Explore, Learn, and Grow at New Horizon School Pasadena’s Enriching Summer Camp
The New Horizon Summer Camp is a wonderful space for children to enjoy the summer days with a variety of fun activities in a safe environment. In each activity session, projects are designed for each age group using the themes below. This includes STEMtastic, Arabic Excursions, Motion Commotion, and Inside the Garden and Outside Art. All themes are tied to the Qur’an, and this connection will be highlighted in the daily prayer and Qur’an sessions.
An amazing team of specialty teachers and camp counselors create the many varied and enriching activities that make up the summer camp so memorable and fun.
Register for one or more weeks, and see below for a description of the themes and activities for this year’s camp.
Week 1:
June 24 – June 28
DOWN TO EARTH
Discover the secrets of the earth with fun adventures in caves and atop mountains. Experience climbing to the top of Mt. Everest through a virtual experience, work with clay to create geological formations, make watercolor snowy mountains, and more!
Special activity: Hiking in Griffith Park.
Week 2:
July 1 – July 5
July 4 – NO CAMP (4th of July)
EXTRAORDINARY ANIMALS
Two-legged, four-legged, and no-legged! Some animals have fantastical names like Fried Egg Jellyfish, Chicken Turtle and Gelae Bean. Let’s go on an animal quest in search of unique animals and maybe design our own Papier mâché ones!
Special activity: Water slide.
Week 3:
July 8 – July 12
DEEP SEA ADVENTURES
Take a deep dive into the depths of the ocean alongside the strangest of creatures. Maybe look for shipwrecks and sunken treasure or discover ocean fossils below Los Angeles! Create a 3-D mural of our deep sea adventure.
Special activity: Field trip to the Natural History Museum for the exhibit, “LA Underwater.” (Extra $15 fee included)
Week 4:
July 15 – July 19
TRAVEL TO PALESTINE
Experience the rich culture, food, and faith of this region. Build the Dome of the Rock, weave a prayer rug, and make kanafeh. Enjoy a refreshing bite of watermelon from our school garden.
Special activity: Water slide.
Week 5:
July 22 – July 26
UP IN THE AIR
Fly among the clouds and discover more about flight, whether you are a bird or a plane. Design your own kite and make it fly!
Special activity: Walking trip to Brenner Park to fly kites and a field trip to CA Science Center for the Leonardo da Vinci special exhibit featuring his Great Kite and futuristic flying machine. (Extra $20 fee included)
Activities Include:
• Arabic Excursions:
Explore the Arabic language through cooking, games, art, and fun.
• Motion Commotion:
Get active and fit through sports and movement.
• STEMtastic & Brain Games:
Challenge your mind with science and engineering activities.
• Inside the Garden & Outside Art:
Make discoveries in the garden and get creative with art.
• Contemplation Time:
Take time for prayer, Qur’an and quiet story time.
• Lunch & Snack Time:
Bring your own lunch and snacks for fun breaks in the day.We are a peanut free Camp.
• Water Wednesdays:
Bring your water blasters and have fun with water games.
• Friday Jamboree:
Come together for our Jamboree circle and enjoy the fun activities!
• Field Trip Fridays:
Take a trip to Griffith Park, Natural History Museum and California Science Center on weeks 1, 3 & 5.
• Water Slide:
On weeks 2 & 4.
Camper Age Groups
Entering PK – 6 (in Fall 2024)
Camp is open to all students, attending NHSP or not.
Camp Teams
Sparrow Scouts – Entering PK and K (Age 4 & 5 by Sep. 1)
Raccoon Rangers – Entering Grade 1 and 2
Coyote Campers – Entering Grade 3 and 4
Grizzly Guides – Entering Grade 5 and 6
All activities are customized to each age group.
For more information, visit https://newhorizonschool.org/summer-camp/.
New Horizon School Pasadena, 651 N. Orange Grove Blvd, Pasadena, (626) 795-5186 or visit www.newhorizonschool.org.
