An Independent School • Grades 5-12

Investigative Learning Camp (Grades 5-8)

Exploration and play lead to serious learning at Lakeside's Investigative Learning Camp. Our camp is open to the public.

Students from any school entering grades 5-8 enjoy morning and afternoon classes in the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) realm. Campers are taught by dynamic middle-school teachers and supported by a diverse group of camp counselors who share campers’ passion for learning. 

PLEASE NOTE: Registration for all summer programming closed June 1st, 2025.

view existing registrations

If your child is currently registered for the ILC program, and you would like to indicate their alternative class preference, you can do so here. We will be in touch if a space becomes available.

Class options

Families register for individual weeks. Campers select one morning class and one afternoon class for each week of camp. Please note that some classes will be offered in certain weeks and not others. Classes that repeat for multiple weeks will cover the same material and activities, except for our Sports & Games class. Please do not sign up your camper(s) for the same class during multiple weeks.

Daily Schedule 2025

8-8:30 a.m.  Drop off
8:30-9 a.m.  Morning assembly
9 a.m.-12 p.m.  Morning class
12-12:20 p.m.  Lunch
12:30-3:30 p.m.  Afternoon class
3:30-4 p.m.  Pickup
3:30-6 p.m.  Aftercare (optional)

 

Questions?

SummerSchool@lakesideschool.org
206-440-2700

Summer at Lakeside office closures:

  • December 23 - 31, 2024
  • January 1, 2025
  • January 20, 2025
  • February 17 - 21, 2025
  • April 14 - 18, 2025
  • May 26, 2025
  • June 19, 2025
  • July 4, 2025

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