YSSD Summer Enrichment Camps

Incoming kindergarteners and current students in kindergarten through fifth grade can sign up for one week of summer enrichment camp at no cost to their families. To ensure as many students as possible have the opportunity to attend, students will be asked to rank their camp preferences and may initially be limited to one camp. If additional space is available, students may have the chance to participate in a second camp.

Camps will be held from 9 a.m. - noon, Monday - Thursday.

Transportation is not provided.

Registration will be open from Monday, April 6 at 4 p.m. until Friday, April 17 at 4 p.m.

Camps are organized below by grade level and then chronologically.

For students starting kindergarten in August 2026 in the York Suburban S.D. Please select the date for the school your child will attend.

Session A: June 15-18 - Valley View Elementary

Session B: June 22-25 - Yorkshire Elementary

Instructors: District Kindergarten Teachers

Kindergarten Camp provides an opportunity for our incoming kindergarten students to get a firsthand preview of what to expect their first year of school. This experience is especially helpful for children who did not attend preschool. Students who attend will receive a free t-shirt.

Dates: June 22-25

Location: York Suburban Middle School

Instructors: Adrienne Myers and Julia Heffner

Step into a world where the forest meets the laboratory and your favorite fairytales come to life through the lens of science! Each day begins as an expedition; campers set out on morning Nature Walks to observe the world around them, transitioning from curious explorers into creative engineers. But these aren’t just walks...they are missions!

Dates: June 22-25

Location: East York Elementary

Instructor: Julie Stover

Let's visit places around the world, see famous sites, taste other foods, and experience other languages. We will explore our global community through picture books, videos, and a variety of fun activities. Come to travel the world and experience the people, arts, and culture of their lands.

Dates: July 13-16

Location: York Suburban Middle School

Instructor: Lawrence Tedesco

This exciting summer program is designed for students in grades 3 to 5 who are eager to explore the world of strategy and fun. Our camp combines the timeless game of chess with a variety of board games, dice games, and card games, ensuring an engaging and dynamic experience for all participants. Students will engage in problem-solving and creative thinking.

Dates: July 13-16

Location: York Suburban Middle School

Instructor: Adam Schimpf

The local amusement park has a problem: they need a world-class roller coaster, but they have a paper-thin budget. They are looking for elite designers to build a ride that is tall, thrilling, and mathematically sound. In this camp, you won't just be building; you'll be engineering. You'll be challenged to take simple cardstock and transform it into the roller coaster of the future.

Dates: July 27-30

Location: York Suburban Middle School

Instructor: Ian Petrillo

Get ready for four days of high-stakes fun and mental gymnastics! Our Logic Legends program invites students to dive into an immersive experience. Each morning, students will step away from the screens to sharpen their minds through a rotation of high-energy favorites.

Dates: June 22-25

Location: York Suburban Middle School

Instructor: Karla Coffman

This camp is designed to teach fifth grade students basic lifesaving skills as well as basic first aid, using the American Heart Association's Heartsaver curriculum. Topics covered include chest compressions and breaths delivered using a face shield and pocket mask, relief of choking, basic first aid, and how to respond during common medical emergencies.

Dates: July 6-9

Location: York Suburban Middle School

Instructor: Rachel Fry

Campers will learn to bake or cook two recipes each day. They will learn how to follow recipes, how to measure ingredients, use the kitchen safely, and how to work together to create delicious foods. Each camper will receive an apron and other supplies. We will not be using peanut or tree nut ingredients. Other allergens may be in use.

Dates: June 22-25

Location: Valley View Elementary

Instructor: Meg Mann

This summer camp program aims to fuse early literacy skills (reading comprehension, phonics, vocabulary) with hands-on craft activities. The core goal is to provide a fun, immersive environment where learning is reinforced through creative, tangible projects.

Dates: June 15-18

Location: Valley View Elementary

Instructor: Nikki Garner

This camp is for our K–2 learners who love reading and want to have a lot of fun! Each day brings a brand new theme like fairy tales, superheroes, animals, colors, and more, where stories come to life in exciting ways. Campers will enjoy engaging in read-alouds, creative crafts, and playful games that connect to each day’s theme. From building, creating, acting, and exploring, every activity is designed to spark curiosity and joy. Join us for a week full of laughter, creativity, and unforgettable storybook adventures where every day is a new chapter!

Dates: June 29-July 2

Location: York Suburban Middle School

Instructor: Jason Showvaker

Teaching students the rules and skills necessary to play some of the most beloved playground games of all-time like dodgeball, kickball, 4-square, and basketball, as well as new creations like last year's favorite Tennisball, while teaching teamwork and life skills through winning and losing.

Dates: June 15-18

Location: York Suburban Middle School

Instructor: Tac Thomas

Get ready to dive into the world of technology at our Coding & Robotics Camp! This camp bridges the gap between digital creation and the physical world.

Dates: July 6-9

Location: York Suburban Middle School

Instructor: Ashlee Adams

Theater camp will incorporate improvisation games, short scenes, reading a script, developing a character, choreography, and fun! Young actors will be on stage every day and check out other parts of the physical theater throughout the week. We end the week with a small performance so students can showcase what they experienced during the camp.