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Rochester Montessori School’s

Summer Programs

Rochester Montessori School’s summer programs are characterized by creative learning experiences throughout the summer months. From the toddler to the elementary levels, each week promises something new and exciting to lean and explore. We invite your child to join us for these wonderful and unique opportunities.

Our summer programs are on-going for a period of eight weeks, starting on June 16 and running through August 8. Your child, however, is invited to enroll by the week and new this year, your Children's House or Elementary level child has the option to attend morning or afternoon half day programs! See the class description pages for available weeks!

Children enrolling in the summer programs will register for the level in which they attended during the 2007-2008 school year.  In the event that the minimum or maximum number for the class is not reached or exceeded, you may be contacted regarding cancellation of the class or placement on  a waiting list.

If you have questions regarding enrollment or registration, please call the RMS office at 288-8725 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Summer with the Toddlers

 Welcome to the summer program for our youngest community members!

 Activities…

In addition to the work in the classroom environment, the program will offer a variety of fun activities throughout the week including; art projects, outdoor activities, walks, picnics, water play and more!

 Daily Schedule…

You may drop your child off at the Toddler classroom from 8:45-8:55 a.m. and your child may be picked up at the classroom from 11:30-11:40 a.m.

For those of you choosing full day for your toddler, he of she will be joining the Children’s House nappers in the Dayhouse environment at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and afternoon naps. Scheduled pick up in the afternoon is from 3:00-3:15 p.m. at the outdoor benches.

The children will use activities, projects and experiments relating to the theme of the week.

Week 1 and 2 (Kate)… Beautiful Bugs

*An army of ants, buzzubg beesm creeking crickets, lovely ladybugs, beautiful butterflies and green grasshoppers are just some of the interesting insects we will learn about. We will study a new insect each day for two weeks... sign up for one or both weeks!

Week 3 AM (Nikki)… Sports Fun

*We'll have a ball during this very active week... we will explore and learn the basics of some fun and popular sports!

Week 3 PM (Clarisse)… Our 5 Senses

*We will spend our afternoons exploring, identifying and comparing our sense of touch, smell, taste, hearing and sight. Many activities are planned ofr a fun and exciting week!

Week 4 (Kate)… A Rainbow of Color

*Red and yellow and pink and green, purple and orange and blue... we will sing, draw, bake and eat all the colors of the rainbow! Join us in wearing the color of the day!

Week 5 (Joan)... Let's Make Music

*This will be a fun filled week of making our own musical instruments. Each day we will have a local musician visit and share some music with us. Let's make music together!

Week 6 AM (Nikki)... Masterpiece a Day

*Each morning of this week we will learn about a different famous artist and create some of our own masterpieces!

Week 6 PM (Andy)... Under the Sea

*We will dive under the ocean to learn about its interesting inhabitants and ecological environments.

Week 7 (Nikki)... A Day at the Zoo

*One day at the zoo is never enough, so join me for 5 days of navigating our way through all you'd see and do at the zoo!

Week 8 AM (Clarisse)... Fun with French

*While learning basic French words and phrases we will explore the French culture including the food, traditional dance, music and popular games like "La petanque".

Week 8 PM (Nikki)... Fun, Fun, Fun!

*We are going to play our afternoons away... from hopscotch and jump rope to water play and sand castles and bubbles... let's see how much fun we can pack into our afternoons!

*After March 15, open spaces in enrollment will be open to the general public.

Children’s House Daily Schedule…

The pick up and drop off procedure that we follow during the school year will also be applied to the summer session…

 Morning drop off… 8:40 to 8:55 a.m.

Morning pick up… 11:45 to 12:00 p.m.

Afternoon drop off... 11:45 to 12:00 p.m.

Afternoon pick up… 3:00 to 3:15 p.m.

Dayhouse Environment…

Those children that end the year napping in the afternoon and are enrolled for the full day summer program, will transition at lunch time to the Dayhouse environment.

 Additional Services…

The additional services of Early Drop Off and Late Pick Up are available for the Children’s House and Elementary children at the following times…

Early Drop Off… 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Late Pick Up I… 3:00-4:30 p.m.

Late Pick Up II… 3:00-5:30 p.m.

Elementary I Focus Program

Get ready for a summer of fun… there is something to fit everyone’s interests through these classes offered!

Week 1 Full Day (Tina)… Summer Olympics Chinese Camp

*Beijing, China welcomes you to the 2008 Olympics! We will learn some basic Chinese (Mandarin) words and phrases along with traditional Chinese culture. We will enjoy folk craft art, games, songs and Chinese stories!

Week 2 AM (Andy)… Rocks and Fossils

*We will learn about rock types, properties of rocks, and science experiments with rocks along with fossils... we will make fossils and at th eend of the week, go fossil hunting at Quarry Hill Nature Center.

Week 2 PM (Clarisse)… Creative Sewing Studio

*Our focus this week is to learn the basics of needlework and sewing including embroidery and appliques. We will be making cool things like a headband, fleece Chinese slippers and a dog hand puppet to keep or give as a gift!

Week 3 AM (Clarisse)… French Chefs

*We will study the "Art of French Cooking", the language and the culture. We will practice traditional etiquette, good nutrition and use healthy ingredients (Fresh and natrual when possible). We will prepare and enjoy each days lunch together (No sack lunches!). There will be a small fee for groceries.

Week 3 PM (Vicki Blazing)… Beads...Beads...Beads

*Learn about the origin of beads, use your imagination to create with quality beads and wire! You will get a chance to make several pieces such as jewelry, picture frame and beaded people. Parents are invited to our "Art Show" on Friday at 2:45 pm. A small materials fee may be necessary.

Week 4 AM (Tina)... Science and Math

*We will bring the magic of science to life with interesting experiments. We will also make math interesting with "Olympic Mathematics".

Week 4 PM (Joan)... Games, Games, Games

*From the table to the field... let's brush up on old skills and learn some new!

Week 5 Full Day (Vicki Blazing)... The Altered Book

*Using a recycled hardcover book we will make a creative work of art by altering the pages. Using a theme of your choice (circus, food, sports, etc.) you will be shown different techniques to change the pages to reflect your theme. The process includes: painting, gluing, folding, coloring, cutting, punching and collage. Materials will be supplied,  but you are welcome to bring your own hard cover bood and/or collage items. Parents are invited to our "Altered Book Show"  on Friday at 2:45 pm.

Week 6 Full Day (Sharri)... Arts and Crafts

*We will spend our mornings learning about some of history's famous artists and create our own work by trying their styles. In the afternoons we will lighten things up a bit and do some crafting! Parents are invited to our "Arts and Crafts Show" on Friday afternoon.

Week 7 AM (Jennie)... Rochester

* A week of fun exploring Rochester! We will ride the city bus and take in the city. We will learn about our city's history and importance in the world. Of course we will visit some of the famous sites (guess which ones)!

Week 7 PM (Jennie)... Geography

*Come and travel the world with us!

Week 8 Full Day (Jennie)... Physical Science

*An integrated exploration of Chemistry and Physics using materials the students use on a regular basis.

Elementary II Focus Program

 Through the unique classes offered each week, the children will explore, design, cook and create their way through a fun summer!

 Week 1 Full Day (Jennie)… Spanish Camp

*This will be a fun week of Spanish immersion for all levels of Spanish speakers. The emphasis of this week will be on grammar and vocabulary.

 Week 2 Full Day (Jennie)… Physical Science

*An integrated exploration of Chemistry and Physics using materials the students use on a regular basis.

 Week 3 AM (Vicki)… Beads...Beads...Beads

*Learn about the origin of beads, use your imagination to create with quality beads and wire! You will get a chance to make several pieces such as jewelry, picture frame and beaded people. Parents are invited to our "Art Show" on Friday at 11:30 am.

 Week 3 PM (Sara)… Wild Things

*The wild outdoors will be our home for the afternoons. This exciting week includes hanging out in the hammock, building a fire pit and of course sleeping out in the "RMS Woods" on Thursday night! Grab your bug spray and hiking boots... we're heading outdoors! This class will not meet on Friday afternoon so the children will need to be picked up at 9 am or at 11:45 am if attending the AM session.

 Week 4 AM (Sara)… Games, Games, Games

*From the table to the field... let's brush up on old skills and learn some new!

 Week 4 PM (Sara)… The "Boys and Girls of Summer" is back!

*A week of baseball. We will start off the week attending a Rochester Honker's game and spend the rest of the week practicing new skills and honing in on old ones. We will have the traditional showdown with the pros (and maybe some parents?) on Friday. Batter up!!!

 Week 5 AM (Sara)... The Basics of Cooking

*Learn to cook simple, healthy meals and snacks. Breakfast, lunch and dinner... let's practice table setting skills and mealtime manners. Who's hungry?

 Week 5 PM (Jennie)... Rochester

* A week of fun exploring Rochester! We will ride the city bus and take in the city. We will learn about our city's history and importance in the world. Of course we will visit some of the famous sites (guess which ones)!

Week 6 AM (Jennie)... Ashtanga Yoga

*A fixed series of movements to facilitate deep breathing, flexibility and the mindfulness that comes from peace.

Week 6 PM (Sara)... Let's Party

*We will plan, build and run a carnival for the Children's House and E1 children!

Week 7 Full Day (Sharri)... Arts and Crafts

*Staffing subject to change.
*Please note that after March 15, open spaces in enrollment, for either Elementary program, will be open to the general public where applicable.