Get ready to shuffle, kick-ball-change and make some noise! Our Beginner Tap Class is the perfect place for tiny dancers to start their dance adventure. No experience needed! We’ll learn tap basics, fun rhythmic combinations and play games that build coordination, balance, and confidence. It will be a toe-tapping good time! (Students will be able to borrow tap shoes if they don't have their own.) Led by LJCDS K-12 Dance and Musical Theater Educator Christy Yin

Book Club (Grades 5–7) Mondays 3:30-4:30 (LS Library) The Middle School Book Club offers students an opportunity to engage with powerful stories, share thoughtful discussions, and participate in meaningful activities inspired by what we read. Together, we’ll explore themes of mystery, history, identity, and resilience — all while enjoying a good book (and some snacks, too!). Each meeting will include guided discussions, creative or analytical activities connected to the books, and time to reflect on the characters and themes. Join us as we read, discuss, and think deeply about stories that challenge, inspire, and stay with us long after the final page. Led by Tara Peace and Rebekah Dawson-Bowman

Camp Torreys (Grades 1–4) LJCDS’s signature summer Camp Torreys is a full-day summer experience for students in Grades 1–4, offering a rotating mix of enrichment classes, hands-on projects, and active play led by LJCDS faculty, staff, and trusted partners. Each week is anchored by a theme, with activities rotating throughout the week to provide variety, creativity, and fun. Camp Torreys is now offered as a cohesive full-day program with one simple weekly registration. Campers may enroll in full-day sessions, with select half-day athletic and specialty academic options are available during certain weeks. Optional Extended Day is offered for families who need additional after-camp coverage. Weekly Themes & Featured Experiences Included but not limited to: June 15–18 | Imagineers Lab: Camp Create Junior Shark Tank, LEGO City Builders, or Stop-Motion LEGO Stories (No camp June 19) June 22–26 | Disney Dreamers: Enchanted Ever After Creative Story Book Builders, Mixed Media Arts, comic book writing, and Movie/Book character creation. June 29–July 1 | Retro Rewind: Decades of Fun Classic Games & Design Lab and Tiny Architects. Language & Culture experiences, including Spanish board games, cultural cooking and dance, and Play Mandarin (No camp July 2–3) July 6–10 | Torrey Games: The Ultimate Camp Olympics Global sports challenges, relays, team games, and mini opening ceremony. Not to mention World Cup Day! July 13–17 | Wild About Science: Discovery in Action Supercharged Science (Forces & Motion), Mini Med School, or Mad Science Chemistry Lab July 20–24 | Media Magic Makers: Summer Premiere Digital Content Creation, podcasting, or dance and music exploration through silent discos and more. You might even see your campers walk the red Carpet! July 27–31 | Summer Spectacular: The Grand Finale Week Join us for a movie night under the Stars, a Campus Campout (until 9 p.m.), and our Biggest Carnival yet! Activities rotate throughout the week and vary by session. Final schedules and daily rotations will be shared with enrolled families prior to the start of each week. In addition to enrichment rotations, campers enjoy classic summer camp fun, including outdoor games, team challenges, water balloons and slip n slide kickball, creative free time, and end-of-week celebrations.

Ceramics – Wheel Throwing is an immersive visual arts course open to students in Grades 6–8 who are interested in exploring personal expression through the dynamic and hands-on medium of clay. Students will learn a variety of forming techniques with an emphasis on wheel throwing, focusing on the creation of functional pottery forms. Instruction also includes surface design techniques such as stamping, carving, slip decoration, wax resist, and glaze application. This course supports both beginners and returning students, with individualized instruction and guidance to help each artist develop skills, confidence, and creative voice in the ceramics studio.

Ceramics – Wheel Throwing is an immersive visual arts course open to students in Grades 9–12 who are interested in exploring personal expression through the dynamic and hands-on medium of clay. Students will learn a variety of forming techniques with an emphasis on wheel throwing, focusing on the creation of functional pottery forms. Instruction also includes surface design techniques such as stamping, carving, slip decoration, wax resist, and glaze application. This course supports both beginners and returning students, with individualized instruction and guidance to help each artist develop skills, confidence, and creative voice in the ceramics studio.

Students in grades 2–4 are invited to get creative each week as they dive into a brand-new art project. From painting and crafting to beading and imaginative design, students will explore a variety of hands-on activities that can be completed in under an hour. This enrichment program encourages creativity, confidence, and fun in a relaxed, supportive environment. The program will be led by Beth Levin (3rd grade Lead Teacher) and Sandra Carlton (3rd grade Associate Teacher), who are excited to inspire young artists and guide them through each week’s project.

Welcome to Cookin' Around the World Camp for grades 5-8. Check out our available weeks and the themes for Summer 2026! June 15–18: Star-Studded Plates: Celebrity Chefs' Signature Creations Campers recreate signature dishes from top TV Network Celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay, Rachel Ray, Gordon Ramsey, Giada DeLaurentiis, and Ree Drummond, learning how these culinary stars rose to fame! June 22-26: Disney Delights: Edible Magic with Disney Characters Kids immerse themselves in the world of Disney characters and movies, creating iconic dishes like Pizza Planet Pizza from Toy Story, Lion King's grubs, and Anatasia's meatball stroganoff for a delightful culinary adventure! June 29-July 1: The Noodle Lab: is a hands-on 3-hour pasta and creativity camp where kids make fresh pasta by hand and with a pasta maker, explore sauces from around the world, and create fun noodle-based art. This camp blends cooking, culture, and creativity while building confidence, teamwork, and kitchen skills July 6-10: Cookin Around the World: Global Cuisine In this exciting and educational cooking experience, young chefs will journey across the globe, exploring the diverse flavors and traditions of different countries. July 13-17: Taste the spectrum: Children will get a unique blend of cooking and science with each class focusing on a different color. Each main dish and drink will be its own color, and students will learn about the chemical reactions and natural processes that go into producing these colors. July 20-24: Global Kneads: Bread Making & Bonding Camp Global Kneads is a hands-on 3-hour bread making camp where young chefs explore global cultures through baking. Campers will mix, knead, and bake breads from around the world—naan, challah, focaccia, and more—then create a paired jam, butter, dip, or sauce to enjoy together. Along the way, kids build kitchen skills, confidence, and meaningful connections. Mix. Knead. Rise. Connect. At Global Kneads, kids bake breads from around the world and pair them with homemade spreads—learning that breaking bread is better together. July 27-31: Pizza World Tour: The Global Love for Pizzas For pizza enthusiasts, it's a week filled with pizza bliss! Explore pizzas from around the globe, from Indian Naan bread pizza to French Benedict Pizza and German berry dessert pizza. Campers both make and savor a variety of pizzas! Led by Cookin’ Around the World

The LJCDS Middle School Cheer and Dance class is open to any student who wants to learn skills in cheer and dance; no audition or prior experience is required. The class will focus on a combination of skills based technique in both cheer and dance prior to joining Upper School Cheer and Dance teams. Led by LJCDS K-12 Dance and Musical Theater Educator Christy Yin and Lower School Educator and Cheer Coach Sandra Carlton

Session 1: From Page to Play! (2.5 weeks) This program is only available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2026. Where stories jump off the page and into play! Tiny Torrey and Jr. Kindergarten students are invited to explore children’s literature by turning stories into action, by creating puppets, acting out tales, singing, dancing, and making art inspired by the books they love. Every week invites imagination, movement, and joyful expression. June 15-July 1 (Closed June 19, July 2 & 3) Morning summer sessions run from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and are offered in two-week increments. A mid-morning snack is provided. Children must be fully potty-trained to participate. What to Bring: A reusable water bottle Sunscreen and please apply before arrival Close toed shoes A change of clothes Arrival & Dismissal The entrance to the Early Childhood Center is located in the Eastgate Mall parking lot, closest to Genesee Avenue. Families should park and escort students to and from the ECC courtyard. Parents/guardians are required to sign their child in and out each day with an ECC staff member. Eastgate Mall Gate Hours: • 7:30–8:00 a.m. • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Questions? Please contact Director of Early Childhood Center Maria Curtis at mcurtis@ljcds.org.

Session 2: Messy Masterpieces! (2 weeks) This program is only available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2026. Squish, stir, and splash into summer! Tiny Torrey and Jr. Kindergarten students are invited into a joyful, sensory-rich experience where learning comes to life through hands-on exploration and play. Children will squish clay, splash in water, swirl shaving cream, mix oobleck and flubber, and take part in simple cooking experiences that involve stirring, pouring, kneading, and tasting. Through art, sensory science, water play, and cooking, children use all five senses to explore texture, transformation, creativity, and collaboration. meaningful learning. July 6-July 17 Morning summer sessions run from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and are offered in two-week increments. A mid-morning snack is provided. Children must be fully potty-trained to participate. What to Bring: A reusable water bottle Sunscreen and please apply before arrival Close toed shoes A change of clothes Arrival & Dismissal The entrance to the Early Childhood Center is located in the Eastgate Mall parking lot, closest to Genesee Avenue. Families should park and escort students to and from the ECC courtyard. Parents/guardians are required to sign their child in and out each day with an ECC staff member. Eastgate Mall Gate Hours: • 7:30–8:00 a.m. • 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Questions? Please contact Director of Early Childhood Center Maria Curtis at mcurtis@ljcds.org.

EcoArts Kids makes art time the best part of the week! Kids get to paint, sculpt, draw, and build with all kinds of materials. From watercolors and clay to pastels and cool recycled stuff, every project is inspired by real plants and animals, so kids can discover the amazing nature all around them. We play with color, try new art skills, and create things they’ll be proud to bring home, all while learning how to help take care of our planet. What to expect each week: Drawing & Painting Techniques Recycled Sculptures Eco -Themed Projects Art Journals for self-expression Student finale showcase Led by EcoArts Kids

We would like to invite your child to FUNdamentals: Amazing Animals, designed specifically for students in Grades 1 and 2. During this two-week session, students will explore the fascinating world of animals from around the globe, with a focus on animal habitats, adaptations, life cycles, and the unique characteristics that help animals survive and thrive in their environments. Each class session will thoughtfully integrate reading, writing, and math activities into the study of animals. Much of the learning will take place through hands-on experiences, demonstrations, and the use of manipulatives. Students can look forward to comparing animal traits, exploring food chains and ecosystems, creating animal models, analyzing data, and engaging in creative projects that bring animal science to life. This theme also allows for special opportunities throughout the session, including visits from animal experts or a local field experience to an animal sanctuary or vivarium, further bringing learning to life in meaningful and memorable ways. We are excited about the time we will spend with your child and look forward to a fun, engaging, and productive two weeks of learning. Need a full-day schedule? During select weeks, FUNdamentals may be paired with Camp Torreys PM Session (12:00–3:00 p.m.) to create a well-balanced day of learning and summer fun. Lunch coverage (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) is available for students enrolled in both programs.

We would like to invite your child to Summer FUNdamentals: Pyramids, Pharaohs, and Mummies—Oh My!, designed specifically for Grade 3 and 4 students. Our focus for the next 2 weeks will be Ancient Egypt, with an emphasis on the study of pharaohs, gods/goddesses, pyramids, hieroglyphs, and daily life on the Nile. Each class session will incorporate reading, writing and math activities into the study of Egypt, with much of the instruction and research in the form of demonstration and/or use of manipulatives. Your child can look forward to deciphering hieroglyphs, measuring in cubits, building a sledge, and creating a model of the Nile River as it would have appeared 5,000 years ago. We are excited about the time we will spend with your child and look forward to a productive 2 weeks. Need a full-day schedule? During select weeks, FUNdamentals may be paired with Camp Torreys PM Session (12:00–3:00 p.m.) to create a well-balanced day of learning and summer fun. Lunch coverage (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.) is available for students enrolled in both programs.

Martial Arts program teaches confidence, focus, and social skills through the fundamentals of martial arts (awareness, traditional karate, kicking, and boxing). Students receive a complimentary Freestyle Martial Arts T-shirt and white belt to wear to every class. Led by Freestyle Martial Arts Instructor Maia Hayden

Kindergarten PM – Camp Torreys Kindergarten PM Camp Torreys is an afternoon enrichment program designed specifically for Kindergarten students. This on-campus program provides a relaxed, engaging extension to the day through hands-on activities, creative play, outdoor movement, and social time with peers. The afternoon experience supports Kindergarten-aged learners with developmentally appropriate activities that encourage cooperation, creativity, and confidence. Campers participate in games, crafts, and guided play in a nurturing environment led by LJCDS staff. Kindergarten PM Camp Torreys pairs well with morning Kindergarten: Ready, Set, Go! programs for families seeking a full-day Kindergarten experience. This program is separate from Camp Torreys for Grades 1–4 and is tailored exclusively for Kindergarten students. Families enrolling in both a morning Kindergarten program and Kindergarten PM Camp Torreys will have a supervised transition between programs.

This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2026 only. Nature is calling! Get ready for Kindergarten through a camping adventure. Through animal stories, hands-on activities, movement, and sensory play, students explore California’s forests to coasts from woodland animals to ocean life. Each week brings a new adventure! This two-week thematic program helps students build confidence, make new friends, and become comfortable with Kindergarten routines at LJCDS. July 6-July 10 & July 13-17 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Led by LJCDS Kindergarten Educator Ashley Noland

This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2026 only. ROOOOOAR! Get ready for two weeks filled with all things prehistoric. Campers learn about the creatures who once roamed the earth, including what they looked like and what their surroundings may have been. Students participate in art, math, and literacy activities that reinforce kindergarten-readiness skills. Physical education is provided daily, as well as outside play. July 20–24 & July 27-31 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Led by LJCDS Kindergarten Educator Lauren Giesemann

This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2026 only. Jump into a fun 3-day camp where students will get ready for Kindergarten and learn about the 3 original Pokémon! Students will explore Pokémon facts, create crafts, and enjoy exciting surprises each day. It’s a safe, imaginative adventure full of fun. Just like being a real Pokémon Trainer! June 30-July 1 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Led by LJCDS Kindergarten Assistant Educator Elaine Gain

This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2026 only. Get ready for Kindergarten. Through rich literature, hands-on art projects, songs and games, students explore a variety of things with wings—from bugs to birds to airplanes. Each day is a new surprise! This two-week thematic program, which includes PE, snacks and recess, allows students to meet new friends and become accustomed to kindergarten routines at LJCDS. June 15–18 (LJCDS is closed June 19) & June 22-26 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Led by LJCDS Kindergarten Educator Laura Tonini