Join us as we link children’s literature to art. Your child’s imagination will grow as we read fascinating stories and make artwork that connects us and engages us creatively all while cultivating a love of reading!

Instructors: Ms. Toomey & Ms. Fairservice

Have you wondered why bread and cakes grow bigger in the oven? Can you cook using the sun as the heat source? Sign up for this creative intercession and you will get opportunities to make your own butter, bake your own bread, create ice cream, and learn the science behind food.

*This course has an anticipated field trip. Details will be provided closer to the start of June Intersessions.

Instructor: Ms. Johnston

Beginners welcome!

Have you ever wanted to make your own hat?  Students in kindergarten -5th grades are invited to join the GCPS Knitting Brigade and learn how to loom knit their own hat!  Please join us for a week of fun learning about different types of yarn, the animals that provide yarn, and use yarn to knit your own hat!  

Instructor: Ms. Delong

*This course has an anticipated field trip. Details will be provided closer to the start of June Intersessions.

Do you have a green thumb and have always dreamed of opening a farm stand? Let’s plant, grow and learn the business basics of owning and running a farm stand. You’ll leave with plants to continue growing your garden, build and name your farm stand, and visit a greenhouse! Come grow with us!

Instructor: Ms. Donovan

*This course has an anticipated field trip. Details will be provided closer to the start of June Intersessions.

Sharks, Whales, and Sea Turtles! Oh my! We will be learning about different plants and animals that call the ocean home. STEM, art, and other activities to enjoy all things ocean!

Instructor: Ms. Thompson

Climb aboard our rocketship as we head to the stars to learn about our universe. We will engage in many fun activities such as making bottle rockets and papier mache moons. Our most exciting activity will include building a freestanding planetarium!

Instructors: Ms. Burton and Ms. Cullinan Smith

Students choosing An Exploration into Español will be introduced to several common Spanish vocabulary terms and phrases. The group will practice their newly acquired linguistic terms with engaging activities and games. Alongside the language component, students will be exposed to several features of Spanish culture from around the world.

Instructors: Ms. Burton & Ms. Cullinan Smith

Are you interested in learning about new cultures? Do you love to cook? If so, this class is perfect for you! In "Cooking Up Culture", we will explore the customs and food in cultures around the world. Throughout the week, we will build a cultural cookbook and will cook and share the meals we have researched with one another. Together, we will grow, learn a lot, and fill our bellies with new foods!

Instructor: Ms. Nixon

*This course has anticipated field trips to Victoria's Kitchen. Finalized plans will be communicated once enrollment numbers are finalized.