Auburn Montessori summer camp is designed for fun , relaxation and flexibility for working parents, or non working parents who just want some structure and entertainment for their kids a few hours a week. Our curriculum this summer will be a combination of new themes and old favorites to meet everyone’s interests.
Our calendar this year will run from June 14th to August 20th, our options include 3 and 5 day, half or full day options. Three day options are T, W, Th to accommodate the best of the curriculum being offered, and facilitate consistency for young children. Mondays and Fridays will incorporate more flexible outdoor activities including wading pools and outdoor art.
We are roughing out the schedule at this time, and asking for your input as to when you would like to be here. We will complete the itinerary in the coming weeks as we see what the enrollment looks like, as staffing, activities and materials will all depend on attendance. Final enrollment commitment will be requested as of April 1st.
6/ 14 and 21: Two week session of Gardening and Nature; Big favorite and so much fun in the late spring/early summer. Our relaxation garden grows more beautiful every year, and we will be populating it with home grown butterflies and worms. Science and nature activities and specialists will be ongoing through out the two weeks.
6/28 : One week session featuring Movement and Asian culture, including the animal based exercises found in Tai Chi, games, music, Asian cuisine, relaxation and high drama movement.
7/5 Summer camp closed, day care available if needed – contact us EARLY if you want to do a small day care group with a staff member which may include off site activities.
7/12 –and 19: Music and Drama – exploration of different musical instruments, parades, singing and games, music that inspires drama, creating props and costumes to put on a musical story.
7/26: Wildlife in our woods, hiking, beaver dams, habitats, and visiting specialists to unlock the secrets of our woodlands. Nature inspired art.
8/2 and 9: Two week session focusing on the arts! Famous artists, practicing different techniques and masterpieces galore.
8/16: DOGS! Mary Doane of Project Nature and a recent graduate of Humane Education Certificate Program is joining forces with our school to address the problem of canine overpopulation and homelessness with children. Art, music, puppetry and visiting handlers will combine to give the children a sense of empowerment in moving ahead to help solve a crisis of epic proportion. Many shelters and rehab centers are already running camps, and the response has been huge. Factor in the entertainment and dramatic skills of Miss Mary and it will be one of the highest impact weeks we have ever offered! Students up through age 10 will be accepted, limit of 8. Younger students will participate in many, but not all activities.
I am very excited for Summer Camp. It is always so much fun! Tate
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