Extended Day Summer 2025 

Grades 1-6

Cardiff Extended Day is excited to once again offer our incredible Summer Camp Program for students of the Cardiff School District.

(Incoming 1st Grade - Incoming 6th graders). Our camps will focus on skill building, critical thinking and group work for that week's given theme.

We provide a structured environment with meaningful content and supplemental activities. Students are grouped by grade level and rotate through our 3 components: academics, athletics, and enrichment.

We will be operating mainly out of Rooms 8, 9 and 10 and will have a wide array of activities such as art, science, sports, and special activities.

We are currently Booked the following weeks: (Please email to be placed on a waitlist)

June 2-6

June 9-13

June 23-27

July 7-11

July 21-25

July 28-August 1

STEP 1: Please complete a summer registration form. Once completed, you can email it to anna.cruz@cardiffschools.com or drop off at Cardiff or Ada Harris.

SUMMER REGISTRATION >>> CLICK HERE

STEP 2: If you have never used our services, please email anna.cruz@cardiffschools.com & you will be provided a link to register through Procare.

If you previously attended, simply let us know & we simply reactivate your procare account.

STEP 3: Once your registration form has been submitted, please wait up to 48hrs to receive a confirmation via email or procare message.

The confirmation will specify if you are confirmed to attend all of your selected weeks & or trips. That is all the confirmation you need.

STEP 4: In the month of May, we will begin sending invoices based on your submitted registration forms. The invoices are detailed to show the theme of the week,dates and total for the week as well as bus trip fees. If you do not receive an invoice for a week or trip you selected, please let us know as soon as possible. Camps would need to be paid prior to attending. We will also send out a welcome message with instructions on drop off/pick up,basic information and other important details.

June 2-6:  Inventor’s Workshop $160/week

FULLY BOOKED-Please email to be placed on a waitlist

A WEEK DEDICATED TO BEING CREATIVE BY PLANNING, BUILDING,DIY PROJECTS, & SIMPLY ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX! 

  (CLOSED June 2nd for Inservice)

No bus or walking field trips this week

Tuesday, June 3: First Day of Camp!

Special Guest: Joe Gandelman “Comic Ventriloquist” 1:15-2:15 in MPR

Friday, June 6: Dress up Day: Mismatch

Friday, June 6: Movie: Honey I Shrunk the Kids 3:00-4:30

JUNE 9-13: Ocean Wonders $200/week

FULLY BOOKED-Please email to be placed on a waitlist

A week dedicated to ocean animals; from the biggest sea mammal to the smallest plankton while getting into the Lu’au spirit! 

Tuesday, June 10: Special Guest: Bubble Pirate Show 1:15-2:15 On grass

Wednesday, June 11:  Bus Field Trip:  Price: $45 

Birch Aquarium at Scripps 9:30am-1:30pm-Includes entrance-Students bring their own lunch.

Thursday, June 12: Walking trip to Encinitas Community Park 9:00-12:00

Friday, June 13: Dress Up Day: Tye Dye

Friday, June 13: Movie: Finding Nemo 3:00-4:45

June 16-20:  Gaming Away $160/week

A week dedicated to fun classic games,Minute to Win it Games, & other mind blowing challenges that will keep us on our toes! 

Tuesday, June 17: Special Event: Inflatable Jumpers from 1:00-4:30

 Wednesday, June 18: Bus Field Trip: Price: $45  

Dave & Buster’s in Carlsbad 9:30am-1:30pm-Includes $20 power card, food & drinks. 

Food Provided: Flat Bread Pizza

Bar Burgers

Chicken Bites

Baked Mac N Cheese

French Fries

Thursday, June 19: CLOSED Juneteenth

Friday, June 20: Dress Up Day: Neon Colors

Friday, June 20: Movie: Wreck it Ralph 3:00-4:45

June 23-27 Spectacular Sports $200/week

FULLY BOOKED-Please email to be placed on a waitlist

A week dedicated to staying active with basketball,soccer,football, obstacle courses,our very own Olympics,& so much more! 

Wednesday, June 25: Bus Field Trip: Price: $45 

Altitude Trampoline Park in Vista 9:30am-1:30pm-Includes 2 hrs. of jump,socks,pizza,& juice.  

Please sign waiver  https://waiver.roller.app/AltitudeVista/home?ubid=e6qJr6MEH0Wjy3OShLvkXA

& email proof of completed waiver to anna.cruz@cardiffschools.com

Thursday, June 26: Walking Trip to Glenn Park 9:00-12:00

Friday, June 27: Dress Up Day: Sports Wear

Friday, June 27: Movie: Space Jam 3:00-4:30

June 30-July 4: Travel With Us $160/week

A week dedicated to exploring tourist locations,customs & history near & far from California or all the way across the map!

Tuesday, July 1: Special Guest: Encinitas Fire Department-Station #2 Visit from 1:15-2:15 On Blacktop

Wednesday, July 2: Bus Field Trip Price: $45 

Boomers in Vista 9:30am-1:30pm- Includes unlimited rides,attractions,pizza & drinks. 

Thursday, July 3: Walking Trip to Encinitas Community Park 9:00-12:00

Thursday, July 3: Dress Up Day: Twins

Thursday, July 3: Movie: Up 3:00-4:30

Friday, July 4: CLOSED for 4th of July

July 7-11 Splish Splash $200/week

FULLY BOOKED-Please email to be placed on a waitlist

A week dedicated to a wide variety of water activities! From a little splash, to getting soaked, beat the heat with water fun!

Tuesday, July 8: Special Event: Inflatable Water Slides 1:00-4:30

*No Bus Trips this week*

Thursday, July 10: Walking Trip to Glenn Park 9:00-12:00

Friday, July 11: Dress Up Day: Beach Wear

Friday, July 11: Walk to 7/11 store for free slurpee 9:00-12:00

Friday, July 11: Movie: Moana 3:00-4:45

July 14-18  Out of this World $200/week

A week dedicated to exploring galaxies far,far away, soaring rockets, robots, & even learning about flying creatures and objects!

Tuesday, July 15: Special Guest: Amazing Dana the Magician 1:15-2:15 In MPR

Wednesday, July 16: Bus Field Trip:Price: $45 

Lucky Strike-San Marcos 9:30am-1:30pm-Includes 1 ½ hrs of bowling/shoes,20 arcade credits, pizza & drinks. 

If possible, please have your child wear closed toe shoes with white soles.

Thursday, July 17: Walking Trip to Encinitas Community Park

Friday, July 18: Dress up Day: Crazy Hair

Friday, July 18: Movie: Wall-E 3:00-4:30

July 21-25 Fantasy Fun $200/week

FULLY BOOKED-Please email to be placed on a waitlist

A week dedicated to amazing magic,fantasy, dragons, fairies, pirates, superheroes, & using your  imagination!

Tuesday, July 22: Special Guest: Magician Paul DWork 1:15-2:15 In MPR

Wednesday, July 23: Bus Field Trip: Price: $45  

Chuck-E-Cheese in Oceanside 10am-2pm- Includes pizza, drinks, 2 hrs. of unlimited play, & prize bag.

Thursday, July 24: Walking Trip to Glenn Park

Friday, July 25: Dress Up Day: Superheroes

Friday, July 25: Movie: Wish 3:00-4:30

July 28-August 1 Animal World $200/week

FULLY BOOKED-Please email to be placed on a waitlist

A week dedicated to various animals & their habitats from farm animals,wild animals,arctic animals,insects,reptiles & even pets! 

Tuesday, July 29: Special Guest: Radical Reptiles & Friends 1:15-2:15 In MPR

Wednesday, July 30: Bus Field Trip: Price: $45 

Regal Cinemas in Carlsbad 9:30am-1:30pm-The Smurf Movie;Includes ticket,popcorn,fruit snack,& drink.

Thursday, July 31st: Walking Trip to Encinitas Community Park

Friday, August 1st: Dress Up Day: Animal Clothing

Friday, August 1st: Movie: Bugs Life 3:00-4:30

CLOSED August 4-11 for Inservice

**FAQ and Billing information located at the bottom of this page

SUMMER FAQ'S

Our schedule most days:

7:30-8:30 Inside/Outside/Free Time

 8:30-9:00 Warm up/announcements

9:00-9:30 Activity #1

9:30-10:00 Activity #2

 10:00-10:30 Parent provided Snack

10:30-11:00 Activity #3

11:00-11:30 Activity #4

11:30-12:00 Activity #5

12:00-1:00 Lunch/Outside Play

1:00-1:30 Activity #6

1:30-2:00 Activity #7

2:00-2:30 Activity #8

2:30-3:00 Extended Day provided snack

 3:00-3:30 Activity #9

3:30-4:00 Activity #10

4:00-4:30 (2)room options available

4:30-5:00 Extended Day provided snack

5:00-5:30 Outdoor Play

Activities range anywhere from Art, STEM, Indoor group activities, Outdoor group games, & our playroom. *Schedule subject to change based on several factors such as bus/walking trips, special guests, ect.

Students are separated into 5 groups based on age. Younger grades will mainly have snack,lunch,& play in the upper kinder playground. Grades 3rd & older have snack, lunch & play in the lower playground. You do not need to have your child here at a specific time; please just look at our calendar so you don't miss any of the fun. 

Please pack your child a morning snack, lunch & any special sunscreen. (We provide generic sunscreen before heading out to snack & lunch) Parents of incoming Kinders:please pack a change of clothes in case of any accidents.

If your child will not be attending a specific day or will be arriving later in the day, you do not have to inform us. Weeks are reserved/paid for whether your child attends 1 or all 5 days; we do not prorate for unused days.

You may drop off/pick up at anytime between our hours of operation. If someone other than you is picking up, we automatically check ID’S and verify with your child's Procare profile to ensure that they are authorized to pick up. You only need to notify us if this person is not on your account or it is just a one time pick up.

Please follow our top policies this summer:

 Cancellations for JUST camp:1 FULL week in advance.

Cancellations for Camp with a reserved bus trip: 2 FULL weeks in advance.

You must walk your child in & sign them IN using our provided QR Code(Found on the window of ROOM 9 & 10)

For emergency purposes & the safety of all students in the program, you must SIGN your child out using the provided QR code. The camp week & bus trip must be paid in full in order for your child to attend.

Early arrivals & or late pick ups will result in a $15 charge.

We will have a printed summer schedule located by Room 10 with our top activities,trips,& more. Feel free to take a picture so you can reference if needed.

If you need to make any changes to your summer registration forms, please make sure to do that as soon as possible by emailing me.

Other specific information pertaining to certain weeks that we feel is important will be sent via a Procare message,so please check your messages regularly.

 Our Cardiff Cell phone number is (760)637-7553.

Please feel free to call or text us, even if you just want to know how your child is doing. 

When does summer registration begin?

• Summer registration is available to download via PDF form. Registration forms may be turned in directly to: Cardiff/ Ada Harris Extended Day, the schools front office or emailed to anna.cruz@cardiffschools.com
• Once You Have Turned in Your Registration Form, Please Head to the "Registration and Parent Portal" Page on Our Website to Complete Your Registration Through Procare ONLY If You Are Not Already in the System. If You Have Registered with Us Through Procare Before, No Matter How Long Ago, Then You Do Not Need to Complete This Step. If You Are Unsure, Please Email Us, so We Can Check to See If You Are in Our System. Please Do Not Complete/Submit a Registration Again.
• Please keep a copy for yourself if you need to reference it. We have had a lot of families double book for different camps &/or forget what they signed up for. You can always reference your invoice to be sure you are reserved for the correct week(s).
• Receiving an invoice for summer, is your confirmation for summer!

When do I need to register my child by?

• Summer Registration deadline is April 30th, available space is limited so it’s always better to enroll sooner. Space is not guaranteed.

Where will the Camp be held?

• Our Camp will be held at Cardiff Elementary for grades 1-6. Incoming 1st Graders- Incoming 6th graders. Student drop-off will take place through the side gate on Mozart Avenue.
• Parents/Guardians will need the ProCare app in order to check their students in and out using the QR code on Rm. 10.
• Gate Code is sent via a Procare message.

What are the hours of operation for the summer program?

• Extended Day's summer camps will be open from 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday (except select days). Drop-off is any time at or after 7:30am and pick-up is any time at or before 5:30pm (a $15 late fee will be applied to all late pick-ups;per every 15 minutes, per student. The Gate is programed to open by 7:30am & lock by 5:30pm.

Can I select which days I’d like to attend or do I have to register for the whole week?

• In order to keep our groups stable, we’re only accepting Monday – Friday Weekly schedules. While your child isn’t required to attend every day, their tuition will reflect that of a weekly schedule, as rates are determined by schedule and not actual-attendance.We do not Prorate for unsused days.

Can I add weeks I’d like my child to attend or can I cancel weeks I don’t need?

• We may be at capacity on certain weeks so if you’d like to add additional weeks, please email our program director to inquire about additional space. If you need to cancel a week(s) we will need at least 1 week in advance notice or you will be charged for that week regardless of attendance. If your child is reserved for a bus field trip, we need atleast a 2 weeks notice.Our Camps begin on Mondays, so we would need to know by no later than Monday of the week prior. *DROP IN'S ARE NOT ALLOWED/AVAILABLE*

What is the cost of the Camp?

• ^{Weekly Fees: $200/Week. We only prorate for weeks with closures}

Is there a Registration Fee?

• The Summer Registration fee is a one time fee of $25 per family,not per student.

When do I need to make a payment?

• Students are all set to attend as long as their balance for the camp/week has been paid in full prior to attendance. 
• Cancelations must be made 1 week in advance in order to receive a refund. 2 weeks in advance are required if your child is signed up for a field trip.
• Days not attended will not be prorated.

What does my child need to bring with them?

• Students should bring a water bottle, a lunch, extra snacks, a spare change of clothes (especially for younger students) and any special sunscreen. We will have generic sunscreen available, but for students with sensitive skin or special brand preferences, we ask that you bring your own sunscreen. The cafeteria will also be closed during the summer, so any students sent without a lunch will either need to have a lunch brought to them or be picked up. We do not heat or refrigerate lunches, so please pack accordingly. We will serve a small snack around 2:30pm and 5:00pm but if your child has allergies, it is always better to pack extra snacks in case they cannot eat what we are serving.

Will there be field trips?

• Yes, all field trips will be listed on your summer registration form. Incoming Kinders are not allowed on ANY trip during Kinder Boot Camp weeks. We will walk to local parks (Encinitas Community Park & Glenn Park) at no cost. Bus trips will have an additional  cost of $40. Walking trips require permission located at the bottom of the Registration Form; grades 1-6 only). Please be sure to notify staff in advance of any allergy, custody or other restrictions of which they must be aware.

Can any student attend the walking/field trips?

• All students entering grades 1-6 can attend walking trips. Incoming Kindergarteners will not be permitted on walking or bus field trips; however, we will provide alternate activities for their enjoyment during the Kinder Boot Camp.

Does my child have to sign up/attend the field trips?

• Field trips are all optional. We ask students the day of our walking trips if they would like to attend. They have the option of going or staying with other students/staff. Bus trips are all based on reservations & must be paid the week prior to attending. 

Special events, trips and guests will be updated as they are scheduled.

 Thank you!