Children prepare for kindergarten by engaging in language arts, mathematics, art, and music. This fun introduction enhances their readiness for both the social and academic settings of elementary school. Students must be five years old by Sept. 1, 2025.

Designed to help ease the transition from kindergarten to 1st grade, students will engage in creative, thematic activities that reinforce reading and mathematics. As students are introduced to a 1st grade curriculum, they will gain skills for academic success. Students must be six years old by Sept. 1, 2025.

Reinforces the reading, math, and language skills learned during the kindergarten year of PUSD’s Mandarin Immersion Program. Class is open to any student who has already completed one year of a Mandarin Immersion Program. Students must be six years old by Sept. 1, 2025.

Challenge your mind with chess! From beginner basics to advanced strategy, classes are available for all skill levels. Explore classic strategies, discover fun variations, and enjoy this timeless, multi-cultural game.

*NEW!* Get ready to discover history in an exciting and creative way! Travel back in time and “build” your knowledge of ancient cultures and civilizations. Along our journey, we’ll explore the Roman Empire, Native American history, and Ancient Egypt while we create projects like the Great Wall of China, Native American totem poles, Egyptian pyramids, Roman aqueducts, Greek maps and more!

*NEW!* Ever wanted to make up stories on the spot? Improv is your ticket! We’ll start with energizing games and then unleash your creativity with fun improv activities. You’ll build characters, explore emotions, and use anything as a prop. Get ready for tons of laughs, exploration, and excitement!

Let your imagination soar! Create art projects inspired by diverse, contemporary artists. Discover your own self-expression and boost your confidence. You’ll work with a variety of materials, including paint, watercolors, oil pastels, markers, clay, and fabrics.

*NEW!* Dive into music and movement! Use rhythm, song, and dance as your springboard for learning. Build your rhythmic skills and express yourself creatively through energetic singing and dancing. Make music come alive and enhance your learning in a fun, dynamic way!

Discover the joy of making music with strings! Whether you’re just starting out or already have some experience, you’ll learn to play beautiful melodies, develop your skills, and create harmonies with friends. Explore the world of violin, viola, cello, or bass, and join our ensemble to experience the magic of playing together. Instruments provided.

Imagine building your own toys and gadgets! Explore 3D printing, where you’ll use computer programs to design and create real objects. Learn to think critically as you solve design challenges and watch your ideas come to life. Discover how 3D printing makes all sorts of things, and build your own awesome projects!

Learn the basics of coding using Scratch, a block-based visual programming language. This beginner-level course introduces the basics of coding to create web-based games. Collaborate with your friends as part of the design process, and present a capstone of one of your projects at the end of the summer.

*NEW!* Imagine building mini robots, launching catapults, and racing your own cars! This hands-on STEAM class is your ticket to epic creations. Design marble mazes, build towering bridges, cook with solar ovens, and more! Get ready to unleash your inner engineer, work with awesome materials, and make amazing discoveries.

*NEW!* Create your own dream theme park! Design rides, attractions, and everything in between while using creativity and problem-solving skills. Get ready to think big, design cool maps, and share your ideas with friends! By the end of the class, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind theme park of your very own!

From LEGO to cardboard, let’s build! This integrated STEAM experience will include science, technology, engineering, art, and math through exploration and building projects using a variety of materials. Use your imagination to bring your ideas to life, working through the design process from concept to finished product.

*NEW!* Unlock the fun of healthy eating and cooking! Learn how to make delicious, nutritious foods and snacks you’ll love. Discover food-related terms and vocabulary in Mandarin. This hands-on experience helps you build healthy habits and explore new languages and cultures, all in a fun, engaging way!

Engage in fun activities that build teamwork and core P.E. skills like throwing, balance, and agility. Use sports to boost your strength and confidence. Work together as a team, practice great sportsmanship, and see how much you can achieve!