Have fun doing creative hands-on experiments that go beyond what you would learn in school. We’ll dabble in chemistry, physics, and engineering. Focus on things that fly by constructing paper helicopters, launching straw rockets, and participating in a paper airplane challenge. Build a marble maze, a spaghetti tower, and more. Do chemistry experiments, explore electricity, and get “attracted” to magnetism, then make a flip book about our experiments to take home and share.

Discover how science can ignite your imagination and fuel your artistic side. Explore force and motion with spin art, harness the sun for solar prints and color changing bracelets, mix colors for rainbow inspired art, and experiment with states of matter as you make oobleck. Science can be beautiful!

Have a game-changing idea for a new product? Learn essential skills in business planning and persuasive marketing as you design a flagship store model, craft a prototype, and act out an attention-grabbing TV commercial. Then deliver your polished elevator pitch and wow the audience in our very own “Shark Tank.”

Use your imagination to bring the settings of popular books to life. We will read a new story each day and create a detailed miniature scene in a shoebox inspired by your favorite part. Use a variety of mediums such as clay, paint, markers, and popsicle sticks as your building materials. You’ll also make up your own story and craft a shoebox scene depicting its setting.

Whether you’re a seasoned soccer fanatic or just stepping onto the field, build confidence, teamwork, and control as you take your game to the next level. Practice shooting techniques, throw-in form, one-on-one defense, footwork, and smart moves that help you think fast and play with purpose. Then put your skills into action with scrimmages as well as fun variations on the game that keep everyone involved and moving.

Do you endeavor for the clever, have a knack for wisecracks, or possess a know-how for the lowbrow? Then join us to learn the basics of comedy, craft your own jokes, master storytelling, sharpen your puns, and create hilarious characters. Whether you’re a natural comedian or just love making people laugh, come experiment with your ideas, build your confidence, and develop your own comedy routine. Share your random thoughts and creative quirks in a supportive, inclusive atmosphere where everyone’s brand of comedy is welcome.

Discover what it takes to turn a story on the page into a play on the stage. Let’s explore what makes a good story and work together as an ensemble to bring some of our favorite stories to life. We’ll practice writing dialogue, create interesting characters with our bodies and voices, and play theater games. Then we’ll set the scene by making our own costumes, props, and set pieces.

Bring your favorite stuffed friend for a week of creative adventures. Paint portraits, make colorful accessories, and play veterinarian at our very own stuffed animal hospital. Play games like Stuffie Says and Freeze Dance, put on a talent show, and join a stuffed animal parade. The week wraps up by building cozy rooms using recycled materials for our furry, feathery, and fluffy pals.

Stop carrying the weight of the world in your joints. Release tension and restore mobility with this five-week summer yoga series focused on the areas where stress and stiffness tend to build up most. Each week, we’ll target a different high-tension zone—including the neck, shoulders, hips, and lower back—through mindful stretches and mobility work designed to help you move with greater ease. Whether you spend long hours at a desk, stay active on your feet, or simply want to feel better in your body, this series offers a refreshing reset for summer. Please note: Students must bring the following to class: Yoga Mat Blanket to cover yoga mat (can be a yoga blanket or any old blanket from home) Yoga strap (8-10 feet recommended) Two Blocks

Grades 3-4: Here is an excellent opportunity to continue playing your string instrument during the summer months. Together, we will learn new techniques and perform a variety of fun music. For children who have participated in the first year of the APS string program or who have had at least 10-12 lessons using the first book of Essential Elements for Strings or the Suzuki method. Grades 5-10: We will form small chamber groups as well as play together as an orchestra to explore music from classical, pop, and jazz or create new compositions of our own. For musicians with more than two years of playing experience. Please note: You must bring your own instrument, please let us know if that is a problem!

Rehearse and present a fully staged theater production in just two weeks! This full-day program for acting and singing enthusiasts will be led by the Ottoson Middle School drama team. Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in The Little Mermaid JR., adapted from Disney’s Broadway production and the motion picture, and based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories. Get a taste of performing or grow your talent and confidence in a supportive and creative environment. This program will culminate with an evening performance that will be open to the public on August 14. Info Session/Audition Workshop: Find out more about this program and learn how to put your best foot forward in an audition. Parents may join the information session at 7:15 pm. Info Session: Wednesday, June 10, 6:00-7:30 pm Auditions: Acting and singing auditions will be held in June for those who want to be considered for a speaking or featured role. This is a no-cuts program. If you choose not to audition, you will be placed in the ensemble. Auditions: Monday, June 22 or Tuesday, June 23