Montessori Academy of North Hoffman is committed to providing students exceptional experiences year-round, including during the summer months. Summer Camp, MANH’s summer offering, helps students develop self-confidence, pursue passions, explore new interests, assume leadership roles, and take risks.

Summer Camp registration is now open. Those on 12-month, full-time contracts do not need to sign up separately for these classes.

REGISTER NOW

Please note: Costs shown on registration form are per session.

Each Summer Camp Session includes art and gym specials, as taught by Ms. Meeta and Mr. Michael. Both classes will be taught in the morning hours. In art, students will concoct a variety of colorful creations using a wide range of materials. Gym will find students taking to the outdoors where they will exercise, and play team sports and games. Below are some of the other exciting things that will be covered each Summer Camp Session. A more detailed day-by-day plan will be posted to the website two weeks before each Session begins.

This year’s Summer Camp schedule is as follows:

Session 1 – Elementary: June 12-23, 2023 – Daily Schedule (click here)

TEACHERS: Mr. Azzano, Ms. Kiera, Ms. Shelbi, Ms. Meeta & Mr. Michael

Tasty Baking: This delicious lesson finds each class preparing and baking cakes, cupcakes, bread, scones, and other delicious baked goods, learning about the science of the ingredients along the way.

’U’-kulele: Students will learn how to read notes and rhythms, different chords, and how to play and sing at the same time. Ukuleles are provided, the only thing you need is a willingness to learn!

Drama: Ms. Kiera will be leading an afternoon drama class where children will be thespians for a Summer Camp Session. The art class in the morning will be linked to the drama class. Children will create stage décor and costumes. There will be a performance that is recorded and sent to all parents at the end of the Session.

Swim and Play: On a rotating schedule in the afternoons, children will visit either a local pool, splash pad or park. Weather permitting, each student will swim 5 days and attend parks/splashpads 5 days per session.

___

Session 2 – Elementary: June 26-July 7, 2023 – (Note: School is closed for the July 4 holiday.)

TEACHERS: Mr. Frolick, Ms. Kiera & Ms. Shelbi, Ms. Meeta & Mr. Michael

Sincere Engineering: This lesson will feature interactive activities that include building structures using found materials, blowing and popping bubbles, and much more!

Out of This World: This space-exploration-centric unit will take students on a journey across the solar system, with fun and learning at every stop.

Drama: Ms. Kiera will be leading an afternoon drama class where children will be thespians for a Summer Camp Session. The art class in the morning will be linked to the drama class. Children will create stage décor and costumes. There will be a performance that is recorded and sent to all parents at the end of the Session.

Swim and Play: On a rotating schedule in the afternoons, children will visit either a local pool, splash pad or park. Weather permitting, each student will swim 5 days and attend parks/splash pads 5 days per session.

___

Session 3 – Elementary: July 10-21, 2023

TEACHERS: Ms. Shelbi, Ms. Meeta & Mr. Michael

Wild Science: This engaging lesson will challenge students’ creativity as they create and later test out their own age-appropriate science experiments, including the famed “egg drop,” among others. This lesson is the perfect offering for those children who love to see the inner mechanics of how things work — or, if they enjoy breaking stuff.

Lemon Aid: The science of business. As part of this lesson, children will open their own business in the form of a lemonade stand and learn a crash course in economics. From coming up with a business model to making money of their own, students will appreciate seeing the fruit(s) of their labor before their very eyes.

Going Out Trips: Students will go out and explore local areas of interest, including forest and nature preserves, the fossil shop, the bowling alley, and much more.

Swim and Play: On a rotating schedule in the afternoons, children will visit either a local pool, splash pad or park. Weather permitting, each student will swim 5 days and attend parks/splash pads 5 days per session. (Limited spots available.)

___

Session 4 – Elementary: July 31-August 11, 2023

TEACHERS: Ms. Shelbi, Ms. Kiera, Ms. Meeta & Mr. Michael

Science in the Wild: This science-focused lesson will feature several interactive, hands-on workshops exploring the general concept of botany, including learning the biology of living things and human beings. Students will plant and water flowers and vegetables using the School’s planters and garden area, giving them a unique perspective on nature and the wild.

Drama: Ms. Kiera will be leading an afternoon drama class where children will be thespians for a Summer Camp Session. The art class in the morning will be linked to the drama class. Children will create stage décor and costumes. There will be a performance that is recorded and sent to all parents at the end of the Session.

Going Out Trips: Students will go out and explore local areas of interest, including forest and nature preserves, the fossil shop, the bowling alley, and much more.

Swim and Play: On a rotating schedule in the afternoons, children will visit either a local pool, splash pad or park. Weather permitting, each student will swim 5 days and attend parks/splash pads 5 days per session.