Week One: Blast Off!
Astronauts and space explorers launch into a short holiday week of imagination, stories, and hands-on theme activities.
Give your child 4 weeks of summer fun
Camp runs 9:00am–11:30am Monday–Friday, with online registration open for one week or all four.
Adventure awaits at preschool summer camp
Summer camp is built as four separate weeks, so your family can choose the schedule that fits your summer. Each morning gives preschoolers a playful rhythm of creative projects, movement, stories, water play, snack, and time with other children.
Summer Camp at a glance
4 camp weeksChoose from four themed weeks in late May and June.
9:00am–11:30amA consistent weekday morning camp block for family planning.
Ages 3–6For children with prior school experience who are fully potty trained.
Registration is openEnrollment is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
2026 camp themes and dates
Pick the theme that matches your child’s curiosity, or stack multiple weeks for a longer camp experience. Each week ties stories and crafts into that week’s focus.
Week Two: Camp fire creations & outdoor explorations
A nature-inspired week for campers who like making, moving, and exploring with friends.
Week Three: Passport to adventure around the world!
Children take a playful trip through global-themed stories, crafts, and activities.
Week Four: Junior engineers: Think, Build, Create!
Campers experiment with building, problem-solving, and creative projects made for preschool hands.
Art Adventure and lunch options
Need a longer day? Add lunch between morning camp and afternoon Art Adventure, or choose lunch only for extra time before pickup.
Art Adventure: Mini Monets & Picassos
This afternoon option gives older campers extra creative time after the morning camp session.
Stay for Lunch
Families may add the optional extended lunch hour to bridge the morning dismissal or create a longer camp day.
What Summer Camp offers your child
Camp days are active, social, and familiar to young learners. DUMC’s regular preschool staff teach and accompany campers throughout the day, and teachers and aides are CPR certified.
Curriculum built for preschoolers
Activities are designed to fit and nurture the developmental needs of 3–5 year old children.
Theme-connected stories and crafts
Each week has a new theme, with a story and craft connected to that theme every day.
Music or Yoga every day
Daily music or yoga gives campers a chance to move, listen, stretch, and reset.
Water play or swimming every day
Campers enjoy water play or swimming as part of the daily routine.
Organized games every day
Teacher-led games help children practice taking turns, following directions, and joining group play.
Snack provided every day
A daily snack is included during the morning camp session.
Notes for parents
A smooth camp morning starts with the right clothing, clear drop-off steps, and completed registration details. Review these notes before your child’s first selected week.
What should my child wear to camp?
Please apply sunscreen before camp. Children should wear a bathing suit under shorts and a shirt, or bathing trunks and a shirt; easy on/off shoes or water shoes are acceptable, and a sun cap or hat is suggested.
What should my child bring for water play?
Bring a pool towel for water play or swimming. Children should arrive dressed for water play as noted above.
Are backpacks or tote bags allowed?
No. Please do not send backpacks or tote bags to camp.
Should I label my child’s belongings?
Yes. Label everything your child brings, including shoes, towels, clothing worn over bathing suits, and lunches.
How does arrival and sign-in work at 9:00am?
Camp begins promptly at 9:00am. Park in the main parking lot and walk your camper to your color-coded sign-in table.
How does dismissal work at 11:30am?
Camp ends promptly at 11:30am. Parents are asked to wait outside their drop-off table, and children will be dismissed to them.
Is snack provided, and are peanuts or tree nuts allowed?
Snack is provided every day. Peanuts and tree nuts are not allowed.
What registration forms, payment, and confirmation details are required?
Submit the completed registration and emergency contact form with full payment for the camp week; to pay by check, complete the online registration and mail your check payment. Enrollment is first come, first served, and you will be contacted the week before your selected week with your child’s color group assignment.
Register early: space is limited
Enrollment is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so choose your week or weeks as soon as your summer schedule is set. Complete online registration; if you prefer to pay by check, fill out the online registration and mail your check payment.