Summerfun

During five weeks in July, The Common School transforms into a summer camp where we make masks and puppets, study creepy crawlers, slip and slide, sing, and plant a garden. The program, open to the greater Amherst community, is now in its third decade of working with young children.

The spirit and tone of The Common School’s program are uniquely translated into a summer camp format: in-depth investigation and a hands-on, material rich curriculum combined with outdoor fun and adventure.

Our Goals for Summerfun

To offer age-appropriate, in-depth, creative and integrated curricula that will appeal to a wide range of styles, interactions and interests.
To create a program that encourages the development of learning in a stimulating, playful and exuberant setting.
To promote an atmosphere that encourages the creation of community, respect for all its members, and respect for our surroundings.
To provide parents with a safe, caring, consistent and responsive environment in which to entrust their children.

Schedule - Summerfun 2010

Mini-Camp: Mon, June 28 - Fri, July 2 from 8:30-3:30

During this additional week of camp children 3 - 7 are invited to explore the natural world around them in Enviro-Explorers with Valerie Strong. Children 8 - 12 can participate in a writing workshop with Burliegh Muten. Limited space available.

TWO-WEEK LONG WORKSHOPS FOR AGES 8-12.

Farm and Fiber
8:30-12:00 July 5-July 16

Fiber Arts
8:30-12:00 July 19-July 30

Summerfun 2010 for ages 3 to 10 will be from July 5 - July 30. Both morning and afternoon programs are offered. Morning programs run from 8:30 a.m. until noon, five days per week (campers must attend all five days). Afternoon programs run from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. and include the option of part-time enrollment (fewer than five days a week).

Participants staying for both morning and afternoon programs bring a lunch to eat and enjoy a recess between noon and 12:30 p.m. Children wishing to enroll for fewer than four weeks will be accepted on a space available basis.

Program Information, Fees, and Registration Materials

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