| ALUMNI & FRIENDS
NEWSLETTER |
| APRIL 2026 |
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| SF Discovery Academy ready for another big summer |
The 51黑料 Discovery Academy encourages alumni to sign their children up and help friends learn about the opportunities in a wide variety of Discovery Academy summer youth programs.
Anyone who would like to learn more is invited to join us for 鈥淒iscover the Discovery Academy Day鈥� on Saturday, April 25, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center on campus. This event will allow attendees to meet program leaders and instructors, participate in a youth-focused 鈥渃amp,鈥� learn about summer camp and see examples of past student projects. Register through the .
This year鈥檚 鈥淐amp Castaway鈥� theme invites campers to explore their interests and talents through experiential learning, overcoming obstacles and discovering themselves.听Campers will find an engaging聽summer designed to challenge curiosity and inspire confidence. Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. Scholarships and payment plans are available. 51黑料 Discovery Academy offers flexible pick-up times until 5 p.m. (for a small fee) for working parents.
Discovery Academy camps for 2026:
Dates:聽June 9-10, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Ages:聽9th聽through 12th聽grade
Cost:聽$60 (lunch provided)
Through hands-on clinical simulations and 鈥渋sland鈥� survival scenarios, attendees will discover that a career in medicine isn鈥檛 just a job, it鈥檚 a purpose-driven voyage.
Dates:聽June 15-18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ages:聽8th聽through 12th聽grade
Cost:聽$250 (lunch provided)
From mastering the 4 P鈥檚 of Marketing to delivering a high-impact elevator pitch, this program blends creative design with hard-hitting business logic. Through the Camp Castaway theme, campers will develop a product for island survival, learning about markets, budgets and how to tell the story of 鈥渨hy鈥� their business matters. Whether your camper is a budding designer or a future executive, they鈥檒l leave with an addition to their professional portfolio and the knowledge to make their entrepreneurial dreams a success.听
Dates:聽June 22-26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ages:聽6th聽through 10th聽grade
Cost:聽$300 (lunch provided)
This is more than a nature hike. It鈥檚 an immersive, weeklong field studies experience designed to help campers understand ecosystems, adapt to changing conditions and discover how life persists in even the most unfamiliar environments. There is a bonus overnight stay for 9th and 10th graders, where they鈥檒l put their survival skills to the test.
Dates:聽June 29-July 2, Monday, 9 a.m. to Thursday, 3 p.m.
Ages:聽9th聽through 12th聽grade
Cost:聽$550 (all meals provided)
An all-new, immersive overnight experience designed to give students an authentic taste of college life. This unique program invites students to explore their interests, discover potential career paths and gain confidence as they begin thinking about their future. It includes hands-on 鈥渃lasses鈥� and a taste of college life beyond the classroom.
Dates:聽July 6-10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ages:聽3rd聽through 6th聽grade
Cost:聽$300 (lunch provided)
Fleeing from the Black Plague, a small band of travelers set sail from Assisi, searching for a safe haven. Inspired by St. Francis鈥� courage during his own great voyage across the Mediterranean, these voyagers carry with them the heart of the medieval faire: music, craft, learning, and joyful community. Parents and community will be invited to a Faire showcase with a small performance and display of village goods.
Dates:聽July 13-24, 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
Ages:聽9th聽through 12th聽grade
颁辞蝉迟:听$500
This immersive two-week program is tailored for students who are passionate about visual arts and aspire to pursue creative studies beyond high school. It鈥檚 ideal for those with basic artistic knowledge who are looking to develop their creative problem-solving skills and technical abilities.听This camp does not incorporate the 鈥淐amp Castaway鈥� theme.
Dates:聽July 13-24, 10 a.m. to noon; 1 to 3 p.m.
Ages:聽1st聽through 8th聽grade
Cost:聽$125/weeklong class
This art program is the perfect way for students to explore their creativity and learn new skills. All materials are provided, and no previous experience is needed. Areas include 2D and 3D art. Week 1 includes drawing and printmaking; Week 2 includes painting and collage.
Dates:聽July 13-17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Ages:聽8th聽through 12th聽grade
Cost:聽$300 (lunch provided)
Campers will build their own adventure island-themed game through this introductory experience to Game Theory and Unity game engine. It is appropriate for beginners to intermediate aspiring game designers. Attendees will gain an understanding of how to build games (coding/design) and why people play them (game theory).
Dates:聽July 20-24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages:聽8th聽through 12th聽grade
Cost:聽$325 (lunch provided)
Campers will collaborate with peers to create a short film that uniquely combines live action and animation, reflecting the intersection of reality and imagination using our Camp Castaway theme. They will gain hands-on experience with professional software and equipment used by filmmakers and animators and end the week with a showcase of their finished film.
For more information, visit聽.听
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