Apple Montessori Summer Camp

Ages 2  - 12

SummerCamp Locations
Edgewater | Towaco | Oakland | Kinnelon | Randolph | Morris Plains | Wayne | Edison | Mahwah

Summer Camp July - August

Swimming
All campers will have daily swim lessons. The instructor will coach them in water skills, proper swimming strokes, and most importantly, water safety. Our heated swimming pools are ideal for all ages. The enlarged shallow water area allows all ages to stand in the water safely to develop a sense of security and confidence. Red Cross certified personnel are present at and in charge of all pool activities.

Arts and Crafts
The arts and crafts program is probably the most popular. Projects are selected for individual age groups to challenge the imagination and develop critical skills such as cutting, pasting, and painting. Campers love to design their own T-shirts or handmade puppets. Each artist is proud to bring home their own personally created items.

Computer
Introduction to basic computer skills is just the beginning for our campers. The children will be learning the parts and functions of the computer. They will have time to use our carefully selected software and games to reinforce basic early childhood learning skills in colors, numbers and letters, and much, much more! They have a great time while practicing the fundamentals of computing.

Cooking Class
The science of cooking is fascinating to all children. They love to see their own cupcakes double in size as they bake in the oven. How does the Jell-O that they put in the refrigerator as a liquid come out as a jiggly gel? Who can explain the wonder of popcorn? All those questions and more are explored all summer long. The children make many treats and the best part is sharing and eating all the goodies

Field Trip
All children who attend the full-day camp session and who are four years old or older may participate in various field trips throughout the summer. In the past we have taken the campers to local minature golf programs, bowling alleys, museums, and other local attractions. In addition we bring many special events to the camp. We have been visited by petting zoos, pony rides, clowns, magicians, and other performers and presenters. All campers are included in these events regardless of age. Finally many special theme days, such as crazy hat day or Disney day, make each day at camp new and exciting!

Music
Music and dance are enjoyed by all age levels. The campers are able to learn about all types of music from classical to Broadway tunes and even modern pop. The children may participate in a play which has been enjoyed by all or create their own instruments and participate in a marching band! During the dance sessions we all shake, rattle, and roll! The children enjoy self-expression through creative dance movements. It wouldn’t be camp without the Twist, the Bunny Hop, the Limbo, the Macarena or the Chicken Dance

Organized Sports and Games
Our playground offers equipment that will encourage exercise, stimulate the imagination, and expand your child’s social skills. In addition to the playground equipment, we are also equipped with bicycles and safety helmets for the children to enjoy.

All age levels will enjoy organized games and sports. Children will be learning the fundamentals of such sports as basketball, soccer, hockey and baseball to name a few. The games on the scooters seem to be everyone’s favorite. During organized games and sports the children learn to follow directions, take turns and of course, the value of being a “good team player”. Go Team! These activities also benefit the children by developmeng eye, hand and foot coordination.

Outdoor Play
Our awesome playgrounds offer equipment that encourages exercise, coordination, and group fun. Developing large muscle skills, eye-hand coordination, balance, and flexibility are the aims behind the activities, but to the campers, it’s just plain fun! The children benefit by learning how to get along with others,develop some of their own “rules” for play and have plenty of time to socialize within a group.

Science and Nature
The children will experience nature at its best. They may be planting their own garden and watching it grow or making paper to learn about the importance of recycling and taking care of our natural resources. The children will wait days, in awe, to see a butterfly emerge from its cocoon or learn about exotic animals that have come to visit camp for the day. We will conduct experiments on the five senses, the food chain, or any number of other topics. Curiosity and discovery are the theme!

Camp Sessions
Three/Five Mornings	8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Three/Five Afternoons	12:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Five Full Days	8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Morning DayCare	7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Afternoon Daycare	3:45 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

If a child attends camp for the full day session, he or she may bring his or her own lunch and go outside for a leisurely picnic. You also have the option of purchasing lunches, monthly or occasionally, from the catering company that provides this service to our schools.