Session 4: June 22-26, 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 Top Golf! We'll enjoy both the mini golf course and a variety of fun golf-based games.

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Big Hearts, Little Helpers

Rising Pre-K 4 - K $350
presented by Kayla Davis

"Is your camper ready to give back to the community and build lasting friendships? Then come join us for a week of camp caring and learning about how each of us can give back to our community and care for others. We'll explore careers of professional 'helpers' and get hands-on through painting “kindness rocks”, engage in imaginary play, make thank you cards for campers/staff, and spread good cheer! On Friday, the students will pass out the thank you cards to the counselors and unveil their friendship banner to the camp community. This program will be led by JCDS 1st-grade Associate & Lead Counselor, Kayla Davis."

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Dino Discover

Rising Pre-K 4 - K $350
presented by Laura Glover

Ready to travel back to the Jurassic Era? Grab your sense of adventure and come explore the difference between plant eaters and meat eaters, and discover how dinosaurs lived, ate, and roamed the earth. Campers will take a fun exploratory journey through dinosaur-themed activities like books, sensory bins, crafts, and even handling real dinosaur bones! This prehistoric adventure will be led by Chief Dino Explorer and JCDS Early Learning Teacher, Laura Glover.

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Tiny Treats

Rising K - 2nd $400
presented by Sarah Brinson

Welcome to Tiny Treats Camp, where little chefs make big magic in the kitchen! Throughout this fun-filled week, campers will mix, stir, and bake an assortment of adorable mini goodies, think bite-sized cookies, tiny cupcakes, and more. Each day brings a new tiny treat to create, decorate, and enjoy. Campers will practice simple kitchen skills and learn to follow kid-friendly recipes. Tiny Treats Camp is the perfect place for young bakers to explore, create, and discover the joy of making (and tasting!) small delights. This bite-sized cooking program will be led by the chief baker and JCDS 1st-grade Teacher Sarah Brinson.

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The Art of Food

Rising 1st - 5th $400
presented by Alli Flores

Hungry? Then come and create delicious-looking art for everyone to feast their eyes upon! Campers will get to explore clay sculpting, printmaking, chalk pastels, and more while creating food-themed projects. The Art of Food Camp will be taught by JCDS Art Specialist Alli Flores. (Note: this program is only art, not cooking-based.)

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Young Veterinarian Camp

Rising 1st - 5th $400
presented by Deb Landon

Do you love Animals and Science? Come explore the world of caring for animals and how professional veterinarians keep our domesticated animals healthy. Campers will get to bring a favorite stuffy or animal from home and learn to care for them throughout the week. This program will be led by JCDS Science Specialist Deb Landon.

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Knight School Chess

Rising 1st - 5th $375
presented by The Knight School

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 to 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 chess instructors.

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In My Creative Era: Crafting Inspired by Taylor Swift

Rising 2nd - 5th $350
presented by Julie Fila

Join us for this fun camp where creativity, friendship, and a little bit of sparkle come together! Inspired by the artsy and cozy pastimes of Taylor, this camp invites kids to explore a world of her favorite hands-on projects, including painting, journaling, baking, snow globe workshops, and the friendship bracelet bar. Come create and connect—all while crafting Swiftie-style keepsakes they’ll treasure long after camp ends! This program is led by an Era Expert and JCDS 1st-grade Associate, Julia Fila.

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