Solana Beach School District- Child Development Center

Travel the world without ever leaving the classroom. Through art, food, geography, and cultural exploration, students will gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse cultures that make up our world. In this class, you will travel through Oceania and the continents of South America, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Each week, we will focus on one continent. In the first half of the morning, students will learn about the continent's geography, which shapes the customs of various countries. Students will create different types of maps, read stories from the perspectives of people from different countries, and choose a research project that interests them to learn more about a particular culture or country using multimedia platforms. In the second part of the day, students will create art representing various cultures and cook some traditional foods. Students will create Aboriginal art and make fairy bread from Australia; Diego Rivera-inspired oil pastels, sugar skulls, and tortilla soup from the Americas; African-inspired masks and Nigerian buns; kites, mandalas, and fried rice from Asia; and architecture-inspired artwork and pastries from Europe. Join us and discover the world one continent at a time!

***An additional supply fee is included in the registration cost***

• If your student is placed on a waiting list, students will be added to classes in priority order as follows:
  
  1. An SBSD student who is eligible for reading intervention
  2. SBSD student who qualifies for the *Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P). Please visit our website to see if your child qualifies for the ELO-P.
  3. Current SBSD student or will be enrolled in SBSD in the fall of 2026
  4. Students residing outside SBSD boundaries

• Once priority 1 and 2 students have been placed, priority 3 students will be admitted in the order in which registrations were received, followed by priority 4 students, until classes reach capacity.
• Some classes may require an additional fee for supplies.
• Summer Enrichment will run from June 10 to July 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Holidays (no classes): June 19 and July 3
• Please review our FAQ page for answers to common questions
• The Child Development Center (CDC) will offer childcare from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. A separate registration and fee are required. Please click on CDC Summer Programs Childcare to register.
• Financial assistance may be available for summer enrichment and childcare through the ELO-P. Please contact the CDC or visit our website to see if you qualify. You may also email cdc@sbsd.net to request the childcare fee schedule and ELO-P eligibility information.

*The Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P) is funded through Assembly Bill 130 and provides after-school and intersession learning programs for qualifying students. Scholarships are available for families that qualify. Space is limited and based on program capacity. Click here for an application. Applications are available at all school sites and the Solana Beach School District Office.