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Faith-Filled Fun During School Breaks
Day Programs
Designed to Inspire
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Whether you're looking to keep your child engaged during school breaks or wanting to explore new interests in a structured, nurturing environment, The Kid Connection's intentional academic programming offers something for everyone. Designed for all families, our Summer and Winter programs provide hands-on, creative, and educational experiences for children of all ages. From science and art to movement and mindfulness, every program is led by passionate instructors who care deeply about helping kids grow in mind, body, and spirit. Educational programming help to avoid learning regression over school breaks!
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Upper Elementary & Middle School
Study Skills: Learn How to Learn
This one-week Study Skills Camp is designed to equip students with the tools they need to succeed—not just this year, but for years to come. Instead of focusing on one subject, we focus on how to approach learning with confidence and strategy.
Throughout the week, students will practice time management, organization systems, note-taking techniques, test preparation strategies, goal setting, and effective study habits. Through interactive activities, real-life scenarios, and hands-on practice, campers will build practical skills they can immediately apply to schoolwork.
Perfect for students who feel overwhelmed, need stronger organization, or simply want to feel more prepared and in control of their learning.
Elementary
Bugs!
Get ready to discover and explore the tiny world of bugs! In Bug Explorers Camp, young scientists will learn about insects, spiders, and other fascinating creepy-crawlies through hands-on activities, outdoor discovery time, crafts, and simple science experiments.
Each day focuses on a different type of bug as campers observe, create bug-themed art, build models, and learn fun facts about how these tiny creatures live and help our world. Perfect for curious kids who love nature, adventure, and getting a little messy while they learn!
Early Elementary
Lego Building Masters
Get ready to build, create, and imagine! In LEGO Building Masters Camp, young engineers will tackle fun daily building challenges that spark creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork. From designing towers and bridges to creating their own imaginative worlds, campers will learn basic engineering concepts while having a blast.
Each day brings a new theme, hands-on building time, and opportunities to share their creations. Perfect for curious kids who love to build and dream big.
Middle School
Middle School Math
This isn’t your typical summer math review. Our Middle School Math Bootcamp is designed to strengthen skills, rebuild confidence, and close gaps—all in a high-energy, encouraging environment.
Throughout the week, students will review essential middle school concepts like fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, equations, and problem-solving strategies. Each day includes fast-paced challenges, team competitions, real-world math applications, and interactive games that make review feel engaging instead of overwhelming.
This camp is perfect for students who need a confidence boost, want to feel more prepared for the upcoming school year, or simply benefit from sharpening their math foundation in a focused, supportive setting.
Upper Elementary & Middle School
Creative Writing
In this fun, week-long camp, young writers will explore character creation, world-building, dialogue, and plot through engaging prompts, storytelling games, and creative challenges. Each day builds new skills while encouraging imagination and confidence.
By the end of the week, campers will have a completed short story (or the start of something bigger!) and the tools to keep writing long after camp ends.
Perfect for imaginative kids who love to create—or those ready to discover their voice.
Elementary
Fairy Camp
Step into a world of imagination at Fairy Tales & Fairy Gardens Camp! This whimsical summer camp invites young adventurers to explore enchanted stories and create their very own fairy worlds.
Each day, campers will be swept away by magical fairy tales full of daring heroes, mischievous fairies, and sparkling kingdoms. Inspired by these stories, children will design and build tiny fairy gardens, decorate magical homes, and bring their imaginations to life with crafts, games, and play.
From planting tiny gardens to acting out favorite stories, every day is full of wonder, discovery, and fun. By the end of camp, campers will take home their magical fairy gardens and memories of a summer filled with imagination and joy.
Perfect for rising Kindergarten through 2nd grade students who love magic, stories, and creative play!
Elementary
Super Hero Camp
Superheroes are strong, they are confident, and they are ready to tackle whatever life throws at them. In this week long camp we are going to explore the attributes and the ways that some of our favorite superheroes have saved the day... and then we are going to create our own personal superhero. We will design our own cape, our shield and armor to protect us from the negativity of the world, while writing our own comic strip story of truth. This camp is perfect for girls and boys who are looking for a fun and creative way to build confidence.
Early Elementary
Little Math Explorers
Where numbers come to life through play, creativity, and discovery!
Math Explorers Summer Camp is a hands-on, high-energy experience designed especially for young learners ages 5–7. Through games, movement, storytelling, art, and outdoor adventures, campers build strong foundational math skills while having tons of fun.
Each day is filled with engaging activities that help children:
-Strengthen number sense and counting skills
-Practice addition and subtraction in playful ways
-Explore shapes, patterns, and measurement
-Build problem-solving and logical thinking skills
-Develop confidence and perseverance in math
Elementary-High School
Creative Studio Camp
This is an immersive art studio experience where campers experiment with different styles and materials, build real artistic skills, and create meaningful work they’re proud to share. The focus is on creative growth, confidence, and exploration — not “cookie-cutter” crafts.
Elementary
Mini City Builders
Kids will imagine, design, and run their own mini city in this creative, collaborative camp experience. Campers work together to create neighborhoods, assign roles, solve city-wide challenges, and bring their ideas to life through hands-on building and problem-solving. Along the way, they develop leadership, teamwork, and real-world thinking skills in a fun and engaging environment.
Elementary
Secret Agent Academy
Calling all future agents! Campers train through exciting missions, clue-solving challenges, and high-energy teamwork activities designed to build focus, strategy, and communication. From cracking codes to completing movement-based missions, every day brings a new adventure where kids learn to think critically, work together, and grow in confidence.
Elementary
Time Travelers
Step into the time machine for a week of adventure, creativity, and discovery. Each day, campers journey to a different era through hands-on projects, interactive storytelling, and team challenges that bring history to life. Kids will create artifacts, solve problems, and explore how people lived and innovated across time while building confidence, curiosity, and collaboration skills.
Elementary
Discovery Lab: Science Adventure Camp
Discovery Lab: Science Adventure Camp is a one-week indoor camp where curiosity leads the way and every day feels like a new scientific adventure. Designed for elementary-aged kids, this camp invites young scientists to explore the world around them through exciting experiments, hands-on investigations, and creative problem-solving activities.
Each day features a fun science theme — from colorful chemical reactions and simple engineering builds to nature exploration, sensory experiments, and physics-based challenges. Campers will mix, build, test, and discover as they learn how science shows up in everyday life. Activities are designed to encourage questions, exploration, teamwork, and lots of “wow” moments.
Discovery Lab blends learning and play in a way that helps children grow confidence as thinkers and creators while having fun experimenting with new ideas.
Perfect for kids who love asking questions, trying things out, and getting hands-on with discovery.
Elementary
Motion and Mindset
Motion & Mindset is an indoor summer camp designed for elementary-aged kids who have lots of energy and learn best when they can move, explore, and engage in hands-on experiences. Through playful activities, cooperative games, creative movement, and guided group experiences, campers learn practical coping skills while having fun and building friendships.
Each day includes a mix of active play, team activities, creative challenges, and gentle opportunities to practice skills like emotional awareness, flexible thinking, self-control, and problem solving. Campers are encouraged to move their bodies, work together, and discover positive ways to handle big feelings and everyday frustrations in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Motion & Mindset focuses on helping children grow confidence, build healthy social connections, and develop simple tools they can use both at camp and at home — all through fun, movement-based learning designed with elementary-aged kids in mind.
Perfect for children who enjoy active play, social connection, and learning through experience.
Elementary
Imagination Station
magination Station Summer Camp is a one-week adventure designed especially for children ages 5–8, where stories come to life through creativity, hands-on projects, and playful exploration. Each day begins with a featured story that inspires the day’s activities, inviting campers to step into the world of the book through art, crafts, building projects, and dramatic play.
As campers journey through the week, each child receives an Imagination Passport — a special keepsake they’ll use to “travel” to a new story world each day. After exploring each book through creative activities and play, campers collect a stamp or sticker in their passport to mark their adventures and celebrate their creativity.
Children will create, pretend, and collaborate as they bring characters and settings off the page and into real-life experiences. Whether they’re designing props, creating story-inspired artwork, or acting out scenes with friends, campers grow in confidence, creativity, and connection while developing a deeper love for books and storytelling.
Imagination Station is a joyful blend of literacy, imagination, movement, and play — designed to nurture curiosity and help every child feel seen, capable, and free to imagine.
Elementary & Middle School
Craft Master
Craft Masters Summer Camp is a one-week creative adventure for children ages 7–11 who love to make, design, and get hands-on with art. Each day is packed with fun, imaginative projects that let campers explore different styles of creating while trying something new.
Throughout the week, campers will design mixed-media masterpieces, build creative projects, paint, and experiment with fun crafting materials. Projects are designed to be engaging, playful, and just the right mix of guided and open-ended so every child can add their own creative touch.
Craft Masters is all about creating, connecting, and having fun together. Campers will leave with a collection of projects they’re proud to take home, new creative skills, and memories made with new friends along the way.
Perfect for kids who love art, crafting, and turning imagination into something they can hold in their hands.
Elementary & Middle School
Natural Creations Camp
Explore the magic of nature and unleash your creativity at Natural Creations Camp! Designed for curious kids ages 7–12, this hands-on camp combines the wonder of the outdoors with fun, imaginative projects that let campers make their very own unique creations.
Throughout the week, campers will gather inspiration from the natural world to craft one-of-a-kind projects like personalized walking sticks, camp bracelets, nature-inspired wind chimes, glow-in-the-dark slime, and log buddies. Each activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and a playful connection to the outdoors.
By the end of camp, students will leave with a treasure trove of handmade creations, a deeper appreciation for nature, and memories of a summer full of imagination, discovery, and fun.
Elementary & Middle School
Yarn Art
Get ready to twist, loop, and weave your way through a summer of creativity at Yarn Creations Camp! This hands-on art camp invites young artists to explore the colorful world of yarn and discover all the amazing ways it can be used in fun projects.
Campers will experiment with a variety of yarn techniques to make everything from fuzzy yarn animals and textured yarn paintings to cardboard loom weaving and sparkling string art. Each day is full of exploration, imagination, and the chance to turn simple yarn into unique works of art.
By the end of camp, students will take home a collection of vibrant yarn creations and leave with new skills, confidence, and a love for experimenting with art in unexpected ways.
Elementary
VBS - Knights of the True King!
TKCU Kingdom VBS will be equipping kids to be courageous in the Lord’s Strength.
Through Bible stories, games, and castle crafts, children will learn His Truth.
They will act justly, boldly sharing the gospel, strengthening their faith, and focusing on our salvation in Christ.
We will stand firm as brave knights in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ’s Kingdom!
High School
SAT PREP
The 2 week SAT review course includes detailed instruction for the development of skills required to perform work on the critical reading, math, and writing sections.
In addition, students will learn time-management skills and review practice test questions. Students are expected to complete out-of-class assignments as well as take two practice tests. Administrative information, such as test registration, dates, scores, and additional test resources regarding the SAT are available on www.collegeboard.org.
Upper Middle School & High School
PSAT PREP
This two-week PSAT Prep Course helps students build confidence and improve scores through targeted instruction and test-taking strategies. Students will review key Reading, Writing & Language, and Math concepts while practicing with real PSAT-style questions. The course emphasizes pacing, accuracy, and smart strategies to help students feel prepared and confident on test day.
Elementary & Middle School
Zoo Art
Join us for a wild and creative summer at Zoo Art Adventure Camp! This unique camp combines a love for animals with hands-on art activities, giving students the chance to explore the animal kingdom while making amazing creations.
Campers will dive into the colors, shapes, and textures of their favorite animals, learning to draw, paint, sculpt, and craft inspired by real-life creatures. Our teacher brings firsthand experience from volunteering at a local zoo, sharing fascinating animal facts, behind-the-scenes stories, and insights that make every art project come to life.
By the end of camp, students will have a colorful collection of their own animal masterpieces and a deeper appreciation for the amazing creatures they share our planet with.
Elementary & Middle School
Cooking Kids
Get ready to whisk your way to kitchen greatness! Our cooking camp is knifely designed for budding chefs who want to learn how to slice, chop, and mix with precision. Whether you're a cut above the rest or just starting to stir things up, we’ll teach you the essentials of kitchen safety while you create delicious dishes. By the end of camp, you'll be dicing through tasks and whipping up tasty treats in no time. It’s time to turn up the heat and roll with the punches—let's get cooking!
Elementary
Sensory Circus
Step right up to Sensory Circus, a playful and engaging summer camp designed especially for young learners! Campers will explore a colorful world of sights, sounds, textures, and materials through hands-on sensory activities. From squishy, stretchy, and smooth to bumpy, soft, and sparkly, children will experiment with a wide variety of mediums that spark curiosity and creativity.
Through guided play, art, and movement-based activities, students will strengthen fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, sensory awareness, and penmanship—all while having fun in a supportive, nurturing environment. Sensory Circus encourages exploration, confidence, and joyful learning, making it the perfect place for little ones to learn, grow, and play this summer.
Upper Elementary & Middle School
Fractions Are Fun!
Get ready to slice into summer learning at Fraction Fun Camp! Designed for elementary students, this engaging and hands-on camp helps children build confidence and mastery with fractions in a way that feels exciting, interactive, and approachable.
Throughout the week, campers will explore fractions using visual models, manipulatives, games, cooking activities, art projects, and real-world problem-solving. Students will develop a deep understanding of fractions as parts of a whole, parts of a set, and points on a number line — moving beyond memorization to true conceptual understanding.
Campers will participate in small group instruction, math centers, team challenges, and creative projects that make fractions meaningful and memorable. Whether a student needs reinforcement or is ready for enrichment, activities are differentiated to meet each learner’s needs.
Upper Elementary & Middle School
Division Math
Get ready to crack the code of division at Division Detectives Camp! Designed for elementary students ready to strengthen their understanding of division, this engaging summer camp builds confidence, accuracy, and real problem-solving skills in a fun and supportive environment.
Throughout the week, campers will explore division concepts through hands-on learning, games, teamwork challenges, and real-world applications. Students will develop a strong understanding of division as equal groups, sharing, arrays, repeated subtraction, fact families, and the relationship between multiplication and division.
Campers will rotate through interactive math stations, movement-based activities, puzzles, and collaborative challenges that make division meaningful and memorable. Small group instruction ensures individualized support and opportunities for enrichment.
Elementary & Upper School
Language Lab
Empower your child and enhance their reading, phonics, phonemic awareness, and written expression skills this summer! Enroll in Summer Language Labs, a program designed to equip your young learner with the confidence and essential skills needed to ensure they start the next school year strong! Our Summer Language Lab program utilizes an Orton Gillingham approach to target literacy skills by systematically implementing scientifically proven strategies that are multi-sensory. The program ensures that the summer slide won't hold back your reader and offers essential learning opportunities that include phonics and phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, written expression, and fluency!
Early Elementary
Reading Foundations
Get ready for a summer full of letters, laughter, and learning at Phonics Adventure Camp! Designed especially for early elementary students, this engaging reading camp builds strong foundational skills through explicit phonics instruction, hands-on activities, and joyful literacy experiences.
Throughout the week, campers will explore letter sounds, blending, segmenting, digraphs, sight words, and early fluency skills in a fun and supportive environment. Each day includes interactive mini-lessons, small group practice, read-aloud time, word games, movement activities, and creative crafts that reinforce phonics patterns in meaningful ways. Perfect for rising Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade students.
Upper Elementary & Middle School
Multiplication Math
Get ready to multiply the fun this summer at Multiplication Masters Camp! Designed for elementary students who are ready to strengthen and sharpen their multiplication skills, this high-energy camp builds fluency, confidence, and real understanding in an engaging and supportive environment.
Throughout the week, campers will explore multiplication through hands-on activities, games, strategy practice, and real-world problem-solving. Rather than simple memorization, students will develop a deep understanding of multiplication concepts including equal groups, arrays, area models, skip counting, fact families, and patterns.
Campers will participate in math stations, team challenges, movement-based games, and creative projects that reinforce fact fluency in meaningful ways. Small group instruction allows for targeted support and enrichment, ensuring every student grows at their own pace.
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Our school-year elective classes for Kinder through High School students offer a different way to explore creativity, movement, academics, and more—right here on the TKCU campus. Open to both enrolled and homeschooling families.
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