Thanksgiving Camp (3 Days)
Schedule: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Extended care available from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Day 1: Thanksgiving Traditions & Gratitude
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Activities: Storytime on Thanksgiving traditions, gratitude circle, and creating “Thankful Leaves” for a classroom tree.
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Crafts: Handprint turkeys and fall-themed decorations.
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Special Activity: Cooking mini pumpkin pies.
Day 2: Harvest Time Fun
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Activities: Learning about the fall harvest and farm life.
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Crafts: Corn art mosaics and leaf rubbings.
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Special Activity: Harvest-themed sensory bin exploration.
Day 3: Friendsgiving Celebration
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Activities: Sharing a “Friendsgiving” snack together and gratitude circle.
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Crafts: Friendship bracelets and fall-themed handprint art.
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Special Activity: Group games, storytime, and closing celebration with songs.
Spring Camp
Winter Camp
Session 1: December 16 - December 20
Session 2: December 23 - December 27 (Not excluding Christmas Day)
Schedule: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Extended care available from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
Weekly Themes:
Week 1: Winter Wonderland
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Activities: Snowflake arts and crafts, winter animal storytime, and snow-inspired sensory play.
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Crafts: Paper snowflakes, mitten collages, and penguin puppets.
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Special Activity: Making "snow" slime and a snowman building contest.
Week 2: Holiday Celebrations Around the World
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Activities: Learning about different cultural holiday traditions, storytime about global holidays, and group songs.
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Crafts: Dreidels, Kwanzaa beads, and Christmas ornaments.
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Special Activity: International holiday potluck snack day with simple recipes.
Additional Daily Activities for Both Weeks:
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Language and Storytime: Bilingual Mandarin-English storytelling and songs.
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Physical Activity: Yoga, dance, and outdoor games.
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STEM Activities: Winter-themed science experiments and basic math games.
Time Activity
9:00 – 9:30 AM Morning Arrival & Free Play: Children settle in with free play using Montessori materials.
9:30 – 10:00 AM Circle Time: Songs, greetings, calendar, and introduction to the day’s theme.
10:00 – 10:30 AM Language Enrichment: Mandarin vocabulary-building games, stories, and conversations.
10:30 – 11:00 AM Outdoor Exploration: Nature walk, scavenger hunt, or structured group games.
11:00 – 12:00 PMThemed Project Time: Hands-on arts, crafts, or science experiments related to the week’s theme.
12:00 – 12:30 PM Lunch Break: Nutritious lunches from home, with mindful eating practices.
12:30 – 1:00 PM Quiet Time/Rest: Nap or quiet activities like books and puzzles.
1:00 – 1:30 PM Music & Movement: Dancing, yoga, or rhythm activities for physical and emotional well-being.
1:30 – 2:30 PM STEAM Activities: Structured exploration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math.
2:30 – 3:00 PM Snack Time: Healthy snacks and social conversations.
3:00 – 3:30 PM Group Storytime & Drama: Read-alouds, puppet shows, or role-playing games.
3:30 – 4:00 PM Wrap-Up & Pick-Up: Reflect on the day, share projects, and prepare for dismissal.
SESSION FOUR - STEAM ☐
This week is all about STEAM! Students will learn basic coding which will allow them to program their own robot, and other fun activities!
SESSION FIVE - Catch the waves ☐
Students will learn about the ocean and its animals. They will also learn about pollution and how it affects the ocean's ecosystem. With all this knowledge students will then build an ocean diorama and make a presentation!
SESSION SIX - ☐
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