Summer Program Overview

(Rising 5th - 7th grade for Fall 2026-27 School Year)

Learning loss is real, especially in math and ELA, where students can lose months of progress over the summer. Evergreen Crest Academy’s small‑group Summer 2026 program is intentionally designed to prevent that slide through focused instruction in reading, writing, math, and science‑integrated learning. Students strengthen core skills while exploring weekly themes through hands‑on projects, inquiry, and creative expression. Each week ends with a Family Friday Gallery Walk that celebrates student growth and gives families a window into their child’s learning.

With personalized instruction, a calm and thoughtfully prepared classroom environment, and a curriculum designed by experienced, WA‑certified educators, our summer program reflects the same care and educational philosophy that guide our year‑round vision.

Enrollment is limited, and spaces fill quickly—reserve your child’s spot today.

What Makes Our Program Unique

  • Small‑group instruction that allows every child to be seen, supported, and challenged

  • Focused practice in reading, writing, and math to prevent summer learning loss

  • Science integrated into ELA and math through inquiry, observation, and hands‑on exploration

  • Weekly project‑based themes that spark curiosity and creativity

  • Friday Friends and Family Gallery Walks that celebrate student learning to build confidence while building community within our school

  • A calm, thoughtfully prepared classroom environment designed for engagement

  • Led by experienced, WA‑certified educators with 25+ years in K–12 education.

Weekly Themes

= subject to change =

June 29 - July 3

Week 1 — Nature Explorers

Students explore the natural world through observation, journaling, and hands‑on discovery, connecting their learning across all classes.

  • ELA: Nature journaling, descriptive writing, field notes

  • Math: Data collection, simple graphing, patterns in nature

  • Science: Observation skills, ecosystems, plant/animal study

Field Day Tuesday: Sammamish River Trail

6 spots available

July 7 - 10

Week 2 — Storytelling & Design

  • ELA: Narrative writing, character development, visual literacy

  • Math: Symmetry, shapes, design patterns

  • Science: How stories help us understand natural phenomena

Field Day Tuesday: Juanita Bay

6 spots available

July 13 - 17

Week 3 — Math in Motion Students investigate patterns, movement, and real‑world problem‑solving through hands‑on exploration and field‑based observation.

  • ELA: Procedural writing, explaining thinking

  • Math: Measurement, geometry, motion, real‑world math

  • Science: Forces, motion, cause‑and‑effect

Field Day Tuesday: Union Bay Natural Area (UW)

6 spots available

July 20 - 24

Week 4 — Ecosystems & Habitats Students study the relationships that sustain healthy ecosystems and explore how living things interact with their environments.

  • ELA: Informational reading, research, vocabulary

  • Math: Habitat mapping, scale, data tables

  • Science: Food webs, interdependence, biodiversity

Field Day Tuesday: Mercer Slough Nature Park

6 spots available

July 27 - 31

Week 5 — Water, Weather, and Climate, Students explore the forces that shape our region’s water systems, weather patterns, and climate through real‑world investigation.

  • ELA: Weather journals, informational texts

  • Math: Temperature, rainfall data, graphing

  • Science: Water cycle, weather systems, climate patterns

Field Day Tuesday: Marina Park Shoreline

6 spots available

August 3 - 7

Week 6 — Engineering in Nature Students examine how nature inspires design, building, and problem‑solving, then apply these ideas through hands‑on challenges.

  • ELA: Design proposals, explanatory writing

  • Math: Measurement, planning, testing variables

  • Science: Biomimicry, engineering design process

Field Day Tuesday: Brightwater Education Center

6 spots available

August 10 - 14

Week 7 — Patterns & Cycles in Nature

Students explore the materials that make up our planet—rocks, soil, minerals, and natural resources—and investigate how humans use, conserve, and depend on them.

  • ELA: Informational reading, note‑taking, vocabulary on earth materials

  • Math: Sorting, classifying, comparing samples; simple data tables

  • Science: Rock types, soil composition, renewable vs. nonrenewable resources

Field Day Tuesday: Union Bay Natural Area (UW)

6 spots available

August 17 - 21

Week 8 — Stewardship & Community Action

Students learn how to care for local ecosystems through restoration practices, community engagement, and real‑world environmental problem‑solving.

  • ELA: Persuasive writing, reflection journals, environmental literacy texts

  • Math: Data collection for restoration projects, simple impact calculations

  • Science: Conservation, habitat health, human‑environment interactions

Field Day Tuesday: Denny Park

6 spots available

Afternoon Enrichment Activities

Afternoon Enrichment (Optional Add‑On) Students are invited to stay after the morning session for a relaxed, hands‑on enrichment block focused on creativity, sustainability, and community. All grade levels are combined, giving students the chance to collaborate across ages while exploring fun projects inspired by reduce–reuse–recycle principles. Activities may include paper‑making, upcycled crafts, nature journaling, eco‑art, and more. A perfect way to end the day with curiosity and creativity.

= Sample Activities =

  • Paper‑Making & Natural Dyes Students transform scrap paper into beautiful handmade sheets using flowers, leaves, and natural pigments.

  • Upcycled Seed Starters Using toilet paper rolls, egg cartons, or newspaper pots, students create biodegradable planters and learn about native plants.

  • T‑Shirt Tote Bags (No‑Sew) Old shirts become reusable bags — a fun way to reduce single‑use plastics.

  • Bottle‑Cap or Found‑Object Mosaics Students design collaborative art pieces inspired by the Puget Sound ecosystem.

  • Beeswax Wraps Students make reusable food wraps as an alternative to plastic bags and cling wrap.

  • Cardboard Engineering Challenges Build bridges, towers, or marble runs using only recycled cardboard and creativity.

  • Nature Journals Students craft journals from cereal boxes and scrap paper, then head outdoors to sketch plants, insects, and patterns in nature.

  • Eco‑Entrepreneur Mini‑Challenges Students brainstorm and prototype small inventions or services that reduce waste or support healthier communities.