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PRD Camps Camp Everything .................. 16–17 PRD Camps .......................18–19 Summer Schoolmates
Discovery Camp
ages 4–6 r$345 N$375 Ready, Set, Explore! This summer join Discovery Camp where adventure and imagination meet. Spend each day engaging in fun games, keepsake crafts, silly songs, creek walks and discovering the wonders of play. Get ready to have fun, meet new friends, and create wonderful summer memories.
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm Week 5 r$276 N$306
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri Aug 1–Aug 5 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: PRD Staff Location: PRD Lawn Min: 12; Max: 16 *No camp on July 4
Outdoor Explorers
grades 2–5 r$345 N$375 This camp is for children looking for adventure and fun on the go! Children will look for clues daily that lead them to nature based activities, scavenger hunts, mini local excursions, and awesome learning adventures. Get back to what makes a day in the sun amid the trees so much fun. Epic outdoor exploration starts here!
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm Week 5 r$276 N$306
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Julia, Giardino, PRD Staff Location: Community Hall Patio Min: 12; Max: 24 *No camp on July 4
Counselor in Training (CIT)
grades 7–10 r$450 N$480 #PRD-CIT is a 2-week program that gives 7th-10th graders the hands-on experience and skill they’ll use to become great leaders and role models in their community. CITs will spend their mornings working with, and learning from, PRD staff in Summer Camps and in the afternoon they’ll hone their skills being trained in a variety of areas including safety and supervision, basic first-aid, resume writing interview preparation and more. Week 3 & Week 4
Mon–Fri June 20–July 1 (10×) 10:00am–3:00pm
Week 7 & Week 8
Mon–Fri July 18–July 29 (10×) 10:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Sarah Normart, PRD Staff Location: Beach Schoolmates Building Min: 6; Max: 12
Camp 1973
ages 6–10 r$345 N$375 Camp 1973 is the Summer camp where the fun of summers past meet the present. Campers will be able to participate in back-to-basics activities like tie-dye, lanyard making, friendship bracelets, hiking, and games. If you’re hankering for a little simple fun this summer come join us...you won’t regret it! Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm Week 5 r$276 N$306
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: David Hopkins, PRD Staff Location: Wildwood Schoolmates Building Min: 12; Max: 24 *No camp on July 4
Summer Schoolmates
grades k–5 r$288 N$318 Join your favorite Schoolmates friends and staff this Summer. Offered in conjunction with PUSD summer school, Summer Schoolmates program is designed to complement your child’s morning summer school with the outdoor afternoon fun and games you’ve come to expect at Schoolmates. Afternoons will be spent playing group games and sports, making fun crafts and projects, and so much more. Registration spaces are limited. Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 12:00–5:00pm
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 12:00–5:00pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 20–June 24 (5×) 12:00–5:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 27–July 1 (5×) 12:00–5:00pm Instructor: Schoolmates Staff Location: Beach Schoolmates Building Min: 10; Max: 40
Photo: Julie Reichle
Creative Arts
Fantastic Fairies
ages 5–8 r$360 N$390 Do you love fairies? If so, you’ll love this camp! Each day we’ll make something wonderful to take home: a fairy garden, a fairy home, a fairy wand, a fairy doll and much more. We’ll share lots of fairy stories to learn all about what fairies do and how they live. Material Fee: $60 Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Giena Vogel Location: Beach Classroom Min: 10; Max: 24
Art & Action
ages 5–7 r$542 N$572 Join our dynamic small group summer camp to exercise your creativity and get active. Each day campers will take on cool art projects and challenging, fun activities.
Three days a week will be dedicated to clay projects and Kung Fu. Kung Fu will start with a brief meditation and move into warm up games and non-competitive mixed martial arts practice. The Kung Fu section will end with breaking a board with a punch or kick (optional). The other two days will have changing art themes (mosaics, exploding chalk, marbleized rocks, slime, light jars, etc.) and organized active games. There will also be free time each day, walk on stilts, balance on a slack line, read, make giant bubbles, play board games, play on the climbing structure or draw. Two special snacks will be provided each week. Material Fee $40 Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 18–July 22 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 25–July 29 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Catrina Marchetti Location: PRD Patio Min: 5; Max: 10
Aloha Adventures
ages 5–8 r$360 N$390 Say ALOHA to summer! This camp will be filled with the positive and welcoming vibes from Hawaiian traditions. We will explore Hawaiian culture through art, language, lei making and hula. Material Fee: $60 Week 6
Mon–Fri July 11–July 15 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Mrs. Thomas Location: Beach Classroom Min: 10; Max: 18
Creation Station
ages 5–8 r$360 N$390 Let’s build, experiment and get busy with science and engineering! In this camp we’ll make bottle rockets, solar ovens, coloring robots, kaleidoscopes and much more. Material Fee: $60 Week 2
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: Giena Vogel Location: Beach Classroom Min: 10; Max: 24
Slime and Stories
ages 5–8 r$360 N$390 Come and make squishy, gooey slime! Each day, we’ll make a new kind of slime to take home. After that we’ll share wonderful stories and create art projects to go with them. Each day for two weeks we will make a different kind of slime and different book projects, so feel free to sign-up for multiple weeks! Material Fee: $60 Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: Giena Vogel Location: Beach Classroom Min: 10; Max: 24
Artist Workshop
ages 5–8 r$360 N$390 Let’s get inspired by the lives and artwork of famous artists. We’ll paint, draw and sculpt together. Come and create your own masterpieces! Material Fee: $60 Week 2
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Giena Vogel Location: Beach Classroom Min: 8; Max: 24
Famous Artists
ages 6–9 r$360 N$390 Campers will travel around the world and meet various famous artists. Each day students will learn about the life and work of a world famous artist. Students will then create their own masterpiece inspired by that day’s artist. Material Fee: $60 Week 7
Mon–Fri July 18–July 22 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Mrs. Thomas Location: Beach Classroom Min: 10; Max: 20
Art Around The World
ages 7–10 r$476 N$506 Art can take you anywhere! In this class, students have the opportunity to try different mediums (paint, collage) as they visit the polar bears of Alaska, the majestic waterfalls of Yosemite National Park, the spectacular African Savannah, the Rainforests of Brazil, the sandy beaches of Central America and who knows where else! Oh, the places this class will go! Material Fee: $38 Week 4
Mon–Fri June 27–July 1 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Dragonfly Designs, LLC Location: PRD Patio Min: 8; Max: 15
Puppetry Camp
ages 5–9 This program introduces students to the magical world of puppetry through hands-on craft projects, exploration, and performance workshops. Each day, students will make puppet crafts and explore different styles of puppetry through use of puppets and various media. On the final day, students will present a variety show using the puppets they’ve made throughout the program. A great time is guaranteed for all!
Week 5 r$165 N$190
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 5 r$165 N$190
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 1:00–4:00pm Week 9 r$205 N$235
Mon–Fri Aug 1–Aug 5 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm
Week 9 r$205 N$235
Mon–Fri Aug 1–Aug 5 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: Fool Moon Theater Arts Location: Beach Multi-Purpose Room Min: 4; Max: 12 *No camp on July 4
Craft n’ Creations
grades k–2 r$325 N$355 Interested in using your imagination to create a fun arts and craft project out of it? From paper bag monsters, dragon paper rolls, dream catcher plates or an under the sea salt painting, your creations will sore as your imagination has no limit in this class. This camp is perfect for students that will be attending Summer School. This camp is perfect for students that will be attending Summer School. We will gather after school ends to eat lunch outside before we begin to craft! Summer school registration not required. Material Fee: $50 Week 4
Mon–Fri June 27–July 1 (5×) 12:00–2:30pm Instructor: Kristen Huey Location: Beach Classroom Min: 8; Max: 10
Art Skills: Architecture, Anime & Cartooning
ages 6–9 r$489 N$519 This class teaches technical drawing skills in the popular techniques of anime/manga. Young artists will develop and build on their drawing abilities to create rich anime artwork. Students do 2D and 3D forms of buildings and structures, introduction to perspective drawing as well as combine emotion and context to create silly and hilarious stories. Participants will finish the session with a beautiful art portfolio. Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: KidzToPros Location: Havens Schoolmates Building Min: 8; Max: 24
Intro to Comics
ages 8–10 r$360 N$390 Do you enjoy drawing and comics? Well, this is the class for you! In this class, students will be taught character creation and the basics of making a comic such as how to structure a comic page, various drawing techniques, character creation and much more in Intro to Comics course. Students will be given artistry materials used in the industry to learn and be creative. Material Fee $35 Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 1:00–3:00pm Instructor: Katia Bernstein Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 5; Max: 8
Beginning Photography
grades 7–12 r$225 N$255 An introductory class that will cover the basics of photography, as well as an introduction to color theory, story telling, and finding one’s own style. We will go over lighting and composition, basic Lightroom editing techniques, and how to use a DSLR camera. There will be two days where we will be shooting at a TBD location within 10 miles of Piedmont where students can practice their techniques and receive feedback. We discuss influential photographers work and how to find other inspiration in order to express ourselves through this fun medium. Week 2
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 1:30–4:30pm Instructor: Sasha Przybyla Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 4; Max: 8
Jewelry/Beading Extravaganza!
ages 7–10 In this beginner beading class, get to know the tools of the trade, and all the techniques you need to know to start creating unique, dazzling beaded jewelry from scratch. Once you learn the basics, we’ll have fun creating necklaces, bracelets, anklets and more! Material Fee: $20 (Half-day), $38 (Full-day) Week 2 r$240 N$270
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm Week 9 r$476 N$506
Mon–Fri Aug 1–Aug 5 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Dragonfly Designs, LLC Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing (Week 2), PRD Patio (Week 9) Min: 8; Max: 15
Creativity Camp
ages 7–13 r$350 N$380 Students will be inspired by renowned fine artists (Kahlo, Hockney), illustrators (Maurice Sendak, Mary Blair), cartoonists (Charles Schulz), and architects (Frank Gehry) and designers (Eames) and more to create mixed media pieces. We will create handmade sketchbooks, pop-up paper rooms, tote bags, handmade toys, paintings, and mixed media artworks. Material Fee $25 Week 6
Mon–Fri July 11–July 15 (5×) 10:00am–12:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 18–July 22 (5×) 1:00pm–3:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri Aug 1–Aug 5 (5×) 1:00pm–3:00pm Instructor: Cara Goldstein Art Classes Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 4; Max: 22
Comics Camp
ages 7–13 r$350 N$380 Students will create their own characters and storylines. The end of the week they will have the start to a mini comic book created. Class will cover character expression, body movement, backgrounds in perspective, color and story structure. Each student will receive a workbook that will help outline how to make a graphic novel and professional grade ink pens. Material Fee $25 Week 7
Mon–Fri July 18–July 22 (5×) 10:00am–12:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri Aug 1–Aug 5 (5×) 10:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Cara Goldstein Art Classes Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 4; Max: 22
Art & Clay: Pinch, Coil & Slab!
ages 8–12 r$240 N$270 You may be thinking, ‘ouch!’ Don’t worry, these are techniques on clay, not your arm! You’ll learn how to make striking pinch, coil, and slab pots with a very special tool—your own hands! Material Fee: $20 Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Dragonfly Designs, LLC Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 8; Max: 15
Art & Clay: Pinch, Coil & Slab!
ages 11–13 r$381 N$411 You may be thinking, ‘ouch!’ Don’t worry, these are techniques on clay, not your arm! You’ll learn how to make striking pinch, coil, and slab pots with a very special tool—your own hands! Material Fee: $30 Week 5 (No camp july 4th)
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Dragonfly Designs, LLC Location: PRD Patio Min: 8; Max: 15 *No camp July 4
Portfolio Camp
ages 8–17 r$350 N$380 Students will learn how to draw and paint from life. We will cover landscape, still life, portraiture, and clothed figure drawing. The materials we will cover are pencil, colored pencil, and watercolor. One class will be with a live professional model. The instructor has taught at Ruth Asawa School of the Arts High School. Material Fee $25 Week 8
Mon–Fri July 25–July 29 (5×) 10:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Cara Goldstein Art Classes Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 4; Max: 22
Art & Action
ages 8–12 r$552 N$582 Join our dynamic small group summer camp to exercise your creativity and get active. Each day campers will take on cool art projects and challenging, fun activities.
Three days a week will be dedicated to clay projects and Kung Fu. Kung Fu will start with a brief meditation and move into warm up games and non-competitive mixed martial arts practice. The Kung Fu section will end with breaking a board with a punch or kick (optional). The other two days will have changing art themes (mosaics, exploding chalk, marbleized rocks, slime, light jars, etc.) and organized active games. There will also be free time each day, walk on stilts, balance on a slack line, read, make giant bubbles, play board games, play on the climbing structure or draw. Two special snacks will be provided each week. Material Fee $45 Week 2
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 20–June 24 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 11–July 15 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: Catrina Marchetti Location: PRD Patio Min: 5; Max: 10
Kids Carpentry
Kids Carpentry
ages 6–9 r$304 N$334 Kids Carpentry teaches children the safe use of hand tools in a fun environment. Kids build their own wooden projects from scratch, gaining experience in physical engineering, problem solving, fine motor skills, and patience. The lessons, projects, and tools evolve with each student’s individual pace. We build from a variety of project examples such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, spinning tops, airplanes, shelves, boxes, games and much more. Material Fee $34 (Week 5: $24) Week 2
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 20–June 24 (5×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 27–July 1 (5×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 5 r$244 N$274
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 6
Mon–Fri July 11–July 15 (5×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 18–July 22 (5×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 25–July 29 (5×) 9:30am–12:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri Aug 1–Aug 5 (5×) 9:30am–12:00pm Instructor: Kids Carpentry Location: PMS Woodshop Min: 5; Max: 9 *No camp on July 4
Kids Carpentry
ages 8–11 r$304 N$334 Kids Carpentry teaches children the safe use of hand tools in a fun environment. Kids build their own wooden projects from scratch, gaining experience in physical engineering, problem solving, fine motor skills, and patience. The lessons, projects, and tools evolve with each student’s individual pace. We build from a variety of project examples such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, spinning tops, airplanes, shelves, boxes, games and much more. Material Fee: $34 (Week 5: $24) Week 2
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 12:30–3:00pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 20–June 24 (5×) 12:30–3:00pm
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 27–July 1 (5×) 12:30–3:00pm
Week 5 r$244 N$274
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 12:30–3:00pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 25–July 29 (5×) 12:30–3:00pm
Week 9
Mon–Fri Aug 1–Aug 5 (5×) 12:30–3:00pm Instructor: Kids Carpentry Location: PMS Woodshop Min: 5; Max: 9 *No camp on July 4
Kids Carpentry for Girls
ages 7–11 r$304 N$334 Kids Carpentry teaches children the safe use of hand tools in a fun environment. Kids build their own wooden projects from scratch, gaining experience in physical engineering, problem solving, fine motor skills, and patience. The lessons, projects, and tools evolve with each student’s individual pace. We build from a variety of project examples such as boats, trucks, bird feeders, doll furniture, spinning tops, airplanes, shelves, boxes, games and much more. Material Fee $34 Week 6
Mon–Fri July 11–July 15 (5×) 12:30–3:00pm
Week 7
Mon–Fri July 18–July 22 (5×) 12:30–3:00pm Instructor: Kids Carpentry Location: PMS Woodshop Min: 5; Max: 9
Photo: Julie Reichle
Music & Drama
Let’s Go to the Beach!
ages 0–5 r$45 N$55 Join us this summer as we transform Piedmont Park into the captivating ocean! We’ll explore all the sights and sounds of the beach and the friendly ocean creatures in each three week session. Class participants will learn finger-plays, bounces, engaging songs, movement activities, and more! Puppet play will enhance the joyous experience, and you’ll find yourself singing the catchy tunes that you’ll learn in this class. The summer program is divided into three 3-week sessions. Parents can download the ”Songs of the Sea” CD from Lynn Kleiner’s Music Rhapsody website for $10.
Thurs June 9–June 23 (3×) 9:45–10:15am Thurs June 9–June 23 (3×) 10:30–11:00am Thurs June 9–June 23 (3×) 11:15–11:45am Thurs June 30–July 14 (3×) 9:45–10:15am Thurs June 30–July 14 (3×) 10:30–11:00am Thurs June 30–July 14 (3×) 11:15–11:45am Thurs July 21–Aug 4 (3×) 9:45–10:15am Thurs July 21–Aug 4 (3×) 10:30–11:00am Thurs July 21–Aug 4 (3×) 11:15–11:45am Instructor: Nanci’s Musiktime Location: Piedmont Park Min: 4; Max: 12
Music Production Camp: Beats, Scratches, & Tracks
ages 7–10 r$392 N$422 Turn up the volume! Enjoy an exciting week of creating digital music. We’ll play with beat makers, fun and easy tools to create original mixes. Along the way, we’ll learn to digitally keep time and tempo and pitch, as we record, sample, and edit. We’ll also explore different genres of music and how they use rhythm in different ways. Finally, we’ll have some fun dabbling with some introductory DJ tools, and have an ending performance day! Week 5
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: KidzToPros Location: Havens Schoolmates Building Min: 8; Max: 24 *No camp on July 4
Creative Drama
ages 7–11 r$605 N$635 This class focuses on basic theatre skills while emphasizing the creativity, enjoyment, and personal growth of each child. Activities such as mime, clowning, singing, improvisation, and role playing are used to develop individuality and group cooperation. Each class has a performance on the final day of the session. This is a 2-week camp. Week 1 & Week 2
Mon–Fri June 6–June 17 (10×) 12:00–5:30pm
Week 7 & Week 8
Mon–Fri July 18–July 29 (10×) 12:00–5:30pm Instructor: Fool Moon Theater Arts Location: Beach Multi-Purpose Room Min: 4; Max: 12
Rock and Roll Music Immersion Camp
ages 9–18 r$680 N$710 Get your hands (and maybe feet too) on an instrument in this immersive rock band experience. The group will select a setlist or decide to write our own songs (or some of both) at the beginning of the week. Then we will learn, rehearse and record our songs and create a digital album of our set. We will choose content based on the groups interests, etc. All skill levels accepted but intermediate level recommended. Material Fee $50 Week 7
Mon–Fri July 18–July 22 (5×) 12:00–5:00pm
Week 8
Mon–Fri July 25–July 29 (5×) 12:00–5:00pm Instructor: SF Rock Project Location: PMS Classroom Min: 6; Max: 15
Sister Act Jr.
ages 8–14 r$900 N$930 Raise your voice in Sister Act Jr. with Triple Threat Youth Theatre! Through the process of rehearsing and performing this super fun musical, your young thespian will learn the basics of musical theater performance and learn how to shine on the stage. Join us this summer for some serious fun creating new friendships, learning new skills and building confidence.
Filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing, and a truly moving story, Sister Act Jr. will leave you with a smile on your face and dancing all the way home! This is a 2-week camp. Material Fee $25 Week 3 & Week 4
Mon–Fri June 20–July 1 (10×) 9:00am–4:00pm Instructor: Triple Threat Youth Theatre Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 15; Max: 30
Bagpipe Band
ages 16–adult Grab your pipes (or drums) and join the Piedmont Highlanders Pipe Band! We are an award-winning traditional Scottish bagpipe band, welcoming all levels. We emphasize individual improvement and ensemble playing. Don’t let our fun attitude fool you—we work a lot on getting a quality sound. Pipers need own pipes/practice chanter; drums provided for drummers if available. If you have questions email lionscourt@hotmail.com. sessioN i r$55 N$65
Mon June 6–July 11 (5×)* 7:00–9:00pm sessioN ii r$64 N$76
Mon July 18–Aug 22 (6×) 7:00–9:00pm Instructor: Ellison Dunlap Location: Community Hall Min: 2; Max: 30 *No class on July 4
Robotics & Engineering
MakerSpace: Games & Toys + Play It All Sports
ages 4–7 r$329 N$359 Design, build and improve (and learn a variety of sports skills)! This combo camp lets our littlest campers have a healthy dose of building projects and fun sports and games. Using age-appropriate materials, tools, and building techniques, our young engineers learn more about how things work, how they are made, and where good ideas come from. They will learn how a growth mindset creates a structure for creativity as they build fun projects such as arcade-style games and catapults. During sports time, they will play fun games to learn the basics of basketball, soccer, and more!
Week 4
Mon–Fri June 27–July 1 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: KidzToPros Location: Havens Schoolmates Building Min: 8; Max: 24
Wonder Robotics + Play It All Sports
ages 4–7 r$329 N$359 Enjoy a week of sports, including coding - the new team sport! KidzToPros Wonder Robotics Camp teaches programming and robotics, combined with a healthy dose of active sports and games. Using “Dash” a dynamic STEM robot, students will be formed into teams of up to 5 students and will learn how to program their way through a series of increasingly complex missions. These fun activities will encourage creative thinking, problem-solving and teamwork. During sports time, they will play fun games to learn the basics of basketball, soccer, and more! Week 8
Mon–Fri July 25–July 29 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: KidzToPros Location: Havens Schoolmates Building Min: 8; Max: 24
ages 4–7 r$489 N$519 This combo camp lets our littlest campers have a healthy dose of engineering projects and fun sports and games. Using age-appropriate materials, tools, and building techniques, our young engineers learn more about how things work, how they are made, and where good ideas come from. They will learn how a growth mindset creates a structure for creativity as they build fun projects such as cars and bridges. During sports time, they will play fun games to learn the basics of basketball, soccer, and more! Week 9
Mon–Fri Aug 1–Aug 5 (5×) 9:00am–3:00pm Instructor: KidzToPros Location: Havens Schoolmates Building Min: 8; Max: 24
Pokémon Engineering Using LEGO® Materials
ages 5–7 r$172 N$197 Calling all Pokémon trainers! With the Pokémon Championship approaching, join our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors as we build and catch our favorite Pokémon, rescue Pikachu from Team Rocket, take a ride on the S.S. Anne to uncover rare and mystic Pokémon, and battle to see who will hold the title of Pokémon Master. Come along on our journey to catch ‘em all!
Week 5
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24 *No camp on July 4
ages 5–7 r$215 N$245 This is the way! Get ready to embark on your LEGO® journey as we defend the Wookies on Kashyyyk, repair the Rebel shield generator on Hoth, and rescue Baby Yoda from Moff Gideon. Come explore a galaxy far, far away with the help of an experienced Play-Well instructor and learn which “Force” is actually with us. Week 2
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24
Girl Powered Engineering Using LEGO® Materials
ages 5–12 r$215 N$245 A Play-Well offering for girls who love to build with LEGO® materials! This course will provide a supportive environment to learn about influential females throughout history. Fly across the Atlantic with Amelia Earhart, assemble dinosaur bones with Anna K. Behrensmeyer, and blast off into outer space with Mae Jemison. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas. Week 7
Mon–Fri July 18–July 22 (5×) 9:00am–12:00pm Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24
RobotED:GameBOTS
ages 6–9 r$230 N$260 Ready, set, play! Inspired by your favorite video and arcade games, these robots teach the fundamentals of mechanics like gears, levers, pulleys, cranks, and more. Each team of two gets a computer and LEGO® WeDo® kit to learn with. Exclusive curriculum with an emphasis on technology, engineering, and programming. Game on! Week 6
Mon–Fri July 11–July 15 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: Tiny Techs Club Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 8; Max: 12
Photo: Julie Reichle
RobotED:SpaceBOTS
ages 6–9 r$230 N$260 Join us for this fun new program using Circuit Cubes! Students will learn a different simple machine concept each week while building a model to showcase the concept. Build a cool spaceship, and talk with the alien! Easy to use LEGO® like bricks and simple instructions make this class a fun, engaging, hands-on learning hour! Week 8
Mon–Fri July 25–July 29 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: Tiny Techs Club Location: 801 Magnolia East Wing Min: 8; Max: 12
STEM Fundamentals
ages 5–12 r$215 N$245 Power up your engineering skills with PlayWell TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as: Tugboats, Space Shuttle, and the Eiffel Tower. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas! Week 6
Mon–Fri July 11–July 15 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24
STEM + Minecraft Engineering
ages 7–12 r$429 N$459 Prepare for a full-day LEGO® camp packed with hands-on and minds-on STEM fun! Build projects inspired by cool machines while applying real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture. Journey into the Minecraft universe to build a Creeper, a Lava Trap, and a Minecart! Engineer and Craft innovative solutions. Week 8
Mon–Fri July 25–July 29 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24
Pokémon Master Engineering Using LEGO® Materials
ages 7–12 r$172 N$197 LEGO® Master, I choose you! In the race to be crowned the Ultimate Pokémon Champion, we need your help! Learn to build your favorite Pokémon, level up by teaching them special moves, evolve them into more powerful versions, and come face to face with the current champion in an epic battle for the title! Week 5
Tue–Fri July 5–July 8 (4×)* 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24 *No camp on July 4
Return of the Jedi Masters Using LEGO® Materials
ages 7–12 r$215 N$245 Master The Way of the Jedi in this Star Wars inspired LEGO® Engineering experience. Venture through the galaxy in your custom Razor Crest to rescue Baby Yoda, exploring from the deserts of Tatooine to the frozen caves of Hoth. Allow our Play-Well instructor to help you complete your Jedi training journey! Week 2
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm Instructor: Play-Well TEKnologies Location: Veterans Memorial Building Min: 10; Max: 24
Live Action & Lego Flix
ages 7–13 r$400 N$500 Discover your filmmaking talents! You don’t have to be an actor to take part, as we’ll guide you through the Hollywood process to create, direct, film, act, and more. We’ll bring LEGO®s to life working in groups to create a stop-motion movie with voice-overs. Material Fee: $35 Week 8
Mon–Fri July 25–July 29 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm Instructor: IncrediFlix Inc. Location: Wildwood Schoolmates Building Min: 6; Max: 20
Minecraft vs. Roblox & Animation Flix
ages 7–13 r$505 N$535 Campers can choose to create a Minecraft, Roblox, or a mashup movie full of games or challenges for characters to overcome. Students will create their own sets out of construction paper, create their own Minecraft blocks, add lava effects and voice over. Students will be create up to 4 stop motion movies in this fast paced class. These will include dinosaurs, white board, toy cars, and cartoon animation starring you and your voice! Material Fee: $35 Week 4
Mon–Fri June 27–July 1 (5×) 9:00am–4:00pm Instructor: IncrediFlix Inc. Location: Wildwood Schoolmates Building Min: 6; Max: 20
Battle Robotics
grades 6–8 r$200 N$225 Build and program robots to compete in exciting battles such as: Sumo Robots and King of the Hill. We will use VEX EDR, an integrated system of motors, wheels, metal and sensors. While building robots, students will also build life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking. Instruction will be tailored to the experience level of the students. The class is taught by members of the award-winning Double Play VEX Robotics Team.
Week 1
Mon–Fri June 6–June 10 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 2
Mon–Fri June 13–June 17 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 3
Mon–Fri June 20–June 24 (5×) 1:00–4:00pm
Week 8
