PreK and Kindergarten - College & Career Academies

Summer Experiences for Incoming PreK and Kindergarten Students

Get ready for Kindergarten ~ Enjoy play-based learning ~ Create art ~ Make friends ~ Have fun!

All PreK and Kindergarten summer camps are FULL for summer 2024.

NOTE: APS does not provide transportation for PreK-Kindergarten sites.

Bridge to Kindergarten

Bridge to Kindergarten (B2K) is for families in the Buchtel Cluster entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2024. Scholars will gain Kindergarten readiness skills to prepare for Kindergarten, including literacy, math, social-emotional, motor skills, and transition skills in a fun and engaging learning environment. We offer parents and guardians the Parents as Partners program with guidance and support to be involved in their child's learning and success. The program continues throughout the kindergarten year.

Eligibility: All incoming Kindergarten students
Program Locations: Schumacher CLC
Program Dates: July 22 - August 9
Daily Hours: 8:15am - 1:30pm

Countdown to Kindergarten - North Cluster Only

Ensure your APS elementary scholar is prepared for his/her transition to kindergarten by attending this session! Students will explore basic kindergarten readiness skills through play-based learning experiences!

Eligibility: Incoming Kindergarten students in the North cluster
Program Location: North High School
Program Dates: June 10 - June 28 (Weekdays only. No programming on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.)
Daily Hours: 8:30am - 11:30am

Countdown to Kindergarten - East Cluster Only

Ensure your APS elementary scholar is prepared for his/her transition to kindergarten by attending this session! Students will explore basic kindergarten readiness skills through play-based learning experiences!

Eligibility: Incoming Kindergarten students in the East cluster
Program Locations: Seiberling
Program Dates: June 10 - June 28 (Weekdays. No programming on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.)
Daily Hours: 8:30am - 11:30am

Countdown to Kindergarten - Garfield Cluster Only

Ensure your APS elementary scholar is prepared for his/her transition to kindergarten by attending this session. Students will explore basic kindergarten readiness skills through play-based learning experiences.

Eligibility: Incoming Kindergarten students in the Garfield cluster
Program Locations: Rimer
Program Dates: June 10 - June 28 (Weekdays. No programming on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.)
Daily Hours: 8:30am - 11:30am

Compassion Camp

Participants will explore what all living things need to live—shelter, food, water, air, and community—and how we can have compassion for the living earth. We will closely examine the interconnectedness of the whole earth and learn how to share in the goodness. Note: This is a faith-based program.

Eligibility: All incoming Pre-K and Kindergarten students
Program Location: Fairlawn United Church of Christ
Program Dates: June 10 - June 14 (Mon-Fri)
Daily Hours: 9:00am - 12:00pm

Boys & Girls Club Elementary

Provide youth with fun and engaging activities in the areas of healthy lifestyles, art, SEL, character and leadership development. We expose students to new activities and ideas that allow them to grow into productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Eligibility: All incoming Kindergarten students

Program Location: Helen Arnold
Program Dates: June 10 - July 31 (Weekdays only. No programming on Wednesday, June 19.)
Daily Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Camp Invention Kindergarten

Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar! Nationally acclaimed program, campers in grades K through 5 will team up with friends for hands-on open-ended STEM fun.

Eligibility: All incoming Kindergarten students

Program Locations: David Hill, King, Resnik, Rimer
Program Dates: June 3 - 7
Daily Hours: 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Program Location: Helen Arnold
Program Dates: July 29 - Aug 2
Daily Hours: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Program Location: McEbright
Program Dates: August 5 - 9
Daily Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

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