Summer Program
Summer Discovery Program – 2020
Welcome to the Pincushion Hill Montessori School summer program. We are guided by the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori and are a warm, safe, and supportive community that nurtures lifelong love of learning. Pincushion’s Summer Discovery Program offers fun-filled adventures tailored for children 2.9 years old through 10 years old. Our discovery sessions explore a variety of themes including ocean studies ( this summer’s theme ), gardening, wildlife, exploration of the natural world, creating and building, water play, lego programs, arts and crafts, and music and movement. The theme for this summer will be culture and the curriculum will focus on the Incas, Aztecs and Mayans.
Our extensive and mature gardens offer pure fun to explore everything from growing annuals, per annuals, flowers, herbs, and vegetables. The weekly seasonal harvest yields many varieties of food for cooking and baking projects.
Throughout the summer a local Ashland community service person will be invited to speak about their professions – Fire, Police, Dental, Health, Librarian, and others pertaining to our summer theme.
Weekly sessions begin June 15, 2020 and run through August 14, 2020. Summer hours are 8:30a.m. to 5:30p.m. Whether joining us for part of the summer or the entire 9-week program of exploration all children are sure to enjoy learning, playing, and creating in our indoor and outdoor classrooms.
Application Guidelines – 2020
A non-refundable application fee of $50 is due with the completed 2020 Summer Application. The balance is due by June 12, 2020. You will receive a confirmation email once your registration is processed. Please email application form to [email protected], drop off, or mail your completed application to Pincushion Hill Montessori School, 30 Green Street, Ashland, MA 01721.
A Typical Day at the Summer Discovery Program
- 8:30 a.m. – Greetings and arrivals
- 9:00 a.m. – Morning theme exploration and snack
- 10:00 a.m. – Garden fun and harvest
- 11:00 a.m. – Recess
- 12:00 noon – Lunch (outside or inside)
- 12:30 p.m. – Rest time ( younger children nap or rest, older children engage in Ocean Studies)
- 1:30 p.m. – Water Play
- 3:30 p.m. – Evening Snack
- 4:00 p.m. – Language Art Fun and Mathematics
- 5:30 p.m – Dismissal
