As the first early education school in the Los Angeles area to host a MakerSpace Camp recognized by MIT, we are overjoyed by the overwhelming participation and success of this summer’s MakerSpace. Each week the parents and teachers recognized the excitement and confidence the children exuded while exercising independence, exploring creativity, and building community. It is an incredible testament to how problem solving through creative thinking is an engaging and effective method for Experiential Learning.

Professionally trained and vouched by MIT Engineers and Designers, the Little Dolphins teachers use a curriculum that incorporates best practices recommended by MIT. This specialized curriculum focuses on equipping children with foundational skills of critical thinking and reasoning, as well as, sharpening character traits of resilience and empathy among Little Dolphins peers and the outside community. By fostering an environment of design thinking and hands-on learning at the highest level, we create a hub of Experiential Learning and influential skill building. The schoolrooms are transformed into state of the art MakerSpace stations with materials and tools to simulate MIT learning environments that provide a playground for imagination – a workshop for serious creation.

Whether it’s building life-sized cars, or designing costumes, the children have access to materials that grant them free artistic license to bring their ideas to life. The day is divided into two sections so as to exercise different parts of their intellectual, creative, and emotional growth. In the mornings, the children are introduced to a challenging project centered around the week’s themes and lessons. In the afternoon, children use free time to work on individual projects, many returning to improve on work from the day before. This gives children the freedom and opportunity to initiate action and allocate their free time as they see fit. Our children work confidently without teacher facilitation, as well as with others, to take risks and persevere in difficult situations.

This summer's MakerSpace truly became part of our own very special world. It was an incredible experience for everyone involved and is undoubtedly an invaluable asset for childhood development at any stage, but crucial at these early stages. With the success of this year’s camp and the praise for its programming, The Seven Arrows Way of Education will continue to raise the standard in childhood education by extending MakerSpace beyond the summer months into the year-round elementary curriculum.

Each week we will offer themed activities in both Spanish and English Instruction.

Day Camp:
9:00am - 3:00pm
**Friday pick up is at 2pm

Cost:
$525 a week

Ages:
3.6 – 10
** LD students who are 3 years in age and have completed their first year, are welcome to attend.

Camp Location:
Little Dolphins By the Sea - 1812 Stanford, Santa Monica 90404

Summer Camp 2018 Schedule

WEEK 1
MONDAY, JULY 9TH - FRIDAY, JULY 13TH

WEEK 2
MONDAY, JULY 16TH - FRIDAY, JULY 20TH

WEEK 3
MONDAY, JULY 23RD - FRIDAY, JULY 27TH

WEEK 4
MONDAY, JULY 30TH - FRIDAY, AUGUST 3RD

The camp is Spanish Immersion and Makers Space (one camp combining both of these elements in English and Spanish). For Kids Ages: 3 – 6 years or 6 - 10 Years