Children's Lighthouse

Get ready for 14 weeks of fun, exploration, and learning with our xSTREAM Summer Adventure! Designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, and adventure, our school-age summer program offers an exciting mix of science, technology, reading, engineering, arts, and math (xSTREAM) - all in one unforgettable experience.

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Spring Break Sneak Peek

Dusty Trails

Dog Days

Music Mania

Game Day

Architect Academy

Dusty Trails

Adventurers will journey back to the days of the old west.

Chuckwagon Challenge

Build a chuckwagon inspired by those used by cowboys on cattle drives.

Canyon Crawler

Learn about rattlesnakes, like the Western Diamondback, and their role in the Wild West.

Trade Goods

Make goods to trade items just like settlers did to meet the needs of pioneers, ranchers, and miners.

Gold Rush

Create a slimy shimmer treasure, inspired by the California Gold Rush and the "forty-niners."

Cowboy Chow

Whip up a snack fit for a cowboy, inspired by the food of the Wild West.

Trading Post

Set up your own trading post, swapping items like settlers did in the Wild West.

Dog Days

Adventurers will participate in activities celebrating man's best friend.

T-Shirt Tug Toys

Make T-shirt tug toys for shelter dogs, recycling old materials to provide fun and mental stimulation.

Paper Pups

Explore origami, the Japanese art of folding paper into creative fun canine designs.

Canine Sled Construction

Learn about sled dogs and build a sled designed for breeds like Siberian Huskies and Alaskan Malamutes.

Paws & Play Park Design

Design a dog park where dogs can run, jump, and play in a open space.

Breadstick Bones

Prepare a treat shaped like a dog bone, inspired by snacks for pups.

The Golden Paw Mystery

Play a "who done it" mystery game where you solve clues to solve the mystery.

Music Mania

Adventurers will delight in experimenting with sounds, songs, and instruments during their musical adventures.

Peruvian Pan Flute

Craft a traditional bamboo flute and explore its rich Peruvian sounds.

Lyrics in Color

Turn song lyrics into vibrant, expressive artwork.

Musical Journals

Design personal journals to capture your musical inspirations.

Aqua Tones

Experiment with bottles to produce unique sounds and create your own set of musical bottles.

Ice Cream Jingle

Whip up your own batch of ice cream and pair it with a catchy jingle.

Musical Spotlight

Perform and share your talent in a mini music show.

Water Wonder

Adventurers will discover the wonders of water.

Wacky Water Diver

Make and test your own water diver to explore Pascal's principle.

Water Lilies

Create and test floating water lilies with waterproof leaves.

Aqua Raceway

Create a racetrack for water and race against an opponent to see whose water reaches the finish line first.

Rubber Band Boats

Build and test boats powered by rubber bands, using paddles to move in water.

Berry Burst Water

Make and test refreshing Berry-Infused Water, a tasty and healthy treat.

Whirlwind Waterslide

Build and test a leakproof waterslide, using gravity and water flow for a thrilling ride.

Food Truck Fun

Adventurers will use the Engineer Design Process to create a Food Truck.

Plan It: Food Truck

Use the Engineer Design Process to plan your own Food Truck.

Build It: Food Truck

Bring your Food Truck design to life by building a model.

Recipe Remix

Create recipe cards for items on your Food Truck menu.

Menu Board

Design and create a Menu Board for your Food Truck.

Park Parfait

Chefs will create a delicious Park Parfait, showcasing their culinary skills.

Food Truck Design Lab

Enhance your Food Truck with artwork to make it unique and creative.

Insect Investigators

Adventurers will explore and learn about the amazing world of insects.

Insect Photography

Craft clay insect sculptures and capture them alongside real objects in photos.

Insect Nature Art

Create insect sculptures using natural materials found in the environment.

Build-an-Insect

Learn about insects and build your own insect model.

Hornet Hummer

Build a buzzing Hornet Hummer noise maker and experience the excitement of its sound.

Edible Insect

Create a fun and tasty edible insect using a mix of fruits and vegetables.

Spidey's Parachute

Design and make a spider and its parachute, then watch it soar through the

Jr. Scientist

Adventurers will explore the wonders of science through exciting hands-on discoveries.

Friction Track Test

Investigate how surface textures impact movement on inclined ramps, learning why rough surfaces increase friction and prevent sliding.

Gravity Painting

Create mesmerizing Lissajous Curves using a swinging, paint-filled pendulum, combining art and science in a fun, hands-on activity.

Wheel and Axle Workshop

Explore how this revolutionary invention transformed transportation, agriculture, and industry, making tasks faster and easier.

pH Lab

Discover how to measure acidity or basicity in substances using pH strips or meters, with visual changes that reveal their pH levels.

Fruit Molecules

Learn how atoms, the building blocks of everything, join together to form molecules, such as water (H2O).

Cereal Box Chain Reaction

Experience a chain reaction as dominoes fall, demonstrating energy transfer and the principles of physics in action.

Global Celebration

Adventurers will embark on a journey around the globe as they learn about different cultures and their unique celebrations.

Lunar New Year

Celebrate the Lunar New Year by creating a dragon stick puppet, a symbol of good luck, strength, and prosperity in Chinese culture.

Diya Lamps

Light up the Diwali Festival with colorful Diya Lamps, traditional oil lamps used in India to celebrate the Festival of Lights.

Old English Party Crackers

Make traditional English Party Crackers filled with small gifts, jokes, and a paper crown, symbolizing the crowning of the "king" or "queen" of the table.

St. Martin's Lantern

Illuminate the night with German St. Martin's Lanterns, a tradition celebrating the triumph of light and the importance of charity.

Thai Fruit Carving

Learn the art of Thai fruit carving, creating beautiful fruit decorations that symbolize prosperity, good luck, and happiness.

Sand Pagodas

Explore the cultural significance of Sand Pagodas, or Sand Stupas, and create your own, inspired by the Songkran festival in Thailand.

Game Day

Adventurers will enjoy a thrilling week exploring the exciting world of football!

Flick Football

Make a football and goalpost with STEM supplies and play the classic paper football game.

Champion's Design Studio

Design team jerseys or cheerleading uniforms, inspired by NFL team logos.

Sock-a-Rama: Football

Turn a sock into a football and learn about its aerodynamic shape.

Fan Mail

Write a letter to your favorite football team, showing support and requesting autographs.

Mini Tailgate Nachos

Celebrate with Mini Tailgate Nachos, perfect for game day.

Sock-a-Rama: Football Fling

Create a football-themed carnival game and test your skills.

Robotics

Adventurers will explore the world of Robotics.

Doodle Bot

Build and design Doodle Bots, robots that can move on their own.

Robotic AI Artistry

Create works of art inspired by the way robots and AI function in the world.

Code Creators

Become a Code Creator and design your own coding game, giving robots and computers step-by-step instructions.

Robo Grip

Test a robot's grip strength by creating and testing your own robot hand.

Build-a-Bot

Use food to create your own edible robot, inspired by how video game characters are coded to move and interact.

Loose Parts

Transform recycled items into robots, building moving parts like arms, legs, or wheels, and programming their actions.

World of Color

Adventurers will dive into a world of creativity and explore a spectrum of vibrant hues!

Candy Color Wheel

Create your own Candy Color Wheel while exploring the science behind colors.

Rock Color Fusion

Design vibrant rock art with colorful, marble-like paint patterns by swirling different colors.

Rainbow Spinner

Make colorful Rainbow Spinners and discover the magic of color hues as they spin.

Colorful Capillaries

Explore capillary action and how liquids move through narrow spaces in plants.

Rainbow Bliss

Taste the colors of the rainbow by creating a fruit-filled snack full of vitamins and antioxidants.

Rainbow Workshop

Create your own rainbow and learn how light bends and splits into colors when passing through water droplets.

Architect Academy

Adventurers will explore the world of architecture and design.

Dome Design Challenge

Create a dome building and learn about ancient civilizations like the Romans and Greeks.

Stained Glass Window

Design stained glass artwork, a centuries-old technique that uses colored glass pieces to create intricate designs.

Boxed Up Blueprint

Draw a blueprint of your dream room, just like architects do before building.

Boxed Up

Build a shoebox-sized diorama based on your blueprint, thinking about shapes and structures.

Pretzel Cabins

Learn about traditional building methods as you use pretzels and cream cheese to construct a log cabin.

Building Brazil

Collaborate to design and build a Brazil-inspired building, inspired by the unique architecture of Brazilian neighborhoods.

Epic Explorers

Adventurers will dive into exciting activities throughout Explorers Week.

Bessie's Air Adventure

Create a replica of Bessie Coleman's airplane and learn about her legacy as the first African American to earn a pilot's license.

Foil Fleet

Design artwork inspired by historic exploration ships, such as the HMS Endeavour, and the explorers who mapped the Pacific Ocean.

Wild Woods Hideout

Build a Wild Woods Hideout using natural materials, just like explorers who built shelters from branches, logs, and leaves.

Yuri's Rocket

Launch your own Yuri's Rocket and learn about Yuri Gagarin, the first human to travel into outer space in 1961.

Ship's Biscuits

Prepare hardtack biscuits, a simple yet essential snack used by explorers during long voyages.

Explorer's Bingo

Play Explorer's Bingo and discover the tools explorers use.

Brain Games

Adventurers will be challenged with brain-boosting games and mind-bending puzzles.

Launch-a-Thon

Create launching games using tools like catapults, slingshots, or rocket launchers to send objects into the air or across distances.

Puzzle Building

Build structures with puzzle pieces, testing your problem-solving skills and creativity.

Pieces of Our Family

Assemble a family tree using puzzle pieces to learn about family connections and heritage.

Ambidextrous Drawing

Try your hand at drawing with both hands and explore ambidextrous skills in this artistic adventure.

Perfectly Packed Popcorn

Design and build a popcorn container that holds exactly 293 pieces of popcorn, combining creativity and engineering.

Tower of Cards

Create a tall tower from cards and test your balance and precision skills.

Ready to begin the adventure?

Enroll today and give your child the opportunity to be part of an unforgettable summer experience. With 14 weeks of action-packed adventures, your child will be learning, growing, and having fun all summer long!