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Montessori Summer Camp

Summer Camp

This summer program for the primary children, ages 2 ½ -7 years, provides continuity in your child’s Montessori experience and consistency in their environment while providing plenty of summer fun. This is a great introduction to Montessori for those not enrolled in our school year programs.

Integral to Montessori is respect for one another and the environment around us, whether that is in the classroom, nature or our own homes. We will embrace the natural inquisitiveness of young minds by exploring the world around us and being guided through this journey by Montessori trained teachers.

The campers will incorporate the Montessori philosophy and materials with summer activities such as cooking, gardening, water play, art, music, and more. 

Weekly Day Camp Program options:

All programs are 5 days a week, with the exception of the Extended Hours.

• Half day ~ All campers attended at least half day. Arrival is at 9am, and dismissal is at 12 noon.
• Add Lunch ~ Campers are welcome to stay until 1pm. This allows them to have lunch with their friends and play at recess. (Lunch is not provided by camp).
• Full Day ~ Campers who want a full day experience can sign up to stay until 3pm. Younger children will nap during this time, while older childern will continue to explore and do projects.

Location

VFKH Montessori Camp and Enrichment Programs are hosted at our beautiful Limerick campus. This campus provides a serene natural environment on three acres for the children.

    188 W. Ridge Pike

    Limerick Pa, 19468

Camp Dates 

Enrichment programs*

These week long programs are offered for children who will be in 1st through 6th grade in Sept. 2012. Each Enrichment has a minimum of 4 children and a maximum of 10.

Music! Music! Music! ~ June 11-15 
  9am - 12noon  With Mrs. Kelly Nastasi
Are you interested in music? Do you love to listen to and make great sounds? Along with learning how to read a staff, learning major scales, rhythm and notation, we will practice singing, keyboard, guitar and rhythm instruments.

Bio: Mrs. Nastasi has been studing music since elementary school, singing in chours, taking piano lessons, and taking guitar lessons since her late teens. She has studied music theory and taught music in the Montessori enviroment for 8.5 years. She has been providing guitar lessons for multiple years. 

Moviemaking In My Hands ~ June 18 -22

9am - 3pm...with Ariana Hamidi

Let's make films! Opportunities for fun, interaction, and creative expression as children enjoy hands-on experience with cinematography, sound, editing, speacial effects, performance and animation including drawing, cutouts, and claymation. Students will share their productions with parents and friends at a screening on the last day.

Bio: Mrs. Hamidi is a film/video artist and poet who has been teaching for the last decade. Her award-winning films have been shown at festivals throughout the world including Rotterdam, New York, Beijing, and many others.

Math is Fun ~ June 25 - 29
9am - Noon...with Ms. Molly Kelly
Children will discover the fun that can be had with numbers and math concepts. Whether it be through games, like Sudoku, or pairing their math knowledge with their creativity to set word problem challenges.

Bio: Miss Molly has always had a love for Math, which led to her obtaining a M.S. in Quantitative Finance. Prior to VFKH, she worked with multiple education programs in Mass., including starting her own Math program.

Theatre Week ~ August 13 - 17 
9am - 3 pm...with Mrs. Maria Greenland
Join us for a new and fun way to let those creative juices flow. The childrens will hone their acting skills, while also learning costume and set design. Let the fun begin! 

Bio: Mrs. Greenland has been involved with stage productions since her eatly teens. Weather puppeteering, acting, or back stage, there is not an aspect she has not been involved in. This will be her second summer leading this program, and she is looking forward to it!

Viva La Frence ~ August 20 - 24 
9am - Noon ... with Katie Crawford
Children will embark on a voyage through French language and cultures. Students are immersed in the French language by participating in carefully designed interactive activities and hands-on projects designed to educate and entertain. Children will also explore the French culture through arts and crafts, stores, culinary workshops, as well as lots of games--all in French!

Bio: Mrs. Crawford is a bilingual French teacher who grew up in France. She has a B.S. in French and has taught French at berlitz language school. 

*Each Enrichment program has a minimum of 3 children and a maximum of 10

Programs and Prices

How to enroll: The application can be found below. Sign and submit the application form with one week's fee to:

    VFKH Montessori School 
    188 West Ridge Pike 
    Limerick, Pa. 19468

Due dates: Please submit applications by May 1st. Applicants will be accepted after that time, if space allows. (Dates may be added after submitting application)

    • Balance for Weeks 1-3 due May 1st 
    • Balance for Weeks 4-7 due June 1st 
    • Balance for Weeks 8-11 due July 1st

What Next? An email confirmation will be sent when your application is received. All additional information will be mailed to you prior to the start of camp. If you have any questions please call or email the office.

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2. VFKH Summer Camp 2012 Application

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