Session 3: June 15-19, 2026

Summer Sharks

Rising Pre-K 4 - 5th $300

Ready for the best summer ever? Come join JCDS in celebrating 55 years of summer camp with Summer Sharks! Spend your summer with us swimming, in our beautiful gym, and competing in special events. Campers will travel on a weekly off-campus field trip, earn the 2026 bottle badges, visit the art room and enjoy game time with friends in their cabin.

New for 2026 we are introducing the Invention Lab! This will be a space for campers to explore creativity, test out their skills and challenge their minds and friends to a weekly special project.

Daily lunch and a snack are included for all campers. Get ready to spend your summer the right way with JCDS!

Field Trip:
Campers will be headed to the Movies at Regal Avenues to enjoy a private movie screening. Movie title TBD.

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Storybook Science

Rising Pre-K 4 - K $350
presented by Karen Connelly

Campers love science! We will read stories and then complete science experiences based on each story, in addition to introducing science concepts and the jobs scientists have. Campers will make slime, plant seeds, play with magnets, and explore the colors of the rainbow. We will also build and create some crafts based on the stories that we read. This program will be led by JCDS Early Learning Teacher, Karen Connelly.

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Breathe and Bounce

Rising Pre-K 4 - 1st $350
presented by Pam Johnson

Get ready to move your bodies! This fun, introductory program for our youngest campers will explore all the fun, creative ways we move our bodies. Campers will get an introduction to Yoga, dance, obstacle courses, and more through a fun week of gross motor development, games, and silly activities. This program will be led by JCDS Early Learning Associate Pam Johnson.

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Junior Art Adventures

Rising 1st - 2nd $450
presented by Alli Flores

Calling all aspiring artists! Junior Art Adventures is for you! Artists will get to take a deeper dive into the world of Art, including bubble printing, sculpture, ceramics, textiles, painting, wearable art, and more! This program also includes a field trip to a Splatter paint studio! This program will be led by JCDS Art Specialist Alli Flores.

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Wacky World Records

Rising 1st - 3rd $350
presented by Riley Trudeau

Think you can build the tallest cup tower or blow the biggest bubble? Join us for a week of silly, safe, and record-breaking fun! Campers will take on daily challenges, design their own “world record” attempts, and cheer on friends in creative competitions. Every participant will earn a spot in the Camp Record Book and take home a medal for their amazing achievements! This record-breaking camp will be led by the JCDS 1st-grade Teacher, Riley Trudeau.

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The Great Summer Bake Off

Rising 3rd - 5th $400
presented by Sarah Brinson

Get ready for a week of delicious creativity! In The Great Summer Bake Off, bakers will learn hands-on skills as they mix, measure, whisk, and bake a variety of sweet and savory treats. Each day focuses on a new recipe and technique that campers will get to customize and decorate. To add to the excitement, daily guest judges will visit to taste, encourage, and celebrate the bakers just like on a real baking show! This fun, confidence-building camp blends teamwork, kitchen skills, creativity, and friendly competition. Perfect for aspiring chefs and kids who love to create, taste, and shine! This delicious program will be led by JCDS 1st-grade Teacher, Sarah Brinson.

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Archery

Rising 3rd - 5th $400
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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Great Summer Game Challenge

Rising 3rd - 5th $350
presented by Jessica Mora

Calling all summer campers! Announcing the Great Summer Games of 2026! This camp week is all about fun, friendly competition, and keeping kids moving in a team-oriented environment! Campers will get to participate in friendly competitions of 4-square, Soccer World Cup, Spikeball, and plenty of Minute-to-Win-it challenges. The week will culminate with a mini- spartan obstacle course. Campers. will be intermixed throughout the week in a variety of round robin and tournament-style competitions. Focusing on teamwork will be a core component of competition as we learn both sport-specific skills and sportsmanship. Lace up your athletic shoes and step to the starting line! This action-packed week will be led by JCDS PE Specialist Jessica Mora.

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