2024 Summer Academic and Enrichment

Back by popular demand! 

✔ Morning Chinese Language Arts (CLA) curriculum aims to help students reconnect and re-engage with the language learning

✔ Afternoon enrichment options offered by professional enrichment vendors

Morning: Dynamic CLA

• Flexible weekly enrollment from 7/1/24 - 8/2/24 (no class on 7/4 & 7/5)
• Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
• Free early drop off from 8:30 a.m.
• Grades: PreK (4+) - MS
• Key CLA content in hands-on projects, theatrical play, debates, investigative assignments, interactive presentations, and much more
• Students are by age and language proficiency - ideal for Chinese-learning students to keep up with their language skills and for new learners to get a jumpstart on the language
• Registration: HERE

Afternoon: Enrichment Options (offered and operated by the individual vendor)

     • Art Camp (by Susan Fu, our popular summer art teacher)
     Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
     Cost: $190 + material $15 a week
     Min./Max.: 6/12
     Registration: HERE

• 7/8 - 7/12, 5 - 8 years old
Wild adventure! (clay + drawing + painting)
Unleash your creativity in building a Zoo empire. The workshop will encompass
Zoo Map Planning, crafting Animal Clay miniatures, and constructing captivating
Landscaping buildings. Join us for a truly imaginative experience!

• 7/15 - 7/19, 5-12 years old
Bon Appetit (clay + drawing + painting)
Infuse your family's culinary delights into art! Explore mixed media with drawing recipes, crafting food clay miniatures, and designing table settings. Join us to transform your family's culture and taste into unique artistic expressions.

• 7/22 - 7/26, 5 - 8 years old
Dragon Year Magic! (craft, drawing, painting)
The Year of the Dragon holds significance in Lunar calendar countries. Join us as we delve into the mysteries of these mythical creatures, engaging in diverse projects and crafts inspired by their symbolism.

• 7/29 - 8/2, 7 - 12 years old
Cultural Craft Fun! ((paper mâché + painting)
Embark on a crafting journey to create a personal-ized vase reflecting your cultural roots or any beloved world culture. Challenge yourself with advanced crafting skills for a rewarding experience.

     • Engineering For Kids Camp
     Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
     Cost: 7/1 - 7/3: $162, 7/8 - 8/2 : $269 a week
     Min./Max.: 8/14
     Registration: HERE

• 7/1 - 7/3, 7 - 12  years old
Hardware Engineering: Get Wired with MaKey MaKey
Imagine designing a piano using celery or creating a custom digital training program. Now, envision playing video games using just your body, a bit of wire and your own imagination. In our hardware engineering program, students engineer their own customized video game controllers using a Makey-Makey device and materials that can be found in just about any kitchen. Through application of circuitry, acoustical engineering and video game design, students discover new ways to interact with technology, all while creating unique designs in a fun collaborative environment.

• 7/8 - 7/12, 7 - 12 years old
Orbiters and Landers (Aerospace Engineering)
During this class, students will take a comprehensive look at NASA’s landers and orbiters that are currently conducting important research on Mars. We will examine the anatomy of various orbiters and landers in order to gain a deeper understanding of how they assist in the work of NASA’s scientists and engineers. Students will learn about the technology and innovation that is required for aerospace engineers so we can, one day, safely transport human beings to the surface of Mars. Each class will use the EFK’s Engineering Design Process to engage in exciting, hands-on STEM challenges with real-world connections to NASA and aerospace engineering.

• 7/15 - 7/19, 4 - 7 years old
Wings, Wheels, and Sails
In The Engineering of Travel, students will explore areas of engineering such as mechanical, civil, marine, and aerospace engineering. They will explore the thought process behind road design, construct shapes that make sound bridges and test them, design a boat to float across the ocean, and discover and build designs that let us travel through the air and even into space.

• 7/22 - 7/26, 7 - 12 years old
Agent of Change
Power and energy are what everything requires to move, turn on, light up, and make noise. In The Agent of Change camp, students will break up into engineering teams and help each other to create unique ways to harness, manipulate, and use energy efficiently. Each day, students will have the chance to add a power-up light to their power and energy meter by completing that day’s camp challenge.

• 7/29 - 8/2, 4 - 7 years old
Junior Mechanical Engineering: Widgets and Gadgets
This class introduces our youngest engineers to fundamental concepts of energy, materials, and movement. Through open and focused exploration, students explore and construct their own roller coasters, catapults, cars, and more.

      • WCSA Sports Camp
      7/1/24 - 8/2/24, 4 - 12 years old
      Hours: 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
      Cost: $200 a week
      Registration: HERE

• 7/1 - 7/5,
Soccer, Basketball, Parachute Play, Multi-Sport Mini Games, and PE Games

• 7/8 - 7/12,
Flag Football, Kickball, Water Play, Multi-Sport Mini Games, and PE Games

• 7/15 - 7/19,
Soccer, Badminton, Plyometric Games, Multi-Sport Mini Games, and PE Games

• 7/22 - 7/26,
Basketball, Soccer Golf, Water Play, Multi-Sport Mini Games, and PE Games

• 7/29 - 8/2,
Basketball, Soccer Golf, Water Play, Multi-Sport Mini Games, and PE Games

Extended Care

• Early Drop Off from 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.: FREE
• Extended Hours 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.: $80 per week (week 1: $56)
• Registration: HERE

Dynamite CLA Discounts & Payment

• Full payment is due at the time of registration via ACH, cash, or check 
• Sibling discount: $20 off for each additional child enrolled
• Early payment discount: pay before 03/31/24 and get a 10% discount towards Dynamite CLA cost
• Discounts do not apply to Extended Care and cannot be combined with other discounts

Dynamite CLA Scholarships

Hope Chinese Charter School (HCCS) is fully committed to welcoming a diverse group of students that represents an economically, racially, and culturally diverse community. Not to let financial barriers get in the way of a child’s access to participate, HCCS has a limited number of scholarships, valued at up to $200 per child, available for students who qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch program. In addition, we will consider additional factors such as extenuating family circumstances.

Scholarship applicants must complete and submit the following to [email protected] within one week of camp registration:

• Scholarship Application
• Proof of eligibility (supporting documentation to verify your household income or circumstances. This may include tax returns, a statement of benefits or documentation from your school lunch program, or a signed statement from a school official that you are income eligible for free or reduced price lunches, or a statement from a caseworker or other professional who is familiar with your family’s circumstances).

Please note:

• Qualifying for a scholarship does not guarantee a scholarship award or guarantee a spot in the session of your choice. 
• No-shows: HCCS strives to offer as many children as possible the opportunity to have an enriching Chinese immersion experience. As such, we take no-shows seriously. If you are unable to take advantage of our class, kindly let us know via phone or email at least two weeks before camp starts so we may offer the slot to another eligible child. If we do not receive notice of cancellation, it is possible your child may not be considered for future scholarship opportunities.
• Cancellation is permitted no less than 14 days before the session begins, must be done in writing/email to [email protected], and will result in a $50 cancellation fee. 

Keep in Mind

You will receive a registration confirmation email when registration is processed. Parent Info Sheet will be sent via email before the summer program begins.

Cancellations are permitted no less than 14 days before the session begins, must be done in writing/email to [email protected], and will result in a $100 cancellation fee. NO REFUND or CREDIT will be given if you cancel 0-13 days to the start of the session.

We reserve the right to change advertised details or cancel a class when necessary.  This may include, but not limited to, canceling a class and/or combining classes due to minimum enrollment not being met, staffing issues, or rescheduling of classes due to circumstances beyond our control. We will make every effort to contact you about the cancellation and will take steps to make up the class or compensate participants for lost time.