Captivate Explorers Camp is a full -day, integrated camp which shows how “Science and Art fit together.” Hands on learning is the core of the program, and exercise and social emotional learning are well balanced with age-appropriate academics. Our camp program fosters the development of the “whole child”.

  • Max class size of 24 campers
  • Max ratio of 1:8

Explorers Camp Locations

South San Jose

Holy Family School, 4850 Pearl Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
  • Week 1 - June 10-14:  ‘Lil Botanist
  • Week 2 - *June 17 - 21:  ‘Lil Zoologist
  • Week 3-  June 24 - 28:  ‘Lil Engineer
  • Week 4 - *July 1 - 5:  ‘Lil Doctor
*No camp on June 19th and July 4th due to holidays (4-day camp, prorated)

Santa Clara

St. Justin’s School,  2655 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
  • Week 1 - June 10-14:  ‘Lil Doctor
  • Week 2 - *June 17 - 21:  ‘Lil Engineer
  • Week 3-  June 24 - 28:  ‘Lil Botanist
  • Week 4 - *July 1 - 5:  ‘Lil Zoologist
*No camp on June 19th and July 4th due to holidays (4-day camp, prorated)

Midtown San Jose

St. Leo the Great School,1051 West San Fernando St., San Jose, CA 95126
  • Week 1 - June 10-14:  ‘Lil Engineer
  • Week 2 - *June 17 - 21:  ‘Lil Botanist
  • Week 3-  June 24 - 28:  ‘Lil Zoologist
  • Week 4 - *July 1 - 5: ‘Lil Doctor
*No camp on June 19th and July 4th due to holidays (4-day camp, prorated)

Explorers Camp Schedule

TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
8:00am – 9:00amEarly Drop-OffEarly Drop-OffEarly Drop-OffEarly Drop-OffEarly Drop-Off
9:00am – 9:30amCircle TimeCircle TimeCircle TimeCircle TimeCircle Time
9:30am – 10:30amScience LabScience LabScience LabScience LabScience Lab
10:30am – 11:00amSnack RecessSnack RecessSnack RecessSnack RecessSnack Recess
11:00am – 12:00pmCraftCraftCraftCraftCraft
12:00pm – 12:30pmLunchLunchLunchLunchLunch
12:30pm – 1:00pmRecessRecessRecessRecessRecess
1:00pm – 2:00pmArtArtArtArtArt
2:00pm – 3:00pmScienceScienceScienceScienceScience
3:00pm – 5:30pmExtended DayExtended DayExtended DayExtended DayExtended Day
Schedule is subject to change and may vary by location.

2024 Themes for Captivate Explorers Camp

‘Lil Engineer

In "Go! Go! Go! ‘Lil Engineer", your child will learn to think and tinker like an engineer. Love to build? This camp is for you. Build and test aircrafts, boats and autos in this fun, hands-on camp for little engineers. Draw “engineering diagrams” of your cool designs. This wonderful camp experience includes daily fine art projects, storytime, outside playtime and community building.

'Lil Botanist

Are you a budding botanist?  Love to garden? Germinate beans, cress and zinnia flowers. Dissect a flower and identify the parts. Experiment with a “greenhouse” dome. Learn about capillary action and the job of roots.  This S.T.E.A.M. camp includes daily art/craft projects about plants.

'Lil Zoologist

Learn all about amazing animals, from tiny insects to large predatory mammals. Learn about animal homes, or habitats, and how animals interact with other organisms in their environment.

'Lil Doctor

Want to be a doctor someday?  Learn about your own body by doing hands-on experiments. Build a stethoscope and listen to a heart beat. Engage in several fun experiments using your senses and hand-eye coordination. Learn about your incredible brain and how it is the control center of your body.  Discover organs and organ systems inside your body which help keep you healthy and happy.  This S.T.E.A.M. camp includes daily art/craft projects about the human body.