This two-week class is open only to rising 7th and 8th graders.

In this two-week course, campers will learn how to create projects for social good with Python programming language. Students will learn how computers can use data to solve complex problems, exploring the ways AI can be used to predict heart disease, create social robots, assist with disaster relief, and navigate autonomous vehicles. Taught by instructors from Inspirit AI, this course emphasizes ethical responsibility, career paths in artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary applications. In our capstone project during week two, students will apply their newly acquired talents in a collaborative, challenging environment, working on an in-depth research project. Examples include allocating resources for disaster relief, sustainability improvements, sketch recognition, and creating a website to recommend movies. All levels of coding experience are welcome! Please read more here!

NOTE: In week two of this course, students will complete their capstone research project. While students may enroll in the first week only, for the full experience, students should enroll in both weeks. There is a $125 fee associated with each week of this course.

Do you dream of creating your own tunes and beats? Do you love listening to music? In this fun and creative camp, you’ll learn the basics of music production and editing using easy-to-use digital tools. Explore how to mix sounds, layer tracks, and bring your musical ideas to life. At the end of the week, we’ll celebrate with a class listening party where everyone gets to share their musical creations!

Do you look just like the rest of your family or very different? Have you ever wondered why people have the traits that they do? Take an active role in learning about DNA and genetics in this hands-on course. Throughout the week students will explore what genes do and how they work. By the end of the week students will apply their knowledge to create the genome of their own fictional creature.

Discover the power of Python! This course introduces coding through exciting, hands-on projects, from creating digital art to designing interactive games. Students will start by exploring Python basics with easy-to-follow examples before diving into customizing their projects as they build skills each day. Perfect for beginners, this course offers a fun and interactive way to get started with one of the world’s most popular programming languages!  

Work in teams to build and program LEGO Spike Prime robots! Robots will use motors and sensors to design moving scenes, complete tasks, drive around the room, and compete in a showcase at the end of the week. No prior building or programming experience required!

Enjoy math? Do you like to play with numbers? Do you love finding patterns? In this class, you will explore many areas of mathematics by solving puzzles and playing games. We will find mathematical patterns everywhere, and use it to make art and predict the future. Build your math and logic skills while you explore great math puzzles and games, some which have stumped people for generations and others which are completely new inventions.  Join us for some puzzle-solving fun!

During this intro to wildlife biology, campers will learn about the animals we can encounter in our own backyards and local parks! We’ll get up-close and hands-on with real museum specimens, learn how to use naturalist tools such as binoculars and field guides, and explore how to find our personal observation styles with nature sketches and sound maps. We will learn to identify Pacific Northwest wildlife by sight and sound. We will also investigate their scat, tracks, and other oft unnoticed and cryptic evidence of wildlife presence. Finally, we’ll put our newly acquired naturalist skills to the test with a field trip to one of the best wildlife-viewing spots in our city, Union Bay Natural Area!

Do you have an interest in other worlds and technologies? Do you enjoy fiction that makes you ponder, "What if ...?" In this course, students will read works of science fiction and fantasy to understand how the two genres differ and where they overlap. Using these texts as models, students will create a fantastical realm, develop the characters that inhabit these unique worlds, and consider plot lines that invite the reader on an adventure propelled by the question: What if ...?

Unleash your imagination and discover the exciting world of sculpture! In this hands-on class, students will explore various materials, including paper mâché, wire and clay to create unique 3D works of art. From building structures and textures to adding color and detail, students will learn essential sculpting techniques while designing and crafting their own creations. Whether making figures, animals, or abstract forms, this class is perfect for students eager to bring their ideas to life and develop their artistic skills in a fun and supportive environment. All experience levels are welcome!

Come learn how Dungeons and Dragons can make you a better writer, creator, and team player! During this camp you will learn how to craft interesting characters, build awesome worlds, and work together with your party to complete quests and save the day with a mixture of lessons and D&D play time! You'll get the chance to build and tell unique stories, using skills that can help you in everyday life like problem solving, communication, improvisation, and collaboration. Come join us in a land of learning and adventure! All levels of Dungeons & Dragons experience welcome, from first-time players to experienced dungeon masters.

We Affirm! In this class students will learn how to research, write, and present current-event topics. They will develop skills in public speaking, argumentation, and teamwork through Public Forum Debate. Have fun getting into friendly yet lively arguments about real-life issues!

Through chef demonstrations and hands-on cooking, you’ll learn a variety of cooking skills. We will discuss basic cooking methods and tips, ingredient selection, and plating techniques. Around the world you will go, having fun while learning to cook the fresh, exciting flavors of Asia; iconic cuisines of the Americas; and the aromatic flavors found throughout the Mediterranean. Our cooking boot camp will culminate in a friendly group “top chef” competition on the final day of our journey!

NOTE: this class is not recommended for campers with severe food allergies.

This two-week class is open only to rising 7th and 8th graders.

In this course, campers learn the skills necessary to become excellent tutors, babysitters, camp counselors, or coaches. Skills honed will include leadership, teamwork, and business planning. In the first week, campers will explore how young children play, learn, and communicate. Campers will reflect on their own talents and interests to create and deliver their own mini-lesson for younger children. In the second week of the program, campers will put on their entrepreneurial hats, developing their own teaching, tutoring, babysitting, or coaching service with a simple business plan. The second week also includes a Red Cross First Aid/CPR course taught by a certified instructor. This course is a great fit for 7th or 8th graders who love helping younger kids, honing their business sense, and helping families in their communities!

NOTE: In week two of this course, students will obtain their Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification. While students may enroll in the first week only, for the full experience (including CPR/First Aid certification), students should enroll in both weeks. There is a $40 fee associated with each week of this course.

Step into the shoes of an architect and engineer in this exciting course! Practice design thinking as you plan and create your own building model, bringing your vision to life. At the end of the week, visit our upper school campus to meet the industry experts behind our campus’s upcoming new building. Gain firsthand insight into how creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork shape the spaces we live and learn in!

Take a trip into the past to learn about the early days of Musical Theatre, and then fast-forward into discovering the pop/rock stylings that are heard on Broadway today. In addition to learning about how to create those styles with your voice, classes will also explore character development and finding a commanding stage presence, so that you act and sound like a star!

Take your learning to new heights by exploring the physics behind flight. Learn the elementary principles of flight such as lift, weight, thrust, drag, and about Bernoulli’s principle and Newton’s laws of motion. Engage in a variety of hands-on activities, such as parachute and glider construction, and NASA kite building, to help solidify your understanding of flight. Create paper airplanes that maximize speed and distance and enter them into friendly competitions with your fellow campers.

Run off your post-lunch energy by playing field sports! With a focus on fun and teamwork, our activity leaders will organize and coach a different game every day. Games may include: dodgeball, kickball, soccer, and capture-the-flag.

This two-week class is open only to rising 7th and 8th graders.

In this two-week course, campers will learn how to create projects for social good with Python programming language. Students will learn how computers can use data to solve complex problems, exploring the ways AI can be used to predict heart disease, create social robots, assist with disaster relief, and navigate autonomous vehicles. Taught by instructors from Inspirit AI, this course emphasizes ethical responsibility, career paths in artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary applications. In our capstone project during week two, students will apply their newly acquired talents in a collaborative, challenging environment, working on an in-depth research project. Examples include allocating resources for disaster relief, sustainability improvements, sketch recognition, and creating a website to recommend movies. All levels of coding experience are welcome! Please read more here!

NOTE: In week two of this course, students will complete their capstone research project. While students may enroll in the first week only, for the full experience, students should enroll in both weeks. There is a $125 fee associated with each week of this course.

In this course, you will delve into the world of comics, cartoons, and visual storytelling. We will explore a wide variety of illustration styles through various reading selections, including classic comic strips, political cartoons, and excerpts from manga and graphic novels. We will then create our own cartoons and comics, practicing how to express character and emotion by combining words and pictures. No artistic skills are required for this course, though a passion for doodling is strongly encouraged!

Dive into the exciting world of competition math as we unravel puzzles, patterns, and clever problem-solving tricks! Each day brings a new set of challenges—from geometry surprises to number-logic mysteries—that spark curiosity and build confidence. Students will learn strategies that prepare them for competitions like the AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS®, all while discovering the joy of creative problem solving. Through team relays, engaging activities, and lively discussions, campers strengthen both their reasoning and collaboration skills. The week will culminate in a lively and friendly team competition!

What does it take to solve a crime? Put your skills to the test to see if you can figure out who did it. Learn how to determine the blood type of a blood sample, analyze fingerprints left at the scene, examine hair and fiber samples, learn about DNA, and study bones. Assemble your evidence by the end of the week to identify the culprit.

Explore the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence! In this course, students will train models to recognize images, classify text, and create interactive AI-powered games using beginner-friendly tools. Each session introduces a new AI domain, and the course culminates in a final project of their own design. Experience with Scratch or Python is a plus, but not necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity!  

Discover the fundamentals of investing in this engaging summer class. Students will explore key concepts like stocks, ETFs, and personal finance through practical examples and hands-on activities. By the end of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of how markets work and the tools necessary to start building their own financial future.

Ever wonder why people do the things they do? Take a fast, fascinating tour of psychology as we explore how humans develop, learn, and interact with the world around them. Through hands-on activities, mini-experiments, and interactive games, you’ll discover how your brain works and pick up tools for understanding yourself and others better. We’ll tackle big questions like conformity, nature vs. nurture, and the ethics of studying people, all while thinking like real psychologists: curious, thoughtful, and ready to test ideas.

Work in teams to build and program LEGO Spike Prime robots! Robots will use motors and sensors to design moving scenes, complete tasks, drive around the room, and compete in a showcase at the end of the week. No prior building or programming experience required!

From microscopic copepods to underwater forests and massive sharks, the marine environment is teeming with impressive organisms, ecosystems, and phenomena to investigate. During this introductory marine biology course, we will learn about the diversity of marine ecosystems on Earth and then take a deeper dive into the organisms we’re most likely to encounter here on our beaches in the Puget Sound. We’ll use microscopes to take a close look at live plankton samples and we will also investigate some of the conservation issues that most impact our waters. At the end of the week we will visit the intertidal to observe and actually meet some of our favorite local marine species!

Discover the vibrant world of acrylic painting! In this dynamic class, students will learn essential acrylic techniques, from color mixing and brushwork to creating texture and depth. Whether painting landscapes, portraits, or abstract art, students will experiment with different styles and approaches to develop their own artistic expression. With hands-on guidance, each student will build confidence and skill while creating their own masterpieces on canvas. This class is perfect for young artists looking to explore the versatility of acrylics and expand their creative abilities!

Through chef demonstrations and hands-on cooking, you’ll learn a variety of cooking skills. We will discuss basic cooking methods and tips, ingredient selection, and plating techniques. Around the world you will go, having fun while learning to cook the fresh, exciting flavors of Asia; iconic cuisines of the Americas; and the aromatic flavors found throughout the Mediterranean. Our cooking boot camp will culminate in a friendly group “top chef” competition on the final day of our journey!

NOTE: this class is not recommended for campers with severe food allergies.

This two-week class is open only to rising 7th and 8th graders.

In this course, campers learn the skills necessary to become excellent tutors, babysitters, camp counselors, or coaches. Skills honed will include leadership, teamwork, and business planning. In the first week, campers will explore how young children play, learn, and communicate. Campers will reflect on their own talents and interests to create and deliver their own mini-lesson for younger children. In the second week of the program, campers will put on their entrepreneurial hats, developing their own teaching, tutoring, babysitting, or coaching service with a simple business plan. The second week also includes a Red Cross First Aid/CPR course taught by a certified instructor. This course is a great fit for 7th or 8th graders who love helping younger kids, honing their business sense, and helping families in their communities!

NOTE: In week two of this course, students will obtain their Red Cross First Aid/CPR certification. While students may enroll in the first week only, for the full experience (including CPR/First Aid certification), students should enroll in both weeks. There is a $40 fee associated with each week of this course.

Step into the shoes of an architect and engineer in this exciting course! Practice design thinking as you plan and create your own building model, bringing your vision to life. At the end of the week, visit our upper school campus to meet the industry experts behind our campus’s upcoming new building. Gain firsthand insight into how creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork shape the spaces we live and learn in!

Camp court is now in session! In this introductory Mock Trial class, students will learn critical thinking and public speaking skills through an engaging and interactive courtroom experience in which they role-play as attorneys and witnesses. Campers take on the roles of attorneys and witnesses as they practice writing opening statements, crafting closing arguments, and making objections. Along the way, they will develop confidence in communication and argumentation—while having plenty of fun bringing a case to life. Join us for a week of collaborative and creative mock trial learning and fun!

Discover what it takes to make it on Broadway as you explore what it is to be a "triple-threat" (singer/dancer/actor). Classes will involve developing acting skills, singing-techniques, and basic dance choreography. Whether you have performance experience or just like to sing in the shower, this is a chance to be inspired and reach for the stars!

Explore circuitry with a variety of hands-on activities. Construct a simple circuit by making bristlebots and brushbots and enter them in races with those of your fellow campers. Build an artbot that makes cool art designs, and a junkbot using a variety of recycled materials. Engage in sewing activities involving conductive thread and LEDs, and design and create your own plushy with facial features that light up. Learn how to do simple coding with the BBC micro:bit, a pocket-sized computer that has several built-in sensors. Continue learning about circuitry by creating fun and engaging games to play with your peers, using the micro:bit, test leads, tinfoil, and cardboard.

Run off your post-lunch energy by playing field sports! With a focus on fun and teamwork, our activity leaders will organize and coach a different game every day. Games may include: dodgeball, kickball, soccer, and capture-the-flag.

Campers have the opportunity to attend the athletic camp offered on the Upper School campus (accompanied by camp counselors) as their afternoon class. Our athletics camps are designed for beginning to intermediate athletes. Dedicated coaches and Lakeside varsity student-athletes create an inspiring, supportive environment for campers. There is an additional $55 fee for this option.   

Do you dream of creating your own tunes and beats? Do you love listening to music? In this fun and creative camp, you’ll learn the basics of music production and editing using easy-to-use digital tools. Explore how to mix sounds, layer tracks, and bring your musical ideas to life. At the end of the week, we’ll celebrate with a class listening party where everyone gets to share their musical creations!

Learn how to code animations, interactive art, and games! Start with simple shapes and build up to more sophisticated sprite-based games, using the same programming concepts and the design process computer scientists use daily. You will complete a personalized, interactive program that you can share on the Internet.

Do you look just like the rest of your family or very different? Have you ever wondered why people have the traits that they do? Take an active role in learning about DNA and genetics in this hands-on course. Throughout the week students will explore what genes do and how they work. By the end of the week students will apply their knowledge to create the genome of their own fictional creature.

Discover the power of Python! This course introduces coding through exciting, hands-on projects, from creating digital art to designing interactive games. Students will start by exploring Python basics with easy-to-follow examples before diving into customizing their projects as they build skills each day. Perfect for beginners, this course offers a fun and interactive way to get started with one of the world’s most popular programming languages!  

Enjoy math? Do you like to play with numbers? Do you love finding patterns? In this class, you will explore many areas of mathematics by solving puzzles and playing games. We will find mathematical patterns everywhere, and use it to make art and predict the future. Build your math and logic skills while you explore great math puzzles and games, some which have stumped people for generations and others which are completely new inventions.  Join us for some puzzle-solving fun!

This two-week class is open only to rising 7th and 8th graders.

All Rise! Camp Court is now in session. Designed for older campers (Gr.7-8) seeking a deeper challenge, this Mock Trial Intensive course delves into the strategy and structure behind real courtroom practice. Campers will explore legal concepts, refine persuasive techniques, and analyze the nuances of case theory. As they role-play as both attorneys and witnesses, students will craft and present compelling opening statements, closing arguments, and a wide range of objections. Perfect for aspiring future lawyers—or any student who loves building a strong, evidence-based case—this course goes beyond the basics to provide an immersive and energizing courtroom experience. 

NOTE: While students may enroll in the first week only, for the full experience (including a simulation trial), students should enroll in both weeks.

During this intro to wildlife biology, campers will learn about the animals we can encounter in our own backyards and local parks! We’ll get up-close and hands-on with real museum specimens, learn how to use naturalist tools such as binoculars and field guides, and explore how to find our personal observation styles with nature sketches and sound maps. We will learn to identify Pacific Northwest wildlife by sight and sound. We will also investigate their scat, tracks, and other oft unnoticed and cryptic evidence of wildlife presence. Finally, we’ll put our newly acquired naturalist skills to the test with a field trip to one of the best wildlife-viewing spots in our city, Union Bay Natural Area!

Have you ever wanted to make your own greeting cards or wall art? Have fun exploring the many ways to create art through printmaking! Students will learn a variety of printmaking methods, including stencils, reductive, additive, and linocut.

Do you have an interest in other worlds and technologies? Do you enjoy fiction that makes you ponder, "What if ...?" In this course, students will read works of science fiction and fantasy to understand how the two genres differ and where they overlap. Using these texts as models, students will create a fantastical realm, develop the characters that inhabit these unique worlds, and consider plot lines that invite the reader on an adventure propelled by the question: What if ...?

Come learn how Dungeons and Dragons can make you a better writer, creator, and team player! During this camp you will learn how to craft interesting characters, build awesome worlds, and work together with your party to complete quests and save the day with a mixture of lessons and D&D play time! You'll get the chance to build and tell unique stories, using skills that can help you in everyday life like problem solving, communication, improvisation, and collaboration. Come join us in a land of learning and adventure! All levels of Dungeons & Dragons experience welcome, from first-time players to experienced dungeon masters.

We Affirm! In this class students will learn how to research, write, and present current-event topics. They will develop skills in public speaking, argumentation, and teamwork through Public Forum Debate. Have fun getting into friendly yet lively arguments about real-life issues!

Through chef demonstrations and hands-on cooking, you’ll learn a variety of cooking skills. We will discuss basic cooking methods and tips, ingredient selection, and plating techniques. Around the world you will go, having fun while learning to cook the fresh, exciting flavors of Asia; iconic cuisines of the Americas; and the aromatic flavors found throughout the Mediterranean. Our cooking boot camp will culminate in a friendly group “top chef” competition on the final day of our journey!

NOTE: this class is not recommended for campers with severe food allergies.

What makes a product fly off the shelf? How do internet “influencers” successfully market products? What is an “elevator pitch”? If you have wondered about the answers to these questions, this is the course for you! Using the design- thinking process, learn to identify a market opportunity, create a marketing strategy, build a prototype, and pitch it to a panel of judges in a “Shark Tank”-like competition at the end of the week.

Take a trip into the past to learn about the early days of Musical Theatre, and then fast-forward into discovering the pop/rock stylings that are heard on Broadway today. In addition to learning about how to create those styles with your voice, classes will also explore character development and finding a commanding stage presence, so that you act and sound like a star!

Take your learning to new heights by exploring the physics behind flight. Learn the elementary principles of flight such as lift, weight, thrust, drag, and about Bernoulli’s principle and Newton’s laws of motion. Engage in a variety of hands-on activities, such as parachute and glider construction, and NASA kite building, to help solidify your understanding of flight. Create paper airplanes that maximize speed and distance and enter them into friendly competitions with your fellow campers.

Run off your post-lunch energy by playing field sports! With a focus on fun and teamwork, our activity leaders will organize and coach a different game every day. Games may include: dodgeball, kickball, soccer, and capture-the-flag.

Campers have the opportunity to attend the athletic camp offered on the Upper School campus (accompanied by camp counselors) as their afternoon class. Our athletics camps are designed for beginning to intermediate athletes. Dedicated coaches and Lakeside varsity student-athletes create an inspiring, supportive environment for campers. There is an additional $55 fee for this option. 

In this course, you will delve into the world of comics, cartoons, and visual storytelling. We will explore a wide variety of illustration styles through various reading selections, including classic comic strips, political cartoons, and excerpts from manga and graphic novels. We will then create our own cartoons and comics, practicing how to express character and emotion by combining words and pictures. No artistic skills are required for this course, though a passion for doodling is strongly encouraged!

Dive into the exciting world of competition math as we unravel puzzles, patterns, and clever problem-solving tricks! Each day brings a new set of challenges—from geometry surprises to number-logic mysteries—that spark curiosity and build confidence. Students will learn strategies that prepare them for competitions like the AMC 8 and MATHCOUNTS®, all while discovering the joy of creative problem solving. Through team relays, engaging activities, and lively discussions, campers strengthen both their reasoning and collaboration skills. The week will culminate in a lively and friendly team competition! 

What does it take to solve a crime? Put your skills to the test to see if you can figure out who did it. Learn how to determine the blood type of a blood sample, analyze fingerprints left at the scene, examine hair and fiber samples, learn about DNA, and study bones. Assemble your evidence by the end of the week to identify the culprit.

Drawing is the foundation of all art. During this action-packed week students will learn various techniques and complete a series of drawings and sketches. Skills covered will include drawing from life, value study, and incorporating the elements of design. Students will use a range of media such as pencil, ink, colored pencil, oil pastel, and charcoal. All levels of experience are welcome.

Explore the exciting world of Artificial Intelligence! In this course, students will train models to recognize images, classify text, and create interactive AI-powered games using beginner-friendly tools. Each session introduces a new AI domain, and the course culminates in a final project of their own design. Experience with Scratch or Python is a plus, but not necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity!  

Discover the fundamentals of investing in this engaging summer class. Students will explore key concepts like stocks, ETFs, and personal finance through practical examples and hands-on activities. By the end of the course, participants will have a foundational understanding of how markets work and the tools necessary to start building their own financial future.

Ever wonder why people do the things they do? Take a fast, fascinating tour of psychology as we explore how humans develop, learn, and interact with the world around them. Through hands-on activities, mini-experiments, and interactive games, you’ll discover how your brain works and pick up tools for understanding yourself and others better. We’ll tackle big questions like conformity, nature vs. nurture, and the ethics of studying people, all while thinking like real psychologists: curious, thoughtful, and ready to test ideas.

From microscopic copepods to underwater forests and massive sharks, the marine environment is teeming with impressive organisms, ecosystems, and phenomena to investigate. During this introductory marine biology course, we will learn about the diversity of marine ecosystems on Earth and then take a deeper dive into the organisms we’re most likely to encounter here on our beaches in the Puget Sound. We’ll use microscopes to take a close look at live plankton samples and we will also investigate some of the conservation issues that most impact our waters. At the end of the week we will visit the intertidal to observe and actually meet some of our favorite local marine species!

The course introduces the basic full stack skills (including database and API) necessary to develop mobile applications. Students will make amazing front-end interfaces, connecting to backend while learning how to code in JavaScript with either blocks or text.

This two-week class is open only to rising 7th and 8th graders.

All Rise! Camp Court is now in session. Designed for older campers (Gr.7-8) seeking a deeper challenge, this Mock Trial Intensive course delves into the strategy and structure behind real courtroom practice. Campers will explore legal concepts, refine persuasive techniques, and analyze the nuances of case theory. As they role-play as both attorneys and witnesses, students will craft and present compelling opening statements, closing arguments, and a wide range of objections. Perfect for aspiring future lawyers—or any student who loves building a strong, evidence-based case—this course goes beyond the basics to provide an immersive and energizing courtroom experience. 

NOTE: While students may enroll in the first week only, for the full experience (including a simulation trial), students should enroll in both weeks.

Through chef demonstrations and hands-on cooking, you’ll learn a variety of cooking skills. We will discuss basic cooking methods and tips, ingredient selection, and plating techniques. Around the world you will go, having fun while learning to cook the fresh, exciting flavors of Asia; iconic cuisines of the Americas; and the aromatic flavors found throughout the Mediterranean. Our cooking boot camp will culminate in a friendly group “top chef” competition on the final day of our journey!

NOTE: this class is not recommended for campers with severe food allergies.

What makes a product fly off the shelf? How do internet “influencers” successfully market products? What is an “elevator pitch”? If you have wondered about the answers to these questions, this is the course for you! Using the design- thinking process, learn to identify a market opportunity, create a marketing strategy, build a prototype, and pitch it to a panel of judges in a “Shark Tank”-like competition at the end of the week.

Camp court is now in session! In this introductory Mock Trial class, students will learn critical thinking and public speaking skills through an engaging and interactive courtroom experience in which they role-play as attorneys and witnesses. Campers take on the roles of attorneys and witnesses as they practice writing opening statements, crafting closing arguments, and making objections. Along the way, they will develop confidence in communication and argumentation—while having plenty of fun bringing a case to life. Join us for a week of collaborative and creative mock trial learning and fun!

Discover what it takes to make it on Broadway as you explore what it is to be a "triple-threat" (singer/dancer/actor). Classes will involve developing acting skills, singing-techniques, and basic dance choreography. Whether you have performance experience or just like to sing in the shower, this is a chance to be inspired and reach for the stars!

Explore circuitry with a variety of hands-on activities. Construct a simple circuit by making bristlebots and brushbots and enter them in races with those of your fellow campers. Build an artbot that makes cool art designs, and a junkbot using a variety of recycled materials. Engage in sewing activities involving conductive thread and LEDs, and design and create your own plushy with facial features that light up. Learn how to do simple coding with the BBC micro:bit, a pocket-sized computer that has several built-in sensors. Continue learning about circuitry by creating fun and engaging games to play with your peers, using the micro:bit, test leads, tinfoil, and cardboard.

Run off your post-lunch energy by playing field sports! With a focus on fun and teamwork, our activity leaders will organize and coach a different game every day. Games may include: dodgeball, kickball, soccer, and capture-the-flag.

Campers have the opportunity to attend the athletic camp offered on the Upper School campus (accompanied by camp counselors) as their afternoon class. Our athletics camps are designed for beginning to intermediate athletes. Dedicated coaches and Lakeside varsity student-athletes create an inspiring, supportive environment for campers. There is an additional $55 fee for this option.