Summer Program
6 months - 6 years
Our summer program is designed to be an extension of the Montessori classroom, blending the discovery of the natural world with the joy of creative expression. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Bridger Mountains, children will engage in hands-on activities that foster independence, curiosity, and a deep connection to our local Montana environment.
- Infants (Nido): children ages 6 months through 18 months
- Toddlers (Pre-Primary): children ages 18 months through 3 years old
- Preschool - Kindergarten (Primary): children ages 2.5 through 6 years old (including rising first-graders)
Program Hours & Options
We operate Monday through Thursday to allow families a long weekend for Montana adventures.
| Program | Option | Hours | Pick-up Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary & Primary | School Day | 8:00AM – 3:00PM | 3:00 – 3:15 PM |
| Pre-Primary & Primary | Extended Day | 8:00AM – 4:30PM | 4:30 – 4:45 PM |
| Nido | Standard Day | 8:30AM – 3:00PM | 3:00 – 3:15 PM |
Summer Themes
July | The Natural World
Exploring the physics, biology, and history of our own backyard.
- Week 1 (July 6–9): Gallatin Gardeners: Digging into local soil and tending a "pizza garden" (herbs, peppers, and tomatoes).
- Activities include: Anatomy of fruits/seeds and the lifecycle of honeybees in the Bridgers.
- Week 2 (July 13–16): Little Paleontologists: Discovering the giants that once roamed Montana.
- Activities include: "Fossil" sensory bins, nomenclature card matching, and salt-dough imprints.
- Week 3 (July 20–23): River Life & Water Wonders: Physics and biology of our local waterways.
- Activities include: "Sink or float" experiments, fish anatomy, and "Leave No Trace" practical life work.
- Week 4 (July 27–30): Montana Animals & Tracking: Identifying our wild neighbors
- Activities include: Clay mold tracking (elk, bear, felines), bird call identification, and "sheep to shirt" wool processing.
August | Expression & Movement
Fostering fine motor skills, scientific inquiry, and community spirit.
- Week 5 (August 3–6): The Young Alchemists: Kitchen science and multi-step directions.
- Activities include: Making sun-butter, baking soda reactions, and sun-brewing herbal teas.
- Week 6 (August 10–13): Colors of the Earth: Finding and creating art from nature.
- Activities include: Crafting nature paintbrushes, flower pressing, and sun-printing (cyanotypes).
- Week 7 (August 17–20): World Cup & Global Games: Gross motor development and social-emotional growth.
- Activities include: Obstacle courses, hula hoop coordination, and cooperative games focused on helping friends.
Enrollment & Tuition
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Space in our summer sessions is limited. To reserve your child's spot or to ask questions regarding our summer programming, please reach out.
