The aroma of adventure is in the air as the local elementary schools prepare to launch their much-anticipated 2025 Summer Discovery Camp, a dynamic program designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, and fun for students across the district. Hosted by the Adams County Ohio Valley School District (ACOVSD) for district students, the camp offers a vibrant lineup of engaging classes that promise to make this summer an unforgettable experience for children of all interests.
Running for just one week in the summer, June 9th through June 13th, the Discovery Camp invites students to explore a wide array of hands-on learning opportunities, from archery and sports to STEM adventures, arts, and global cultures. The program is open to students across grade levels K-6 (as of the 24-25 school year), ensuring age-appropriate learning and fun. The camp runs from 9am to 3pm each day.
Diverse Camp Offerings: Something for Every Young Explorer
The Discovery Camp’s class offerings are as diverse as the imaginations they aim to spark. Here’s a sneak peek at just some of the exciting options:
- Archery Camp: Learn the art of archery with certified instructors, focusing on safety, technique, and games that challenge budding archers.
- Cooking Camp: Budding chefs can roll up their sleeves to learn kitchen safety, healthy eating, and creative recipes.
- Around the World Camp: A global adventure through crafts, games, and snacks from five different countries.
- Farm to Table Camp: Discover how food goes from farm to table—complete with hands-on activities like milking a cow and making butter and ice cream.
- Lego League Camps (Essential and Prime): For students eager to dive into STEM, these camps teach basic robotics and coding skills through fun, collaborative challenges.
- Books & Play-Doh STEM Adventures: Where stories inspire hands-on Play-Doh creations, combining literacy with imaginative learning.
- Theatre Camp: For aspiring performers, this camp offers a chance to step into character, act out scripts, and develop storytelling skills.
- Sticks and Strings Puppet Camp: This creative camp blends visual arts, storytelling, and theater to spark self-expression and build confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
- Outdoor Camp: Learn to fish, canoe, and hike while exploring the beauty of nature.
Other camp themes include art, music and movement, puzzles, sports, games, health and fitness, soccer, science and art, story time, and more—truly offering something for every child’s passion. Some programs have age restrictions, so be sure to check the parents’ guide when signing up.
Beyond Learning: Building Friendships and Confidence
The Discovery Camp isn’t just about academics—it’s a place where children can build confidence, teamwork skills, and friendships. Through a mix of creative expression, physical activity, and critical thinking, the camp aims to nurture well-rounded learners who are ready to tackle new challenges with enthusiasm.
How to Register and Important Details
Parents interested in enrolling their child can visit the official ACOVSD Discovery Camp 2025 registration page to learn more about camp offerings, grade eligibility, and the registration process. Registration ends today, Thursday May 29th, at 11:59pm, so hurry before the deadline passes. Shuttle transportation is being made available. Stops will include North Adams Elementary, Peebles Elementary, a Blue Creek pick up, and West Union central town pick ups.
A Summer to Remember
With its thoughtfully designed programs, experienced educators, and focus on fostering joy in learning, the ACOVSD Discovery Camp 2025 is shaping up to be a summer of exploration, growth, and fun for the district’s young learners. Don’t miss this chance to make your child’s summer truly magical!
For more information, visit the ACOVSD Discovery Camp Registration page to download the camp choices guide.
