Summer Program

Music & Nature

“Nature Trail, Summer Program”® is part of the curriculum. It is a component of the “MUSIKGARTEN”® program that we use throughout the school year.

Music engages the ear through listening, vocalizing and moving. The senses of touch and sight are activated through movement. Nature furnishes a living exploratory environment, which engages all the senses, particularly hearing.



The curriculum includes a rich selection of folk songs, which link children to their musical heritage.

Gardening

During the summer session, the children care for the vegetable garden, which they may have helped plant in the spring. In addition to weeding and watering the plants, the children enjoy picking and preparing the vegetables for lunch and snack. They also tend the herb garden and the many flower gardens located in various sites on our campus.

Art

In the art studio, the children explore different art mediums daily. Each week, new techniques in painting, collage, weaving, printing and mosaics are introduced. The children are inspired by nature and use natural materials to enhance their work. On a typical day the children may make nature rubbings outdoors to create a collage in class, or they may use pressed flowers to create a mosaic pattern.

Handicrafts

Embroidery, appliqué and fabric painting are some of the activities reserved for afternoons.

Lunch as an Activity

The extended morning provides additional time for the children’s involvement in cooking and baking and the preparation and serving of lunch. This is an integral part of the Summer Program. Lunch is included in the fees.

Spanish

The children are immersed in Spanish language throughout the day, led by fluent assistant teachers. This is a continuation of the format used during the school year.

Water Play

Sprinkler and other water activities are reserved for the late afternoon as a respite from the heat.

Playtime Sports: Golf