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Summer Programming

Made Simple for Afterschool and Camp Leaders

Everything you need to run high-quality youth programs without starting from scratch.

Ready-To-UseSummer Activity Bundles

Short on time? We’ve got you. Find activities that work for your space, your schedule, and your youth - all in just minutes.

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Grades K - 8

Summer Camp Connection Activities and Team Building Games

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

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Summer Camp Connection Activities and Team Building Games

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 8

7 Hours 10 Minutes

Build connection from day one with activities that help young people feel included, confident, and ready to participate. These icebreakers and team-building games build relationships, strengthen collaboration, and create a strong group culture from day one.

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Summer Camp Connection Activities and Team Building Games

Social and Emotional Awareness, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

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12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

Arts and Creative Activities for Summer Camps

Arts

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Arts and Creative Activities for Summer Camps

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 8

8 Hours 30 Minutes

Bring creativity into your summer camp planning with arts and creative activities that help youth express themselves through hands-on learning. These flexible activities make it easy to spark imagination and confidence across different art mediums—music, drama, arts and crafts, design, and creative expression.

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Arts and Creative Activities for Summer Camps

Arts

12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

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8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

MLS STEM Goals

Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

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MLS STEM Goals

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

9 Hours 15 Minutes

MLS STEM Goals is an interactive, sports-based learning experience that connects math, strategy, and social-emotional learning through the game of soccer. Developed in partnership with Major League Soccer, this program combines a board game and curriculum to help students build essential skills through a hands-on experience. 

Across eight lessons, students analyze shooting percentages from team cards, track and calculate their own gameplay statistics, and apply concepts like mean, median, and mode to evaluate their performance. As the season progresses, students build strategic thinking skills by weighing risk and reward during gameplay and using data to drive their decisions. The program culminates in a championship tournament where students use powers of two to construct playoff brackets and compete as a class. 

Beyond STEM, the program reinforces sportsmanship, teamwork, and integrity through integrated bonus lessons and a Sportsmanship Contract, helping students navigate challenges and collaborate with their peers effectively. With an emphasis on social-emotional skills and critical thinking, students develop practical abilities that extend beyond the classroom.

MLS STEM Goals is designed for schools and out-of-school time programs, offering a free and accessible way to engage students in STEM learning through the lens of soccer. Educators should request their MLS STEM Goals games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure they receive them before reaching Lesson 3. Requests can be placed at this link or using the link found in Lesson 1.

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MLS STEM Goals

Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

8 Activities

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Grades 3 - 8

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12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness, Arts, STEM, Leadership and Teamwork

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15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 8

3 Hours 40 Minutes

Need quick summer camp activities that are easy to lead? These 15-30 minute low-prep activities are perfect for transitions, schedule gaps, rainy days, and last-minute plan changes. Designed for summer programs, they keep youth engaged without adding stress to your day.

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15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness, Arts, STEM, Leadership and Teamwork

12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

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4 Activities

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Grades K - 12

Mixed-Age Group Summer Activities

Leadership and Teamwork, STEM, Arts

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Mixed-Age Group Summer Activities

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

1 Hour 50 Minutes

Planning summer camp activities for mixed-age groups can be challenging. These adaptable lessons are designed for camps where multiple age groups learn together, making it easier to keep everyone engaged, included, and having fun.

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Mixed-Age Group Summer Activities

Leadership and Teamwork, STEM, Arts

4 Activities

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Grades K - 12

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13 Activities

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Grades K - 8

STEM Activities for Summer Camp

STEM

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STEM Activities for Summer Camp

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 8

11 Hours 45 Minutes

Keep curiosity high all summer with hands-on STEM activities that are fun, engaging, and easy to lead. From simple science experiments to engineering challenges, these ready-to-use lessons make summer planning easier while helping youth explore, create, and learn through play.

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STEM Activities for Summer Camp

STEM

13 Activities

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Grades K - 8

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Simple facilitation strategies to make every activity more engaging, meaningful, and impactful.

The Hook: Strategies to Pull Them In

You have 60 seconds to get them excited. Learn simple ways to spark curiosity and capture attention from the very start so every activity begins with energy and excitement.

Goal Setting Strategies: Build Engagement and Achievement

When kids know what they’re working toward, everything clicks. Help youth set meaningful goals that foster purpose, boost motivation, and strengthen a sense of accomplishment.

Reflection Strategies: Turn Fun Into Meaningful Learning

The activity is just the beginning. Use easy reflection techniques that help young people make connections, build confidence, and turn fun moments into lasting growth.