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Summer Program

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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 2024!
Whendy Costa
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) total weeks of Avis Middle School Programming for middle school students that includes deep dives into Spanish cooking, basketball, volleyball, filmmaking, and more.

Questions?

Contact our Extended Program team!

THE PROGRAMS

K-5th Grade Students

Tapscott Elementary School - 2024 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
  • *As of March 2024, we no longer require students to have Covid vaccination to attend

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 $430 (early bird pricing) or $475/week
  • Holiday Week Pricing $335 (early bird pricing) or $380 for week 1 (no camp on Juneteenth) and week 3 (no camp on 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 $375. (Please note: the week of Juneteenth (week 1) and July 4 (week 3) are $300/week.)

Campers at our middle school campus can choose their subject focus from a wide range of engaging, project-based learning topics including science, 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
  • 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!
  • **As of March 2024, we no longer require students to have Covid vaccination to attend

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 17-21)
No camp on June 19!
Earth Week
oceans, nature, gardening, bugs, insects, animal planet, climate, weather, environment, conservation, upcycling, trash fashion, natural phenomena, natural disasters, seasons, habitats
Week 2 (June 24-28)
Fantasy Week
sci-fi books, movies, and series, Harry Potter, Pokemon, Disney, fairy tales, mermaids, Atlantis, superheroes, fairies, unicorns, myths, legends, wizards, magic
Week 3 (July 1-5)
No camp on July 4!
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
Week 4 (July 8-12)
Space Week
Star Trek, Star Wars, planets, solar systems, astronauts, stars, constellations, moons, suns, space exploration, comets, galaxies, black holes
Week 5 (July 15-19)
Sports Week
sports, group games, teamwork, kinesiology, dance, relay races, the Olympics, history of a specific sport, famous athletes, science of the body
Week 6 (July 22-26)
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

Avis Middle School

Activities
Week
Theme
Activity Topics
Grades
Week 1 (June 17-21)
No camp on June 19!
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 19th season!
Rising 2nd-8th
Week 1 (June 17-21)
No camp on June 19!
Spanish Through Cooking
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-8th
Week 2 (June 24-28)
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 19th season!
Rising 2nd-8th
Week 2 (June 24-28)
Filmmaking Camp
Lights, Camera, Action! Do you love movies? Do you want to learn how to make your own films? Join us for our Intro to Filmmaking camp! Get hands-on experience filming, editing and creating your own short films and enjoy watching other student films to add to your toolbox of creativity!
Rising 5th-8th
Week 3 (July 1-5)
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 19th season!
Rising 2nd-8th
Week 4 (July 8-12)
Graphic Novels & Gaming
Campers will immerse themselves in the world of graphic novels and the powerful ways stories can be told by combining images and text. We will read and dissect graphic novels, learn from graphic novel authors and illustrators, and explore digital tools to create our own graphic stories. We will also build and code games inspired by the world of graphic novels using Minecraft Education Edition with command blocks, redstone circuits, and MakeCode. No prior Minecraft experience needed.
Rising 5th-8th
Week 5 (July 15-19)
Discovery Deep Dive
Who needs a television?! We invite you to join us in recreating the fun of your favorite Discovery Channel shows! Are you daring enough to dive into Shark Week? Or maybe you would like to test well-known myths like the Mythbusters? How about playing some Brain Games to challenge your mind? There is an adventure for everyone during this explorative and scientific week of camp, led by PS Science Teacher, Melody Gil!
Rising 5th-8th
Week 5 (July 15-19)
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 6 (July 22-26)
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