Summer 2023
Grades Pre-K-12
Get ready for the best summer ever! With IPSF Summer classes and camps, students can pursue their interests, discover new passions, and brush up on fundamentals for the next school year.
Whatever your child’s interests, our goal is to create an environment for your child to learn, grow, and above all HAVE FUN!
Registration now open!
Session A: June 12 – 30*
Session B: July 10 – 27
Specialty Camps: June 20 – August 18
*no class June 19
Summer Enrollment Deadlines:
Session A – May 31
Session B – June 21
Specialty Camps – July 12
Elementary
Incoming Grades Pre-K-6
Avoid the summer brain drain with a wide range of academic and enrichment classes! Help your student get ready for the next school year with grade-specific prep classes, go back to the basics with our fundamentals series, or focus on fun with enrichment classes. Classes are designed to ensure every student is engaged and getting the most out of their summer experience!
Middle School
Incoming Grades 7-8
Help ease the transition into middle school, or give your soon-to-be high school student a head start, with offerings in academic and elective-style classes. Classes are designed to make it possible for students to receive the intellectual and social engagement that is so important for middle schoolers.
High School
Incoming Grades 9-12
Classes in a variety of academic and enrichment classes will help prepare high school students for the upcoming school year and beyond. Students can get a jump-start on math for the coming year, prepare for ACT and SAT, or explore interest-based classes to develop real world skills.
Pre-K-8
Whether your child is gearing up for next school year with grade level prep, test driving a career in programming with an app builder class, or cultivating their inner foodie with a culinary class, they are guaranteed to have a blast!
Up to two periods of in-person classes are offered per day. Choose from morning, afternoon, or enroll in both for a full day of fun.
Schedule
DATES
Session A: June 12 – June 30*
*No class June 19
Session B: July 10– July 27
PRE-K-6 IN-PERSON SCHEDULE
Classes meet daily, Monday – Friday
Period 1: 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Period 2: 12:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
7-8 IN-PERSON SCHEDULE
Period 1: 8:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Period 2: 10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
K-8 ONLINE SCHEDULE
Classes meet live daily, Monday – Friday
Period 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Period 2: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Locations
Incoming Grades Pre-K-8:
Canyon View
Deerfield
Eastwood
Stone Creek
Stonegate
Lakeside Middle School
Classes Offered
3D print, Create & Animate 2-3
Advanced Orchestra 5-8
Adventures in STEM using LEGO 1-2
Arduino Remote Car 7-8
Art & Architecture 1-2
Art & Architecture 3-4
Art Workshop 1-3
Art Workshop 4-6
The Artist & the Writer 1-2
Artsy Cooking 3-4
Code Crafters: 3D Printing, MakeCode and Code Breakers 3-5
Coding Games with Scratch 3-5
Combined Band 6-8
Comic Book Creators 3-4
Cooking & Crafts 4-6
Creative Design & Concept Art 1-3
Creative Concept Design Studio 7-8
Creative Writing 7-8
Cursive & Calligraphy 4-6
Engineering & Rube Goldberg Design Lab 5-6
Engineering Inventors 4-5
English Immersion Academy K-8
Exploring Creative Coding with MIT Scratch 1-2
Fire Up for Fourth Grade
Fly into First Grade
Game Development with Unity Game Engine 7-8
Game Master! 4-6
Hands on STEAM 1-2
Hands on STEAM K
Hooray for Pre-K!
Intermediate Orchestra 5-6
Intro to Coding & Robotics 7-8
Intro to Engineering 7-8
Intro to Spanish 7-8
Jewelry, Design, & Craft Creation 1-3
Jump Start Kindergarten
Kinderfun
LEGO Engineering: STEM Challenge! 1-2
LEGO Engineering: STEM Challenge! 3-4
LEGO Extravaganza – Everything is Awesome! 1-2
Live Action Filmmaking & Animation Combo 2-3
Live Action Filmmaking & Animation Combo 4-6
Maker Mania: Makecode, Makey Makey and Microbit Camp 3-5
Math FUNdamentals 2-3
Math FUNdamentals 4-6
Math Matters 5-6
Mechanics of Writing 7-8
Metaverse Programming with Roblox Studio and Lua 4-6
Minecraft Engineering using LEGO 1-3
Next Tech Entrepreneur with Mobile App Development 4-6
Oceans 5-8
Photography & Photo Editing 7-8
Preparation for 7th Grade Math
Preparation for 8th Grade Math
Preparation for Advanced 7th Grade Math
Preparation for Advanced 8th Grade Math
Programming Fundamentals with Python 4-6
Programming Fundamentals with Python 7-8
Public Speaking & Debate 4-6
Public Speaking, Debate & Communication 7-8
Racket Sports 7-8
Read, Create & Build: STEAM through Books 1-2
Read, Write & Publish 2-3
Read, Write & Publish 4-6
Reading FUNdamentals 1-2
Reading FUNdamentals 3-4
Scratch & Roblox Coding Adventure 2-3
Scratch & Roblox Coding Adventure 3-4
Scratch & Minecraft Master Builders Camp 2-4
Scratch & Makey Makey 2-3
Science Explosion 3-4
Science Explosion 5-6
Sphero Robots 1-2
Sports Galore 3-6
STEAM Adventures 1-2
STEAM Adventures 3-4
Storybook STEM 2-3
Success in Second Grade
Taking on Third Grade
Vex Robotics 7-8
Video Production 3-4
Video Production 5-6
Web Development 7-8
What’s Cooking 7-8
Young Einstein’s: STEAM Academy 1-2
Young Einstein’s: Super Scientists 3-4
Young Einstein’s: Tech Academy 3-4
Zombie Movie w/ Special Effects! 4-6
Classes are subject to change and more will be added. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
High School
Two sessions of in-person classes provide students with opportunities to get prepped for the coming school year and explore their interests beyond the classroom. Classes meet daily, Monday-Friday for one 3.5 hour period per day.
Schedule
DATES
Session A: June 12 – June 30*
*No Class June 19
Session B: July 10 – July 27
IN-PERSON SCHEDULE
Classes meet daily, Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
ONLINE SCHEDULE
Classes meet live daily, Monday – Friday
Period 1: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Period 2: 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Location
Northwood High School
Classes Offered
ACT Prep
AP Biology Preview
AP Calculus Preview
AP Chemistry Preview
Contemporary Issues in Literature
Jump Start Math I
Jump Start Math II
Jump Start Math III
Jump Start Pre-Calculus
PSAT Prep
SAT Prep
Writing in the Social Sciences
Classes are subject to change and more will be added. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
1-Week Camps for Real Life Fun
K – High School
Specialty camps are one week in length, giving families more flexibility to participate in immersive enrichment opportunities that fit your busy summer schedule. All specialty camps are in-person, and held at various sites throughout Irvine. Please note the dates and locations for these classes, as they are held outside of the Session A & B format.
For schedules, class descriptions and pricing, please Explore Classes and Camps.
Fine Arts Camps (Grades K-12)
Classes meet Monday – Friday for one week (total of 5 meetings). Not all classes are offered each week.
Location:
The Artist Lab
Dates:
July 31 – August 4
August 7 – August 11
August 14 – August 18
Class Time:
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Classes Offered:
Acrylic Canvas Painting
Character Design + 3D Sculpting
Creative Fine Art
Digital 2D Animation
Drawing & Painting with Art History
Live Figure Drawing
Manga Character Design
Storybook Creators
For schedules, class descriptions and pricing, please Explore Classes and Camps.
Innovation Camps (Grades K-10)
Camp Galileo is coming to Cadence Park School and Springbrook Elementary this summer! At Camp Galileo, K-10th graders enjoy STEAM-inspired projects, collaborate with peers and get active outside.
Locations: 
Cadence Park Elementary School
Springbrook Elementary School
Dates:
June 20 – July 28*
*No class July 4
Classes meet Monday – Friday for one week (total of 5 meetings)
Class Time:
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
For schedules, class descriptions and to register, please visit www.galileo-camps.com/ipsf
STEAM Camps (Grades 1-6)
Classes meet Monday – Friday for one week (total of 5 meetings). Not all classes are offered each week.
Locations:
Code Ninjas
Creekside Education Center
iLearn Education
Dates:
July 31 – August 4
August 7 – August 11
August 14 – August 18 (iLearn Education only)
Classes Offered:
Code Your Own Robot
Create Your Own Carnival STEAM Camp
Entrepreneur STEAM Camp
Esports Bootcamp
Intro to first LEGO League Robotics
Inventor Week STEAM Camp
Jr. Robotics with LEGO Wedo
Makerspace STEAM Camp
Operation Code Breakers
Roblox Create
Young Innovator STEAM Camp: Aerospace Engineering
Young Innovator STEAM Camp: Natural Disaster
Young Innovator STEAM Camp: Ocean and Conservation
For schedules, class descriptions and pricing, please Explore Classes and Camps.
Culinary Camps (Grades 6-12)
Classes meet Monday – Friday for one week (total of 5 meetings). Not all classes are offered each week. For schedules, class descriptions and pricing, please Explore Classes and Camps.
Location: Creekside Education Center
Dates:
July 31 – August 4
August 7 – August 11
Class Time:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Classes Offered:
Culinary Creations
Pastry Pro
Rock Band Camp (Grades 7-12)
Location:
Lakeside MS
Dates:
June 12 – 16
Classes meet Monday – Friday for one week (total of 5 meetings)
Class Time:
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Classes Offered:
Rock Band Camp
Note: Not all classes are offered each week. For schedules, class descriptions and pricing, please Explore Classes and Camps.
Frequently Asked Questions
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS
See below for answers to frequently asked questions, and please contact us if you have additional questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you this summer!
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When will more summer 2023 information be available?
Class offerings are now available for browsing. To view schedules, class descriptions and pricing, please Explore Classes and Camps. Registration will open on March 22 at 8:00 a.m. To receive updates regarding Summer 2023, please sign up for our email list.
What types of classes do you offer?
Our program was created to help students get a head start for the next school year, discover a new interest or passion, enhance their learning experience by filling in the summer learning gap, and reinforce concepts taught during the school year. Classes are project-based and designed to challenge students to discover new ways of thinking through problem solving and creativity.
Credentialed teachers develop curriculum, and classes are taught by IUSD teachers and IPSF-approved vendors.
Most classes are located on various IUSD campuses throughout Irvine. Class times and program dates offer flexibility – morning and afternoon schedules are available, and our 1-week specialty camps are a great option for families with a limited availability.
How do I enroll my child in classes?
We encourage you to take a moment to complete these steps to ensure that you are ready to register when classes open on March 22, 2023 at 8:00 a.m:
- Create/Update Account in our online enrollment system. If you have not taken IPSF ACE or Summer classes with us in 2022, please create an account on our new enrollment system. All users need to create a parent/guardian account and student profile.
- Manage Students to add or update a student to your profile (required for registration). Grade information should reflect student grade for the current 2022-2023 school year. Summer classes will be listed as the incoming grade for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Explore classes using filters such as class subject, location, day of the week, time of day, and more.
- If the class is open for enrollment, has seats available, and one or more of your students meet the grade requirements, you will see an orange button to “Add Class.” Click “Add Class” to add the selected class to your cart. If more than one student meets the requirements for the class, you will be given the option to select one or multiple students to add to the class and enroll.
- Once you have added all desired classes to your cart, complete the enrollment process by selecting “Checkout” and following the billing instructions to complete the checkout process.
- You will receive a confirmation email once payment has been processed.
How do I know my student is eligible?
There are age requirements for all summer programs. Please refer to the grade level placement guide below. For summer 2023, Pre-K students must be entering Pre-K (TK) in the fall and have a birthday between 9/2/2018 and 4/2/2019. Kindergarten (K) students must be entering kindergarten in the fall and have a birthday between 9/2/2017 and 9/1/2018. Students in an incorrect class will result in being dropped from the class and not receive a refund.
If I enroll in morning and afternoon classes, is there a lunch break?
How do I change or cancel a class?
Please see our Class Change and Cancellation Policy for instructions and deadlines.
Can students outside of Irvine enroll in IPSF Summer classes and camps?
Students who fit our age and grade requirements may attend in-person or online classes, no matter where they live. A non-refundable registration fee is assessed at the time of registration for out-of-state and international students.
Does IPSF work with my student’s IEP or 504 goals?
We do not work towards IEP or 504 goals, but are committed to serving students with disabilities. IPSF staff will work collaboratively with parents to determine reasonable accommodations. For additional information, please contact programs@ipsf.net.
Are scholarships available this summer?
Yes, scholarships will be available for both online and in-person classes for those who qualify. Deadline to apply is May 3, 2023
What system requirements are necessary to take an online class with IPSF?
Students should have the following internet access and hardware:
- DSL or Cable internet service – 1.5Mbps download/upload speed (per user)
- Computer with monitor/display, laptop, or tablet
- Keyboard, mouse, speaker, microphone, and webcam
- Printer
- Headphones are encouraged
What if my class gets cancelled?
If in-person classes can no longer be held, classes will transition to an online format during the same scheduled times if possible. Classes cancelled by IPSF prior to the start of the program will be refunded in full.
I am a classified or certified staff interested in working with IPSF this summer. How do I apply?
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Irvine Public Schools Foundation’s Summer program. Application information can be found on www.IPSF.net/summerjobs.