Summer Camp 2020
The summer program at Carpe Diem Private Preschool – Frisco is 10 weeks of fun and learning for students who have a wide range of interests. Browse our schedule of programs here and reserve your child’s spot today!
We offer full day summer camp for students who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade in arts, humanities, sciences, and more! Camp is available for children ages 4-5, 6-8 and 9-12.
We offer full-day camp from 8:00 AM until 5:30 PM with STEM included!
Camp Schedules
Full Day Camp
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Reserve your child’s spot today!
10 Exciting Sessions
| Schedule: | Dates: |
|---|---|
| Week 1: | 6/1 – 6/5 |
| Week 2: | 6/8 – 6/12 |
| Week 3: | 6/15 – 6/19 |
| Week 4: | 6/22 – 6/26 |
| Week 5: | 6/29 – 7/3 |
| Week 6: | 7/6 – 7/10 |
| Week 7: | 7/13 – 7/17 |
| Week 8: | 7/20 – 7/24 |
| Week 9: | 7/27 – 7/31 |
| Week 10: | 8/3 – 8/7 |
Main Camp Themes
Week 1: Amazing Animal Kingdom
Campers will take a walk on the wild side, explore animals from all over the world and take a virtual field trip to the zoo.
Week 2: Splish Splash
Prepare to get wet at a local chlorinated splash pad and dive into our many hands-on water activities and experiments.
Week 3: Climbing to New Heights
We will stretch, move and climb to new heights with rock climbing and obstacle courses.
Week 4: In Our Own Backyard
Campers will learn about nature, plants and animals found right in their own backyards.
Week 5: Celebrating America
Fireworks, family, food and fun! Campers will celebrate some of our favorite American past times.
Week 6: Game On!
Strategy, cooperation and a little bit of luck are all we need to enjoy this week of games and team building.
Week 7: Science Spectacular
Campers will perform science experiments and take a virtual field trip to our local museums.
Week 8: Craft and Create
Imagination and creativity will be the themes for this week as we dabble in the arts.
Week 9: Castle Adventures
Campers will engage in hands-on activities as they create miniature ziplines and catapults.
Week 10: Fairy Tales and Fantasy
Campers will get lost in a book with storytelling, magic and make-believe.
Primary STEM Themes
Weeks 3 & 6: Introduction to Coding
This is the class for any kid who has ever played a video game or watched a cartoon and wondered how they were made. We introduce students to Scratch, a coding language created by MIT that is designed to help kids learn how to code. This class combines technology and creativity as kids learn the basics of coding and how to apply their knowledge to make video games and animations. The more they learn, the more details and effects they can add, which makes them want to learn more. This is a class for the beginner coder and no previous experience is necessary.
Weeks 4 & 9: Science of Building
Students get the opportunity to explore how science impacts how the world around us works. Some of our interactive group activities include building LED necklaces and foil boats, as well as studying the biomechanics of how a leaping lemur leaps and the chemical reaction of a volcano eruption. This module will open students’ eyes to the inner-working of the world and get them excited to learn more!
Weeks 5 & 10: Calculate the Possibilities
We take math off the page and put it where it exists – everywhere! Children learn the wonders of mathematics is a part of everything from science and engineering to music and sports. They also get to learn about fascinating mathematical concepts through interactive activities and group projects, such as learning about patterns and probability by creating a Pascal’s triangle, and about geometry by creating möbius strips. Through this module, students gain insight into how math is applied everywhere.
Weeks 7 & 8: Science of Making
From family homes and skyscrapers to highways and bridges, nearly every aspect of our lives is impacted by the structures we use. Students learn the basics of how structures are made through a series of fun and exciting hands-on activities that are designed especially for this age group. Students will see the world in a whole new way as they gain an understanding of how structures around them are made. They will also get chance to construct items, such as paper buildings and spinning helicopters as they become the engineers of tomorrow!
Elementary STEM Themes
Weeks 3 & 6: Introduction to Coding
This is the class for any kid who has ever played a video game or watched a cartoon and wondered how they were made. We introduce students to Scratch, a coding language created by MIT that is designed to help kids learn how to code. This class combines technology and creativity as kids learn the basics of coding and how to apply their knowledge to make video games and animations. The more they learn, the more details and effects they can add, which makes them want to learn more. This is a class for the beginner coder and no previous experience is necessary.
Weeks 4 & 9: Captivate and Accelerate
Students continue applying every aspect of STEM to take their building skills to the next level! Through games and group projects that spark their imagination and sharpen their critical thinking skills, this module shows students what they can do when they have the power of STEM. Examples of the activities we do include constructing mega marble runs and testing marshmallow structures in an earthquake simulator. This module challenges and captivates young minds and lets them see what they can accomplish with STEM.
Weeks 5 & 10: Compute to Win
We show students how numbers work in different areas, such as games, puzzles, and even art! Through individual lessons and group activities, we ponder math riddles, figure out number puzzles, and explore math-inspired art. This is a fun and interactive way to dig deep into the world of math. In this module, students don’t labor over math problems. Instead, they explore math possibilities.
Weeks 7 & 8: Science and Engineering in Action
Now it’s time to put some of our learning into action! Using everyday items that can be found around the house, students participate in activities and group projects that allow them to create and construct objects that demonstrate scientific principles. This might include a miniature zipline to represent gravity and fraction, or a catapult to represent kinetic energy. Daily lessons also include an array of other activities, such as scientific demonstrations, virtual field trips, team-based gaming, and more.