Lighthouse Learning Center Summer Camp
June 15 -19
St. John Bosco Catholic School
730 W. Maple Street
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Beginner Chess
For students entering grades 1 - 3
Skill Level: Perfect for beginners and students with little or no chess experience.
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
♟️ Start Your Chess Journey This Summer! ♟️
Join our exciting Beginner Chess Camp designed especially for students who are new to chess or just learning the game. Campers will discover the world of chess in a fun, welcoming environment where learning feels like play!
Over five days of engaging instruction (3 hours per day), students will learn the basics of chess step-by-step while building confidence, focus, and critical thinking skills. Through interactive lessons, mini-games, puzzles, and beginner-friendly matches, campers will develop a strong foundation and have fun along the way.
Camp Highlights
• Learn how each chess piece moves and works together
• Practice strategy through exciting Pawn Wars games
• Fun and interactive chess lessons
• Beginner puzzles and challenges
• Friendly games and guided practice
• Supportive environment for learning and growth
• Opportunities to improve focus and concentration
What Are Pawn Wars?
Pawn Wars is a fun beginner chess activity that helps students learn:
♟️ Piece movement
♟️ Planning ahead
♟️ Board awareness
♟️ Capturing and defending
♟️ Basic chess strategy
By starting with simplified games, students build confidence before playing full chess games.
Benefits of Chess
♟️ Chess improves reading and math skills
♟️ Chess promotes creative thinking
♟️ Chess enhances problem-solving skills
♟️ Chess builds patience and concentration
♟️ Chess encourages good sportsmanship
Come learn, play, and make your first move into the exciting world of chess! ♟️
Registration Fees:
Register Before By May 30 - $125.00
Register After May 30 - $150.00
Intermediate Chess
For students entering grades 1 - 8
Skill Level: Students must have a basic knowledge of how to play chess
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
♟️ Make Your Next Move This Summer! ♟️
Join our exciting Intermediate Chess Camp designed for students who already know the basics of chess and are ready to sharpen their skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Over five days of engaging instruction (3 hours per day), students will learn the fundamentals of chess strategy while building critical thinking, focus, and problem-solving skills. Through interactive lessons, puzzles, friendly games, and guided practice, campers will gain confidence and improve their decision-making both on and off the chessboard.
Camp Highlights
• Fun and interactive chess lessons
• Strategy-building puzzles and challenges
• Friendly games and tournament play
• Supportive environment for learning and growth
• Opportunities to improve focus and concentration
Benefits of Chess
♟️ Chess improves reading skills
♟️ Chess promotes creative thinking
♟️ Chess enhances problem-solving skills
Come join the fun, sharpen your strategy, and make your next move!
Registration Fees:
Register Before By May 30 - $125.00
Register After May 30 - $150.00
Fairy Tale STEM Adventure
For Students entering grades K - 3
Time: 12:30 PM - 3: 30 PM
Step into a world where fairy tales meet creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on STEM fun! In this exciting class, students will explore beloved fairy tales while becoming young engineers, scientists, and inventors. Each day, children will tackle fun challenges inspired by classic stories — like building a bridge for the Three Billy Goats Gruff, designing a strong house for the Three Little Pigs, or creating a rescue plan for Rapunzel.
Through engaging STEM activities, students will learn how to think creatively, test ideas, solve problems, and keep trying even when something doesn’t work the first time. Our class encourages a strong growth mindset by teaching children that mistakes help us learn and improve.
Students will practice:
• Engineering and design thinking
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Creativity and imagination
• Persistence and confidence
This class is perfect for curious learners who love stories, building, experimenting, and discovering that they can do hard things with practice and perseverance!
Registration Fees:
Register Before By May 30 - $125.00
Register After May 30 - $150.00
Military Games: Grand Strategy
For students entering grades 5 - 8
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Using Axis & Allies 1942 Second Edition
THINK BIG. PLAN SMART. LEAD YOUR TEAM.
Join an exciting 5-day strategy camp where students learn military planning, teamwork, history, math, and critical thinking through the legendary World War II strategy game Axis & Allies 1942 Second Edition!
WHY BOARD GAMES?
Researchers found that playing board games twice a week increased the brain speed scores of elementary students by a staggering 27–32%!
Students strengthen:
• Critical thinking
• Decision-making
• Memory
• Focus
• Problem-solving skills
WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN
WWII HISTORY
Explore the major nations, alliances, and events of World War II while understanding how global conflicts shaped history.
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Learn continents, oceans, strategic territories, and the importance of geography in military operations.
STRATEGY & GRAND STRATEGY
• Strategy is the science of planning large-scale military operations and maneuvering forces to gain an advantage.
• Combine economic, political, psychological, and military decisions to create a “Grand Strategy”
MATH & PROBABILITY
Students will:
• Practice budgeting using play money
• Purchase military units of different values using math skills
• Learn die-roll probability calculations
• Understand risk versus reward in combat decisions
TEAMWORK & LEADERSHIP
Players must cooperate with teammates, communicate effectively, and work together toward victory.
🏅 Students earn medals for achievements in leadership, teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship!
LEARN. PLAN. COMPETE. WIN.
Military Games Camp: Grand Strategy combines education and fun in an unforgettable strategic adventure!
Registration Fees:
Register Before By May 30 - $125.00
Register After May 30 - $150.00
Lunch Supervision Between Classes
Students are welcome to bring a packed lunch or snack to enjoy between classes. Lighthouse Learning Center provides a safe, supervised environment where students can relax, socialize respectfully, and recharge before their next session.
Our staff members are present during lunch periods to ensure students are cared for and supported at all times. We strive to create a positive, welcoming atmosphere that gives families peace of mind while students enjoy their time at summer camp.
Please send lunches that are easy to manage and do not require extensive preparation. Water bottles are encouraged.