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A Summer Packed Full of Fun is Waiting

Spark is a hands-on summer camp focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) for Lincoln-area elementary students. We work to create an environment where all students can explore, wonder, and learn…. Because we believe STEAM education is for everyone!

 

  • Dates, Days, and Times

    • Spark 2025 will begin on Wednesday, May 28th, and run through Friday, July 25, 2025 (no programming on July 4 and 5).
    • Spark runs Monday-Friday (except Week 1 - Wed-Fri and Week 6 - Mon-Wed)
    • Because we know most parents work, Spark provides programming from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for no additional before/after program fees.

  • Location

    Holmes Elementary - 5230 Sumner Street

  • Pricing

    Full Week: $300
    Half Week (Weeks 1 and 6) $200

  • Who comes to Spark?

    Any student who has completed kindergarten through 5th grade can participate in the Spark Summer Learning program regardless of where they go to elementary school.

    Camp Crew is a program for students who have completed 6th – 8th grade. Camp Crew students will be able to learn alongside their elementary counterparts while also sharing their STEAM knowledge, helping teachers, and providing an extra set of hands for our engaging activities. For more information on Camp Crew or to apply, click here.

    Students with special needs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure adequate staffing meets each student’s needs. Please get in touch with us to discuss your child’s specific needs.

  • Check out our weekly themes to learn more about the exciting topics and engaging activities for summer 2025!

  • If you're a parent of a child who will be attending our program, download our handbook to learn more about the program and our policies. 

Daily Schedule


7:30-8:30am Students arrive, Breakfast (8:00-8:30). Students explore independently and in small groups with all kinds of STEAM activities.

8:30-9:00am Students head to their age-specific classroom, where they prepare for the daily lessons and get to know other campers in their classroom.

9:00-10:00am Students work together to explore, wonder, design, and learn about the weekly theme. Daily activities change but often build upon the previous day’s work

10:00-10:45am We’ll head outside or to the gym to expand our learning through play!

10:45-11:30am Head back to our classroom to continue our discovery and explorations... Oh, and play, laugh and learn!

11:30am-12:30pm Lunch

12:30-1:00pm Back to our classroom for some downtime… students can explore the reading nook in each classroom, listen to the group reading book, or take time to draw, wonder, or relax.

1:00-1:45pm Dive deeper into our learning, exploring, and fun!

1:45-2:15pm Back outside or to the gym! No shortage of play at this camp!

2:15-3:00pm More exploration, discovery and wonderment!

3:00-3:30pm Snack!

3:30-4:15pm More time with activities, explorations, and investigations of the weekly theme.

4:15-4:45pm Keep up the action! More playtime outside or in the gym!

4:45-5:00pm Students work collectively to clean classrooms and group areas.

5:00-5:30pm Students work independently and in small groups on end-of-day activities, including arts and crafts, computer time, and fun with STEAM resources. Student pick-up.


STEAM Learning

STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. STEAM learning inspires big thinking, a chance to explore, wonder, build and learn!