Starting kindergarten is a big step for any child and for any family. Countdown to Kindergarten is our tuition-free, eight-week summer camp designed to help children entering kindergarten in Fall 2026 feel confident, comfortable, and ready for that first day.
Through play-based learning, classroom routines, and the steady presence of experienced early childhood educators, children build the social, emotional, and academic skills they’ll lean on all year long.
Camp at a glance:
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Dates: May 26 to July 21, 2026
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Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Cost: Free for Elkhart County families
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Included: Breakfast supplement, lunch, snack, transportation as needed, and extended care as needed
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Locations: Schools across Elkhart County
This program is possible thanks to a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County and the Elkhart and St. Joseph Counties Head Start Consortium. Our goal is to serve 500 children this summer.