Summer Camp: June 4 through August 17, 2012
Travel the World!
A summer of discovery, outdoor adventures, and hands-on learning, for ages 2 - 11.
Daily schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (doors open at 8:45 a.m.)
AM Care: 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m.
PM Care: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Summer time ... when learning is fun!
Children want to learn, to know, to do it themselves; they hunger for new experiences and new knowledge. This "need to know" does not stop just because it's the summer! Our Summer Camp provides the safe and fun activities that kids love, led by a trained adult staff of Montessori teachers and assistants.
This summer, we will "Travel the World!" Using props, stories, photos, projects, and games, we will take a trip down the Amazon, climb Mt. Everest, explore the Grand Canyon, and go on an African safari - all from the safety of summer camp, powered by childhood, and fueled by our unlimited imaginations!
Mornings will include stories, learning activities, hands-on discoveries, outdoor explorations, cooperative games, and creative projects. In the afternoons, older campers continue their hands-on learning with traditional and Montessori materials while younger campers nap or rest. All of the activities are carefully tailored to each age group.
Whether at the park, on the lawn, or indoors ... children are always learning! At our Summer Camp, children learn while having fun!
| PARENTS: Did you know that over the summer your child can forget up to 25% of what he/she learned at school that year? Fight the "brain drain" with our Summer Camp! Give your child an imaginative, inspiring, hands-on learning experience that is both memorable and fun! |
Campers will be grouped by age
Sparrows: 2-3 years old (Sparrows do not have to be potty-trained. There is an additional charge for children in diapers or in potty-training.)
Robins: 3-6 years old (Robins and older must be fully potty-trained.)
Eagles: 6-11 years old
Summer Camp Fees
| Half Day 9-12 | Full Day 9-3 | AM Care | PM Care | |
| Per Week | $200 | $263 | $35 | $85 |
| Any 4 weeks | $776 | $1,020 | $140 | $340 |
| Any 8 weeks | $1,536 | $2,020 | $280 | $680 |
| All 11 weeks | $2,090 | $2,750 | $385 | $935 |
** Children in diapers or "toilet training": add $15 per week **
Part-time discount: For 3 days a week, deduct 10%.
Sibling discount: After the first child, take 5% off total camp fees for each sibling. The discount will apply to the child(ren) with the lower fees.
Payment deadlines:
Registration form with $200 deposit - due Mar. 28. (Deduct the deposit from your final payment)
First half payment - due Apr. 30.
Second half payment (less deposit) - due June 1.
All payments are nonrefundable. There are no credits or refunds for absences. There are no discounts for weeks with holidays. Late payments are subject to a late fee.
Click here for the Summer Registration Form
Weekly Themes
Each week, we will go on an adventure of discovery to learn about other places. Activities will include a variety of hands-on discovery and learning activities, hands-on projects, science activities, arts and crafts, food projects, and outdoor games and adventures. Children have lunch at noon. After lunch, younger children rest and nap, while older children continue their learning adventures with Montessori lessons and other activities.
Week #1 – June 4-8: Discover Maryland! From the mountains to the ocean, from the forests to the bay – our home state offers many beautiful things to see, do, and explore.
Week #2 – June 11-15: Into the Grand Canyon! Learn about rocks and geology and the power of water and wind, and take a tour of the majestic Grand Canyon.
Week #3 – June 18-22: Explore the Everglades! We’ll spend a week discovering the rich palette of life and native culture in this “river of grass.”
Week #4 – June 25-29: Cruise the Caribbean! We’ll learn about boats, island life, and tropical climes. Will there be pirates?
Week #5 – July 2-6: (no camp on July 4) See the Sights of Europe! Majestic old castles, famous landmarks, the Alps, and the Mediterranean Sea – just some of the amazing places to discover!
Week #6 – July 9-13: Explore Indonesia! We will learn about exotic animals and amazing plants in the jungles of east Asia.
Week #7 – July 16-20: An African Safari! From desert to grasslands to the Okavango Delta, we will explore parts of wild Africa.
Week #8 – July 23-27: Climb the Himalayas! Spend a week at base camp, climb the world’s tallest mountain, and discover the neighboring lands and peoples.
Week #9 – Jul. 30-Aug. 3: A Trip Down the Amazon! What animals will we encounter, what native peoples will we meet, as we travel the length of the Amazon through South America?
Week #10 – Aug. 6-10: Expedition to the North Pole! Head to the top of the world! We will learn about water and ice, polar bears, seals, and consider what it’s like to have a 6-month day!
Week #11 – Aug. 13-17: Explore the Ocean! Before we return home, we’ll take a trip underwater through the vast ocean – a strange and exotic place!