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CAMP

Science - Technology - Environment - Arts - Math + Beyond

Montessori Country Day School72 Grovers Mill Road l Plainsboro, NJ 08536 l 609.799.7990 l

plainsboro.montessoricorner.com

Summer Adventure

Dream it. Make it. Do it.

Register by March 21st and receive $25 off of each of the first 4 weeks of camp!

wonder

adventure

ideas challengesmemories

science

friendships

physical fitness

creativity

imagination

nature

community outreach

exploration

technology

wildlife

engineering

math

culinary

art

All Things

+ Beyond

Week 1 June 15 - 19

Week 2 June 22 - 26

Week 3 June 29 - July 2

Week 4 July 6 - 10

Week 5 July 13 - 17

Week 6 July 20 - 24

Week 7 July 27 - 31

Week 8 Aug 3 - 7

Week 9 Aug 10 - 14

Week 10 Aug 17 - 21

Special Features Activities

Camp S.M.arts at Montessori Country Day School offers fun-filled summer programs for children ages 5-12.

Each week, campers jump into action, participating in exciting sports programs, exploring nature, becoming involved in performing and creative arts, playing a part in group activities, and attending special events.

Our campers have the opportunity to expand their horizons during the summer, embarking on new adventures, and having fun! Our exceptional program and dedicated staff create an environment that forges lifelong friendships among our campers. We create a summer experience that is unforgettable!

It all starts with our outstanding camp counselors.

A camp is only as good as its staff, and we are extremely proud of ours. Talent, creativity, love of children, leadership and devotion make our camp counselors the heart and soul of the program. We take our camp programs seriously and begin our summer with intensive staff training and orientation. Camp counselors and specialists are doing exactly what they enjoy most: spending a summer inspiring campers to explore, reach for new heights, and expand their horizons.

Camp gives you choices.

Camp includes five days of activities, from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. You can choose to add extended hours and specialty camps to your menu of summer fun. We offer a range of outdoor activities, plus indoor activities conducted in our fully air conditioned facility. Our specialty camps are optional programs, operating from 3:30-4:30, which extends your camper’s unique and exciting adventures.

Quality staff Flexible, extended hours Field trips, special

events Indoor and outdoor

camp Air conditioned facility Bus Service Lunch program Family activities On Campus Activities

Sporting Events Swimming Physical Education S.T.E.A.M Themed Activities Wii Fitness System Pitsco Ideas &

Solutions Arts & Crafts

SUMMER S.M.arts CAMP ADVENTURE

Monday-Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Extended Care 7:00am - 6:30pm

Camp Hours

Montessori Country Day S.M.arts Camp Adventure

Camp Schedule

7-8:30am Before Care–Camp Mash Up8:30-12:00am Academic Morning

8:30-9:00am A Bright Green IdeaSnack/Campers Choice

9-10:00am Campers Today Leaders Tomorrow

10-11:00am Field Trip/On Campus Event

11-12:00pm Nature Gone Wild, Wacky & Weird/Fear Factor

12-1:00pm Lunch and Recess

1-2:00pm Sport Academy Extravaganza

2-3:00pm Challenge Week

3-3:30pm Art CreativitySnack/Campers Choice

3:30-5:00pm Fear Factor/Nature Gone Wild, Wacky & Weird

5-6:30pm After Care–Camp Mash Up

*See next page for details

All CampersMontessori Country Day Camp Adventure features a unique selection of indoor and outdoor activities and field trips that take advantage of resources in the local area.

Our summer campers have the opportunity to expand their horizons, embark on new adventures, and have fun. Our exceptional program and dedicated staff create an environment that forges lifelong friendships among our campers. We create a summer experience that is unforgettable! Camp activities include sports & games, creative arts, arts & crafts, science & cooking, songs & skits, field trips, group activities, special guests water play and/or swimming.

Designed for Doing,

NOT Just Reading.Klutz has it all: drawing, bead art, fairies, jewelry, magic, science, and more. Klutz books and activities are perfect for exploring new creative interests and for expanding on old favorites. Most activities come in multiple themes to appeal to discerning creative minds.

Klutz books brings creativity to life during our Camp Activity hour!!!

Sample Daily Schedule Field Trips & On Campus Activities

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A Bright Green Idea: Inventions that are simply amazing! Behind every discovery is a curious mind.

Campers Today Leaders Tomorrow: Empowering future leaders with numerous workshops and activities focused around personal leadership, organization, public speaking, teamwork, ideas, and more…

Fear Factor-Symphony of 5 Senses: The 5 senses science activities and experiments help show campers the fun side of learning science.

Construction Campers-Real Tools for Small Hands: Known for the dynamic project kids build. Encourages collaboration as well as the advancement of individual building skills.

Challenge Week-An Experience of a Lifetime: Food challenges, color wars, etc…in daily camp challenges.

Each week campers will engage in 10 STEAM blocks that are relevant, meaningful experiences that allow them to construct new knowledge while connecting to previous knowledge and their own experiences. STEAM activities provide an opportunity for

campers to engage, explore and make sense of the natural world through inquiry and project-based learning.

Sports Academy Extravaganza: Come be part of a summer camp that continues to emphasize a vast exposure to a variety of sports.

Nature Gone Wild, Wacky & Weird: Experiment with everything, every law, every force, every constant, and every effect.

The X Factor: Be empowered, trained & mentored in becoming the next generation of leaders who will impact the community/world through a lifelong commitment to community service.Art Creativity: Get inspired with creative summer programs where creativity is not just allowed, but applauded

Summer Camp Mash Up: Dream It. Make It. Do it.

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MCDS Camp S.M.arts Adventure

STEAM BLOCKS

DAILY FREE SWIM & SWIMMING LESSONS

Our facility includes an indoor temperature controlled pool. Our Doves & Eagles and Butterflies & Dragonflies groups receive daily free swim regardless of the weather outside! We also have swimming lessons available from a certified swim instructor.

Swimming Lessons:From beginners to the more experienced swimmers,the focus will be:

* Develop a comfort zone in social situations* Water Safety* Proper Breathing Techniques* Kicking* Various Strokes – includes freestyle, breast stroke, backstroke, and a crowd favorite, the jellyfish!

Cost: $45 for 5 lessons (M-F)

Free Swim:Our campers swim each day staying fit and cool all summer long!

CAMPER'S NAME:_____________________________________ Rising Grade in 2015-16:__________________

Camp Week # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Date Week Begins 6/15 6/22 6/29 7/6 7/13 7/20 7/27 8/3 8/10 8/17

8:30-3:30 5 days per week

(unless otherwise noted )

Doves & Eagles 5-9

yrs.

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$200 Mon-Th

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

8:30-3:30 5 days per week

(unless otherwise noted )

Hawks & Cranes 9-12

yrs.

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$200 Mon-Th

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

$250 Mon-Fri

B&A Care 7:00-8:30 & 3:30-

6:30$98 $98 $78 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98 $98

Monday-Friday TIMES VARY according to

registration availability.

ON-SITE SWIM

Lessons

$45 $45 $36 $45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $45 $45

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*only 1 discount will be applied per week *no discounts can be combined *discount cannot be combined with Special Offer Incentive

*discount applies to Summer Camp tuition ONLY and cannot be applied to swim lessons or specialty camps

Office Use ONLY → Weekly Fee Totals (Include Disounts)

*ELIGIBLE DISCOUNTS

Total Cost:

Programs

MCDS Camp Registration Form

REGISTRATION: Complete both sides of form, attach a copy of your health insurance card & payment, and return to the Offi ce.

A non-refundable deposit of $250 (one week's camp fee) is required at the time of enrollment which will be applied to your child's final week of camp. *Due to the popularity of Specialties/Swim Lessons, your child's reservation can't be held until paid in full. Cannot split or pro-rate swim lesson weeks.

Office Use ONLY → *Special Offer (must attend 4 wks) $25 off for 4 weeks of camp (5 day weeks)

Circle Programs for each week attending :

A deposit of $250 (non-refundable) must be paid at the time of registration which will pay for the final week of camp. Check#_________________Deposit Amount_______ _A registration fee of $25 (non-refundable) must be paid at the time of registration. Check# Registration Amount

(The registration fee covers 1 camp t-shirt and a bag. Please indicate shirt size. Additional t-shirts are $15 each. ) Check# ______________ Quantity____ Total__________ Size: x-small small medium large

Payment for Swim Lessons must be pre-paid for reservation. NOTES_______________________________________________

*Weekly payment is due on the first day of the week by 9:00am. *After 6:00pm on the third day of the week, a $30 late pay ment fee will be added to the balance.*Since all camp programs are pre-scheduled, any CHANGES (additions/deletions) to originally selected programs must be made TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE of requested change. *All requests FOR CANCELLATIONS made after this deadline will not be accomodated and payment will be required. Please see the Office for a Camp Zone 'Add/Change' Form.

(Pre-scheduling programs include vendor agreements, cost of supplies, staffing according to registration ratios, etc. which are all time-sensitive.)