LHMS Summer Camp Newsletter
June 7, 2016
Welcome to Long Hill Montessori School
Thank you for enrolling in our Summer Camp at Long Hill Montessori School. LHMS offers young children a unique day camp experience where they can explore & enjoy the summer season's natural rhythm in a fun, nurturing and peaceful environment. The core Montessori principles of confidence, independence and peace are woven throughout the curriculum. There are many opportunities for children to engage in both self-directed activities & cooperative play. LHMS camp days are filled with nature studies, outdoor fun, gardening, building, singing and much more! In addition, each week features a variety of activities designed around a focused theme. We look forward to sharing this special setting with your child!
In this newsletter, please find information to assist you in preparing for your camp experience: what to send before camp (or first day), what to bring to camp, what to bring on Fridays and Calendar of Events.
Camp begins at 9:00am and ends at 1:00pm. Please send a lunch and drink each day. Children will bring their work home on Fridays.
Please accompany your child through the arrival and dismissal process each day they attend camp. If you need to drop off or pick up your child at an hour other than the designated times, please let us know.
To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all campers, LHMS reserves the right to dismiss campers in the unlikely event there are discipline issues. Parents or guardians will be contacted by phone to arrange child pickup. No refund will be granted to those unable to complete a camp session.
Before Camp
State of New Jersey Health History and Appraisal* #
Be sure to indicate any medical conditions, allergies, special accommodations and medication currently being taken on the medical form.
Parental/Guardian Photo Release Consent Form* #
Photo Release allows us to use camper photos for publications (no names are labeled on photos).
Medical Attention Authorization *
This authorizes LHMS staff to take child/children to specified doctor or hospital and secure treatment if necessary. (This information was requested on LHMS Camp Enrollment Agreement. If information was not provided, we will follow up with you.)
Pick Up Approval *
Pick Up Approval states who has your permission to pick up your camper. (This information was requested on LHMS Camp Enrollment Agreement. If information was not provided, we will follow up with you. Children will not be released to anyone other than names listed. A written permission must be provided.)
Full Payment, to guarantee your camper’s spot in the requested camp(s) #
Camp spots are reserved on first come first serve basis by full payment. Simply reserving a spot does not guarantee enrollment until payment is received. To ensure your camper’s spot in camp, payment must be received.
* For new LHMS friends
# Forms can be found below
What to Bring
- lunch
- water bottle
- sunscreen (please apply suncreen prior to drop off. According to New Jersey Department of Children and Families, we are not allowed to apply sunscreen)
- shoes/sneakers for running
- water shoes for the water table and sprinkler fun (Please no flip flops or crocs.)
- extra clothes for varying weather (Camp takes place rain or shine, so please make sure your child brings appropriate clothing.)
Please label everything.
If after reading all of the materials you have additional questions, feel free to call us at (908) 647-1952 or email us at LongHillMontessoriSchool@gmail.com.
Water Day ~ Every Friday!
- swimsuit
- towel
- water shoes (Please no flip flops or crocs.)
Camp Session 1: Around the World in 10 Days
WEEK 1 & WEEK 2
Join us on a 10-day trip around the world. We visit all the continents and learn about the different animals, flags and people. We might even enjoy some local fare! We will learn about the basic needs of man throughout the world and discover that we are all the same. One Love!.
Camp will run from 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Monday, Jun 13, 2016, 09:00 AM
158 Central Avenue, Stirling, NJ, United States
Camp Session 2: Lego Mania & Mad Scientists
WEEK 3: LEGO MANIA
Using specialized LEGO® pieces such as gears, axles, and wheels, children will learn to construct a variety of models, as well as build creations of their own. We will also enjoy games and lego crafts to ensure plenty of LEGO® fun! Everything is Awesome!!
WEEK 4: MAD SCIENTISTS
The children will become Junior Scientists and embark on a series of science adventures! They will learn about science through our interactive and hands-on science activities.
Camp will run from 9am - 1:00pm. Please note, no camp on July 4th.
Monday, Jun 27, 2016, 09:00 AM
158 Central Avenue, Stirling, NJ, United States
Camp Session 3: Exploring the Biomes
WEEK 5 & WEEK 6
What if the first impression children receive of their world is of land and ocean, mountains and deserts, forests and grasslands, wetlands and frozen poles rather than abstract, divisive, political boundaries? Children will begin to make connections and think more critically. We’ll study elements of the biomes: animals, air, energy, plants, soil and water. We’ll visit our own biome, the Temperate Forest on the playground of our camp where we’ll collect soil, leaves and seeds.
Camp will run from 9:00am - 1:00pm
Monday, Jul 11, 2016, 09:00 AM
158 Central Avenue, Stirling, NJ, United States
Camp Session 4: Under the Sea Adventures & Dinosaur Exploration
WEEK 7: UNDER THE SEA
Let’s dive into ocean discovery! Explore water, sea creatures, sand and more through crafts, games, and fun activities!
WEEK 8: DINOSAURS
This week you’ll become paleontologists and go on a dinosaur hunt! You’ll dig for fossils. You’ll see just how the different dinosaurs, big and small, used their bodies to survive in a prehistoric world!
Camp will run from 9:00am - 1:00pm.
Monday, Jul 25, 2016, 09:00 AM
158 Central Avenue, Stirling, NJ, United States
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Long Hill Montessori School
Email: LongHillMontessoriSchool@gmail.com
Website: www.LongHillMontessoriSchool.com
Location: 158 Central Avenue, Stirling, NJ, United States
Phone: (908) 647-1852