Summer Programs

Campz are engaging, week-long, action-packed summer programs filled with fun, discovery, and adventure.

Campz summer session will run for five consecutive weeks, beginning July 6th and ending August 7th.

Program Registration: Summer 2026

To register, download, print, complete, and turn-in the Registration Form:
* Summer Registration Form.


VARIETY CAMPZ
Kindergarten & 1st Grades

Chanel Hornaday
Director

Themed, Week-long Adventures

Summer fun awaits children entering Kindergarten or first grade in Fall 2026 (Must be 5 years old prior to the start of a week of Variety Campz in which they are participating). Campers enjoy a wide array of theme-related academic, artistic, and outdoor enrichment activities every day of the week.

Variety campers begin and end each day moving their bodies and testing their skills during our signature “Rock ‘n Roll Call” sessions. Each afternoon campers will get wet with fun water activities, including our on-site water slides.

Weekly rate: $425 ($405 when pre-paid by May 31st)

Week 1 — Oceans Come Alive! (July 6 to July 10)

During their first week, Variety campers will dive into the amazing world of ocean life! They’ll explore plants and animals that live in the ocean and learn how they all need a healthy home. Just like us, sea creatures need food, shelter, and a safe place to grow their babies. Campers will discover how different ocean animals live together and support each other in their watery neighborhood!

Week 2 — Exploring Outer Space! (July 13 to July 17)

During the second week, campers will take an exciting journey into outer space! They’ll enjoy hands-on activities, fun experiments, and creative art projects. Campers will find out how the sun and moon influence our lives on Earth. They will also learn about fascinating things like black holes, nebulae, and the rings of Saturn as they are inspired to explore the mysteries of the universe!

Week 3 — What’s Cookin’? (July 20 to July 24)

During Week 3, campers embark on a tasty, around-the-world adventure! They’ll make and taste delicious snacks from various cultures. Every yummy bite offers children a chance to explore different cultures and enjoy a variety of delicious cuisines. By discovering foods and traditions from around the world, they will see how peoples’ lives are both unique and similar to their own!

Week 4 — Art Soup (July 27 to July 31)

This week, campers will be immersed in a world of creativity and fun! They’ll be inspired by famous artists and create their own amazing works of art. Activities like rock painting, finger painting, crafting, collaging, and sculpting will allow children to mix the creativity they’ve observed with their own innovative ideas, resulting in a delicious, artful soup! This week is all about fun, expression, and letting their imaginations flow!

Week 5 — Stories Come to Life! (August 3 to August 7)

In our final week, Campers will bring stories to life with puppets and play! They’ll tell funny tales and learn important lessons through storytelling. Whether the stories are new or classic, they will help children imagine new worlds and possibilities. This week is all about exploring creativity and realizing the lessons that stories can teach us!

Variety Campz Registration: Summer 2026

To register, download, print, complete, and turn-in the Registration Form:
* Summer Registration Form.


Rad Campz
2nd & 3rd Grades

Jenn Budd
Director

Themed Weeks Dedicated to Discovery

RadCampz serves up excitement for 2nd and 3rd graders in 2026 with five weeks of non-stop adventure and discovery! Get ready for field trips, cooking challenges, science explorations, and, of course, our signature, twice-a-day, Rock ‘n Roll Call sessions! And, don’t forget the ultimate summer cool-down: “Splash Day” every Wednesday and Friday afternoon, featuring the towering 19’ high Rainforest Rapids and the dizzying 27’ high Hurricane Water Slides!

Every Wednesday and Friday afternoon is “Splash Day” at Rad Campz, with campers riding our own 19′ high “Rainforest Rapids” or 27′ high “Hurricane” Water Slides.

Weekly Rate / Tuition Only: $455 ($435 when pre-paid by May 31st)

Week 1 — Carnivores Wanted: Dead (extinct) or Alive! (July 6 to July 10)

Campers will sink their teeth into meaty facts and theme-related mysteries, from the extinct dinosaurs to the elusive jungle tigers of today! Carnivores will be the focus of interactive games, amazing arts and crafts activities, roaringly radical research, and a field trip that will make campers feel like they’re in the wild! Possible Off-Campus Adventures: Zoo, Natural History Museum, Alga Norte, and more!

Week 2 — Seas of Wonder (July 13 to July 17)

If you love marine life and want to dive deep into details about the vast and mysterious oceans, this week is for you! Campers will explore the wonders of underwater habitats, conduct science experiments, and create captivating sea-themed crafts. Get ready to meet some amazing sea creatures! Possible Off-Campus Adventures: The Living Coast, Birch Aquarium, or Sea World!

Week 3 — S.T.E.A.M. – The Science of Games (July 20 to July 24)

Campers will solve real and hypothetical problems by combining Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (S.T.E.A.M.) during Week 3 of Rad Campz! We’ll focus on the Science of Games, with hands-on activities that include coding and creating, puzzles, and all kinds of hands-on exploration and creation. Possible Off-Campus Adventures: Discovery Cube or Pennypickles Science center.

Week 4 — Mythical Marvels: Heroes New and Old (July 27 to July 31)

Get ready for some daring adventures of your own! Greek myths come to life and we’ll explore the daring feats from our newer heroes from the pages of comic books. On-campus activities will include theme-related crafts, challenges, and research into legends and heroes throughout history Possible Off-Campus Adventures: Maritime Museum, USS Midway Museum, Rock Climbing, or The Wave Waterpark!

Week 5 — Culinary Creativity (August 3 to August 7)

Get your aprons ready—it’s time to stir up some delicious fun! It’s Week 5 of RadCampz, and we’re cooking up creativity with a full week of tasty challenges and hands-on food fun. Campers will sharpen their kitchen skills, explore where food comes from, and experiment with flavor in exciting team-based cooking competitions. Possible Off-Campus Adventures: California Pizza Kitchen, Oceanside Farmers Market, a local Farm, and a picnic at the park!

Rad Campz Registration: Summer 2026

To register, download, print, complete, and turn-in the Registration Form:
* Summer Registration Form.


Odyssey Campz
4th to 7th Grades

Matthew Decking
Director

Themed, Week-long Adventures

Odyssey campers enjoy two field trips each week that take them off-campus for one learning and one “fun” adventure. In addition to awesome, theme-related challenges, experiments, crafts, and activities each week, Odyssey campers begin and end each day with our signature “Rock ‘n Roll Call” sessions, and each week includes either a beach trip or a “Splash Day” on our own 27’ high Hurricane Water Slide.

Odyssey Campz weeks wrap-up every Friday with water adventures either off-campus at a local beach, or on-campus using our own 19’ and 27’ high inflatable water slides.

Weekly Rate / Tuition Only: $495 ($470 when pre-paid by May 31st)

Week 1 — Ink to Action: Superhero Week (July 6 to July 10)

This week we travel into the worlds of Marvel and DC where campers become creators, heroes, and storytellers. Get ready to leap tall buildings in a single bound and unleash your imagination in Ink to Action: Superhero Week! This action-packed camp invites kids to dive into the colorful worlds of Marvel, DC, and their own wild imaginations as they create original superheroes, design epic costumes, and dream up thrilling adventures. From drawing comic panels filled with “POW!” and “BAM!” to inventing dastardly villains and staging heroic showdowns, every day is a chance to learn, create, and play in true superhero style. Campers will team up for obstacle course challenges, craft larger-than-life cityscapes, and explore the art and storytelling behind their favorite heroes. Whether they’re soaring through the skies of Gotham, swinging through the streets of New York, or inventing a brand-new universe, this week promises to be a super-powered blend of creativity, friendship, and unforgettable fun!

Week 2 — Blue Planet Explorers (July 13 to July 17)

Blue Planet Explorers is a week-long dive into the wonders of our ocean, where science meets creativity in unforgettable ways! From building wave tanks and creating vibrant ocean zone murals to exploring sandy shores at La Jolla Shores and snorkeling alongside colorful fish at La Jolla Cove, campers will become true marine scientists and artists. Each day is packed with hands-on experiments, exciting field
research, and imaginative art projects that bring the beauty and importance of our ocean to life. With their own science journals, conservation creations, and memories of real-life encounters with sea lions, Garibaldi, and kelp forests, your child will finish the week not just with knowledge—but with a deeper connection to the incredible blue planet we all call home.

Week 3 — Jedi Science Academy: The Force Behind the Physics (July 20 to July 24)

Get ready to blast off into a galaxy of adventure during our Force Behind the Physics week at OdysseyCampz! Young Padawans will spend five thrilling days uncovering the real science behind the Star Wars universe—hunting for hidden Kyber crystal packets to grow their own dazzling crystals, engineering custom PVC lightsabers, and experimenting with “Force pushes,” holograms, ion rockets, and more. They’ll
explore alien worlds through hands-on experiments, from building moisture farms like a Tatooine vaporator to testing insulation fit for the icy planet Hoth. The week culminates in an epic Jedi Tournament, where campers will navigate obstacle courses, show off their lightsaber forms, and earn their place among the galaxy’s bravest. We’ll wrap it all up with a Star Wars movie of their choice, complete with popcorn, Batuu Blue Milk, and a glowing lightsaber parade. This is more than camp—it’s an interstellar science adventure they’ll never forget!

Week 4 — Global Bites & Art Delights (July 27 to July 31)

Prepare yourself for the most deliciously creative week of summer! Global Bites & Art Delights Global Bites & Art Delights takes campers on a mouthwatering, imagination-powered tour of the six continents represented in World Cup 2026—all without leaving Encinitas. Kids will hand-roll pasta like Italian chefs, build colorful sushi mosaics, sculpt Mexican alebrije creatures, craft Australian dot-art canvases, and taste their way through cultures from around the world. With two awesome field trips—one to the San Diego Botanic Garden and one to the Lux Art Institute—campers will explore real-world inspiration that brings food and art to life. Every day blends cooking, creativity, teamwork, and global adventure, giving kids the chance to chop, paint, knead, sculpt, and explore their way to a final showcase bursting with flavor and color. If your child loves fun, food, art, and hands-on learning, this is the camp of the summer.

Week 5 — Kickoff to Glory: World Cup Week (August 3 to August 7)

It’s time to lace up and join the ultimate soccer adventure at Kickoff to Glory: World Cup Week! This action-packed camp brin the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup right to San Diego, with thrilling games, skill challenges, and team competitions led by two star high school soccer players. Campers will train like champions, design their own team flags, and battle for the Glory Cup in a week filled with high-energy drills, creative activities, and awesome field trips to local soccer hot spots. Whether your child is a seasoned player or just discovering the beautiful game, they’ll leave with new friends, sharper skills, and memories that will last long after the final whistle.

Odyssey Campz Registration: Summer 2026

To register, download, print, complete, and turn-in the Registration Form:
* Summer Registration Form.


If you would like to enroll, please print the forms (print double sided if possible) and either mail or bring it to the following address. Include a check addressed to ECDS (Encinitas Country Day School). Register now and take advantage of early enrollment pricing!

Encinitas Country Day School
3616 Manchester Ave.
Encinitas, CA 92024

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email.

— ECDS Office