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 2010 Summer Program Preview

June 21-August 27

NEW THIS SUMMER: brain booster camp, father & son kayak trip
ADULT CLASSES: painting & print making, wire & bead work, cooking from the garden, plank grilling and wild game cooking

Elementary: 6-12 years

Elementary SummerElementary students will enjoy a selection of weekly theme-based classes directed by area specialists.
Classes meet daily. Students may register for a week at a time or for the entire summer.

Tuition: weekly rates
5 mornings (9-12) - $160
5 days (9-4) - $255
5 full days (7:30-5:30) - $330

Elementary Camp director: Meryl Estes
Class instructors: Marcia Borell, Alex Brydges, Bob Butz, Mike Kazmierski, Steve Maas, Keil Moshier, Catherine Turnbull, Kristina Weidenfeller, Nadine Elmgren

Program Highlights

• Trail biking
• International Sports
• Creative writing
• Wilderness living
• Mountain biking
• Babysitter clinic, CPR certification
• Outdoor survival
• Yoga camp
• Backpacking trip to the Manitous
• Father/Son kayak trip
• Digital music workshop
• Cooking
• Crafts that last

Primary: 3-6 years

Primary SummerPrimary children will enjoy the familiar Montessori curriculum enriched with art, music, science and outdoor activities. New and returning students are welcome!

Flexible schedules are available. Students may register for a week at a time or for the entire summer.

Tuition: weekly rates
3 mornings (9-12) - $120
5 mornings (9-12) - $160
5 days (9-4) - $255
5 full days (7:30-5:30) - $330

Program Highlights

• Nature camp
• Interactive gardens
• Science experiments
• Water play
• Animal habitats
• Cooking
• Picnics

Directors:
Melissa Cole
Amalia Fernand

Infant-Toddler: 3-36 months
Toddler SummerInfants and toddlers thrive on routine. Our summer program is consistent with the program offered during the school year.

The summer program welcomes new and returning infants and toddlers. A minimum of 5 weeks is required for this program.

Tuition: rates for 10 weeks
2 mornings (9-12) - $900
3 mornings (9-12) - $1200
5 mornings (9-12) - $2125
5 days (9-4) - $3200

Program Highlights

Safe and nurturing
• Consistent adults
• Music and songs
• Language games
• Motor activities
• Gardening
• Water play
• Food exploration

Directors:
Marie Voss
Britny Wade

The summer tuition for 10 weeks is included if you have a year-round tuition contract. The school is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 5:30.

 Detailed program offerings and on-line registration
will be available in early-April

 
The Children's House - An Independent Montessori School
5363 Long Lake Rd. | Traverse City, MI | 49684
(p) 231.929.9325 | (f) 231.929.9384 | email: learn@traversechildrenshouse.org