2026 Summer Registration Packets will be available starting March 2, 2026! Navigate to our "How to Register" page for more information.
2026 Summer Care Weekly Themes
Viking Discovery Program Summer Care operates throughout the weeks of the school-year break. Each week features a designated theme that guides our curriculum planning, including visiting experts, selected literature, hands-on activities, and enrichment experiences. Because our program is designed exclusively for school-age students, activities are developmentally appropriate and intentionally structured to keep children engaged, active, and excited to learn all summer long.
May 26 – 29 : Safari
June 1 – 5 : Cooking
June 8 – 12 : Bugs
June 15 – 19 : Garden
June 22 – 26 : Farm
June 29 – July 2 : Patriotic
July 6 – July 10 : Beach
July 13 – 17 : Science
July 20 – 24 : Rockstar
July 27 – 31 : Food
August 3 – 7 : Transportation
August 10 – 12 : Space
2026 Summer Care Field Trips
This summer, Viking Discovery Program students will enjoy three exciting off-site field trip experiences designed to spark fun, curiosity, and connection. On Friday, May 29, we will visit The Amazing Pizza Machine for a day of interactive games and team-building fun. On Friday, June 26, students will have the unique opportunity to enjoy a private theatre rental to watch Toy Story 5 together — a memorable big-screen experience just for our group. Then, on Friday, July 17, we will explore The Luminarium, where hands-on science exhibits will encourage creativity, problem-solving, and discovery. These special outings are thoughtfully planned to complement our weekly themes and provide students with engaging, shared experiences beyond the classroom walls.
Fun Facts About Summer Care
Two nutritious, USDA-approved snacks and a complete lunch are provided daily. The Viking Discovery Program has partnered with local business, Guppies. to cater fresh, homemade lunches for our students. The cost of snacks and lunch is included in tuition.
Students enjoy an active summer schedule. We visit the local pool three times per week for supervised free swim and walk students to and from designated swimming lesson sessions. We also transport students to and from district summer school programs. Transportation for all off-site field trips is provided by School District 145, ensuring safe and reliable travel for our students in buses and with drivers they are familiar with.
Viking Discovery is dependable, affordable, and convenient — the right choice for summer care. Fully licensed by the State of Nebraska, the program is operated by the School District 145 Foundation for Education. The Foundation collaborates with district teachers and administrators to fund educational opportunities that fall outside the annual district budget. Notably, 100% of the net profits generated by the Viking Discovery Program are reinvested directly into School District 145. Tuition rates are set by the Foundation to remain competitive with similar programs while remaining accessible to the families we serve.
Please note: Students must have completed the 2025–2026 school year in order to enroll in 2026 Summer Care. Incoming 2026–2027 kindergarten students are not eligible to attend Summer Care 2026.
