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Summer Program

Spend Summer With Us

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Prospect Sierra welcomes families to both of our campuses for our annual Summer Program!

We know that young people need engagement that matches their intellect and curiosity. Our Summer Programs were developed with that in mind. We can’t wait to spend a wonderful summer with you.

Be sure to scroll down to read program descriptions.

Register for Summer 2023!
Whendy Costa
Roy Martinez
Nick Hernandez
Jillian Rubin

This summer we've expanded our offerings to include:

6 weeks

Six (6) weeks of Tapscott Elementary School Programming—Week-long camps for Rising K-5th grade students to enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities and education.

5 weeks

Five (5) weeks of Avis Middle School Programming for middle school students that includes deep dives into coding and gaming, Spanish cooking, basketball, volleyball, and more.

Questions?

Contact our Extended Program team!

THE PROGRAMS

K-5th Grade Students

Tapscott Elementary School - 2023 Summer Program

For Rising K-5 students, each camp includes a group of 12-30 students led by 1-2 Summer Lead Teachers and a Summer Teaching Fellow.

Every morning at camp, your child will be highly engaged. They’ll build on their existing skills while learning new ideas in core subjects like literature, math, writing, science, engineering, history, and music.

Camp afternoons focus on outdoor play, movement, exploration, physical education, and mindfulness. Our aim is for every child to come home looking forward to a good night’s sleep so they can return for more!

One week of Tapscott’s Summer Program includes:

  • Eight (8) hours/day of childcare at Prospect Sierra
  • Kids spend their week in grade-banded camps: K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th
  • Camp t-shirt for each child
  • Whole-child teaching and support
  • Low student-to-staff ratio
  • End-of-week culminating project
  • *Vaccination is required to attend camp

Extended Care is also available from 4:00-6:00 p.m. for an additional fee. Please contact our Office of Extended Programs for more information.

  • Cost $450/week ($360 for the week of July 4)
  • Location Tapscott Elementary School Campus
  • Days/Time Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Themes Scroll down to learn more about weekly camp themes!
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Ready to enroll your child in an amazing summer of active learning?

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Ready to enroll your child in an amazing summer of active learning?

5th-8th Grade Students

Avis Middle School

For our Rising 5-8 students, camp consists of stable groups of 12-24 students led by a Summer Lead Teacher and runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. All Avis summer programs are $350. After camp care may also be available from 2-4 p.m. More information can be found here.

Campers at our middle school campus can choose their subject focus from a wide range of engaging, project-based learning topics including creative writing, graphic novels and gaming, filmmaking, Spanish language and cooking, basketball, and volleyball for example.

One week of Avis’s Summer Program includes:

  • 9 a.m.-2 p.m. daily camp schedule, with the potential option to add on care from 2-4 p.m.
  • 30-minute lunch time from 12:00-12:30 p.m.
  • Camp t-shirt
  • Whole-child teaching and support
  • Low student-to-staff ratio
  • End-of-week culminating project
  • Scroll down for camp descriptions!
  • *Vaccination is required to attend camp

Tapscott Elementary School

Each week will include a theme-based camp for the following grade groups:

  • Rising K-1st
  • Rising 2nd-3rd
  • Rising 4th-5th
Activities
Week
Theme
Potential Activity Topics
Week 1 (June 19-23)
Fantasy Week
sci-fi books, movies, and series, Harry Potter, Pokemon, Disney, fairy tales, mermaids, Atlantis, superheroes, fairies, unicorns, myths, legends, wizards, magic
Week 2 (June 26-30)
Earth Week
oceans, nature, gardening, bugs, insects, animal planet, climate, weather, environment, conservation, upcycling, trash fashion, natural phenomena, natural disasters, seasons, habitats
Week 3 (July 3-7)
No camp on July 4!
Space Week
Star Trek, Star Wars, planets, solar systems, astronauts, stars, constellations, moons, suns, space exploration, comets, galaxies, black holes
Week 4 (July 10-14)
Active/The Body Week
sports, group games, teamwork, kinesiology, dance, relay races, the Olympics, history of a specific sport, famous athletes, science of the body
Week 5 (July 17-21)
World/Culture Week
music, food, culture, language, clothes, maps, geography, movies from around the world, Native people, land acknowledgements, beliefs/holidays of the world, sign language, Braille
Week 6 (July 24-28)
Wellness Week
mindfulness, self-care, meditation, art, painting, yoga, foods for wellness, exercise, SEL (social emotional learning), study tips for success, paying it forward, dance, kindness, mental health, equality, sunshine importance, boundaries, laughter, self-esteem, body image, body appreciation

Avis Middle School

Activities
Week
Theme
Activity Topics
Grades
Week 1 (June 19-23)
Coach Nick’s Basketball Camp
Hoop it up at Panther Basketball Camp! Designed to assist players of all skill levels, campers will improve upon proper shooting technique and footwork as well as ball handling and passing. Coach Nick, PS Varsity Coach, will be conducting camp for his 18th season!
Rising 2nd-8th
Week 1 (June 19-23)
Graphic Novels and Gaming
Campers will read and dissect graphic novels, learn from graphic novel authors and illustrators, and explore digital tools to create their own graphic stories. They’ll build and code games inspired by the world of graphic novels. No prior Minecraft experience needed. Led by Librarian and Minecraft enthusiast with over a decade of coding experience, Mia Gittlen!
Rising 5th-6th
Week 1 (June 19-23)
Writing with Matthew
Description coming soon!
Rising 5th-6th
Week 2 (June 26-30)
Coach Nick’s Basketball Camp
Hoop it up at Panther Basketball Camp! Designed to assist players of all skill levels, campers will improve upon proper shooting technique and footwork as well as ball handling and passing. Coach Nick, PS Varsity Coach, will be conducting camp for his 18th season!
Rising 2nd-8th
Week 2 (June 26-30)
Mythbusters Camp
Let’s spend a week using scientific investigation to either bust or confirm myths and urban legends. You’ll explore a myth, compare your thoughts and use science tools to figure it out. Can you pull a tablecloth out from a set table? What is the germiest spot in the school? Let’s find out the truth about these mysteries! Led by PS Science Teacher, Melody Gil!
Rising 5th-6th
Week 2 (June 26-30)
Speak Spanish and Cook!
Learn Spanish and Latin American culture through cooking authentic and delicious dishes from different regions. Explore different flavors and traditions while learning important language skills. Prepare and enjoy the most popular Latin American family foods. Isabel, PS Spanish Teacher, invites you to cook, play, and learn with her this summer!
Rising 5th-6th
Week 3 (July 3-7)
No camp on July 4!
Coach Nick’s Basketball Camp
Hoop it up at Panther Basketball Camp! Designed to assist players of all skill levels, campers will improve upon proper shooting technique and footwork as well as ball handling and passing. Coach Nick, PS Varsity Coach, will be conducting camp for his 18th season!
Rising 2nd-8th
Week 4 (July 10-14)
Volleyball Camp
Join us for a fun-filled camp focused on skill development, team building, game strategy, and competitive play. Learn the fundamentals of passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and serving through dynamic drills. Each day culminates in play where athletes put these skills into action!
Rising 4th-8th
Week 5 (July 17-21)
Intro to Filmmaking
Enjoy hands-on experience in visual storytelling, editing, and video production. Learn formative skills while working in teams and specialize on a production. Leave with a working knowledge of what it takes to build a story on film and a creative video screened for friends. PS Humanities Teacher, David Allen, brings back fan-favorite filmmaking class to 2023 PS Summer!
Rising 5th-6th
Week 5 (July 17-21)
Volleyball Camp
Join us for a fun-filled camp focused on skill development, team building, game strategy, and competitive play. Learn the fundamentals of passing, setting, hitting, blocking, and serving through dynamic drills. Each day culminates in play where athletes put these skills into action!
Rising 4th-8th