Skip to main content

VH Nelson Elementary School

Empowering all students to succeed in a changing world

Grades 1-4 Summer Quest

Grades 1-4 Summer Quest

Below are the Summer Quest Enrichment Program classes (and descriptions) offered to all students who will be in 1st-4th grade for the 2026-2027 school year. As noted in the Summer Quest Program page, students may choose session one (July 6-9 and July 13-16) OR session two (July 20-23 and July 27-30). 

Students will choose two classes in each session:

  • Class #1: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
  • Class #2: 2:15 - 3:15 p.m.

Enrollment is open April 1 - 30.  At that time, please visit the Summer Quest Program page to follow the directions and begin the registration process.

Classes

  • Become a performer and choreographer while experiencing many types of dance and fitness activities. No previous dance experience required. 

    • Rising grades 1-4
  • Students will explore the tasty side of science and art through hands-on kitchen experiments, creative snack-making, and fun lessons on where our favorite foods come from.

    • Rising grades 1-4
  • Learn and participate in hands-on magic tricks - that are really just science! (Shhh… a magician never reveals their secrets).

    • Two sections:
      • Rising grades 1-2
      • Rising grades 3-4
  • Do you love to solve puzzles and play math games? Keep your math skills sharp this summer. You will participate in math activities that are challenging, engaging, and aligned to grade level standards.

    • Two sections:
      • Rising grades 1-2
      • Rising grades 3-4
  • Love to sing and play instruments? Join this hands-on course to explore the wide world of music.

    • Rising grades 1-2
  • Calling all comic book fans! In this session, students will read, write, and illustrate their own comic book masterpieces.

    • Rising grades 1-2
  • For students who want to get in the game! Learn, practice, and play a variety of sports. From soccer to basketball, and so much more!

    • Two sections:
      • Rising grades 1-2
      • Rising grades 3-4
  • Learning Spanish has never been so fun! This session will take you on an exploration of the Spanish language and its various cultures and traditions.

    • Rising grades 1-4
  • Play, learn, and create your own board games in this creative and fun class!

    • Two sections:
      • Rising grades 1-2
      • Rising grades 3-4
  • Young engineers will explore their imagination by designing and constructing incredible creations with Lego bricks. This class fosters creativity and problem-solving skills through fun, hands-on building challenges.

    • Rising grades 1-4
  • Calling all authors! Celebrate your favorite author in this hands-on reading and writing class. Students will write and publish their own pieces by the end of this session. 

    • Rising grades 3-4
  • Students will discover the world of percussion through hands-on play, learning fundamental rhythms and global drumming traditions using everything from hand drums to found-object kits.

    • Rising grades 3-4