Summer Camp Information | Gullett Elementary School

Calling all Geckos! Are you ready to start your summer off having fun and learning with our fabulous teachers? CAMP GECKO is back! We will be hosting 2 sessions of camp, June 2-6 and June 9-13. Camp will be in session from 9am-3pm with options for early drop-off (7:30AM-9AM) and late pick-up (3PM-5:30PM).

If your child is interested, please complete the Google Sign Up of their top 3 (at least) options for sessions 1 & 2. We will need to make sure a camp session fills, and we will select students by a lottery if there are more students that are interested in a session. The Sign Up closes on March 28th. We will notify you of the session(s) your child can be enrolled in and you will be sent information on how to pay through School Cash Online and finalize your enrollment.

Camp Gecko Registration Information -

Session 1 - June 2-6, 2025 (5 day camp) $275
Session 2 - June 9-13, 2025 (5 day camp) $275

Early Arrival 7:30-9:00 am: $155 per session
Late Pick Up 3:00-5:30 pm: $165 per session

Campers who register for Early Arrival or Late Stay join staff for outdoor/gym play time, board games, and discussion and reflection on the students' day at camp.

Camp Registration and Payment Info:

Camp registration may be paid via cash, check made out to “Gullett Elementary” or online at austinisd.schoolcashonline.com. You will be notified via email with additional details and when it is time for you to pay.
Financial assistance for students will be offered. Please check the box on the Google Form.
Gecko Camp is open to all Austin area students and not limited to Gullett students.
Campers should bring a lunch, water bottle and snacks everyday. They should also wear sunscreen and bug spray and dress according to the weather.
After completing the Registration Form, wait for confirmation of which camp you got, then families will need to create an account on School Cash Online and pay for tuition. After tuition is paid, families will receive a receipt online you will be able to print and that will serve as camp confirmation. No changes are allowed after camp is paid. Cancellations are accepted until May 2nd.
If before May 2nd, a camper is unable to attend and camp payment has been made, a WRITTEN/EMAILED request must be made in order for a refund to be issued. The refund will not include the online service fee. After May 2nd, no refunds will be given unless the vacancy is filled by another student.

Please contact Samantha Greenleaf (samantha.greenleaf@austinisd.org) or Courtney Rose (courtney.rose@austinisd.org) with questions regarding logistics and enrollment, and Carrie Francis (carrie.francis@austinisd.org) for any questions regarding payment.

students with garden flowers and vegetables

Camp Session Descriptions

Camp Gecko Sessions: Please note sessions are offered for the grade your child will be entering NEXT YEAR

Session	Teachers	Grade Level	Description
The Land of Unicorn and Rainbows	Shenell Harvey Lisa Frederick Sheryl Harris-Williams	Rising PK-3	The land of Unicorns & Rainbows, will be overjoyed to have your child join us, June 9th - 13th! We are so excited, as we get ready to enjoy cooking, coloring, games, painting, and a field trip!!! We have so much more planned. After all, it's summer!
Camp IMAGINATION!	Emily Rowell Alaina Engdall	Rising K-2	Has your gecko been hard at work this spring?? Are they in need of a creative brain break??? Sign them up for Camp Gecko - IMAGINATION! This camp welcomes students that love to read, imagine, create, tell stories, learn, and play. Students will fill their days in Camp IMAGINATION! with the opportunity to create crafts using oil pastels, felt, watercolors, clay, glitter and more! In addition to crafts, students will also have creative STEM build options such as magnatiles, cardboard, wooden blocks, Lego, Keva planks, and marble runs, as well as time to read, pretend, and create!
Play and Learn!	Alisha Williams Amy Whitsett Tarin Schoen	Rising K-3rd	Join us for an unforgettable summer full of adventure and discovery! Our Summer Camp offers a fun-filled day of outdoor exploration, creative crafts, engaging books, exciting experiments, and so much more. Each day, campers will have the chance to play, learn, and grow as they dive into hands-on activities that spark curiosity and creativity. Whether it's discovering nature, experimenting with science, or crafting unique projects, there's something for every child to enjoy. Come make memories, build friendships, and explore the world around you this summer!
Study Abroad (week 2)	Sophia Gase Caitlin Harris	Rising 4th-5th	Travel across the world all from a classroom! Immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of two countries everyday. We'll create art, play games, make and eat traditional dishes of multiple countries from all over the globe! Come study abroad with us!
Nature STEAM Camp (week 1)	Nicki Leatherwood Aaron Ravare	Rising 4th-6th	Join us as we dig around in the school gardens, do garden crafts, cook, do fun science experiments, play coding games, and build with Legos, flex our artistic muscles doing fun summer crafts and enjoying some open art studio time.
STEAM Summer 2025 Olympics!	Alli Fischer Alice Sanderson Victor Moreno	Rising K-6th	Calling all future Olympians and problem solvers alike! Spend a week with friends engaged in daily challenges that will allow your athleticism and creativity to shine! Campers can expect to engage in STEAM activities that will tap into their physical, creative, scientific, and artistic gifts. Additionally, campers will get to learn about the history of the Olympics and famous Olympians while working in teams where everyone’s strengths have a chance to shine. Returning campers this year can expect updated sports (think soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, and more!), STEAM activities (want to build a bobsled?), and fun!
Edible Science and Art!	Jennifer Botchway	Rising 3-5	Welcome to Edible Science & Art week where kids can really eat their science experiments! Kids question the world around them every day and there is so much to learn through experimentation with simple materials. From making food in a bag (bread, ice cream, popcorn), rock cycle bars and candy geodes; to science experiments about DNA, the rock cycle, and candy science; to crafts like edible necklaces and slime. We will make or create 1-2 experiments/crafts each day and have samples to bring home to share with the family.