https://khanlabschool.org/summerwithus
https://khanlabschool.org/summerwithus
Summer at KLS
We're excited to announce that our summer programs will be back this year, serving two distinct age groups: K–6th grade at our Palo Alto campus and 7–11th grade at our Mountain View campus.
Join our summer program for rising 7-11th graders to blend of learning and creativity!
Students can explore cutting-edge technology in our Innovation Hub, apply geometry to fields like architecture and coding, and learn traditional and digital animation techniques. Each session concludes with a showcase where students present their completed projects to friends and family. With open studio times for flexible schedules and independent work, this summer promises to be both educational and fun!
Session Dates
Session One: July 8-July 19
Exhibition on Friday, July 19 at 3pm (families are welcome to attend)
Session Two: July 22–August 2
Exhibition on Friday, August 2 at 3pm (families are welcome to attend)
Schedule
Monday through Friday from 9am – 4pm
Cost
$1500 per two-week session
Location
Hosted at our Upper School campus at 1200 Villa Street in Mountain View
Course Descriptions for 7-11th graders
Acting
Taught by: Iliana Flohr, KLS Alum
All the world's a stage. . . . Dive into the world of Shakespeare this summer! We will engage with Shakespeare's work through an acting lens with fun activities, theatre games,
group projects, and acting outdoors. Students will explore Shakespeare's language: poetic style, iambic pentameter rhythm, literary devices, and more. They will learn how to analyze an
advanced text through memorization and performance. Students will enjoy acting out characters, directing scenes, and crafting their own scripts. Each student will develop acting abilities and
their own individual performance style. As students delve into acting, they will also learn skills in voice projection, self-expression, public speaking, and teamwork.
With 8 years of experience acting in American Youth Shakespeare and over 9 plays, Iliana has developed a deep appreciation for Shakespeare's work and a love for acting and theatre. Iliana
studied for the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Level 3 Solo Shakespeare exam, and designed and taught her own 10-week drama course based on the play Hamlet to a class of 16 KLS
seniors in 2024. Iliana is excited to adapt her favorite aspects of that course to an engaging summer camp format.
Advanced Topics in Geometry
Taught by: Coming Soon!
Already learned the foundations of Geometry through Khan Academy, and want to dive deeper? This class is a project-based intensive course in applications of geometry to a wide range of
topics, from architecture and engineering design to urban planning, and even some coding and art! We’ll spend part of each day learning a new topic, doing collaborative problem-solving,
and will spend our afternoons in the “studio” – an entirely hands-on portion of the class, directed by a math expert and guided by your passion!
Innovate and Create: Exploring the Digital and Physical World
Taught by Baxter Smith, KLS Innovation Hub Director
A unique blend of digital and hands-on activities, students will unleash their creativity and learn through a combination of technology and practical projects. This class will
empower students to explore and shape the future through a combination of digital and hands-on activities. They will delve into cutting-edge technologies, such as 3D printing, laser cutting,
microcontrollers, and VR, while also engaging in hands-on projects to apply their knowledge and bring their ideas to life. Through this class, students will become the architects of the
digital and physical world of tomorrow.
Animation
Taught by Peter Wallis, KLS Artist-In-Residence
Learn a variety of techniques and refine your artistic style. This course will cover both traditional and digital animation methods, providing a comprehensive exploration of the field.
Through collaborative group projects, you'll have the chance to apply what you've learned and see your ideas come to life in motion. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to create
independent work, build a portfolio of animations, and work on a final individual project. From developing characters to mastering advanced processes like rotoscoping using Adobe software,
this course offers a supportive community of fellow animators to help you succeed. Don't miss out on the chance to bring your ideas to life through animation this summer!
Join our summer program for rising K-6th graders to explore their interests and passions!
We are excited to partner with local organizations to provide a wide range of enrichment classes for students to explore their interests and passions. The Summer Program will be structured to include two blocks—morning and afternoon—and families will be able to sign up for either the morning, afternoon, or for the full day by selecting both blocks.
Session Dates
July 1 – July 26*
Schedule
Monday through Friday from 9am – 4pm
Cost
Varies depending on your selection, starting at $500 per week for a full day
Location
Hosted at our Lower School campus at 3233 Cowper St in Palo Alto
Course Descriptions for K-6th graders
This exciting summer course with EnActe will allow students to devise a brand-new play based around a popular story. Students will find engagement through creative writing and improvisational exercises to develop a script. Congruently, our experienced instructor will work with the students utilizing their voices and bodies to create compelling characters.
A typical session looks like:
• 1 hour, story work
• 1 hour, acting skills
• 1 hour, rehearsal
FINAL TAKEAWAY: The students will then bring the entire project to life in a final performance.
Welcome to "Cartoon Voice Over," a unique course that seamlessly blends the art of animated film creation with the intricacies of character development and voice acting. In this course, students embark on a journey from watching animated films (ranging from 3 to 8 minutes) to delving into comprehensive story analysis and design. By examining logical and narrative structures, students cultivate critical thinking skills essential for creatively constructing compelling stories. Each class concludes with students having a well-defined outline for a coherent narrative, honing their ability to communicate persuasively through storytelling. Building upon this foundation, the course shifts focus to character development, emphasizing physicality and vocality to instill empathy, immersion, and articulation. Students engage in a hands-on experience by being virtually recorded in sync with a pre-animated piece. This dual approach not only introduces the story aspects of animation, but also teaches performance skills!
Details
Registration
Register your child online. Registration is first come, first served and space is limited! Families must register for a full session of camp; there are no
daily sign ups. The first week of the Summer Program for K–6th grade will be three days, July 1st through July 3rd. Subsequent weeks will be five days, Monday-Friday. Make sure to
input your payment method upon registration.
Refund Policy
You will be charged in full for the camp upon registration. Any cancellations or withdrawals prior to May 1st will be fully refunded. However, cancellations
after May 1 will be subject to a 10% withdrawal penalty. The last day to cancel any camp is June 1. Please note that there will be no refund available for cancellations or withdrawals after
June 1. There are no credits or transfers after the week of camp has started.
Questions
Reach out to summerwithus@kls.org or
call Khan Lab School (650) 489-0071
Location
Our Summer Program for Kindergarten–6th grade will be hosted at our Lower School campus at 3233 Cowper St in Palo Alto. Our Summer Program for
7–11th grade will be hosted at our Upper School campus at 1200 Villa Street in Mountain View.
Lunch and Snacks
Please note that KLS is a nut-free campus. Each full day participant needs to bring a morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack. Lunch and snacks will not be
provided by KLS. Please do not send food that needs to be prepared, refrigerated or heated.