AM/ PM Camp only registration includes 2 hours of themed activities. Full day option includes both AM and PM camps as well a variety of activities including move and groove time, team building, recess, snack and lunch provided by Nutrition Services AM Camp Wings of Wonder: Butterfly Discovery 9:30am-11:30am Wings of Wonder: Butterfly Discovery: Spread your wings at Wings of Wonder where curiosity takes flight! Come explore the fascinating world of butterflies through interactive science, creative art projects, games, and nature-inspired challenges. From life cycles to colorful wing designs, this camp celebrates growth, creativity, and the magic of transformation. PM Camp Clay Creatures 1:30pm-3:30pm Clay Creatures: Explore the wonderful world of sculpting! Students will create a variety of fun and imaginative creatures using different kinds of clay. Express yourself creatively by getting your hands dirty and bringing your creatures to life. Come get crazy! Full Day AM + PM Camp Wings of Wonder: Butterfly Discovery + Clay Creatures 9:00am- 4:00pm Full Day opportunity includes AM & PM camps as well as a variety of activities including Recess, Daily Special (fun themed based activity) and an afternoon snack. Full Day Schedule 9:00-9:30 Recess 9:30-11:30 AM Camp 11:30-12:30 Lunch and Recess 12:30-1:30 Daily Special 1:30-3:30 PM Camp 3:30-4 Snack/ Pick Up *Lunch is provided for free by Nutrition Services. Follow the link to see an updated menu Summer Lunch Menu This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection. To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

In this activity, students get to imagine a different conclusion for a story they’ve read. After discussing the original ending, they brainstorm new ways the story could finish—maybe the hero makes a different choice, a problem is solved in a creative way, or a surprising twist happens. Students can write their alternate ending as a short story, comic strip, or illustrated scene. This activity encourages creativity, critical thinking, and deeper understanding of the story’s plot and characters This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Each school receives one free class as part of our commitment to equity. These offerings are designed specifically to increase access for students who attend that school, especially those who may not have the financial means to participate in enrichment. To support this purpose, free classes are reserved for students enrolled at the hosting school.

AM/ PM Camp only registration includes 2 hours of themed activities. Full day option includes both AM and PM camps as well a variety of activities including a daily special recess, snack and lunch provided by Nutrition Services AM Camp only Fairytale Adventures 9:30am-11:30am Fairytale Friends: Want to explore a world of mermaids, fairies, and enchantment creatures? We welcome your child to this week that's filled with imagination! Grab some pixie dust and prepare for a magic-filled adventure. PM Camp Dragon Quest 1:30pm-3:30pm Dragon Quest: Embark on a mythical adventure with the Dragon Quest Club! We invite young adventurers to explore the world of dragons, knights, magic, and legendary quests through creative storytelling and crafts. Full Day AM + PM Camp Fairytale Adventures + Dragon Quest 9:00am- 4:00pm Full Day opportunity includes AM & PM camps as well as a variety of activities including Recess, Daily Special (fun themed based activity) and an afternoon snack. Full Day Schedule 9:00-9:30 Recess 9:30-11:30 AM Camp 11:30-12:30 Lunch and Recess 12:30-1:30 Daily Special 1:30-3:30 PM Camp 3:30-4 Snack/ Pick Up *Lunch is provided for free by Nutrition Services. Follow the link to see an updated menu Summer Lunch Menu This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection. To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

AM/ PM Camp only registration includes 2 hours of themed activities. Full day option includes both AM and PM camps as well a variety of activities including move and groove time, team building, recess, snack and lunch provided by Nutrition Services AM Camp Young Innovators 9:30am-11:30am Young Innovators: Get inspired by the amazing ideas of young inventors from around the world! Students will learn about real-life kids who turned their ideas into inventions, exploring how they identified problems and created solutions. Then, they'll step into the inventor's role themselves, brainstorming, designing, and building their very own creations. With plenty of room for imagination and innovation, this class encourages problem-solving, creativity, and thinking outside the box. PM Camp Time Travelers 1:30pm-3:30pm Time Travelers: Step into the past and experience history like never before! Students will explore different time periods, learn about important events, and discover how people lived, worked, and played throughout history. This class brings history to life through engaging activities and exploration. Full Day AM + PM Camp Young Innovators + Time Travelers 9:00am- 4:00pm Full Day opportunity includes AM & PM camps as well as a variety of activities including Recess, Daily Special (fun themed based activity) and an afternoon snack. Full Day Schedule 9:00-9:30 Recess 9:30-11:30 AM Camp 11:30-12:30 Lunch and Recess 12:30-1:30 Daily Special 1:30-3:30 PM Camp 3:30-4 Snack/ Pick Up *Lunch is provided for free by Nutrition Services. Follow the link to see an updated menu Summer Lunch Menu This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection. To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

AM/ PM Camp only registration includes 2 hours of themed activities. Full day option includes both AM and PM camps as well a variety of activities including move and groove time, team building, recess, snack and lunch provided by Nutrition Services AM Camp Rock Stars 9:30am-11:30am Rock Stars: Dive into the fascinating world of rocks, minerals, and crystals! Your child will explore the wonders of geology in this exciting, hands-on class as they learn how Earth's incredible formations are created. Along the way, they'll explore the science of Earth's layers, identify different types of rocks, and even take home their very own geode. Perfect for curious minds who love science and a little bit of sparkle! PM Camp Digging for Dinos 1:30pm-3:30pm Digging for Dinos: ROAR! Explore the world of the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Pterodactyl during this week of dino-tastic fun! Dig for fossils and learn more about these giant creatures that once walked the earth. *This camp has a no-meteor guarantee!* Full Day AM + PM Camp Rock Stars + Digging for Dinos 9:00am- 4:00pm Full Day opportunity includes AM & PM camps as well as a variety of activities including Recess, Daily Special (fun themed based activity) and an afternoon snack. Full Day Schedule 9:00-9:30 Recess 9:30-11:30 AM Camp 11:30-12:30 Lunch and Recess 12:30-1:30 Daily Special 1:30-3:30 PM Camp 3:30-4 Snack/ Pick Up *Lunch is provided for free by Nutrition Services. Follow the link to see an updated menu Summer Lunch Menu This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection. To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Elementary and secondary school chess players are invited to participate in the NE Regional Spring Open Chess Tournament. Whether you participated in a chess club or not in the fall, winter, or spring, you are invited to compete in this short, fun tournament where you can play students from other schools and districts. Time controls will be used when necessary to keep the tournament within time constraints. The format and recognitions will depend on the number of registered participants in each grade level. Anticipated sections will be Elementary: K-2nd & 3rd-5th. Secondary: Grades 6–12. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted. Tournament etiquette and procedures will be explained at the event for players new to tournament play. Players are not eliminated. Everyone plays in each round unless there is a bye because of an odd number of participants. Typically there are 4-5 rounds. Check-in will start 30 minutes before the posted start time. A great way to end the Chess season. Concessions Available for Purchase: Breakfast, Lunch, Beverages, & Snack Items Supervision will be provided. Parents/guardians may stay, but they are not allowed in the competition area and must wait outside the designated space.

Step into the groovy world of Pete the Cat at Camp Cool Cat, where music, art, stories, and laughter come together for a week of unforgettable fun! Inspired by the adventures of everyone’s favorite blue cat, this camp is designed for kids to explore creativity, movement, and friendship. This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Students participating in these classes will check in with Friendship Connection, receive a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

Capture a moment, then let your words bring it to life! In this one-day creative workshop, students will snap meaningful photos and transform them into heartfelt poems. Through this visual journaling experience, they’ll explore how images and words can work together to tell personal stories, spark reflection, and celebrate everyday beauty. This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection, which helps us keep costs low and offer engaging opportunities before and after school. Students participating in these classes will check in with Friendship Connection, receive a snack, and have a brief recess before class begins.

AM/ PM Camp only registration includes 2 hours of themed activities. Full day option includes both AM and PM camps as well a variety of activities including a daily special recess, snack and lunch provided by Nutrition Services AM Camp only Mythbusters 9:30am-11:30am Mythbusters: Discover whether popular myths are fact or fiction through hands-on experimentation. Make predictions, run safe experiments, and explore the science behind common claims while thinking critically and creatively to separate truth from rumor. PM Camp Only Disney Decoded 1:30pm-3:30pm Disney Decoded: Take a deep dive into the magic and mystery of Disney films. Investigate hidden details, explore fan theories, and analyze storytelling choices while discovering how movies use secrets, symbols, and imagination to captivate audiences. Full Day AM + PM Camp Mythbusters + Disney Decoded 9:00am- 4:00pm Full Day opportunity includes AM & PM camps as well as a variety of activities including Recess, Daily Special (fun themed based activity) and an afternoon snack. Full Day Schedule 9:00-9:30 Recess 9:30-11:30 AM Camp 11:30-12:30 Lunch and Recess 12:30-1:30 Daily Special 1:30-3:30 PM Camp 3:30-4 Snack/ Pick Up *Lunch is provided for free by Nutrition Services. Follow the link to see an updated menu Summer Lunch Menu This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection. To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

AM/ PM Camp only registration includes 2 hours of themed activities. Full day option includes both AM and PM camps as well a variety of activities including a daily special recess, snack and lunch provided by Nutrition Services AM Camp only Debate & Defend 9:30am-11:30am Debate & Defend: Sharpen your voice and your reasoning in this dynamic camp. Learn how to structure arguments, respond to differing opinions, and debate a variety of fun, age-appropriate topics while gaining confidence, quick-thinking skills, and teamwork experience. PM Camp Only Mic Drop: Podcast Studio 1:30pm-3:30pm Mic Drop: Podcast Studio: Bring your ideas to life in your very own podcast episodes. From brainstorming topics and writing scripts to recording, editing, and sharing your audio story, learn the skills needed to entertain, inform, and engage an audience. Full Day AM + PM Camp Debate & Defend + Mic Drop: Podcast Studio 9:00am- 4:00pm Full Day opportunity includes AM & PM camps as well as a variety of activities including Recess, Daily Special (fun themed based activity) and an afternoon snack. Full Day Schedule 9:00-9:30 Recess 9:30-11:30 AM Camp 11:30-12:30 Lunch and Recess 12:30-1:30 Daily Special 1:30-3:30 PM Camp 3:30-4 Snack/ Pick Up *Lunch is provided for free by Nutrition Services. Follow the link to see an updated menu Summer Lunch Menu This enrichment class is run in partnership with our school-age care program, Friendship Connection. To ensure classes run as scheduled, registration for all Youth Enrichment programs will close the Wednesday before the start date. Be sure to register early to reserve your spot! Late Registration: If you miss the deadline but are still interested, you can contact the Community Ed office by emailing us at CommunityEd@isd623.org or calling: 651-604-3770. Space may be limited, but we'll try our best to accommodate late registrations.

Get ready to play, compete, and celebrate en Español! In this dynamic camp, kids explore the world of sports, games, and the Olympics while learning Spanish through interactive activities, songs, and teamwork. Campers will build vocabulary, practice mini conversations, and discover games and athletes from across the Spanish-speaking world — all in a fun, high-energy environment. By the end of camp, every camper will have earned their spot on Team Español — with stronger language skills, new friendships, and memories that last far beyond the finish line. Ready, set… ¡Vamos a Ganar! No sports experience required! Online portal resources and practice tools included with tuition