Summer Programs

List of 6 items.

• Greyhound Summer Camp (Grades K-6)

  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

  
  
  

  Pirate Week

  Ages 3-5
  
  

  The children will have fun with a variety of pirate themed activities. They will talk and dress like pirates, participate in music and movement activities, create art with different materials, and even go on a treasure hunt. The boys and girls play games together, and also spend a lot of time outside on the playground.

  
  

  Please contact Jennifer Steel at jsteel@ycds.org, for more information. 

  
  

  Date: June 9 - 13 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

  
  

  Price:$230

  
  
  

  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

  
  
  

  
  

  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

   

  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

  
  
  

• Academic Programs

   

  Math Skills 

  Grades 1-2

  
  

  Building A Strong Foundation for 1st/2nd Grade Students.
  
  

  Mathematics is a vital subject that plays a crucial role in the early education of your child. To ensure their continuous growth and prevent any setbacks during the summer break, we have developed an exclusive Math Camp tailored specifically for first and second grade students.

  Why Math Camp?
  
  During this specialized camp, your child will focus solely on strengthening their math skills by revisiting crucial concepts from the previous school year or gaining a head start on the upcoming academic year. Our Math Camp provides an immersive and engaging learning environment where your child can thrive.Using a variety of interactive activities such as games, one-on-one instruction, problem-solving tasks, and hands-on exercises, your child will actively learn and develop a solid foundation in mathematics. Join us for an unforgettable Math Camp experience that will empower your child with the mathematical skills they need to excel in their academic journey!

  
  Please contact Beatrice Heath for more information bheath3@ycds.org

  
  

  Schedule: July 21 - 25 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

  
  

  Price: $230

  
  

  Science Academy

  Grades 1-2

  
  

  Unleash your inner scientist at our Scientist Experiment Academy! Dive into a week of hands-on explorations where you will mix, fizz, build, and discover the wonders of science through engaging experiments while fostering curiosity and critical thinking skills! Join Bea Heath for this exciting week of science. (Due to the nature of the camp, all students will be required to bring in a long sleeve shirt to wear over their clothing.) 

  
  

  Contact Beatrice Heath with additional questions or information. bheath3@ycds.org

  
  

  Please contact Beatrice Heath for more information bheath3@ycds.org

  
  

  Schedule: July 28 - August 1 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

  
  

  Price: $230

  
  

  Reading Skills

  Grade 1-2

   

  Maintaining reading skills over the summer can be a challenge. This camp helps support your child’s reading skills by providing them with one-on-one time with a teacher, as well as small group instruction. Your child will have the opportunity to practice their reading skills from the previous year or get a jumpstart into their next school year.

   

  Our reading session will include a “book study” where students will participate in project-based activities that help bring a book to life. The participants will also make a reading journal that can be used to respond to literature all summer.

   

   

  Schedule: July 21-25 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

   

  Please contact Michelle Schneider at mshneider@ycds.org for more information.

   

  Price: $230

  
  
  

  Hola!

  Grade 1-2

   

  Students in Spanish summer enrichment will greet one one another each day in Spanish during Spanish morning meetings. Participants in this session will use TPR(total physical response) when learning

   

  Spanish songs and doing motions. Learners will use Spanish colors, numbers, foods, animals and question words while playing games.

   

  Students will participate in several Hispanic traditions including: hitting piñatas, making tortillas and dancing to merengue and salsa music.

   

  For questions regarding this camp, please contact Micah Pflaum mpflaum@ycds.org.

   

   

  Date: June 2 - 6 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

   

  Price: $230

  
  

• 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. 

  
  
  

  
  

  
  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. 

   

  
  
  

  
  
  

• Cooking and Crafts

  Disney  Adventures
  Grades K-2

  
  

  In this session, we are celebrating all things Disney ! Kid chefs will make themed Disney snacks and daily crafts, including decorating Disney journals and personalizing Mickey ears. We will also have Disney -themed trivia, games, movie clips, and more!

  
  

  Please contact Sarah Hartzell for more information at shartzell@ycds.org.  

  
  

  Date: July 7 - 11 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 

  
  

  Price: $230

• The Arts

  Creative Clay Creations Art   

  Grades 2-6
  
  

  Creative Clay Creations Art 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 hand building skills and glazing techniques, exploring surface finishes, colors, and textures to enhance their creations. This combines creativity and skill-building, providing a rich foundation in the art of clay.

  
  

  Please contact Amber Dacheux at adacheux@ycds.org for more information. 

  
  

  Date: June 23 - 27 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 

  
  

  Price:$260 

  
  

  Date: June 30 - July 3∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. *Closed Friday, July 4, 2025

  
  

  Price:$208 (4 day camp) 

  
  
  

  Printmaking Art 

  Grades 2-6

  Printmaking Art Summer 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.

  Please contact Amber Dacheux at adacheux@ycds.org for more information. 
  
  

  Date: June 2 - 6 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
  
  

  Price:$230
  
  

  Sculpture Art 

  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!

  
  Please contact Amber Dacheux at adacheux@ycds.org for more information. 

  
  Date: July 28 - August 1 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 

   

  Price:$260

  
  

  
  Fiber Arts 

  Grades 2-6
  
  

  Fiber Arts 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.

  
  Please contact Amber Dacheux at adacheux@ycds.org for more information. 

  
  Date: August 4 - 8 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

  
  Price:$230
  
  

  Drawing & Painting Sampler
  Grade 3-5
  
  Join us for a week of creativity in this fun art workshop! Students will explore drawing and painting techniques using pencils, markers, watercolors, and tempera paint. Each day offers hands-on projects like sketching, shading, and color mixing to spark creativity.
  
  By the end of the week, students will take home artwork they’re proud of—and might even find a new favorite hobby!
  
  Please contact Stacey Filippone at sfilippone@ycds.org, for more information. 

  Date: July 7 - 11 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 
  
  Price:$230
  
  

  
  Elementary Music Summer Program: Disney Edition!

  Grades K-2

  
  Calling all young musicians entering Kindergarten through 2nd grade! Join us for a magical summer program filled with the music of Disney!

  Throughout the program, students will sing beloved Disney songs, explore rhythms, and play both pitched and unpitched percussion instruments. Whether they're tapping out the beat to "The Lion King" or singing along to "Frozen," your child will experience the joy of music in a fun, supportive environment. Let’s make music and memories together!

  
  

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

  
  

  Price: $230

  
  

  Date: June 23 - 27 ∎ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  
  
  

  Summer Music Academy  

  Grades 2-5

  
  

  Get ready for a week of musical fun! Our music program, designed for students in 2nd through 5th grade, offers a variety of engaging activities, including singing solo and in groups, playing percussion instruments, and exploring rhythms with boomwhackers. 

  
  

  Participants will experience a wide range of music genres—from classical to Kidz Bop—making every day a new adventure in sound. Whether your child is a beginner or already passionate about music, they’ll build confidence, learn new skills, and make friends while having a blast. No experience needed—just bring your love for music!

  
  

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

  
  

  Price: $230

  
  

  Date: June 9 - 13 ∎ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m
  
  

  
  Kids Photography 

  Grades 5-8

  
  Unleash your student’s creativity this summer at our Kids Photography! Designed for young photographers in grades 5-8, this hands-on camp will teach the fundamentals of photography while exploring fun techniques to capture the world around us. From mastering camera settings to experimenting with light and composition, and will learn to see through a new lens and express their unique perspective. Participants will learn the history of photography, exposure, camera settings and more! There will be games to make the camp extra fun and your student will learn a new, creative skill while having a blast! 

  
  With outdoor adventures, exciting photo challenges, and expert guidance, participants will develop skills to take photos from snapshots to masterpieces. Whether they're a beginner or already passionate about photography, this camp will help your student take creativity to the next level.

  
  Join us for a week full of fun, learning, and of course, amazing photos!

  
  

  Please contact Nicole Openshaw for more information at nopenshaw@ycds.org.   

  
  
  

  Date: July 21 - 25 - 11 ∎ 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. 

  
  
  

  Price: $230
  
  
  

  Story Sketchers: Comic Creation Camp

  Grades 2-6

  
  

  Dive into the exciting world of cartoons! In this camp, young artists will create and illustrate their own cartoon characters and stories, learning the essentials of cartooning. 

  They'll explore character design, storyboarding, visual storytelling, and humor to bring their unique ideas to life. With hands-on activities, campers will develop skills in both writing and drawing, creating fun and engaging cartoon strips and scenes that showcase their creativity and personality. Perfect for budding storytellers and illustrators!

  
  

  Please contact Amber Dacheux at Adacheux@ycds.org or Madeline Mirasol at mmirasol@ycds.org for more information. 

  
  

  Date: June 9 - 13 ∎ 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

  
  

  Price: $230