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Summer Speciality Programs & Camps

Our programs are open to the entire community, so be sure to check back often as we add new and exciting camps to the lineup!
Need full-day childcare? Email summerprograms@montverde.org to add day camp to your half-day specialty camp registration.

LEGO Legends Adventure
Legos

“Block” your calendars for this full-day LEGO camp! We will have a fun-filled week of building with our extensive LEGO sets, braving the daily free-build challenges, and culminating our adventure with a legendary Lego party! Students are invited to create structures, vehicles, animals, cities, and fantastical scenes while they explore the fundamental principles of engineering! Come dive into thousands of LEGO blocks and see where the adventure takes you! Campers will take a trip to Disney springs at the end of the week! A camp T-shirt, lunch, and a snack will be provided daily.

• June 1-5 | June 15-19 | July 13-17
• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• $340 per camper, per session
• Ages 8-11
• Lunch included

LEGO Imagination Explorers
Lego Camp

LEGO camp is just around “the block!” We will have a fun-filled week of building with our extensive LEGO sets. Students are invited to create structures, vehicles, animals, cities, and fantastical scenes while they explore the fundamental principles of engineering! LEGO Sets include Minecraft, Harry Potter, Space, Ninjago to Star Wars and the LEGO movie. Come dive into thousands of LEGO blocks and see where the adventure takes us! A daily snack will be provided.

• June 8-12 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
• July 6-10 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
• July 6-10 | 1-5 p.m.
• July 20-24 | 12-4 p.m.
• $285 per camper, per session
• Ages 7-10

Music Moves Me
Music Moves Me Camp

Come experience Music Moves Me! A camp filled with mornings of ballet, jazz, and acrobatics. Followed by FUN-damentals of music and singing. The week will end with a short showcase for friends and family in our theatre. A T-shirt, lunch, and snack will be provided.
Campers should wear comfortable clothing that is appropriate for stretching and vigorous movement. Leotards, tights, and dance shoes are welcomed, but not required. Please be sure your young dancers have plenty of water to stay hydrated each day. The Friday showcase will be held at 3:00 p.m.

• June 8-12 | June 15-19 | June 22-26
• 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• $460 per camper, per session
• Ages 6-14

Cheer and Dazzle
Cheer and Dazzle Camp

Cheer and Dazzle is a high-energy summer camp designed especially for girls who love to move, create, and shine. Campers will learn fun, age-appropriate cheers, basic motions, and teamwork skills in a positive and encouraging environment. Each day also includes creative crafts inspired by cheerleading, from pom-pom projects to sparkling accessories. Through games, practice, and hands-on activities, girls will build confidence, coordination, and new friendships. By the end of the week, every camper will feel proud, empowered, and ready to cheer with confidence and dazzle with style!

• June 8-12
• 1-4 p.m.
• $235 per camper
• Ages 8-11

Cardboard 3D Adventure
Cardboard Sculpture Camp

Calling all artists, young inventors, and builders! Think outside the box–literally!  Get ready to unleash your imagination in our epic 3D Sculpture Camp. We’re pushing art off the page and into the real world, transforming ordinary cardboard and mixed media into extraordinary masterpieces! From constructing imaginative creatures to designing wearable gear and funky art for your room, this week is non-stop hands-on action. Campers ages 8-11 will learn the secrets of sculpting and engineering to bring their ideas and characters to life. Don’t just draw it—build it and take home a collection of monumental creations that are all your own!

• June 15-19
• 1-4 p.m.
• $210 per camper
• Ages 8-11

Little Picasso/Big Art
Little Picasso Camp

Get ready for a camp filled with fun paintings and wild, wonderful sculptures that grow straight out of your imagination. We’ll splash colors, build BIG, and explore textures, shapes, and play-filled ideas together. If your child loves to create, experiment, and get their hands a little painty, this is the place to be—art adventures await!

• June 15-19
• 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• $210 per camper
• Ages 4-6

Mighty Paws Maker Camp
Mighty Paws Camp

Little hands get busy, big imaginations take over, and every day feels like a brand-new adventure in this makers camp. There will be playful building challenges, paw-some arts and crafts, reading time, and collaborative explorer opportunities to make us feel like a real rescue team. The pace is gentle, the vibes are joyful, and the focus is on creativity, confidence, teamwork, and that powerful “I made this!” moment that lights kids up.

• June 22-26
• 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• $210 per camper
• Ages 4-6

K-Pop Glam Camp
K-Pop Camp

Join the Ultimate Hero Squad! This summer, your art becomes your superpower. Inspired by the stylish world of K-Pop animation, campers will tap non-stop creativity to design glowing accessories and create mixed-media masterpieces worthy of a top-tier idol. From glitter-infused badges to glam-powered props, campers will channel their inner hero to design pieces that sparkle and shine. Get ready to battle the ordinary with extraordinary art—it’s time to suit up, sparkle, and create!

• June 22-26
• 1-4 p.m.
• $210 per camper
• Ages 8-11

Kitchen Chaos
Benner and Williams Kitchen Camp

Spend a week mastering kitchen safety, exploring cooking, and unleashing your creativity at Benner & Williams' Kitchen Chaos, a half-day summer camp. Campers will learn food prep basics, design their own chef hats and aprons, and develop original recipes and food cart concepts. The week wraps up with a friendly cooking challenge, where campers showcase their creations and designs for campus judges. With hands-on activities, interactive games, and plenty of opportunities to experiment in the kitchen, this camp is a fantastic way to build confidence and have fun with food this summer.

• July 20-24
• 12-4 p.m.
• $285 per camper 
• Ages 10-12

Story Time Chess
Story Time Chess Camp

CAMP FULL!
Join us for a magical summer adventure in Chesslandia! Designed for big imaginations, this award-winning program was created in New York City and is used all around the world. Each day of camp features funny stories, hands-on games, active play, and teamwork challenges. More than just learning a game, campers will build critical thinking skills, focus and confidence - all while having fun!
🧠 Cognitive skills: Critical thinking, executive function, memory and sequencing.
🤝 Character building: Sportsmanship and social-emotional confidence.
♟️ Award-winning curriculum: Leader in early childhood chess, loved and trusted by parents worldwide.

• July 6-10
• 1-4 p.m.
• $195 per camper
• Ages 5-7

Coding Explorers
Coding Explorers

Calling all young innovators! Join us for a week of creativity, problem-solving, and coding fun at Coding Explorers Camp! Designed for students in grades 3–5, this engaging program introduces coding using Scratch and Code.org, where campers will create interactive stories, animations, and games. Each day, students will dive into online coding challenges while also participating in hands-on, offline activities that reinforce key concepts while sparking curiosity and creativity. 
💻 Create animations, games, and interactive projects 
 🎲 Engaging unplugged activities & teamwork challenges 
 🧠 Boost problem-solving, logic, and critical thinking 

• June 8-12
• 1-4 p.m.
• $260 per camper 
• Ages 8-11

Junior Coding Explorers
Junior Coding Camp

Get ready for a fun-filled week of creativity and problem-solving at Junior Coders Camp! Designed for our youngest learners, this exciting program introduces coding in an engaging and age-appropriate way using Mac computers. Campers will explore the world of coding through interactive online activities and hands-on, offline challenges that reinforce computational thinking. Along the way, they'll develop skills in logic, math, language arts, and problem-solving—all while having a blast! No prior experience is needed—just a curiosity to learn and create. Join us for a summer adventure where young minds turn ideas into code! 

• June 8-12
• 8:30-11:30 a.m.
• $260 per camper
• Ages 5-7

Design and Minecraft
Design and Minecraft

Does your child love building and creating in Minecraft? Our Minecraft Design class offers young builders the opportunity to explore and develop their architectural skills using the popular game, Minecraft. Students will embark on exciting projects like designing innovative buildings, replicating famous landmarks, and even creating their own Mars rover. Each session encourages creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration as students plan, prototype, and construct their ideas in a virtual world. Join us for a fun-filled adventure where your child will learn to bring their imaginative designs to life in Minecraft!

• July 13-17
• 1-4 p.m.
• $260 per camper
• Ages 8-11

Level Up Game Design
Level Up Game Design

Have you ever dreamed of creating a video game? In this course, we’ll dive into game development. Students will learn the fundamentals of game design, starting with HTML programming. During the course, we will use AI technology for storytelling and image creation, infusing unlimited options into game creation. We’ll also work on enhancing writing skills by coding trivia challenges and immersive choose-your-own-adventure games. Learners will have the opportunity to collaborate on a group game. Together, you'll practice the techniques learned throughout the course to craft a game that can be shared with friends and family. You don’t need any previous experience or special software; you’ll only need your creativity!

• July 6-10
• 1-4 p.m.
• $260 per camper 
• Ages 8-11

AI for Kids
AI For Kids

Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence (AI) world designed especially for our young explorers. In this delightful course, we'll embark on an exciting journey to discover the wonders of AI. Together, we'll unravel the mysteries behind self-driving cars, friendly robots, and other AI-powered marvels surrounding us. Through engaging in group activities and games, our young learners will explore the concepts of AI. From interactive group games to hands-on activities, our class will be engaging and fun. By the end of our adventure, each child will have a newfound understanding of the incredible technology that shapes our world, leaving them inspired and curious for more. Let the AI adventures begin!

• July 20-24
• 1-4 p.m.
• $260 per camper
• Ages 5-8