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Looking for a unique summer experience? MCC offers a range of fantastic summer programs for all ages!
| Session | Date |
Young Explorers
(ages 2.5-5 years)
8:30am - 12:00pm |
Elementary
(Rising 1st graders & up)
8:30am - 12:00pm |
Afternoon Explorations
(ages 4 years & up)
12:00pm - 3:00pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Explorers |
July 11-14 |
Safari to Africa
Teacher: Ms. Amy |
Safari to Africa
Teacher: Ms. Sarah |
African traditions: Folk Tales and Art Teacher: Ms. Sarah |
| Drama Camp |
July 18-21 |
Theatre Arts
(combined with Elementary - ages 4 and up) Teacher: Ms. Erin |
Fun in the Sun
Teacher: Ms. Amy |
|
| Math Camp Montessori Math Week |
July 25-28 |
Montessori Refresher
Teacher: Ms. Amy |
Math Camp
Teacher: Ms. Sarah |
Montessori Math
Teacher: Ms. Sarah |
| Nature Camp | August 1-4 |
Nature Camp
Growing in the Garden Teacher: Ms. Amy |
Nature Crafts
Teacher: Ms. Sarah |
Nature Fun
Teacher: Ms. Sarah |
| Earth Science Explorers | August 8-11 |
Earth Science Explorers
Teacher: Ms. Amy |
Earth Science Explorers
Teacher: Ms. Sarah |
Earth Science Fun
Teacher: Ms. Sarah |
| Art and Story | August 15-18 |
Art and Story
Folk Tales and Fairy Tales Teacher: Ms. Amy |
Launching Literature:
Reading Comprehension Teacher: Ms. Sarah |
More Art, More Stories!
Teacher: Ms. Sarah |
Looking for a unique summer experience? MCC offers amazing summer programs! And again in 2011, MCC will be offering individual art classes. Find out more in our Art Explorers flyer.

Summer
Explorers camp sessions are led by certified Montessori teachers. Additionally, Ms. Amy has a degree in Early
Childhood Education, and Ms. Sarah has a BFA in Art Education and is MCC's Head
of School.
Summer
Camp at MCC is held Monday - Thursday, with half or full-day options. The half-day morning program runs from
Students
under the age of 4 must have permission to attend the full-day program
(Afternoon Explorations), and students under the age of 5 will have a short
rest period in the afternoon.
Half-day
camps are $139.00/ week; full day camps (Morning session plus Afternoon
Explorations) are $189.00. Ad Hoc
Add-ons are $20.00/each selected day.
Montessori
summer camps are open to all children meeting minimum age standards.
2011
Summer Camp Descriptions
Each
week focuses on an area of the Montessori curriculum. All children, 2.5 years of age or older, are
invited to attend the MCC Summer Camps for their age group. Prior Montessori schooling is not required.
Young Explorers will have free work cycle, as
well as, lessons in all areas of the classroom - Practical Life, Sensorial,
Language, Math and Cultural. The Elementary aged camp will participate
in guided activities, experiments and projects-both individual and group.
Students
under the age of 5 years will have a short rest period in the afternoon.
Half-day
camps are $139/ week; full day camps (Morning session plus Afternoon Explorations)
are $189 and Ad Hoc afternoon add-ons are $20/selected day. Please inquire for care beyond
Session 1:
International Explorers July 11th
to 14th
International
Explorers will feature an overview of the continents with a more in-depth look
at the cultures and biomes of
Young Explorers will go on Safari to
Elementary Explorers will discover how plants,
animals and people have adapted to live in the diverse biomes of
Afternoon Explorations will bring African traditions
alive through folk tales, mask-making, music and more!
Session 2: Drama
Camp July
18th to 21st
Drama
camp is held for students ages 4 and up.
Taught by an experienced thespian, Drama helps students develop
confidence, verbal expression and communication skills! Drama campers will participate in daily
theatre games, instruction on the anatomy of a play and will act out a short
skit at the end of the session.
Afternoon Explorations We will have Fun in the Sun!
Students will participate in games, outdoor play, and free choice activities.
Session 3: Montessori
Math Week July 25th
to 28th
Young Explorers, whether new or returning to
the Montessori classroom, will benefit by attending the Montessori Refresher Camp.
Materials that promote language and math skills will be presented, such
as calendars, clocks and charts.
Students will practice using courteous social interactions and use
practical life skills while enjoying sensorial and mathematical explorations!
Math Camp for Elementary will feature a variety of fun activities that will
engage the students' interest and curiosity, as well as boost math skills! Each day, a new math concept will be
introduced (such as estimation, decimal system, measurement, etc.) followed by
several follow-through activities. Daily
hands-on geometry lessons will include both group and individual projects.
Afternoon Explorations will extend our mathematical
pursuits into even more fun activities-- fraction snacks, math arts &
crafts as well as games that feature sequencing, problem-solving, and
patterning!
Session 4: Nature
Explorers August 1st to 4th
Young Explorers will be Getting to Know the Outdoors. Nestled
on 4+ acres, our school gives children access to gardens, orchard trees, fields
and more during this camp. Children
participate in gardening, caring for animals, crafts and Montessori activities
daily.
Elementary campers will also enjoy the
outdoors through nature walks, working in the garden and finding both materials
and inspirations for Nature Crafts. These crafts will include flower pressing,
handcrafts, nature printing, and making handmade books.
Afternoon Explorations will feature more Nature fun and
games, including a daily cool-off in the sprinkler!
Session 5: Earth
Science Explorers
August 8th
to 11th
Young Explorers will learn about science topics
such as rocks and minerals and weather.
Students will also enjoy Montessori activities during the morning work
cycle.
Elementary campers will get to know "How
the Earth Works" through a variety of experiments and labs. Topics such as states of matter, energy, the
Electromagnetic spectrum, the Lithosphere, volcanoes, earthquakes, and the
Atmosphere will excite students and stretch their scientific knowledge.
Earth Science Fun in the afternoon will include
highlights such as magnets, using the volcano model, and growing crystals.
Session 6: Art
and Story August 15th to 18th
Our
final session will help enrich language abilities by bringing stories alive
with storytelling and art. Young Explorers and Elementary campers
will be inspired by a daily folk tale, fairy tale or fable with a follow-up art
project, using a variety of art media.
After the daily art class, younger campers will have a daily work cycle,
followed by a group time of stories and songs.
Elementary campers will then participate
in a Launching Literature workshop,
featuring short fiction pieces. Students
will work on individual and group projects to extend their understanding and
command of reading comprehension skills.
Afternoon Explorers will enjoy More Art and More Stories!
Outdoor play and group games will round out an awesome day at camp!

Register via
our summer registration form.
Summer
Enrichment: Art
Explorers
MCC
offers affordable art classes taught by an experienced Montessori teacher with
a degree in Art Education. All materials
and snack included. Sibling discount of
10% offered.
Art in the
Abstract
Friday
July 15,
Art
in the Abstract is about questioning what it means to create a composition that
does not have a representational image.
From squiggles to shape collages, making abstract art can free children
up to focus on color, design, texture and pattern.
Animals in Art
Saturday
July 23,
Back
by popular demand! Children love the
work of Eric Carle. His animals use
collage in a painterly way to depict simple and accessible scenes. Children will get inspired to go collage-
crazy in this art class!
ART CAMP I:
Impressionism
Friday
July 29,
This
full day workshop includes a morning art class, lunch, outdoor time, an
afternoon group project and a daily art history lesson, highlighting the works
of an Impressionist artist.
Paint like
Pollock
Friday
August 12,
Exploring
Abstract Expressionism helps students feel free to explore new art ideas and
methods. Jackson Pollock, famous for his
Action Paintings, will inspire students to put paint on canvas in new
ways. Warning: this class will be MESSY.
ART
Friday
August 19,
This
is a full-day camp devoted to exploring the world of color! We will paint with tempera, watercolor, draw
with oil pastel and colored chalk pastels and collage with colored paper, while
utilizing color combinations from the color wheel. $49
Limited spaces!
If you have any
questions, please contact us at 794-8661 or mail@mcftc.org.
Register via
our summer registration form.