University Cooperative School is thrilled to welcome you and your family to our Summer Camp program. Our commitment to nurturing curiosity, creativity, play, and problem-solving is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we’ve designed a summer full of week-long adventures that bring these values to life.
We understand that summer offers many choices for how to spend your child’s days, and we want you to feel confident that at U Co-op, your child will experience an exciting, enriching summer in a safe and supportive environment. Our experienced staff and dedicated alumni volunteers are here to ensure every camper feels cared for and inspired.
This summer, our adventures will take us inside the school building, out to local parks, and sometimes even on public transportation to explore nearby destinations. Together, we’ll craft, puzzle, play, cook, run, build friendships, discover new strengths, and create lasting memories.
Camps for Rising 3rd - 5th Graders
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All About Animals
Week 1: June 15-June 19 | $500
Camp Description
Spend an adventurous week diving into the wild world of animals! We’ll explore the park like curious nature detectives, whip up tasty dog treats in our school kitchen, play energetic animal-themed games, create our own masterpieces through drawing and painting, read amazing animal stories, and even top it all off with a trip to the zoo.
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Games, Games, Games
Week 2: June 22-June 26 | $500
Camp Description
Get ready for nonstop fun with active games, clever board games, thrilling scavenger hunts, and even the chance to invent your own board game! We’ll dive into silly challenges, indoor and outdoor adventures, teamwork games, drama games, math and logic puzzles, and mind-twisting mazes. With so many ways to play, the fun never ends!
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Bread Baking / Science of Yeast
Week 3: June 29-July 2 (4 days) | $400
Camp Description
Join us for a delicious week of bread-baking fun! Campers will mix, knead, and shape their own creations while discovering the amazing science of yeast and how dough comes to life. We’ll experiment with flavors, try hands-on baking projects, and explore the magic of sourdough. Every camper will get to take home a sourdough starter. Get ready to learn, taste, and rise to the occasion!
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Act It Out! Theater Week
Week 4: July 6-July 10 | $500
Camp Description
Step into the spotlight for a week of creativity and performance! Campers will dive into hilarious improv games, collaborate to write their own mini-plays, and bring original skits to life on stage. With plenty of chances to act, imagine, express, and laugh, this drama-filled adventure builds confidence and celebrates each camper’s unique voice. Get ready to shine!
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Comic Creators Camp
Week 5: July 13-July 17 | $500
Camp Description
Unleash your inner artist in a week dedicated to comics and graphic storytelling! Campers will design characters, craft eye-catching panels, and learn how to bring action, humor, and emotion to life on the page. We’ll explore different illustration styles, experiment with style and technique, and take an inspiring field trip to the library to discover how the pros do it. By the end of the week, every camper will have a comic creation all their own!
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Cook It Up!
Week 6: July 20-July 24 | $500
Camp Description
Tie on your apron and step into a week of tasty adventure! Each day features a new mealtime theme—breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner, and even dessert! Campers will explore cookbooks, create their own menus and grocery lists, and take a fun field trip to the grocery store to see how chefs plan for real. With hands-on cooking projects and plenty of delicious discoveries, every camper will finish the week with a personalized recipe book filled with their own culinary creations!
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Water Week
Week 7: July 27-July 31 | $500
Camp Description
Dive into a refreshing week of water-filled fun! Campers will explore the science of water through bubbly experiments, create splashy art projects, and jump into energetic water-themed games. We’ll cool off with a fun field trip to the Greenlake Wading Pool, perfect for play and discovery. Get ready to splash, learn, create, and soak up the joy of Water Week!
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Creative Makers Art Camp
Week 8: August 3-August 7 | $500
Camp Description
Are you ready for a week bursting with creativity?! Campers will transform found materials into amazing works of art, experimenting with texture, shape, and imagination. We’ll craft unique upcycled sculptures, add some compostable guerilla art to Ravenna Park, design tie-dye creations, and explore a variety of mediums and techniques throughout the week. With endless materials and open-ended inspiration, this camp is all about inventing, creating, and making magic from the unexpected!
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Building Camp
Week 9: August 10-August 14 | $500
Camp Description
Let’s unleash our creativity and engineering skills at Building Camp! Dive into hands-on challenges like designing wild Rube-Goldberg machines, crafting speedy paper airplanes and sturdy boats, and tackling fun science and engineering experiments. Campers will also build epic forts indoors in the gym and construct natural shelters out in the park. It’s a week packed with invention, teamwork, and all the thrill of bringing ideas to life. It’s perfect for every budding ready to make something amazing!
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Outdoor Adventure Week
Week 10: August 17-August 21 | $500
Camp Description
Get ready to explore the great outdoors like a true adventurer! This week is packed with hands-on survival skills—from building shelters and starting fires safely to finding your way using map reading and compass navigation. Campers will embark on thrilling geocaching quests, discover how to identify plants and wildlife, and learn essential outdoor safety tips. With every challenge, you’ll build confidence, teamwork, and a deeper connection to nature. Adventure awaits—are you ready to answer the call?