Safari Kid Summer Camp 2026 Themes

Let’s spend the week singing, creating, and learning alongside everyone’s favorite cool blue cat! Each day, we’ll step into a new Pete the Cat story, using music, movement, art, and imaginative play to explore themes of positivity. Through hands-on projects, playful math experiences, early STEM thinking, and cooperative games, children build foundational skills while practicing following directions, working together, and expressing themselves creatively. With plenty of opportunities to dance, design, experiment, and collaborate, this joyful and energetic week supports social-emotional growth and friendship-building—helping campers stay groovy, keep trying, and enjoy the learning adventure no matter what comes their way.

Step into our "Little Bakery" this summer, where little chefs will explore pretend baking, create no-bake treats, and decorate sweet art projects. This yummy world of fun focuses on teamwork, creativity, and hands-on learning through a variety of sweet activities, from designing pretend bakery logos to decorating colorful cookies with sprinkles and frosting. It's a delicious way for preschoolers to mix, measure, and make their own masterpieces, encouraging imagination and fine motor skills.

Elephant, Piggy, & Pigeon invites our youngest campers into a joyful week inspired by the beloved characters of the talented author, Mo Wilems. His laugh-out-loud stories are the catalyst for fun read-alouds, creative play and movement, early science exploration, and fun art activities. Children will explore their big feelings and learn how to communicate them in productive ways. This playful, literacy-rich week encourages imagination, cooperation, and confidence while supporting social-emotional growth and a love of stories.

This preschool summer camp theme is "Little Explorers' Woodland Adventure," where campers will pretend to go camping to follow animal tracks, discover forest treasures, and create nature crafts like leaf rubbings. The activities include a pretend campfire for storytelling and songs, nature scavenger hunts, and learning about the outdoors.

Explore a week filled with mystery, curiosity, and imaginative play inspired by the beloved series, Nate the Great. Through hands-on investigations, creative storytelling, and playful case-solving, children practice observing closely, making connections, and thinking logically as they work together to crack clues and unravel puzzles. Campers will collaborate in small teams, strengthening communication skills and building friendships while engaging in early science and STEM thinking through experimentation, mapping, and evidence-based reasoning. With a warm blend of mystery, creativity, and cooperation, this joyful week encourages confidence, curiosity, and the excitement of discovery—showing campers that great detectives are made through teamwork, careful thinking, and a love of learning.

What happens when imagination leads the way? In Make Believe with Bluey, play becomes the heart of learning as campers explore a week inspired by the creativity, curiosity, and warmth of the Bluey world. Through pretend play, movement games, art, and hands-on exploration, children practice problem-solving, communication, and cooperation while building friendships along the way. Each day offers opportunities for early STEM and science thinking, social-emotional growth, and creative expression, all woven naturally into joyful play experiences. Designed to feel both playful and purposeful, this enriching week encourages children to collaborate, experiment, and create—celebrating the kind of imaginative play that helps young learners grow with confidence and delight.

Spinning Tales with Charlotte is an animal loving, story-filled week inspired by Charlotte’s Web. Campers will begin by creating their own communal web, a fun activity that explores what connects us to one another, and how focusing on commonalities can bring us together. But then it’s time to use the web for a fun physical activity that will challenge both fine and large motor skills in the most entertaining ways! A fun week ensues as the natural world is unearthed through imaginative play, creative art, and early science discovery. With a balanced core of science & creativity, literacy & physicality, this week supports young learners as they build cooperation and confidence and cultivate a love of words and webs in a warm, nurturing environment.

Welcome to "The Earth’s Hidden Treasure Hunters' Dig Site," a sparkling summer adventure where curiosity leads to amazing discoveries! This week, we transform into junior geologists and explorers, focusing on nature’s hidden treasures beneath our feet and celebrating the excitement of hands-on exploration. Campers will roll up their sleeves and engage in sensory-rich activities that foster wonder and scientific curiosity.

Come young adventurers, and step into a world of imagination, teamwork, and discovery! Inspired by the beloved Magic Tree House series, campers will embark on a playful quest that blends creative building, movement-based challenges, and hands-on exploration as they imagine a shared “home base” and work together to help an enchanted world. Through cooperative games, sensory experiences, and nature-inspired creativity, our campers will practice early problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. With opportunities to explore cause and effect, make predictions, and engage in simple STEM and science thinking through play, this joyful week nurtures curiosity and resilience—encouraging campers to learn, create, and adventure together as the story unfolds.

A world of imagination, invention, and discovery inspired by Charlie & the Chocolate Factory awaits! Throughout Charlie’s Golden Ticket week, children will engage in story-driven adventures that blend active play, creative problem-solving, hands-on scientific exploration, and imaginative design. Campers will explore themes of curiosity, perseverance, and choice through collaborative challenges, creative projects, and playful experimentation that engage both mind and body. With opportunities to build, invent, create, and perform, this delightfully immersive week encourages confidence, creativity, and critical thinking—bringing literature to life in a way that feels both joyful and meaningful.

Dive into a week of exploration inspired by the wonders of the sea and the journey of a curious sea otter. Throughout the Ocean Adventures with Odderweek, children will engage in a thoughtful blend of active adventures, creative projects, hands-on scientific exploration, and collaborative challenges that encourage curiosity and care for the natural world. Campers will explore ocean habitats, sea life, and themes of resilience, problem-solving, and empathy through experiences that engage both mind and body. With opportunities to build, experiment, imagine, and reflect, this immersive week fosters creativity, confidence, and a deeper appreciation for our oceans in a fun, age-appropriate way.

Travel Through the Wardrobe to Narnia and step into a world of imagination, courage, and discovery inspired by The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Throughout the week, children will embark on story-driven adventures that blend movement, creativity, problem-solving, hands-on scientific exploration, and collaboration. Campers will explore themes of bravery, loyalty, and choice through immersive projects, imaginative play, creative expression, and age-appropriate challenges that engage both mind and body. With opportunities to build, create, experiment, perform, and reflect, this experience encourages curiosity, confidence, and connection—bringing literature to life in a way that feels both magical and meaningful.

Ivan and His Creative Creatures invites campers into a thoughtful, creative week inspired by the beloved novel. Children explore the power of art, observation, and empathy through engaging experiences that blend creative expression, collaborative problem-solving, hands-on scientific exploration, and meaningful discussion. Throughout the week, campers are encouraged to see the world through different perspectives—using art and storytelling as tools for understanding, compassion, and change. This enriching week nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and kindness while giving children opportunities to reflect, create, and collaborate in a joyful, age-appropriate environment.

Wands at the ready, campers! Join us for imaginative world of magic, mystery, and discovery inspired by the beloved Harry Potter series. Campers will explore themes of curiosity and courage, through thoughtfully designed collaborative challenges and creative projects. They will engage both mind and body with experiences that blend active play, creative problem-solving, and hands-on scientific exploration. This immersive week will build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking—bringing the wonder of the wizarding world to life in a fun, age-appropriate way.