Your Guide to Summer at BCA
Join us at Bellevue Children’s Academy for a summer of growth and exploration. Click the button below or scroll down for more details!
Summer Sports & STEAM Camp
June 15 – 19
Welcoming all students entering Pre-K through 4th grade for an unforgettable summer!
Get ready for a week of action-packed fun and hands-on learning at our Sports Fusion STEAM Camp! This unique enrichment experience blends high-energy sports and fitness activities with engaging STEAM projects.
Campers will stay active, spark creativity, strengthen teamwork, and build problem-solving skills—all while having a blast both on and off the court. Each day balances movement, learning, and creativity in a supportive and exciting environment.
Themes
Monday: Motion & Movement
Tuesday: Engineering & Design
Wednesday: Creative Sports Lab
Thursday: Tech & Problem Solving
Friday: Fusion Challenge Day
2026 Summer Adventure academy
Jun 22 – Aug 7
Full Program: 8:30 AM -3:00 PM
Extended Day Program: 3:00- 5:00 PM
Welcoming all students entering Pre-K through 4th grade for an unforgettable summer!
WHY CHOOSE SUMMER ADVENTURE ACADEMY?
- Everyone is Welcome! – Registration is open to BCA and non-BCA students!
- Flexible Options – Enroll for one week or the entire session!
- Small Class Sizes of 10-16 students!
- Warm and Nurturing Environment facilitated by dedicated BCA staff and teachers!
- Advanced Academics built into all programming through the IB Framework and inquiry-based learning!
- Family Fun Events– Check out our weekly themes!
- Enrichment Clubs and School Lunch options available!
- Japanese Bilingual Program offered for Pre-K through 4th grade
- Mandarin Bilingual Program offered for Pre-K through 2nd grade
WEEKLY THEMES AND SPECIAL EVENTS:
Week 1 (June 22–26): Passport to Adventures
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- Students embark on a global journey, exploring different countries through language, geography, traditions, and history.
- Friday Family Activity: World Expo: Travel & Culture Tour
Week 2 (June 29–July 3): Sea Creature Safari
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- Young marine biologists dive into underwater ecosystems, studying coral reefs, ocean conservation, and marine life. (No school Friday)
- Short Week: No Family Activity
Week 3 (July 6–10): Art & Innovation Studio
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- Creativity meets engineering as students design inventions, create art installations, and explore the intersection of art and technology. This theme incorporates geometry, color theory, and design thinking to foster creative problem-solving.
- Friday Family Activity: Art Gallery Walk
Week 4 (July 13–17): Mythology & Legends
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- Students explore world cultures through their stories, discovering Greek myths, Native American legends, and global folklore. They’ll create mythical creatures, design ancient temples, and perform dramatic retellings of classic tales while learning about literature, geography, and history.
- Friday Family Activity: Tales of Wonder Family Festival
Week 5 (July 20–24): Weather Wizards
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- Aspiring meteorologists dive into climate science, natural disasters, and weather prediction.
- Friday Family Activity: Weather Wonders Fair
Week 6 (July 27–31): Jungle Expedition & Wildlife Rescue
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- Students immerse themselves in rainforest ecosystems, conservation science, and animal behavior. They’ll create animal habitats, study adaptation strategies, design rescue missions, and learn about indigenous cultures while developing environmental awareness and empathy.
- Friday Family Activity: Fur-Ever Friends Fundraiser
Week 7 (August 3–7): Magic & Science Spectacular
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- The summer concludes with an exciting blend of entertainment and scientific discovery. Students learn about optical illusions, chemical reactions, and physics through magic tricks and experiments. They’ll perform magic shows while understanding the science behind seemingly magical phenomena.
- Friday Family Activity: Magic Revealed: A Science Celebration
Our Extended Day Program runs Monday through Friday from 3:00–5:00 PM, offering families flexible enrollment options.
Each afternoon, students rotate through dynamic enrichment classes including Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts, Academic Workout, STEAM, and Sports. This diverse programming sparks curiosity, develops new competencies, broadens interests, and creates opportunities for students to form meaningful friendships across grade levels.
Pre-K & Kindergarten: BCA1 Campus
14600 NE 24th St Bellevue, WA
1st – 4th Grade: BCA2 Campus
14640 NE 24th St Bellevue, WA
Lunch Information
Students may bring lunch from home or purchase nutritious meals from BCA. School lunch orders include a main entrée, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a nutritious side, with both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available. More information about ordering school lunch will be emailed before Summer Adventure Academy begins.
- Pre-ordered lunch: $10.00 per meal
- Same-day orders: $12.50 per meal (call the front office by 10:00 am)
- Additional options:
- Milk ($2.00)
- Healthy Choice Add-Ons such as yogurt, dried fruit, or cheese and crackers ($2.50)
- Lunch fees are automatically withdrawn monthly through the ACH system, making payment convenient and hassle-free for busy families.
You may cancel your registration and receive a full refund under the following conditions:
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- Before March 9, 2026: 100% refund available
- After March 10, 2026: No cancellations or refunds
To ensure your child is prepared for creative projects and daily activities, please send the following supplies on the first day:
- 1 package of Crayola colored pencils
- 1 plastic pencil box
- 1 package of markers (not needed for Pre-K)
- 2 sharpened #2 pencils
- 1 standard white eraser
- 1 pair of scissors
- 1 glue stick
- 1 set of extra clothes and shoes (Pre-K, K, and 1st grade only)
Uniforms are not required during summer, allowing students to dress comfortably for active learning. However, for safety reasons, open-toed shoes are not permitted.
We encourage parents to apply sunscreen before school each day. If you send sunscreen with your child, a Sunscreen Waiver form must be completed, and your child will apply it under adult supervision before outdoor play.
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