Camps that are both fun and educational!

Research show that students in grades 3-8 typically lose 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% of their school-year gains in math during the summer. – (NWEA 2020)

CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

A perfect blend of education with fun, Crania Schools camps provide your child an opportunity to keep up with their learning over the summer. These camps are a great opportunity not only to prevent summer loss, but also to catch up or get ahead on academics.

All camps are offered in a week-long morning only, afternoon only or full-day format. Mix and match camps in each half of the day to give your child variety and the ability to work on academics as well as more hands-on activities.

Students will get regular outdoor breaks daily with time to form new friendships with other like-minded children while they enjoy playground fun. On Fridays, campers will enjoy the last hours of their camp in the splash circle.

SCIENCEKIDS CAMPS

Is your child curious about the world around them? Crania Schools’ educational Sciencekids camps offer a fun, hands-on experience of the world within and around us. This year’s camp features the human brainThese camps are ideal for students that enjoy working with their hands and delving deeper into their projects. Come join other like-minded kids and experience the glorious world of science together!

SCIENCEKIDS: THE BRAIN

Grade 4-8 (Entering)

Is your child curious about the world around them? Crania Schools’ educational Sciencekids camps offer a fun, hands-on experience of the world within and around us. This year’s camp features the human brainThese camps are ideal for students that enjoy working with their hands and delving deeper into their projects. Come join other like-minded kids and experience the glorious world of science together!

TEKNOKIDS CAMPS

At Crania, we are passionate about teaching your children about digital technology. Coding and Robotics are the future and we expose your children to it early. These camps feature content from our school year Teknokids programs and promise to keep your child’s mind engaged.

TEKNOKIDS ROBOTICS

Grade 4-8 (Entering)

In our uniquely designed Robotics camps, your child will gain hands on experience with building and coding robots in a fun and engaging environment. They will also be exposed to making simple video games and understanding electronics.

Open to students currently in or entering Grades 4 to 8, these camps are designed for students who have achieved a Level 3 or higher overall in their previous school year. Age-appropriate robots will be selected for each student.

TEKNOKIDS CODING

Grade 4-8 (Entering)

In this camp, the younger students (currently in or entering G4-6) will learn the Scratch coding language to design their own games, and the older students (currently in or entering G6-8) will learn HTML/CSS and design their own websites!

In the Teknokids Coding: Scratch camp, your child will become very familiar with the Scratch programming language. A shorter version of our year-long program, students will start by learning the basics of animation and interaction with computer programs using programming fundamentals including sequences, loops, and conditionals. Students learn with fun projects that include storytelling, music and art. More advanced concepts, including functions and variables, can also be covered if students are ready, with the course culminating with a series of game design exercises. A must for any student wishing to explore the exciting world of careers in STEAM. No prior coding experience is required.

In the Teknokids Coding: HTML/CSS camp, students get their first introduction to text-based coding through designing their own websites using HTML and CSS. Front-end web design is an essential element, not only for technology-driven careers, but also in the arts, marketing and communication fields. No prior coding experience is required.

These camps are designed for students who have achieved a Level 3 or higher overall in their previous school year.

MATH CAMPS

Our Flex Math camp is an intensive version of our year-long Flex Math program. It is an excellent opportunity for students to catch up or get ahead on their school Math curriculum.

Current students can continue where they left off during the school year and new students can pick up where they leave off in the new school year. 

FLEX MATH

Grade 4-8 (Entering)

In this camp, students will go through our unique Math curriculum at their own pace while receiving teacher instruction along the way. The program is tailored to each student based on an assessment. Progress is monitored regularly and student motivation is kept up with continuous encouragement and hands on activities.

Open to students currently in or entering Grades 4 to 8, these camps are designed for students working at any level in their previous school year.

HANDWRITING & TYPING CAMPS

Learning how to write and type are essential skills in today’s world. Being proficient with the pen and keyboard not only builds confidence in children but allows them to communicate effectively and organize their thoughts efficiently. Give your child this gift that will give them an edge and last a lifetime!

 

HANDWRITING & TYPING

Grade 4-8 (Entering)

Research has shown that handwriting can influence a student’s reading, writing, language, and critical thinking skills! This camp is designed to teach proper grip as well as strategies for letter formation, spacing, neatness and cursive connections. Designed to develop both printing and cursive skills, this camp provides an effective way to gain penmanship proficiency. If you think your child needs to improve legibility or neatness or simply wants to learn cursive handwriting, this camp is for them. Join others and learn these valuable skills while having fun together!

At Crania, we also understand the importance of effective typing skills in today’s digital world! From school assignments to professional documents, efficient typing not only saves time but also enhances productivity. Our camp is designed to equip your child with the essential techniques and strategies to become a proficient typist.

Our curriculum covers all aspects of typing, including finger placement, proper posture, typing ergonomics, and mastering the keyboard layout. Through engaging lessons and practical exercises, your child will progressively build speed and accuracy, enabling them to type effortlessly and without errors.

Open to students working at any level in their previous school year.

ARTSKIDS CAMPS

SEWING

Grade 6-8 (Entering)

Why should your child learn how to sew? You never know when that button will need to be reattached to that important dress shirt right before an interview! Besides avoiding the odd button emergency, sewing helps children develop important hand-eye coordination, apply mathematical skills, and provides an opportunity for them to plan and complete projects.

Even basic sewing skills can allow your child to patch a hole, mend a seam and fix a hem. Skills that will serve your child for their whole life!

 In this camp, your child will learn how to sew with their hands and become familiar with the basic types of stitches. Sewing machines will not be used. The students will apply their newly acquired skills to a simple sewing project that they will take home with them as a keepsake!

Open to students currently in or entering Grades 6 to 8, these camps are designed for students that enjoy taking their time to complete projects.

Open to students working at any level in their previous school year.

KNITTING

Grade 6-8 (Entering)

Let your child discover the soothing rhythm of needles and yarn at our Knitting Camp. This camp offers a welcoming haven for beginners to explore the art of knitting. Students will engage in hands-on learning, share stories, and create beautiful projects in a cozy, supportive atmosphere. Join us for an unforgettable experience!

The students will apply their newly acquired skills to a simple knitting project that they will take home with them as a keepsake!

Open to students currently in or entering Grades 6 to 8, these camps are designed for students that enjoy taking their time to complete projects.

Open to students working at any level in their previous school year.

CAMP SCHEDULE

MARCH BREAK

Mar 11-14, 2024

SUMMER WEEK 1

Jul 8-12, 2024

SUMMER WEEK 2

Jul 15-19, 2024

MORNING

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

AFTERNOON

12:30 PM – 4:30 PM

FULL-DAY

8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

CAMP FEES

CAMP

Sciencekids: The Brain

Flex Math

Handwriting & Typing

Teknokids Coding (Scratch/HTML)

Teknokids Robotics

Artskids Sewing

Artskids Knitting

HALF-DAY

$175/week

$175/week

$175/week

$175/week

$175/week

$175/week

$175/week

FULL-DAY

$350/week

$350/week

$350/week

$350/week

$350/week

$350/week

$350/week

MATERIALS

$25/week

$25/week

$25/week

$25/week

Each camper will receive a camp shirt which they wear each day they attend. Campers can be dropped off between 8:30 am and 9:00 am, and picked up between 4:00 pm and 4:30 pm. Before and after care is available at an extra charge. Early/late arrivals will be charged automatically.

Students will require the following:

  • snacks (lunch if staying all day) and a bottle of water
  • hat
  • sunscreen applied at home
  • swimsuit and dry shirt on Friday

FAQ

Can campers be paired with their friends?

Absolutely! Just let us know if your child is attending with a friend and we’ll pair them up during their camp.

How much time will they spend outside? It is summer after all.

Our campers generally go outside three times during the day, weather permitting. The morning/afternoon breaks are about 30 min long and the lunch break is 1 hour long.

Do the campers eat inside or outside?

The campers are given an opportunity to eat at each break. They enjoy a picnic outside on tables before they make their way to the playgrounds.

Can my child attend just a few days of the week and can you pro-rate the fees?

It is challenging for us to pro-rate fees for just a few days of a week attended. Your child will be holding a spot for the week so we are not able to pro-rate the fees. We recommend you consider the half-day option instead.