Join us for a fun and engaging experience as we make a virtual trip to the following Spanish-speaking countries to explore their culture, events, and celebrations through hands-on activities (music, arts and crafts, science, animals, food , and more): Spain and Mexico (June 22), Costa Rica and Colombia (June 30), Perú and Argentina (July 6), and other countries if time allows.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If your child comes from a Spanish-speaking country not mentioned above, or even a Non-Spanish Speaking country, please let us know at the time of registration at [email protected], so we can create a PPT presentation to share their culture with their classmates. Our goal is to invite our students’ curiosity, appreciation, and respect, and to create positive local and global connections. The students will start the day with an interactive, comprehensible, and engaging Spanish lesson.  They will be exposed BY playing, to vocabulary and expressions that are useful and focused on communication.

Arts and Crafts: Each student will be given a T-shirt each week which we will tie-dye. We will make papier mache alebrijes from Mexico, clay salamanders using the broken tile technique from Barcelona, 'mini piñatas', and we'll be painting Andean traditional motifs, worry dolls, face painting!
STEM activities:   Did you know that a single potato can power a small light bulb? That’s right, your favorite food is a mini battery.  Campers will be proud to make their own electric circuit and take it home!
Food: Campers will make delicious snacks and beverages typical of the countries of study. We´ll make Horchata de Chufa and Pan Tumaca from Spain,  'Papa a la huancaina' dish from Peru, Guacamole from México and much more. Alfajores from Peru and Argentina will be assembled by sandwiching a layer of dulce de leche between two simple cookies and rolling the edges in shredded coconut.
Music and Instruments: We’ll explore the music and instruments typical of each country. Campers will have an interactive Zoom Salsa, cumbia and Vallenato class with a professional dancer. Campers will make musical instruments with recycled materials, such us castanets from Spain for flamenco.

Learn to write your own music, including the basics on instruments like guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocals, then perform and create album artwork for a release on 3 O’Clock Rock Records! Listen to our new releases at: 3oclockrockrecords.bandcamp.com. Daily Class Structure: Each day students will rotate between 3 stations songwriting, musical instruments, and album artwork. They will work toward creating their own song that rhymes, complete with original music, and album artwork for a release on 3oclockrockrecords.bandcamp.com. Each class will build on the previous class so regular attendance is necessary for a great performance of their song on the last day of class for families and friends.

This combination beginner and intermediate level summer camp will cover/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.

AEF/ACC chess camps are a mix time-wise 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!

Calling all budding paleontologists! Set up camp on Jurassic Island, uncover a land forgotten by time, and unearth the incredible secrets of the dinosaurs and their ancient ecosystem. Walk in the footprints of the gentle giant brachiosaurus, race against the velociraptors, soar through the skies with the pterodactyl, and battle the mighty tyrannosaurus rex. This STEAM-fueled camp is sure to be the learning adventure of all time!

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.

This camp is an introduction to Pickleball, a great activity the whole family can do together. Its slogan is often 'A Game For All'. It’s easy to learn, has a great name, and is often used as a gateway to playing tennis. Pickleball is played on a badminton-size court with ping-pong-type racquets, a Wiffle-type ball, and tennis-like rules. It can be played as a singles game (with two players) or a doubles game (with four players).

A summer camp that focuses on music! How cool is that? Designed for young singers, PEBCC’s Sing, Play, Create! camp helps kids build musical skills, make friends, and gain confidence as they learn to share their voices with the world. If your kid is always singing in the car and around the house, this is the camp for them! Campers will play song games, make crafts, learn basic musicianship, and rehearse songs with our wonderful instructor to prepare for a final performance that showcases all they have learned. Families are invited to attend the last 30 minutes of the final day of the camp session to see the show!

Travel back to the Jurassic era in this hands-on STEM adventure powered by LEGO^®! Guided by our enthusiastic Play-Well instructors, young builders will return to the age of dinosaurs, using LEGO® to bring the time of the dinosaurs to life. Design and engineer secure habitats for gentle herbivores, embark on daring expeditions to track down elusive species, and uncover the secrets of powerful predator dinosaurs. Get ready for a dino-sized adventure packed with building, problem-solving, and imagination!

ONE WEEK to make YOUR OWN MOVIE!
You will:
• Invent a totally bonkers story
• Develop a mini script
• Rock wild costumes
• Compose silly music & sounds
• Edit it into a real film
Last day: Big premiere + upload to our YouTube channel!
Bring your wildest ideas and loudest laughs.
No experience? No problem!

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.

This summer, build the city of tomorrow in a week-long LEGO^® Engineering & Design camp! Campers will design homes, landmarks, parks, and more, learning about planning, structure, and creative problem-solving. A perfect mix of STEM and imagination—ideal for builders ready to shape a brick-built world!

Let's practice and perform a live improv show, where creativity is unleashed and you never know what might happen next! Through improv, actors practice the skills of listening, collaboration, being positive, and expanding their imaginations. This class will focus on Short-Form Improv, like the show Who's Line is it Anyway? Students will learn a wide variety of hilarious improv games and at the end we'll perform those games in a hysterical show for family, friends, and fans.

Summerpreneur gives kids in grades 1–5 the chance to unlock their entrepreneurial spirit. Through games, creative projects, and real-world challenges, campers learn planning, marketing, budgeting, and problem-solving while creating products and mini-businesses. Along the way, they build confidence, teamwork, leadership, and critical thinking skills that last beyond the classroom.

Journey around the world with the vibrant medium of chalk pastels! We invite young artists to explore global cultures through their rich artistic traditions. Dive into the intricate patterns of New Zealand's Māori art, capturing its essence and spirit. Channel the power and symbolism of African masks, each stroke telling a story. Revel in the majestic beauty of India's iconic peacock, its plume a riot of colors. And immerse in the vibrant layers and patterns of Latin America's Mola art. This workshop is more than just an art class; it's a passport to diverse cultures, celebrated through the soft glow and brilliance of pastels. Perfect for young explorers with a passion for art and discovery. Enroll now and let the global adventure begin!

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.

Drone Discovery Camp invites young adventurers to take to the skies with guidance from a Certified Drone Pilot who specializes in teaching kids. This camp blends hands-on flying time with exciting STEM learning, giving campers a safe and confidence-building introduction to the world of unmanned aircraft.

MultiSports is a fun filled sports program. Sports may include, but are not limited to dodgeball, kickball, soccer, basketball, and capture the flag, and camouflage tag. Come join our One on One Sports team for this fun activity for your students.

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!

After care will be provided onsite for the students who attend the Spanish Day Camp.