Week 1
Galactic Adventures: Exploring the Wonders of Space!
Get ready for an out-of-this-world journey with
Galactic Adventures: Exploring the Wonders of
Space! This fun-filled week will take our
campers on a cosmic adventure through the
mysteries of space. From learning about the
planets in our solar system to uncovering the
secrets of the moon, campers will explore the
science behind rockets, stars, and more—
through hands-on experiments, exciting
activities, and creative projects. With art,
storytelling, and interactive science fun, young
explorers will dive into the wonders of the
universe, sparking their imagination and
curiosity about the vast world beyond Earth!
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/14/2026 and ends on 06/16/2026
Participants must be entering grades transitional kindergarten to kindergarten.
Week 2
The Inventor’s Lab: Little Engineers at work!
Welcome to Inventor’s Lab: Little Engineers at
Work!, where creativity meets engineering! This
week, campers will step into the shoes of
inventors and engineers, exploring the
fascinating world of building, designing, and
problem-solving. From simple machines to
innovative gadgets, campers will engage in
hands-on projects that encourage them to think
like real engineers! Through a series of exciting
and interactive activities, they will learn about
the fundamentals of engineering, design
thinking, and problem-solving while building
their own inventions using everyday materials.
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/14/2026 and ends on 06/23/2026
Participants must be entering grades transitional kindergarten to kindergarten.
Week 3
Enchanted Journeys: Magic Meets Discovery!
Get ready for a week full of Disney-inspired
magic and science with Enchanted Journeys: Magic Meets Discovery! This exciting camp week brings
together beloved Disney characters, stories,
and themes with hands-on science
experiments that bring the magic to life.
Campers will explore the science behind their
favorite Disney movies, from flying like Peter
Pan to exploring the ocean with Moana, and
even learning how to make Frozen ice magic! It's
a perfect blend of imagination, adventure, and
learning!
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/14/2026 and ends on 06/30/2026
Participants must be entering grades transitional kindergarten to kindergarten.
Week 4
Chemical Craze: Exploring Reactions and Colorful Creations!
Chemical Craze: Exploring Reactions and
Colorful Creations! is a fun-filled and hands-on
week where young scientists will dive into the
exciting world of chemistry! Through simple,
safe, and colorful experiments, campers will
discover how different materials react when
combined. From bubbly fizzing reactions to
color-changing liquids, this week is designed to
make science fun and easy to understand.
Campers will explore the wonders of chemical
reactions, color mixing, and physical changes,
all while creating their own colorful and exciting
projects!
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/14/2026 and ends on 07/07/2026
Participants must be entering grades transitional kindergarten to kindergarten.
Week 5
Game On: Sports Week Showdown!
Game On: Sports Week Showdown! is a week filled with excitement, teamwork, and discovery
where campers not only play fun sports and games but also explore the science behind how they
work. This week, we’ll blend physical activity with science concepts, making learning both active
and engaging! Campers will dive into different sports and games, all while discovering how
science—like force, motion, energy, and balance—helps them perform better.
Registration for this schedule starts on 02/14/2026 and ends on 07/14/2026
Participants must be entering grades transitional kindergarten to kindergarten.
Welcome to Learning Journey Camp!
Come join in the excitement of summer camp with FIVE WEEKS OF FUN for your student this summer. This camp will be full of creativity, like arts & crafts, games and outdoor time, but also academics like science, stories and math. The teacher will send you a welcome email 1-3 days before your camp start date. Please see "Schedules" for a detailed description of the theme for each week.
Week 1 (June 15-18, no camp June 19): Galactic Adventures: Exploring the Wonders of Space!
Week 2 (June 22-26): The Inventor’s Lab: Little engineers at work!
Week 3 (June 29-July 2, no camp July 3): Enchanted Journeys: Magic Meets Discovery!
Week 4 (July 6-10): Chemical Craze: Exploring Reactions and Colorful Creations!
Week 5 (July 13-17): Game On: Sports Week Showdown!
Daily Schedule:
8:30am Arrival/ Morning Meeting
8:55am Learning Exploration
9:55am Story Time
10:05am Snack
10:15am Outside Play
10:40am Art
11:15am STEAM/Experiments
12:20pm
Clean-up / Dismissal
Teaching this camp all 5 Weeks is Julie Roach, TK teacher at RSS.
This half-day camp is for students who will be entering TK and K (at least 5 years of age in the fall) for the 2026-27 school year. Please enroll your student in the grade they will be in the fall of 2026.
The weekly camps run for five weeks - from June 15 through July 17 (with no camp on June 19 and July 3) - from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm. You sign up by the week so you can choose one week or all five as each week will be different! Non-ESUSD students welcome!
Does your student want to stay the full day? Great because we have Afternoon Summer Fun from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm for all five weeks of camp! The participants will enjoy 4 ½ hours of unstructured fun, both indoors and out, under the supervision of ESUSD personnel. You can add this option to this registration or come back and register separately.
SUPPORT THE CAMP THAT SUPPORTS YOUR SCHOOL! Our camps are taught by ESUSD teachers or Ed! associates, so your enrollment supports local teachers and community members. All profits go directly back to ESUSD through the grant Ed! pays to the district. Assisting the teachers are motivated ESHS high school students who are working to get an internship on their high school transcript. Our program is a win on so many levels!
ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Academy is not part of the El Segundo Unified School District (ESUSD) and therefore cannot offer accommodations or special resources that your student receives from the district during the school year. If your student requires special accommodations, to avoid a cancellation fee, please get in touch with us at [email protected] to discuss before enrolling in a camp.
If you would like to provide an aide to support your student, please allow enough time for the aide to be cleared by ESUSD Human Resources, which requires the aide to be fingerprinted and background-checked.
The charge on your credit card will be from the El Segundo Education Foundation!
We sometimes take photos/videos for promotional purposes. To opt out, please email [email protected] with the participant's name, class they are taking and dates of the class.
Please contact The Academy if you have any questions.