Summer Camp at Alcuin Montessori School for 1st through 8th Grades
Have your children, 1st through 8th grade, take advantage of an enjoyable summer program that provides the rewards of a Montessori approach to learning with a big helping of summer fun with eight great sessions. Whether your child is new to Montessori or a pro, this camp is a great way for them to discover, learn and grow in a safe and fun environment.
The camp is open to the general public. Children (1st through 8th grades) not enrolled at Alcuin are welcome to attend. Children bring their own lunch daily. A welcome letter with camp details will be sent closer to the start date of camp. Sign-ups are now open and spaces are filling up!
THEMES
Session 1 - June 8–12 | Game On! Camp Olympics Week
Run, jump, toss, and cheer! Campers will explore a wide range of games and physical challenges that build coordination, teamwork, and confidence. Expect plenty of movement, laughter, and opportunities to try new ways of being active, no sports expertise required.
Session 2 - June 15–18 (4 Days) | Edible Explorations
Campers embark on a tasty, hands-on journey through cooking and baking. They will explore food from a cultural and scientific perspective by making empanadas from scratch, mixing dough, preparing fillings, shaping, and cooking, while also diving into baking projects that highlight measuring, sequencing, and experimentation.
Session 3 - June 22–26 | Reel Discovery: Hooks, Lines & Curious Minds CAMP IS FULL
Cast a line into curiosity at our Fishing Camp! Campers will spend the week learning the basics of fishing while exploring aquatic ecosystems and the wildlife that depend on them. Through hands-on fishing experiences, they’ll practice patience, problem-solving, and careful observation, all while enjoying the calm excitement of time spent by the water.
June 29–July 3 | NO CAMP
Session 4 - July 6–10 | Create and Amplify CAMP IS FULL
Campers will remix fashion and music through hands-on design, sound, and movement. From transforming textiles into wearable art to exploring rhythm through singing, instruments, and musical games, this week celebrates creativity, collaboration, and bold self-expression.
Session 5 - July 13–17 | Animal Encounters CAMP IS FULL
Explore the wild world of animals through hands-on challenges, creative projects, and team-based activities. Campers will investigate animal behavior, habitats, and survival strategies while building problem-solving skills, and having fun along the way.
Session 6 - July 20–24 | Curiosity Quest CAMP IS FULL
Campers will dive into hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and science investigations that spark curiosity and creativity. They’ll build, test, and discover how science, math, and problem-solving come to life through playful, real-world challenges!
Session 7 - July 27–July 31 | Summer Lovin’- Had Me a Blast! CAMP IS FULL
Campers will dream up, rehearse, and perform mini plays inspired by all things summer, beach days, adventures, friendships, and big laughs, building confidence, creativity, and teamwork while having an absolute blast on and off the stage.
Session 8 - August 3-7 | Wild Wonders: Forest Preserve Explorers CAMP IS FULL
A week of outdoor wonder and discovery. Campers will spend time exploring the forest preserve, observing plants and animals, asking big questions, and building a deeper connection to the natural world through hands-on exploration and daily adventures.
Be a Junior Counselor!
Join us this summer to be a Junior Counselor! Junior Counselors serve as camp leaders, helping to plan and implement daily activities while modeling enthusiasm, responsibility, and teamwork. They spend dedicated time each day meeting with fellow Junior Counselors to plan, reflect, and debrief, and also work alongside the full camp to guide and support younger campers. Throughout the program, Junior Counselors are fully supported and guided by Alcuin staff, allowing them to build leadership skills while actively participating in activities and having fun alongside the campers.
CAMP COST
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: 10% savings for signing up on or before February 28th. Please note, the early bird discount does not apply to before or after care.
There is $100 cancellation fee.
REGISTRATION LINKS
Alcuin Families:
June Early Bird: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/Kh8g3d6b
July/August Early Bird: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/twG7pzxO
Non-Alcuin:
June Early Bird Registration: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/H4gfRFrf
July/Aug Early Bird Registration: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/jGy7B9mY
The camp is open to the general public. Children (1st through 8th grades) not enrolled at Alcuin are welcome to attend. Children bring their own lunch daily. A welcome letter with camp details will be sent closer to the start date of camp. Sign-ups are now open and spaces are filling up!
THEMES
Session 1 - June 8–12 | Game On! Camp Olympics Week
Run, jump, toss, and cheer! Campers will explore a wide range of games and physical challenges that build coordination, teamwork, and confidence. Expect plenty of movement, laughter, and opportunities to try new ways of being active, no sports expertise required.
Session 2 - June 15–18 (4 Days) | Edible Explorations
Campers embark on a tasty, hands-on journey through cooking and baking. They will explore food from a cultural and scientific perspective by making empanadas from scratch, mixing dough, preparing fillings, shaping, and cooking, while also diving into baking projects that highlight measuring, sequencing, and experimentation.
Session 3 - June 22–26 | Reel Discovery: Hooks, Lines & Curious Minds CAMP IS FULL
Cast a line into curiosity at our Fishing Camp! Campers will spend the week learning the basics of fishing while exploring aquatic ecosystems and the wildlife that depend on them. Through hands-on fishing experiences, they’ll practice patience, problem-solving, and careful observation, all while enjoying the calm excitement of time spent by the water.
June 29–July 3 | NO CAMP
Session 4 - July 6–10 | Create and Amplify CAMP IS FULL
Campers will remix fashion and music through hands-on design, sound, and movement. From transforming textiles into wearable art to exploring rhythm through singing, instruments, and musical games, this week celebrates creativity, collaboration, and bold self-expression.
Session 5 - July 13–17 | Animal Encounters CAMP IS FULL
Explore the wild world of animals through hands-on challenges, creative projects, and team-based activities. Campers will investigate animal behavior, habitats, and survival strategies while building problem-solving skills, and having fun along the way.
Session 6 - July 20–24 | Curiosity Quest CAMP IS FULL
Campers will dive into hands-on experiments, engineering challenges, and science investigations that spark curiosity and creativity. They’ll build, test, and discover how science, math, and problem-solving come to life through playful, real-world challenges!
Session 7 - July 27–July 31 | Summer Lovin’- Had Me a Blast! CAMP IS FULL
Campers will dream up, rehearse, and perform mini plays inspired by all things summer, beach days, adventures, friendships, and big laughs, building confidence, creativity, and teamwork while having an absolute blast on and off the stage.
Session 8 - August 3-7 | Wild Wonders: Forest Preserve Explorers CAMP IS FULL
A week of outdoor wonder and discovery. Campers will spend time exploring the forest preserve, observing plants and animals, asking big questions, and building a deeper connection to the natural world through hands-on exploration and daily adventures.
Be a Junior Counselor!
Join us this summer to be a Junior Counselor! Junior Counselors serve as camp leaders, helping to plan and implement daily activities while modeling enthusiasm, responsibility, and teamwork. They spend dedicated time each day meeting with fellow Junior Counselors to plan, reflect, and debrief, and also work alongside the full camp to guide and support younger campers. Throughout the program, Junior Counselors are fully supported and guided by Alcuin staff, allowing them to build leadership skills while actively participating in activities and having fun alongside the campers.
CAMP COST
- Camper (entering 1st-5th Grade)- Alcuin Family- $425
- Camper (entering 1st-5th Grade)- Non-Alcuin Family- $450
- Junior Counselor (entering 6th-8th Grade)- Alcuin Family- $450
- Junior Counselor (entering 6th-8th Grade)- Non-Alcuin Family-$475
- Before Care 8am-9am: $40
- After Care 4pm-5pm: $40
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: 10% savings for signing up on or before February 28th. Please note, the early bird discount does not apply to before or after care.
There is $100 cancellation fee.
REGISTRATION LINKS
Alcuin Families:
June Early Bird: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/Kh8g3d6b
July/August Early Bird: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/twG7pzxO
Non-Alcuin:
June Early Bird Registration: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/H4gfRFrf
July/Aug Early Bird Registration: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/jGy7B9mY
