Summer Studio at NDA
Design • Build • Think • Create
This summer, NDA invites students to explore, create, and innovate through our brand-new Summer Studio — a hands-on learning experience led by NDA’s nationally recognized innovation educators: Dr. Navarro, Mr. Rayfield, Mr. Verdugo, and Mr. G.
Rising 1st-2nd Grade
A playful introduction to creativity, engineering, and problem-solving through tinkering and hands-on discovery. Participants will produce projects and artifacts that demonstrate their learning process and outcomes.
Rising 3rd–5th Grade
A deeper dive into design thinking and engineering practices. Students will build, test, and refine original prototypes and projects using a blend of traditional tools and current technologies, including 3D printing and coding software.
Rising 6th-8th Grade
Computer Science, AI, & Gamified Programming
An advanced introduction to computer science and coding taught by NDA’s AP Computer Science teacher. Students will learn programming concepts including artificial intelligence, logic, and problem-solving using platforms such as Minecraft Education Edition to design, code, and test interactive digital worlds.
Dates & Hours
- Week 1: June 15–19
- Week 2: June 22–26
Sign up for one or both weeks
Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Extended Care available for an additional fee of $9 per hour from: 7:30 - 9 am and/or from 3 - 6 pm
Registration and Fees
Registration is open!
- $800 per week
Important: Space is limited.
Meet the Summer Studio Faculty!
Jordan Rayfield
Community and Culture Coordinator, Teacher, Fifth Grade Science, Math, Religion, and 6A Math
