Lower School Summer Programs

We are excited to offer two groups of Young Explorers this year for two- and three-year-olds (must be two by 6/1/2026) and four and five-year-olds (must be four by 6/1/26)! Young Explorers 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 8-11, 2026
• Session 2: June 15-18, 2026
• Session 3: June 22-25, 2026
• Session 4: July 13-16, 2026
• Session 5: July 20-23, 2026
• Session 6: July 27-30, 2026
• $360 per week 
• Ages: 2 & 3 year olds (must be two years old by 6/1/2026)
• Ages: 4 & 5 year olds (must be four years old by 6/1/2026)

Girls Adventure Camp is a fun-filled summer experience designed just for rising 1st–5th grade girls who love to explore, create, and try new things. Campers will spend their days swimming, biking, climbing, and hiking, building confidence and friendships through outdoor adventure. Creative time is woven throughout the week with baking, arts, and crafts that spark imagination and teamwork. Led by current SVCS faculty Erika Daly and form SVCS middle school science teacher, Annie DeAngelo, this camp encourages curiosity, resilience, and joyful play in a supportive, empowering environment.

• Instructors: Erika Daly & Annie DeAngelo
• Monday - Friday, June 15 - 19 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
• Rising 1st - 5th grade
• $400

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.

• Open to rising grades 1st - 5th graders
• Dates: Session 1 June 22-26, 2026 - 8:30am - 3:00pm (no lunch provided)
  • Session 2 July 21 - 24, 2026 - 8:30am - 3:00pm (no lunch provided)
• $550 Session 1
• $500 Session 2

(Note: This is a community partnering organization and not an SVCS-run camp. Registration only possible by calling or texting 208-713-2486)