Academic Camps

List of 9 frequently asked questions.

• BIZ WHIZ

  The foundations of business are key to any successful venture. This camp will provide an opportunity for campers to get a step ahead in the always growing and competitive financial planning landscape—including crypto, NFTs, and more traditional products. 
  
  For rising students in Grades 5 through 8.

• Laguna Physics Institute

  The single-week course (7/7-7/11) is rooted in foundational skill development and preparation for future academic success in Physical Sciences.
  
  The day will be broken into 5 periods:
  
  Fundamentals (two periods) - Instructional time focusing on theory, demonstrations, group work, and formative assessments.
  
  Inquiry - Lab work will reinforce instruction through guided inquiry, while full inquiry will allow campers to take ownership of the Physics laws they are studying by building systematic approaches to proving foundational laws of Physics.
  
  Applications - Project-based learning and engineering challenges will contextualize their instruction and lab work through parameter-driven projects that lead to a capstone event
  
  Movement - aka PE
  
  The course has a limit of 15 students, requires an application, and is open to rising eighth grade Laguna and non-Laguna students.
  
  The cost of the course and all ancillary fees are covered by a generous Laguna Alumni donation.
  
  Please note that the spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis for qualified candidates. Other candidates will be placed on a waitlist and will fill spots as they become available.

• CAMP CITO (MONTECITO)

  LEGO ENGINEERING | ART | MUSIC | SPORTS | TECHNOLOGY
  
  Camp Cito promises tons of fun and sun for camp-goers on Laguna's Montecito campus. Students will be placed in age-based groups and will experience a variety of offerings throughout the day, including arts and crafts; outside sports and games, including rock wall climbing; LEGO engineering; and prepping for singing stardom in music. With so much to do and explore, each day will be a fun and engaging experience! 
  
  For rising students in Grades EK - 4.

• CPR/BABYSITTING

  Is your camper ready to look after others? This course is the foundation for what all great babysitters should know. Learn the fundamentals of first aid, CPR and basic tools and techniques for effective childcare. Prep to be the best babysitter you can possibly be!
  
  Specialty camp price is $460/week.
  
  For rising students in Grades 5 through 8.
  

• DRAGON TALES: BEGINNING MANDARIN

  Join our Mandarin Class and kick off your language adventure with a splash of fun! Through games, songs, and dramas, campers will pick up essential vocabulary and phrases, and get a taste of Chinese culture that’s as exciting as it is enriching. Say "ni hao" to a whole new world of possibilities!
  
  For rising students in Grades 1 through 4.
  

• JUNIOR ARCHITECT

  Throughout the week, campers will create a series of drawings and a physical model to depict their building design. They will learn about different types of architectural drawings as well begin to think about how to organize and conceptualize space. This camp is a great introduction to architecture and is good for those who enjoy drawing and creating with their hands.
  
  For rising students in Grades 6 through 8.

• MATHLETICS

  Math - made to be fun! You camper can use this week to catch up, or get ahead, with the foundations of Algebra. Mornings are spent on content and skills development and afternoons are for fun project-based applications.
  
  For rising students in Grades 6 through 8.

• #TIKTOK TRENDING TREATS

  Campers will learn the fundamental skills of cooking and kitchen safety while preparing a selection of dishes that have been popularized on Social Media. We’ll be recreating TikTok famous savory and sweet dishes that have been popularized by a selection of Social Media stars, from Nick DiGiovanni to Lynja! Get ready to go viral, but in a good way! 
  
  Specialty camp cost is $460.
  
  For rising Grades 6-9 students.

• WRITER'S WORKSHOP

  Join us for a week of creativity and self-expression at our Writer's Workshop! In our multi-genre sessions, students will have the chance to develop, discuss, and share their original work. Explore a variety of genres, including mystery, sci-fi, comedy, fantasy, and more.
  
  

  Students will experiment with sensory details, personification, poetry, and short story writing. Enjoy fun word games and even get a head start on next year's grammar skills. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to unleash your inner writer!
  
  

  For rising students in Grades 6 through 8.