Fun & Games

Summertime is all about fun and games! Whether you’d like to learn how to set up the perfect campsite, whip up a tasty meal, or improve your Minecraft skills, SummerPrep can make it happen.
 

 

Crackerjack Cards and Board Game Battles

Save your eyeballs from too much screen time! Learn some classic card and board games that bring people together. Plus, playing games helps your decision-making, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills!
Grades: 3 - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$110

 

Hogwarts School

“Apparate” into the world of Harry Potter. Play book-and film-inspired games, make wands and potions, study Herbology, go on scavenger hunts, tell fortunes by reading tea leaves, and more! Are you Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, or Slytherin? The Sorting Hat will decide!
Grades: 2 - 6
Session
: 1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$110

 

Kids Cook!

Create tasty multicultural meals while learning preparation skills, including the names and proper use of kitchen tools, kitchen sanitation and safety, social skills, table manners, awareness/understanding of cultures, and appreciation of differences. Kids Cook! uses an integrated curriculum, including nutrition, literature, music appreciation, art, cultures of the world, math, science, social studies, and geography. Bon appétit!
Two-period class
Grades: 3 - 6
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$220 plus $35 materials fee

 

Minecraft

Minecraft is a fun game for all ages that has a variety of ways for students to interact with the software. SummerPrep will offer three levels of Minecraft for campers to pick from depending on their interest and skill level.
Two-period classes

Minecraft - Level 1 Survival Mode
This Level 1 class will be played in "survival mode" and will require players to survive and explore the map. Best for beginning players or those interested in learning the tricks and tips of survival. 
Two-period class
Grades: 4 - 8
Session:
1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$220

Minecraft - Level 2 Architecture 
Architecture (building) will be the focus of this class. Players need to survive while completing building tasks assigned to them based on their skill level. Challenges ramp up over the course of the class, and there will be a design competition by the end. 
Two-period class
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$220

Minecraft - Level 2 Architecture Continues
The challenge takes an unexpected twist. 
Two-period class
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 2 or 3
Tuition:
$220

Minecraft - Level 3 Cooperative Arena Challenge
Players work together to conquer other groups and dominate the map. There will be rogue solo agents who will interrupt the cooperative's efforts to control. Think of it as Fortnite with a Minecraft twist.
Two-period class
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$220

Minecraft -  Level 3 Cooperative Arena Challenge Continues 
Level 3 is a player-versus-player-based group challenge. Three or more teams will start the challenge by building a base that can withstand invasions from other teams. Groups will create strategies and begin to invade other bases. It’s like capture the flag, but Minecraft style!
Two-period class
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 2 or 3
Tuition:
$220

Minecraft Explorer - Task Craft

Challenges, beating the game, and speed runs. Tasks based on experience and interests. All levels are welcome!
One-period class
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$110

 

More Than a Tiara: Princesses and Fairy Tales

Princesses and fairy tales aren’t just about glitter and tiaras (although there’s plenty of that in this class)! Princesses come from all walks of life and are found in fairy tales around the world and throughout history. Explore what makes a princess a princess (including kindness and bravery) and what makes a fairy tale a fairy tale through art projects, engineering challenges, science experiments, and storytelling.
Grades: K - 2
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$110

 

Outdoor Adventurer

Do you know what to do if you get lost in the wilderness? How do you tell which plants are edible and which are poisonous? Have you ever done a scavenger hunt using a compass? This class will teach outdoor enthusiasts all of these skills and more! From learning to cook while camping to setting up the perfect campsite, you’ll come away with a whole new skill set to take on your next outdoor adventure.
Grades: 2 - 5
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$110

 

Outdoor Leader 

If you love the outdoors, this new leadership course is for you! Learn lifelong leadership skills through planning, problem-solving, teamwork, playing, cooking, and administering first aid in the wilderness. As you learn skills to lead others through challenging conditions, you’ll build confidence and make new friends who share your love of nature.
Two-period class
Grades: 6 - 8
Session: 1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$220

 

Pokémon™ NEW!

Pokémon - Level 1
Prepare for your next Pokemon adventure. Not only is your goal to “catch ’em all,” but you’ll learn how to build the most powerful deck of Pokemon and use your characters’ attacks and abilities to defeat your opponent. Beginner card set provided.
Grades: 3 - 8
Session:
1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$110 plus $30 for card set

Pokémon - Level 2
Plot, trade, strategize, and catch ‘em all! Take your Pokemon trading card game skills to the next level. Learn how to understand and use energy cards, trainer cards, evolve your Pokemon, earn prize cards, and more! Must have own cards.
Grades: 3 - 8
Session:
1, 2, or 3
Tuition:
$110

 

Video Game Design NEW!

Ever dreamed of creating your own video game? Learn the fundamentals of game design using HTML programming and infuse unlimited storytelling and images using AI technology. Enhance your writing skills by coding trivia challenges and immersive choose-your-own-adventure games on your own or with a group. All of these techniques will be used to craft your very own video game to share with friends and family.
Three-period class
Grades: 4 - 8
Session: 1 or 2
Tuition:
$380