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Welcome to SMA Summer Camp! We are thrilled to have your child join us for a season of hands-on exploration, creative learning, and joyful discovery. Our program is designed to follow Montessori principles, providing children with the freedom to learn through movement, nature, art, science, and meaningful work. This packet will guide you through all the necessary details for a successful camp experience.
Program Overview
Our camp day begins at 8:00 am, with two pick-up options: 12 pm for half-day or 3 pm for full-day, Monday through Friday. We welcome children ages 18 months through 8 years.
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Our Montessori-aligned curriculum features weekly themes that incorporate music, science, nature, art, cooking, and more, utilizing practical life, sensorial, cultural, mathematics, and language-rich activities.
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We kindly request that you complete the SMA Summer Camp registration packet in its entirety. All registration MUST be completed before your child attends camp. This helps us provide appropriate staffing and supplies for a great camp experience.
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Every Friday, we will have water fun, followed by a pizza party for lunch.
Pricing & Payment Schedule
Our Summer Camp is offered as a full 7-week program, with flexible enrollment options by week. A one-time, non-refundable registration fee must be paid for all campers and is due the first week your child(ren) attend: Single child, $50; Family, $75.
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Payment for the prearranged schedule week is due on the Wednesday prior to the week your child(ren) will attend. You will be charged for the week you reserve, whether your child(ren) attend or not.
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Payments can be made through our app with a check, credit/debit card, or cash in person. There must be a credit card on file, even if you choose to pay with another form of payment. If using an alternative form of payment, it must be made by the Wednesday prior to the week your child will attend. If not, we will charge the card on file. A $15 Declined Card fee will be incurred if the guaranteed form of payment does not work.
Welcome to
SMA Summer Camp 2026
Balance Due
No camper will be allowed to participate unless the balance due is up to date on file. Any unpaid balance will be charged using the guaranteed form of payment.
Education
A $25 deposit per week of attendance is required to reserve weeks in advance of the current week for which payment is made. This deposit will be applied to your camp tuition. Should you decide to cancel or change weeks, your deposit is non-refundable. Please note: We do not offer refunds.
Community
Half-Day Camp (8:00 am – 12 pm): $350
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Full-Day Camp (8:00 am – 3 pm): $400
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Families of students enrolled for the 2026–2027 school year may choose to continue paying their regular monthly tuition rather than the summer camp rate.
What to Wear / Bring Daily
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Nutritious lunch (Refer to our Nutrition Policy)
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Sun hat and sunscreen (please apply at home before drop-off)
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Insect Repellent (please apply at home before drop-off)
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An extra set of labeled clothes
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Comfortable, rubber-soled, closed-toe, and closed-heeled shoes
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Fridays: Have your child wear a labeled bathing suit under their clothes and bring a labeled towel, closed-toe/closed-heeled water shoes, a swim pull-up (for toddlers only), and a labeled change of clothes.
Communication & Updates
Weekly updates will be shared on our app with photos, highlights, and reminders. We also welcome direct communication via email or app for daily notes or questions.
Health & Safety
If your child is feeling ill, we will immediately take his/her temperature. If your child has a temperature of 100.4°F or higher, they will be isolated, and you will be called to pick them up. We recommend that you have pre-set arrangements for your child’s pickup if you are unable to leave work. We will inform you in case of an accident/incident involving your child.
All children must be symptom-free before attending camp. Teachers are trained in pediatric first aid and CPR. Please inform us of any allergies or medical conditions your child may have in advance. Please refer to our Health & Safety Policy.
Camper Code of Conduct
To ensure a respectful, safe, and joyful camp experience, all campers are expected to speak and act with kindness and respect toward others. They should respect camp materials, nature, and classroom spaces.
We believe in gentle redirection and modeling appropriate behavior in line with Montessori values. Families will be notified of any behavior concerns that require support at home and school.
A child may be dismissed from camp if he is hurting others, himself, or being destructive, dangerous, or disruptive to the camp.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Drop-off starts at 8:00 am, and all children must be in the classroom by 8:30 am each day. Half-day children MUST be picked up by 12 pm. Full-day pick-up starts at 2:45 pm and ends at 3 pm. Full-day children MUST be picked up by 3 pm.
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Please notify us if someone other than you will be picking up your child. A photo ID will be required for pick-up. Children will only be released to those listed on their emergency contact form.
Late Pickup Policy
Camp ends promptly at 3 pm, and we ask families to arrive on time out of respect for the children and staff. A late fee of $5 will be assessed, along with an additional $1 per minute thereafter. In the event of an emergency, please contact the school director immediately. Repeated late pick-ups may result in a required meeting with the Director and/or dismissal from our camp.
