Elementary School Summer Programs

Making the most of our amazing campus and the nature that surrounds it, Camp Cutthroat brings together the best of Sun Valley summer with our school’s robust outdoor, artistic, and STEM programming. With a strong focus on collaboration and teamwork, campers move through the day with their group, getting to experience traditional day camp activities, like arts and crafts, sporting competitions, outdoor adventures and more. Each day has its own themed programming, too, where campers can dive deep into an experience, be that a STEM
building competition or an outdoor adventure. Throughout it all, they will have fun, build community, and get the true Sun Valley Community School Cutthroat experience.

• Camp Director: Sarah White, SVCS Lower School Spanish Teacher
• Open to rising grades K-5th
• Dates: June 23-27, 2025 - 8:30am - 3:00pm (no lunch provided)
• $550

From movement and velocity to chemical reactions and the physics of wind and water, this camp includes rockets, zip line projectiles, catapults, marshmallow blasters, super polymers, race paddle boats, sun print art, sail-cruisers, and bubble-ology. Be ready to have fun, learn a lot, and spend time outside! Open to students entering 2nd through 6th grades, and limited to 12 participants. FULL WITH WAITLIST.

• Instructor: Tom Downey, M.Ed. Loyola University
• Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm (no lunch provided)
• Dates: July 14-18, 2025 
• $525

This camp is for two- and three-year-olds (must be two by 6/1/2025), which allows children to explore the world around them through field trips and time spent on Sun Valley Community School's remarkable Trail Creek and Dumke Family Sagewillow Campuses. Our program is based on the belief that young children are capable and intelligent and that their own interests should drive their learning. We allow the natural environment, natural materials, and community to become their teachers. Each day will be filled with a new adventure, such as hiking and exploring nature, gardening, cooking, dramatic play, sensory activities, music, and the creative arts. In addition to the snacks and lunches campers bring from home each day, they will help prepare healthy snacks as part of our cooking days. We will always keep allergies in mind so every camper can enjoy. Each week will have a different overall theme. Your child will truly become a "Young Explorer." Enrollment limited to 10. No early drop off or late pick up services provided.

• Lead Instructor: Kindra Acker, Current Sun Valley Community School EC Faculty
• Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (no early drop off or late pickup services available)
• Session 1: June 9-12, 2025
• Session 2: June 16-19, 2025
• Session 3: June 23-26, 2025
• Session 4: July 14-17, 2025
• Session 5: July 21-24, 2025
• Session 6: July 28-31, 2025
• $350 per week 
• Ages: 2 & 3 year olds (must be two years old by 6/1/2025)