Summer Enrichment
Dates: June 15-19
What makes a design not only clever and sturdy, but also a springboard for confidence, communication, and collaboration? During Friendship Engineers Lab Summer Enrichment, students will step into the roles of engineers, problem-solvers, and collaborators tackling hands-on challenges that integrate STEAM learning, speech and language development, and social skills.
Guided by Molly Stuckey, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and social skills expert, and Dr. Samantha Hayes, a certified teacher and educational specialist, campers receive expert support to think critically, express ideas clearly, and work successfully with peers—all in a small-group, engaging environment. This is a premium camp experience, designed to provide 20 hours of individualized, expert-led instruction.
Across five days, kids will:
Lunch: Please send a packed lunch for a short, minds-on/hands-off lunch break.
All materials are included.
Space is limited to ensure every child gets personalized guidance and meaningful engagement.
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Friendship Builders |
2152 Dupont Dr #245,
Irvine, CA 92612
What makes a design not only clever and sturdy, but also a springboard for confidence, communication, and collaboration? During Friendship Engineers Lab Summer Enrichment, students will step into the roles of engineers, problem-solvers, and collaborators tackling hands-on challenges that integrate STEAM learning, speech and language development, and social skills.
Guided by Molly Stuckey, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and social skills expert, and Dr. Samantha Hayes, a certified teacher and educational specialist, campers receive expert support to think critically, express ideas clearly, and work successfully with peers—all in a small-group, engaging environment. This is a premium camp experience, designed to provide 20 hours of individualized, expert-led instruction.
Across five days, kids will:
- Strengthen speech and language skills through guided explanation, reflection, and storytelling
- Develop stronger social skills: good sportsmanship, how to include yourself, appropriate touch and proximity, reacting to peers, and social filters
- Design and test engineering challenges while practicing teamwork and communication
- Collaborate on creative builds that require problem-solving, flexibility, and perspective-taking
- Take home their own inventions and see firsthand the power of planning, testing, and iterating
Lunch: Please send a packed lunch for a short, minds-on/hands-off lunch break.
All materials are included.
Space is limited to ensure every child gets personalized guidance and meaningful engagement.
Dates: July 13-17
What happens when imagination meets invention, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving? During Mission: Imagination Station Summer Enrichment, students step into a world of creativity where ideas become tangible projects and group storytelling comes to life. This small-group camp blends STEAM challenges with communication and social skill development.
Guided by Molly Stuckey, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and social skills expert, and Dr. Samantha Hayes, a certified teacher and educational specialist, campers receive expert support to think critically, express ideas clearly, and work successfully with peers—all in a small-group, engaging environment. This is a premium camp experience, designed to provide 20 hours of individualized, expert-led instruction.
Across five days, kids will:
Lunch: Please send a packed lunch for a short, minds-on/hands-off lunch break.
All materials are included.
Space is limited to ensure every child receives personalized guidance and meaningful engagement.
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Friendship Builders |
2152 Dupont Dr #245,
Irvine, CA 92612
What happens when imagination meets invention, collaboration, and hands-on problem-solving? During Mission: Imagination Station Summer Enrichment, students step into a world of creativity where ideas become tangible projects and group storytelling comes to life. This small-group camp blends STEAM challenges with communication and social skill development.
Guided by Molly Stuckey, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and social skills expert, and Dr. Samantha Hayes, a certified teacher and educational specialist, campers receive expert support to think critically, express ideas clearly, and work successfully with peers—all in a small-group, engaging environment. This is a premium camp experience, designed to provide 20 hours of individualized, expert-led instruction.
Across five days, kids will:
- Practice explaining their ideas clearly, listening to peers, and adapting their thinking in group projects
- Develop social skills like collaboration, perspective-taking, and problem-solving in a structured, supportive environment
- Invent characters, settings, and systems, then bring them to life through building, design, and interactive storytelling
- Take home their own creations and see how imagination paired with teamwork can lead to real results
Lunch: Please send a packed lunch for a short, minds-on/hands-off lunch break.
All materials are included.
Space is limited to ensure every child receives personalized guidance and meaningful engagement.
Dates: August 10-14
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Friendship Builders |
2152 Dupont Dr #245,
Irvine, CA 92612
2025-2026 Grades: Current 1-5
What does it take to work successfully as a team? During Teamwork Quest Summer Enrichment, students embark on a collaborative adventure filled with hands-on challenges that can only be solved through communication, cooperation, and shared problem-solving. This small-group camp blends STEAM-based activities with intentional social and communication skill practice.
Guided by Molly Stuckey, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and social skill expert, and Dr. Samantha Hayes, a certified teacher and educational specialist, campers receive expert support to think critically, express ideas clearly, and work successfully with peers—all in a small-group, engaging environment. This is a premium camp experience, designed to provide 20 hours of individualized, expert-led instruction.
Across five days, kids will:
Lunch: Please send a packed lunch for a short, minds-on/hands-off lunch break.
All materials are included.
Space is limited to ensure every child receives personalized guidance and meaningful engagement.
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Location: Friendship Builders |
2152 Dupont Dr #245,
Irvine, CA 92612
2025-2026 Grades: Current 1-5
What does it take to work successfully as a team? During Teamwork Quest Summer Enrichment, students embark on a collaborative adventure filled with hands-on challenges that can only be solved through communication, cooperation, and shared problem-solving. This small-group camp blends STEAM-based activities with intentional social and communication skill practice.
Guided by Molly Stuckey, a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and social skill expert, and Dr. Samantha Hayes, a certified teacher and educational specialist, campers receive expert support to think critically, express ideas clearly, and work successfully with peers—all in a small-group, engaging environment. This is a premium camp experience, designed to provide 20 hours of individualized, expert-led instruction.
Across five days, kids will:
- Practice following multi-step directions, clarifying misunderstandings, and supporting peers
- Strengthen social skills such as turn-taking, leadership, encouragement, and conflict resolution
- Tackle cooperative STEAM challenges that require planning, flexibility, and teamwork
- Build confidence navigating group settings in a supportive, structured environment
- Through guided play, reflection, and team-based problem-solving, campers learn that success doesn’t come from working alone, it comes from working together.
Lunch: Please send a packed lunch for a short, minds-on/hands-off lunch break.
All materials are included.
Space is limited to ensure every child receives personalized guidance and meaningful engagement.
To register for any of these summer camp programs, please email Molly Stuckey, M.A. CCC SLP at mstuckey3320@gmail.com and/or call at 949-500-6318.
Important Registration Information:
Your child’s spot is not reserved until both payment and the required registration form are completed. After you submit payment, you will receive an email with the registration form link. Please complete and return this form promptly. Your child may not participate until we have it on file.
Cancellation Policy:
We understand that plans can change!
- Cancellations made more than one week before the start of class will receive a refund minus a $300 deposit.
- Once the class begins, we're unable to offer refunds, but will issue credit to another enrichment session.
Thank you for your understanding as we plan and prepare for your child’s experience.
About Instructors:
Molly Stuckey, M.A, CCC-SLP
Molly is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist and founder of Friendship Builders LLC, where she helps children develop social and communication skills through small-group programs. With extensive experience supporting children in both school and clinical settings, Molly ensures that every camper has the tools to express themselves clearly, collaborate confidently, and grow socially.
Dr. Samantha Hayes, Ed.D.
Dr. Hayes is an educational specialist with 20+ years of teaching experience and the founder of Beyond the Screen Families. She designs programs that foster curiosity, critical thinking, and meaningful connections, helping children explore STE
