We can't wait to see you next summer
at Summerhouse!
A summer experience of inspired adventures designed to nurture curiosity and independence.
June 20 – August 11, 2023
1-Week Blocks | Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Closed Monday, June 19 (Juneteenth) and Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day)
Day Program for ages 5-10*
Crew-In-Training Program for ages 12-17*
*Age on 9/1/2023
Summerhouse starts June 20.
(Returning campers will need to review and update the information on their profiles.)
Summerhouse COVID Policies
Please download & read carefully.
You can find Sequoyah’s schoolwide
policies and practices on our
COVID-19 Information page.
Summerhouse is open to the entire community.
We welcome students from the greater Los Angeles area, and beyond.
Questions?
Contact Summerhouse Director
Beatriz Rodriquez-Lagunas
Registration opens March 1, 2023
Need help registering?
Contact SchoolDoc Support
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PARTNER PROGRAMS
Check out these other offerings at Sequoyah this summer!
Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Bootcamp (SIEB)
Organic Fruits & Veggies
Delivered to You at Sequoyah
Summer Cooking Classes
UNLOCKING POTENTIAL
Academic Workshops &
Test Prep Courses
8 Weeks of Summer Fun!
Come spend your summer days exploring, finding new friends, and sharing in the joy of discovery.
Registration opens March 1, 2023
We learn, laugh, play.
We build, create, and collaborate.
An Array of Creative Activities
In this haven for student discovery, Summerhouse kids find what they can do and realize their unique potential through supported exploration.
Our Engaging Day Program
Summerhouse Kids enjoy a myriad of activity choices in an open floor plan through goal-oriented projects and large- and small-group activities. And three times a day, they enjoy yummy, nutritious snacks together.
The Summerhouse Crew
Our Crew is a group of energetic partners who are curious, creative, and playful. As adult peers to our students, we meet them at their level as we all learn, play, and grow together. We offer a Crew-in-Training program for ages 12-15.
Activities for a Remarkable Summerhouse Day... Just to Name a Few
Activities rotate from week to week.
Archery
Baking
Boat Racing
Candle Making
Dance
Film Making
Finger Knitting
Martial Arts
Origami
Pickling
Scavenger Hunts
STEM Activities
Stop Motion Animation
Water Play
Yoga
Summerhouse Day Program
Our Summerhouse program’s design is based on Sequoyah’s progressive philosophy and social-emotional learning curriculum.
- A nurturing community that encourages and supports upstanding and environmentalism
- An inter-age blend of students
- An open framework with a wide range of activities open throughout the day
- Empowering and engaging learning opportunities
- Sustained, goal-oriented projects
- Morning and afternoon snacks provided
- One-week blocks, students may attend any or all blocks
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Ages 5-10 (age as of 9/1/2023)
A fun-filled Summerhouse Day...
| 8:00 a.m. | Drop-off; Structure and Field Play |
| 8:50 a.m. | Welcome & Preview of the Day |
| 9:00 a.m. | 1st Activity Stations Open |
| 10:00 a.m. | Snacks |
| 10:30 a.m. | 2nd Activity Stations Open |
| 10:30 a.m. | 3rd Activity Stations Open |
| 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m | All-Group Activity |
| 1:30 p.m. | 4th Activity Stations Open |
| 2:30 p.m. | Snacks |
| 3:00 p.m. | 5th Activity Stations Open |
| 4:00 p.m. | Snacks |
| 4:30 p.m. | Pick-up Begins |
| 5:30 p.m. | Summerhouse Closes |
Meet the Summerhouse Leadership Team
Director of Summerhouse
Assistant Director
of Summerhouse
Summerhouse
Assistant
Welcome to Summerhouse!
Welcome! We are looking forward to spending a fun summer with you!
Please email us if you need help with registration or have any questions about our amazing Summerhouse program.
We are accepting applications for Summerhouse Crewmembers.
If you’re interested, please see the job posting on our Careers page.
Take it easy this summer!
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- Buy Summerhouse Day Passes.
- Bring your child on days that fit your schedule.
- Use your passes only for those days.
Plan ahead for your Summer Kids!
Dates: June 20 – August 11, 2023 | Registration opens March 1
PREVIEW YOUR SUMMER
Come to our Virtual Open House!
Tuesday, April 20
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Sequoyah’s K-8 Campus | 535 S Pasadena Ave | Pasadena CA 91105 | 626-243-0404
Choose your Open House date and we'll email you with the Zoom link right before that date.
Register for Summerhouse
Registration opens March 1, 2023
Details coming soon.
Please submit our contact form to be updated as details become available.
One-Weeks Blocks
Our flexible program conveniently allows you to choose which weeks your child attends. Summerhouse can work around your vacation plans,
Tuition*
5-Day Weeks: $575/week
4-Day Holiday Weeks: $460/week
(Closed 6/19 and 7/4)
A 50% deposit is required at registration.
Full payment is due by the start of the first week of your child’s session(s).
See CIT Program tuition below.
*Limited financial assistance may be available. Please email Beatriz Rodriquez-Lagunas, Summerhouse Director.
Refund Policy
If you change your plans:
If you cancel more than 7 days before your camp start date, you will receive a refund minus the 50% non-refundable deposit.
No refunds will be given for cancellations made within 7 days of your camp start date
If your child cannot attend due to illness:
If canceling due to illness, a doctor’s note will be required for a full refund.
Create your Summerhouse Account
Create an account with your name and email address.
- Fill in the requested information about your Summerhouse Kids.
- Choose your Week Blocks.
- Enjoy the summer!
Need Help?
If you need assistance with registration, contact SchoolDoc via email or call 734-619-8300, ext. 2.
SchoolDoc
CIT Program
Learn about our CIT Program for ages 12-17.
Applicants need to complete and submit the application, questionnaire, and two letters of reference by May 1, 2023, in order to be considered for the program. Limited space is available.
If you have questions about our CIT Program, please contact Summerhouse Director Beatriz Rodriquez-Lagunas via email.
Summerhouse is open to the entire community. Please join us!
Our program typically includes a mix of students from schools in Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and beyond.
Why Summerhouse?
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Is it summer yet?
New friends and adventures are waiting for you at Summerhouse 2023!
Is it summer yet?
New friends and adventures are waiting for you at Summerhouse!
Crew-In-Training Program
Train and work with Summerhouse Crew.
Summerhouse Crew-in-Training (CIT) is an opportunity for students to expand their understanding of responsibility, as well as their sense of self, as part of a team. This summer learning experience equips participants with management, operational, and leadership skills.
Initial CIT training includes a week-long intensive process with students learning and practicing these skills.
Then, for their selected two-week sessions, CITs will collaborate with Crew and interact with Summerhouse Kids.
During the mandatory training week, CITs will learn:
- Conflict Mediation
- First Aid / CPR / AED training & certification
- Safety Protocols specific to Summerhouse
- Project and Activity Planning
Ages
12-17 (as of 9/1/2023)
Dates & Times
CITs must commit to attending the Training Week and a minimum of two weeks of the Summerhouse session. (Consecutive weeks not required.)
Mandatory Training Week:
June 12– 16, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Hours may vary during training week.)
Session Weeks:
June 20–August 11, 2023
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuition*
5-Day Weeks: $230/week
4-Day Holiday Weeks: $184/week
(Closed 6/19 and 7/4)
Tuition includes Training Week.
To Apply
Download the application and questionnaire and send it in with two letters of reference*. (See the instructions on the application.)
Submit the application, questionnaire, and letters of reference* to Summerhouse Director Beatriz Rodriquez-Lagunas via email by May 1, 2023.
*Returning CIT applicants are not required to send letters of reference.
Open to the entire community. Our program typically includes a mix of students from schools in Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley, and beyond.
Download Application
Refund Policy
If you change your plans:
You won’t owe the second half of the fees, but you will forfeit your deposit.
If you cannot attend due to illness:
Your deposit and fees will be refunded. A doctor’s note will be required.
Is the CIT program a good fit for my child?
and commit to the requirements
- Commit to attending the mandatory training week which includes training in Conflict Mediation, First Aid / CPR / AED training & certification, Safety Protocols specific to Summerhouse, and Project and Activity Planning
- Commit to participating for a minimum of two weeks (Consecutive weeks not required.)
- Commit to being present for a full shift (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
- Escorting Summerhouse Kids during pickup and drop-off
- Assist in leading Summerhouse activities (CITs will only help supervise children alongside Crew members, never alone.)
- Help develop activities
- Model how to maintain a clean campus
- Model Sequoyah’s Habits of Mind
Admission to the CIT program is contingent upon the staff’s determination of whether an applicant is up to the tasks and requirements. If not accepted, students can reapply the following year.
Learn more about
Please sign up here to stay updated, or you can email me with specific questions.
How can I help?
Welcome!
I’m Beatriz Rodriquez-Lagunas, Director of Auxiliary Programs here at Sequoyah School. I’m happy to help you with registration or answer any questions about our amazing Summerhouse program.
Summerhouse Quick Links
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Sign up TODAY so you don’t miss out on your first delivery on June 17.
- Choose your box on the Good Life Organics website.
- Then scroll down and select “Sequoyah” on the drop-off sites list.
- Save 20% on your first order!
Enter coupon code SEQ2021.
Sequoyah School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or family structure in the administration of its admissions.
