An Independent School • Grades 5-12

Investigative Learning Camp Jr. (Grades 3-4)

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

Students from any school entering grades 3-4 select two classes (a morning and an afternoon class) per week in the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art) realm. Campers are taught by dynamic elementary and middle-school teachers and supported by a diverse group of camp counselors who share campers’ passion for learning.

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Class options

Families register for individual weeks. Campers choose a morning class and an afternoon class for each week of camp. Please note that some classes will be offered certain weeks but 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 2026

8-8:30 a.m.  Drop off
8:30-8:45 a.m.  Morning gathering
8:45-10 a.m.  Morning class
10-10:30 a.m.  Snack and recess
10:30-11:45 a.m.  Morning class resumes
11:45 a.m.-12:10 p.m.  Lunch
12:10-12:30 p.m.  Recess
12:30-1:45 p.m.  Afternoon class
1:45-2 p.m.  Snack and recess
2-3:15 p.m.  Afternoon class resumes
3:15 p.m.  Closing gathering
3:30-4 p.m.  Pickup
4-6 p.m.  Aftercare (optional)

 

Frequently Asked Questions about ILC Jr.

Questions?

SummerSchool@lakesideschool.org
206-440-2700

Summer at Lakeside office closures:

  • December 22 - 31, 2025
  • January 1-2, 2026
  • January 29, 2026
  • February 16 - 20, 2026
  • April 13 - 17, 2026
  • May 25, 2026
  • June 19, 2026