This Summer @ Camp, Kids Can…
[Update for 2024-25 School Year: We’re hard at work creating our Summer 2025 programs and look forward to seeing you next summer! Meanwhile, join us @ one of our nearby campuses for an Afterschool Lab, School Break Camp or a Have Your Own Lab/Workshop program.
If you are interested in joining our mailing list to be among the first to find out about the release of our Summer Camp 2024 & our other upcoming programs, you can contact us at info@littleivyacademy.com.]
. . .discover summer days filled with real fun as they explore an exciting range of new STEAM-based activities.
Our RealScience summer camp programs for campers entering 3rd-5th and 6th-8th graders mix the Real Discovery of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) with the Real Fun of a variety next-gen and traditional indoor & outdoor day-camp activities–with projects from beginner to advanced!
This year, RealScience & Express Yourself Camp is offered at the following locations:
+ Onsite, in Rockland County/Pascack Valley Area (@ SJR Campus-Montvale)
+ Onsite, in Ridgewood/Glen Rock Area (@ Camp LIA-Ridgewood)
You can learn more about our new, one-week Onsite Summer Camp programs, including our Extended Day programs, below.
Summer 2024 Camp Schedule
RobotMakers:
2024 Robo-Olympics!
- Dates/Location(s):
- June 24-28 & Aug. 19-12 @ Camp LIA, Ridgewood
- Aug 12-16 @ SJR, Montvale
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: Separate programs for campers entering 3rd-5th grade or 6th-8th grade.
Program Description: Your child can compete for robotic gold as they create a variety of robots to take on our slate of robot olympic events! Each day brings your camper a new contest and a a new robot to build. Putting their STEAM skills to work, they’ll be coding and modifying their machines to work smarter, move faster, and be stronger. The week will culminate in our final event, a head-to-head in a robo-battle!
RobotMakers: Be the Solution!
- Dates/Location(s):
- July 15-19 @ Camp LIA, Ridgewood Only
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: Separate programs for campers entering 3rd-5th grade or 6th-8th grade.
Program Description: The future is now for your child when they join their camp-mates to create & launch amazing 21st-Century automated machines. Each day, your child and their camp mates will discover a new problem in need of their unique robotic solution. They will use the LEGO SPIKE robotic system and age-appropriate programming language to build & code robots that can react to light & sounds, eliminate tedious tasks and solve the challenges set before them.
VideoMakers: Silver Screen Magic!
- Dates/Location(s):
- July 1-5 (No Camp 7/4) @ Camp LIA, Ridgewood
- Aug 5-9 @ SJR, Montvale
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: Separate programs for campers entering 3rd-5th grade or 6th-8th grade.
Program Description: The magic of the movies awaits your child as they discover the technical tips & tricks professionals use to create special effects! Campers will script, film & edit their own short sketches, all while learning about how to make someone larger than life with camera angles, fly through the air using a green screen and disappear in a flash using special effects.
Eyes on Spies: Agents of FUN!
- Dates/Location(s):
- July 8-12 @ SJR, Montvale
- July 29-Aug 2 @ Camp LIA, Ridgewood
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: Separate programs for campers entering 3rd-5th grade or 6th-8th grade.
Program Description: Your child’s mission: Work with their fellow agents to solve top-secret cases! Armed with a variety of technologies they’ll use to create spy gear, including LEGO robotics & the LittleBits electronic invention system, Campers will engage their critical-thinking skills in a series of problem-solving challenges, including drones, escape rooms, laser mazes & more!!!
DesignMakers: Let’s Get Animated
- Dates/Location(s):
- July 8-12 @ Camp LIA, Ridgewood
- July 29-Aug 2 @ SJR, Montvale
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: Separate programs for campers entering 3rd-5th grade or 6th-8th grade.
Program Description: Get drawn into the fun of creating your own animated cartoons! Campers will use the digital art tool Krita to the new skills they will need to create their own moving, talking, cartoons. Each day will bring with it new opportunities practice their skills, learn new techniques, all so they can draw their stories to life!
GameMakers: Super Scroller Games!
- Dates/Location(s):
- July 15-19 @ SJR, Montvale
- Aug 12-16 @ Camp LIA, Ridgewood
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: Separate programs for campers entering 3rd-5th grade or 6th-8th grade.
Program Description: Take your child’s summer fun to the next level when they join us in creating their own side-scrolling video games. Your child and their camp mates will use the Scratch coding language to design & code their own series of platform-style video games. They’ll discover what it takes to create a character’s world, inventing their challengers and providing the power-ups they’ll need to take it from simple game to super scroller!
VideoMakers STOP Animation: Tell an Epic Tale!
- Dates/Location(s):
- July 22-26 @ SJR, Montvale
- Aug. 5-9 @Camp LIA, Ridgewood
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: Separate programs for campers entering 3rd-5th grade or 6th-8th grade.
Program Description: It’s all about epic tales of noble deeds when you child joins their campmates to create their own series of superpowered, digital stop-motion movies. Whether it’s modern action characters or old-time royalty (or a mash-up of both), your camper will discover the tricks & techniques of stop-animation film-making—including making figures walk, appear to speak & more– while bringing their stories of glories to life!
GameMakers: Let’s Discover Minecraft!
- Dates/Location(s):
- July 22-22 @ Camp LIA, Ridgewood Only
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ages: Separate programs for campers entering 3rd-5th grade or 6th-8th grade.
Program Description: Unlock the secret code to summer fun when your child joins us to make the most of their Minecraft skills! Each day, campers will utilize the Minecraft Education tool to create and code, discovering new concepts, skills they’ll need in their virtual world! The camp will culminate in a huge group build, where campers will use everything they’ve got to create their own structure or ride!
Ready to Register. . .
Registration for all of our Summer Camp 2024 programs can be found below including discounts and extended care too! All programs are broken down by age group, then by location.
To register, find the week for your child’s age group and chosen location; click register, and a registration form will open! This registration form will allow you to select additional programs as well as add multiple children.
Payment can be made with all major credit cards. Please note, all discounts will be applied after your registration but before your card is charged.
If you have any questions, or need help registering, please contact us at info@littleivyacademy.com, or by phone at 201-444-8400.
Your Camps, Discounts & Extended Day Info, Too!
Registration for our Summer 2024 Camp programs can be found below.
Extended Day
We understand that your day doesn’t start or end when camp does, that’s why we offer our Extended Day options for both before & after camp. Please contact us at info@littleivyacademy.com or by calling 201-444-8400 to add an optional Extended Day.
Current Registration Discounts
(Effective June 4)
+ 5% Discount for enrolling your child in 4 or more weeks; or
+ 5% Discount for each additional sibling who also enrolls.
Please note, all discounts will be applied after your registration but before your card is charged.
Your Camps, Discounts & Extended Day Info, Too!
Registration for our Summer 2024 Camp programs can be found below.
Extended Day
We understand that your day doesn’t start or end when camp does, that’s why we offer our Extended Day options for both before & after camp. Please contact us at info@littleivyacademy.com or by calling 201-444-8400 to add an optional Extended Day.
Current Registration Discounts
(Effective June 4)
+ 5% Discount for enrolling your child in 4 or more weeks; or
+ 5% Discount for each additional sibling who also enrolls.
Please note, all discounts will be applied after your registration but before your card is charged.