Italian Summer Camp with Galileo Galilei!

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Reach for the Stars with Galileo! Italian Summer Camp: A Cosmic Adventure!

Calling all young explorers of the universe! This summer, blast off on an extraordinary journey, right here in Glendale, California!
At our full-immersion Kids’ Italian Summer Camp, we’ll delve into the groundbreaking discoveries of Galileo Galilei!

  • Become a Mini-Galileo! We’ll build our own telescopes using safe materials, just like the father of modern astronomy, and observe the wonders of the daytime sky.
  • Explore the Solar System! Learn the Italian names of the planets (Mercurio, Venere, Terra!), and discover fascinating facts about each one. We’ll even simulate planetary orbits!
  • Journey Through the Night Sky! Create stunning constellations with glow-in-the-dark stars and learn the stories behind them. We’ll explore the concept of constellations and how Galileo used his telescope to observe them.
  • Launch Your Own Rocket! Design and launch model rockets, experiment with aerodynamics and propulsion, and learn about the principles of space travel.
  • Apply Galileo’s Discoveries! Recreate Galileo’s famous experiments with falling objects and learn about gravity and motion. We’ll explore how he proved that objects of different weights fall at the same rate.
  • Sing, Dance, and Play! Every day is filled with Italian language activities, songs, dances, crafts, and games – all in Italian, of course! We’ll learn Italian vocabulary related to space, planets, and the sky.

Our beautiful park setting and comfortable, air-conditioned, indoor space provide the perfect environment for immersive learning, making new friends, and reaching for the stars.

No prior Italian knowledge is needed! Laughter, learning, and unforgettable summer memories are guaranteed!

Join us for an Italian adventure that’s out of this world!

SCHEDULE*
TIME: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
WEEK 1: July 28 – August 1
WEEK 2: August 4 – August 8

*Individual days available

TUITION
$420 – full week (SAME PRICE AS LAST YEAR!)
$90 – single days

DISCOUNTS*
$100 discount offered if enrolling a single student for full 2 weeks (use Code 2ISBETTER at check out)
$100 discount for siblings (only applicable with full-week registration. Use Code 2ISBETTER at check out)
5% off “Bring a Friend” discount for both you and the referred friend. Contact us before you register to redeem this promotion.

*Discounts cannot be combined and can only be applied to the whole week of registration. 

SAMPLE DAILY SCHEDULE

9:00-9:30 Benvenuto & Activities
9:30-10:00 Presentation of Daily Theme
10:00-10:45 Snack & Outdoor Play
10:45-11:15 Language Arts Activity
11:15-12:00 Outdoor Organized Activities
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:00 Outdoor Free Play
1:00-1:30 Art & Craft Projects
1:30-2:00 Activities & Ciao!

Early drop-off is available from 8:30 am for extra cost. Space is limited. Please, contact Lorena for availability. No refunds for missed days of camp.

Location & Schedule

Location: Glendale (in-person) – Dunsmore Park Community Center
Time:
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Dates: Week 1:
July 28 – August 1 | Week 2: August 4 – 8
(s
ingle, two-day, and three-day options available)

Camp Information & Policies

Cancellation/Refunds: No refunds for camp tuition can be issued after June 2, 2025. No exceptions including for COVID. Requests for refunds must be made in writing.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up: A parent/guardian will be required to sign in and sign out their camper each day and answer entry health assessment questions. Only one parent/guardian will be allowed per camper during drop-off and pick-up. Persons other than the parent/guardian authorized by you on the registration forms to pick up your camper must present a photo I.D.

Essentials: Please be sure you send your child to camp with the following items that are labeled with your child’s name:

*   Water bottle
*   Hat
*   Lunch box with snack and lunch
*   Backpack/bag to hold items
*   Sunblock

Snacks & Lunch: Campers must bring their own snacks and lunches. We are a nut and candy-free zone. Please be sure not to include any type of nuts in your children’s lunches as we have several campers with allergies. Please also provide your child with plenty of water to drink as the water fountains will not be available for use. Please explain to your child that there will be no sharing of any food items at camp and that masks will be required inside the Dunsmore community room but not outside during free play and outdoor activities.

Clothes & Shoes: Please send your child to camp wearing closed-toed shoes. Flip-flops are not permitted. We will be doing a lot of games that include movement so make sure that your child is dressed comfortably.

Sun Safety: Although most of the park is shaded with beautiful mature trees, please make sure you apply plenty of sunblock to your child before dropping them off to camp and provide a hat for them if they are especially sensitive to the sun. We will have sunblock in the event you forget to apply it.

Injury Policy: If your child is injured in any way while under our care, we will immediately call you to advise you of what has happened and decide together, based on the situation, what the best course of action should be.

Absences: There are no makeup days for days missed due to sickness or travel, or any other reason. Parents are financially responsible for all days that their child is registered to attend. There will be no prorating of tuition for missed days.

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