Summer Camp Brochure

June 15 – July 17

Limited Space – SIGN UP TODAY

Limited to 8-9 campers per class.

Registration form will be date and time stamped when received.

Age 4 – 8th Grade

WELCOME TO

Millhopper Montessori School Summer Camp Information MMS is offering summer camps and is doing so with campers’ and employees’ safety in mind. All of the measures below will be constantly reviewed throughout the summer to ensure compliance with Federal, State and local mandates and adjusted accordingly. All registered families will be asked to sign an additional Release of Liability form related to COVID-19.

Camp sizes: • Campers will be in groups of no more than 10 per CDC guidance to ensure proper social distancing.

• Camp groups will stay together throughout the day/week and have dedicated activity rooms and lunch/snack area.

• Due to Covid-19, all participants must be pre-registered and pre-paid for each week of camp by noon each Thursday prior to the week attending – late registration will not be accepted.

Health: • Staff will be subject to daily screening including a temperature check and wellness screening before entering camp.

• Camper health checks will occur daily with temperature checks and health screening before entering camp while maintaining appropriate social distance guidelines. Parents must remain on campus until screening is complete. Exit temperature screening and health screening will be done daily. Campers and staff not passing health and temperature check (100 or more) will immediately be quarantined and sent home. The quarantine area will then be sanitized before future use. In the event of a confirmed COVID-19 case, families will be notified, and camp operations suspended in accordance with CDC and local guidance.

Face Masks: • MMS staff is required to wear face masks/shields at all times.

• MMS continues to monitor all safety requirements mandated by Federal, state, and local officials.

Currently, face masks/shields are required for all children, two years of age or older.

Arrival and dismissal: • Camper arrival and dismissal will be staggered to decrease congestion.

• Parents and visitors will not be permitted inside school buildings. Check-in and check-out procedures will take place outdoors.

Personal Items: • To ensure every child’s safety, campers are not allowed to bring any toys, electronics, or other personal items to camp.

Meals & Snacks: • Each camper must provide their own snack, lunch and water. All containers/bottles must be disposable and brought in a disposable lunch bag.

Cleaning: • All activity sites and frequently touched surfaces (e.g., playground equipment, door handles, sink handles, tables and desks…) will be sanitized several times a day per CDC guidelines.

Dress Code: • Sneakers that fully enclose the top of the foot and the heel are required at all times for safety reasons.

• Please send your child in comfortable attire that can get dirty. We recommend appropriate length shorts no shorter than mid-thigh and a t-shirt. Skirts are allowed, but should have leggings underneath as our camps are very active.

Medications: • All medications must be given to the front office and the appropriate forms completed. Regardless of age, students are not allowed to keep medication on their person, in their bags, or in their locker. Please be specific when leaving instructions.

Behavior: • The staff at MMS will strive not only to provide fun and educational experiences, but also to stress respect for others.

We believe that you as a parent/guardian will appreciate knowing of any problem that your child may experience.

MMS reserves the right to suspend or expel any camper from the program who demonstrates serious or continual discipline problems.

Education:

• Campers will be educated on germ spread, proper sneezing/coughing safety, hand washing, and awareness.

Preschool & Kindergarten | Age 4 - Rising Kindergarten Ms. Elizabeth Falls *Students must be potty trained and no longer require a nap.

The Preschool/Kindergarten summer camp’s focus is to engage the children in themerelated activities utilizing the Montessori hands-on curriculum. They will experience fun educational activities including music and songs, arts and crafts, cooking, and indoor/outdoor games to continue their love of learning through the summer.

June 15 - 19: Under the Sea - Come join us as we explore life under the sea! We will learn about ocean life, sing songs, read stories, and create ocean art & crafts! Dress up as your favorite ocean creature on Wednesday!

June 22 - 26: Animal Planet - Venture into the animal world where we will learn some interesting facts about some unique animals that live on our planet! Activities will include creating animal-themed art and crafts, playing various games (i.e., animal charades), story time and music and movement (including singing and Cosmic Yoga). Come dressed as your favorite animal on Wednesday!

July 6 - 10: Artful Antics - Come and experience the joy and fun that art can bring! Activities include: creating art from natural materials, making collages, painting using different tools and mediums (including "finger painting" using different textures) to create one-of-a kind, unique art pieces. Dress-up Day on Wednesday!

July 13 - 17: Ahoy! Pirate Week - Arrgh! Set sail with us as we go on a Pirate Adventure! We will take a voyage into fun-filled art projects (i.e., creating treasure maps and Caribbeanthemed painting), go on a Treasure Hunt, and bake monkey bread! Come dress as a matey on Wednesday!

June 29 - July 2: Mad Scientist (No Camp Friday, July 3rd) - Science activities are an important part of a child's learning experience.

Come join us as we encourage children to wonder about the science around them. We will do fun science activities and experiments to inspire science inquiry and to stimulate their learning of science! Dress-Up Day on Wednesday!

Afternoon Academics | Age 4 - Rising Kindergarten Ms. Elizabeth Falls

Private Lessons (one student per session) will focus on math and language (Pre-Reading/ Reading and Handwriting). Lessons are open to enrolled Preschool/Kindergarten Summer Camp students only.

To register for Afternoon Academics, please contact Ms. Elizabeth Falls to schedule the exact day/time at efalls@millhopper.com.

Elementary Enrichment | Rising 1st - 3rd Grade Ms. Joanne McFarland & Ms. Susan Hansen June 15 - 19: Little Sprouts - Join us while the weather is still relatively moderate to learn all about plants! We will hoe, plant, sprout, water, and beautify a garden plot at MMS, and grow potted plants to take home and nurture.

Each day will include a craft, working outside (weather permitting), and a lesson about the life cycle of plants.

We’ll be digging, hoeing, and weeding, so wear clothes that can withstand some dirt!

June 22 - 26: Future Scientists - Engage your mind and stretch your horizons through hands-on, lab-based science activities. We will use inquiry-based learning techniques, constructed by true scientists, to discover the world around us. But don’t worry, parents, it will be safe for the little ones!

June 29 - July 2: Junior Builders (No Camp Friday, July 3rd) - In Junior Builders camp, we’ll be using age appropriate materials to build sculptures, cities, birdhouses, and more! We’ll learn all about how to build things - out of cardboard, paper, and wire, to name a few. Join us as we construct objects on an early elementary level!

July 6 - 10: Around the World - Join us for a trip Around the World in Five Days! We will “visit” a different country every day.

Each day we will learn about the culture from different countries, make a craft, and play a game from that country.

July 13 - 17: Nature Week - Let’s explore the natural world! This week will be about playing nature games and how we interact with the environment! We will explore ecology and conservation through activities, games, and art. Join us on our adventure!

Elementary & School Enrichment | Rising 2nd - 8th Grade Mr. Richard Aslanian & Ms. Sherilyn Farris June 15 - 19: Let It Fly! SPACE: The Next Frontier! - This year is a special edition of our Let It Fly! Camp. Along with the many fun flying related projects we create during the week, our campers will also go on a mission into outer space. Campers will plan their trip, what they will take with them, and how they will travel. They will also design and build their own planet surface rover and solve challenges associated with life on another planet. Come join us! It will be “OUT OF THIS WORLD!” June 22 - 26: Amazing Race Around the World - This week will offer activities and puzzles relating to some famous and not so famous sites around the world and on the MMS campus. This fun “competition” will take you to different countries where you will have to complete challenges and get clues to help you solve a riddle. We will play games and make crafts from the countries and cultures we visit.

June 29 – July 2: Construction Junction (No Camp Friday, July 3rd) - Strap on your tool belt and get ready to build! Our campers will be guided through hands-on projects that will have them crafting, building and decorating their works made of wood and other materials! Our builders will learn about simple and complex machines, use mathematics to measure their materials, and use many tools to create their projects. Our campers will gain knowledge and appreciation of the entire creative and building process. Personal tools may be required. Shared tools will be sanitized after each use.

July 6 - 10: Silly Science of Summer - This week will feature fun experiments and activities using safe materials and ingredients for the students. We will discuss and use the scientific method, learn about some important scientists, and see what kind of mischief we can get into, scientifically speaking. We will have puzzles to solve and observations to make. Come join us and let’s have fun!

July 13 - 17: Bits and Bots STEM Week - What do straws, modeling clay, cardboard, and glue sticks have in common? Why STEM projects, of course!! STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. During this week, our campers use all of those skills and a variety of materials to design and build many projects like robots, solar cars, and roller coasters. Then they will use their artistic skills to give their constructions a personal touch! In addition, we will use LEGO EV3 Robotics kits to build, design, and test on a course.

Theater Intensives Ms. Sylvia Aslanian Rising 3rd – 8th Grade

June 15 - 19: IMPROVAGANZA - This is for the beginning advanced improvisor. Be ready to learn and sharpen skills in thinking quick on your feet, storytelling, and acting through pantomime. Each day we will start with warm-ups and learn techniques that will help us to think creatively, and come up with scenes in the moment. At the end of the week the team will showcase their skills at the Improvaganza Showcase for parents, family, and friends. Note: Black long pants, black shoes, and a black t-shirt are required to participate in the showcase.

Space is limited to 8 on campus and 6 more on Zoom.

Students will remain 6 ft apart during the session. The final show will be videotaped and a link will be shared of the show.

Offered on Zoom from 9 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 3 pm T-shirt included

Rising 4th – 8th Grade

July 13 - 17: Monologues, Scenes, & More - This camp is for the serious performer. Previous experience required! In this acting camp, students will hone their auditioning, acting, singing, and dancing skills. Students will learn the process of bringing characters to life on the stage and in front of a camera through various acting techniques. You must attend the camp the entire week: from 9:00am - 3:00pm (unless doing the half day offering on Zoom) Note: If you are interested in a solo, you must come prepared to audition the entire song.

Costume Fee: $10.00 Space is limited to 8 on campus and 6 more on Zoom.

Students will remain 6 ft apart during the session. The final show will be videotaped and a link will be shared of the show.

Offered on Zoom 9 am – 12 pm or 1 pm – 3 pm.

Summer Camp Registration Form

Child’s Name Please Print Child’s Name

Week 1 June 15-19

Week 2 June 22-26

Ms. Elizabeth Falls

Ms. Joanne McFarland & Ms. Susan Hansen

Mr. Richard Aslanian & Ms. Sherilyn Farris

Ms. Sylvia Aslanian

Age 4 - Rising Kindergarten Under the Sea

Rising 1st -3rd

Rising 2nd – 8th

Rising 4th - 8th

Little Sprouts

IMPROVAGANZA

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Let it Fly! SPACE: The Next Frontier! [ ]

Animal Planet

Future Scientists

No Camp

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Amazing Race Around the World [ ]

3:30-4:15 [ ] 4:30-5:15 [ ]

Junior Builders [ ]

Construction Junction [ ]

No Camp

Around the World [ ]

Silly Science of Summer [ ]

No Camp

Nature Week

Bits and Bots STEM Week [ ]

Monologues,

3:30-4:15 [ ] 4:30-5:15 [ ] 3:30-4:15 [ ] 4:30-5:15 [ ] 3:30-4:15 [ ] 4:30-5:15 [ ]

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Week 3 June 29- July 2 Closed July 3rd

Mad Scientist

Week 4 July 6-10

Artful Antics

Week 5 July 13-17

Ahoy! Pirate Week [ ]

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Full Day, June 15 – July 17 IMPROVAGANZA Half Day Zoom Afternoon Academics

Ms. Elizabeth Falls Afternoon Academics

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Scenes & More

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Additional Fee: $10.00

3:30-4:15 [ ] 4:30-5:15 [ ]

$250/Week $125/Week $55/Session

Camp hours are on a staggered schedule to reduce congestion during arrival and dismissal.

• Ms. Elizabeth Falls/Alyssa Hanley Campers: 8:15-8:30 AM to 2:30-2:45 PM • Ms. Joanne McFarland/Susan Hansen Campers: 8:30-8:45 AM to 2:45-3:00 PM • Mr. Richard Aslanian/Sherilyn Farris Campers: 8:45-9:00 AM to 3-3:15 PM • Ms. Sylvia Aslanian’s Campers: 9:00-9:15 AM to 3:15 to 3:30 PM Camp tuition is paid the Thursday before each week of camp. Submit a deposit equal to one week’s camp tuition to register. Returning families do not need tuition paperwork, but must submit deposit with registration form in order for a spot to be reserved for your camper(s).

I understand that by signing below I am enrolling my child in summer camp at Millhopper Montessori School. It is my responsibility to notify the school in writing a minimum of four weeks before a scheduled camp if I wish to cancel for any reason. Failure to notify the school in writing with the proper notice will result in my account being charged for the full cost of the week(s) of camp I have indicated above. I attest that I have submitted all of the required documents to Millhopper Montessori School and that I have read the above information and understand this to be a binding agreement.

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Primary Parent’s Signature

Secondary Parent’s Signature

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF PERSONAL LIABILITY AND WAIVER FOR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES I, (“Student/Parent”), for myself and, if applicable, on behalf of my minor children, acknowledge that I have freely chose to attend MMS Summer Camp 2020 during June 15, 2020 to July 17, 2020. I understand that Millhopper Montessori School, LLC has taken all reasonable precautions to protect parents, students, administrators, staff, and employees from exposure to COVID-19. Those measures include, but are not limited to, [INSERT MEASURES, SUCH AS appropriate screening of attendees and staff, temperature measurement, and enforcement of proper requirements for social distancing and sanitization]. I agree that by attending MMS Summer Camp 2020, I will fully comply with all such measures or face ejection from the School Activity. I further acknowledge that my attendance may expose me to the risk of exposure to COVID-19 in spite of the above measures and I assume any such risk that may arise therefrom. I accept full responsibility for all medical expenses for any injuries or exposure I might receive by reason of my attendance.

By signing this form, I also hereby release Millhopper Montessori School, LLC, its administrators, directors, officers, teachers, employees, agents, assigns, and volunteers (“released parties”) from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, complaints, suits or other forms of liability that any of them may sustain arising out of (a) my attendance at MMS Summer Camp 2020, (b) a failure to comply with the measures imposed by the School, (c) a failure to comply with local, state, and federal laws and District policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct; or (d) arising out of any damage or injury caused by myself or my child.. I also agree to indemnify and hold harmless the released parties from the released claims, including any and all related costs, attorney fees, liabilities, settlements, and/or judgments.

SIGNATURE I confirm that I have carefully read this Acknowledgement and Release, fully understand the above conditions, and agree to its terms knowingly and voluntarily. I also confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the child.

Signature of Student's Parent or Legal Guardian

Name of Student(s) to Which Release Applies

Date

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