Central Area Schools - Week of 06/22-06/26
Summer Classes 2026 / Central Area Schools -
Summer School 2026
RIVER BEND ELEMENTARY
Space Explorers 2.0 | 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Grades 1-5 | River Bend Elementary | $139 (Friday only $25)
This popular camp is back with new activities and discoveries! Space is so big, of course we couldn't cover it all the first time, join us for some more space fun! Great for anyone interested in planets, stars, asteroids and more this is the perfect camp for any space explorer.
Crafty Kid Creations | 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Grades 1-5 | River Bend Elementary | $139 (Friday only $25)
Calling all crafty kids, we want to see what you can create! Let us lead you in some cool crafty creations and then build something from scratch during our free build time. Think you can make our craft better, great! Follow along with the instructor or take any craft in your own direction. We love seeing the amazing things our campers create!
Think it, Build it, BREAK it | 12:45-4 p.m. | Grades 1-5 | River Bend Elementary | $139 (with Aftercare $185 - 4-5 p.m.)
Dear future engineers, can you build the strongest bridge? How about the tallest tower? First design and build, once you have created your project let's figure out how to break it! One thing is for sure, your designs will be pushed to the limit!
Spy School | 12:45-4 p.m. | Grades 1-5 | River Bend Elementary | $139 (with Aftercare $185 - 4-5 p.m.)
Welcome to Spy School! A top-secret summer enrichment program where you'll trade your textbooks for a toolkit of espionage skills. This isn't just a camp; it's a mission to sharpen your mind, decode challenging puzzles, and master the art of being a secret agent!
PARKWAY CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL
Ceramics Basics | 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Grades 6-8 | Parkway Central Middle School | $139
Unplug this summer and get your hands dirty in our Ceramics Basics class! Whether you’ve never touched clay before or just want to rediscover the tactile joy of creating, this course offers a relaxed, creative environment to explore the foundational art of pottery.
Step Into the Spotlight Musical Theatre Dance | 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Grades 6-8 | Parkway Central Middle School | $139
In this musical theatre dance class, students learn fun moves from Broadway-style shows, including jazz and character dance. After learning different routines, students work together to create their own choreography. This class builds confidence, creativity, teamwork, and lets students shine while dancing and performing in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Math Skills: A little Extra Summer Help | 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Grades 6-7 | Parkway Central Middle School | $139
Math Skills Review for those who need a bit more extra practice or skills broken down into smaller, simpler steps (Gr 6 & 7)
Junior Chefs Academy | 9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Grades 6-8 | Parkway Central Middle School | $159
Calling all young, aspiring chefs! Our one-week culinary camp blends hands-on lessons in basic skills, food safety, and healthy eating with fun, creativity, and confidence-building in the kitchen. Recipes change weekly to keep things fresh
Orchestra: Development of Skills | 12:45-4 p.m. | Grades 6-8 | Parkway Central Middle School | $139
This Orchestra class continues development of skills to play string instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) in a group, building fundamental skills in posture, bowing, and music reading, while also covering music theory, rhythm, and playing diverse musical styles. It's a performance-based course focused on ensemble playing, encouraging teamwork, and musical expression. Students signing up for this course need to be enrolled in their middle school orchestra program.
Realistic Drawing Workshop | 12:45-4 p.m. | Grades 6-8 | Parkway Central Middle School | $139
This is a week filled with honing our skills in realistic drawing, both from life and from photographs! All skill levels are welcome as we all try to improve our own practice. We will use multiple drawing tools, black and white and color.
Tie Dye | 12:45-4 p.m. | Grades 6-8 | Parkway Central Middle School | $139
This vibrant and energetic summer enrichment camp is designed for kids who love color, fashion, and hands-on creativity. Over the course of the camp, students will learn the science and artistry behind one of the most iconic textile arts, transforming plain white fabric into wearable masterpieces.
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