Middle School Tech Camp
Spark Summer Learning - traditionally an elementary-focused STEAM camp - is excited to announce our expansion into middle school camps! Starting in Summer 2025, Spark will offer two weeks of middle school camps focusing on technology. Summer 2026 Dates and Registration coming soon!
LOCATION
Camps will take place at Holmes Elementary School
5230 Sumner Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
DATES + HOURS
- Students are welcome to come to camp starting at 7:30am; our programming will begin at 8:45am
- Students are welcome to stay until 5:30pm, but our programming will end at 3:45pm
WHO
- This camp is specifically designed for current 6-8th grade students
(have a younger student interested in camp, join us at our traditional elementary camps located at the same time in the same building)
- All students are welcome - LPS and non-LPS students
- Students with special needs will be assessed on a case-by-case basis to ensure adequate staffing meets each student’s needs. Please get in touch with us to discuss your child’s specific needs before you register.
COST
- $300/student/week
- Limited cost-sharing scholarships available. Please contact us at info@sparksummer.org
TOPICS
- Coming soon
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
- Both camps are Monday-Friday.
- No half-week or half-day options available.
- Camp doors will open at 7:30am. From 7:30am - 8:45am, students will be supervised and provided self-guided and small group activities including coding materials, games and art supplies.
- Programming will take place from 8:45-11:45am and 12:45-3:45pm. A 1-hour supervised lunch break will be provided (students are welcome to participate in Spark’s free breakfast and lunch program, see below)
- Students will attend camp all day by participating in one session in the morning and the second session in the afternoon.
- For example, during Week 1, your student might attend “Game On! Using Coding to Create Games” in the morning and “The Drone Zone! Coding and Drones” in the afternoon. Or, your student may participate in “The Drone Zone! Coding and Drones” in the morning and “Game On! Using Coding to Create Games” in the afternoon.
- All students will attend both sessions.
- Although we will be spending most of our time engaged in technology lessons, exploration and projects, we will have some down time including a one-hour supervised lunch break.
- Camp will end at 5:30pm. From 3:45-5:30pm, students will be supervised and provided with self guided and small group activities including coding equipment, games and art materials.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH
- Spark’s Middle School Tech Camp students are welcome to participate in breakfast and lunch as part of camp (no extra fees!).
- Alternatively, students are welcome to bring their own sack lunch. Please note, no refrigerators or microwaves are available for student use.
- To participate in breakfast, students must be at camp by 8:15am.
- An afternoon snack will be provided for all students.
REGISTRATION
Spark uses an online system called Enrollsy to complete registration. Before you register, here are a few things you should prepare:
- Know what weeks you plan to register for
- Name(s) and phone number of authorized pick-up person and emergency contact
- Name and phone number of chil(ren)'s doctor
- Insurance company and policy/group number
- Name, dosage, and time of medications your child will need to take while at camp
- How you plan to pay for camp
- Spark only accepts electronic payments - ACH or credit card
- When you enroll, you can choose to pay either the total amount ($300/week) or just the non-refundable deposit ($100/week)
- A $100 deposit is required at enrollment for each child, each week
- Full payment is due four weeks before each specific camp week starts and will automatically be charged to your account/credit card.
Click the "Register Now" button below when you're ready to register!
QUESTIONS
Please email us at info@sparksummer.org if you have any questions.
We look forward to having your student(s) at camp this summer!
