Pop-Up Camps + Afterschool Clubs
Below is the offering of school year pop-up camp programs and afterschool clubs held by The Community Classroom for 2025-2026, teacher-developed and teacher-led.
Click any “learn more” button under a program to read more about that program and register. If you don’t see the camp you are looking for below, please click here and navigate to the correct month.
Young Authors & Illustrators: A Bookmaking Camp (Section A)
Ages 8–11 (CITs 12+) A creative camp where young authors write, illustrate, and publish their own books while exploring Florence’s history and community.
Sparkle Science Camp: The Science of Shine
Ages 6-9 (CIT 10+) A kids’ science camp exploring light, color, crystals, and sparkle through interactive experiments and creative making.
Young Authors & Illustrators: A Bookmaking Camp (Section B)
Ages 8–11, CITs 12+ A creative camp where young authors write, illustrate, and publish their own books while exploring Florence’s history and community.
Leadership Lab Camp
Ages 8-11, CIT 12+ A hands-on leadership camp helping kids grow confidence through community internships, public speaking, and teamwork.
Mini-Detectives Forensic Science Camp
Ages 6–9, CITs 10+ A hands-on forensic science camp for curious kids who love solving mysteries, cracking clues, and thinking like real detectives.
(FULL) BakeLab: The Science of Sweet and Savory
Ages 8-11, CIT 12+ A one-day food science camp where kids (age 8-11) bake, experiment, and discover how ingredients transform through heat, chemistry, and curiosity.
College Essay and Self-Discovery Camp
For high school aged students. A supportive college essay and writing camp where teens develop authentic stories, clarity, and confidence.
Camp Swiftie
Ages 6–9, CITs 10+ A wee long summer camp program where kids explore storytelling, fashion, friendship, and self-expression inspired by Taylor Swift.
Critter Club
Does your kid LOVE animals? Critter Club teaches real pet care skills through hands-on learning & live animal visitors.
Boom Club
Boom Club: an 8-week fire-free science club where kids explore explosions through volcanoes, fireworks chemistry & more.
Babysitters Club
Babysitters Club: an afterschool club inspired by the beloved book series, teaching real caregiving skills through badges & hands-on practice.
Manga and Munchies Club
Manga Club (ages 8–11, 12+ CITs) runs April 3–June 12 on Fridays, 4–5:30 PM—exploring manga through reading, drawing, and mini-comic creation.
Mythbusters Club
Is Bigfoot real? Mythbusters Club teaches kids critical thinking through cryptid investigations, evidence evaluation & science.
Cookie Club
Every great baker started somewhere. Cookie Club teaches kids real baking science & technique in a full kitchen — with cookies to take home every week.
Dinner’s On Me: A Feed-Your-Family Cooking Club
What if your child cooked dinner from scratch every week? Dinner's on Me teaches real kitchen skills with a family meal to take home each session.
Want to be a CIT?
A CIT is a Counselor-In-Training and will assist with delivering the camps we offer! This training will prepare you for future paid work with The Community Classroom and also looks awesome on an Honor Society or college application! 3 positions are available per camp, ages 10+.
Cost: Same as camper cost and includes swag and staff support.
Want to register? That’s great! Fill out the registration form below and be sure to choose “YES” when asking about the CIT option. When registering multiple students, please register your child who wants to be a CIT first.
To register, please select the date of the camp, then the time of the camp.You’ll see a pop-up box below with Megan Allen as the camp instructor. Please select that. You can also register CITs after clicking the “learn more” buttons on the individual camps.
Register For School Year Pop-up Camps & CIT Positions
Please use the form below to sign up for Pop-Up camps with certified teachers at The Community Classroom.
Payment is due upon registration.
Cancellation Policy:
We understand that plans can change. If you need to cancel your child’s spot, we’re happy to offer a 50% refund if the cancellation is made at least 7 days before the camp date. Cancellations made less than one week before the camp are nonrefundable.