Summer of Wonder ‘26
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Summer of Wonder ‘26 *
This summer camp began with an idea and a vision. My hope is the children who attend the summer camps cultivate a sense of wonder and kindle the natural desire to inquire and search for knowledge all while having fun. I’m so excited to explore alongside them and facilitate their love of learning.
— Ms. Heather
More Than Summer Camp
At Freedom Learning Center summer camps, children are encouraged to explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Campers get to wonder, question, be curious, explore, take risks and have fun! Learn about the camps to the right.
FLC Member Prices:
Mini Camp $125
Full Day Camp $250
Non-member Prices:
Mini Camp $150
Full Day Camp $300
The Lifetime Membership Fee is $100 and lasts a lifetime (unlike Costco)!
Big Happy Family Discounts:
2 children are 15% off the total. 3 children are 25% off the total. 4 children are 30% off the total.
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Week 1 of June
9:00-12:30
Camp Overview:
~Plant lifecycle ~Van Gogh ~Measurement (height) ~Bug & Insect Lifecycles ~Forest & Wetland Biomes ~Bark texture and petal pounding art ~Animal Homes (worm farm, bug hotel, hives) ~Nature Protectors ~Recycled Nature Art ~Animals in our Area (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish and birds) ~Plants in our Area
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Week 2 of June
9:00-12:30
Camp Overview
~Soccer skills (dribbling, passing) ~Measure kicks ~Team drills ~Basketball skills (shooting and dribbling) ~Ball bounce experiment ~Obstacle course ~Build a mini basketball hoop ~Balance and flexibility circuits ~How muscles work ~Partner balance challenges ~Sprinting, jumping, throwing ~Timing races and graphing results ~Relay strategy games ~Build-a-goal ~Design a medal or jersey
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Week 3 of June (Mon-Thurs)
9:00-12:30
~Chemical reactions (baking soda and vinegar volcano/lemon) ~Colorful fizzy cups ~Measure ratios and predict reactions ~Decorate a Junior Food Scientist apron ~Solids, Liquids and Changes ~States of matter ~Melt and refreeze chocolate and butter ~No-bake energy bites ~Solid-Liquid-Gas movement game ~Draw before/after food changes ~Crystallization and dissolving ~Sugar dissolving in hot vs. cold ~Rock candy ~Candy geodes ~Why temperature matters ~Yeast and Growing Gases ~Gas production, living organisms ~Yeast balloon experiment ~Mini yeast rolls or pizza dough ~Burping bags or Bubble race (CO2 expansion demo) ~Is Yeast alive? ~Emulsions ~Oil & water vs. soap ~Homemade butter, salad dressing or mayo ~Build a menu ~Foodie Feast
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Week 4 of June
Mini Camp 9:00-12:30 or 12:30-4:00
Full Day Camp 9:00-4:00
Camp Overview
~What lives in the ocean? (what animals belong/live in each zone?) ~Beach/Ocean crafts ~Sensory with sand and shells ~What is sand? (enjoy kinetic sand) ~Creature of the day ~Creature mask ~Sink or float ~Food chain tag ~Obstacle course ~What’s a coral reef? Is it an animal? A fish? A rock? ~Build a coral reef with legos, recyclable materials ~Clean ocean conservation ~Recycled ocean art ~Beach Clean up relay race ~How can we save the animals from our home? ~Ocean games and puzzles ~Beach Party ~Ocean songs and dance party ~Seashell treasure hunt ~The significance of the sand dollar ~Water play ~“Sand” volleyball
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Week 5 of June
Mini Camp 9:00-12:30 or 12:30-4:00
Full Day Camp 9:00-4:00
Camp Overview
Science Lab: Gravity vs. muscle strength activities
Engineering: Build a space helmet (paper engineering)
Math: Astronaut fitness stations (counting reps / timing)
Art: Decorate mission patches
Game: Obstacle course “space training”Science Lab: Balloon rockets & air pressure
Engineering Challenge: Build a straw or paper rocket
Math: Measure distance & graph launches
Art: Rocket design & labeling
Group Challenge: Farthest launch contest
Planets & the Solar SystemScience Lab: Planet size comparison (playdough)
Engineering: Build a model solar system
Math: Orbit counting & planet ordering
Art: Galaxy watercolor painting
Movement: Planet orbit game
Engineering: Build a rover using recycled materials
Science: How rovers explore other planets
Art: Design rover decals
Team Game: Rover obstacle navigation
Science Lab: Constellations & star patterns
Engineering: Build a telescope model
Math: Pattern recognition in stars
Art: Glow-in-the-dark constellations
Celebration: Space Expo & Family Showcase -
July 27-31
Mini Camp 9:00-12:30 or 12:30-4:00
Full Day Camp 9:00-4:00
Camp Overview
~Science Lab: Explore materials with different textures (sand, slime, playdough, water beads) ~Engineering: Build a sensory wall or texture board
~Math: Sort and count materials by texture or size
~Art: Collage using various textures
~Movement/Game: “Texture treasure hunt” (find objects with certain textures)
~Science Lab: Color mixing experiments with water, food coloring, and ice
~Engineering: Build kaleidoscopes or prism viewers
~Math: Graph favorite colors or mix ratios
~Art: Color splash painting or tie-dye
~Movement/Game: Color-based obstacle course or “traffic light” game
~Science Lab: Explore vibrations, sound waves with tuning forks, drums, or water glasses
~Engineering: Build simple musical instruments (shakers, drums)
~Math: Count beats, patterns, or rhythms
~Art: Decorate instruments or create sound art
~Movement/Game: Rhythm relay race or musical statues
~Science Lab: Explore scents with herbs, spices, and flowers
~Engineering: Design mini “scent gardens” or flavor experiments
~Math: Sort, measure, and compare ingredients
~Art: Create scented playdough or herb prints
~Game: “Guess the scent” or taste station with safe foods
~Science Lab: Combine sensory elements into a mini experiment
~Engineering: Build multi-sensory creations (e.g., a scented, colorful, moving object)
~Math: Record data or results from sensory experiments
~Art: Collaborative sensory mural or sculpture
~Celebration: Sensory STEAM showcase for families, reflect on favorite activities -
Week 1 of August
Mini Camp 9:00-12:30 or 12:30-4:00
Full Day Camp 9:00-4:00
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Week 2 of August
Mini Camp 9:00-12:30 or 12:30-4:00
Full Day Camp 9:00-4:00
Landmarks of Europe Science/Engineering Lab: Build the Eiffel Tower or Big Ben with Lego
Math: Count bricks, measure heights, compare proportions
Art: Decorate Lego buildings with flags and cultural symbols
Team Game: “Build the city” relay challenge
Asia Adventures Science/Engineering Lab: Build the Great Wall of China or Japanese pagoda
Math: Graph building lengths, bricks per section
Art: Create a Lego dragon or mosaic inspired by local art
Movement/Game: “Brick hunt” obstacle course
Africa & Middle East Science/Engineering Lab: Construct pyramids or ancient temples
Math: Calculate base dimensions, symmetry, and volume
Art: Design desert landscapes, decorate bricks with hieroglyph-inspired stickers
Team Challenge: Collaborative village-building with a resource limit
Americas Science/Engineering Lab: Build the Statue of Liberty, Machu Picchu, or Mayan temples
Math: Measure height, width, and perimeter of Lego landmarks
Art: Create flags, murals, or mosaics reflecting culture
Movement/Game: “Pass the brick” cooperative building challenge
Oceania & Creative Innovation Science/Engineering Lab: Sydney Opera House, Maori village, or coral reef structures
Math: Track shapes, angles, and repeated patterns
Art: Decorate Lego scenes with water, animals, and plants
STEAM Showcase: Camp-wide “Legos Around the World Expo” for families -
Week 3 of August
Mini Camp 9:00-12:30 or 12:30-4:00
Full Day Camp 9:00-4:00
Silly Sports Sampler Backward Soccer (run backward, kick forward ⚽)
Animal Walk Relay (crab walk, bear crawl, hop like frogs)
Balloon Volleyball (giant net or rope)
DIY Sports Day Pool Noodle Hockey
Sock-Ball Baseball
Design-a-Sport: kids invent rules, name, and equipment
🎨 STEAM tie-in: designing rules & testing fairness Extreme & Obstacle Sports Wacky Obstacle Course
(cones, tunnels, balance beams, hula hoops)
Scooter Board Bowling
Target Toss Madness
Water Wacky Sports Sponge Relay Races
Slip & Slide Bowling
Water Balloon Toss (short distances, teamwork focus)
Wacky Sports Olympics Opening Parade (team colors & chants)
Mini Events:
Flamingo Stand Balance
Slow-Motion Races
Dizzy Bat Dash
Closing Ceremony with medals or certificates 🏅 -
Mon-Thurs
9:00-12:00
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Mon-Thurs
9:00-12:00