Summer Exploration Camp
The CEC’s Summer Exploration Camp offers children 1st grade through 7th grade outdoor fun and adventure in an exciting day camp experience! Camps include Descanso Discoveries, our weekly Summer Exploration Camp at our Oak Grove and Caltech sites, and after-summer school care for LCUSD (ALF) summer school attendees.
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Exploration Day Camp
For children entering grades 1-7
This summer, we are offering weekly themed, five-day sessions. Choose from as many or as few weeks as you need. Each week will focus on different weekly themed activities, arts and crafts, science, and outdoor play. Children have the opportunity to spend time playing and exploring with friends outdoors and participate in creative and stimulating indoor activities and clubs. Pasadena Educational Foundation (PEF) students are welcome to join the Caltech site mid-day.
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm daily
Dates: June 10 - July 26
Locations:
Oak Grove - 140 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
Caltech - 240 S. Michigan Avenue, Pasadena
Descanso Discoveries
For children entering grades 1-7
Join us for discovery and adventure in Descanso Gardens’ beautiful outdoor settings. Children will tend to an edible garden, prepare healthy snacks from Descanso's bountiful gardens, and investigate the wonders of our natural world through art projects and science-based activities. Drop-off and pick-up are at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada.
Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm daily
Dates: June 10-14, June 17-21, and June 24-June 28
Location: Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada
After Summer-School Enrichment
For children entering grades 1-7
The CEC offers after-summer school care for children enrolled in Assistance League of Flintridge (ALF) summer school. Located on the same campus as the ALF program, this program operates from noon to 6:00 pm. Children are invited to attend for the afternoon, whether they are enrolled in summer school or not. During ALF weeks, ALF students will walk from their classrooms at Palm Crest Elementary (PCR) to join us on campus. Campers will enjoy themed activities, arts and crafts, science, and sports on-site each day!
Hours: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm daily
Dates: June 17 - July 12
Location: Palm Crest Elementary School, 5025 Palm Drive, La Cañada
Extended Summer Fun
For children entering grades K-7
Back this summer is "Extended Summer Fun"- that period when most camps end and school for many has not yet begun. Join us for one, two, or three weeks of fun from August 12-August 30. If your child's school does not start until late August or early September, then this time is available for your child with lots of creativity, play, and fun with friends.
Hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm daily
Dates: August 12-16, August 19-23, and August 26-August 30
Location: 140 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
Session dates, themes, & weekly tuition rates
Exploration Day Camp
June 10 – 14: Journey through Time
This week of fun will transport us through time as we explore a different era each day.
Guest: Futuristic DJ Dance Party with DJ Cat
Tuition: $570
June 17 – 21: CEC’s Got Talent (closed 6/19) Improvisation, karaoke, and a talent show will show off all our talented campers this week.
Guests: Ventriloquist, Guitarist, and Cheerleading Squad
Tuition: $455
June 24 – 28: Explore Your Senses
Engage all of your senses this week through fun science activities. Prepare to get messy!
Guest: Professor Egghead
Tuition: $570
July 1 – 5: Out of this World (closed 7/4)
Reach for the stars and planets as we explore the solar system this week.
Guest: Professor Egghead
Tuition: $455
July 8 – 12: Kitchen Works
A popular week of cooking and taste-testing.
Guests: Guest teacher chefs and field trips to local stores. Kona Ice
Tuition: $570
July 15 – 19: Art-Tastic
Create to your hearts content.
Guests: Artists
Tuition: $570
July 22-26: Splish Splash
Water play all day.
Guests: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium and Kona Ice
Tuition: $570
Descanso Discoveries
Week 1: June 10-14
Tuition: $655
Week 2: June 17-21 (closed 6/19)
Tuition: $525
Week 3: June 24-28
Tuition: $655
After Summer-School Enrichment | ALF
June 17 – 21: Out of this World (closed 6/19)
Reach for the stars and planets as we explore the solar system this week.
Guest: Professor Egghead
Tuition: $320
June 24 – 28: CEC’s Got Talent Improvisation, karaoke, and a talent show will show off all our talented campers this week.
Guests: Guitarist and Cheerleading Squad
Tuition: $400
July 1 – 5: Kitchen Works (closed 7/4)
A popular week of cooking and taste-testing.
Guests: Guest teacher chefs and field trips to local stores. Kona Ice
Tuition: $320
July 8 – 12: Splish Splash
Water play all day.
Guest: Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Tuition: $400
Extended Summer Fun
Week 1: August 12-16
Tuition: $572
Week 2: August 19-23
Tuition: $572
Week 3: August 26-30
Tuition: $572
*Please note that all CEC Programs will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday, and on Independence Day, Thursday, July 4th.
Limited tuition assistance is available for qualifying families. Tuition Assistance applications are due May 2, 2024.
Prior to registration, please contact the CEC office for more information.
Our Summer Exploration Camps operate at three sites across La Cañada and Pasadena.
One LCUSD on-site program for After Summer-School Enrichment Camp at Palm Crest Elementary School (PCR), 5025 Palm Drive, La Cañada
Our main Oak Grove site at 140 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada
Our Caltech Site at 240 South Michigan Avenue, Pasadena
