Summer Camps

Registration is open!

We are happy to announce that our Summer Camps' registrations are open, and we're looking forward to giving our students the best experience!

All camps will follow the same schedule running from 10 am to 2 pm.  Early drop off & late pick up options are available, starting as early as 9 am to as late as 3 pm. 

Physics Playground Camps (2 Weeks)

Led by experienced instructors with a PhD and Masters in Engineering, this kid-friendly makerspace experience turns advanced physics into a hands-on playground for curious kids! No prebuilt kits, all projects will be designed and built from basic components by the students themselves.  A small group size with a low student/instructor ratio ensures that every child has the personal attention and support they need.

June 22-26 – Week 1 – Mechanical Wonders

This week we will master structural engineering and simple machines!  Using specially designed gears, pulleys, ball bearings, various 3D-printed parts, and hydraulic systems, our students will design and build intricate structures, fast vehicles, working siege machines, and marble runs!

July 27-31 – Week 2 – Magic of Invisible Forces

Explore the science of the unseen!  This week our students will learn about electricity by creating projects with LED lights and motors, explore the science of sound and light, and build their own telescopes, musical instruments, lanterns, and custom light swords!

Note: Completing Week 1 is not required for Week 2

Extended Care

Extended Care time is a fun, "behind-the-scenes" experience. When kids arrive, they get to hang out with the teachers, see the equipment boxes for the day get unpacked, and even help set up the daily physics demos if they want to!

They can also use the time to get a head start on their engineering projects, finish up work from the day before, or enjoy our collection of Legos, blocks, and board games. Same goes for the afternoon – they can use the extra time to finish their projects, discuss the day's science topic with the teachers, and play solo or with other kids. It’s very flexible and tailored to what they feel like doing that morning/afternoon!

Remember to Bring

Students bring their own food, so please pack ample lunch, snacks, and bring a water bottle.  Weather permitting, the lunch break will be held outside.  We'll stick to shaded areas, but if your child is predisposed to running around in the sunshine, please slather 'em with sunscreen or give other adequate sun protection.

These camps are being hosted through Lafayette Parks and Rec at the Stanley Middle School campus, 3455 School St. Lafayette CA, 94549. Because they are hosting us, registration and payment will be handled through their website. Please click on the button to sign up.

Math Playtime Camp (1 Week only!)

More math over summer break? Bring it on! Forget the worksheets, it's playtime!

Inspired by renowned Math Circles, we invite 3rd to 5th graders to play games, engineer intricate structures, enjoy solving mysteries and logic puzzles, and discover the beauty of math by making colorful patterns and designs.  This is a safe and supportive place to discuss and share your thinking, get creative, be brave, use your imagination, and try new things without fear of failure.  Expect lots of play and imagination, group discussions, some creative mess, and zero worksheets or homework!

July 6–10 – Math Everywhere You Look

Do you know that math is hidden in plain sight all around us?  We invite curious minds to explore deep math concepts through fun math problems, logic puzzles, and clever board games.  Together we will look at beautiful patterns behind everyday life events, uncover the math behind optics, prisms, and forced-perspective illusions — even build your own optical illusion model to take home!  We want to share with kids our view of math as a vibrant, collaborative, and fun way to explore the world around us!

Extended Care

Extended Care time is a fun, "behind-the-scenes" experience. When kids arrive, they get to hang out with the teachers, see the equipment boxes for the day get unpacked, and even help set up the daily demos if they want to!

They can also use the time to get a head start on their daily fun, finish up ideas from the day before, or enjoy our collection of Legos, blocks, and board games. Same goes for the afternoon – they can use the extra time to finish their projects, discuss the day's topics with the teachers, and play solo or with other kids. It’s very flexible and tailored to what they feel like doing that morning/afternoon!

Remember to Bring

Students bring their own food, so please pack ample lunch, snacks, and bring a water bottle.  Weather permitting, the lunch break will be held outside.  We'll stick to shaded areas, but if your child is predisposed to running around in the sunshine, please slather 'em with sunscreen or give other adequate sun protection.

This camp will be hosted directly by us in the Oak Room at the Lafayette Library, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549.  Registration for the camp is handled directly through our website, and we are accepting payment via Zelle, check, or cash.