Located on The Saklan School campus, Summer@Saklan is open to the public and will run in one-week sessions from June 15 - July 31, 2026. Registration for summer 2026 will be available to the public on February 20th.
To be notified when Summer@Saklan 2026 registration opens, complete this form.
We look forward to another amazing summer of hands-on learning, growing friendships, and lots of fun!
Our Mini Campers program for 3-5 year olds provides children with a nurturing environment that allows the imagination to unfold. Our well-equipped play yard with shaded areas, sandbox, climbing structures, swings, and open space to run provides campers with opportunities to explore and learn through doing. Campers will have fun learning about art and science through art projects, science experiments, cooking, circle time, games, special guests, and more. Each session has a focus around which the program is designed. Within the rhythm of our day, Saklan provides a healthy morning snack, while campers bring lunches from home. Mini campers must be out of diapers and toilet trained.
June 15 - 18 (No Camp on June 19): Dramatic Play
Explore different fairy tales, superheroes, and jobs, while learning to take on different roles, responsibilities, and tasks, while engaging in imaginative play!
Price: $520
June 22 - 26: Sports
Learn about several different sports, including learning about the rules of each game, teamwork, and good sportsmanship, while having fun!
Price: $650
June 29 - July 2 (No Camp July 3): Bug Exploration
Learning about some of the littlest creatures by diving into our outdoor play area to find their habitats and figure out what lives around us.
Price: $520
July 6 - 10: Science
Learn about science through hands-on experimentation using various tools and materials, and by observing different reactions.
Price: $650
July 13 - 17: Safari Animals
Getting an in-depth look at the wildlife living in the savanna, learning about their habitats, what they eat, and more!
Price: $650
July 20 - 24: Cooking
Learn how to make simple foods, become familiar with cooking appliances and utensils, and learn how to stay safe in the kitchen.
Price: $650
July 27 - 31: Art
Explore different art mediums such as clay, photography, paint, and more!
Price: $650
Drop off: 8:15 - 8:30 a.m.
Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Extended Day ($15/hour): 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Come have fun learning through art and science with Summer@Saklan. Each session consists of fun art and science-related activities including: art, crafts, science experiments, games, music, special guests, and more. Additionally, Friday afternoons will feature fun activities, including water play, a bounce house, and special guests such as a magician or puppeteer. Summer@Saklan is sure to be tons of fun!
June 15 - 18 (No Camp on June 19): Claymation & Art
This camp offers an introduction to claymation by making clay-based projects, learning how to do stop motion, and working on a variety of creative art projects.
Price: $520
June 22 - 26: The Art of Puppetry
Dive into the art of storytelling by creating your own characters to tell them. Students will create a variety of puppets, each with their own personality and character traits. They will then prepare and perform puppet shows to tell their tales.
Price: $650
June 29 - July 2 (No Camp July 3): Jewelry Making
Indigenous people around the world wear jewelry not only to adorn themselves, but also to tell a story. We will learn about cultural stories told through jewelry and how we can tell our own stories to wear. We will make a variety of designs using different techniques and materials.
Price: $520
July 6 - 10: Bookmaking & Printing
Learn how paper was first invented and how the first books came to be while you dive into the art of papermaking and book binding. We will use a variety of materials and media to design decorative papers and make different kinds of books.
Price: $650
July 13 - 17: LEGO Science
Using LEGO education science kits, explorers will build, test, and discover how the world works. Through hands-on problems & exciting building challenges, kids will explore key science concepts while thinking like engineers and scientists.
Price: $650
July 20 - 24: Space
Explorers will dive into the world of space as they learn about the solar system, stars, rockets, galaxies, and more through engaging art, science, and creative, hands-on challenges.
Price: $650
July 27 - 31: STEAM
Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through hands-on activities. From building and designing to experimenting and creating, explorers will be able to spark their inner curiosity and innovation.
Price: $650
Drop off: 8:15 - 8:30 a.m.
Regular Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Extended Day ($15/hour): 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
View a Sample Explorers' Daily Schedule here.
Registration for Summer 2026 will open in the middle of February. Spots are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to be notified when registration is available, please click on the button below.
Withdrawal from the program on or before April 1, 2026, will result in a 50% refund rate. No refunds will be given for withdrawals after April 1, 2026. No refunds can be made to a student who, for disciplinary reasons, is asked to leave the program.
Contact Maggie Kwong at [email protected].
