This combination beginner and intermediate level camp will review chess basics (chessboard terminology and square identification; how the various pieces move and capture, plus their relative values; pawn promotion; the crucial concepts of check, checkmate, and stalemate; the special move of castling; opening goals and principles; basic endgame checkmates using major pieces; and last, but not least, good chess etiquette) on a class-wide basis or individually during supervised play as needed. Instruction will otherwise focus on learning tactics and strategy through the explanation of games and positions from historical players and events, and/or current top-level competitions.

These chess camps are a mix of instruction and supervised play. The instructor will organize and run an unofficial tournament during the week at their discretion (if/when enough campers are able to play a full game), with labeled medals as awards for all participants upon completion.

With its nearly 1,500 years of history, chess is arguably the greatest and most popular board game of all time. Numerous studies have suggested that learning and playing chess at an early age can yield various benefits regarding cognitive skills. Confidence, decision-making, and sportsmanship are other areas of potential improvement. The benefits and enjoyment of chess can last a lifetime!

Name a better duo than LEGO^® and Minecraft...we’ll wait!This camp is the perfect collaboration for the young builder or gamer who loves creativity and adventure. Each day, campers will dive into the blocky worlds they love through all hands-on, screen-free fun! Campers will build an exciting new robotic LEGO^® creations, engage in fun Minecraft-themed crafts and games, and make lasting memories and new friendships! It's the ultimate camp for building, designing, and adventuring, all with real-life bricks and activities!

The Firecracker Math program offers students a broad variety of age-appropriate yet challenging math topics from number theory, geometry, combinatorics, probability, and more to enhance their natural curiosity and aptitude for math. We use games, hands-on activities, and magic tricks to demonstrate and explore math concepts. Students are encouraged to ask questions, present arguments, and reason. Students acquire problem-solving and logical thinking skills while building a solid foundation and understanding of mathematics. We show your student that math can be incredibly creative, exciting, and fun!

Drawing isn't just a natural talent, it's a skill that people can practice, and improve, by observing and copying shapes. Using markers, oil pastels, watercolors, and colored pencils, students will drawing the shapes they see in common objects, such as leaves and flowers, fruits and vegetables, as well as copying from photographs. There will be some time for free-choice drawing as well as whole class projects.

In this camp your student will learn the basic skills of coordination and motor skills through dribbling, pivoting, catching and shooting - all skills that overlap into other sports. Depending on the group, there will be opportunities for scrimmage play as well to work on the big picture of basketball.

This is a wonderful opportunity for campers to develop a love for the game of golf. In this class, campers learn basic techniques of alignment, swing mechanics, golf history, forces of flight as they relate to a golf ball, stretching techniques, and more in a fun, entertaining environment. We will watch demonstrations from top teaching professionals around the world where campers will learn various practice drills. Golf etiquette and the life lessons that golf can teach are paramount in the All Square Golf Academy curriculum. Campers will be outside most of the class, and golf clubs will be provided but students can bring their own if they so choose.

Future Transportation Explorers takes students on an exciting journey into flight, motion, propulsion, and anti-gravity. Blending STEM, art, reading, and writing, this program uses hands-on projects and creative activities to spark curiosity, build problem-solving and communication skills, and inspire imagination through cars, trains, planes, rockets, and UFOs.

Get ready to draw your heart out! Our K-Pop Anime Drawing Workshop is bursting with creative star power. Kids will spend five fun-filled days learning how to draw anime characters in a K-Pop style including specialty eyes, stylish outfits and stage-ready poses. K-Pop artists will use color pencils, Sharpies, and markers to bring every detail to life on large 11x17 poster-sized paper. It’s K-Pop energy meets anime artistry, a perfect mix of art and imagination inspired by one of the most talked-about movies of 2025! Join the trend. Draw the vibe.

Learn hip hop dance from local performing artists. This camp helps with physical and social-emotional health and inspires participants to express their identity, challenges, triumphs, and culture through dance. We will have dance games, and learn specific techniques and choreography. We will also have dance battles, watch dance performances, and learn the history of hip hop dance from breakdancing in the Bronx to Turf Dancing in the Bay Area (a recent form of hip hop dance originating in the Bay Area).  Each student will prepare one solo or group dance performance by the end of camp.

In this class you'll come up with a topics for short videos, storyboard them to determine what you'll need, and then get creating. Learn how to shoot great video footage to best tell your stories (use our shared class video cameras, or bring in your own). Kids will also learn the basics of video editing, with fun projects such as claymation and stopmotion animation.

Super Slime Lab Camp is the ultimate hands on adventure for kids who love to stretch, squish, swirl, and experiment. This camp turns curiosity into creativity as young scientists explore the colorful, gooey world of slime-making in a fun and safe environment.

Race into summer with a week-long LEGO^® Design & Drive camp! Campers will build custom cars, speed through ramps and loops, and tackle creative design challenges. Through hands-on fun and friendly competition, kids explore engineering, problem-solving, and storytelling—no experience necessary, just imagination and a need for speed!

Spoken Word Poetry is freedom, it uses all types of expression, any and all ways to play with words. The poems we will write are funny, meaningful and heartfelt. Workshops are taught by professional spoken word poets who make a living with this art form. In workshops we play spontaneous poetry games, learn poetic techniques, write and perform our creations.
Goals:
At least 90% of participants will feel comfortable writing about themselves and their strengths.
At least 90% of participants will feel comfortable following instructions to complete tasks alone.
At least 90% of participants will feel comfortable speaking in front of an audience of their peers

You and your STEAM Team have been selected to host the new Slimetopia Diners, Drive-Thrus and Dives reality TV show! Prepare to embark on a cross-country culinary road trip to the slimiest eating establishments in the USA! With such instant Slimetopia classics as In and Out Burger Slime, Tex Mex Slime, King Cake Slime, Clam Chowder Slime and Peach Cobbler Ala Mode Slime, you’ll get an unforgettable “taste” of ooey, gooey local flavors from coast to coast. Note: Slimetopia slimes are for playing not for eating.

Have fun while making beautiful bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and more! We will use an assortment of beads and charms, including faceted glass beads and gems. Students will learn how to fashion beaded jewelry with beading wire, eye pins, crimp beads, and more! Your child will learn how to coordinate their jewelry by experimenting with color and patterns. Each child will have their own personal box of beads to work from as they create their unique pieces.

In this camp your student will learn the basic skills of coordination and motor skills through dribbling, pivoting, catching and shooting - all skills that overlap into other sports. Depending on the group, there will be opportunities for scrimmage play as well to work on the big picture of basketball.

Step into the world of espionage at Mission STEM-Possible: The Spy Camp where curiosity meets creativity through hands-on experiments, clever crafts, and secret training. Campers crack codes, design gadgets, and sharpen observation skills while preparing for the ultimate mission, solving a mysterious case that puts their detective abilities to the test.

This Young Rembrandts workshop is full of possibilities! Join us for five days of pastel fun as we learn about a new medium and explore art history by studying different artists and their work. Each day we will create one large drawing in pastel chalk. We will create wonderful artwork while being inspired by Edvard Munch’s The Scream, Pablo Picasso's Woman in Hat, Vincent Van Gogh’s Chair, Wassily Kandinsky’s Bavarian Market Square and Claude Monet’s Regatta at Argenteuil. The daily results will be truly frame-able! No experience necessary. Please wear an old shirt or smock to class each day.

In this camp, students will learn about the basics of the fast moving game of flag football. The skills of running, jumping, starting, stopping and change of direction will all be incorporated into each class. This is a great fit for students who have played flag football before, are intrigued to learn a new game or want a fresh and fun way to improve their athletic skills. There is no better way to spend an afternoon outside, with friends and getting some exercise.

In this exciting, playful summer camp, you’ll use artificial intelligence as your super-smart music teacher AND your creative partner. You’ll make your own original songs while secretly learning the building blocks of music — without it ever feeling like a boring lesson!