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Welcome to Summer Day Camp At Dall'Inizio DaySchool
Summer DayCamp 2024
This year Dall'Inizio DaySchool will be offering summer camp experiences for preschool and school-age children. Our camp is a science-based camp that will introduce children to different concentrations in science and expose the fact that we are surrounded by science everywhere in our daily lives. There will be loads of hands on experience to help foster a love of science in our campers! Check out our flyers and week descriptions available for download below. Camp will begin on June 10th with the last day of camp being on August 16th.
Summer Exploration Awaits!
We have 10 weeks of adventures lined up for our campers! We will learn about Physics, Geology, Earth Science, Archaeology, Animals, Agriculture and so much more! We will be out and about every day exploring the gifts of nature by visiting our local parks and nearby State Parks! Our school age campers will have field trips like the Pittsburgh Zoo and Carnegie Science Center, Knoebels Grove, Millbrook Marsh and many more!
Enrollment Information
Our official camp hours are 8am-4pm with before and after care provided at no extra cost between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm. Campers will need to bring a packed lunch daily as we will be out in the field. Please note that some of the field experiences will require an additional fee.
Priority enrollment will be given to children who enroll for the whole summer or most of the summer camp weeks. Enrollment information and forms will be available soon for download below. ELRC and Penn State subsidies accepted!
2024 Summer Camp Dates
Week 1, June 10th - June 14th
Nature's Playground:
This week we are going to take a close look at how life on Earth is sustained, how we interact with the earth, what leads to environmental problems and how these problems can be solved.
Week 2, June 17th - June 21st
Buggin' Out:
Butterflies, spiders, and ants...oh my! Not only are these creepy crawlies everywhere, they provide many necessary benefits to humans and human society. Campers will learn how truly amazing these creatures are!
Week 3, June 24th - June 28th
Nutrition and Wellness:
Campers will be introduced to nutritional principles, emphasizing the latest information from evidence-based science on nutrition and health. Campers will understand the importance of healthy foods and how to adapt and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Week 4, July 1st - July 5th
Play Sports to Stay Active:
Campers will have exposure to different sports and they will learn about teamwork, communication, and the importance of exercise.
Week 5, July 8th - July 12th
Natural Disasters:
Severe weather can occur during any time of the year. Hurricanes, tornadoes, tsunamis, wildfires, floods, etc. are in the news year-round. Campers will learn all about these weather systems and how they develop into the disaster they become.
Week 6, July 15th - July 19th
Marine Science:
Campers will learn about marine habitats, amazing creatures that live in the oceans, salt marshes, and so much more! Campers will learn how important the oceans are and how to protect our oceans.
Week 7, July 22nd - July 26th
Shark Week:
What better way to spend Shark Week than learning all about sharks? Campers will explore the different types of sharks, shark life, their habitats, and how sharks fit in the food chain.
Week 8, July 29th - August 2nd
Action Reaction:
Campers will experience the wonder and excitement of chemical reactions while learning about the science application of chemistry, and how it is a part of our day-to-day lives.
Week 9, August 5th - August 9th
We are "Rockstars":
This week we will be focusing on the rock cycle and how we end up with three major types of rocks; igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. We will also scratch the surface of what we use these types of rocks for in our daily lives.
Week 10, August 12th - August 16th
Current Science Discoveries:
Groundbreaking discoveries occur in science all of the time. Campers will learn about the latest discoveries and fascinating breakthroughs that impact them and the whole world!
How to Register for camp
Steps to Enroll
1. Scroll to the bottom of this page.
2. Locate the appropriate registration form, ie. School Age or Pre-K.
3. Download/print it out and fill it out.
4. Mail it back or drop it off in person with your $75 registration fee, or email it back and I can invoice you through Brightwheel.
5. Go to our enrollment page and click on the "Enroll Now" button and fill out that form as well. This does not enroll your child for camp, this enrolls you into our management system.
You must fill out the actual paper registration form to officially register for camp. You can find the PDF at the bottom of this page.