Welcome to MCH Summer Camp
Join us as we embark on an epic adventure through time!
We are so excited to kick off summer camp this year on Monday, July 10th. Here you will find important dates and information about our summer programs. Keep this page handy for future reference throughout the summer.
If you have programming or staff related questions, please contact the Summer Camp Coordinator for your child(ren)'s program(s) directly. For billing related questions, please contact Robin, our Financial Manager. Any other questions can be directed to the office.
If you have programming or staff related questions, please contact the Summer Camp Coordinator for your child(ren)'s program(s) directly. For billing related questions, please contact Robin, our Financial Manager. Any other questions can be directed to the office.
Summer Session Dates & Weekly Themes
Week 1: Prehistoric
July 10th through July 14th
Let’s kick off summer camp with a ROAR! This week we will take campers on a prehistoric adventure with carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. Join us as we trek through the awesome flora and fauna of the prehistoric era and possibly encounter a real-life dinosaur!
Let’s kick off summer camp with a ROAR! This week we will take campers on a prehistoric adventure with carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores. Join us as we trek through the awesome flora and fauna of the prehistoric era and possibly encounter a real-life dinosaur!
Week 2: Ancient egypt
July 17th through July 21st
This week campers will continue their journey through time to go back to Ancient Egypt! We’ll excavate the past lives of pharaohs as we explore their tombs and unearth their history. Campers will discover the stories told through hieroglyphs, discuss the sacred power of cats, and some of our older campers will learn the process of mummification (and even create a few mummies ourselves)!
This week campers will continue their journey through time to go back to Ancient Egypt! We’ll excavate the past lives of pharaohs as we explore their tombs and unearth their history. Campers will discover the stories told through hieroglyphs, discuss the sacred power of cats, and some of our older campers will learn the process of mummification (and even create a few mummies ourselves)!
Week 3: the groovy 60's
July 24th through July 28th
Campers will really dig this week! Channeling our inner flower power, we will immerse ourselves in the vibrant and exciting decade that was the 1960s. An eventful era filled with vivid colors, groovy tunes, the space race that culminated in one giant leap for mankind, and powerful civil rights movements, the 60s is full of opportunities for creativity and learning. By the end of the week, campers will be rocking tie dye in style!
Campers will really dig this week! Channeling our inner flower power, we will immerse ourselves in the vibrant and exciting decade that was the 1960s. An eventful era filled with vivid colors, groovy tunes, the space race that culminated in one giant leap for mankind, and powerful civil rights movements, the 60s is full of opportunities for creativity and learning. By the end of the week, campers will be rocking tie dye in style!
WEEK 4: the future
July 31st through August 4th
Today’s child is tomorrow’s future. What future do our children want to create? Campers will explore the infinite possibilities together this week as we discuss technology, sustainability, social justice, and how we can work together towards shared goals and aspirations. Campers will create a time capsule that we can open later to see how we did achieving our dreams!
Today’s child is tomorrow’s future. What future do our children want to create? Campers will explore the infinite possibilities together this week as we discuss technology, sustainability, social justice, and how we can work together towards shared goals and aspirations. Campers will create a time capsule that we can open later to see how we did achieving our dreams!
week 5: The RENAISSANCE
August 7th through August 11th
Magnificent paintings and sculptures, captivating literature, and stunning architecture; The Renaissance was a historically powerful period full of incredible art. Starting in Italy and spanning the rest of Europe and beyond, campers will take a tour filled with artistic innovation, royal nobility, and great inspiration culminating in an art show of our own!
Magnificent paintings and sculptures, captivating literature, and stunning architecture; The Renaissance was a historically powerful period full of incredible art. Starting in Italy and spanning the rest of Europe and beyond, campers will take a tour filled with artistic innovation, royal nobility, and great inspiration culminating in an art show of our own!
WEEK 6: Ancient China
August 14th through August 18th
From trekking across the Great Wall, exploring the 9,000 rooms in the Forbidden City, to marveling at great inventions such as fireworks, kites, tea, and silk, Ancient China has so much to offer! Campers will encounter magnificent dragons, create glowing lanterns, and learn all about the fascinating and elaborate history of China.
From trekking across the Great Wall, exploring the 9,000 rooms in the Forbidden City, to marveling at great inventions such as fireworks, kites, tea, and silk, Ancient China has so much to offer! Campers will encounter magnificent dragons, create glowing lanterns, and learn all about the fascinating and elaborate history of China.
WEEK 7: Brazilian Carnival
August 21st through August 25th
Let’s end this summer with a party! This week campers will travel to Brazil to participate in the largest carnival celebration in the world! We’ll put on our most colorful costumes and vibrant masks as we dance to samba and eat delicious food. Along the way campers will learn about the many rich cultures that inspired what we now know as the worldwide carnival festival.
Let’s end this summer with a party! This week campers will travel to Brazil to participate in the largest carnival celebration in the world! We’ll put on our most colorful costumes and vibrant masks as we dance to samba and eat delicious food. Along the way campers will learn about the many rich cultures that inspired what we now know as the worldwide carnival festival.
Early Childhood Program
The Summer Camp Coordinator for the Early Childhood Program is Angela.
Camp Hours
AM
9:00am - 1:00pm
9:00am - 1:00pm
Full Day
9:00am - 3:30pm
9:00am - 3:30pm
PM Extended Day
9:00am - 6:00pm
9:00am - 6:00pm
All Day Extended Day
8:00am - 6:00pm
8:00am - 6:00pm
Staff & Classrooms
Foxglove Classroom
- Ms./Mr. [Name] (Weeks)
Madrona Classroom
- Ms./Mr. [Name] (Weeks)
Nootka Rose Classroom
- Ms./Mr. [Name] (Weeks)
Snowberry Classroom
- Ms./Mr. [Name] (Weeks)
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Children must be signed in and out via Transparent Classroom. Click here to access the sign in/sign out page.
Arrival
AM & Full Day Campers
We will begin receiving campers at 9:00am along the sidewalk in front of Buildings A & B.
Extended Day Campers
We will receive Extended Day campers on the EC Playground from 8:00am - 9:00am.
Dismissal
AM Campers
Pick-up for AM Campers is between 12:45pm - 1:00pm on the front porch of Building A. Please walk to the porch gate to pick up your child.
Full Day Campers
Pick-up for Full Day Campers is between 3:15pm - 3:30pm along the sidewalk in front of Buildings A & B. Please park your car, turn off your engine, and exit your vehicle to assist your child if necessary. MCH Staff are not permitted to buckle children into their car seats.
Extended Day Campers
Between 3:30pm - 4:30pm, Extended Day Campers can be picked up from the EC Playground.
Between 4:30pm - 6:00pm, Extended Day Campers can be picked up from the Foxglove Classroom.
Between 4:30pm - 6:00pm, Extended Day Campers can be picked up from the Foxglove Classroom.
Daily Schedule
Supply List & Reminders
Please remember to label everything with your child's name!
Sunscreen
Please apply sunscreen to your child in the morning before heading to MCH. 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 in the afternoon.
If you have not completed a form yet, please email Tyler and he 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.
If you have not completed a form yet, please email Tyler and he 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
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
We can't wait for you to join us for summer fun!
See you soon!
Elementary Program
The Summer Camp Coordinator for the Elementary Program is Marc.
Camp Hours
Full Day Camp
9:00am - 3:15pm
9:00am - 3:15pm
Extended Day Camp
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
Staff & Classrooms
Red Alder Classroom
Incoming Grades 1st through 3rd
- Ms./Mr. [Name] (Weeks)
Sitka Spruce Classroom
Incoming Grades 4th through 6th
- Ms./Mr. [Name] (Weeks)
Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
Children must be signed in and out via Transparent Classroom. Click here to access the sign in/sign out page.
Arrival
Full Day Campers
We will receive campers between 9:00am - 9:15am along the sidewalk from the Nature Trail up to Building B.
Extended Day Campers
We will receive campers between 8:00am - 9:00am on the Elementary Playground. Parents may park below the playground or on the blacktop next to Building C. Please walk your child to the playground and drop them off with a teacher.
Dismissal
Full Day Campers
Pick-up for for Full Day Campers is between 3:00pm - 3:15pm along the sidewalk from the Nature Trail up to Building B.
Extended Day Campers
Pick-up for for Extended Day Campers is between 3:30pm - 5:00pm on the Elementary Playground or in the Sitka Spruce classroom (weather/heat dependent).
Daily Schedule
Supply List & Reminders
Please remember to label everything with your child's name!
Sunscreen
Please apply sunscreen to your child in the morning before heading to MCH. 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 in the afternoon.
If you have not completed a form yet, please email Tyler and he 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.
If you have not completed a form yet, please email Tyler and he 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 need to bring their own lunch. Please include an ice pack and any utensils they may 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 Clothes
Beach Towel
Backpack
We can't wait for you to join us for summer fun!
See you soon!
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