Session 8: July 20-24, 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 Bowlero Mandarin for some bowling action!

Camp Tradition:
Ready to get your ice cream on? Join us in celebrating national ice cream day with our annual tradition of the Human Ice Cream Sundae challenge! Campers will get to cover the camp director in their favorite ice cream flavors, toppings and more!

Storybook Adventures

Rising Pre-K 4 to K $350
presented by Crystal Galvan

Let's go on a storybook adventure! In this whimsical week of camp, we'll step right into the pages of our favorite tales! Campers will explore story parts—characters, setting, and beginning–middle–end sequence, through fun, hands-on activities. Each day the students will create themed crafts, act out stories, build imaginative props, and bring their creativity to life. Campers will also get to engage in literacy play and dress up like the characters in their favorite stories. This program will be led by JCDS Early Learning Teacher, Crystal Galvan.

Messy Makers

Rising K - 2nd $350
presented by Emily Vasquez

Join us for an exciting & messy week of outdoor adventure and creation. Get ready to dive into a world of imagination and fun where we bring our imaginations to life and create our own props for a lively farmers' market, plan a fantastic pet birthday party, and transform into superheroes ready to save the day! This is an unforgettable experience packed with creativity, imagination, and excitement! This imaginative experience will be led by JCDS PE Specialist, Emily Vasquez.

Lego Adventures

Rising K - 2nd $375
presented by Meghan Warford

It's time to build! If you love Legos, building and creativity then this is the camp for you! Join us for a journey to the world where we build our most imaginative creations out of real life bricks to share with our fellow campers. Throughout the week, campers will work individually and collaboratively to create a variety of projects as well as compete in challenges and lego construction events. This program will be led by former JCDS Teacher, Meghan Warford.

Swim Up to 1st Grade

Rising 1st $350
presented by Kate Krawiec

Dive into summer and get ready to swim up to 1st grade! Transitioning to 1st grade is a big step for all kids, so come get ready to make it as smooth as possible for your camper. This camp is a great opportunity to brush off those summer cobwebs and give your child an overview of math and literacy through a multi-sensory approach. We'll have have time for reading, and research based math skills thoughout the week, as well as some fun refreshers on all topics. Please note that this camp is designed to match the curriculum pacing of JCDS 1st grade students, so it may not match other schools' curriculum exactly. JCDS Director of Technology, Kate Krawiec will lead this program.

Dance Team Boot Camp

Rising 2nd - 5th $350
presented by Josie Camp & Ashley Nelson

Ready to join JCDS’ group of performance dancers? Want to brush up on your pirouettes, grand jetes, and battemas before next dance season? Come join the Dance Team boot camp, for both prospective and current members of the dance team. Campers will work through a variety of advanced dance techniques, and have a chance to put a group dance together throughout the week. This program will be led by JCDS Dance Instructors, Ashley Nelson and Josie Camp.

Race Around the World

Rising 2nd to 5th $350
presented by Doug Postell

Think you've got what it takes to compete in The ​Race Around the World? Here's your chance! Campers will race around the "world" as they solve tricky riddles, tackle wild challenges, and work together (and sometimes go head-to-head!) to reach the finish line. Each day brings a new destination, a fresh set of clues, and plenty of laughs along the way. From brain-busting puzzles to goofy games that test your teamwork, you'll need brains, speed, and maybe a little bit of luck to win it all. Pack your sense of adventure and get ready for a week full of fun, friendly competition, and global excitement! This adventure will be lead by JCDS Elementary and Specialists Team Lead, Doug Postell.

Level Up to Math & LA Skills

Rising 3rd to 5th $350
presented by Dona Kenny

Ready to level up your academic skills and keep that progression going into the next school year? Then grab your thinking cap and come join us for some engaging Math and Langauge arts works as you prepare for next school year. Each camper will receive individual assessment from the instructor to ensure that campers are challenged at the appropriate level throughout the week. This camp is designed for all age eligible students, so we can meet and will be personalized for your camper with rising skill chellenges throughout the week. This program will be led by JCDS 5th-grade Teacher, Dona Kenny.