Summer Program
Preschool Summer Program
For the three and four year old, consistency is very important. The
child takes comfort when his or her classroom environment, schedule,
and teachers stay constant. For this reason, we make it a priority,
budget willing, to keep our excellent school year staff on for the summer.
From the child's perspective, the summer program day feels much like all the
other days at MCH. There is, however, an exciting change for the
child, during the summer months. Programmatically, we divide the
summer into three sessions in which unit subjects are introduced. In
other words, we focus less on the Montessori curriculum and shift more
toward a summer camp like curriculum. Please see the link above for
upcoming summer themes. Because the summer is so similar to the school
year, many families use this program to transition to the school before the
academic year begins.
Elementary Summer Program
At MCH, we believe that summer is a time to learn, grow, and be with friends but most importantly, it is a time to have fun. Our Elementary Program offers a nice alternative to the all too hectic modern lifestyle. It is a place where children gather, where their ideas are heard and valued and where learning and play go hand in hand.
Our educational component offers children the opportunity to explore new ideas and develop skills. The children take the lead in determining which direction their learning goes. We offer inspiration and the materials and the children move forward from there. Along with the educational component, the children will have plenty of unstructured time to relax with friends, play games, read, do arts and crafts, etc.
The out-of-doors comprises a large component of our program. Children love to be outside in the warm air, enjoying the sensory experiences of sand and water, exercising their muscles, searching under rocks for insects, and exploring the many adventures that await in their imaginations.
Our outdoor classroom (scheduled to be completed by the summer) is an all natural area with sand and water, stumps and boulders, art and quiet areas and even a stage for performances. There are several gardens including a rain garden and butterfly garden that the children will tend and help develop.
The children will enjoy weekly swimming at the YMCA and field trips to supplement our units. We also might take walking field trips to play miniature golf, have picnics at Odana Park or take a trip to Michael's for frozen custard. Come and join us for a fun filled summer experience!
