2023 CLASSES
Pricing information for our classes can be found on our pricing page.- Session 1 (June 5-9)
- Session 2 (June 12-16)
- Session 4 (June 26-30)
- Session 5 (July 10-14)
- Session 6 (July 17-21)
Session 1 (June 5-9)
Classes offered during this session can be found by selecting the link for the age groups listed below.
A single class is usually 1.5 hours long, however, some topics combine two 1.5 hour classes for a total of 3 hours.
K - 4th Graders | Classes
Come explore the world of herbs! We will take plant walks around the campus and along Shoal Creek to learn how to identify and use local medicinal plants. Games and art activities will cover additional aspects of working with herbs and important topics such as environmental stewardship. We will also be making a variety of herbal preparations such as teas and salves which campers can enjoy during camp or take home.
Class 1 (9 - 10:30a) or Class 2 (10:30 - 12p) - 1.5 hour classWant to bring an idea to life? Discover how easy and fun it can be to harness your creativity and express it through a computer! Inspiration is all around and inside us. Each young artist will learn about seeking inspiration, brainstorming, how to draw from and to manipulate what already exists. Some people say art is in the eye of the beholder. We think you’re a beholder!
Class 3 (1-2:30p) AND Class 4 (2:30-4p) - 3 hour classThe Force is strong with you! Come and learn the ways of the Jedi, or the Sith. The journey is in front of you, it is up to you, the path you choose. Padawans enrolled in Jedi Training camp will learn a wide range of skills. From guided meditation and yoga, to lightsaber training. Students will learn about the ways of the Jedi and the Sith. They will be presented with puzzles to challenge their Jedi mind skills and dabble in martial arts for self defense. Throughout the session our students will be fine tuning both their skills of the mind as well as the body.
Class 3 (1-2:30p) AND Class 4 (2:30 - 4p) - 3 hoursWe all like to look good and help our favorite clothes live a long life! In this class, we will learn the very basics of sewing – terminology, tools and how to use them, a variety of hand stitches, how to attach closures, and introduction to sewing machines. Having the skills to make repairs or alterations for ourselves and others makes us more efficient, produces less waste, and reduces our carbon footprint. Sewing is also a marketable skill that will never become obsolete. Participants will come away with a working knowledge of hand stitching and some beginner tools.
Class 1 (9-10:30a) & Class 2 (10:30-12p) - 3 hoursLearn how to make edible geode candy, test out our sense of smell with a citrus acid experiment, create electric cornstarch and more! We love learning and playing with simple kitchen science experiments. Why? Because everything you need is already in your kitchen cupboards. There are so many cool science experiments to do at home with household items. These fun food experiments are sure to develop a love for science..
Class 1 (9-10:30a) or Class 2 (10:30a-12p) - 1.5 hour classSession 2 (June 12-16)
Classes offered during this session can be found by selecting the link for the age groups listed below.
A single class is usually 1.5 hours long, however, some topics combine two 1.5 hour classes for a total of 3 hours.
K - 4th Graders | Classes
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE! A class for little animal lovers! Together, we will learn to think like zoologists as we study the different animal kingdoms and how they are classified. We will also play animal themed games, and create amazing animal art. It’s going to get wild!
Class 1 (9 - 10:30a) or Class 2 (10:30 - 12p) - 1.5 hour classWant to bring an idea to life? Discover how easy and fun it can be to harness your creativity and express it through a computer! Inspiration is all around and inside us. Each young artist will learn about seeking inspiration, brainstorming, how to draw from and to manipulate what already exists. Some people say art is in the eye of the beholder. We think you’re a beholder!
Class 1 (9 - 10:30a) or Class 2 (10:30 - 12p) - 1.5 hour class5th - 8th Graders | Classes
Just imagine... you can rebuild the world. This class is like entering into a miniurature lego land where your child gets the hands-on experience of building and learning with LEGOs. Campers are challenged through creative play in a fun, relaxed and stimulating environment. Kids hone their fine motor, counting, and problem solving skills as well as promote interests in science and engineering. Let's build together, what will you make?
Class 3 (1-2:30p) AND Class 4 (2:30 - 4p) - 3 hoursAmerican society is highly – and increasingly – diverse in its population, culture, interests, and perspectives. At the same time, however, the US has centered its governing system around the idea of representative republicanism. What does it mean to be an active political and social member of a society based on a set of ideals and values? How does one constructively disagree and debate but gain understanding of one’s philosophical opponents? How do we practically and realistically create and maintain e pluribus unum (“Out of many, one”)? This course seeks to challenge students to expand their thinking regarding their fellow Americans and develop their tools to actively, positively, and constructively engage in our presently divided culture.
Class 1 (9-10:30a) & Class 2 (10:30a-12p) OR Class 3 (1-2:30p) & Class 4 (2:30-4p) - 3 hoursSession 4 (June 26-30)
Classes offered during this session can be found by selecting the link for the age groups listed below.
A single class is usually 1.5 hours long, however, some topics combine two 1.5 hour classes for a total of 3 hours.
K - 4th Graders | Classes
We will build a series of hand cranked models in order to better understand how our design geometry impacts how the models move and behave. Students will use wire bending tools and power tools under direct supervision. This class will have loud noises associated with it. This course is a blend of shop class and art.
Class 4 (2:30-4p) - 1.5 hour classWant to bring an idea to life? Discover how easy and fun it can be to harness your creativity and express it through a computer! Inspiration is all around and inside us. Each young artist will learn about seeking inspiration, brainstorming, how to draw from and to manipulate what already exists. Some people say art is in the eye of the beholder. We think you’re a beholder!
Class 1 (9 - 10:30a) & Class 2 (10:30 - 12p) - 3 hour classJoin the fun, fast-paced and adrenaline-pumping ball games which incorporates agility, strength, endurance, skill, teamwork and strategy. It's a friendly environment for all players, regardless of experience or skill level in dodgeball, soccer, mini golf and more. We'll get our heart rates up running from balls and getting bounced off walls, but don't worry - you won't have to bend over backwards – unless you want to.
Class 3 (1 - 2:30p) - 1.5 hour class5th - 8th Graders | Classes
The Force is strong with you! Come and learn the ways of the Jedi, or the Sith. The journey is in front of you, it is up to you, the path you choose. Padawans enrolled in Jedi Training camp will learn a wide range of skills. From guided meditation and yoga, to lightsaber training. Students will learn about the ways of the Jedi and the Sith. They will be presented with puzzles to challenge their Jedi mind skills and dabble in martial arts for self defense. Throughout the session our students will be fine tuning both their skills of the mind as well as the body.
Class 3 (1-2:30p) AND Class 4 (2:30 - 4p) - 3 hoursDid you know that if a 120-pound girl jumps up to kick a 200-pound guy in the chest, she would fly backwards no matter how strong she is? This can be explained by Newton's Third Law of Motion: for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Since momentum is conserved and calculated by mass times velocity, it means she won't have that superhero landing that's always depicted in movies. Join a TED-Talk speaker who has published 8 children's science books on this tour of "reality check." We will watch blockbuster movies and dissect all the scientific mistakes in them.
Class 1 (9 - 10:30a) or Class 2 (10:30 - 12p) - 1.5 hour classSession 5 (July 10-14)
Classes offered during this session can be found by selecting the link for the age groups listed below.
A single class is usually 1.5 hours long, however, some topics combine two 1.5 hour classes for a total of 3 hours.
K - 4th Graders | Classes
This is a class for map lovers! We will be starting off with map basics, including common elements of maps and maps throughout time. We will be analyzing real world maps and of course creating our own! Students will put their map skills into practice designing their own continent. It’s going to be a world of fun!
Class 1 (9 - 10:30a) or Class 2 (10:30 - 12p) - 1.5 hour classWe will build a series of hand cranked models in order to better understand how our design geometry impacts how the models move and behave. Students will use wire bending tools and power tools under direct supervision. This class will have loud noises associated with it. This course is a blend of shop class and art.
Class 4 (2:30-4p) - 1.5 hour classWant to bring an idea to life? Discover how easy and fun it can be to harness your creativity and express it through a computer! Inspiration is all around and inside us. Each young artist will learn about seeking inspiration, brainstorming, how to draw from and to manipulate what already exists. Some people say art is in the eye of the beholder. We think you’re a beholder!
Class 1 (9 - 10:30a) or Class 2 (10:30 - 12p) - 1.5 hour classOur bodies are amazing machines that few of us know much about! This summer camp will explore the incredible functions our bodies perform everyday. We’ll learn about anatomy, nutrition, metabolism and more. Together, we’ll learn how to take care of ourselves by eating healthy, staying active and making smart choices.
Class 3 (1 - 2:30p) - 1.5 hour class5th - 8th Graders | Classes
The Stakes are HIGH! Learn the basics of blackjack and Texas Hold'em from a professional poker dealer and math teacher in this fun and hands-on math class. We'll be playing with casino-grade chips, practicing math fluency and probability, and taking turns being the dealer. After class you'll leave knowing the basics of poker so that you can start playing, and most importantly: have fun!
Class 3 (1-2:30p) or Class 4 (2:30-4p) - 1.5 hour classDid you know that if you were invisible from inside out, it would also mean you are blind? You can see an apple because light is reflecting off of the apple into your eyes to process into an image. If you were invisible, that means light is shining through you and hitting whatever is behind you, but that means the light is not being "caught" by your eyes to interpret into an image, so you'd be blind. Also, if you could shrink to the size of an ant, did you know that the conservation of mass means you'd still be whatever weight you were before you shrunk? That means every step you take onto soft surfaces such as wood would leave a permanent footprint because your feet are now the size of pinheads! Join a TED-Talk speaker who has published 8 children's science books on this tour of "reality check." We will watch Marvel, DC, and Sony superhero movies and discuss the science behind each super power as well as what the movies got right/wrong in action scenes.
Class 1 (9 - 10:30a) or Class 2 (10:30 - 12p) - 1.5 hour classSession 6 (July 17-21)
Classes offered during this session can be found by selecting the link for the age groups listed below.
A single class is usually 1.5 hours long, however, some topics combine two 1.5 hour classes for a total of 3 hours.
K - 4th Graders | Classes
Come explore the world of herbs! We will take plant walks around the campus and along Shoal Creek to learn how to identify and use local medicinal plants. Games and art activities will cover additional aspects of working with herbs and important topics such as environmental stewardship. We will also be making a variety of herbal preparations which students can enjoy during camp or take home, along with recipes and instructions. Each session will include a tea blend or other beverage, an herbal infused vinegar or glycerite, a ferment with culinary herbs, a healing salve, and a body care preparation such as a facial scrub or bath bombs. We will use different herbs and recipes each session so that campers will have variety should they wish to attend multiple sessions. Campers will leave with several herbal preparations, knowledge about how to work with herbs, and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the plants around them.
Class 1 (9 - 10:30a) & Class 2 (10:30 - 12p) - 3 hour classIt’s a time for fresh air and new adventures! This class allows students to have fun while learning different sports. Our camp coach will take kids to Ramsey Park, where they will learn teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Class 3 (1-2:30p) - 1.5 hour classBecome a Paleontologist and take a trip back in time, to visit our prehestoric predecessors as we learn about dinosaurs, flying and marine reptiles, and all other sorts of Mesozoic marvels of nature! Including fun and engaging lessons, dinosaur-themed games, and select viewings of amazing documentaries (Prehistoric Planet and Walking With Dinosaurs), Prehistoric Pals is sure to get you excited about our world that was once ruled by the dinosaurs!
Class 4 (2:30-4p) - 1.5 hour class5th - 8th Graders | Classes
Want to fling fireballs and fell mind flayers? Will you play an elegant elf or a hulking half-orc? If you like fantasy adventure, you'll love playing D&D! We'll create characters on Monday, then spend the week taking them on an epic adventure through Exandria, land of enchanted forests, pirate-filled coasts, battle-scarred wastelands, and more. Never played? No problem! I'll go over the basics before we start, and you'll be surprised how quickly you pick up the rest. Role Playing games combine the fun of improv acting with rich worldbuilding and the luck of the dice. Heed the call to adventure! * Though your guide is typically called a "Dungeon Master," I prefer to think of myself as a master of dragons. Dragons are awesome!
Class 1 (9 - 10:30a) AND Class 2 (10:30 - 12p) - 3 hours