Robbinsville Public Schools will expand their summer offerings this year with the launch of a new all-day camp focused on fitness, STEM and wellness.
The district’s Robbinsville Extended Day program will introduce Quantum Camp this summer for students in grades K–8 across Mercer County.
Robbinsville Extended Day, a department of Robbinsville Public Schools, developed Quantum Camp in response to strong community interest in a full-day summer option.
The program will run from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, from July 6 through Aug. 14.
“It was important to create a full-day summer program that mirrors the academic rigor and wellness focus of our school district,” said Robbinsville RED Director Pamela Elmi.
“Students will gain skills and experiences they can carry with them long after the summer ends,” she said.
Each day will be divided into three themed sessions: morning fitness, midday STEM learning and afternoon wellness.
Fitness activities will include lightly competitive games such as soccer, “sockey,” an indoor hockey-style game, stretching and skill-based drills.
STEM programming will feature hands-on instruction in chemistry, forensic science and physics, along with specialty units such as Lego engineering and NASA-themed learning.
The wellness component will focus on mental health and critical thinking through yoga, mindfulness meditation, puzzles and brain teasers.
All instruction will be provided by certified teachers or approved vendors. Elmi will serve as the on-site director throughout the program.
In addition to Quantum Camp, Robbinsville Extended Day will continue offering its Discover Kindergarten program, which is entering its 16th summer.
The academic enrichment program will run full days from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Both programs will be held at Pond Road Middle School, 150 Pond Road. The school is fully air-conditioned.
“Education in Robbinsville extends well beyond the traditional school calendar,” said Robbinsville Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Patrick Pizzo.
“Learning is a year-round commitment, and I commend Pamela Elmi and her team for developing high-quality summer programs that benefit our students. I encourage families to take advantage of these opportunities,” Pizzo said.
Registration for the summer programs opens Feb. 13.
More information is available on the Robbinsville Extended Day website or by contacting Elmi at 609-632-0910, ext. 2215.
