Storytelling & Themed Activity Camps

The children were so inspired by the 'Gajapati Kulapati' story that they created their own elephant-themed art. This is a perfect example of how a great story can spark a wave of creativity.

Our story play weeks are magical. We dive into books from beloved authors and then extend the story through activities, like this sensory bin inspired by an ocean tale and colorful boats from another adventure.

This is a recap of our summer camp themes, from Colors and Ocean life to Food and Transport. Each week brought new stories, new materials to explore like this yellow oobleck, and new skills to learn.

Our Ocean Life week was full of discovery. We explored different sea creatures, learned about their habitats, and created beautiful ocean-themed art like this little girl's jellyfish creation.

We read "The Rainbow Fish" and then explored the themes of sharing and friendship through a rainbow rice sensory bin and by making our own sparkling fish. Connecting literature to hands-on activities helps children understand complex social-emotional concepts.

During our exploration of coral reefs, we used sponges and playdough to create our own vibrant reef structures. This activity helps develop fine motor skills while teaching children about these important underwater ecosystems.

Our "Flora" theme was all about exploring the world of plants. From tiny babies exploring the texture of leaves to older children creating large-scale art, it was a week of connecting with nature.

During our Flora week, we used spinach leaves for chlorophyll painting. This activity is a simple and fun science experiment, showing children how plants contain color in a very direct and hands-on way.

For our "Food" theme, we explored pretend fruits and vegetables in a sensory bin and crafted our own carrots from paper. These activities help build vocabulary and a positive relationship with food.