Wow Summer
Camp 2026
We've been running the best STEAM Summer Camps in San Diego for the past 15 years. Camps always fill up, don't miss out on the fun. Camps run weekly from 6/01 - 08/07.
Enroll For Our Camps
Three WOW Summer Camp locations for easy access anywhere in San Diego: 4044 Lark Street in Mission Hills, 7654 Herschel Avenue in La Jolla, and at Kona Kai Resort in Point Loma!
All of our teachers are background checked and have trauma-infromed training and best practices for classroom management. Each teacher has their own expertise in teaching our awesome curriculum at schools, rec centers, and STEAM events all over San Diego.
Class Information
After Care from 3PM - 5PM is also available every day at La Jolla and Mission Hills Locatons
TK-2nd
Little Engineers work on age-appropriate projects individually and in small groups to challenge their thinking and test their perseverance. They have hands-on, guided learning with more teacher support. There is more movement, tactile learning and visual cues to keep them engaged. There is a 1:10 teacher to student ratio.
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This ocean-themed camp dives into marine biology and environmental science through hands-on projects, experiments, and creative activities. Campers will study glowing jellyfish, examine plankton under microscopes, and check for sealife at Kona Kai's private beach! Designed for curious young explorers who love the sea.
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Boom, splat, slime, ooze, fizz – have a blast & make a mess exploring the science behind chemical reactions in this kid-safe introduction to chemistry. Create a quicksand simulation, slime, flubber, a foam machine, a mad scientist bubble lab and more!
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Campers blast off into space science with activities like launching chemical rockets, building a Lego Mars Rover, and making astronaut food. They'll learn about constellations, craters, and the forces behind flight through hands-on challenges. Perfect for young space enthusiasts ready to explore the final frontier.
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From optical illusions to special effects makeup to stop motion animation techniques, this class explores the science behind the magic of movie-making and special effects! Students will design their own “studios” using Stikbots, Lego bricks and/or Minecraft modules to add to their innovative scenes creating a depth of story-telling skills.
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Campers explore chemistry and sensory science through hands-on experiments like fizzy bath bombs, bubbling soaps, and fragrant sugar scrubs. They’ll learn about chemical reactions and the science that makes their take-home creations work. Creative art projects, calming mindfulness breaks, and a nature walk rounds out their day of self-care.
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Young entomologists will go hands-on with live insects like while learning about camouflage, symmetry, life cycles, and classification. Campers will enjoy bug hunts, design their own take-home bug jars, and dive into fun crafts and experiments. It’s the perfect STEM adventure for nature-loving kids.
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Explore the science behind everyday foods through edible and non-edible experiments like ice cream in a bag, color-changing potions, and mixing your own granola. Campers will mix, knead, measure, and taste their creations. Designed by a plant-based nutrition and cooking specialist, this camp is packed with learning and fun.
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Using LEGO WeDo Robotics and beginner coding platforms, students build and program creations like spy robots, self-driving cars, and spinning satellites. They'll gain hands-on experience with motors, sensors, and block-based coding while also exploring teamwork and problem-solving. Campers get a personal login to keep practicing all summer long.
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Students that want to be a Veterinarian when they grow up or just have a passion for taking care of animals will LOVE this hands-on STEAM class. Students perform check-ups, mock exams, study (fake) urine, and stool samples, learn how to diagnose different illnesses, and even receive an adoption certificate on the last day of class!
Students perform different hands-on experiments and labs every week to learn about all the important systems of the body, including the circulatory, digestive, nervous, muscular, and immune systems.
Students will learn how to take their partner’s pulse, read case studies to diagnose different illnesses, examine X-Rays, and learn other important STEAM skills while practicing teamwork and critical reasoning.Please note this camp does not guarantee live animals. We try out best to have an appearance through the human society but it is not guaranteed.
2nd - 3rd
Our Star Campers work on 1-2 day, age-appropriate projects individually and in small groups to challenge their thinking and test their perseverance.
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DesStudents follow along with the popular Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives books. They'll conduct fun experiments to solve mysteries like 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage'cription text goes here
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DesStudents follow along with the popular Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives books. They'll conduct fun experiments to solve mysteries like 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage'cription text goes here
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DesStudents follow along with the popular Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives books. They'll conduct fun experiments to solve mysteries like 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage'cription text goes here
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DesStudents follow along with the popular Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives books. They'll conduct fun experiments to solve mysteries like 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage'cription text goes here
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DesStudents follow along with the popular Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives books. They'll conduct fun experiments to solve mysteries like 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage'cription text goes here
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DesStudents follow along with the popular Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives books. They'll conduct fun experiments to solve mysteries like 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage'cription text goes here
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DesStudents follow along with the popular Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives books. They'll conduct fun experiments to solve mysteries like 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage'cription text goes here
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DesStudents follow along with the popular Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives books. They'll conduct fun experiments to solve mysteries like 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage'cription text goes here
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DesStudents follow along with the popular Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives books. They'll conduct fun experiments to solve mysteries like 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage'cription text goes here
3rd to 5th
Older campers dive into hands-on projects that blend engineering, science, and problem-solving. They design, build, and test creative solutions, run real experiments, and collaborate on challenges that spark critical thinking. With a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, campers get the support they need to explore big ideas, make discoveries, and refine their work like real engineers.
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Dive into an ocean of fun and learning this summer with our Marine STEAM Summer Camp! Designed for curious kids aged 5-10, this camp is packed with hands-on activities that explore the wonders of our oceans and teach important lessons about environmental stewardship. This camp is filled with science, creativity and adventures. Whether were making glowing jellyfish, learning about bio-luminescence, listening to mystery animal podcasts, using microscopes to look at plankton, or stretching like sea lions, your child will leave with a deeper love for our oceans and the creatures that call them home.
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Boom, splat, slime, ooze, fizz – have a blast & make a mess exploring the science behind chemical reactions in this kid-safe introduction to chemistry. Create a quicksand simulation, slime, flubber, a foam machine, a mad scientist bubble lab and more!
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Students will love this themed camp that explores the mysteries of space. Create chemical rockets and design, build, and test your own air powered flyers modeled after your favorite star fighter. Make a constellation book, simulate walking on the moon, experiment with how craters on the moon were formed and make astronaut food!
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From optical illusions to special effects makeup to stop motion animation techniques, this class explores the science behind the magic of movie-making and special effects! Students will design their own “studios” using Stikbots, Lego bricks and/or Minecraft modules to add to their innovative scenes creating a depth of story-telling skills.
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In this hands-on camp, students will have a blast exploring the magic of self-care through science experiments, art activities and mindful movement breaks. This week long camp will focus on Spa Science where students will create fizzy bath bombs, squishy soap, sugar scrubs, and more to take home and share for the ultimate self-care weekend! We will be incorporating a nature walk into our day, as well, for a fresh air movement breaks
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Let the kids go buggy so you don’t! This camp is a great introduction to STEM for creative kids who love nature. Your junior entomologist will experiment with live bugs such as ladybugs, ants, caterpillars and others. Concepts include; biological classification, symmetry camouflage, bug hunts with their own bug jars, and more! Fun activities including; experiments, crafts, games, and more.
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DesStudents follow along with the popular Doyle and Fossey Science Detectives books. They'll conduct fun experiments to solve mysteries like 'The Case of the Gasping Garbage
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Designed for the elementary learner, LEGO WeDo Robotics introduces young students to robotics and programming in this fun, engaging, hands on class. Projects include animals, soccer players and more! Students will: build LEGO models featuring working motors and sensors, program their models on the computer using icon based software, develop skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, develop skills in language and literacy, develop skills in cooperative learning, teamwork. Students will also learn how to code their own apps using a simplified version of JavaScript. They get a login and are able to practice coding all Summer long.
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Students that want to be a Veterinarian when they grow up or just have a passion for taking care of animals will LOVE this hands-on STEAM class. Students perform check-ups, mock exams, study (fake) urine, and stool samples, learn how to diagnose different illnesses, and even receive an adoption certificate on the last day of class!
Students perform different hands-on experiments and labs every week to learn about all the important systems of the body, including the circulatory, digestive, nervous, muscular, and immune systems.
Students will learn how to take their partner’s pulse, read case studies to diagnose different illnesses, examine X-Rays, and learn other important STEAM skills while practicing teamwork and critical reasoning.Please note this camp does not guarantee live animals. We try out best to have an appearance through the human society but it is not guaranteed.
Example of Daily Schedule:
9:00-9:30
Drop off and STEAM Stations
9:30-10:00
Circle time and introduction of activities and lessons for the day
10-10:30
First focused experiment
10:30 - 11:00
Snack and recess outside
11-12:15
Second focused experiment and STEAM Stations
12:15 - 1:15
Lunch and nature hike
1:15 - 2:45
Third focused experiment and STEAM stations
2:45-3:00
Afternoon snack and dismissal
What Families Say
2023 WOW Summer Camp Parent
My son absolutely LOVED the Gross Out Chemistry camp! He had a blast taking charge of the experiments and finally getting to do the messy, hands-on projects we wouldn’t dare try at home
2022 WOW Summer Camp Parent
My girls' favorite camp this summer was Kitchen Science! They loved discovering the chemistry behind cooking and were so excited to make (and actually eat!) the delicious creations.
2024 WOW Summer Camp Parent
My son had never tried programming before but loves building Lego sets. Every day after camp he came home excited to tell us about the new robots he built and all the cool things he could program them to do
2023 WOW Summer Camp Parent
My daughter loved going on Bug hunts and she kept the bug house she decorated for over a year! She remembered all the bug facts each day and taught it to her older brothers
WOW Summer Camp
Cancellation Policy:
If you notify The Whole Child Learning Company that you would like to cancel your child's registration for a WOW Summer camp, you must do so AT LEAST 30 days prior to the start of the camp your child is participating in. If you cancel 30 days or more prior to camp starting, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel less than 30 days prior to camp starting (for example, camp starts on August 28th and you notify us on August 4th, that is 24 days prior to camp starting) then you will not receive a refund. These camps do fill up every year and us saving a spot for your child is taking it away from someone else who would like to use it.
General Questions
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Our Summer Camps give students access to our unique hands-on STEAM Curriculum that we teach at schools, libraries, and community centers all around San Diego throughout the school year. Our teachers have years of experience making these lessons fun, engaging, and we love working with messy projects at camp so you don’t have to at home!
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Camp hours are 9 AM to 3PM at both locations. There are also options for after-care at both locations available from 3PM - 5PM
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Pickup and drop-off areas are clearly located with one of our company signs at secure, locking gates at each of our locations. If a parent or guardian who is not on the authorized list wants to pick up your child, please add them on their Jumbula parent portal.
If you need to drop off later than 9AM or pick up earlier than 3PM, that is not a problem and our staff will be ready to greet or dismiss your child at the specified time.
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Yes, each site has it’s own dedicated cell phone number and a staff member will always have it on them. You’ll be provided the cell phone number before the first day of camp. For any questions before or after camp starts, you can contact richard@wholechild.com
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We have two classrooms at each of our camp locations. For our focused STEAM activities we will break up students by age and skill level into the separate classrooms so they can get instruction that matches their needs. For snack, recess, lunch, opening and closing circles, movement games outside, and activities designed for all ages, the campers will be together.
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Absolutely! You can make that note when you register your child and our team will make sure they’re in the same groups as their friends or siblings. Or, as some parents have noted, if you want to make sure siblings are in separate groups, we can honor that request as well!
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No, our camps are not religiously affiliated. While we may host camps at churches or private schools, we operate independently and our programs do not include any religious teachings or influences.
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Yes, if a camp is marked as full you’ll have the option on our registration site to add your child to the waitlist. We add students from the waitlist on a first-come, first-serve basis.
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We recommend comfortable shoes, a water bottle, lunch, and two snacks. If you’d like sunscreen to be applied to your child during camp, please provide that as well.
How to Enroll Your Child
Space is Limited, to Reserve Your Child’s Spot Click the Button Below.
Email richard@wholechild.com or call 858-271-4403 if you have any questions.
If you are having trouble affording camp, please reach out and we will find a payment option that works for you and your family.
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