Registration opens in Spring

Overlake offers camps for students entering 3rd and 4th grades in the 2024-25 school year. Our interdisciplinary, theme-based camps provide engaging and substantive learning opportunities in a fun and relaxed environment.

Overlake’s summer camps reflect the school’s values and approach to learning. Most of the camps will be led by Overlake faculty members who are eager to work with this age group.

The Summer Program is open to the public and Overlake students. Campers can join us for half-day from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, or select two half-day camps for a full-day experience from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Lunch supervision is provided from 12:00-1:00 PM for campers that stay for both a morning and afternoon camp.

Registration opens in the Spring. 

Please note that camps will not be held on June 19, or July 4 or 5. 

Camps

June 17-21 Half-Day AM (9:00-12:00)

Roller Coaster Mania

Grades
3
4
Cost
$240
Faculty
Dallas Moody-Jimenez

Roller Coaster Mania will teach some fundamental physics concepts behind rollercoasters. After studying speed, acceleration, and Newton's laws of motion you will have all the information you need to build your own working "roller coaster.” Can your roller coaster make a turn? How about a loop? Can it work its way outside and back indoors? Buckle up, hold on tight and get ready for the ride! 

Please note that this camp does not meet on June 19.

Super Hero Science

Grades
3
4
Cost
$240
Faculty
'Becca Flora

Have you ever thought about why superheroes have such superpowers? Let’s spend a week together investigating some of those questions. We can investigate how Spiderman walks on walls. Can you throw a batarang as accurately as Batman? What is special about The Flash that he can move so fast? Could your hearing be as good as Superman or Supergirl? What is your superhero name and what are your superhero powers? Let’s find out together. 

Please note this camp does not meet on June 19th

June 17-21 Half-Day PM (1:00-4:00)

Scrappy Circuits

Grades
3
4
Cost
$240
Faculty
'Becca Flora

Lights, Sound, and Motion! Let’s raid the junk drawer and the dollar store to build blocks and create projects using electrical circuits. We can make alarms, musical instruments, spy devices and more! We will build some core bricks, add them to action bricks, switches, and control bricks to create exciting electrical projects to take home. 

Please note this camp does not meet on June 19.

Creative Hands

Grades
3
4
Cost
$240
Faculty
Mindy McGrath

Living in the PNW lends itself to an amazing array of beauty. How can we pass up an opportunity to be in nature? Let's explore the art that is around us! We will explore different artistic ways to express our ideas and perspectives. We will tap into the work of Andy Goldsworthy, taking natural elements to create beauty. We will hike to beautiful locations to find inspiration. Come prepared to tap into your artistic side and explore where you can go with your creativity!  

Please note this camp does not meet on June 19.

June 24-June 28 Half-Day AM (9:00-12:00)

5 Days of Art

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300

During 5 Days of Art Camp we will dive into different mediums and techniques used for drawing, painting, and sculpture. Each day will have a different theme that will allow for guided and open-ended exploration of the day’s material, culminating in a day to experiment with all the materials we used throughout the week.  We will be using materials such as: Graphite, Charcoal, Pastel, Ink, Watercolor, Acrylic, Clay, Paper Mache and more! We will be creating art that explores both realistic themes, along with more creative and abstract imagery, with lots of room for students to explore the mediums in a way that feels authentic to them. The daily themes will provide guidance and direction, as well as leaving space for students to explore their own personal style, making this class appropriate for students of all skill levels. 

 

Calling All Bakers: Cookie Galore

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Allison Gilman

This is the perfect camp for anyone who loves to bake or is new to baking and interested in learning how to bake cookies. We will bake different cookies every day. 

 

Non-Traditional Sports

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Robe Roberson

The Non-Traditional Sports Camp is an activity- and movement-based program. The emphasis is less on competition and more on participating, learning, and having fun. Each day, campers have the opportunity to play a variety of activities. They will play badminton, archery, table tennis, floor hockey, circus arts, fistball, four square, GOLA, international games and gym games. Campers learn through a demonstration and explanation of the activities and then get to try out the equipment as they move and explore throughout our space. 

June 24-June 28 Half-Day PM (1:00-4:00)

Intro to Lego Robotics

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
David Basham

Robots have become an increasingly common presence in our lives, but what are they really? Are they androids? Are they thermostats? Can they be both? In this camp, students will learn what a robot consists of, and how a robot interacts with its environment. We will be using the Lego EV3 platform and block-based programming to build robots up from scratch and program them to solve increasingly challenging tasks. No hardware or software experience necessary! 

 

Storytelling and Art

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Mindy McGrath

Welcome to Storytelling and Art Camp where creativity blooms amidst the tranquil woods and expansive grasslands of our campus. Here, surrounded by the natural beauty of our surroundings, campers embark on a captivating journey of storytelling and artistic exploration. Inspired by the whispering trees and the vast open spaces, campers delve into the enchanting world of narrative and creation, using simple crafts like balloons to bring their imaginations to life. From crafting whimsical characters to constructing imaginative scenes, every moment is infused with the joy of artistic expression. With the rustle of leaves as their backdrop and the sun-dappled forest as their playground, campers learn to unleash their creativity in ways that are as boundless as the sky above. Join us at Overlake School for a summer filled with storytelling, art, and the magic of simple crafts amidst the beauty of nature. 

 

July 1-3 Half-Day AM (9:00-12:00)

Into the Woods

Grades
3
4
Cost
$180
Faculty
Kristina Rey

Into The Woods is an opportunity to discover Overlake’s natural beauty and learn survival skills along the way. We will explore the campus as scientists and adventurers, learning how to make shelters, cook food, and navigate back to a home base. There will be experiments and projects, both indoors and out, where the participants will utilize their general knowledge and learn new facts and information in a fun and exciting way.

Please note that this camp runs for 3 days from Monday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 3.

Snap-Crackle-Pop Legos

Grades
3
4
Cost
$180
Faculty
Sara Thomas

Do you LOVE LEGOs! Join us for a week of fun and engineering as we use LEGOs to build and create structures of all capacities. You will receive challenges throughout the week such as designing a building or bridge that can withstand a load, or a structure that can move or be adjusted. Options are unlimited with where we can take our creativity. Join us with an open mind and a desire to build with all sorts of bricks!  

Please note that this camp runs for three days from Monday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 3.

July 1-3 Half-Day PM (1:00-4:00)

Summer Program’s Greatest Hits

Grades
3
4
Cost
$180
Faculty
Omar Jimenez

Summer program’s greatest hits takes a little something from some of the great camps we have at Overlake to create one exciting week! From building fires, collaborating on a design challenge, to playing group games and eating smores this week is filled with a variety of activities meant for kids to try something new and have fun. 

Please note that this camp runs for 3 days from Monday, July 1 to Wednesday, July 3.

Building and Design

Grades
3
4
Cost
$180
Faculty
Aimé Ngandu

Do you like to build, code, and solve complex problems? If so, this camp is for you! In this camp, students will learn how to collaborate and tackle fun problems with a variety of tasks and challenges. Throughout the week, we will work together to solve different building challenges using a variety of materials and strategies. 

Please note that this camp runs for three days from Monday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 3.

July 8-12 Half-Day AM (9:00-12:00)

Calling All Bakers: Cakes and Cupcakes

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Allison Gilman

At this camp, young bakers will learn the art of baking cakes and cupcakes! 

Multi Sport

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Mindy McGrath

For the young athlete, students will play a variety of sports, with a focus on important athletic skills that cross all of them. There will be a focus on how to be a good teammate and how to apply skills and concepts to different settings. Students will be encouraged to pursue sports they already enjoy and try new ones too. 

 

Roller Coaster Mania

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Aimé Ngandu

Roller Coaster Mania will teach some fundamental physics concepts behind rollercoasters. After studying speed, acceleration, and Newton's laws of motion you will have all the information you need to build your own working "roller coaster.” Can your roller coaster make a turn? How about a loop? Can it work its way outside and back indoors? Buckle up, hold on tight and get ready for the ride! 

July 8-12 Half-Day PM (1:00-4:00)

Minecraft Animation Explorers

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300

Welcome to "Pixel Pioneers: Minecraft Magic," a playground of pixels and creativity designed just for 3rd and 4th graders! Here, your love for Minecraft turns into an adventure of animation, where every block tells a story, and every story is yours to create. Dive into a world where you can animate your own Minecraft tales, from daring quests to epic builds. With fun at the core of everything we do, you'll learn to make your Minecraft world come alive, capturing the adventures that await in the game you love. "Pixel Pioneers" is more than just a class; it's a journey into the heart of Minecraft, where play and creativity meet in a celebration of storytelling. Join us and become a Minecraft Magic maker, where your pixel dreams turn into animated realities! 

Young Authors

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Robe Roberson

Do you love reading and writing? Are you ready to ignite your imagination while sharpening your writing skills? Whether you're already an incredible wordsmith or looking for inspiration, join us for a fantastic week of all-things creative writing. Together we'll consider what we love so much about our favorite stories, play word games, examine family photos as we write about special memories, go on a scavenger hunt to collect rich details from all our senses, and much, much more--all while crafting the next literary masterpieces! At the end of the week, campers will celebrate all the writing they’ve done by compiling their pieces into a hand-sewn book to take home. 

 

July 15-19 Half-Day AM (9:00-12:00)

Into the Woods (5 days)

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Sara Thomas

Into The Woods is an opportunity to discover Overlake’s natural beauty and learn survival skills along the way. We will explore the campus as scientists and adventurers, learning how to make shelters, cook food, and navigate back to a home base. There will be experiments and projects, both indoors and out, where the participants will utilize their general knowledge and learn new facts and information in a fun and exciting way. 

Obstacle Bonanza

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Aimé Ngandu

This active bonanza is a fun and challenging way to stay active during the summertime. Campers may be walking along a balance beam and leaping onto the bouldering wall or using quick feet to pass under a low space. The week will be filled with a variety of activities meant to challenge everyone at their own pace and comfort level. Campers will conquer obstacle courses and participate in group games that are active, cooperative, and FUN! By the end of the week, everyone will be creating and designing obstacle courses to challenge one another. 

 

Outdoor Photography

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Mindy McGrath

This camp is an opportunity for students to explore areas on campus and in our local community, developing their photography skills along the way. Students will walk easy trails and snap photos on their phone as they go. At the end of the weeklong session, students will have created a photo blog of their trips and sights. Students will get outdoors with an eye for perspective, lighting, and effects. Each day students will be at a new location and will focus on capturing a new element for their photographs. Students who do not have phones can borrow a school iPad to capture and edit photos. 

July 15-19 Half-Day PM (1:00-4:00)

Claymation Adventure Camp

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300

"Clay Creators: Sculpt Your Stories" invites 3rd and 4th graders to a world where your hands are the tools of creation, and clay is your canvas. This class is all about fun, imagination, and the magic of bringing your ideas to life. Feel the joy of squishing, shaping, and sculpting as you create characters and worlds born from your wildest dreams. With each pinch and pat, your claymation adventure unfolds, transforming lumps of clay into animated tales of wonder. No previous experience? Perfect! Our playful journey is filled with learning, laughter, and lots of clay, making every moment an opportunity to explore and create. Join "Clay Creators" and embark on a sculpting spree where your stories leap from your imagination and into the world of clay animation. It's time to mold, animate, and celebrate the stories that only you can tell! 

 

Writing in Nature

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Robe Roberson

In the spirit of Pete the badger, in Emily Gravatt’s book TIDY, our young nature writers will roam the 80 acres of the Overlake campus (equipped with high tech conservationist goggles) with the ultimate purpose of capturing it’s natural beauty on paper.  If scrambling words in artistic ways is your idea of fun then you are perfect for this class.  If you have the ability to make trees sing, believe squirrels plays chess, know that Hogwart’s owls flock here for their summer vacations, or how nature’s first green really is gold, you’re in the right place!  If your pencil is both a paint brush and a wand with the simple flick of the wrist, welcome! 

 

July 22-26 Half-Day AM (9:00-12:00)

Calling All Bakers: Bread Week

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Allison Gilman

Anyone knead some bread?! In this camp, we will be making a different kind of bread every day! 

 

Creative Hands

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Sara Thomas

Living in the PNW lends itself to an amazing array of beauty. How can we pass up an opportunity to be in nature? Let's explore the art that is around us! We will explore different artistic ways to express our ideas and perspectives. We will tap into the work of Andy Goldsworthy, taking natural elements to create beauty. We will hike to beautiful locations to find inspiration. Come prepared to tap into your artistic side and explore where you can go with your creativity! 

Young Authors

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Robe Roberson

Do you love reading and writing? Are you ready to ignite your imagination while sharpening your writing skills? Whether you're already an incredible wordsmith or looking for inspiration, join us for a fantastic week of all-things creative writing. Together we'll consider what we love so much about our favorite stories, play word games, examine family photos as we write about special memories, go on a scavenger hunt to collect rich details from all our senses, and much, much more--all while crafting the next literary masterpieces! At the end of the week, campers will celebrate all the writing they’ve done by compiling their pieces into a hand-sewn book to take home. 

July 22-26 Half-Day PM (1:00-4:00)

Guinness Book of World Records

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Omar Jimenez

Guinness book of world records is a fun, exciting, and challenging opportunity for campers to try new and unique activities. Campers will learn what the process of setting a world record is and how records are measured and recorded. The people who have set world records and the records themselves are unique and interesting. We will learn about the people who broke world records and the history of the records. Throughout the week, campers will attempt as many world records as they can. They will also have the opportunity to attempt a world record that they create. Our culminating project will be to attempt several records, competing with fellow campers, for the Overlake Summer Program Records Champion. 

 

Once Upon a Time

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Sara Thomas

Explore your own creative writing and art in a five-day camp full of themes, art supplies and writing. Together we will jump into a creative way to express our thoughts and ideas. Be sure to come with an open mind and excitement to share ideas, push beyond your comfort zone, and let your stories run wild. You will end the week with a collection of your own writing and art to illustrate your thoughts. You will not want to miss this fun! 

 

July 29-August 2 Half-Day AM (9:00-12:00)

Rube Goldberg

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Omar Jimenez

Students will learn about Rube Goldberg, an engineer artist tinkerer who always was trying to invent a better "mouse trap." The idea behind this project is for students to use their vivid imaginations and come up with a way to move one object to another or to cause an object to do something by a series of events. Throughout the week, we’ll brainstorm ideas, tackle different challenges, and see what kinds of tasks we can accomplish at Overlake! 

 

Snap-Crackle-Pop Legos (5 day)

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Sara Thomas

Do you LOVE LEGOs! Join us for a week of fun and engineering as we use LEGOs to build and create structures of all capacities. You will receive challenges throughout the week such as designing a building or bridge that can withstand a load, or a structure that can move or be adjusted. Options are unlimited with where we can take our creativity. Join us with an open mind and a desire to build with all sorts of bricks! 

July 29-August 2 Half-Day PM (1:00-4:00)

Building and Design (5 days)

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Aimé Ngandu

Do you like to build, code, and solve complex problems? If so, this camp is for you! In this camp, students will learn how to collaborate and tackle fun problems with a variety of tasks and challenges. Throughout the week, we will work together to solve different building challenges using a variety of materials and strategies. 

Non-Traditional Sports

Grades
3
4
Cost
$300
Faculty
Robe Roberson

The Non-Traditional Sports Camp is an activity- and movement-based program. The emphasis is less on competition and more on participating, learning, and having fun. Each day, campers have the opportunity to play a variety of activities. They will play badminton, archery, table tennis, floor hockey, circus arts, fistball, four square, GOLA, international games and gym games. Campers learn through a demonstration and explanation of the activities and then get to try out the equipment as they move and explore throughout our space. 

Contact

Mike Hufstader
Summer Program Director
summerprogram@overlake.org