Session 1: June 3-7, 2024

Summer Sharks

Rising Pre-K 4 - 6th $250

Make the most of your summer at JCDS Summer Camp! Our Summer Sharks camp is our recreational program. Campers will enjoy all the summer greats: daily swimming, games, gym time, field trips, special activities, and more! Everyone will have access to our on campus game room, arts & crafts area, and all that our incredible 18-acre campus has to offer. Daily lunch and a healthy snack is included for all campers. Campers will be divided into groups (cabins) by age. If you want to make the most of your summer, this program is for you!

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Play Camp!

Rising Pre-K 4 - K $325
presented by Emily Vasquez

It’s summer, so let’s play! There are so many ways that kids play, and we are going to explore many of them. From bringing stories to life, creating things outdoors with loose parts, making oobleck, and much more. Campers will be led through activities and fun on a daily basis by JCDS PE Specialist, Emily Vasquez.

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Ready for Reading 

Rising K - 1st $325
presented by Kate Krawiec

Is your camper excited about starting their literary journey? Get ready to head down the path towards the joys of reading. Our campers will get to explore many different authors through storytelling, acting out books, and much more. Campers of all reading levels are welcome to join in. This camp will be led by JCDS Academic Team Lead Kate Krawiec.

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The Great Outdoors Art Camp

Rising 1st - 3rd $375
presented by Alli Flores

Let's head outside! Come join us for a fun filled week of art and exploring the natural beauty of the earth and natural spaces. Campers will get to explore clay sculpting, printmaking, chalk pastels, and more while creating fun art pieces. This creative program will be led by JCDS Art Specialist Alli Flores.

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Knight School Chess

Rising 1st - 6th $350
presented by TKS Instructors

Checkmate! We are proud to partner with the Knight School to offer a fun filled week of strategy, games, and lessons all revolving around the classic game of chess. Players of all skill levels are invited to join us for this introduction into the world of rooks, pawns, kings, and queens. Students will exercise their critical thinking skills through a variety of chess-based games and activities. This camp will be led by the Knight School’s chess instructors.

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Jazz & Hip Hop

Rising 1st - 6th $325
presented by Ashley Nelson

Jazz and Hip-Hop dance camp will focus on the fundamentals of both of these dance styles. It will consist of learning techniques and upbeat choreography through center work and across the floor movement. At the end of the week we will put those skills together in a short video for family and friends. This program will be led by JCDS Dance Instructor, Ashley Nelson

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Archery Masters

Rising 3rd - 6th $375
presented by Kamryn St. Thomas

Ready to find your inner Robin Hood or Katniss Everdeen? Campers will learn the basics of target archery including the 11 steps of shooting a bow, aiming, target selection/safety, and enjoy lots of archery-based activities. As an olympic sport, archery is one of the most widely accessible activities, and campers of all skill levels are encouraged to attend. Campers will also get to play fun archery based games and have mini-competitions throughout the week. This program will follow the USA Archery protocols for safety and technique, and all equipment will be provided by JCDS. This program will be led by JCDS Annual Giving and Family Engagement Manager Kamryn St. Thomas.

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Drones

Rising 3rd-6th $425
presented by Brendan Haney

The Drones are here! In this hands-on, interactive class you will learn how to safely fly drone robots. Working in teams, you will be able to code your drone to compete in missions that will prepare you for the ultimate team challenge at the end of the week. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program. No experience is necesary, and drone pilots of all skill levels are welcome. This program will be led by JCDS Director of Technology, Brendan Haney

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