The Summer of 2021 is almost here, and there’s still time to sign-up! 
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Check out our 2021 summer programming options below
How to Enroll: 
Current families can enroll through “forms” in Transparent Classroom. Please reach out to allison@mchkids.com with questions. 

All other families, see below for sign-up links.

*Please note: The Little Olympians Summer Camp is currently full. We are only accepting children into our wait pool.  The Earth Keepers program still has available space. ​

Little Olympians
9 Week, Cohort Based, Summer Program
​for Early Childhood (ages 3-6) 


*Please note: The Little Olympians Summer Camp is currently full. We are only accepting children into our wait pool.  The Earth Keepers program still has available space. 

This year is a do over year, with 9 weeks of summer fun!  We had such an amazing summer camp planned last year, that we just are not ready to give it up.  So we are crossing out the zero on 2020 and adding a 1…  The Olympics are set to happen this summer, and we too, will be diving into the Olympic spirit!
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We will be keeping our cohort model for the Little Olympians summer program, and will have a blend of indoor and outdoor activities that are based on our weekly themes. There are half and full day options, and while it is too early to make the call, we are crossing our fingers that water play will be able to happen in the afternoons for non-nappers.  We are not quite ready to bring events from outside of our community yet, but we have lots of amazing things planned on campus for our campers.  We can’t wait to see you there!

Please note that signing up for the Little Olympians summer camp means that you are signing up for the full 9 weeks. 

* Extended Day Scheduled Students are already contracted for all 9 weeks of summer camp and billed at their contracted monthly rate.
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​Camp runs from June 28 through August 27, 2021

Weekly Themes:
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Week 1 : Opening Ceremonies

Week 2: Velodrome

Week 3: Exercise

Week 4: Equestrian

Week 5: Gymnastics

Week 6: Japan

Week 7: Nutrition

Week 8: Games​

Week 9: Closing Ceremonies

​​Schedules & Fees
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Full Day Schedule: 9:00am-3:30pm
  • $4,200 for 9 weeks

Morning Only Schedule: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • $2,900 for 9 weeks
     *students do not eat lunch at camp


Afternoon Only Schedule: 12:30pm-3:30pm
  • $2,500 for 9 weeks​​
     *students do not eat lunch at camp

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Please note: 
  •  You will be billed $10 per week non-refundable Summer Camp Supply Fee at the time of registration. Each Camper will receive a Summer Camp T-Shirt.
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  • Extended Day Scheduled Students are already contracted for all 9 weeks of summer camp and billed at their contracted monthly rate.


​Early Childhood Earth Keepers
Outdoor Summer Camp
1 Week Sessions

Are you ready for your child to get outside and develop deep connections with nature this summer? We are excited to offer three different schedules for our outdoor summer camp designed specifically for Early Childhood (ages 3-6) students!

​* Please note:
Week 2: One AM spaces available, Two PM spaces available
Week 3: Full
Week 6: Four AM and/or Full Day spaces available 
Week 7: Full for AM and Full Day schedules. PM spaces available 
Week 9: Five AM and/or Full Day spaces available

Spaces available for all other weeks of camp. 


​MCH Earth Keepers camp is an outdoor experience that is designed to offer fun, nature-based experiences and social time in a safe and healthy outdoor environment. An experienced environmental educator, Elementary teacher, Mr. Shawn, will lead this special program for EC students. Class size is limited. Teachers and students may change weekly. 
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Please note that outdoor Camp happens rain or shine. On rainy days, we will seek shelter, but kids should be ready for all-weather outdoor time. We will have a dedicated indoor classroom space to use for bathroom and hand washing. 

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, including silent hikes, yoga, meditation, scavenger hunts, birding, plant and animal identification, stories, non-touch group games, and so much more!
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This program will take place over 9 weeks. Each week is its own session. 

Parents should ensure that if a student is signed up for a full day schedule for Earth Keepers, that their child does not require a nap, as this program will not offer a nap time. 



Schedules & Fees
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Full Day Schedule: 9:00am-3:30pm
  • $500 per week

Morning Only Schedule: 9:00am-12:00pm
  • $350 per week
     *students do not eat lunch at camp


Afternoon Only Schedule: 12:30pm-3:30pm
  • $300 per week
     *students do not eat lunch at camp
     *there will not be a nap time

Please note: 
  •  You will be billed $10 per week non-refundable Summer Camp Supply Fee at the time of registration. Each Camper will receive a Summer Camp T-Shirt.
  • Weekly summer camp fees are non-refundable unless cancellations are received by June 1st.

2021 Sessions and Themes for Earth Keepers

June 28- July 2 (Week 1): nature relationships
During this week we will explore the relationships between animals, plants, fungi and other living creatures. Using the land and other materials, we will be looking at: how they interact with each other, how they help each other and how they can even harm each other.  We will also look around our campus to see some of these relationships and see which organisms don’t belong here.
 JULY 6-9  (week 2): Oneness with nature
We will take this time to explore our campus to see how we, as humans, interact with the Nature around us and to see how MCH has used the natural resources all around us to create a warm, inviting place for all of us to learn and play.  We will also take some time to look at how cultures in the past have become one with Nature.
JULY 12-16 (week 3):  mythology
​We will read myths from different parts of the world and find how they are similar.  We will talk about what myths are and why people told these stories.  By creating myths of our own, we will also better understand why and how these stories came to be.
JULY 19-23 (week 4): earth & Dirt    
This week we will just get dirty!  We will spend a lot of time digging into the ground to discover what lives there.  Also, by understanding what “dirt” and “soil” are, we will start to develop a deeper understanding of the Earth and how life began and continues to thrive in it.
 JULY 26-30  (WEEK 5): water
Let’s talk about water!  Water is slow, powerful, and everywhere.  We will spend understanding where water comes from, different kinds of water, and why it is so important to human beings.  We will also enjoy weather in all of its glory by holding races and contests as we try to outsmart water itself.
AUGUST 2-6 (WEEK 6): math & Engineering in nature
We will spend this week counting, examining and getting to know the Nature around us through the wonderful world of mathematics and engineering.  We’ll find patterns and try to make our own and discover how Nature has influenced humans as they design shelter, camouflage and even machines.  By building and creating using what is around us, we will become better friends with our most important neighbor.
​AUGUST 9-13 (week 7): outdoor skills
We’ll start by unfolding maps and discovering which way is North.  We’ll study maps, create maps, and maybe even become maps!  Students will learn how to use and read a compass, navigate our way around campus and make maps of their own.  Then, by studying the marks animals leave behind, we’ll learn to find, hear, and track the animals in our own backyard.  We may even discover fire!
AUGUST 16-20 (WEEK 8): Birds! 
This week, our brains will take flight on wings of imagination while we learn about our flying friends all around us.  By observing the birds we see on campus, we’ll start to understand MCH’s bird population and what they are doing here.  Students will learn about the life cycles of birds and what they need to survive.  We’ll watch them eat, fly, build nests, and maybe even fight!  
AUGUST 23 - 27 (WEEK 9): incredible invertebrates
Come explore Mr. Shawn’s favorite subject, insects!  We’ll hunt and track every crawling creature we can find.  This includes our mollusk friends, the slugs and snails.  We’ll find out why pill bugs roll up, the difference between millipedes and centipedes and why the yellow spotted millipede makes that smell.

​Summer Outdoor fun for School-Age  Kids!
 
Join us for a series of two-week special summer camps that include exploration, independence, social time with friends and a lot of time in nature. (1st-9th Grade). 
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* We will have two classrooms for our school  
  age program that will be divided according to
  age. Ages are incoming grades for the 21/22 School Year. 
      * Group 1: 1st - 4th grade
      * Group 2: 5th-9th grade

* Each theme lasts for two weeks, although there is the option to register for one week at a time, or you can sign up for all 9 weeks at a discounted rate.  

* Teachers and students may change weekly. 
Enrollment Update: 
For the Group 1 Camp (1st-4th grade): 
  • Week 3: three spaces available
  • Week 6: two spaces available
  • Week 7: Full (Waitlist Only)
  •  Week 9: Full (Waitlist Only)
  • Spaces available for all other weeks 
Schedules & Fees

1 Week Sessions 
Full Day Summer Rate – 9:00-3:30 - $450 per week
Extended Day Rate – 8:00-5:00 - $600 per week

9 Week Enrollment Option
Full Day Summer Rate – 9:00-3:30 - $3,700 for all 9 weeks
Extended Day Rate – 8:00-5:00 - $5,000 for all 9 weeks


Please note:
  •  You will be billed $10 per week non-refundable Summer Camp Supply Fee at the time of registration. Each Camper will receive a Summer Camp T-Shirt.
  • Weekly summer camp fees are non-refundable unless cancellations are received by June 1st.



2021 Sessions and Themes
June 28- July 2 &  July 6-9 (week 1 & 2):  Art & Science in my backpack
This session, campers explore native plants and animals and learn about the life cycle of various specimens in the Pacific Northwest. We will study the various adaptations plants and animals use to their advantage and how that helps contribute to their survival and reproduction.
july 12-16  &  July 19-23 (week 3 & 4): Ecosystems and microclimates
These weeks campers explore native plants and animals to learn about their roles in our campus forest and wetland ecosystems. We will study the various adaptations plants and animals use to their advantage and how that helps contribute to their survival and reproduction. We will collect information about the microclimates and investigate why certain organisms thrive in specific locations. 
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july 26-30  &  august 2-6 (week 5 & 6):  art in nature
This week, campers will immerse themselves in flower pressing, textile stamping using fruits and vegetable, and learn how to ID plants and trees using texture, color and shape. Campers will also be invited to bring a white clothing item from home for our tie-dye day!
august 9-13  & August 16-20 (Week 7 & 8): navigating the earth and sky
​Campers study maps and use their new skills to map out campus trails to hikes. We will also study types of maps, and how to navigate the night sky. Campers will take turns bringing home a sky journal to build a collaborative experience of stargazing.
August 23 - 27 (week 9): celebrating art and nature
​Campers will spend the week designing, planning and creating a nature-immersion end of week celebration, full of fun activities, obstacle courses, nature-based decorations, and much more.

Take a look at our Covid-19 Playbook to see how we’re staying safe here at MCH.

* Please note that this is a live document and is updated regularly. Some of the policies in here may change by summer (hopefully in the direction of less restrictive)