Summer Programs

Montessori School of Northampton Summer Programs

Summer at the Montessori School of Northampton:

SUMMER PROGRAMS 2008

Children's House
June 23-August 15
Ages 2.9-6

The children will join our skilled and inspired staff for fun in the sun, shade and water. Each two-week session features a field trip and a resident artist in music, crafts, nature, movement or theatre who works with the children on theme-related projects. Our program has a low child-to-teacher ratio so our staff can give lots of individualized attention and create a relaxed summer pace for the children. The program features fun outdoor play in a park-like setting with a garden, nature exploration areas, wading pools, water play (afternoon only), and a large children's playground. We offer indoor fun in one of the best-equipped, most beautiful classroom environments in the Pioneer Valley. Our Children's House program offers different themes for each 2-week session. Register for as many sessions as you would like.

Session I Bugs and Bark (June 23-July 3; we are closded July 4)
Session II Rocks, Rivers and Dinosaurs (July 7-18)
Session III The Human Body (July 21-August 1)
Session IV Ocean Adventures (August 4-15)

Art Week
Session I June 23-27
Session II June 30-July 3
Ages 6-9

The MSN Art Week is a five-day art course designed for children to experience different art styles and mediums. Each morning's work will focus on diverse materials and techniques within a daily theme: drawing media, textiles, sculpture, painting, and mixed media. Afternoons will consist of outdoor activities, games, water play and open studio time.

Dramatic Arts
Session I July 7 - 18
Session II July 21 - August 7
Ages 6-9

Each session the children will write, create and perform their very own play, culminating in a public performance. Originally a four-week program, Dramatic Arts is now divided into two sessions, each with an emphasis on different styles of theatre. Sign up for both sessions and your child will be part of two totally different and fun productions! From costumes and set design to practicing lines and hamming it up, we'll provide an environment for your children to stretch their creativity, learn the craft of drama and have lots of fun. In addition to theatre activities there will be lots of opportunities for water play, games, and frolicking. The Dramatic Arts program has limited enrollment, so sign up early!

For information call
413-563-4645
summer@northamptonmontessori.com