Summer

Summer 2022

Nature & Nurture - Giving Tree School's Summer Program

Children will explore the natural world and nurture their curiosity in our rambling and rugged outdoor classroom, guided by Giving Tree’s own experienced Lead Teacher/Director, Merrilee Kane.

Registration is for full weeks, Monday-Friday. The rate is $320/week (week of July 4th prorated to $256 for the holiday).

Week 1: July 5-8 - Color & Texture: Artists at Work

Week 2: July 11-15 - Mix it Up! Recipes & Potions

Week 3: July 18-22 - Earth & Water Engineers

Week 4: July 25-29 - It's Alive! Plants & Animals Around Us

Week 5: August 1-5 - Movers, Shakers, Music-Makers

All payments must be paid in full to secure enrollment. Children must be in the age range of 2 years & nine months, through 5 to be eligible to participate. Absences and emergency cancellations are non-refundable. Payment is refundable if the week is cancelled.

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Daily Schedule

8:30 - Greetings

9-9:30 - Snack

9:30-10:15 - Small Group Explorations

10:15-11:20 - Choice Time

11:20 - Goodbye Song

11:30 - Departures

11:30-1:00 - Lunch & Rest for full-day kids

1:00 - Greetings for afternoon arrivals

1:30-2:15 - Small Group Explorations

2:15-2:45 - Snack

2:45-3:50 - Choice Time

3:50 - Goodbye Song

4:00 - Departures

What does my child need to bring for the half-day?

-Labeled water bottle

-Individual snack, daily

-Water shoes and towel

-Change of clothing

-Sun hat

-Bathing Suit

What does my child need to bring when staying the full day?

-All of the above, PLUS:

-Extra snack for the afternoon

-Ample lunch

-Rest mat