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”.

Explorers Camp Locations

San Jose

Holy Family School, 4850 Pearl Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
  • June 12 – 16: Go! Go! Go! ‘Lil Engineer (NEW for 2023!)
  • June 20 – 23: (prorated): ‘Lil Paleontologist (NEW for 2023!)
  • June 26 – 30: ’Lil Marine Biologist (NEW for 2023!)
No camp on June 19th due to federal holiday

Santa Clara

St. Justin’s School,  2655 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95051
  • June 12 – 16: Go! Go! Go! ‘Lil Engineer (NEW for 2023!)
  • June 20 – 23: (prorated): ‘Lil Paleontologist (NEW for 2023!)
  • June 26 – 30: ’Lil Marine Biologist (NEW for 2023!)
No camp on June 19th due to federal holiday

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.

2023 Themes for Captivate Explorers Camp

Go! Go! Go! ‘Lil Engineer

NEW for 2023!

In "Go! Go! Go! ‘Lil Engineer", your child will learn to think and problem solve 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 Paleontologist

NEW for 2023!

Excavate dinosaur fossils, observe real fossils and create a replica of a trace fossil. Investigate incredible dinosaurs and the science behind these amazing prehistoric creatures and their adaptations for survival. This is a remarkable camp experience with daily fine art projects, storytime, outside playtime and community building.

‘Lil Marine Biologist

NEW for 2023!

In ‘Lil Marine Biologists, campers will “dive” into the wonders of the oceans. Make scientific observations and drawings of real ocean invertebrates specimens- like starfish and sponges and marine snail shells. Learn about creeping crabs, floating jellyfish, swimming schools of fish, sneaky sharks and magnificent marine mammals. This unforgettable and impactful camp experience includes daily fine art such as painting magnificent ocean art projects, sea life storytime, outside playtime and community building.