Summer Camp at Palm Academy
Summer is an exciting time for kids to break out of their regular routine of school work and enjoy what can seem like endless days off. Unfortunately, the excitement of this freedom doesn't last much more than a week before they're complaining of boredom. Keep your kids engaged and entertained this summer with Palm Academy’s school-age summer camp programs! We'll get your kids outside to fully enjoy the Fremont, California summer with a variety of activities that challenge them both creatively and academically. From kindergarten to 6th grade summer camps, our program is designed to provide children with a fun and safe environment to explore their interests and make new friends.
Art & Education Combined
We have taken on the nation’s top art curricula, Abrakadoodle, and combined it with English, Math, and Critical Thinking programs. Abrakadoodle is nationally accredited and helps students to learn at their own pace. Each week comes with a fun theme that involves a corresponding field trip and spirit day to keep your child engaged with the lessons without feeling too much like school.
Kindergarten Summer Camp
The Kindergarten Summer Camp schedule features a full day of activities. Monday through Thursday features the same schedule with varying activities and a fun field trip on Friday. Each week will look like the following:
Learning Center
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| 8:00 – 9:30 | Morning Movers (outdoor play + welcome circle + songs + social time) |
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| 9:30 – 10:15 | Math Adventures | *Weekly Projects/Fun Day |
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| 10:15 – 10:45 | Snack + Play | ||||
| 10:45 – 12:00 | PALS Story Explorers (English) | *Weekly Projects/Fun Day |
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| 12:00 – 1:30 | Lunch + Power Play Time | ||||
| 1:30 – 2:30 | Discovery Rotation (Mon–STEM | Tue–Art | Wed–Logic | Thu–Drama) |
*Weekly Projects / Fun Day |
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| 2:30 – 3:00 | Snack + Movement | ||||
| 3:00 – 4:00 |
PALS Lab (Applied Learning)
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| 4:00 – 4:30 | Team Challenge Time (Group games, social skills, Simple problem-solving) |
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| 4:30 -6:00 | Choice Time / Centers (LEGO, drawing, reading corner) | ||||
Snack breaks: Snack breaks: 10:20 – 10:40 am; 3:00 – 3:30 pm
*Weekly field trip schedule subject to change depending on the venue
* Schedule subject to change
2nd to 6th Grade Summer Camps
The summer camps for older children feature a similar schedule with regular activities from Monday through Thursday and a field trip on Friday. Each week will look like the following:
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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| 8:00 – 9:30 | Morning Activation (Outdoor play, Team games, short discussion / daily challenge) |
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| 9:30 – 10:30 | PALS Math (Core Instruction) Skill building Level-based groups |
*Weekly Projects / Fun Day |
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| 10:30 – 11:00 | Snack Break | ||||
| 11:00 – 12:00 |
PALS Math Lab (Application)
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*Weekly Projects / Fun Day |
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| 12:00 – 1:30 | Lunch + Physical Activity | ||||
| 1:30 – 2:30 |
PALS English (Core Instruction)
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*Weekly Projects / Fun Day |
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| 2:30 – 3:00 | Snack + Break |
• Field trip/water day/competition
• Present projects • Games + celebration etc. |
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| 3:00 – 4:00 |
PALS English Lab (Creative Application)
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| 4:00 – 4:30 | Communication & Reflection Present ideas | Share writing | Build confidence |
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| 4:30 – 6:00 | Choice Time / Clubs Sports | Art | Reading | Board games |
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Snack breaks: Snack breaks: 10:20 – 10:40 am; 3:00 – 3:20 pm
*Weekly field trip schedule subject to change depending on the venue
School-Age Summer Camp Programs
Our camp topics follow Palm Academy's advanced education program that teaches kids to use creativity, communication, confidence, critical thinking, and collaboration skills to work through fun, interactive activities. Each week the camp features a different theme where campers will learn about various topics and participate in activities that utilize what they have learned. These topics take broad subjects and focus on a small piece of them. Your child will become an athlete as they learn the rules and history of popular sports, or they can turn into a paleontologist for a week as we explore the world of dinosaurs, they can even explore the magical world of movie-making with our Mad About Movies week! You can find all the different camps here.
Summertime means a break from school, but that doesn’t mean your child needs to take a break from learning. With our Palm Academy school-age summer camp programs, we help cultivate fit minds and fit bodies through a wide variety of fun and engaging camp activities. Give your little one the tools they need to succeed in the next school year with a healthy combination of learning and activity. Whether they’re spending the week exploring the natural wonders of the world, or discovering fantastic chemical reactions as a junior scientist, at the very least, they won’t be bored.
Camp Theme Topics
Camp Theme Topics
*theme topics may vary from schedule
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Spencer Learns Sports |
Your child will become professional athletes as they learn the rules and history of sports such as baseball, cricket, and many more. Every day encompasses a body warm-up involving stretching and yoga and fun games and activities simulating the entire world of sports. Children will be actively participating in learning and fitness!
Field Trip: Bowling |
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Young Scientists, Old Bones |
Your child will become paleontologists as they explore the land of dinosaurs. Students will participate in a virtual archeological dig, where they will unearth fossils that tell the story about the awe-inspiring life of the dinosaur. Field Trip: Dinosaur Museum / Reptile Showcase
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Mad About Science |
Have you ever had the urge to mix a concoction or invent the next big thing? This is your chance to work with other budding scientists to discover fantastic chemical reactions, build your working robot, and use recycled materials to create a helpful product.
Field Trip: The Tech Interactive Museum |
Around the World |
During this whirlwind tour of the world, your child will travel through unique countries worldwide. Campers will taste the foods of each culture, experience, demonstrate cultural traditions, and create artwork from each land…all without leaving the classroom!
Field Trip: International Expo / Potluck |
Nature at its Best |
This week we will discover the world's natural wonders as we 'travel' deep into the jungle, zip across the Sahara, into the ice-covered mountain ranges of the Himalayas, and even explore the Grand Canyon.
Field Trip: Hike/Trail |
Mad About Movies |
You will LOVE this camp if you love movies and the kooky characters, animations, and illustrations in them….from minions to dinosaurs to out-of-this-world environments! Together, great film and Art make for some movie madness! Campers learn how they make movies, tell movie stories and recreate favorite movie characters! Explore animation, storyboards, movie music, games and more while making new friends and exploring creative abilities.
Field Trip: Movie Theater
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Yummy Art |
Art That's Good Enough To Eat!
Get your spoon, paintbrush, and chocolate syrup ready – we're going to create Art! From cupcake design to mosaics with food to chocolate syrup painting – it's all about the wonderful and wacky world of food art! We'll build spaghetti sculptures, learn about food artists such as Vic Muniz, and play "foodie" games. We'll even make our incredible edibles!! (No peanut or peanut oils will be used.) Field Trip: Food Tour |
Art Antics |
The works of famous artists inspire children as they join Ana Paula in our art studio. They will create unique pieces of Art, enjoy creating their own cartoon story, making sculptures, and illustrating their books
Field Trip: Art Showcase/Water Day |
Culinary Creation |
Kids will create a diverse range of foods from all parts of the world. Young campers will learn all sorts of culinary techniques. Apart from simply learning how to cook, they will learn to use tools to prep and cook in a nurturing and supportive environment to motivate. Campers learn all types of entrees ranging from appetizers, dinners, and desserts, of course! Kids are also encouraged to experiment and try new things. Campers can show off all the skills they learned in a friendly competition in next week's "Got Talent." Field Trip: Frozen Yogurt/Ice Cream Spirit Day: DRESSING AS FUTURE CAREER DAY! Kids will dress up in what they like to become in the future. |
Got Talent |
Lights, Camera, Action! Children will showcase their creative talent throughout the week.
Let us help you discover their hidden talent. There will be no shortage of bravado as we play, sing, act, dance, and shake our way through this show-stopping week. Field Trip: Museum Tour |
