Session 3 Began This Week—Get Ready for More Summer Camp Fun!

We welcomed students for our third and final session of Summer Camp this week! This session is chock-full of new and exciting themes for every age level. From the splash pad to the rooftop pool, all campers will embrace refreshing fun in the sun for the last two weeks of camp.

• Toddler and Bridge Primary: From trains and planes to boats and bikes, campers will explore how people and animals travel by land, air, and sea. They'll discover different modes of transportation, both in their neighborhood and around the world. They will explore various ways we move from one place to another through hands-on crafts and engaging lessons that encourage socialization, language development, and the development of fine and gross motor skills. Their day includes visits to the playground, water play, and gardening activities.

• Preschool and Kindergarteners: Kites, balloons, blimps, drones, and planes—how do they soar through the sky? Children will explore the science of flight, discovering how objects lift off and stay airborne. From the Montgolfier brothers to Count von Zeppelin, they'll learn about the pioneers of aviation and their sky-high adventures. Campers will build flying machines and see just how far they can go! A typical day includes playing in the splash pad, visiting the park or playground, gardening, practicing yoga, music classes, and taking Spanish lessons.

• Elementary: Blast off into an action-packed two-week adventure where kids train like real astronauts! Through obstacle courses, space science experiments, and teamwork challenges, campers will develop agility, problem-solving skills, and a deeper understanding of space science. Packed with exciting activities such as swimming, weekly field trips, coding, basketball, chess, music, Spanish, and art, our STEAM campers stay fully engaged and energized while at camp.

Highlights from Session 2: A Summer Camp Journey Through Land, Air, and Space

From Toddlers to our Elementary campers, Session 2 took us on an exciting journey through land, air, and space! Our Toddler and Bridge Primary groups explored the fantastic animals that roam the savanna while immersing themselves in the sights and sounds of this vibrant habitat. Through crafts, storytelling, and plenty of play, campers developed their vocabulary and motor skills while learning about animals in the wild. Daily outdoor time included activities such as splash pad fun, gardening, and time on the playground, among other activities.

Preschoolers and Kindergarteners dove deeper into the world of land travel. They sorted vehicle types, made their license plates and driver's licenses, and explored color theory through transportation-themed art. Campers also stretched their imaginations and muscles through yoga, music, water play, and Spanish class, making each day a fun-filled experience.

Our Elementary campers rocketed into space with a focus on our “chemical cosmos,” exploring the world of chemistry through the study of aluminum, salt, and their chemical composition. Our hands-on STEAM maker projects involved salt art and learning how salt is affected by evaporation. They collaborated in teams to see which team could build the tallest Lego communications tower and drafted blueprints for their unique versions of an International Space Station. Our music teacher excited the children by teaching them about instruments and rhythms in the reggae-inspired pop song “Walking on the Moon” by The Police, and also learned how to sing a song in a round, such as “Moon, Moon, Moon” by Laurie Berkner. The week ended with a walking field trip to Van Vorst Park, where we enjoyed all the play areas and the splash pad!

Hudson Montessori School employs an interdisciplinary, theme-based learning approach to education, grounded in the Montessori philosophy and methodology, to foster a love of learning in its students. The school serves children aged 2 to 8th grade and invites parents to attend a school tour to learn more about the school.