We are excited to offer the Bear Summer Experience, an educational program that will spark students' creativity and enrich their passion for learning through theme-based activities. Students will benefit from a blend of classroom studies and immersive experiences that celebrate the fusion of academics and imagination!
ABOUT DAWSON'S SUMMER PROGRAM
Bear Summer Experience is designed exclusively for Dawson students enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year and is focused on rising-grade readiness.
Bear Summer Experience is designed exclusively for Dawson students enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year and is focused on rising-grade readiness.
Weekly summer adventures are organized into groups by grade level:
- Rising Early Childhood
- Rising kindergarten
- Rising 1st and 2nd grades
- Rising 3rd and 4th grades
- Rising 5th-8th grades
Summer Experience Details
- Students can register for one or multiple weeks:
- Week 1: July 8-12
- Week 2: July 15-19
- Week 3: July 22-26
- EC Program hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday
- K-8 Program hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Students may sign up for one or multiple weeks
- Each student must be registered individually
- Cost is $400 per week, per student
- Snacks are provided
- Lunch is not provided and students must bring a packed lunch daily
- Before-Care is available from 7:30-8:30 a.m.
- Cost is included with Summer Experience registration. Registration is required.
- After-Care is available from 3:15-5:30 p.m.
- Cost is the same as during the academic year. Registration is required.
- There is no before-care or after-care for the EC Summer Experience.
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Registration is complete when the Registration form is submitted and the registration fee is paid. The Student Information Form is required for every student before attending the Summer Experience.
- EC students must have an EC Annual Physical Form and updated Immunization Records on file before attending.
- EC students must be fully toilet-trained (no pull-ups or diapers).
- The School requires a minimum number of participating students in each division for the summer experience to run.
- Bear Summer Experience is not open to the general public.
Weekly Schedules
Early Childhood
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July 8-12: Wild, Wild West
Wild, Wild West with Ms. MonaresWild West Bears Camp will transport students back in time to the Wild West with hands-on activities in a fun learning environment. We will focus on student readiness skills while implementing fun Western themes throughout. -
July 8-12: Under the Sea
Under the Sea with Ms. JamilaExplore under the sea with a mix of playful ocean activities for children to engage with even in the desert! This camp will bring the beach to the classroom with fun science experiments to foster wonder and discovery. -
July 15-19: Discovery Camp
Discovery STEAM/Nature Camp with Ms. MonaresThis camp is all things exploring and inventing. We will encourage and foster each student's curiosities through a series of activities that promotes creativity and teamwork. This camp will explore the environment around us and use the outdoors to expand our learning. -
July 15-19: Pirate Exploration
Pirate Exploration with Ms. Jamila
Let’s enhance our skills to prepare for school as we go on a pirate adventure. This camp will be filled with hands-on pirate-themed experiences that are not only fun but educational too! -
July 22-26: Dino Camp
Dino Camp with Ms. MonaresIn this dino summer camp, kids will learn all about fossils, volcanoes, paleontology, and more through hands-on experiments and activities! -
July 22-26: Scream for Ice Cream
Scream for Ice Cream with Ms. Jamila
This yummy fun-filled camp will include learning activities to keep your child's academic skills fresh. Your child will extend their knowledge while engaging in experiences with a delicious twist.
Lower School: Grades K-4
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July 8-12: Exploration Unknown: Space Edition
Attention aspiring astronauts and stargazers … get ready to blast off into the wonders of the universe! This journey through space integrates reading, writing, and math through innovative, hands-on lessons and out-of-this-world experiences.
In addition to health and fitness, art, and design lab specials, examples of activities may include:- Virtual reality spacewalks
- Rocket building and launching
- Creating a solar system in a jar
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July 15-19: Animal Planet: Into the Wild
Young nature enthusiasts will explore the wonders of the animal kingdom! This experience integrates reading, writing, and math by engaging students in lessons that nurture a love for wildlife and promote curious learning.
In addition to health and fitness, art, and design lab specials, examples of activities may include:- Safari scavenger hunt
- Creating a miniature animal habitat
- “Animal Planet”-type science experiments
- Virtual field trips to zoos and animal sanctuaries
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July 22-26: Jurassic Adventure: A Blast to the Past
Young adventurers will embark upon a prehistoric journey to uncover the mysteries of the Mesozoic Era! Exciting and educational activities integrating reading, writing, and math will transport kids back to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
In addition to health and fitness, art, and design lab specials, examples of activities may include:- Dino dig excavation site
- Dinosaur egg hunt
- Design your own dinosaur
Middle School: Grades 5-8
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July 8-12: Bears Abroad in South America
Students will learn about the rich tapestry of South America through a curriculum designed to ignite curiosity across disciplines.
Examples of activities may include:- Math: distance, locations, mapping, tourist statistics, and recipes (fractions)
- Science: climate, environmental issues, ecology, and global economies
- Critical literacies: promoting tourism and creating brochures and commercials
- Performing and visual arts: puppetry, theatrical performances, music, dance, and art inspired by South America
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July 15-19: Bears Abroad in Europe
Students will engage in interactive projects through a global lens that fosters an appreciation for the many cultures across Europe.
Examples of activities may include:- Math: distance, locations, mapping, tourist statistics, and recipes (fractions)
- Science: climate, environmental issues, ecology, and global economies
- Critical literacies: promoting tourism and creating brochures and commercials
- Performing and visual arts: Shakespearean theater, improv acting, art, and music from the greatest European influences
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July 22-26: Bears Abroad in Antarctica
Students will enjoy a captivating educational journey discovering the vast wonders of Antarctica.
Examples of activities may include:- Math: distance, locations, mapping, tourist statistics, and recipes (fractions)
- Science: climate, environmental issues, ecology, and global economies
- Critical literacies: promoting tourism and creating brochures and commercials
- Performing and visual arts: snow-themed musicals, plays, songs, and art to escape the heat and celebrate winter in July!
Contact
If you have any questions, please email Summer Experience Leaders:
- For Rising Grades 5-8: Kym Newell at knewell@adsrm.org
- For Early Childhood: Lily Monares at lmonares@adsrm.org or Jamila Odums at jodums@adsrm.org
The Alexander Dawson School
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain, an independent school located on 33-acres in the community of Summerlin, is Nevada’s first Stanford University Challenge Success partner school for students in early childhood through grade eight. Utilizing the unique Challenge Success framework, Dawson uses research-based strategies and programs that emphasize student academics, wellbeing, and a healthy school-life balance to create more engaged, motivated, and resilient learners and leaders. At Dawson, students achieve their individual potential while savoring life and meeting the challenges of the world.