Summer at ILS
Minds, Makers, Movement
For the first time ever, ILS is thrilled to announce that we are hosting our own in-house summer camp programs with our amazing learning guides and guests. Your child will enjoy a summer of growth led by our expert staff on our beautiful campus. Our camps balance socialization, critical thinking and creative expression with hands-on making and active movement. Give your child a well-rounded summer experience where they can explore a bit of everything!
YOUNG EXPLORERS
Get ready for a summer of hands-on fun! Our Young Explorers program offers a full day of artistic expression, outdoor discovery, and culinary adventures. Designed specifically for young campers, our daily schedule balances structured learning with playful socialization. Led by our expert learning guides dedicated to inspiring every child, we turn curiosity into confidence.
Give your child a well-rounded summer experience where they can explore a bit of everything! Check our daily schedule below.
When they aren't creating, campers are moving!
Our Movement Time, headed by our very own PE learning guide, features a rotating lineup of sports and outdoor exploration:
Classic Sports: Soccer, Flag Football, and Table Tennis.
New Favorites: Pickleball and outdoor games.
Friday Fun: Epic water balloon battles!
TINKERERS AND INVENTORS
Ignite your child’s curiosity and energy this summer with a program designed for well-rounded development. We believe that movement and play are essential for growth, which is why we’ve crafted a unique daily split that balances creative exploration with active physical exertion.
Active Outdoor Sports: Build confidence and teamwork through high-energy matches of table tennis and pickleball.
Collaborative Exploration: Foster group connections through engaging team games and immersive nature exploration.
Creative STEM Challenges: Dive into hands-on Makerspace projects, coding adventures, and tactical strategy games.
Math Magic: Explore the captivating side of mathematics through interactive patterns, puzzles, and "big idea" discovery.
Check our daily schedule below and remember to pack your sunscreen!
Daily Schedule*
Young Explorers
8:30 Drop off and Ice Breakers
9:00 Peer Play, Arts and Crafts
10:00 Snack
10:15 Cooking (for lunch)
11:15 Outdoor Exploration (11:15 - 12:00)
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Outdoor Exploration
1:45 Arts and Crafts
3:00 Choice time
3:30 Aftercare (optional)
6:00 close
Tinkerers & Inventors
8:30 Drop off and Ice Breaker
9:00 Maker Space
10:30 Snack
10:45 Maker Space
12:00 Lunch
12:45 Movement & Sports
3:30 Aftercare (optional)
6:00 close
* Aftercare will be offered based on interest and will require an additional payment; the daily schedule is subject to change
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Our Camp Team
Many of our staff members for summer camps are our full time teachers during the school year. Read about them here:
Dr. Tamar Posner
Head of School, Mathematics Guide
Tamar is a mathematician and educator who is passionate about sharing the joy and wonder of mathematics with young people and has led numerous camps over the years. Tamar taught students and teachers around the world, including in the United States, Israel, India, Indonesia, and Japan, in both public and independent school settings. She studied mathematics at Hebrew University, and received her Masters and PhD at UC Berkeley.
Cristian Arriaga
Physical Education Guide & Afterschool Director
Cristian is the school’s physical education guide and afterschool director, known for his energy and warmth. With years of experience teaching, and multiple summers leading camps, he believes that fun and learning go hand in hand, especially on the field or court! Cristian is passionate about helping campers learn about themselves, build independence, and grow as teammates (and friends) through movement and play.
Anna Finlay
TK-8 Art Integration & STEAM Innovation
Anna is passionate about all things patterns, art, math, and computer science. She has worked in STEM summer camps for the past four years, and got her BS in Computer Science from the University of Oregon. She loves video games, card games, and probability. She supports ILS classrooms with math, coding, and also art. Anna greatly enjoys drawing, animating, and (fun fact) even worked for one summer as a caricature artist!
Sharon Wu
Foundational Elementary Guide
Sharon is our lead TK–1 teacher with many years of experience supporting young learners in their foundational years. She is passionate about project-based learning that sparks curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Sharon brings deep care, structure, and joy to her classroom, helping children build strong roots as learners and community members. She also loves rock climbing and the outdoors!