ACE ADVENTURES
Summer Camp 2026 in San Carlos
Open Daily 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Registration Now Open!
Summer 2026 Locations:
TK-1st Grade: Arundel Elementary
2nd-6th Grade: Mariposa Elementary
Exciting Addition to Summer 2026
For Summer 2026, ACE Adventures is excited to introduce two separate camp locations based on age group, allowing for more age-appropriate programming and the ability to accommodate more families. Campers entering TK–1st grade will attend our Arundel site, while campers entering 2nd–6th grade will attend our Mariposa site. Camp runs from June 15 through August 14 and features four themed sessions designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and fun for campers entering TK–6th grade.
All Elementary School Age Children Grades TK-6th are WELCOME to join in the FUN!
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ACE Adventures is an innovative summer camp focused on creating a space where children truly want to be. Our program fosters creativity, confidence, and personal growth by encouraging campers to think outside the box and explore new ideas. Each day is thoughtfully designed to offer something fun for everyone, with a wide variety of engaging activities. Campers enjoy athletic outdoor games, hands-on S.T.E.A.M. experiences, and our ever-popular project-based learning activities that inspire imagination and strengthen critical thinking skills. Our dedicated ACE Adventures staff are excited to guide campers through an unforgettable journey, as a summer full of exploration, creativity, and adventure awaits.
SUMMER 2026 SESSIONS & FIELD TRIPS
Session 1 - June 15th-June 26th
Dive into the elements of art as we add a modern twist to historical masterpieces and explore a variety of artistic techniques. Campers will use shaving cream and paint to create prints inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night, experience how Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel by creating their own artwork while lying down, and blend colorful tissue paper to build a serene background inspired by Monet’s Water Lilies. We will practice color mixing with a fun round of paint-splash Twister, gather recycled materials to design original sculptures, and experiment with multiple art mediums including watercolor, oil pastels, and clay. Throughout the session, campers will make their mark by expressing creativity and creating their own unique masterpieces.
Week 1 Dates: 6/15- 6/18 (Closed June 19th)- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Week 2 Dates: 6/22 - 6/26- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Week 1: 4 Days Per Week - $440.00 / Week 2: 5 Days Per Week - $550.00
FIELD TRIPS OPTIONS:
Week 1
June 16th- Aqua Adventure
June 18th- Gama Ride
Week 2
June 23rd-Gilroy Gardens
June 25th- Cinepolis Private Theater Experience: Toy Story 5
Week 2 Dates: 6/22 - 6/26- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Week 1: 4 Days Per Week - $440.00 / Week 2: 5 Days Per Week - $550.00
FIELD TRIPS OPTIONS:
Week 1
June 16th- Aqua Adventure
June 18th- Gama Ride
Week 2
June 23rd-Gilroy Gardens
June 25th- Cinepolis Private Theater Experience: Toy Story 5
Session 2- July 6th-July 17th
Step into the spotlight and win big as a contestant in some of the most exciting game shows around. Campers will work together to list the top answers in Family Feud, spin the Wheel of Fortune, and collect squares as they cross the floor. They’ll test their guessing skills by estimating the cost of everyday items in The Price Is Right, race through an action-packed obstacle course inspired by Wipeout, and face their fears in a Fear Factor–style “Beanboozled” challenge. Get ready for laughs, teamwork, and nonstop fun as campers compete, cheer each other on, and play their way to victory.
Week 1 Dates: 7/6 - 7/10- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Week 2 Dates: 7/13 - 7/17- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
5 Days Per Week - $550.00
FIELD TRIPS OPTIONS:
Week 1
July 7th- Aqua Adventure
July 9th- Subpar
Week 2
July 14th- Bowling
July 16th- The Great Big Game Show
*PLEASE NOTE: ACE ADVENTURES WILL BE CLOSED 6/29 - 7/3 In Observance of the 4th Of July Holiday
Week 2 Dates: 7/13 - 7/17- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
5 Days Per Week - $550.00
FIELD TRIPS OPTIONS:
Week 1
July 7th- Aqua Adventure
July 9th- Subpar
Week 2
July 14th- Bowling
July 16th- The Great Big Game Show
*PLEASE NOTE: ACE ADVENTURES WILL BE CLOSED 6/29 - 7/3 In Observance of the 4th Of July Holiday
Session 3- July 20th- July 31st
Step through portals and into the worlds of beloved characters and cherished stories as we embark on an epic adventure inspired by Universal Studios. Campers will scavenge for fossils in Jurassic World, rock out with the Trolls in an energetic dance-off, and help Toothless take flight in a zip-line STEM challenge. They’ll attempt to steal the moon alongside Gru and the Minions, whip up muddy creations in Shrek’s swamp, and race through our very own Mario Kart–style racetrack. Get ready for imagination, movement, and nonstop fun as these iconic worlds come to life.
Week 1 Dates: 7/20 - 7/24- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Week 2 Dates: 7/27 - 7/31- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
5 Days Per Week - $550.00
FIELD TRIPS OPTIONS:
Week 1
July 21st-Aqua Adventure
July 23rd- Top Golf
Week 2
July 28th- Rockin Jump
July 30th- Round One
Week 2 Dates: 7/27 - 7/31- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
5 Days Per Week - $550.00
FIELD TRIPS OPTIONS:
Week 1
July 21st-Aqua Adventure
July 23rd- Top Golf
Week 2
July 28th- Rockin Jump
July 30th- Round One
Session 4- August 3rd-August 14th
Get a taste of a day in the life at ACE as we highlight some of our favorite enrichment activities. Campers will build speed and agility through fun Minute-to-Win-It–style games, design their own paper squishy pals, and team up to take on the staff in an ultimate Kaplowee battle. We’ll also roll up our sleeves to make homemade ice cream in a bag and bring back classic camp favorites like water balloon yo-yos, CD spinners, and a refreshing lemonade showdown. We’ll wrap up the season with our annual End of Summer Bash, celebrating another fun-filled year of ACE Adventures in true camp style.
Week 1 Dates: 8/3 - 8/7- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Week 2 Dates: 8/10 - 8/14- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
5 Days Per Week - $550.00
FIELD TRIPS OPTIONS:
Week 1
August 4th- Aqua Adventure
August 6th- Cinepolis Private Theater Experience: Minions 3
Week 2
On Site Activities and our Annual End of Summer BBQ Bash!
Week 2 Dates: 8/10 - 8/14- REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
5 Days Per Week - $550.00
FIELD TRIPS OPTIONS:
Week 1
August 4th- Aqua Adventure
August 6th- Cinepolis Private Theater Experience: Minions 3
Week 2
On Site Activities and our Annual End of Summer BBQ Bash!
Summer 2026 Fees
Summer 2026 registration is offered on a weekly enrollment basis for a five-day-a-week program, Monday through Friday.
Camp will be held at two locations based on age group to provide more age-appropriate programming and accommodate more families. Arundel Site serves campers in TK–1st grade, and Mariposa Site serves campers in 2nd–6th grade.
Weekly fees include lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Daily healthy afternoon snacks are included.
All camp hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. are included in tuition.
5 Days - $550.00 per week
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Summer 2026 registration is offered on a weekly enrollment basis for a five-day-a-week program, Monday through Friday.
Camp will be held at two locations based on age group to provide more age-appropriate programming and accommodate more families. Arundel Site serves campers in TK–1st grade, and Mariposa Site serves campers in 2nd–6th grade.
Weekly fees include lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Daily healthy afternoon snacks are included.
All camp hours between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. are included in tuition.
5 Days - $550.00 per week
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ACE Adventures All Access Summer 2026 Pass
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The ACE Adventure All Access Pass is a flat rate that includes ALL 8 weeks
of Summer Camp 2026 ! Monday- Friday 8am-6pm daily. $3850.00 |
Billing Details:
- There is a non refundable $200.00 deposit per week due at the time of registration. This deposit will be applied towards registered week/s.
- There is a non refundable $900.00 deposit on All Access Summer Passes. This deposit will be applied towards the June balance of the ACE Pass.
- Cancellations are accepted until May 1st, 2026, with the deposit non-refundable. If you cancel after May 1st but at least ten days before the session start date, you will receive a credit for future use, minus the deposit. No cancellations will be accepted within 10 days of the session start date.
- ACE Adventures will be billed on the first for all weeks and field trips registered within that month.
- ACE Adventures offers a 20% sibling discount & Teachers discount on weekly registrations but not on Adventure Passes as they are offered at a highly discounted rate.
- Field Trip fees are billed separately from weekly tuition and spots will be available on a first come first serve basis. Please select your choice of Field Trip Options when registering to secure your campers spot. Campers who do not attend Field Trips will have a fun filled day on-site with our Themed activities. Please see Field Trip Information below.
SUMMER 2026 FIELD TRIP / STAY BACK
Field trips are offered on a first-come, first-served basis, as space is limited due to bus capacity. Field trip options are available exclusively to Adventure Campers at the Mariposa site in grades 2nd–6th. Each session includes two field trips per week, scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays. During Session 4, field trips will not be offered during the second week, and campers will instead enjoy their final week of camp on site. Campers always have the option to stay back if they choose not to participate in field trips and will enjoy a fun-filled day of themed activities on campus.
- We will be traveling to field trip destinations by chartered school buses. All school buses will have seat belts for each child.
- Students will be grouped by age/friends and will be accompanied by a minimum of two staff members at all times.
- Campers attending field trips must wear their ACE Adventures T-Shirt Provided on the first day of camp.
- Departure Times for Field Trips is 10am with an estimated arrival back on site by 4pm unless otherwise noted.
- Lunch is provided on all field trips. Lunch is not provided for children staying back from field trips- Please send a bag lunch from home.
- Our Field Trips have been carefully chosen to be age appropriate for our Adventure Campers ages 6 & up
Please click the the link below for 2026 Field Trip Information
Lunch and Snacks
ACE Adventures will serve healthy lunches three times weekly, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Lunch is included in tuition. We will offer a variety of kid friendly meals always served with fresh fruit, vegetables and milk.
An afternoon healthy snack served with fresh fruits and vegetables will also be provided each day.
Please Note: Lunch is provided on all field trips and is included in the field trip fee.
Lunch is not provided by ACE onsite on Tuesday's and Thursdays for children not attending field trips.
Please send a bag lunch if your child stays back. An afternoon snack will be served.
Please click the the link below to view our Summer 2026 Lunch Menu
An afternoon healthy snack served with fresh fruits and vegetables will also be provided each day.
Please Note: Lunch is provided on all field trips and is included in the field trip fee.
Lunch is not provided by ACE onsite on Tuesday's and Thursdays for children not attending field trips.
Please send a bag lunch if your child stays back. An afternoon snack will be served.
Please click the the link below to view our Summer 2026 Lunch Menu
Glimpse of a day at ACE Adventures...
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8am-10am Morning arrival and Maker Space Where DIY meets imagination and education. Our mornings are filled with readily available materials to inspire the imagination. Campers are encouraged to explore our collaborative workspace through hands-on learning and interactive experiences. 10am-10:30am- Morning Snack Staff go over the agenda for the day including descriptions of activities and games while our campers enjoy a morning snack together. Please send a light morning snack with your camper. 10:30am- 12pm Adventure Zone Our ACE Adventure Zone Connects us with our ROOTS. Campers exercise their creative confidence and imagination by open ended outdoor play with natural materials. 12pm- 1pm Lunch Lunch will be provided by ACE Adventures on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Sessions 1-4 and Monday-Friday for Session 5. |
1pm-2:30pm Project Based Learning Our Project based learning is done collaboratively and within age appropriate groups using a variety of skills, such as critical thinking, communication, and creativity! Project based learning enables campers to combine learning with life skills. This is the time where STEAM is the THEME! 2:30pm Afternoon Snack An afternoon healthy snack will be provided by ACE Adventures each day to our campers. 3pm-5pm Field for All Our campers can take advantage of our outdoor space that includes huge blacktop and grass field play areas, playgrounds, basketball courts, and more! Campers will be using their teamwork skills to bring out friendly competition through staff led games while encouraging the value of physical activities and of course having FUN! 5pm Close Out Activity & Pick Up by 6pm Staff members will lead campers in a game or activity as we close out our day! |
ACE ADVENTURE FUN FACTS!
- ACE Adventures will be open June 15th - August 14th and is open to all elementary school aged children. Please note we will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth and Monday, June 29th- Friday July 3rd in observance of the 4th of July Holiday Week.
- ACE Adventures is open M-F 8am-6pm. Tuition includes all hours in between, Daily Healthy Afternoon snacks and lunch served M, W, F.
- ACE Adventures sessions will have themes and multiple activities daily with something fun for everyone! We offer ATHLETIC OUTDOOR GAMES, STEM and ART projects, PROJECT BASED LEARNING and the list goes on. We pride ourselves in offering a camp that meets the interests of every camper enrolled.
- ACE Adventures will bring back our ever so popular WATER Fridays! Each Friday campers will enjoy fun water activities and our Interactive Water Slide or Slip N' Slide Inflatables.
- ACE Adventures is bringing back the Kona Ice Truck every Friday for a Sweet Treat!
ACE Adventures Camp Philosophy
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ACE Adventures offers a developmentally appropriate approach by offering enrichment programming based on the needs of each child as a unique individual. Our structure is built by focusing on the relationships between staff, children, and families. Our program fosters creativity, self esteem and growth based on encouraging our students to think outside the box. We offer a variety of activities and Enrichment programming each day that takes each child's interests into consideration. |
Location and Registration Info
LocationsExplorers Grades TK-1st - Arundel Elementary School
Adventurers Grades 2nd- 6th- Mariposa Elementary School
PLEASE BRING DAILY:
Sunscreen, Water Bottle, Morning Snack 
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Registration Info
Registration for Summer 2026 will be completed by session on a weekly basis. Each session consists of a two-week exploration of a specific theme, and families may choose to enroll for one or both weeks within each session. ACE Adventures is offered at two camp locations based on age group, with the Arundel site serving campers in TK–1st grade and the Mariposa site serving campers in 2nd–6th grade, allowing for more age-appropriate programming and the ability to accommodate more families. Fees include lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, a daily afternoon snack, and care from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. ACE Adventures tuition and field trip fees will be billed on the first of each month for all weeks and field trips registered within that month. Please note that a non-refundable $200 deposit is due at registration for each week enrolled and will be applied toward your camp tuition. Families purchasing the ACE Adventures All-Access Summer Pass are required to submit a non-refundable $900 deposit at registration.
ACE Adventures offers a 20% Sibling Discount and Teacher Discount on weekly registrations but not on Adventure Passes as they are offered at a highly discounted rate. |
ACE ADVENTURES AGES & GROUPS
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Explorers: Grades TK- 1ST Grade
Arundel Elementary Campus For our campers in TK–1st grade, we offer a dedicated classroom space designed specifically for younger children at our Arundel Elementary site. This separate, age-appropriate location is filled with activities, games, books, and art supplies that support creativity, learning, and play in a safe and supportive environment. While TK–1st grade campers participate in daily enrichment programming similar to our older campers, all activities are thoughtfully structured to be developmentally appropriate, allowing young learners to explore, grow, and have fun at their own pace. Campers at this site will also enjoy their own secured outdoor courtyard, featuring age-appropriate outdoor activities that encourage movement, play, and exploration in a safe setting. |
Adventurers: Grades 2nd-6th
Mariposa Elementary Campus For our Adventurers in grades 2nd–6th, our classrooms at the Mariposa site are designed to support creativity, collaboration, and exploration. Campers have access to games, books, art supplies, makerspace cabinets, and a variety of hands-on materials in addition to participating in daily enrichment programming. This age-appropriate environment encourages independence, problem-solving, and creative expression throughout the day. Our outdoor spaces include large blacktop and grass play areas, playgrounds, basketball courts, and more, providing plenty of opportunities for movement, team games, and outdoor fun. Each day is filled with energy, imagination, and new adventures that keep campers engaged, active, and excited to learn and play together. |
The Details...
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Water Play & The Kona Ice Truck!
Fun Filled Water Fridays ACE Adventures will bring back our ever so popular WATER FRIDAY'S! Each Friday campers will enjoy fun water activities and our Interactive Water Slide or Slip N' Slide Inflatables. There will also be a visit from our favorite Kona Iced Truck where campers may choose from a variety of flavors and enjoy an afternoon treat! **Please send Swimwear, Sunscreen, Towel & Water Shoes with your camper each Friday. |
Adventure Pass
We are committed to offering a lower cost option at a reduced rate. With the ACE All Access Adventures Pass your child will be enrolled in all 8 weeks of our summer program at a discounted rate. The ACE Adventure Pass is a flat rate that includes ALL 8 weeks of summer camp Monday- Friday 8am-6pm daily. 
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Session Newsletter
ACE Adventures will send out a Session Newsletter the Friday prior to each session. Newsletters will include information on what to bring to camp daily, special activities happening throughout the week, lunch menus and more. Please be on the lookout for this newsletter for all sessions registered. 
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Our Team
The backbone of our program and the driving force behind us is implemented by our dedicated staff members and what they each bring to our program. ACE Adventures will always have a Director on site and certified teachers with both CPR and first aid training. We maintain a 1:7 Staff to child ratio in order to provide the safest possible supervision and care for our children. ACE staff are readily available to encourage our students in the process of creative learning. The vision of our program embraces the ideas and creativity brought forth by our amazing staff! |
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A SUMMER full of ADVENTURES await!