Specialty Summer Camps (H.O.P.E. Academy) Home / Camp & After School / Specialty Camps June 15–August 27, 2026Monday through Thursday, unless otherwise notedHalf Day (9:00 am–12:00 pm or 1:00 pm–4:00 pm): $325Add Half Day of Adventure Camp to H.O.P.E. Academy: $275Free before and after care (7:30–9:00 am & 4:00–5:30 pm) Registration Opens January 26th, 2026 JK-8th Grade Specialty Camps Specialty Camps by Week Week 1 (June 15–18) Week 2 (June 22-25) Week 3 (June 29-July 2) Week 4 (July 6–9) Week 5 (July 13–16) Week 6 (July 20–23) Week 7 (July 27–30) Week 8 (August 3–6) Week 9 (August 10-13) Week 10 (August 17–20) Specialty Camps by Subject Reading Camps Writing Camps Math Camps STEM Camps Art Camps Sports Camps Project-Based Learning Camps Academic Overview Camps Cooking Camps Music Camps World Language Camps Preschool/Pre-K Specialty Camps For a more focused learning experience, our older preschool and Pre-K students may join H.O.P.E. Academy. This program offers engaging classes Monday through Thursday, where children will dive deeper into a specific subject. Each three-hour class gives children the chance to explore their interests and expand their knowledge in a fun and interactive way. These camps ares designed for children ages 3 to 4 years old. All children must be fully potty trained. H.O.P.E. Academy campers attending the PM Session do not nap. Week 1 AM Session: Tiny Stem Engineers Ages: PS/PK Welcome to the amazing world of Science, where creativity meets discovery! In this hands-on class, we’ll spark curiosity and sharpen critical thinking through exciting STEM activities (science, technology, engineering, and math) all inspired by the stories we read each week. From fun math games and engaging experiments to building projects and more, every day is full of exploration and learning. Get ready for a week packed with creativity, discovery, and fun! PM Session: Little Learners Lab Ages: PK Only Little Learners Lab is a fun, interactive camp designed to foster early academic skills while keeping learning playful and engaging. Children will participate in hands-on activities that build literacy, math and creative thinking, with a strong emphasis on fine motor development and exploration through center- based play. Week 2 AM Session: Camp Little Beats- Music and Movement Ages: PS/PK Welcome to the wonderful world of Music, where rhythm and creativity come alive! In this engaging camp, we’ll explore sound, movement, and self-expression through fun, hands-on activities. Each day brings a new musical theme, from instruments and dance to making music with everyday objects. Campers will discover the joy of sound, tempo, and teamwork as they create, move, and play together. Get ready for a week full of music and fun! PM Session: Adventures on Our Big Blue Planet Ages: PK Only This is an exciting, hands-on camp designed to introduce young learners to the wonders of our planet. Over the course of the week, children will explore Earth’s land, water, animals and sky through interactive science experiments, STEM challenges, art projects and literacy activities, all tailored to their developmental level. Fine motor skills and creative expression are strengthened through sensory exploration craft projects and center- based play. Week 3 AM Session: Tiny Hands, Big Creations Ages: PS/PK Get ready for a week full of imagination, color, and creativity! In Tiny Hands, Big Creations, preschoolers will explore the world of art and design through hands-on activities that strengthen fine motor skills while letting their creativity shine. Each day brings new textures, tools, and techniques to spark curiosity and confidence as children snip, squeeze, paint, and build their own masterpieces. PM Session: Cat in the Hat- Literacy Fun Ages: PK Only Step into the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss during our Cat in the Hat – Literacy Fun camp! This week, children will build early literacy skills through playful rhymes, silly stories, and hands-on activities inspired by beloved Seuss characters. Campers will practice letter recognition, rhyming, sequencing, and story comprehension — all while exploring the joy of books and imagination. Week 4 AM Session: Ninja Obstacle Course Ages: PS/PK Welcome to the playful world of Ninja Warrior Training, where little athletes move, climb, and jump their way to fun! In this energetic camp, children will build balance, strength, and confidence through age-appropriate obstacle courses and teamwork games. Each day brings new challenges, laughter, and plenty of movement as campers discover how strong and brave they can be. Get ready for a week full of adventure and active fun!. PM Session: Sight Word Safari Ages: PK Only Get ready to embark on a wild journey! This camp will introduce your child to the “POPCORN” word list (high frequency word list) that we use all year in Pre-k. The students will get plenty of exposure and repetition by finding, identifying, and labeling these words! Join us for a fun week as we “hunt down” these newly learned words! Week 5 AM Session: Dino-STEM Ages: PS/PK Get ready to stomp, dig, and explore! In Dino STEM, preschoolers will travel back in time to the land of dinosaurs while learning through exciting hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math activities. Each day, children will investigate how dinosaurs lived, what they ate, and where they roamed — all while experimenting, building, and problem-solving like real paleontologists! PM Session: Letter Sounds Adventure Ages: PK Only Join us for an exciting journey through the alphabet! In Letter Sounds Adventure, children will explore the world of phonics and letter recognition through fun, multisensory activities. Each day focuses on connecting letters with their sounds using games, songs, movement, and art. Campers will build early reading confidence as they become letter detectives, sound explorers, and alphabet adventurers! Week 6 AM Session: H, I, J.. K-Pop Letter Hunters Ages: PS/PK Get ready to dance, sing, and hunt for letters in this exciting, music-filled literacy adventure! In H, I, J, K – Pop Letter Hunters, preschoolers will explore letters and sounds through movement, rhythm, and creative play — all inspired by the fun and energy of the popular “pop” movie kids love. Each day combines phonics, music, and hands-on activities to help children recognize letters, practice beginning sounds, and build early literacy skills in an upbeat and joyful way. PM Session: The Power of Printing- Superhero Style Ages: PK Only Help your child become a “Super Writer” as they prepare for PK! Students will practice their printing using both uppercase and lowercase letters. This class will focus on proper formation, letter spacing, neatness, size, and consistency. A variety of tools including sand, yarn, crayons, watercolor paint, shaving cream, chalk, and glue will add fun and excitement to the class as students perfect their skills. This camp is most useful for students who would like to improve their fine motor skills and penmanship. Week 7 AM Session: Little Wood Working Huskies Ages: PS/PK Get ready to hammer, sand, and create! In Little Wood Working Huskies, your camper will explore the exciting world of woodworking in a safe and hands-on environment. Each day, children will learn to use age-appropriate tools like sandpaper, hammers, and glue while developing fine motor skills, creativity, and teamwork. With imagination and care, campers will transform simple materials into unique wooden masterpieces they can be proud of. PM Session: PK Kindness Crew Ages: PK Only Join the Kindness Crew and embark on a week of friendship, empathy, and teamwork! This social-emotional learning camp is designed for students to explore feelings, practice kindness, and develop important skills like sharing, cooperation, and self-regulation. Through stories, games, role-playing, and creative activities, children will learn how to express their emotions, understand others, and build positive relationships in a fun and supportive environment. Week 8 AM Session: Camp Cook Off Ages: PS/PK Get ready to mix, measure and munch! In Camp Cook Off, campers become mini chefs as they learn to create fun, easy and child friendly recipes. Each day focuses on teamwork, creativity and following simple cooking steps- No ovens required! At the end of the week, teams will compete in a friendly cook-off competition to show off their culinary creations! PM Session: Pre-K Here I Come Ages: PK Only There is nothing better than being prepared—Your “almost” Pre-k child will love this fun week of camp getting ready for all things Pre-k. This will include reviewing listening skills, following two-step directions, becoming familiar with some of the HOPE Pre-k routines (including the Pledge of Allegiance) and of course making some new friends. We will introduce them to the Pre-k Lesson Table structure, go on their first “field trip” to the school library and cover some introductory guided reading strategies. Give your child that extra boost of confidence by enrolling them in this fantastic readiness camp. Week 9 AM Session: Zootopia Animal Adventures in Math Ages: PS/PK Get ready for a wild week of counting, sorting, and exploring! In Zootopia – Animal Adventures in Math, preschoolers will embark on a hands-on journey through the animal kingdom while building foundational math skills. Each day, children will use games, puzzles, and creative activities to practice counting, patterns, shapes, and measurement — all with a fun animal twist. Campers will develop problem-solving skills, early numeracy, and a love for learning in a playful and engaging environment. PM Session: Melody and Masterpieces Ages: PK only Unleash your child’s creativity in Melody and Masterpieces! This fun and engaging camp combines music and art to help preschoolers explore rhythm, sound, color, and texture. Through singing, instrument play, painting, and hands-on art projects, children will strengthen fine motor skills, self-expression, and early creativity. Each day is designed to inspire imagination and joyful learning through the harmony of music and the magic of art. Week 10 AM Session: Escape to Space- Planet Pals Ages: PS/PK In this fun, hands-on class, students will explore the wonders of space through art, science and play. Each day, the students will “blast off” on adventures to learn about planets, stars, and rockets. They will engage in crafts, simple experiments, and stories that spark imagination and curiosity.
