We are thrilled to share our 2022 Summer Programming Options with you below! ​

How to Enroll: 
Current families can enroll through “forms” in Transparent Classroom. Please reach out to [email protected] with questions. 

For families that are not currently enrolled at MCH, see below for sign-up links.

We are Forces of Nature 
7 Week Summer Program
Programming offered for Early Childhood through Elementary

We Are Forces of Nature camp is an experience that is designed to allow our campers to be their own unique force of nature in a safe and healthy environment. Our teachers will lead the campers on a journey of self discovery, creativity and the freedom to explore many of the themes that make us human. Activities throughout the week will vary based on child's age and classroom. Kids can count on having lots of fun and learning! Each week has a specific theme for lessons and exploration full of interesting and engaging activities. 
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This program will take place over 7 weeks. Each week is its own session. 

​Camp runs from July 11 through August 26, 2022

Summer Camp enrollment opened on 3/15/22.  Classrooms are nearly filled, thus after 5/15/22, we can not guarantee that your child will be placed in their school year classroom.  If you enroll in Summer Camp after 5/15/22, we will notify you if there is no space in your child’s classroom and we can only accommodate placing them in another classroom.  You may choose to cancel your registration within 24 hours if you receive this notification from us.  Thank you for your understanding.  

Spaces available in all programs all weeks except:

Early Childhood:
​​Week 4: Waitlist only

​Lower Elementary
​​Week 6 : Waitlist only

Early Childhood Program

AM
9:00am-1:00pm
​$380 per week

Full-Day
9:00am-3:30pm
​$580 per week

PM Extended Day
9:00am-6:00pm
​$650 per week

All Day Extended Day
8:00am-6:00pm
$700 per week

Elementary Program


​Full-Day
9:00am-3:30pm
​$580 per week
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PM Extended Day
9:00am-5:00pm
$600 per week

All Day Extended Day
8:00am-5:00pm
$650 per week
​Please note:  Camp shirts are included in tuition while supplies last. A supply fee is included in each week's camp tuition.  ​​

Weekly Themes

Week 1:  We are artists
July 11 - July 15

Join us in kicking off the 2022 MCH Summer Camp with creativity and art! This week will be filled with all things artistic, and will culminate with a tie dye t-shirt party, where campers can dye shirts to rock for the rest of the summer and beyond. 

Week 2: We are athletes
July 18 - July 22

​Ready, set, GO! This week the campers will get their hearts racing and blood pumping by taking on physical challenges through a variety of sport activities. We will celebrate the end of the week with our traditional annual Bike Parade! Students bring their bikes to school, decorate them, and ride together with pride. 

Week 3: We are Adventurers and Explorers
July 25 - July 29
Adventure awaits! Through story, physical adventure, books and navigational understanding, campers will explore the unknown this week. The week will end with an exciting presentation from Animal Encounters, a local company who will bring The Outback to our back yard with their Australian Animal Encounter.  We'll be joined by a Bennett's Wallaby, a Sugar Glider, a Blue Tongued Skink, Bearded Dragons, a Frilled Lizard, a Spotted Python, and a Carpet Python! 
​​WEEK 4: WE ARE musicians and dancers
August 1- August 5

Let's move and groove! This week the Campers will explore many types of music, instruments and styles of dancing to find the rhythm in themselves and with each other by exploring music from around the world. We will be joined at the end of the week by student performers of TAIKO, a Japanese Drumming education program comprised of beautiful sounds, movements, and historical information. Older campers will participate in a special drumming workshop. 
week 5: WE ARE RECYCLERS
August 8 - August 12

​Recycling is one of the easiest ways for us to show care for our earth, and it can also be fun! Campers will delve into the world of recycling through various activities throughout the week, and end with an exciting visit from The Makery! The Makery is a mobile art lab that celebrates re-use and raw creativity using reclaimed and recycled materials. Your children will bring home a beautiful and unique piece of art made with things that used to be other things!

WEEK 6: WE ARE scientists and inventors
August  15 - August 19

Through hands on science and discovery activities, campers will be inspired to problem solve and develop critical thinking skills! We will be joined at the end of the week by Mad Science, a mobile science lab that brings experiments to us. Activities will vary, possibly including dry ice, slime, ecstatic electricity, magnificent magnets, and more! 

wEEK 7: WE ARE storytellers
August 22 - August 26
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Story telling is the foundation of language and shapes the way we move through the world. This week campers will explore different ways of story telling, from word of mouth, passed down legends, written stories and performance. Campers will participate in puppet making and cap-off summer camp with a puppeteer performance! 
Summer Camp Supply List & Reminders: Early Childhood
Please remember to label everything with your child's name!
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Sunscreen
Please apply sunscreen to your child in the morning before heading to school. If sunscreen should need to be applied to your child in the afternoon, make sure you have completed the Sunscreen Authorization Form in Transparent Classroom. Sunscreen will be reapplied to Extended Day Children before heading back outside at 3:30.
If you have not completed a form yet, please email Allison Sadler and she can email you a copy. Please note that sunscreen must be provided by the parent and the authorization form must be complete in order for us to be able to apply sunscreen for your child. Having aerosol sunscreen bottles is very helpful for ease of application for our staff.

Backpacks
Your camper will use their backpack to bring the following items daily:
▪Labeled Water Bottle
▪Labeled Lunch Box (with an ice pack)
▪Two sets of extra summer clothes labeled with their name and packed in a reusable bag Please provide your own backpack if you currently do not have an MCH backpack to bring items to and from camp daily

Snack
Please pack snacks for your campers as well as lunch. Snack is student-driven, and they will be able to access snacks whenever they are feeling hungry.
A good rule of thumb to follow is:
▪ 1 snack for half day campers
▪ 2 snacks for full day campers
▪ 3 snacks for extended day campers

Each camper should wear the following items daily in order to have a successful summer camp experience:
▪ Close-toed waterproof shoes/sandals (Tevas, Keens, Aquasox, NO CROCS)
Please note we will have a mister running on the playground most days. During hotter days, we will have more water activities available to help keep children cool. Please plan their outfits accordingly on those days and know they may need to change into their extra clothing!

Children Who Nap
If you have indicated through the enrollment form that your child is a napper, they will have a nap period from 1:00-2:30 daily. If you have an MCH nap blanket please send it with your child. If you are new, we will loan one to your child through the summer. Nap blankets will be sent home on Friday to be laundered and must be returned on Monday.
Summer Camp Supply List & Reminders: Elementary
Please remember to label everything with your child's name!

Sunscreen
Please apply sunscreen to your child in the morning before heading to school. If sunscreen should need to be applied to your child in the afternoon, make sure you have completed the Sunscreen Authorization Form in Transparent Classroom. Sunscreen will be reapplied to after lunchtime. Extended Day Campers will reapply before heading back outside at 3:15.
If you have not completed a form yet, please email Allison Sadler and she can email you a copy. Please note that sunscreen must be provided by the parent and the authorization form must be complete in order for us to be able to apply sunscreen for your child. Having aerosol sunscreen bottles is very helpful for ease of application for our staff.

Lunch
Campers will need to bring their own lunch. Please pack an ice pack in order to keep food cold, and any utensils they will need.

Snack
Campers should pack am/pm snacks each day. If they are staying for extended day hours they should pack at least 2 or 3 snacks in addition to their lunch.

Reusable Water Bottle

Extra set of clothes
▪ shirt/pants or shorts/underwear/socks to be stored at school

Swimsuit for water play

Rain Jacket
▪ We will be outside as much as possible in all conditions!

Footwear
▪ Please make sure your camper wears or brings footwear that is appropriate for exploring and playing in the various outdoor spaces around campus, as well as water play if they want to participate.

Beach Towel
▪ We won't be doing water play with an inflatable structure, as in summer's past, but there will be options for water play activities

Backpack
Campers have a lot of belongings to transport to and from camp every day!
▪Campers should not bring personal items such as toys or stuffed animals.
▪Please make sure your child's belongings are labeled with their name.
What about Covid?
We will send out a separate communication with our updated Covid policy soon. Please keep your eyes peeled. Our website has been updated as well.

Wondering about Covid risk mitigation at MCH? Take a look at our Covid-19 Policies to see how we’re staying safe.

* Please note that this is a live document and is updated regularly. Policies will likely change by summer.