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SHED Summer Programs

A season of exploration, imagination, and play

Through nature-based projects, creative arts, and outdoor adventures, children continue to learn, connect, and grow in an environment full of joy and discovery.

Starts the week of July 6 and ends the week of August 24
Ages
20 months to Grade 8
Days
Monday to Friday
Hours
8:30 AM to 4 PM
Programs
Six age-based camps, plus CREW for teens
Extended
Extended days available for Grades 1 to 5
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The summer lineup

Find your child’s summer

Each SHED summer program is designed for a specific age group. Every program runs Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4 PM.

My child is
  • 20 months
    to 2.9 years

    Caterpillars

    • Monday to Friday
    • 8:30 AM to 4 PM
    Registration closed
  • Ages
    3 to 5

    Monarch Adventures

    • Monday to Friday
    • 8:30 AM to 4 PM
    Registration closed
  • Entering
    kindergarten

    Jr. Adventures

    • Monday to Friday
    • 8:30 AM to 4 PM
    Registration closed
  • Kindergarten
    to Grade 2

    Outdoor Adventures

    • Monday to Friday
    • 8:30 AM to 4 PM
    Registration closed
  • Grades
    1 to 5

    Summer Adventures

    • Monday to Friday
    • 8:30 AM to 4 PM
    Extended days available
    Registration closed
  • Grades
    5 to 8

    Team Adventures

    • Monday to Friday
    • 8:30 AM to 4 PM
    Registration closed
  • Students entering 9th grade

    CREW

    A summer volunteer opportunity for teens who want to support younger children in a meaningful, hands-on way.

    About CREW
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Across every summer program

What families can expect

While each summer program at SHED is designed for a specific age group, families can expect shared values and experiences across all offerings.

  1. Thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments

  2. Experienced educators who facilitate rather than direct

  3. Daily opportunities for movement, play, and creativity

  4. Curiosity-driven projects and weekly thematic explorations

  5. Outdoor time, nature connection, and field experiences

  6. A warm, inclusive community where children feel safe, seen, and supported

Children reading and resting in camp chairs in the forest
Summer volunteer program for teens

CREW

CREW is a volunteer opportunity for students entering 9th grade who are excited to spend their summer supporting younger children in a meaningful, hands-on way. This is more than helping out; it is about showing up as a steady, engaged presence within the SHED community.

Our CREW members are woven into the rhythm of the day, working alongside educators and building real connections with children through play, exploration, and shared experiences.

Who
Students entering 9th grade
Schedule
Flexible, Monday to Friday
Hours
Flexible
Apply for CREW

What we look for in CREW members

  • Genuinely interested in children and how they think, play, and learn
  • Patient, present, and willing to engage at a child’s level
  • Positive and dependable, with a strong sense of responsibility
  • Open to guidance, feedback, and learning from our educators
  • Ready to participate, not just observe
Meet the team

Our educators

Thoughtful guides who observe, listen, and follow each child’s curiosity. Tap a teacher to read their story.

  • Loading the team…
See every SHED educator

Discover summer with SHED for yourself

Rooted in curiosity, community, and creativity, SHED is where children grow into confident, joyful learners. Schedule a campus tour today and see what joyful, curious, and child-led learning looks like.

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