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"The Gate" of Garden Gate Montessori
Hartland, Michigan
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810 632 2118
hsimmerson[AT]garden-gatemontessori.com
2100 Progressive Drive
Hartland, Michigan 48353
CAMPER AGES: 3-13
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. M-F 6:30-6:00
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our theme each summer is matched with field trips to expand interests in specific areas.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Swimming, Volleyball, Academics, and more. We Do An Half-hour/ Hour Of Required Summer Work Each Day. Parents Must Provide Study Materials & Daily Work Expectations.
CAMP LOCATION: We are 1 mile east of US 23 on M-59 in Hartland, Michigan. We double as a Montessori school and child care center during the school year but have a large summer camp each year from June through August.
CAMP FACILITIES: Small school setting with 2 small playgrounds and large wooded area for camp use.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: K-12 Years “Science and me/DIY Science”
Whether your child is 6-8 years old or 9 – 12 years old this year’s theme will capture their inner scientist. We will explore science, nature, Bouba-Kifi effect, Biodiversity, aerodynamics, art, space, building and much more! We will pack their days with field trips and developmental appropriate activities full of fun and adventure. Field trips will be planned 2 - 3 times a week; such as swimming, movies, planetarium, science centers, U of M football, ropes course, laser tag, and so much more! "
3-5 year old “The Science of Nature”
The preschooler's will enjoy each summer day exploring nature and the biodiversity around them. We will study plants, animals, and outdoor science. They will be making new friends, create and explore with their imagination, and enjoy in house field trips. In house field trips will have the children exploring – books, acting, sports, safety, geography, science, animals, and storytelling. Special Guests will join us throughout the summer and offer many amazing opportunities and new experiences.
*Field trips will be planned 2-3 times per week for K-12 only; Such as swimming, zip-lining, movies, planetarium, science centers, water parks, laser tag and so much more! We will do "In House" activities for 3-5 groups.
Time for Learning
The children will have a half hour /hour daily required each day for literacy. It will include writing, reading, listening to stories or making books. We use every opportunity in all of the activities we plan to incorporate learning. If there is a specific concern, please let us know and we will do our best to create fun learning experiences for your child. School age children will be asked to bring a summer work book.
Our program is hosted by teachers whom have a love for the outdoors and learning about the world around them. We are all CPR certified and understand what it means to have summer fun!
We have been awarded the 2016 Family Friendly Award from the CAP Council of Livingston County!
We were voted Best Preschool Program in Livingston County and given a Daisy Award!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Garden Gate is a Montessori program during the school year from infants through Pre-Primary School. We also host school age kids for day camps throughout the school year.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp begins June 15th and ends August 29th. We are open 6:30-6:00 Monday through Friday!
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are looking for a couple dynamic camp counselors for summer for our 8-11 year old group! We would love an experienced camp leader or teacher that loves to have fun!
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