2026 Wildcat Mini-Camps

Instructor: Shelby Camardella

Calling all budding artists and craft enthusiasts! Get ready for an unforgettable week of creativity and fun in Crafty Kids! If you're ready to unleash your imagination, then this camp is tailor-made for you. Throughout the week, we'll embark on a colorful journey exploring various mediums like watercolor, Dot Art, and even glitter paint. But that's just the beginning! Brace yourself for an array of exciting activities, from crafting jewelry to decorating wooden objects with flair. But wait, there's more! Sculpting with Model Magic, designing mandalas, and engaging in lively outdoor games are just a few of the adventures waiting for us.

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp. 

Instructor: Elani Landman

Get ready for an epic adventure that'll have you bouncing, swinging, and smashing your way to victory! Our specially crafted racquet camp is all about honing that hand-eye coordination while having the time of your life! Squash, Pickleball, Tennis, and Badminton all rolled into one camp of non-stop action! From rallying on the court to perfecting your serves, every moment is a chance to level up your skills and unleash your inner champ! No matter if you're a rookie or already a racquet pro, this camp is your ticket to a day bursting with excitement and camaraderie. 

Instructor: Heather Lentini

Are you passionate about painting and enamored with the world of storytelling? If so, you're in for a treat with Read It! Paint It! Join us on a daily journey where we'll immerse ourselves in the wonders of literature and translate the magic of words into vibrant works of art. Each day brings a new tale to captivate our imaginations, and we'll channel the essence of the story through our creative endeavors. From delicate watercolors to bold tempera paint strokes, and even exploring the mediums of collage making, Dot Art, and cray-pas, there's no limit to the techniques and mediums we'll explore.

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructor: Amy Haff

Calling all future astronauts, space explorers, and star gazers!  Are you ready to blast off into an out-of-this world adventure and explore the mysteries beyond planet Earth?  Each day at Space Camp, we’ll journey through the galaxy as we uncover the wonders of space travel and the solar system.  Get ready to collaborate with your crew as we design and build our very own spaceships, chart constellations across the night sky, and invent brand-new planets waiting to be discovered.  We’ll gear up like real astronauts by creating custom astronaut helmets and preparing for our “missions” together!  Prepare for a week of discovery, friendship, and galactic excitement because at Space Camp, the sky is not the limit… it’s just the beginning!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructors: Stefano Bicknese and Charlotte Fleischman

Kick off your summer with a bang at Sports and Games K-2! Led by Mr. Bicknese and Ms. Fleischman, each morning promises a lineup of cooperative activities that'll have you on your toes and laughing all day long. From the wacky twists of Wacky Baseball to the adrenaline-fueled excitement of Kickball, Relay Races, Ultimate Football, Capture the Flag, Gaga, and beyond, there's never a dull moment on the field! No matter your skill level or abilities, everyone is invited to join in on the action and get those muscles moving! All you need to bring is your positive energy and an enthusiastic attitude – we'll take care of the rest. So lace up your sneakers, and let's make this summer one to remember!

This camp is also offered in week 2.

Instructor: Sandy Castagna and Karen Cosgrove

Attention, agents! Your covert mission awaits. Are you ready to embark on Spy Camp? Whether you're a seasoned spy or a newcomer to the world of espionage, your skills are needed now more than ever. Prepare to delve into a top-secret summer mystery that will put your detective abilities to the test. But first, you must reveal your identity and receive your official spy designation. Get ready to be fingerprinted, disguised, and outfitted with your very own spy badge. Only then will the true adventure begin! Prepare to accept this mission and uncover the secrets that await.

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructor: Michelle Graziosa 

Become a Sensory Explorer! Step into hands-on adventures where you’ll mix, stretch, build, and create through exciting sensory play, magical science experiments, and imaginative art exploration. Each day will begin with a story to spark curiosity, followed by a mystery texture investigation, and conclude with exploration stations. Throughout the week, students will engage in exciting discoveries daily, from fizzing reactions and volcano eruptions to colorful art creations and tactile building challenges. Campers will explore, experiment, and follow their curiosity while strengthening fine motor skills, early science thinking, and creative expression.

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructor: Coleen Quintyne

Dive into a week of ocean-sized fun! Join us for an exciting underwater adventure filled with creativity, movement, and hands-on exploration. Each day at Under the Sea camp, we’ll plunge into an exciting sea of artistic fun as we design and create our very own ocean-themed masterpieces. Throughout the week, campers will craft silly octopuses, sparkly starfish, and one-of-a-kind seashell creations. Get ready to move and groove with games inspired by life under the sea, including Ocean Animal Freeze Dance, Island Hop, and Hermit Crab Shell Shuffle. Campers will also discover miniature ocean worlds in sensory bins, splash into water play activities, and sharpen their skills during exciting treasure hunts. Show off your dance moves at the ocean adventure dance parties. It’s a fun-filled week of creativity, friendship, and adventure — the ocean is waiting!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

This camp is also offered in week 2.

Instructor: Isadora Machado

Join Art Explorers, a dynamic and creative club where students can engage in exciting artistic activities. Each week, you can explore different materials and techniques, from throwing on the Potter's Wheel and printmaking to drawing, painting, and working with watercolors and Posca markers. Experiment with 3D cardboard building, sculpt with clay or design digital art using Procreate. Whether you love crafting, painting, or creating unique works of art, this club offers something for everyone.

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

This camp is also offered in week 2.

Instructor: Lauren Behar

Have you ever wished you could spend hours and hours in an art studio working on a big idea that really matters to you? This art camp is your chance to do exactly that!  Campers will dive deep into long-term projects in the LS art studio, exploring their ideas at their own pace while learning new skills and collaborating with fellow artists. All studio centers will be open, including drawing, painting, collage, fiber arts, the Inventor’s Workshop, digital art, architecture and building, printmaking, 3Doodler Start, fashion design and more. Along the way, special pop-up centers may appear, such as papier mâché, air-dry clay, needle felting, and stop-motion animation.  Each day, artists will also learn about contemporary artists for inspiration, practice planning their ideas, and document their creative process—just like professionals do. We'll end each day with reflection and sharing. This camp is all about curiosity, experimentation, creativity, perseverance, community and of course, fun! The art studio is yours. You are the artists. Let’s do what artists do!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

This camp is also offered in week 2.

Instructor: Susan Owen

Are you a rising star with dreams of gracing the Broadway stage? Do you love belting out the latest Taylor Swift hits in the car?  Then look no further than Broadway Bound Wildcats! Performers will dive into the world of musical theater, belting out Broadway classics, Disney favorites, and chart-topping pop hits. Under the guidance of Broadway actress Susan Owen, participants explore improvisation and acting, honing their skills in a supportive and nurturing environment.  Cultivate confidence and teamwork skills as you learn to collaborate with fellow performers. But most importantly, have fun!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructor: Maximo Pérez

Step into the future at Everything Technology!  Perfect for curious creators and problem-solvers, this exciting camp invites students to explore VR, robotics engineering, programming, and digital media design.  Led by Mr. Perez, campers will code autonomous machines, produce original digital music, and design immersive environments in the virtual world. By bridging the gap between imagination and engineering, this mini camp transforms students from tech consumers into the digital architects of tomorrow.  From launching a custom brand to programming a robot for a challenge, students will leave with a portfolio of original work and a strong foundation for future innovation. It’s the perfect launchpad into the world of technology and digital design!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp. 

Instructor: Sadie Guffey

Are you ready for an energetic and empowering week of fun? At Girls Got Game, you’ll build confidence, teamwork, and athletic skills in a supportive and encouraging environment. We’ll do some team bonding activities and play a variety of sports and games like softball, soccer, kickball, relay races, capture the flag, and exciting team challenges. Each day, you’ll grow your skills, practice great sportsmanship, and discover your leadership strengths—all while staying active and having fun. Whether you’re brand new to sports or already love a little competition, this camp is a place to get stronger, try new things, and cheer each other on. We’ll finish the week with our very own “Wildcat Olympics” to celebrate your hard work and team spirit!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp. 

Instructor: Stacy La Bella and Caryn Olson

Are you up for the ultimate summer camp? At In It To Win It, you won't have to choose between crafting up a storm indoors, tackling team-building challenges, or sprinting across the turf field in an epic game of Capture the Flag – because we're doing it all! Get ready for a dynamic blend of outdoor adventures and indoor excitement. Dive into hands-on arts and crafts, immerse yourself in interactive games, and unleash your competitive spirit with sports and team-building activities. Plus, every step of the way, you'll be working together, earning points for your team, and forging unforgettable memories with new friends.

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructor: Tammy McKenna

Are you ready to turn simple materials into something colorful, creative, and completely your own? In this hands-on needlepoint adventure, students will learn the art of stitching using plastic canvas as they explore basic needlepoint techniques. We’ll design and create fun projects like bag charms and bookmarks while mastering foundational stitches along the way. As our skills grow, so will our creativity! Once students feel confident, we’ll take on an exciting new challenge and try stitching with traditional needlepoint mesh. Get ready to thread your needle, spark your imagination, and stitch something amazing!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp. 

Instructor: Rachel Alliker

Join Passport to Art and Language Adventures this summer for an exciting creative journey around the world!  With guidance from Ms. Alliker, campers will explore artistic traditions and projects from countries like Spain, Japan, France, and Italy.  Get ready to embark on creative journeys that exercise our love of art while expanding our language learning, too.  It’s time to fill your passports! 

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

This camp is also offered in week 2.

Instructor: Jessica Zimmerman

Kick off your summer with a bang with a week jam-packed with sports and games! Led by Coach Zimmerman, each morning promises a lineup of cooperative activities that'll have you on your toes and laughing all day long. From the wacky twists of Wacky Baseball to the adrenaline-fueled excitement of Kickball, Relay Races, Ultimate Football, Capture the Flag, Gaga, and beyond, there's never a dull moment on the field! No matter your skill level or abilities, everyone is invited to join in on the action and get those muscles moving! All you need to bring is your positive energy and an enthusiastic attitude – we'll take care of the rest. So lace up your sneakers, and let's make this summer one to remember!

Instructor: Elvira Rebate

Calling all makers, crafters, and yarn enthusiasts! Are you ready to twist, weave, and stitch your imagination into reality? At our Yarn & String Creations Camp, every day is a hands-on adventure filled with knitting, sewing adorable stuffies, crafting colorful pompoms, braiding cords, designing friendship bracelets, and so much more! Explore new techniques, unleash your creativity, and take home your very own handmade treasures. Get ready to tie, twist, and craft your way to a week of endless fun and unforgettable creations!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

This camp is also offered in week 2.

Instructor: Ryan Horton

Enjoy a week of fun in the summer sun! Mr. Horton will lead a morning of games, such as Capture the Flag, Gaga, World Cup Soccer, Kickball, Spike Ball, Whiffle Ball, and Kanjam. All skill levels and abilities are encouraged to come out and get moving!  Just bring a positive and enthusiastic attitude! 

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructor: Katherine Rosell

Learn how to bring your creative ideas to life in our Makerspace this summer!  Each day in the Wildcats’ Inventors Guild, we’ll tackle exciting design challenges and dive into hands-on projects that spark imagination and innovation.  Get ready to dream it, design it, and build it as we experiment with cardboard, felt, sewing machines, paint markers, hot glue, Model Magic, and even 3D printed creations.  Bring your curiosity, your creativity, and your can-do spirit – it’s time to invent something amazing! 

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructor: Charlotte Fleischman

Start your summer by spreading kindness and joy at Camp Friendship!  Throughout the week, we will make heartfelt crafts, weave colorful friendship bracelets, and engage in fun, cooperative games and play-based activities.  Together, we’ll learn what it means to be a true “bucket filler” while building confidence, empathy, and lasting memories with our RCDS friends.  Let’s honor and celebrate how our similarities and differences can bring us together in friendship and let the fun begin!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructors: Sandy Castagna and Amy Haff

Get ready to kick off your summer with Camp Wildcubs! Join Mrs. Castagna and Ms. Haff for a week packed with fun activities, arts, and games! At Camp Wildcubs, the fun never ends! From unleashing your creativity with awesome crafts to engaging in epic games both indoors and under the open sky, every moment is an opportunity to create unforgettable memories with your RCDS friends. So pack your sense of fun and get ready to have fun with us! Go Wildcubs!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructor: Shelby Camardella

Stitch up something special at Sew-Mazing!  Each day will be filled with hands-on projects that will have campers stitching, smiling, and showing off their creations with pride.  From crafting an adorable felt emoji to sewing a stylish drawstring pouch, colorful scrunchies, and a cozy throw pillow, there’s never a dull moment at the sewing table!  Perfect for beginners, this camp builds confidence, fine motor skills, and independence in a fun and supportive environment.  No experience needed – just bring your imagination and a willingness to try something new, and we’ll take care of the rest.  It’s the perfect first stitch into the world of sewing! 

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructors: Jessica Zimmerman

Kick off your summer with a bang at Sports and Games K-2! Led by Coach Zimmerman, each morning promises a lineup of cooperative activities that'll have you on your toes and laughing all day long. From the wacky twists of Wacky Baseball to the adrenaline-fueled excitement of Kickball, Relay Races, Ultimate Football, Capture the Flag, Gaga, and beyond, there's never a dull moment on the field! No matter your skill level or abilities, everyone is invited to join in on the action and get those muscles moving! All you need to bring is your positive energy and an enthusiastic attitude – we'll take care of the rest. So lace up your sneakers, and let's make this summer one to remember!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp. 

This camp is also offered in week 1.

Instructor: Coleen Quintyne

Dive into a week of ocean-sized fun! Join us for an exciting underwater adventure filled with creativity, movement, and hands-on exploration. Each day at Under the Sea camp, we’ll plunge into an exciting sea of artistic fun as we design and create our very own ocean-themed masterpieces. Throughout the week, campers will craft silly octopuses, sparkly starfish, and one-of-a-kind seashell creations. Get ready to move and groove with games inspired by life under the sea, including Ocean Animal Freeze Dance, Island Hop, and Hermit Crab Shell Shuffle. Campers will also discover miniature ocean worlds in sensory bins, splash into water play activities, and sharpen their skills during exciting treasure hunts. Show off your dance moves at the ocean adventure dance parties. It’s a fun-filled week of creativity, friendship, and adventure — the ocean is waiting!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

This camp is also offered in week 1.

Instructor: Isadora Machado

Join Art Explorers, a dynamic and creative club where students can engage in exciting artistic activities. Each week, you can explore different materials and techniques, from throwing on the Potter's Wheel and printmaking to drawing, painting, and working with watercolors and Posca markers. Experiment with 3D cardboard building, sculpt with clay or design digital art using Procreate. Whether you love crafting, painting, or creating unique works of art, this club offers something for everyone.

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

This camp is also offered in week 1.

Instructor: Lauren Behar

Have you ever wished you could spend hours and hours in an art studio working on a big idea that really matters to you? This art camp is your chance to do exactly that!  Campers will dive deep into long-term projects in the LS art studio, exploring their ideas at their own pace while learning new skills and collaborating with fellow artists. All studio centers will be open, including drawing, painting, collage, fiber arts, the Inventor’s Workshop, digital art, architecture and building, printmaking, 3Doodler Start, fashion design and more. Along the way, special pop-up centers may appear, such as papier mâché, air-dry clay, needle felting, and stop-motion animation.  Each day, artists will also learn about contemporary artists for inspiration, practice planning their ideas, and document their creative process—just like professionals do. We'll end each day with reflection and sharing. This camp is all about curiosity, experimentation, creativity, perseverance, community and of course, fun! The art studio is yours. You are the artists. Let’s do what artists do!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

This camp is also offered in week 1.

Instructor: Stacy La Bella

Are you ready to design, build, and play your very own carnival games—from ring toss to obstacle courses to can knockdowns? Each day, you’ll create a new game, test your skills, and even run your own booth at our grand carnival finale. Along the way, enjoy fun challenges, silly relays, and classic carnival activities. Join us for four days of non-stop fun and creativity!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp. 

Instructor: Rachel Alliker

Join Passport to Art and Language Adventures this summer for an exciting creative journey around the world!  With guidance from Ms. Alliker, campers will explore artistic traditions and projects from countries like Spain, Japan, France, and Italy.  Get ready to embark on creative journeys that exercise our love of art while expanding our language learning, too.  It’s time to fill your passports! 

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

This camp is also offered in week 1.

Instructor: Elani Landman

Get ready for an epic adventure that'll have you bouncing, swinging, and smashing your way to victory! Our specially crafted racquet camp is all about honing that hand-eye coordination while having the time of your life! Squash, Pickleball, Tennis, and Badminton all rolled into one camp of non-stop action! From rallying on the court to perfecting your serves, every moment is a chance to level up your skills and unleash your inner champ! No matter if you're a rookie or have played before, this camp is your ticket to a day bursting with excitement and camaraderie. 

Instructor: Alin Andrei

Looking to master the art of soccer, enhance your existing skills, or simply revel in the joy of the game? Then Wildcat Soccer is the camp for you! RCDS Coach Andrei will offer an enriching experience for all participants. Players will develop a love for soccer and compete in a fun, nurturing environment while working on the fundamentals of the game, such as passing, receiving, shooting, and dribbling.  All players must have cleats, shin guards, and a soccer ball, and be ready to have lots of fun!

Instructor: Elvira Rebate

Calling all makers, crafters, and yarn enthusiasts! Are you ready to twist, weave, and stitch your imagination into reality? At our Yarn & String Creations Camp, every day is a hands-on adventure filled with knitting, sewing adorable stuffies, crafting colorful pompoms, braiding cords, designing friendship bracelets, and so much more! Explore new techniques, unleash your creativity, and take home your very own handmade treasures. Get ready to tie, twist, and craft your way to a week of endless fun and unforgettable creations!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

This camp is also offered in week 1.

Instructor: Heather Lentini

Does your child dream of being on stage? The Young Stars Theatre Club is the perfect place for them to shine. We’re looking for enthusiastic kids who want to be part of an exciting play and have a blast performing with friends. From theater games to acting lessons to set design and more, every child will get a chance to shine in this fun, supportive environment.

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.

Instructor: Maximo Pérez

Step into the future at Everything Technology!  Perfect for curious creators and problem-solvers, this exciting camp invites students to explore VR, robotics engineering, programming, and digital media design.  Led by Mr. Perez, campers will code autonomous machines, produce original digital music, and design immersive environments in the virtual world. By bridging the gap between imagination and engineering, this mini camp transforms students from tech consumers into the digital architects of tomorrow.  From launching a custom brand to programming a robot for a challenge, students will leave with a portfolio of original work and a strong foundation for future innovation. It’s the perfect launchpad into the world of technology and digital design!

There is a $25 supply fee for this camp.