Francis Parker School of Louisville

Our Musical Theater Camp is bringing "The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical" to the Goshen Campus stage this Thursday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m., and you're invited!

Based on the bestselling novel by Rick Riordan, this high-energy musical follows Percy Jackson as he discovers he’s a demigod and sets out on a quest to recover Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt before a war erupts among the gods.

Filled with unforgettable music, larger-than-life characters, and plenty of mythological mayhem, this rockin’ performance showcases the hard work and creativity of our talented campers. The performance is free and open to the public, so come support our young performers as they take the stage for an afternoon of music, adventure, and fun!

We’re wrapping up our second week of "Camp Curious," and the fun is just getting started! Our Preschool campers have enjoyed hiking around campus, splashing in the water with friends, gathering around the campfire for stories, and discovering new things through hands-on exploration. Our K–6 campers are kicking off summer with classic camp games, team-building challenges, fort building, creative crafts, and plenty of outdoor fun to celebrate the start of the season.

Francis Parker’s summer camps are open to all students in the Louisville area, and there’s still time to register for our Preschool, K–6, and Niche camps this summer!

🔗 https://www.francisparkerlouisville.org/summer-camp

Francis Parker students featured on WHAS for their contribution to the Downtown Tunes program.

Louisville Downtown Tunes program to expand with public pianos The pianos are available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. all week long.

Francis Parker School of Louisville art students once again participated in Downtown LOU's public street piano program, Downtown Tunes, painting two playable pianos inspired by Louisville institutions.

This year’s designs include a baseball-themed piano outside of the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and a Thunder Over Louisville-themed piano near the Louisville Visitor Center at 4th and Jefferson.

At this morning’s press conference outside the Slugger Museum, student-artists helped unveil the baseball-themed piano, complete with a spirited rendition of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.”

The pianos are part of Downtown Tunes, a public art initiative that places playable pianos throughout downtown Louisville for the community to enjoy daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

More info: https://louisvilledowntown.org/downtown-tunes/

2026 “CAMP CURIOUS K – 6th GRADE FULL-DAY CAMPS

Rising kindergarten through 6th grade students are welcome to participate in our dynamic summer camp programming! With space to grow, campers will experience 64 acres of summer fun through outdoor activities and field games, science and art projects, engineering and team-building challenges, music, and more!

K – 6th GRADE SESSION DESCRIPTIONS:

Session 1: Hello, Summer!
June 1 – June 5 / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Kick off summer with sunshine, friendship, and fun! Campers will enjoy classic camp games, team-building activities, creative crafts, and outdoor adventures designed to celebrate the start of the season. It’s the perfect way to launch into summer with energy and excitement. Hello, summer!

Session 2: Let’s Get Creative
June 8 – June 12 / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Imagination takes center stage! Campers will explore painting, sculpture, music, movement, and hands-on maker projects. This week encourages creativity, self-expression, and collaboration while giving campers the freedom to think outside the box.

Session 3: I Win, You Win, We Win
June 15 – June 18 / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
It’s game on! Campers will participate in friendly competitions, team challenges, obstacle courses, and cooperative games that build sportsmanship and teamwork. Whether competing or collaborating, everyone comes out a winner as we learn the value of encouragement and perseverance.

Session 4: Fort Building
June 22 – June 26 / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Fort Building: Where imaginations run wild and special spaces are brought to life! Campers team up to design and construct creative forts using a variety of materials. This week is all about collaboration, hands-on engineering, imagination, and outdoor adventure.

Session 5: Full STEAM Ahead
June 29 – July 2 / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
It’s STEAM week! Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math come together for an exciting week of discovery. Campers will experiment, build, design, and problem-solve through hands-on projects and interactive challenges that spark curiosity and innovation.

Session 6: The Best of Summer - H2-Oh-My!
July 6 – July 10 / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cool off with a splash! This water-themed week is full of exciting water games, STEM experiments, and refreshing outdoor fun. Campers dive into the science of water while enjoying some of summer’s favorite activities.

Session 7: I Spy With My Little Eye
July 13 – July 17 / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mystery and discovery await! Campers will become explorers and problem-solvers as they participate in scavenger hunts, observation challenges, puzzles, and outdoor investigations, with curiosity and teamwork leading the way.

Session 8: The Best of Summer – H2-Oh-My! – Part 2
July 20 – July 24 / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand! Splash into even more water fun with new games, creative challenges, and hands-on experiments — perfect for campers who can’t get enough of summer water adventures.

Session 9: Summer Jamboree
July 27 – July 31 / 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
We’re wrapping up summer with a celebration! Campers will revisit favorite activities, enjoy themed days, participate in team challenges and music, and take part in end-of-summer festivities. It’s a joyful grand finale filled with fun, laughter, and lasting memories.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
For more information, and to register, visit:

Summer Camp - Francis Parker School of Louisville Summer just got a lot more curious! Francis Parker’s “Camp Curious” welcomes all students in the Louisville area to a summer of exploration, imagination, and discovery in small camp sizes led by expert teachers in a nurturing, exciting environment.

Go Wyverns!

Records were made to be broken—this one took over 25 years to break. Let’s give it up for our record-breaking girls’ 4x100m relay team! Competing at the Ballard Derby Invitational Meet, freshman Abigail Haxby, juniors Ruby Pirog and Rayana Crawford, and senior Eleanor Sabo set a new school record with a time of 54.38 seconds, breaking the previous mark of 54.56 seconds. The former record had stood since 2000.

2026 PRESCHOOL CAMPS: A Season of Wonder

This summer, we invite campers into five weeks of hands-on exploration, creativity, discovery, and joyful play. Each week is thoughtfully designed around a theme that sparks curiosity and encourages imagination — from nature and art to science, community, and storytelling.

With engaging projects, collaborative experiences, and our beloved midweek water play, campers will build friendships, confidence, and lasting summer memories. It’s a season filled with wonder, laughter, and meaningful learning — the perfect blend of play and discovery.

PRESCHOOL CAMP SESSIONS

Session 1: Wonder in Nature
June 1 – June 5 / 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Campers will explore the magic of the natural world through hands-on discovery! From sensory tables and scavenger hunts to leaf printing and nature weaving, we will create, build, and observe. Midweek brings “Creek & Pond Day,” water play with floating experiments and habitat bins. We’ll end the week with a mini campsite adventure and a beautiful Nature Art Walk to celebrate our discoveries.

Session 2: Wonder in Art
June 8 – June 12 / 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
This week is all about creativity in action! Campers will experiment in a color mixing lab, collaborate on a large-scale mural, and design their own sculptures. Wednesday’s “Water as Art” transforms spray bottles, watercolor, and ice into creative tools. We’ll wrap up the week with a Pop-Up Art Gallery where campers will proudly showcase their masterpieces.

Session 3: Wonder in Science
June 15 – June 18 / 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Curiosity leads the way as campers become little scientists! From sink-or-float investigations to magnet exploration and simple engineering challenges, each day is filled with hands-on experiments. “Splash Lab” water play on Wednesday features boat races, bubble stations, and droppers for real scientific fun. The week concludes with a Little Scientists Showcase to celebrate our discoveries.

Session 4: Wonder in Community
June 22 – June 26 / 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Community comes alive through dramatic play, creativity, and kindness! Children will run a post office, create friendship bracelets, and collaborate on a kindness mural. Wednesday’s “Car Wash & Helper Day” water play highlights the important roles helpers play in our world. We’ll end the week with a joyful Community Parade and Lemonade Stand — a celebration of connection, teamwork, and caring for others.

Session 5: Wonder in Stories & Imagination
June 29 – July 2 / 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Imagination takes center stage in our final week! Campers will draw story inspiration from favorite books, design costumes, and create puppets. Midweek, water play transforms into a magical “Pirates & Mermaids” (or Fairy Garden) adventure filled with treasure hunts and small world play. Children will build cardboard castles or clubhouses before presenting their creations at our Storybook Showcase — a grand finale of creativity and storytelling.

PRESCHOOL CAMP DETAILS

- Each week runs from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., with drop-off beginning at 8:45 a.m.

- Our camps are open to children ages two through rising kindergarten.

- Campers must be two by June 1, 2026 to participate.

INFORMATION
For more information, and to register, visit: https://www.francisparkerlouisville.org/summer-camp/

QUESTIONS
Contact Renee Hennessy: [email protected]

There's Still Time to Register for "Camp Curious" This Summer!

Summer just got a lot more curious. Francis Parker’s "Camp Curious" welcomes all students in the Louisville area to a summer of exploration, imagination, and discovery in small camp sizes led by expert teachers in a nurturing, exciting environment.

VISIT: francisparkerlouisville.org/summer-camp/

www.francisparkerlouisville.org

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!

As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, we celebrate the dedicated and talented faculty who make Francis Parker School of Louisville such a special place to learn and grow. Thank you to our teachers for all that you do for our students every day.