June 17 - July 19
Session I: June 17 - June 28
Session II: July 1 - July 19
No camp on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, July 4
Session I: June 17 - June 28
Registration is now open!
Preschool Summer Camp
The Preschool Summer Program offers a wide variety of experiences in a multi-age group setting. Children will be immersed in learning experiences through the use of engaging themes. The program will be broken up into themes: Messy Makers, Silly Scientists, Tinkering Thinkers, Energetic Explorers, and Wacky Wonders! Activities are planned for indoors and outdoors with time for free play and guided discovery. Children will explore open-ended activities to allow for creative thinking and expression. A group time is planned each day and classroom center activities are presented in age-appropriate ways. The Preschool Summer Program offers a wide variety of experiences in a multi-age group setting. Children will be immersed in learning experiences through the use of engaging themes: Colors of the Rainbow, Ocean Explorers, Bugs & Insects, Silly Scientists, and Summer Olympics.
Activities include but are not limited to:
- Easel and finger painting/color exploration
- Sensory table play (molding sand, water, etc.)
- Drawing/cutting/creating collages
- Cooking/science/measuring
- Stories/poems/rhyming/flannel board
- Dramatic play/puppets
- Letter, shape, and number exploration
- Music/dance/movement/yoga
- Water/sand play/messy play
- Swinging/sliding/climbing
- Tricycles/scooter riding/ball play
- Manipulatives/puzzles/building blocks
- Loose part play
Meet your Preschool Summer Camp Director
Oonagh Delaney
Oonagh Delaney has been in the Early Childhood Education field for the past 34 years. As a veteran preschool teacher and as a Preschool Director for the past 20 years, Oonagh understands that children learn best through play while doing so in a loving and nurturing environment. Whilst running her own preschool in the San Fernando Valley, she mentored many early childhood educators through both Pierce and Valley College. However, being in the classroom is still her favorite place to be, and she is delighted to be a part of the Saint Mark’s Summer Program.
The Summer Program is staffed by our well-qualified preschool teachers, associate teachers, and teacher assistants. The faculty and staff are trained in best practices in early childhood education and have extensive experience in our program. A low child-teacher ratio ensures all developmental domains are supported.
Full Summer with Extended Care
5 weeks
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Early Bird - $2,400
Regular Price - $2,630
Full Summer without Extended Care
5 weeks
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Early Bird - $1,850
Regular Price - $2,030
Entrance requirements: Children must be at least 2 years, 9 months old and potty-trained by the date of entry. We prioritize students who are currently enrolled at Saint Mark’s School. All licensing paperwork must be completed prior to the first day of attending.
Register today for Preschool Summer Camp
Preschool Camp is Full
Incoming Kindergarten & Grade 1
Summer @ Saint Mark’s K-1 will be developing our many budding talents and skills! We have a 5-week program that focuses on hands-on exploration and project-based learning. Theme-based learning will support meaningful curriculum connections and create loads of fun for all campers. Come explore with us!
Activities include but are not limited to:
- Fine Motor Development
- Gross Motor Skills
- Team Building
- Cooperation
- Variety of Sports
- Games
- Foundation Literacy and Math
- Cooking
- STEAM
- Tinkering Time
- Open-ended Questions
- Building Opportunities
- Book Writing
- Art Pieces
- Problem Solving
- Music and Movement
Meet your K-1 Summer Camp Director
Chloe Mancuso
Chloe Mancuso has a true passion for supporting the growth and development of children and works skillfully to guide children in building healthy social relationships, inspiring them to discover their passions, and supporting them in strengthening their academic skills. She currently serves as Fourth Grade Lead Teacher and Student Leadership Council Advisor. She has five years of teaching experience and has worked at Saint Mark’s Summer Camp, both in K-1 and 2-7, since 2017. She works to design engaging curriculums that are in line with educational standards, taking into consideration the needs of all learners. She supports the social-emotional growth of students by promoting a safe and culturally-responsive classroom environment.
Full Summer (5 weeks)
full day
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Early Bird - $1,820
Regular Price - $2,000
Complimentary Extended Care until 3:30 pm
half day
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Early Bird - $1,270
Regular Price - $1,400
Session 1 (2 weeks)
full day
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Early Bird - $750
Regular Price - $830
Complimentary Extended Care until 3:30 pm
half day
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Early Bird - $525
Regular Price - $580
Session 2 (3 weeks)
full day
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Early Bird - $1,190
Regular Price - $1,320
Complimentary Extended Care until 3:30 pm
half day
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Early Bird - $820
Regular Price - $900
Incoming Grades 2-7
During Summer at Saint Mark’s, campers will explore Team Building, Engineering, Art, Music, and Science & Speech. Campers will also participate in a variety of fun, popular outdoor games, and traditional camp activities. Camp attendance will be capped at 60 students.
Team Building
Activities that build cooperation and critical thinking, like “Human Foosball” and “Escapecule”
Engineering
Think “outside of the box” to create vessels with designated materials that can float in water or survive a 15-foot drop
Art
Work with different mediums including watercolor, mosaic, collage beads, photography, and lanyards
Music
Learn the basics of ukulele or enjoying various styles of dance such as Zumba and learn to communicate by motion and without the use of your voice
Science and Speech
Participate in fun science activities or learn about speech and debate, and American Sign Language
Meet your 2-7 Summer Camp Director
Franklyn Shen & Julie Toyama
Franklyn Shen is the Business Manager for Saint Mark’s School and the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries at the Church of the Good Shepherd. He was the co-director for Escape ’08 through Escape XIX, S@SM 2-7 ’21-‘23, and has over 30 years of experience in both day and residential camping.
Julie Toyama is the Grades K-6 Physical Education teacher and Director of Auxiliary Programs for Saint Mark’s School. She was the co-director of Odyssey ’07, Escape ’08 through Escape XIX, S@SM 2-7 ’21-‘23, as well as a Senior Counselor for the Anderson H2O Adventure Camp. She has over 30 years of education and camping experience.
Full Summer (5 weeks)
full day
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Early Bird - $1,820
Regular Price - $2,000
half day
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Early Bird - $1,270
Regular Price - $1,400
Session 1 (2 weeks)
full day
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Early Bird - $750
Regular Price - $830
half day
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Early Bird - $525
Regular Price - $580
Session 2 (3 weeks)
full day
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Early Bird - $1,190
Regular Price - $1,320
half day
8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Early Bird - $820
Regular Price - $900
Please contact the school office if you have any questions regarding summer camp at 626-798-8855.
No camp on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, July 4, 2024.
A $20.00 FACTS Processing Fee will be added to the balance for any student not enrolled at Saint Mark’s School. No proration of fees.
A non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of $100 at registration will be billed through FACTS. Balances for all sessions are due on June 7.
A $50 processing fee will be assessed for enrollment after 3:30 pm on May 31, 2024.
- 626-798-8858
- 1050 East Altadena Drive Altadena, CA 91001