Children have fun and enjoy a nurturing, non-competitive learning environment in a unique, farm-like setting. We are happy to have available our brand new state-of-the-art gymnasium in which many of our activities will take place. Three two-week sessions are offered for ages 6 to 13 and include activities revolving around recreational sports, history, computer, cooking, arts & crafts, and music. Programs available for ages 2 to 6 include toddler & preschool programs, exploration of other countries and customs, nature discovery, games and other fun activities. Child-centered, hands-on approach. Before- and after-school care available.
Session 1 June 16-June 27
Session 2 June 30-July 11
Session 3 July 14-July 25
Cost per two-week session: Morning only- $300; afternoon only- $300; morning and afternoon- $525. Please call the school office for an application.
Session 1: June 16-27
Summer Toddler Preschool
Ages 2 and 3
Toddler hours 9:15-11:45, Monday-Friday
The Summer Toddler Preschool is designed as an introduction to the Montessori classroom or as a continuation for those children currently enrolled in the toddler program during the regular school year. The first day of the session we encourage one parent or caregiver to stay with the child. Once the children are engaged in the classroom activities, they are comfortable exploring the magic of Montessori on their own for the duration of the session. Children explore and experiment with the classroom materials while striving to improve motor skills, language abilities and socialization skills. They enjoy singing songs, reading stories and developing their artistic sensibilities. Note: Enrollment limited to 12 students per class.
Summer Montessori
Ages 3 to 5
(Primary Class)
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
Summer Montessori is an introduction for children who are new to the Montessori classroom or a continuation for children who are enrolled in our primary program during the regular school year. In the Montessori classroom, children move about and choose materials from easily accessible shelves. One child might paint, as another places beads into groups of ten to perform a math function and a third child prepares a snack, while the teacher works with a small group forming words using sandpaper letters. Children also enjoy singing, storytelling and outdoor play. All parents will be contacted by the classroom teacher prior to the first summer session. CHILDREN MUST BE FULLY TOILET-TRAINED. (NO PULL-UPS)
Around the World...Exploring Europe & South America-Ages 4 to 6
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
Don’t miss a Latin beat... From France to Brazil, this program spans the globe as children visit our southern neighbors and the countries of Europe. Children experience the food, games, crafts, music, customs and celebrations of Europe and South America. They explore the countries of a different continent each week. The last Friday of the session concludes with a grand celebration.
Indoor Sports & Journey Through Art
Ages 3 to 6
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
Children enjoy playing in our new beautiful gymnasium and then learning about artistic masterpieces! This program provides a lovely morning for little ones as they split their time in indoor sports and art. In the art portion of the program, the children will get a very basic introduction to the superstars of the art world from Leonardo da Vinci to Andy Warhol. During the sports portion of the program they will participate in many fun activities that will help to develop gross motor skills and eye-hand coordination. (NOTE: Children must be fully toilet trained. No pull-ups.)
Touring the Globe
Ages 7 to 13
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
An artistic journey around the world exploring each continent’s ancient cultures, customs and cuisine. This session will include mask making, parasol design, cooking and much more. Join us as we embark on our cultural experience.
Music & Art Rock! Songwriter's Workshop/Art Studio
Ages 8 to 13
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
This creative workshop will give students experience in writing lyrics and beginning to understand song structures and forms. Creative writing, poetry, rhythm, melody, harmony, and chord progressions will be covered to give students a broad understanding of how a song is composed. The session will end with a concert of students’ original songs and a CD recording! Students will be introduced to the principles of design as they create their own poster and CD album cover. In addition, they will receive their own art kit including pastels, paints, pencils and brushes as they explore various media. The kit is theirs to take home at the end of the session.
Discovering Wildlife: Insects & Birds
Ages 3 to 5
1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday
Why do ostriches bury their heads in the sand? How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? Are penguins really birds? Children learn more about familiar creatures and discover some fascinating new ones through arts and crafts projects and creative play techniques. From the earthworm to the eagle, this is a program that covers the ground, the sky and everything in between! CHILDREN MUST BE FULLY TOILET-TRAINED. (NO PULL-UPS)
Kaleidoscope for Kids: Soccer, Lacrosse, Recreational Sports/Computer/Cooking/Classic Games/Painting
Ages 6 to 13
1-4p.m., Monday-Friday
What an exciting array of fun activities! The classic games portion of the program includes old favorites such as jacks, hide & seek, hopscotch, cat’s cradle, pick-up sticks, capture the flag and potato sack races. The art portion will focus on discovering the world’s greatest artists through painting. Sports, computer and cooking round out this kaleidoscope of activities.
Session 2: June 30-July 11
Summer Toddler Preschool
Ages 2 and 3
9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday
The Summer Toddler Preschool is designed as an introduction to the Montessori classroom or as a continuation for those children currently enrolled in the toddler program during the regular school year. The first day of the session we encourage one parent or caregiver to stay with the child. Once the children are engaged in the classroom activities, they are comfortable exploring the magic of Montessori on their own for the duration of the session. Children explore and experiment with the classroom materials while striving to improve motor skills, language abilities and socialization skills. They enjoy singing songs, reading stories and developing their artistic sensibilities. Note: Enrollment limited to 12 students per class.
Summer Montessori
Ages 3 to 5
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
In the Montessori classroom, children move about and choose materials from easily accessible shelves. One child might paint, as another places beads into groups of ten to perform a math function and a third child prepares a snack, while the teacher works with a small group forming words using sandpaper letters. Children also enjoy singing, storytelling and outdoor play. All parents will be contacted by the classroom teacher prior to the first summer session. CHILDREN MUST BE FULLY TOILET-TRAINED. (NO PULL-UPS)
Around the World...Exploring Asia, Australia & Antarctica
Ages 4 to 6
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
From kangaroos to panda bears to penguins, the territory is covered by this program! This fun program allows children to experience the food, games, crafts, music, customs and celebrations of Asia, Australia and Antarctica. The last Friday of the session concludes with a grand celebration.
Indoor Sports & Earth Journey
Ages 3 to 6
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
Did you know that the very dinner plates you eat from were once rocks and minerals? That the planet you’re standing on is actually a giant ball of rock? This combination program gives children a lot of great exercise in our new gym and then takes them on a wondrous journey as they learn many interesting things about our planet. Through history and science, children get a very basic overview of how many things on our earth came to be. CHILDREN MUST BE FULLY TOILET-TRAINED. (NO PULL-UPS)
Yoga & Health
Ages 7 to 13
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
Join us as we explore the wonders and benefits of yoga. Each day we will learn and practice yoga postures and breathing techniques as well as nurture our minds and bodies through music and the arts. The session will include soap and journal making, screen printing and more!
Music & Art Rock!: On Stage
Ages 8 to 13
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
This is a performance-based program that includes singing and dancing...no inhibitions allowed! Singing will include microphone techniques with amplification, solo singing and singing back-up vocals to a melody singer. Songs will include selections from High School Musical I & II. Also some dance activities. In art they will create a poster and explore the principles of design by creating an ad for their music.
Discovering Wildlife: Reptiles & Amphibians
Ages 3 to 5
1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday
How does a snake see in the dark? Are lizards related to alligators? Can a turtle ever leave his shell? Children learn more about familiar creatures and discover some fascinating new ones through arts and crafts projects and creative play techniques. There’ll be no crawling along at a tortoise’s pace in this program...it’s sure to buzz right along with much excitement and fun!
Kaleidoscope for Kids: Badminton, Volleyball, Recreational Sports/Mysteries of the World/Sculpture/Computer Games & Cooking
Ages 6 to 13
1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday
Get lost in a deep exploration of the Bermuda Triangle, Stonehenge and Easter Island! Clay sculpture, water color and sand art will round out the art portion of the session. They will recreate ancient temples through art/sculpture. Who left the treasures? Where are they now? What happened to the peoples of those lost civilizations? These are all questions to be explored. Students will also play badminton and volleyball, tackle some challenging computer games and develop their culinary skills!
Session 3: July 14-July 25
Summer Toddler Preschool
Ages 2 and 3
9:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Monday-Friday
The Summer Toddler Preschool is designed as an introduction to the Montessori classroom or as a continuation for those children currently enrolled in the toddler program during the regular school year. The first day of the session we encourage one parent or caregiver to stay with the child. Once the children are engaged in the classroom activities, they are comfortable exploring the magic of Montessori on their own for the duration of the session. Children explore and experiment with the classroom materials while striving to improve motor skills, language abilities and socialization skills. They enjoy singing songs, reading stories and developing their artistic sensibilities. Note: Enrollment limited to 12 students per class.
Summer Montessori
Ages 3 to 5
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
Summer Montessori is an introduction for children who are new to the Montessori classroom or a continuation for children who are enrolled in our primary program during the regular school year. One child might paint, as another places beads into groups of ten to perform a math function and a third child prepares a snack, while the teacher works with a small group forming words using sandpaper letters. Children also enjoy singing, storytelling and outdoor play. All parents will be contacted by the classroom teacher prior to the first summer session. CHILDREN MUST BE FULLY TOILET-TRAINED. (NO PULL-UPS)
Around the World...Exploring North America & Africa
Ages 4 to 6
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
Set sail on a journey that discovers many wonders of our own continent (some well-known and others quite a surprise!) and some interesting facts about the fascinating countries of Africa. This fun program allows children to experience the food, games, crafts, music, customs and celebrations of North America and Africa. Children explore the countries of a different continent each week. The last Friday of the session concludes with a grand celebration.
Indoor Sports & Journey through the Water Cycle
Ages 3 to 6
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
Discover the journey of a single rain drop as it travels to ponds, lakes, streams, rivers or oceans. Aquatic discovery is paired with lots of fun activities in our brand new gymnasium. This aquatic adventure is a cool way to make new friends and have a great time this summer. CHILDREN MUST BE FULLY TOILET-TRAINED. (NO PULL-UPS)
The Power of Paint
Ages 7 to 13
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
During this session students will learn about contemporary American artists. We will focus on nature and landscapes and the works of Georgia O’Keefe and Bob Ross. Students will create two paintings, one in the style of each artist.
Music & Art Rock!: Dulcimer Mania
Ages 8 to 13
9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday
Students will make and paint their very own dulcimer the first week of the session! The second week they will learn strumming and picking techniques, simple note reading for the dulcimer and end the session performing songs. This folk instrument workshop is a great introduction to string instruments, and a fun and easy way to learn how to play music. $35 kit fee. Kit includes dulcimer materials, strings, pick and music instruction book.
Discovering Wildlife: Mammals & Sea Life
Ages 3 to 5
1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday
Do whales swim while they sleep? How do kangaroos carry their babies? What do Koala bears eat? Children come face to face with the marvels of the animal world! They learn more about familiar creatures and discover some fascinating new ones through arts and crafts projects and creative play techniques. From fins to feet, this is sure to be a favorite program of our preschoolers this summer. CHILDREN MUST BE FULLY TOILET-TRAINED. (NO PULL-UPS)
Kaleidoscope for Kids:Exploring with Art/Hockey, Basketball, Recreational Sports/Pirates/Mixed Media/Computer Games & Cooking
Ages 6 to 13
1-4 p.m., Monday-Friday
Students will immerse themselves in the world of pirates! Exploration will include art and literature, tales and legends, creative writing and factual accounts of famous pirates. They will have to think like a pirate who has been marooned by a ship and create their own folklore about buried treasure. Students will also create art projects using mixed media, play hockey and basketball, play some challenging computer games and develop their culinary skills! On a pirate’s code of honor, this program is sure to be chock-full of fun!
Please call for a summer brochure and application, (410) 321-8555. For additional information or other questions, please call Shari Wolf, Program Director, between 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, Phone: (410) 321-8555, ext. 107 or Fax: (410) 321-8566.
