L I V I N G M O N T E S S O R I A C A D E M Y

CAMP2020

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SUMMER

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ABOUT US

CAMP AT A GLANCE

THINGS TO KNOW

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Back

Base Camp Schedule ...........................

Base Camp Tuition ..............................

Purpose ..............................................

Elementary Field Trip Calendar ............

Core Values ........................................

Specialty Camp Calendar ....................

Specialty Camp Options ......................

How to Register ..................................

Frequently Asked Questions .................

How To Participate .............................

Teacher Suggestions ...........................

Summer Celebration .......................

C O N T E N T S

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O U R S C H O O L

P U R P O S E

C O R E V A L U E S

Summer Camp at Living Montessori offers non-stop opportunities for creativity, discovery, active play, social interaction and fun. Children ages 3-10 join a homeroom classroom that is thoughtfully prepared with materials and hands-on activities to engage all of their senses while promoting creativity, movement, cooperation and collaboration. STEAM-inspired activities enrich your child’s experience through Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Math. Abundant sunshine and fresh air are a must as children enjoy daily play on our nature-inspired playground. Montessori elements of independence, choice and responsibility carry over into the Summer Camp environment as we continue to inspire children to be their best possible selves.

Our purpose is to develop empowered global citizens in partnership with their families.

Discovery - Always encourage curiosity and a love of learning in one’s self and othersIndependence - Let every individual do what they can for themselvesRespect - Remember everyone has worth and dignity – be mindful, be considerateEmpathy - Understand other’s perspective and treat all people with kindnessCollaboration - With an open mind contribute to the common goodTrust - Be honest, authentic and sincere while trusting every child’s process

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8:00 - 9:00 AM .......................... * Extended Before Care9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ................. Base Camp - snack included12:00 - 12:45 PM ....................... Lunch12:45 - 1:30 PM ......................... Outdoor activities 1:00 - 4:00 PM ........................... Specialty Camp - optional1:30 - 3:00 PM ........................... Base Camp - snack included3:00 PM ...................................... Dismissal for Option 2 children3:00 - 4:00 PM ........................... * Outdoor activities 4:00 - 5:15 PM ........................... * Extended After Care5:15 - 5:45 PM ........................... * Snack and classroom clean up5:45 PM ...................................... * Camp closureAll Option 1 children must be picked up no later than 5:45 PM.

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B A S E C A M P

Art ∙ Music ∙ Drama

· Skits, puppets and games· Drama and improvisation· Jewelry and beading· Instrument exploration· Raw fine art materials

Fitness ∙ Games

· Water play· Brain power fitness· Board games· Team sports basics· Daily outdoor fun

Additional for Elementary

· 3D art and printing· STEAM maker space· Nature hikes· Field trips

Children spend their summer weeks in base camps enjoying hands-on activities and strengthening social and emotional skills. These skills support the life-long friendships made here at Living Montessori. Themed weeks allow children to experience fun and interesting subjects as science and culinary projects keep children engaged and active. All base camps include the following:

*Option 1 only

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F I E L D T R I P S C H E D U L E - E l e m e n t a r y

6/17/20 .......................... Jam Town6/24/20 ........................ Bug Safari 7/1/20 .......................... Seattle Storm 7/8/20 .......................... Remlinger Farm7/15/20 ........................ Crossroads Park

7/29/20 ....................... Henry Moses8/5/20 ......................... Chocolate Company8/12/20 ....................... Stone Gardens8/19/20 ....................... Bellevue Art Museum8/26/20 ....................... Charles the Clown

O P T I O N S

Full Summer ∙ Option 1 .......... 8:00AM - 5:45 PM .......... $5,195∙ Option 2 .......... 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ......... $4,060

Individual Weeks∙ Option 1 .......... 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM ......... $470∙ Option 2 .......... 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ......... $420

A g e s 3 - 6P r i m a r y

A g e s 6 - 1 0Full Summer ∙ Option 1 .......... 8:00AM - 5:45 PM .......... $5,780∙ Option 2 .......... 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ......... $5,100

Individual Weeks∙ Option 1 .......... 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM ......... $525∙ Option 2 .......... 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM ......... $470

E l e m e n t a r y

∙ Students enrolled in year-round Option 1 are required to pay an additional field trip fee.

Fresh meals prepared with local and organic ingredients are included in all options.

∙ A Living Montessori shirt is necessary for off-site field trips and outings. See T-shirt cost on page 6.

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Ages 3 - 10 ∙ 1:30-3:00 PMLittle Picassos is a specialty camp perfect for young artists and children who enjoy flexing their creative muscles. Your child experiences sculpting and painting clay, mashing pulp into handmade paper and designing beads for jewelry making.

LITTLE PICASSOS

Ages 4 - 10 ∙ 2:00-3:00 PMOur hands-on woodworking class teaches children the basics of building from measuring and sawing to gluing and nailing. This class is designed to build confidence and responsibility while instructor Brad Meyer directs children on safe tool use.

WOODWORKING

Ages 3 - 10 ∙ 1:00-2:30 PMArtists enjoy exploring their surroundings and expressing themselves through the viewfinder of a camera. Children master composition, framing, and focal point through Say Cheese! *Camera and all other supplies included.

SAY CHEESE! PHOTOGRAPHY

Ages 4 - 6 ∙ 10:00 AM-2:00 PMCampers explore organic farming from soil to harvest in Dig In! As your child discovers the bounty of the farm by picking and tasting nature’s finest, they learn the important links between a healthy Earth and the produce that sustains us.

DIG IN! OXBOW FARM

Ages 3 - 5 ∙ 1:00-3:00 PMAges 5 - 10 ∙ 1:00-3:00 PMIn Let’s Dance I and II, children explore their creativity with big body movement, rhythm and repetition. They spend time in class learning fundamental dance skills and enjoy storytelling through dance.

LET’S DANCE! I & II

S P E C I A L T Y C A M P S

Specialty camps offer engaging extra curricular experiences beyond base camp activities. Children learn new skills that contribute to a deeper development of the whole person which supports life beyond childhood. From working with wood, to coding using mechanical Lego sets, children build skills for the future.

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Ages 3 - 10 ∙ 1:30-3:30 PMInstructors at Samena Swim club assist children as they develop water safety techniques and conditioning. Children learn swim strokes and build upon capabilities with one-on-one lessons. Goggles are recommended. *Transportation is included.

SWIMMING

Ages 3 - 10 ∙ 1:00-2:00 PMChildren enjoy a hands-on coding experience through familiar bricks and easy-to-use software. Coding with Lego allows children to discover, improvise, collaborate and learn STEAM skills that encourage critical thinking and problem solving.

LEGO CODING

Ages 3 - 10 ∙ 2:00-3:00 PMArtists In Action offers an exciting environment for design exploration. Children experiment through collage, sculpture, printmaking, painting drawing and more. All classes begin with a short creative drawing period to get brains active and ready to learn.

ARTISTS IN ACTION

Little Picassos ................. ................. June 6-10Woodworking ................. ................. June 22-26Let’s Dance I .................. ................. July 13-17*Oxbow Farm ................ ................. July 20-24Say Cheese! ..................... ................. July 27-31Let’s Dance II ................. ................ Aug 3-7Soccer Shots I & II......... ................ Aug 10-14*Swimming ..................... ................ Aug 17-21Lego Coding ................... ................ Aug 24-28 Artists In Action ............ ................ Aug 24-28

S P E C I A L T Y S C H E D U L E $270$270$270$425$295$270$250$270$200$250

Ages 3.5 - 5 ∙ 1:00-3:00 PMAges 5 - 10 ∙ 1:00-3:00 PMLiving Montessori’s soccer classes teach children soccer in a fun and engaging environment. This class practices sportsmanship and teamwork while children learn how to dribble, pass and shoot to score.

SOCCER SHOTS I & II

Children must wear a Living Montessori shirt for off-site field trips and outings. You do not need to purchase a Living Montessori shirt unless your child is new to our school OR your shirt has gone missing.

*Living Montessori Shirt ......................... $15

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Once registration is completed an invoice will be emailed as confirmation that space is available in the camp. In order to guarantee the space, payment is due within 7 days. You will be notified directly if a camp is full.

Please call Stephanie Johnson if you have questions about registration: 425-373-5437 ext. 203

1) Go to livingmontessori.com/programs/ summer-camps

2) Find “2020 Academy Summer Camp” and click REGISTER TODAY

3) Fill in your child’s personal information

4) Choose a base camp option - either FULL SUMMER or INDIVIDUAL WEEKS

5) Add your choice of optional specialty camps

Registration closes when the camp is full or the Monday prior to the week you’re signing up for, whichever comes first.

How to Register

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Campers at Living Montessori participate in many activities over the summer including water play, cooking and science experiments. It is best to prepare your child with appropriate clothes for these occasions and more. Please maintain your child’s cubby to include a swim suit, towel, and a few pairs of extra clothes at all times.

Living Montessori summer staff come from multiple backgrounds. Many of our camp teachers are the assistants and support staff your children know and love from the school year. We also expand our summer team to college students and part time employees with backgrounds in education, child development, psychology, teaching and more.

We love to hear your feedback on the programs we offer, your child’s level of enjoyment, and what you would like to see out of Living Montessori Summer Camps. Please send all of your thoughts to our Communications Specialist Laura Michaud at lauram@livingmontessori.com.

A healthy variety of organic meals are provided daily for children at Living Montessori. Dietary restrictions and food allergies are accommodated by our kitchen team. Please note that our meals are nut-free and that no food from home should be brought to school. Look to our weekly menu to learn more.

Option one campers may arrive anytime between 8:00-9:00 AM for morning care and are welcome to stay until the end of the day, 5:45 PM. Option two children may attend camp from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. Please always remember to sign your child in and out during arrival and pick up.

Please contact Stephanie Johnson with questions at: stephaniej@livingmontessori.com or call 425-373-5437 ext. 203

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F A M I L Y R E A D I N G A D V E N T U R E

Our purpose for the 2020 Family Reading Adventure is simply to bring your family together to enjoy books. We hope that this activity encourages your child to develop a love of reading.

Between June 16 and August 7, you and your child may track your families reading. The books your child chooses can be short or long, depending on their interest or abilities. Some children will need help and others will choose to read independently. You know your child best, and can decide what level of support suits them. On August 7 we come together to celebrate family, community and reading with an Ice Cream Social.

T H E P U R P O S E

Mrs. Barker of the Juniper classMrs. Fields of the Alder class Mrs. Angeles of the Alder class

Mrs. Bevens of the Madrone classMrs. Bilal of the Sequoia class

Mrs. Kanwal of the Cypress class

Mrs. Chowdhary of the Poplar classMrs. Paul of the Maple class

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H O W T O P A R T I C I P A T E

1) READWe hope you use this opportunity to read to your child or have your child read to you. Some children may prefer to read to themselves. In this case, ask your child questions about their story. You may ask things like: ∙ “Will you catch me up on the story?”∙ “What is your favorite part of the book so far?”∙ “Will you read the next page to me?”

2) TRACKWhen your child has read for 15 minutes, mark the progress on the week’s calendar sheet (provided by Living Montessori). Your child may choose to continue reading beyond the 15 minutes and you can mark accordingly. One day may display “30 minutes” while another remains blank, both are okay.

2) CELEBRATEAt the beginning of a new week, you may bring last week’s calendar sheet back to school and trade it out for paper leaves. Every 15 minutes read equals one leaf. Have your child write their name on the leaf and add it to our reading tree! On August 7th we come together to celebrate as a community with an ice cream social event.

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