Summers at Northside

Northside Summer Camp Program 2025

Eco Engineers!

Over the course of our 8-week summer camp, Northsiders will emerge as creative scientists, exploring the worlds of both natural and applied sciences through an artistic lens. Campers will engage in hands-on explorations into the topics of plant and animal life, engineering, digital arts, and sustainability. Taking advantage of our spacious rooftop playground, sprinkler setup and garden, Northsiders will also be treated to a daily dose of unstructured outdoor play, as we make the most of the summer sun!

Session 1 (June 30- July 11)

Discovering the Natural World (plants, insects, and more)

During the first two weeks of camp, campers will engage in explorations into the beauty and complexity of the natural world. Focusing their investigations on plants, insects, and their habitats, campers will use artistic offerings, such as collaging, painting, print-making and design to both gain understanding and share their learning. These first two weeks will also be used to introduce our campers to our rooftop garden, home to a variety of plant and animal life.

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Session 2 (July 14-25)

Repurposing & Recycling – Giving New Life to Old Materials

During the last two weeks of Session 1, campers will extend their nature studies into the area of sustainability. They will learn how to use recycled materials, natural resources, and eco-friendly techniques to create meaningful art, while gaining a deeper understanding of their impact on the environment, and how we can work together to build a more sustainable future.

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Session 3 (July 28-August 8)

Building + Design for a Greener Future

August kicks off our explorations into STEAM learning, bridging the gap between the arts and sciences. During the first two weeks of Session 2, campers will explore all areas of design and construction, paying particular attention to how engineering can be used to solve real-life problems!

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Session 4 (August 11-21)

Movement + Motion in Design

In the final two weeks of camp, campers will dig into the concept of motion: What makes things move? How can we make things move? Campers will take on challenges, such as creating cars that move and catapults that launch, all using recycled materials. They will also deepen their understanding of the concepts of force and gravity through artistic offerings, such as painting and dance!

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