Experience A Summer of Adventure and Play at Kalamazoo Country Day School Summer Camp
Summer is my favorite season.
As a child, the anticipation of waiting for the faint tune of the ice cream truck to grow louder as it wound through the neighborhood is a long-treasured memory.
As a parent, I still enjoy the “lazy days of summer,” but I also want to incorporate learning for my children that continues after the school year ends.
Is there a camp that combines the fun of summer while still reinforcing learning and social-emotional connections?
Kalamazoo Country Day School is excited to offer themed summer camps to extend learning beyond the classroom year.
Through these camps, children will continue their academic and character development while participating in various fun activities, including soccer, coding, outer space and superheroes.
Kids will leave camp with a reawakened curiosity and desire to learn.
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Can Anyone Attend KCDS Camps?
Yes! While Kalamazoo Country Day School is a private school, their summer camps are open to everyone- not just KCDS students!
Read on to see how KCDS has everything your kiddo needs for a memorable summer experience.
KCDS’s Themed Camps Ensure No One Will be Bored
Every week is something new at Kalamazoo Country Day School’s summer camps. Through activities, experiments and adventure, kids will have a blast learning something new each week of camp.
Do you have a soccer enthusiast? Future artist? Scientist in training? KCDS has camp sessions for all.
With flexible schedules (full or half day) and child care available, they can also accommodate busy families.
Day Camps for Ages 2.5 – 9
Full days or half days are available for kiddos up to age nine. See what’s offered for them at KCDS this summer:
| June 9-13: Soccer with Coach Wright Our Soccer Summer Camp is perfect for kids of all skill levels. With expert coaching to improve fundamentals like dribbling, passing, and shooting, plus team-building activities that boost confidence and collaboration, this camp is packed with excitement. |
| June 16-20: Superhero Academy Join us for an epic week of adventure, creativity, and fun as they train at Superhero Academy, design their costumes, solve mystery missions, and master their skills in epic team challenges! |
| June 23 – 27: Around the World Your child will explore diverse cultures through music, art, stories, games, and crafts inspired by traditions from across the globe. |
| June 30 – July 3: Red, White & Blue This exciting camp celebrates the spirit of freedom with various themed activities, including arts and crafts, games, sports, and special events all inspired by our country’s colors. |
| July 7 – 11: Flying Adventure From soaring through imaginary skies to crafting gliders and exploring the wonders of flight, your child will be immersed in a world of high-flying fun and discovery. |
| July 14 – 18: Outer Space Expedition: From crafting rocket ships to learning about planets, stars, and galaxies through hands-on activities and games, each day will be packed with excitement and exploration. |
| July 21 – 25: Dinosaur Discovery Campers will dig for “fossils,” create dinosaur crafts, play dino-themed games, and learn fascinating facts about their favorite prehistoric creatures. |
| July 28 – Aug 1: Art Exploration Packed with fun-filled activities, your little artist will explore painting, crafting, and more, all designed to spark imagination and curiosity. |
| Aug 4 – 8: Sports Extravaganza Perfect for kids of all skill levels, our camp offers an exciting variety of sports and activities, including soccer, basketball, relay races, and more, all guided by enthusiastic and dedicated instructors in a fun and supportive environment. |
| Aug 11-14: Summer Childcare Summer Care offers engaging activities like arts and crafts, outdoor games, nature exploration, and more—designed to spark creativity and foster friendships. |
Day Camp Packing List
• Water Bottle
• 2 Snacks
• Lunch
• Nap Blanket and travel pillow
• Extra Set of Seasonal Clothing
• Bathing Suit & Towel
• Sunscreen & Bug Spray
• All items must be labeled with the child’s first and last name
KCDS Day Camp FAQs
• Ages: 2 years, 9 months – 9 years old. All campers must be potty trained
• Schedule: All camps run from 8:15 AM – 3:15 PM
• Half-Day Option: Half Day sessions are available and conclude at 11:45 AM
• Child care: Available from 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• Camp Staff: Camps are taught by KCDS faculty members
New! Coding Camps for Ages 9 -14
Big kids love summer camp, too, and KCDS has some new cool offerings in coding camps for 2025. All of these are half-day camps, finishing up before lunch:
| June 16-20: Introduction to Coding Languages and Python Turtle Basics Through hands-on activities, learn coding concepts like loops, sequencing, conditionals, and debugging. |
| June 23-27: Robotic Problem Solving Design obstacle courses, solve challenges, and enhance your critical thinking and creativity. |
| July 7-11: Build a Virtual Pet in Scratch |
| July 14-18: Escape Room: Logic, Problem-Solving, and Coding Challenge Design and solve puzzles to “escape” from a self-made virtual escape room. |
| July 21 – 25: Getting Started with MIT App Inventor Learn to build Android apps from scratch using MIT App Inventor. |
| July 28 – Aug 1: Creative Coding: Building AI and Chatbots with Scratch Explore the basics of AI by creating chatbots using Scratch. |
| Aug 4-8: Introduction to Arduino and Basic Circuits Build circuits and write code to control LEDs, motors, and sensors. |
Coding Camp FAQs
• Ages: 9 – 14 years old
• Schedule: All camps run from 8:15 AM – 11:15 AM
About Kalamazoo Country Day School
KCDS began in 1979 when local families saw a need for an independent, non-profit school in the Kalamazoo area.
This Pre-K through 8th grade school was built on collaboration with families, staff, alumni and friends to create lifelong learners.
Beginning in preschool, KCDS students are enriched with Spanish four times per week; additional subjects include music, visual art, technology and physical education.
Kalamazoo Country Day School seeks to admit talented and motivated students yearly and is committed to economic diversity. Tuition is tuition-based, and financial aid is available.
Kalamazoo Country Day School
4221 E Milham Avenue
Portage, MI 49002
269-329-0116
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