Preschool Summer Camp in Huntersville, NC

Unlock a Summer of Discovery and Fun for Your Preschooler

At Ivybrook Academy Huntersville, we believe summer is a time for exploration, creativity, and growth. Our preschool summer camp in Huntersville, NC offers a safe and enriching environment where young learners can engage in exciting activities while developing essential social, cognitive, and physical skills. Designed specifically for preschool-aged children, our camp blends fun-filled experiences with meaningful educational opportunities.

Why Choose Our Preschool Summer Camp in Huntersville?

Our summer camp is thoughtfully crafted to engage preschoolers in activities that promote both education and enjoyment. We ensure every child thrives by offering:

  • Social Growth: Interactive group activities help children build friendships, strengthen communication, and develop teamwork skills.
  • Creative Expression: Art, music, and storytelling inspire imagination and boost self-confidence.
  • Physical Well-being: Outdoor play and movement-based activities encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.
  • Cognitive Development: Engaging educational experiences ignite a love for learning and exploration.

Exciting Summer Camp Curriculum

Our summer curriculum blends structured learning with hands-on experiences. We introduce young minds to various subjects in a playful and interactive way, including:

  • STEM Activities: Hands-on science experiments, problem-solving games, and simple engineering projects spark curiosity.
  • Creative Arts & Music: Painting, crafting, and rhythm-based activities encourage artistic expression and fine motor skill development.
  • Outdoor Exploration: Nature walks, gardening, and environmental activities promote a connection with the outdoors.
  • Literacy & Storytelling: Engaging stories and interactive language-based activities support communication and early reading skills.

Engaging Camp Activities for Young Learners

At Ivybrook Academy Huntersville, we believe that learning should be fun, which is why our summer camp includes a variety of hands-on activities designed to captivate and educate:

  • Outdoor Adventures: Supervised playground time, obstacle courses, and team-based activities.
  • Hands-on Crafts: Fun art projects that encourage creativity and fine motor development.
  • Science & Discovery Sessions: Experiments and sensory activities that make learning exciting.
  • Group Games & Music Time: Songs, movement, and cooperative games that enhance social skills.

Enroll your child in a summer of fun and learning—call us at (704) 981-8342 or contact us online today!

Who Can Join Our Preschool Summer Camp?

Our camp is designed for preschoolers aged 18 months to 7 years, ensuring all activities are age-appropriate and engaging. We maintain small group sizes so each child receives individual attention and guidance.

Summer Camps

Summer Camp Hours: Monday through Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm 

Topic: Edible Science

Campers will embark on a scientific adventure filled with fun and delicious treats! Geared up with goggles, they'll explore the fascinating world of science by conducting experiments like transforming matter, triggering chemical reactions, and harnessing solar energy for cooking. As gummy worms dance to the rhythm of the day, you'll hear the excitement of children as their volcanoes erupt with a spectacular display!

Some of the questions we will be answering this week include:

  • How can I use the power of the sun to create s’mores?
  • What is a hypothesis?
  • How fast will my gummy worm dance?
  • What will I use to make my volcano erupt?

Topic: Aloha Summer

After a day filled with exciting activities like surfing, beach ball relays, and coconut bowling, a vibrant Hawaiian luau will await. Campers will learn the traditional island dance, the Seaweed Slide, while wearing their unique handmade grass skirts. As the island adventure concludes, children will bid farewell with warm alohas and mahalos.

Here are some of the questions we'll be exploring this week:

  • How will I design my Tiki mask?
  • Can I scuddle like a crab?
  • Can I “walk the plank” without getting wet?
  • What will my multi-dimensional sandcastle look like?

Topic: Tinker Lab

Is your child the next Thomas Edison or Nikola Tesla? Join us as they observe, discover, and create amazing new inventions! Don't forget your blueprints, as we'll be building wacky wind mobiles, racing robots, and egg parachutes. Our children will conduct in-depth investigations, formulate hypotheses, and share their curiosity about how things work. Step into our tinker lab and let your imagination soar!

Here are some of the questions we'll be answering this week:

  • How can I change the molecular make up of a solid object?
  • What materials can I use to create a bubble wand?
  • What natural materials will I extract color from?
  • Will my apple boat float?

Topic: Passport to Fun

Bonjour! Who knew you could travel the world in just one week? Grab your passport and let's embark on an incredible adventure. Our campers will journey to Mexico to savor a delicious quesadilla, Ireland to create a Celtic knot, Egypt to explore the ancient pyramids, and even Brazil to celebrate Carnival. As a souvenir from their travels, you'll receive a postcard filled with their exciting experiences. Adios! 

Here are some of the questions we'll be exploring this week:

  • What will my maracas sound like?
  • Will my boomerang come back to me?
  • Can I follow a recipe to make pizza?

What materials will I use for my Ethiopian weaving?

Topic: Cooking with Color

Get ready to unleash your imagination and creativity as we embark on a culinary adventure! We'll use food to create amazing sensory experiences and delicious edible treats. Our young chefs will put on their aprons and chef hats as they prepare pizza, ice cream, smoothies, and much more. We'll explore the world of culinary arts as we measure, sift, stir, and create edible masterpieces.

Here are some of the questions we'll be answering:

  • How can I transform marshmallows?
  • Can I follow the steps of a recipe to make waffles?
  • What color will I turn my Oreo?
  • What is unicorn milk?

Topic: Books Alive

BEEP, BEEP! Was that a pigeon driving a bus? What a magical time it is at camp! Snowflakes are falling, beautiful rainbow fish are swimming, and Bartholomew is even make Oobleck. Our campers will step into the world of books and discover what really happens when you give a mouse a cookie and how strong the Three Little Pigs' houses truly were.

Here are some of the questions we'll be answering this week:

  • What animals did Brown Bear see?
  • How many animals will fit in a mitten?
  • What will my illustrations look like in my comic strip?
  • Will my house withstand strong powerful wind?

Topic: Water Wonderland

Dive into a week of water fun! Sprinklers and water tables will transform our playgrounds into water-filled adventures. Children will create their own water toys and play exciting soggy games. We'll even bring the water fun indoors by using water to create paintings, scented art, and large murals. Campers are sure to have a splashing good time, so don't forget your bathing suit, water toys, and towels.

This week, we'll be exploring:

  • Will water move our water wheel? 
  • Are oil and water friends? 
  • What do I need for a game of Ready, Set, Splash?
  • Who will win the sling and soak challenge?

Contact Us to Learn More!

Give your child a summer filled with fun, learning, and new friendships at Ivybrook Academy Huntersville! We would love to welcome your little one to our Preschool Summer Camp in Huntersville, NC.

Call us at (704) 981-8342 or contact us online to learn more and enroll today!

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Ivybrook Academy Huntersville

10230 Hamptons Park Dr

Huntersville, NC 28078

(704) 981-8342