Online Activities

Do you want to compete in the challenge? Our Amazing Race takes campers on a scavenger hunt around their own homes. To win the “Race,” campers complete challenges by solving clues and tackling various obstacles, while facing detours along the way!

Campers will need paper and a marker.

Time: Block 3 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Grades 2 to 8
Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

In this class students will enjoy a series of nature-inspired arts & crafts classes that are geared towards children. Each class nurtures children’s curiosity and encourages exploration, adventure and discovery. Students will learn to combine nature with arts and crafts with this series of classes as a guide. Students will forage items to use for the classes all while learning about the trees, flowers, bugs, and birds and more that help appreciate what makes nature so unique and beautiful as well as its role in our environment.

Campers will need:

• desk or table space to work
• colored pencils
• crayons
• scissors
• supply kit*

Offered in Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Time: Block 1 - 9:00 am - 10:00 am - Grades 1 to 5
Price: $125.00 per week, includes supply kit*
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Join in with Creative Summer's theater choreographer Megan for a stroll down Broadway. You'll learn a musical number to a favorite show tune and we'll watch and discuss famous Broadway dance pieces. By week's end you'll be strutting your stuff!

Campers will need floor space to move around, comfortable clothing, and sneakers.

Offered in Weeks 2, 3, and 4 ONLY

Time: Block 1 - 9:00 to 10:00 am - Grades 5 to 9
Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 1 to 4
Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 15 campers per class

Your smart phone can do more than just take selfies! Go beyond "point and shoot" and learn the fundamentals of photography using a mobile phone. Campers will experiment with lighting and settings to capture images, and then explore techniques for editing and enhancing those images.

Campers will need a smart phone, and will need to install these apps (available for both iPhone and Android) on their phones before class begins:

• Adobe PhotoShop Mix
• Snapseed
• Photofox

By popular request this class is now offered in ALL six weeks.

Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Do you like inventing your own character? Or reading books where you get to make decisions for the main character? Well, now you can do both in Choose Your Own Adventure: Creative Writing! Each child will have a chance to create their own main character, and then use their main character in a live session where they will make decisions and let the adventure unfold.

Campers will need a notebook or journal, pen or pencil, and a pair of dice.

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 3 to 8
Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

This dance-fitness program blends international music and fast-paced, fun steps to create a “fitness party” that is downright addictive. We'll incorporate a variety of dance styles, including hip-hop, samba, salsa, mambo, martial arts, and even a little Bollywood.
Campers will need floor space to move around, comfortable clothing, and sneakers.

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 1 to 4
Time: Block 4 - 2:30 to 3:30 pm - Grades 3 to 8
Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 15 campers per class

Go beyond your digital camera’s Auto mode and learn the fundamentals of photography. Campers experiment with lighting and camera settings to capture images, and then explore techniques for editing and enhancing their images on a computer.

Campers will need a Digital Camera with a cable to connect it to the computer.
A simple point-and-shoot camera will work (smart phones or tablets are not appropriate for this class).

Offered in Weeks 3, 4, 5, and 6 ONLY

Time: Block 4 - 2:30 to 3:30 pm - Grades 4 to 8
Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Campers will focus on the "drawing basics" - recognizing edges, line, and angles; seeing proportion and perspective; and understanding shadow and highlights. Media used will include regular and colored pencils.
Campers will need desk or table space to work and supply kit*.

Time: Block 3 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Grades 2 to 8
Price: $125.00 per week, includes supply kit*
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

This fun, high-energy class gets kids on their feet for a daily workout. Campers will be dancing, punching, kicking, jumping, and more while improving coordination, endurance, flexibility and strength. And having a blast all along the way!
Campers will need floor space to move around, comfortable clothing, and sneakers.

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 2 to 8
Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

• Day 1- Brainstorm characters and story.
• Day 2-Storyboard
• Day 3- Film shooting day
• Day 4- Edit
• Day 5- Finalize Edits and Present!

Campers will use materials from around their home (Ask permission!) and will need the following supplies:

• a device capable of recording digital video (a smartphone will work)
• a WeVideo account. Sign up for a free account here
• plain white paper or a sketch pad
• pen or pencil

Offered in Week 2 (June 29 - July 3) and week 4 (July 13 to 17) ONLY

Time: Block 3 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Grades 5 to 9
Price: $95.00
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Learn the art of plastic lace - also known as gimp, boondoggle, and scoubidou! Start with basic stitches such as square, circle, and butterfly to create traditional key chains and bracelets. Or kick it up a notch and learn to make animals, people, and just about anything you can imagine!
Campers will need desk or table space to work, scissors, and supply kit*.

Time: Block 1 - 9:00 to 10:00 am - Grades 2 to 6 Offered in Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 ONLY
Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 3 to 6 Offered all six weeks
Price: $125.00 per week, includes supply kit*
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Why is guitar so popular? It’s versatile, easy to learn, and fun! Master just a few basic chords and you’ll be strumming along with your favorite tunes in no time. Play it alone or accompany voices; as a solo performer or in a band. Whatever music you prefer – pop, rock, metal, folk, country, or classical – chances are you can play it on a guitar.
Please note guitar classes are 30 minutes long, and limited to five students per class.
Campers will need a guitar and picks; music stand is optional but recommended.
One possible guitar option may be purchased HERE. They also sell picks HERE.

Time: Block 1a - 9:00 to 9:30 am (30 min) - Grades 1 to 8 - Weeks 3, 4, 5, and 6
Time: Block 1b - 9:45 to 10:15 am (30 min) - Grades 1 to 8 - Offered all six weeks
Price: $65.00 per week
Enrollment: 5 campers per class

One-on-one individual instruction with one 30-minute lesson is provided each week plus homework/practice assignments. Sessions are three weeks long and you may enroll for up to two lessons per session. Our instructor works with each Individual to customize lessons and set goals. Whether you just want to strum a little tune, or shred like a Guitar Hero – it’s entirely up to you!
Campers will need a guitar and picks; music stand is optional but recommended.
One possible guitar option may be purchased HERE. They also sell picks HERE.

Times (all lessons are one day per week for 3 weeks)
10:30 to 11:00 am
11:15 to 11:45 am
12:00 to 12:30 pm
Sessions: June 22 to July 10 OR July 13 to July 31
Price: $150.00 per three-week session

This upbeat class explores the dance styles of the millennium. Hip Hop encompasses movement that has elements of poppin', lockin’, and breaking, as well as freestyle movement to give students the opportunity to develop their own sense of style.
Campers will need floor space to move around, comfortable clothing, and sneakers.

Time: Block 1 - 9:00 to 10:00 am - Grades 2 to 4
Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 4 to 8
Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Want to learn to design your own room or house? Become an amazing designer by learning to draw floor plans, share ideas with a team, discuss color themes, and what are the coolest trends in furniture and accessories.

Campers will use materials from around their home (Ask permission!) and will need the following supplies:

• Plain paper
• Graph paper
• Ruler
• Tape measure
• Pencils & erasers
• Home Magazines (anything laying around)

Offered in Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4 by popular request

Time: Block 1 - 9:00 - 10:00 am - grades 5 to 9
Price: $95.00
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Creative Summer’s Allie Heiman leads this overview of the technical elements of theater. Class will include a group lesson, independent work, and then the group will share their efforts with each other. Each day will cover a different but related topic.

• Day 1: Elements of Design - Painting Recreation
• Day 2: Lighting Design - Three Point Lighting Systems
• Day 3: Sound Design - Foley Sound Effects
• Day 4: Scenic Design - Power Positions
• Day 5: Costume Design - Closet Creations

Campers will use materials from around their home (Ask permission!)

Offered in Week 1 (June 22 to 26) ONLY

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 6 to 9
Price: $95.00
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Making jewelry is fun! This class teaches basic techniques of beading and jewelry making to create earrings, necklaces and more. Before you know it, you'll be impressing family and friends with your beautiful handmade jewelry!
Campers will need desk or table space to work, scissors, and supply kit*.

Time: Block 1 - 9:00 to 10:00 am - Grades 2 to 8
Time: Block 3 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Grades 4 to 8
Price: $125.00 per week, includes supply kit*
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

This fun and interactive program for girls is designed to provide a safe environment for girls to participate in discussions related to current affairs, confidence, and personal growth. Activities may include vision boards, building a personal brand, and goal setting.

Campers will need:

• a notebook or journal
• pen or pencil
• crayons, markers or colored pencils.

Time: Block 4 - 2:30 to 3:30 pm - Grades 3 to 6

Enrollment: 12 campers per class, Weeks 1 through 5

Price: $125.00 per week, Week 6, includes supply kit*
Enrollment: 15 campers per class, Week 6

Math Camp incorporates hands-on activities, games, and challenges to engage students and reinforce grade-appropriate math skills and concepts such as number sense, place value, math facts, and problem-solving strategies. Each two-hour class is tailored to a single grade.

All campers will receive supplemental math challenges and games to engage with following each session.

Campers will need a notebook and pencil.

Time: Academic Camps 12:30 to 2:30 pm
Price: $250.00
Enrollment: 10 campers per class

Grade 3 offered in Weeks 1, 2, and 3 ONLY
Grades 4 offered in Week 2
 

Modern artists boldly challenge themselves to explore the world through the fundamentals of art, line shape, form, color and texture. In this class students will be introduced to artists Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Georgia O’Keeffe, Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollack and others to introduce modern art practices through easy to follow hands on activities designed to give students an appreciation of one of arts most inspirational and colorful periods, and fill your home with original and colorful modern art!

Campers will need:

• desk or table space to work
• colored pencils
• colored markers
• supply kit*

Offered in Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 am - 11:30 am - Grades 2 to 8
Price: $125.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Magic isn't just about the tricks - it's about the magician. Gain confidence and command attention while you dazzle your friends with sleight-of-hand that is simply amazing.

Campers will need:

• a spoon (regular metal spoon, but not the family's best silver)
• a coin or two
• a $1.00 bill
• supply kit*

Time: Block 1 - 9:00 to 10:00 am - Grades 2 to 8
Price: $125.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

In a world of the expected, it's time to challenge those expectations. It's not good enough to be Wacky, in this course, we are OUTRAGEOUS. We will be exploring scientific topics in ways that are beyond your imagination. You will investigate the physical laws of nature as well as life science. Probing questions will be asked, challenged, and answered!

Campers will need paper and pencil, and will use a variety of common household/grocery items. Projects will vary from week to week. Below is a sample list; a specific list will be emailed on Friday for the next week's classes.

• Transparent glass or cup
• Vegetable oil
• Food coloring (any color)
• Sugar
• Vinegar
• Baking Soda
• Mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons

Time: Block 3 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Grades 1 to 4
Time: Block 4 - 2:30 to 3:30 pm - Grades 3 to 8
Price: $125.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Explore the methods of artistic painting! Campers will be introduced to basic skills of painting using water colors, and will employ them to create expressive works of art. Smocks/aprons are recommended.

Campers will need desk or table space to work and supply kit*.

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 2 to 8
Time: Block 3 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Grades 2 to 5
Price: $125.00 per week, includes supply kit*
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Here is your chance to plan and design a party with a team of creative minds. Make party decorations, plan menus and learn to make party food. Design party invitations and games.

Campers will use materials from around their home (Ask permission!) and will need the following:

• Plain White Paper
• Construction Paper
• Colored Pencils
• 2 packs colored tissue paper
• Yarn
• Tape
• Stapler
• Scissors
• 3-M removable wall hooks

Offered in Weeks 1 and 2 ONLY

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - grades 4 to 8
Price: $95.00
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

"Poetry is everywhere; it just needs editing." – James Tate

Each class will focus on a specific poem. Campers will read the poem together and discuss its mood, intent, emotions, use of language and meaning. Finally, they will write their own poem inspired by their discussions and share them with each other.
Campers will need a notebook or journal and pen(s) or pencil(s).

Offered Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

Time: Block 4 - 2:30 to 3:30 pm - Grades 3 to 6
Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Have fun and learn basic pom-pom and synchronized dance moves! Though we usually dance together as a team or squad, we can still learn the moves to create a great synchronized dance routine via video.
Campers will need floor space to move around, comfortable clothing, sneakers and pom-poms.

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 1 to 6 Offered Weeks 4, 5 and 6 ONLY
Time: Block 3 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Grades 3 to 6 Offered all six weeks.
Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 15 campers per class

“You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax all you need is a book!” – Dr. Seuss

Explore the best in kids' literature as we read a book together each day. Campers will talk about each day's story and characters, what they liked, and what they might change.

Time: Block 1 - 9:00 - 9:45 am - Grades K to 2
Price: $65.00 per week
Enrollment: 15 campers per class

Creative Summer's Allie Heiman leads this musical theater class focused on process and movement. Campers will learn to tell a story through dance and movement, culminating in a Zoom performance on the final day!

Campers will need floor space to move around, comfortable clothing, and sneakers.

Offered in Week 3 (July 6 to 10) ONLY

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 1 to 8
Price: $95.00
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Campers will learn how to do needlepoint on plastic canvas with colorful yarns, and will complete a fun class project. Campers are encouraged to create their own designs.
Campers will need desk or table space to work, scissors, and supply kit*.

Time: Block 3 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Grades 4 to 8 - All six weeks
Time: Block 4 - 2:30 to 3:00 pm - Grades 4 to 8 - Weeks 1 , 2, 3, and 4 ONLY (so far)
Price: $125.00 per week, includes supply kit*
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Love animation? Use all your imaginative talents and let's get creative with characters, backdrops, clay and molds to tell a story. We begin by crafting a story and developing the characters into 3-D objects. Next, we will build a 3-D stage as a backdrop. To create characters, we will use clay and molds and cardboard. Using a camera and a stop-motion program we will bring our work to life, changing size perspective and speed animation techniques. At the end of the class, we will share our animation projects.

Campers will need:

• to purchase, download, and install the Stop Motion Studio app appropriate for their device at https://www.cateater.com/#buy; price is $4.99 or $9.99, depending on device.
• a device capable of recording digital video (digital camera, smartphone, or tablet)
• table or desk space to work
• a light source, such as a desk lamp, to use for filming
• notebook/paper and pen/pencil
• scissors
• markers or colored pencils
• supply kit*

Campers may also use additional materials from around their home (ask permission!)

THIS IS A TWO WEEK CLASS - Runs from July 20 to July 31 ONLY (Weeks 5 AND 6)

Time: Block 3 - 1:00 to 2:00 pm - Grades 5 to 8 - Weeks 5 AND 6 (2 weeks)
Price: $250.00 (Two week class)
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

This fun and active class gets campers on their feet to create an actor’s playground – no supplies needed except your imagination! Creative Summer’s Heather Bagnall leads campers in theater games, warm-up exercises, mime, and improvisation to develop their creativity.
(Note to parents: also builds teamwork empathy, communication and stage presence.)
Campers will need floor space to move and comfortable clothing.

Offered in Weeks 5 and 6 ONLY

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 3 to 6
Price: $95.00
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Chill out and find inner peace in this fun, non-competitive class. Campers will learn yoga poses, sun salutations, breathing exercises, meditation, and relaxation techniques. Each class ends with a period of deep relaxation that will leave you feeling calm and peaceful all day long!
Campers will need floor space, comfortable clothing, and a Yoga mat.

Time: Block 1 - 9:00 to 10:00 am - Grades 1 to 8 All six weeks
Time: Block 4 - 2:30 to 3:30 pm - Grades 1 to 8 Offered Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
Price: $95.00 per week
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Write, design and perform in an original musical over Zoom with Creative Summer's Allie Heiman. Campers in grades 5 to 8 will create an original production culminating in a full Zoom-sical on the final day!

• Day 1: Song Selection and Show Plot Selection, Character Creation
• Day 2: Read Through and Sing Through
• Day 3: Tech Day - Create your Costumes and Set
• Day 4: Dress Rehearsal
• Day 5: Final Performance!

Campers will use materials from around their home (Ask permission!)

Offered in Week 4 (July 13 to 17) ONLY

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 5 to 8
Price: $95.00
Enrollment: 12 campers per class

Write, design and perform in an original musical over Zoom with Creative Summer's Allie Heiman. Campers in grades 2 to 4 will create an original production culminating in a full Zoom-sical on the final day!

• Day 1: Song Selection and Show Plot Selection, Character Creation
• Day 2: Read Through and Sing Through
• Day 3: Tech Day - Create your Costumes and Set
• Day 4: Dress Rehearsal
• Day 5: Final Performance!

Campers will use materials from around their home (Ask permission!)

Offered in Week 2 (June 29 to July 3) ONLY

Time: Block 2 - 10:30 to 11:30 am - Grades 2 to 4
Price: $95.00
Enrollment: 12 campers per class