Summer Adventure
Options for students, incoming
Grades K – 5 Â
Summer Adventure Registration is Open!
Carlsbad Kids Care delivers convenient, affordable, quality care all summer long with Summer Adventure! Students entering grades K – 5 enjoy weekly themes that allow them to explore creatively, all day! Every Summer Adventure is infused with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), age-appropriate activities, crafts, group games, 90-minute lessons, outdoor recreation, and more! Enroll in one or both weeks of each theme.
Summer programs benefit year-round learning for students. All proceeds fund enriching educational experiences in Carlsbad Unified School District.
PLEASE NOTE: The following weeks are now full. Fill out the wait list here should space become available.Â
Week 2 – 6/15-6/19, Week 3 – 6/22-6/26
Week 4 – 6/29-7/2, Week 5 – 7/6-7/10
Week 6 – 7/13-7/17, Week 7 – 7/20-7/24
Week 8 – 7/27-7/31, Week 9 – 8/3-8/7
Week 10 – 8/10-8/14, Week 11 – 8/17-8/19
Summer Brochure
Details
Hours:
7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Monday – Friday
June 10 – August 19
Location:
Kelly Elementary School
4885 Kelly Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Pricing:
Weekly Adventure: $265
Weeks 1, 4, & 11 are prorated for a partial week.
Sample Schedule
7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.: Check-in and Free Play
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.: Outdoor Roundup, Snack, and Pep Rally
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.: Activity Block
11:30 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.: Lunch, Games and Team Challenge
12:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.: Activity Block
2:10 p.m. – 3 p.m.: Closing Pep Rally and Announcements
3 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Snack and Outdoor Games
5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.: Cleanup and Check-out
Additional Information
- Pack a lunch, additional snacks, and a water bottle (two snacks per day are provided at camp).
- Apply sunscreen prior to camp (pack sunscreen for camper to reapply) and wear closed toe shoes.
- Medication and a Medical Authorization Form (found online) must be given to the Camp Coordinator.
- Weekly camp information is emailed the Friday prior to the first day of each week of camp.
- Campers are placed in groups of similar grade.
Combo Camp Savings
Save $75 and maximize the fun at Summer Adventure by attending an Enrichment Camp the same week!
When booking, select the Enrichment Camp you want to attend and add the Combo Summer Adventure Camp during checkout.
Benefits to Enrollment
Safe Environment
Safety guidelines include group size limitations, check-in procedures, and cleaning protocols.
Educational Fun
Sharpen understanding of nature, reasoning, reading, and more. Develop interpersonal relationships through teamwork and communication.
Age-Appropriate Activity
Students experience theme-centric activities in groups based on the grade they will be entering in the fall.
Combo Camp Discount
Attend an enrichment camp the same week you attend Summer Adventure and save $75 off the weekly rate!
Offsite Field Trips
Take an adventure offsite by signing up for one of the weeks with a field trip. Excursions include the movies, museums, and more.
What Parents Say
Summer Program Information
Cancellations and Refunds
If any summer program is canceled by the Carlsbad Educational Foundation, a full refund will be available or a change of schedule may be made with no processing fee. The Carlsbad Educational Foundation respects the fact that life is unpredictable and that it may become necessary for you to withdraw from a summer program. In consideration to life’s uncertainties, we offer the following refund policies:
Summer Adventure
Receive a 75% refund if cancelled at least two weeks prior to weekly camp start date. If cancelling within two weeks, there is no credit or refund. Weeks are non-transferable to another week. Cancellations in writing must be submitted via email to Carlsbad Kids Care: KidsCare@CarlsbadEd.org.
Summer Enrichment
Receive a 75% refund when cancellation is submitted in writing at least two weeks before any half-day enrichment camp. Full-day enrichment camps must be canceled within four weeks of the start date for a 75% refund. No credit or refund if canceling within two weeks of a camp start date. You may transfer a purchased enrichment camp to another enrichment camp of the same price for no additional charge. Cancellations must be submitted via email to EnrichmentPrograms@CarlsbadEd.org.
Summer Academy
Once a class has begun, students may withdraw by completing a Withdrawal Request Form, available online here. and emailing it to SummerAcademy@CarlsbadEd.org. Final approval for dropping a class will be given by the Carlsbad Educational Foundation.
All enrollment cancellations and refund requests must be submitted in writing to SummerAcademy@CarlsbadEd.org
Financial Aid
Carlsbad Educational Foundation awards financial assistance for Enrichment Camps and Summer Academy. A percentage of tuition assistance is discounted based on financial need and availability. Guardians must apply by the deadline assigned for each program. Applying for financial aid does not guarantee any financial aid will be awarded.
Find the Application for Financial Aid Here.