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Age 3–Kindergarten

Welcome to Summer at Country Day! We are excited to embrace new and returning families this summer. Our youngest Torreys can explore colors, discover nature, hunt for treasure and be well-prepared when they start kindergarten this fall. Sessions run from June 12–July 28.
Scroll through the options below. Registration for age 3–kindergarten programs is now open. 
See General Info or FAQs for more details.

The age 3–kindergarten programs are only available for students enrolled at LJCDS in the fall. These programs are not open to the public.

Early Childhood Center Summer of Wonder

The Summer of Wonder in the Early Childhood Center has options for Tiny Torreys (3-year-olds) and junior kindergarteners (4-year-olds). There are two- and three-week options from 8:30–11:30 a.m. A mid-morning snack is provided. Children must be toilet trained.

If you're interested in learning more or have questions about the Summer of Wonder, please contact Director of Early Childhood Center Maria Curtis at mcurtis@ljcds.org or 858-453-3440 x191.

Tiny Torreys

Junior Kindergarten

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  • Color Galaxy (Tiny Torreys)

    This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2023 only.
     
    Color Galaxy provides experiences and activities for children to express their thoughts and ideas by exploring different media and materials in many colors. Children must be toilet trained.

    June 20–30 (LJCDS is closed June 19) 
    2-week session 
    8:30–11:30 a.m. 
    $765
    Min/Max: 10/18
    Led by LJCDS ECC Educators

  • Tinkering, Making and Engineering with Loose Parts (Tiny Torreys) 

    This program is available to enrolled LJCDS students only.
     
    Tinkering, Making and Engineering with Loose Parts provides experiences and activities to wonder, explore and create with loose parts materials. Children must be toilet trained.

    July 10–28 
    3-week session
    8:30–11:30 a.m. 
    $1,275
    Min/Max: 10/18
    Led by LJCDS ECC Educators

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  • Color Galaxy (Jr. Kindergarten) 

    This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2023 only.

    Color Galaxy provides experiences and activities for children to express their thoughts and ideas by exploring different media and materials in many colors. Students must be 4 years old.
     
    June 20–30 (LJCDS is closed June 19) 
    2-week session
    8:30–11:30 a.m. 
    $765
    Min/Max: 10/18
    Led by LJCDS ECC Educators

  • Tinkering, Making and Engineering with Loose Parts (Jr. Kindergarten)

    This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2023 only.

    Tinkering, Making and Engineering with Loose Parts provides experiences and activities to wonder, explore and create with loose parts materials. Students must be 4 years old.

    July 10–28 
    3-week session 
    8:30–11:30 a.m. 
    $1,275
    Min/Max: 10/18
    Led by LJCDS ECC Educators

Kindergarten

Kindergarten programs are one- and two-week sessions with morning (8:30–11:30 a.m.) and afternoon (12:30–3:30 p.m.) options.

A box lunch is offered during a supervised lunch break from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. for those who are attending both morning and afternoon sessions. Students can bring their own lunch (no nuts, please).

June 12–16

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  • Mad Science: Junior Explorers (Kindergarten)

    This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2023 only.

    Budding naturalists explore the world around them as they step into the garden to learn about soil, seeds and sprouts. They’ll examine fruits, vegetables, plants and leaves and learn about the interesting variety of creatures that help gardens grow and discover how animals interact with the environment to help them thrive. Junior explorers make art with the sun, fly like a bee, and enjoy the cool breeze as they dig into the soil and grow with Mad Science.
     
    June 12–16 
    8:30–11:30 a.m.
    $270
    Min/Max: 13/20
    Led by Mad Science SD

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  • Young Engineers: Treasure Hunters Camp (Kindergarten)

    This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2023 only.

    X marks the spot for this adventure. Explore the fun and games to find what lies at the end of the treasure hunt. Hint: treasure hunters may need to be an expert at rock, paper, scissors or hitting a bullseye. They may even come across Hansel and Gretel.
     
    June 12–16 
    12:30–3:30 p.m.
    $235
    Min/Max: 10/20
    Led by Young Engineers of Greater San Diego

June 20–July 28

Ready, Set, Go, Kindergarten

Morning

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  • Session 1: Endangered Animals

    This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2023 only.

    Two weeks of animal fun. A different animal is explored each day through art projects, literature, cooking and the creation of an animal book. Physical education is provided daily, as well as outside play.

    June 20–30 (LJCDS is closed June 19) 
    8:30–11:30 a.m.
    $765
    Min/Max: 10/18
    Led by LJCDS Kindergarten Educator

  • Session 1: Things with Wings 

    This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2023 only.

    Get ready for kindergarten. Through rich literature, hands-on art projects, songs, and games, students explore a variety of things with wings—from bugs to birds to airplanes. Each day is a new surprise! This two-week thematic program, which includes PE, snacks and recess, allows students to meet new friends and become accustomed to kindergarten routines at LJCDS.

    June 20–30 (LJCDS is closed June 19) 
    8:30–11:30 a.m.
    $765
    Min/Max: 10/18
    Led by LJCDS Kindergarten Educator

  • Session 2: Specialty Classes

    This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2023 only.

    This one-week program introduces students to LJCDS specialty classes that are typically offered during the regular school day and in after-school programs. Students will spend approximately 45 minutes in each session. 

    July 10–14
    8:30–9:30 a.m. Spanish 
    9:30–10:30 a.m. Intro to Gymnastics 
    10:30–11:30 a.m. Visual Arts 
    $425
    Min/Max: 10/18
    Led by LJCDS Spanish Educator, LJCDS Visual Arts Educator and Webby Dance Company

  • Session 3: Jurassic Camp

    This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2023 only.

    ROOOOOAR! Get ready for two weeks filled with all things prehistoric. Campers learn about the creatures who once roamed the earth including what they looked like and what their surroundings may have been. Students participate in art, math and literacy activities that reinforce various kindergarten-readiness skills.

    July 17–28
    8:30–11:30 a.m.
    $850
    Min/Max: 10/18
    Led by LJCDS Kindergarten Educator

Camp Torreys: Kindergarten

Afternoon

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  • Camp Torreys: Kindergarten (Sessions 1–3)

    This program is available to students enrolled at LJCDS in fall 2023 only.

    Come play with friends and enjoy afternoons full of summer fun. Camp Torreys offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including group games, campus nature walks, crafts and much more during each one- or two-week session. Pack a swimsuit, towel and sunscreen for water fun on inflatable slides on Fridays.
     
    Session 1: June 20–30 (LJCDS is closed June 19)
    $765
    Session 2: July 10–14
    $425
    Session 3: July 17–28
    $850
     
    12:30–3:30 p.m. 
    Min/Max: 10/18
    Led by LJCDS Camp Torreys Counselors

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