Summer Programs

List of 5 items.

• Greyhound Summer Camp (Grades K-6)

  Greyhound Summer Camp
  Grades K - 6th (Must have completed kindergarten to enroll)
  
  Week of June 1 - week of August 3(10 weeks)
  8 00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

  Before care begins at 7: 15 a.m.

  Extended day until 5:30 p.m.

  $330 week/ $395 with extended day options

  
  

   Greyhound Summer Camp Information
  

  • Enrollment is based on the student's grade as of September 1, 2025 (Example: Ending 1st grade will register for 1st grade)
  • 12:1 student, counselor ratio
  • Weekly themes and field trips
  • Swimming on Fridays at Green Valley
  • Program fees include a nutritious lunch and snacks
  • Drop-off is 8 a.m. and pick-up is 4 p.m.
  • Before care and extended care is available starting at 7:15 a.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m.  for an additional fee
  • Register for 4 or more weeks at one time and receive a 10% discount on the weekly program fee
  • Register a sibling for 4 or more weeks at a time and receive an additional 10% discount on the weekly program fee
  • After June 1, 2026, any cancellation or absence of any week from camp will still be charged the full billable amount

  
  For questions regarding Greyhound Summer Camp, please contact summercamps@ycds.org.

• Preschool Summer Programs

  Camp Fairy Tales

  Ages 3-5 
  
  

  This camp will be filled with imaginative play. The children will become princesses, princes, knights, dragons, and other characters involved in the fairy tales that will be read. The boys and girls will play games together, create art, listen to many stories, and participate in a couple simple cooking projects. 

  
  

  For more information please contact Jennifer Steel at jsteel@ycds.org.  

   

  Price: $250 

  
  

  Date: June 1 - 5 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 10 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  

  Carnival Camp  

  3-5 years old 

  
  

  The children will be immersed in a carnival-like atmosphere with games, prizes, music, balloons, and treats. The boys and girls will use their creativity in making some of the carnival games, and will also participate in a cooking project. There will even be a day when everyone will dress up like clowns.

  
  

  For more information please contact Jennifer Steel at jsteel@ycds.org.  

   

  Price: $250 

  
  

  Date: June 8 - 12 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 10 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  
  Camp Out

  3-5 years old 

   

  Does your child love the great outdoors? In this session, preschoolers will transform the classroom into an indoor campground. The children will work together to create a campfire in the block center, go on nature walks around the school yard, play games, pretend to fish, make crafts, and learn about forest animals and insects. We will also make s’mores as a snack. Each day, we will read stories and sing songs by the campfire. 

   

  For more information please contact Jessica Bankert at jbanker2@ycds.org. 

  
  

  Price: $250

  
  

  Date: July 13 -17

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 10 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  
  

  Dinosaur Camp 

  3-5 years old 
  

  
  Does your child love dinosaurs? In this dinosaur summer camp, preschoolers will learn all about fossils, dinosaurs, paleontology, and more through hands-on experiments, activities, and imaginative play. The children will engage in dinosaur digs to unearth fossils, create their own salt dough fossils, and learn to identify different dinosaurs. Throughout the week, your child will make dinosaur crafts, play games, read books, and move their bodies like dinosaurs with music and movement activities. 

  
  

  For more information please contact Jessica Bankert at jbanker2@ycds.org. 

  
  

  Price: $250

  
  

  Date: July 20 - 24

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 10 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  
  

• Academic Camps

  Math Olympics Camp

  Grades 2-3

   

  Get ready to run, jump, and think like math champions at our 2nd–3rd Grade Math Olympics Camp!  

  
  

  Students will compete in fun, Olympic-style math games that get them up and moving while practicing important math skills like addition, subtraction, problem-solving, and logical thinking. 

  
  

  Through hands-on challenges, team events, and active play, kids will build confidence, teamwork, and a love for math—all while having a blast. Let the Math Olympics begin!

  
  
  

  Contact Ellen Crites at ecrites@ycds.org for more information.

   

  Price: $250

  
  

  Date: July 6 - 10 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.
  
  
  Poetry Camp

  Grades 4-5  

  
  Is your child a budding storyteller, a curious observer, or a creative spirit with a love for words? Greyhound Poetry Camp is for you! Throughout the week, young poets will journey through the diverse world of poetry, discovering that poems can be about anything—from personal feelings and favorite objects to nature and funny stories. 

  
  This camp is perfect for any 4th or 5th grader who enjoys reading, writing, or simply being creative. All skill levels are welcome, as the focus is on participation, discovery, and fun! 

  
  

  Each day is a new adventure, blending group instruction with independent creative time:

  • Interactive Workshops: Students participate in dynamic mini-lessons and collaborative writing sessions.
  • Hands-on Projects: Creating original poems,  poetry collages, found poetry, illustrated poetry,  and more.
  • Activities: Sensory hikes, poetry games, performances, and more.

  
  

  Please contact Molly Wertz for more information at mwertz@ycds.org.

  
  Price for Session 1: $250

  Price for Session 2: $200 (4 day discount price) 

  
  Dates: June 1 - 5
  & 
  

  Date: June 15 - 18 (Closed on Friday, June 19) 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.
  
  
  The Great Math Escape Camp

  Grades 4 - 5

  
  Get ready for The Great Math Escape! In this exciting 4th–5th grade math camp, students will crack codes, solve puzzles, and race against the clock in escape-room–style challenges that bring math to life. 

  
  

  Through hands-on math games and active problem-solving, campers will move, collaborate, and think critically while strengthening skills like logic, computation, and teamwork—all while having a blast escaping each challenge!

  
  
  

  Contact Ellen Crites at ecrites@ycds.org for more information.

   

  Price: $250

  
  

  Date: July 13 - 17 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m
  
  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.
  
  

  
  Reading Around the World
  Grades 2-3
  
  

  Pack your bags for a reading adventure around the world! Campers will receive their own “passport” and travel to new countries through stories, games, and creative reading activities.
  
  Each day brings a new destination as students explore different cultures, build reading skills, and collect passport stamps along the way.
  
  Through read-alouds, group discussions, hands-on projects, and imaginative play, campers will strengthen comprehension, vocabulary, and a love of reading while developing curiosity and appreciation for the world around them.

  
  

  Contact Sarah Nevin at snevin@ycds.org for more information.

   

  Price: $250

  
  

  Date:  June 1 -  5

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m
  
  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

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• Robotics, Science, and STEAM Programs

  First Lego League - Digging Deep!

  Grade 4th-8th

  
  

  The exploration of the earth and the artifacts buried beneath it creates a perfect challenge for aspiring engineers. Join the YCDS FTC teams - the Gearhounds #9242 and the Hackin' Hounds #21234 - in tackling tasks that will simulate what engineers consider when designing equipment to search below ground in the quest to understand our history.

   

  Using the LEGO SPIKE Prime platform and the engineering design process, campers will build and program customizable robots that will recover artifacts, explore ancient tools, analyze buried structures, excavate ground layers, flag dig sites, and more. Students will learn and practice navigating to specific locations, collecting and moving materials, and identifying the environment with sensors. Basic programming skills will be highlighted, introducing new programmers to computer science. 

   

  Creativity, perseverance, and teamwork will be celebrated and encouraged. 3-2-1 LEGO!

   

  Please contact Elizabeth Charleston for more information at echarles@ycds.org

   

  Date: June 1 - 5  
  &
  Date: June 22 - 12

   

  Price: $275 Per Session

   

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

  
  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 15 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  

  
  First Lego League Advanced - Digging Deeper!
  

  Grade 4th-8th 

   

  The exploration of the earth and the artifacts buried beneath it creates a perfect challenge for aspiring engineers. Join the YCDS FTC teams - the Gearhounds #9242 and the Hackin' Hounds #21234 - in tackling tasks that will simulate what engineers consider when designing equipment to search below ground in the quest to understand our history.

   

  Using the LEGO SPIKE Prime platform and the engineering design process, campers will build robots with advanced mechanical design features, and program them to recover artifacts, explore ancient tools, analyze buried structures, excavate ground layers, flag dig sites, and more. Students will learn and practice advanced navigation using a variety of sensors, and they will program with a focus on efficiency as they tackle a series of mission challenges, extending the skills of experienced programmers. 

   

  Creativity, perseverance, and teamwork will be celebrated and encouraged. 3-2-1 LEGO!

   

  Please contact Elizabeth Charleston for more information at echarles@ycds.org

   

  Dates: June 8 - 12
  &
  Dates: June 29 - July 2 (4 day camp) 

   

  Price: $275 for Session 1
  Price: $220 for Session 2 (Closed Friday, July 3)

  
  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
  
  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 15 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  

  STEAM Storybook Camp

  Grades 1-3

  
  

  Step into a world where stories come to life through building, experimenting, and inventing! In this exciting STEAM Storybook Camp, students in Grades 1–3 will explore favorite children’s books while designing strong structures, solving science mysteries, creating moving inventions, and building a planet-friendly city. 

   

  Each day is packed with hands-on challenges, teamwork, creativity, and just the right amount of trial and error. Campers will think like engineers, scientists, and designers—all while having a blast. If your child loves stories, building, and big ideas, this is the camp for them!

  
  

  Please contact Elizabeth Charleston for more information at echarles@ycds.org

   

  Date: July 13 -17

   

  Price: $275 

   

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  
  

  LEGO STEAM Carnival Camp

  Grades 1-3

  
  

  Join us for a high-energy LEGO® STEAM Carnival Camp! In this exciting summer camp for Grades 1–3, campers will use LEGO bricks to build and test their own carnival games while exploring how energy makes things move, speed up, slow down, and collide. 

  
  

  Kids will predict what happens when objects crash, discover how speed and energy are connected, and experiment with how energy transfers and changes between potential and kinetic forms. 

  
  

  Through building, testing, and improving their games, campers will work together, share ideas, and think like real engineers and scientists. It’s a week of creativity, collaboration, and hands-on fun—where learning really comes to life!

  
  

  Please contact Elizabeth Charleston for more information at echarles@ycds.org

   

  Date: July 20 - 24

   

  Price: $275 

   

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  
  

• The Arts

  Summer Rock Music Camp
  Grades 3–6
  
  

  Get ready to jam, create, and rock out! Join us for a week-long music camp where students will learn ukulele, bucket drumming, classroom instruments, and singing—all with a rock-and-pop twist!

  
  Campers will explore their favorite songs, build new musical skills, work as a band, and bring lots of energy and creativity to the stage. From strumming to drumming to singing loud and proud, everyone will have a chance to shine!

  
  At the end of the week, we’ll put on a live showcase to share our awesome tunes with family and friends. No experience needed—just bring your love of music and get ready to rock!

  
  

  For more information please contact Tracey Gischel at tshindle@ycds.org. 

  
  

  Price: $ 250

  
  Date: June 1 - 5 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.
  
  
  

  Creative Clay Creations Art Camp 

  Grades 2-6
  
  

  Creative Clay Creations Art Camp invites young artists to dive into the world of clay sculpting, where they’ll spend five mornings shaping both functional and decorative pieces. Using techniques such as slab, coil, and pinch sculpting, they’ll bring their ideas to life with unique textures and forms. 

  
  Artists will learn essential handbuilding skills and glazing techniques, exploring surface finishes, colors, and textures to enhance their creations. This camp combines creativity and skill-building, providing a rich foundation in the art of clay.

  
  Contact Amber Dacheux at adacheux@ycds.org for more information.

   

  Price: $ 275 for Session 1 and 2
  Price: $220 for Session 3 (4 day discount price)

  
  

  Date: June 1 - 5 Session 1 
  Date: June 8 - 12 Session 2
  Date: June 15-18 Session 3 (Closed Friday, June 19)

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  Art in Nature

  Grades 1 - 3 

  
  Does your little one love to paint, draw, and build? They’ll love spending their summer morning creatively experimenting and building motor skills. They’ll get to explore, play, and create in the great outdoors. They’ll create all week, and we’ll try to have a mini art show the last day.

   

  For more information please contact Jeannine Dabb at jdabb@ycds.org.  

   

  Price: $250 

  
  

  Date: June 8 - 12 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  Summer Songwriting Camp

  Grades 3–6
  

  Calling all young creators! Join us for a week-long music camp where students become real songwriters. Campers will explore how songs are built—learning about song structure, catchy melodies, chord progressions, and lyric writing.

  
  Throughout the week, students will work on writing their very own original songs, turning ideas into music and words into the next chart-topping hit! From brainstorming to performing, campers will collaborate, create, and discover their musical voice.

  
  To celebrate our hard work, we’ll end the week with a special showcase where students can perform their original pieces for family and friends.

  No experience needed—just imagination, creativity, and a love of music!

  
  

  For more information please contact Tracey Gischel at tshindle@ycds.org. 

  
  

  Price: $250 

  
  

  Date: June 8 - 12 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  Art Around the World

  Grades 3-5
  
  

  Pack your imagination as we take an artistic trip across the globe! Students will learn about different cultures by creating art inspired by countries and traditions from around the world. 

  
  Projects will stay simple and fun, such as paper weaving inspired by African textiles, easy Japanese koi fish mobiles, Mexican papel picado–style cutouts, Aboriginal dot-art animals, and Scandinavian folk-art flowers. 

  
  Along the way, students will explore color, pattern, and storytelling while discovering how different cultures use art to share ideas. This is a perfect workshop for curious young artists who love exploring the world through creativity.
  
  

  For more information please contact Stacey Filippone at sfilippone@ycds.org. 

  
  

  Price: $220 (4 day discount price)

  
  

  Date: June 15 - 18 (Closed on Friday, June 19) 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  
  

  Book Making 

  Grades 3–5

  
  In this inspiring workshop, students will learn how to turn blank pages into their very own books! Each day introduces a fun and creative style of bookmaking, such as comic books, pop-up books, and flip books. 

  
  Students will design colorful covers, create characters, add illustrations, and bring their ideas to life through playful visuals and creative layouts. By the end of the week, each artist will take home a collection of imaginative books they designed and created from start to finish.

  
  For more information please contact Elia Filippone at efilippone@ycds.org. 

  
  

  Price: $200 (4 day discount price) 

  
  

  Date: June 15 - 18 (Closed on Friday, June 19) 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  
  

  Sculpture Art Camp 

  Grades 2-6

  
  Sculpture Art Summer Camp invites young artists to explore the world of three-dimensional art. Through hands-on projects, artists will learn various sculpting techniques using paper mache, wire, cardboard, wood, and clay to create both functional and decorative pieces. 

   

  They’ll develop skills in shaping, molding, and assembling while exploring texture, form, and design. This camp encourages creativity and provides a fun, engaging environment for artists to bring their ideas to life in 3D!

   

  Contact Amber Dacheux at adacheux@ycds.org for more information.

   

  Price: $275

  
  

  Date: June 22 - 26 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.
  
  
  

  Art Sampler 

  Grades 3–5
  

  
  This workshop is perfect for young artists who want to try a little bit of everything! Students will explore drawing, painting, collage, and simple sculpture over the course of the week.

  
  Each day focuses on a different medium or technique, giving students the chance to experiment and discover what they enjoy most. With plenty of room for creativity and self-expression, this class is a fun way to build confidence and develop new art skills.

  
  For more information please contact Stacey Filippone at sfilippone@ycds.org. 

  
  

  Price: $275

  
  

  Date: June 22 - 26

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.
  
  

  
  Stop Motion Animation Sampler

  Grades 3–5

  
  Lights, camera, action! Your ideas come to life in this beginner-friendly stop motion workshop. Students will learn how to create their own mini movies using toys, paper cutouts, clay characters, and drawing while using the stop motion app on the iPad. 

  
  They will design simple sets, draw out their animation ideas, and photograph their scenes frame by frame. No prior experience is needed, just imagination. By the end of the week, each student will have a collection of short animations they created themselves.

  
  For more information please contact Elia Filippone at efilippone@ycds.org. 

  
  

  Price: $250

  
  

  Date: June 22 - 26 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m
  

  
  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  Printmaking Art Camp

  Grades 2-6

  
  Printmaking Art Summer Camp introduces young artists to the exciting world of printmaking. Participants will explore techniques such as collagraph, monoprint, and relief printing, using various materials to create unique, textured designs.
  
  They’ll learn about layering, composition, and color application, while experimenting with different printmaking processes. This camp provides a hands-on experience that encourages creativity and helps artists develop their own style through the art of printmaking. 

  
  

  Contact Amber Dacheux at adacheux@ycds.org for more information.

   

  Price: $275

  
  

  Date: July 6 - 10 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  
  Creative Process in Nature

  Grades: 1-5

  
  Does your child love the outdoors? Do they love art? So do I! Spend the morning grounding ourselves and diving into creative processing outdoors. We’ll actively seek out interesting things to inspire us on our walks and document these things through the artistic process.
  
  Poetry, painting, drawing, sculpture, or acting can be used in this adventure. They’ll create all week, and we’ll try to have a mini art show the last day. 

  
  

  For more information please contact Jeannine Dabb at jdabb@ycds.org.  

   

  Price: $250

  
  

  Date: July 13 - 17 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  Craft Sampler 

  Grades 3–5

  
  Get ready for a week full of creativity! In this hands-on craft workshop, students will explore a variety of fun, easy-to-use materials such as colorful papers, felt, yarn, pom-poms, paints, craft sticks, stickers, decorative tapes, and more. 

  
  Each day features a new creative activity that lets students experiment with different textures, tools, and techniques. This workshop is perfect for young makers who love trying new things, working with bright and playful materials, and bringing home something imaginative every day.

  
  For more information please contact Stacey Filippone at sfilippone@ycds.org. 

  
  

  Price: $275

  
  

  Date: July 13 -17

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 12 participants will be enrolled in this camp.

  
  Fiber Art Camp

  Grades 2-6

  
  Fiber Art Summer Camp offers young artists the chance to explore the world of textiles through hands-on projects. Participants will experiment with techniques like weaving, stitching, embroidery, dying, wet felting, and needle felting to create unique works of art.
  
  They'll learn how to use a variety of materials, from yarns to fabrics, while developing skills in texture, pattern, and color. This camp encourages creativity and self-expression, allowing artists to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind fiber art pieces.

  
  

  Contact Amber Dacheux at adacheux@ycds.org for more information.

   

  Price: $275

  
  

  Date: July 27 - 31 

  
  

  Time: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m

  
  

  Minimum/Maximum: A minimum of 6 participants are needed to run this program. A maximum of 15 participants will be enrolled in this camp.