5th Grade Science Camp

Pali Institute in Running Springs, CA

April 21-23 2023

Kimberly's 5th grade team, Principal Kamper, and the PTA have partnered to give students 2 options when it comes to a hands-on STEM-focused experience at Pali Institute for our 5th grade students. Kimberly Elementary is coordinating the one-day trip and Kimberly PTA is coordinating the extended-stay option. Science camp is not required and any student who doesn't wish to participate will attend a normal school day and participate in on-campus STEM activities organized by the fifth-grade team.

Option 1: One-day trip to Pali Institute on April 21, 2023

  • Kimberly Elementary coordinated.

  • Cost $150

  • Students will participate in 2-3 science classes.

  • Students will depart Kimberly Elementary via bus at 9:00 AM and return that evening, after school hours, around 5:00 PM.

  • Lunch is provided by Pali.

Option 2: Three-day trip to Pali Institute April 21 - 23, 2023

  • This trip includes the one-day Kimberly Elementary trip and an additional two days, coordinated by Kimberly PTA.

  • Cost $390 ($150 for the one-day + additional $240 for the extended stay)

  • Students will participate in 7 day classes and 2 evening classes, including the Ropes Course, Astronomy Class, and Animal Adaptations.

  • Students will depart Kimberly Elementary via bus at 9:00 AM with the one-day group and return Sunday afternoon.

  • All meals and snacks will be provided by Pali.

More information

Take a look at the Informational Slides from the Parent Info Night for more information on Pali Institute and the options available for your student.

Pali Info Night

Payment Plans

Payments will be collected on the following days both before and after school outside the Kimberly office. The payments for the one-day trip will be made to RUSD. The additional payments for the extended stay will be made to Kimberly PTA.

Important Dates

  • January 31 or February 1: Deposit due

  • March 7 or March 8: Final payment due

Payment plan for the 1-day option

  • Deposit: $70 cash or cashier's check payable to RUSD

  • Final Payment: $80 cash or cashier's check payable to RUSD

Payment plan for the 3-day option

  • Deposit: $70 cash or cashier's check payable to RUSD and $130 PayPal, cash, or cashier's check payable to Kimberly PTA

  • Final Payment of $80 cash or cashier's check payable to RUSD and $110 PayPal, cash, or cashier's check payable to Kimberly PTA


Still trying to decide?

Check out Kimberly Elementary 5th graders at Pali in 2019.

If you still have questions, feel free to contact KimberlyElementaryPTA@gmail.com and we will get you the answers you need!