Summer Camps: Kindergarten – Fourth Grade

Super Hero Academy

Get ready to suit up! At Super Hero Academy, campers will discover their inner hero through exciting activities, creative challenges, and team adventures. From designing their own hero identity and cape to tackling obstacle courses and solving “missions,” kids will build confidence, teamwork, and imagination. Every day brings new opportunities to unleash superpowers like courage, kindness, and creativity—all while having a blast with fellow heroes-in-training. By the end of camp, graduates of the Academy will be ready to save the day! There will be a fire truck and a crew of real-life fire-fighter superheroes on campus on Friday, May 29! 

*Please note this camp is three days.

Splash of Color

Prepare for a vibrant and creative summer adventure at ‘Splash of Color’ camp, a thrilling experience designed for children in grades K-4! Campers will dive into a world of artistic exploration where every hue, shade, and tone comes to life. From painting masterpieces on canvas to crafting dazzling creations, our young artists will unleash their inner Picasso. They’ll explore the science of colors, experiment with various mediums, and participate in colorful games and challenges. ‘Splash of Color’ is the perfect place for young imaginations to flourish, as they learn about the beauty of color and the endless possibilities it brings to the world of art. There will be a field trip to The Craftery on Friday, June 5!

Amazing Race

Ready, set, go! Campers team up for a week full of adventure, challenges, and surprises inspired by the hit competition. Each day, campers take part in activities like solving puzzles, completing obstacle courses, cracking clues, and tackling fun physical and mental challenges. Along the way, they’ll practice teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance, all while racing toward the finish line. With plenty of laughs, friendly competition, and unexpected twists, this camp is the ultimate summer adventure! Field trip information will be announced at a later date.

wet & wild

Make a splash this summer! Campers will dive into a week full of water-filled adventures from epic water games and science experiments to sprinkler games, relay races, and creative challenges that keep everyone cool. Each day is packed with teamwork, laughter, and plenty of splashing fun. Perfect for beating the summer heat, Wet & Wild guarantees big smiles, wet hair, and unforgettable memories! Louisville Collegiate School will be closed on June 19. Field trip information will be announced at a later date.

*Louisville Collegiate School will be closed on June 19. 

 Space Explorers

Blast off into a week of cosmic exploration at Space Explorers, a summer camp where kids embark on an interstellar adventure through the universe! Campers will dive into the wonders of space as they engage in thrilling activities like building model rockets, designing their own planets, and learning about stars and galaxies through hands-on experiments. Each day features a blend of creative projects, interactive space missions, and educational fun! With a focus on inspiring curiosity and imagination, Space Explorers offers a stellar experience that blends science, adventure, and exploration, allowing children to journey through the cosmos and discover the mysteries of the universe in a fun and engaging way. There will be a field trip to the Louisville Science Center to watch Space: The New Frontier in the IMAX Theater on Friday, June 26!

Secret Agent Academy

Calling all junior spies! At Secret Agent Academy, campers will step into the world of secret missions, clever codes, and undercover adventures. Each day, agents-in-training will sharpen their detective skills with scavenger hunts, obstacle courses, and puzzles that test teamwork and quick thinking. From creating disguises to cracking secret messages, campers will learn what it takes to complete top-secret missions all while having loads of fun! There will be a field trip to Immersive Gamebox on Friday, July 10!

Fantasy & Fairytales

Step into a world of magic and imagination at Fantasy & Fairytales Camp! Campers will explore enchanted kingdoms, meet mythical creatures, and go on heroic quests through storybook adventures. Each day is filled with creative activities like costume making, storytelling, and magical crafts that bring favorite fairytales to life. With a sprinkle of imagination and a dash of fun, campers will discover their own inner heroes, wizards, and fairies in a truly magical summer experience! There will be a field trip to see a special screening of the 1964 Mary Poppins at Baxter Avenue Theatre on Friday, July 17!

Fins, Fur, and Feathers!

 Dive into the wild world of animals at Fins, Fur & Feathers Camp! Campers will explore the habitats of creatures big and small—from the tiniest fish to fluffy forest friends and soaring birds of the sky. Each day is packed with hands-on activities like nature scavenger hunts, animal crafts, and interactive games that teach about wildlife, teamwork, and respect for nature. Get ready for a summer full of discovery, adventure, and furry, feathery, and finned fun! There will be a field trip to the Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve on Friday, July 24, 2026! 

KINDERGARTEN BRIDGE

Rising Kindergarten Students
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*max. 12 students

This program is designed for campers entering Collegiate’s Kindergarten to introduce them to each other, the teachers, and the campus prior to the start of school. Each day our Kindergarten teachers will feature a different on-campus “field trip,” which allows the new students to become more familiar with Collegiate’s layout and get a glimpse into the daily schedule. Students have the opportunity to practice age-appropriate reading, math, and fine motor skills, through a variety of educational activities and games. Our goal is to provide campers an opportunity to have a smooth transition and feel more at ease when the school year begins.

1ST GRADE BRIDGE

Rising First-Grade Students
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*max. 16 students

This week-long program is intended for students rising into first grade at Collegiate. The transition from kindergarten to first grade is a big and exciting jump up the academic ladder. Students will have the week to become familiar with first-grade daily routines while interacting with fellow classmates and teachers. Our focus will be literacy strategies: reading comprehension, accuracy, fluency, and writing. We look forward to getting to know our new Fantastic First Graders!

2ND GRADE AT A GLANCE

Rising Second-Grade Students
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*max. 16 students

In Second Grade at a Glance, rising second graders will get in gear for the coming school year. Students will have opportunities to freshen up their literacy and math skills through participation in engaging learning centers and interactive reading, writing, and math activities. This camp is designed to give students a glimpse into the second-grade routines and help ensure they are ready to roll into the new school year. Our adventures throughout this week will also take us to various locations on Collegiate’s campus, allowing new students to feel more comfortable in their new school home.

3RD GRADE AT A GLANCE

Rising Third-Grade Students
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*max. 16 students

In Third Grade at a Glance, rising third graders will get in gear for the coming school year. Students will have opportunities to freshen up their literacy and math skills through group challenges, games, and problem-solving activities. Our adventures throughout this week will also take us to various locations on Collegiate’s campus, allowing new students to feel more comfortable in their new school home.

4TH GRADE AT A GLANCE

Rising Fourth-Grade Students
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*max. 16 students

Fourth-grade teachers will work with rising fourth-graders to build and reinforce skills and concepts from third grade. In math, students will spend time on the four basic mathematical operations–addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. With respect to literacy, teachers will work with students to build comprehension, read with understanding and fluency, make inferences using the clues in the text, and identify the relationships between a text’s main idea and its supporting details. Students will also work on composing effective, unified paragraphs, specifically writing with topic sentences, well-chosen supporting details, and closing sentences.