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Summer Learning, Summer Fun,
Summer Your Way!

Whether you are a current PBS family or not, we want you to spend your summer with us, on our beautiful leafy Menlo Park campus! Summer@PBS offers a robust lineup of week-long summer day camps for all Bay Area families. Your child’s camp will be filled with exciting experiences in the content area of your choice led by top-notch PBS educators and partner providers. All partners are carefully selected to uphold teamwork, curiosity, and the exploration of passions for kids.

Registration is now open!

Camp Schedule

June 9 - August 8, 2025

Week 1: June 9–13

Week 2: June 16–20 (no Camp on June 19)

Week 3: June 23–27

Week 4: July 7–11

Week 5: July 14–18

Week 6: July 21–25

Week 7: July 27–August 1

Week 8: August 4–8

Summer@PBS Daily Schedule

Summer@PBS campers will take a deep dive into your chosen camp's topic with 4 hours of fun and exploration in that topic area each day. Week-long camps run from 10:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m. each day. For the Early Learning Center (ELC) schedule, please click here or scroll to the bottom of the page.

9:00 – 10:00 A.M.

MorningCare

  • As campers arrive we will have open exploration outdoors as weather permits, allowing campers to move before their day begins.
10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.

Morning Camp Session

  • Campers are picked up by their instructors at 10:00 where they head off to their morning camp session. Instructors will give campers a break during this time for a snack and movement break.
12:00 – 1:00 P.M.

Lunch/Recess (Parent-provided lunch)

  • Students will move to lunch and recess where they will recharge and release their wiggles to get ready for the afternoon.
1:00 – 3:00 P.M.

Afternoon Camp Session

  • Campers will return to their class with their instructor for their afternoon camp session. Again, instructors will give campers a break during this time for a snack and movement break.
3:00 – 4:00 P.M.

Pickup and AfterCare

The camp day ends at 3:00 and campers enrolled in AfterCare will be able to explore indoor or outdoor options of play. We are excited to once again offer Morning Care (9:00 - 10:00 a.m.) and Aftercare (3:00 - 4:00 p.m.) options for our Summer@PBS Camps!

Weekly Offerings - Classes and Descriptions

ELC Sessions

This summer, we’re excited to introduce Summer@PBS for ELC students! It’s a seamless continuation of the ELC experience your child knows and loves, with familiar spaces, trusted teachers, and engaging activities tailored for summertime fun. While your child thrives in our familiar and enriching PBS ELC environment, you can keep up with your work or other plans. ELC Summer@PBS: where PBS ELC magic meets summer adventure!

Packages:

Weekly: $925*

If you prefer to reserve on a week-to-week basis, you can add MorningCare for $75 and AfterCare for $75, for that week.

*2-Week incentive: $150 credit for MorningCare or Aftercare. Weeks do not need to be consecutive.

Camp Times:

Daily: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

MorningCare (Add-on): 8:00–9:00 a.m.

AfterCare (Add-on): 3:00–4:00 p.m.

 

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • Offering add-on Morning Care: 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
  • Offering add-on AfterCare: 3:00 – 4:00 p.m
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Typical schedule and activities

Upon registration, a daily packing list will be sent.

Morning Arrival & Interaction
  • Students enter and immediately interact with peers and classroom materials.
Morning Meeting
  • Students greet each other and review the day ahead.
Indoor & Outdoor Exploration
  • Indoor Activities:
    • Provocations centered around:
      • Drawing & writing
      • Sensory experiences
      • Art-based activities
    • Open spaces for:
      • Block building
      • Dramatic play
      • Reading opportunities
  • Outdoor Activities:
    • Fine and gross motor development on the play structure and sandbox.
    • Expanded dramatic play in the larger outdoor space.

Snacks provided - Parents and Guardians will provide Lunch daily.

Rest time

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