Summer Break 2026!
12 Weeks of Exploration. Endless Adventures.
Game Changers For Ages 5-12. Junior Game Changers For Ages 3-4.
The Adventure Begins This Summer Break
This summer, young explorers won’t just learn—they’ll level up. Game Changers 2026 is offered in two programs – one for our juniors, 3 to 4 years old, and another for our school-age children, 5 to 12 years old.
Both age groups will experience an immersive, hands-on summer adventure where students become the heroes of their own learning journey. Set inside a creative, gaming-world environment, we will explore air, space, land, and water through exciting challenges, activities, and real-world adventures.
Young Explorers will:
• Create their own avatar and step into the role of a game character
• Complete missions, challenges, and events designed to spark curiosity
• Learn through hands-on exploration, teamwork, and problem-solving
• Participate in special activities and field trips (on-site, outdoor, or off-site)
Big Days of Learning. Even Bigger Fun!
Screen-Free, Hands-On Learning And Games
Adventure-Driven Play And Exploration
STEAM Projects That Build Teamwork
Three Epic Adventures!
Weeks 1-4: Air & Space
Explore planets, moons, the surface of Mars, and beyond.
Weeks 4-8: Earth to the Core
Dig deep into the Earth’s systems — landforms, glaciers, and islands.
Weeks 8-12: Water Worlds
Discover water systems, the ocean, sea life, and the water cycle.
Ready to Press Start?
Join us for a summer where curiosity leads the way and every kid becomes a Game Changer!
Frequently Asked Questions
Game Changers takes place during summer break, usually between May and August, and follows your local elementary school’s break schedule. Because dates vary by location, please check with your School Director for exact timing.
Most likely! We have more than 300 schools across the nation that are offering a summer break program. You can find the closest participating location here.
The age range is generally 3 to 12 years. Both Game Changers and Jr. Game Changers offer the same curriculum, with activities and schedules adjusted to best serve each age group.
This can vary by location, so we recommend checking in with your School Director to learn what age ranges will be participating this year. But no matter the age, we know that the students will have lots of FUN!
Our summer break curriculum is built around STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math—bringing learning to life through hands-on exploration and creative discovery. This approach supports curiosity, problem-solving, and a well-rounded understanding of the world.
Activities may vary by location, but examples of what your child might experience include creating ice age trading cards, participating in our Invention Fair, rock painting, building edible Earth models, and tackling challenges like Escape the Core, an escape-room-style adventure, along with other engaging STEAM activities.
Many of our schools coordinate exciting, action-packed field trips for students during summer break. To learn if there are, or what field trips are planned, reach out to your School Director!
Each of our schools offer different levels of meal plans. Some offer breakfast, lunch, and snacks, while others require parents to pack their child’s food for the day. Reach out to your School Director, or visit your school’s page on our website, to see if meals are provided.
Our Game Changers summer program is designed for a full day of non-stop fun! Although, some of our schools may offer half-day or flexible options. It is best to check in with your School Director to learn more about the scheduling options available.
Our summer break program is open to everyone! For families that aren’t currently enrolled, we’d love for you to join us on this adventure. This is a great opportunity to learn more about a Cadence Education school near you. We offer a FlexiPass option at many of our locations, where you can purchase a 5-day pass to use over the course of 12-months. To learn more about FlexiPass, click here.
Our Promise
We provide parents with peace of mind by giving children an exceptional education every fun-filled day in a place as nurturing as home.