Northern Lights Forest 16x20 Thursday June 18th: Castaway island message in a bottle 16x20 Friday June 19th: Lighthouse 16x20 🎟 Spots are limited—reserve your days today! If you have any issues signing up or wish to sign up for multiple days please do not hesitate to call us at 603-751-8008! #HammarsStudios #ArtCamp #SpringBreakCamp #CreativeKids #KidsArt

    In-person

    Ages 5-18 years

    $49

    🎨Summer Art Camp | 'On Island Time' Week July 13th - 17th 🖌️

    by Hammar's Art Studio & Cultural Center

    Salem, NH

    Summer Art Camp: On Island Time! 9-12pm Full Week 💖 Summer Art Camp I July 13-17th On Island Time I Salem, NH Everything is better with a best friend! 👯‍♀️✨ This week celebrates friendship with fun, colorful projects made for sharing and creating together. Bring your bestie or make a new one while creating unforgettable artwork! 🎨💫 🕘 9am–12pm | 💲 $49.99 | Salem, NH 🍎 Snack Pack $4.99 optional Summer ART Camp Agenda: No prior experience is required! Camp drop-off starts at 8:50 am, and pick is at 12:00 pm. All Materials Included Ages 6-Teens Snack Pack Available for purchase $249.99 Snack Pack $24.99 (for all 5 days) 7/13th - 7/17th Monday July 13th : Dolphin island 16x20 , Hot Pink paints Tuesday July 14th: Turtle Beach 16x20, Hot Pink paints Wednesday July 15th: Dolphin Ceramics Thursday July 16th: 16x20 Hot pink Sunset Friday July 17th: 11x14 Manatee grove 🎟 Spots are limited—reserve your days today! If you have any issues signing up or wish to sign up for multiple days please do not hesitate to call us at 603-751-8008! #HammarsStudios #ArtCamp #SummerBreakCamp #CreativeKids #KidsArt

    In-person

    Ages 5-18 years

    $49

    Light & Sound Workshop

    by Leapstart Afterschool

    Cupertino, CA

    Light & Sound Explorers S.T.E.A.M Camp Step into a world of waves, color, and sound at Light & Sound Explorers S.T.E.A.M Camp. Designed for curious minds ages 4.5–11, this hands-on camp blends physics, creativity, and playful engineering through age-appropriate experiments and builds that make invisible ideas visible—and audible.

    In-person

    Ages 4-11 years

    $595

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