Summer Offerings

Theatre and Drama June 15-18
Choose your medium to express yourself!
Visit theatres and other local attractions.
Create or receive direction on how to get your dreams on stage.
Have fun or have your play filmed and presented to an audience!
Relax and work in a non-competitive atmosphere.

Music Appreciation June 21-25
Travel to hear the best music in our region.
Learn how to play an instrument in band and perform onstage.

Photography and Film June 28-July 2
Learn the basics and practice photography by evaluating and setting up a photo shoot.
Take field trips to photographer's environments and see how they master light and subject in a picture.
Activities with video will include stop-motion, how to use Claymation, and basic editing.

Become a Junior Master Gardener July 5-9
Become a master gardener with hands-on experience outdoors.
Earn gardening badges and learn about botany.
Visit local gardens and farms for tips on planting your own garden.
Participate in a Montessori classroom atmosphere.

Science Extravaganza July 12-16
This summer explore the many science opportunities around our area and on the school grounds.
Scheduled field trips to ASU in the mornings followed by afternoon science activities.
Visiting scientist will be on site to explore concepts such as botany, water quality, and microbiology.

Nature Detectives July 19-23
Explore the local beauty and nature with hikes and picnics in the mountains around us.
Learn how to tie ropes and knots.
Learn how to live off the land.
Enjoy playing in streams on a hot day.

Cooking and Health July 26-30
Campers will learn cooking skills and recipes they like to eat.
Health will be emphasized in the choice of foods and beverages.
Visit restaurants and witness an on-site chef at the school.

Art Appreciation and Creation August 2-6
Learn about the great artists of our time and create your own artwork.
Activities will include exposure to different art mediums to create art projects.
Visit local artist and witness an artist creating and discussing art on school grounds.

General Information

Enrollment Procedure
Campers are enrolled by the week, on a first come, first serve basis. Complete the registration and emergency information, one per child. Please complete both sections of the form and return it along with your non-refundable deposit of $50. Photocopies of the form are accepted. Completion of the registration form does not guarantee a space for camp. The camp agrees to reserve space for the child for the periods specified based upon space availability. However, if for any reason registration cannot be accepted by Mountain Pathways Montessori School and the registrant, your deposit will be refunded in full.

Tuition
Tuition will be due on Wednesday, one week prior to the start of each session. The camper may not attend camp, unless all fees are up to date.

Refund Policy
The enrollment is for the entire period specified and there will be no refunds or credits, except as follows: In the event that the child is unable to attend due to serious illness or injury that is confirmed in writing by the child's physician, the camp will refund or credit tuition. The dates for the registration cannot be altered.

Lunch and Snack
All campers need to bring their own lunches packed in a brown paper bag with his/her name written on it. Please do not send anything that will need to be warmed. Lunch times are flexible and will coincide with activities planned. Snack will be provided during the “Cooking and Health” week only. When events will have snack food and beverages included, parents will be informed on the first day of camp. Otherwise, plan to pack a snack. 

What to bring?
All children will be assigned a cubby in which they may keep a change of clothes, bathing suit, towel, and water shoes. Please make sure to label all your child's belongings. According to the law, sunscreen cannot be applied by staff, so please apply sunscreen to your child before he/she attends camp for that day.