🎒 Back to School Camp: Mental & Emotional Strength for the New Year

Start the School Year with Confidence and Emotional Balance!

The transition from one school year to the next brings a silent wave of emotions for children—from the excitement of new beginnings to hidden fears, stress, and anxieties.

Our Back to School Camp is specifically designed as a mindful bridge. It provides a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment where children can process the year that passed and build the mental and emotional resilience they need to step into the upcoming school year feeling completely secure, capable, and confident.

🎯 Program Focus & Benefits

Through mindful art projects, conscious reading, and targeted emotional intelligence activities, our program focuses on:

• Emotional Awareness for New Beginnings: Helping children identify, understand, and express what they are feeling about the upcoming academic transition.

• Managing Fears and Anxieties: Equipping them with practical neuro-educational tools and breathing techniques to process stress and social pressure.

• Building Confidence and Social Connections: Strengthening self-esteem and peer communication skills to ensure a positive social return to the classroom.

• Smooth School Transitions: Turning intimidation into optimism, making the first day of school an empowering experience.

🗓️ Schedule & Age Groups

To ensure deep, personalized attention, our camp is strictly limited to 10 children per group. We offer two distinct, age-appropriate brackets following the same successful structure as our summer camp:

• Little Fireflies (Ages 5–8)

  • Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Focus: Foundational emotional regulation, creative expression, and routine confidence.

• Growing Fireflies (Ages 9–12)

  • Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  • Focus: Advanced stress management, social-emotional navigation, and personal resilience.

Available Weeks:

• Week 1: July 27 – July 31

• Week 2: August 3 – August 7

💰 Tuition & Special Offers

✨ Early Bird Special (Available until JULY 20): $245 / week Save immediately by securing your child’s spot early!

• Regular Tuition: $265 / week (after June 20)

• Sibling Discount: Enjoy a 10% discount for brothers and sisters registering together.

🔒 Secure Your Child’s Spot Today

Spaces fill up quickly due to our strict 10-camper limit per group. Give your child the gift of emotional readiness.

A Summer That Matters: Emotional & Neuroscience Camp 2026

Bilingual Education from the Heart

This summer, Fireflies invites your child to experience a transformative journey of emotional learning, creativity, and discovery. Our camp is designed to help children understand their emotions, strengthen self-confidence, and develop essential self-regulation skills in a safe, nurturing, and bilingual environment.

At Fireflies, we ensure emotional safety by supporting children in their native language (English or Spanish), making the learning experience truly meaningful.

The Fireflies Difference

Fireflies is not a traditional camp. While others focus only on entertainment, we empower children through:

• ✨ Emotional Education: Building a foundation for life.

• ✨ Creativity & Self-Expression:Art with purpose.

• ✨ Mindfulness & Movement: Connecting body and mind.

• ✨ Neuroscience-Based Learning: Understanding how we work.

Age Groups & Schedule

To ensure a developmentally appropriate experience, children are organized into two dedicated groups:

• Group 1: Ages 5–8 🕘 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

• Group 2: Ages 9–12 🕛 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Note: Each session lasts 3 hours per day. Group size is strictly limited to 10 spots per group to ensure personalized attention.

Weekly Themes

Week 1 · Emotional Intelligence: The Foundation

📅 Dates: June 1 – June 5 During this week, children learn to recognize, understand, and manage their emotions while developing empathy and self-awareness. Through storytelling, art, and guided reflection, we explore:

• Recognizing emotions within the body.

• Understanding what our emotions are trying to communicate.

• Healthy ways to express feelings.

• Developing empathy for others.

• Practical tools for emotional regulation.

• Exploring the five core emotions: Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust.

Week 2 · My Brain & Body Connection: The Science

📅 Dates: June 8 – June 12 Children discover the fascinating way their brain and body work together to shape behavior. Through interactive neuroscience games and mindfulness, we cover:

• The Amazing Brain: How it processes the world.

• The Nervous System: Learning how to calm the body.

• The Brain-Gut Connection: How biology affects mood.

• Hormones & Emotions: The chemistry of feelings.

• Advanced Self-Awareness: Tools to feel calm, confident, and aware.

Camp Pricing & Registration

Registration

• 1 Week (5 days): $265

• 2 Weeks (Full Program): $500

Additional Options

• Single Day Option: $60 per day (Limited availability)

Sibling Discounts

• 10% OFF for the second child.

• 20% OFF for the third child.

• Final totals will be confirmed by Fireflies after reviewing your registration.

How to Register

Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Your registration is confirmed once both the form and payment are completed.

1. Fill out the form: Complete the details below. (Join to Summer Camp)

2. Wait for Confirmation: We will review and send your total.

3. Secure your spot: Complete payment to join the magic.

Give Your Child the Tools for Life

At Fireflies, we believe children deserve more than just to be “kept busy.” They deserve to be inspired. We look forward to welcoming your child to a summer of growth, connection, and joy.

Location: 15714 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78248

Contact: 210-371-4417 | fireflieseec@gmail.com

Web:www.firefliesemotions.com