Brickton Montessori Summer Camp
June 9, 2025 through August 15, 2025
Brickton Summer Camp weeks run Mondays through Fridays, except for Week 4 (no school July 4). Pre-registration is required.
2025 Summer Schedule
Week 1: June 9-13 Week 6: July 14-18
Week 2: June 16-20 Week 7: July 21-25
Week 3: June 23-27 Week 8: July 28 – August 1
Week 4: June 30 – July 3 (no school July 4) Week 9: August 4-8
Week 5: July 7-11 Week 10: August 11-15
Middle School: 7th – 8th Grades
Discover Chicago: One Summer Week/All School Day
August 11-15
Lower & Upper Elementary: 1st – 6th Grades
Elementary Core Day/8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Elementary Full Day/7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Children’s House: 3-6 years
5 Full Days/7:30 am – 5:30 pm
5 Core Days/8:30 am – 3:00 pm
5 Half Days (PK3 or PK4)/8:30 am – 12:30 pm
*3 Core Days (PK3 only)/8:30 am – 3:00 pm
*3 Full Days (PK3 only)/7:30 am – 5:30 pm
*All 3 Day Programs – Choose 3 Consecutive Days
Toddler Program: 24-36 months
Nido & Young Toddler: 3-24 months
5 Full Days/7:30 am – 5:30 pm
5 Core Days/8:30 am – 3:00 pm
5 Half Days/8:30 am – 12:00 pm
*3 Core Days/8:30 am – 3:00 pm
*3 Full Days/7:30 am – 5:30 pm
*All 3 Day Programs – Choose 3 Consecutive Days
Brickton Montessori is filled with exploration of every sort! Our summer programs are taught by a rotation of the same certified and experienced faculty and staff you know from your daily drop-offs and pick-ups during the school year. Summer continues to offer flexible schedule options and extended care. Infant through Toddler (0-36 months) programs include a daily hot, organic lunch. Children’s House and Elementary (age 3 and older) students will pack a healthy, peanut- and nut-free lunch from home daily.
Returning Families and New Families enrolled for 2025-26 are welcome to apply!
Please keep in mind an application or enrollment form does not guarantee availability. New students please submit an Application for Admission – Brickton Montessori School (All NEW STUDENTS) as a first step.
Summer 2025 spots are limited, and some programs may be full. Pre-registration and enrollment confirmation are required before a summer student attends. New families will be scheduled for a conversation and in-person meeting before enrollment is confirmed. Space is limited, and applications are processed in the order received.
Please get in touch with or (773) 714-0646 for more information.
Programs offered:
Our locally focused summer camp for infants through toddlers (3-36 months), Children’s House (ages 3-6) and elementary (rising 1st through 6th grade) campers has sessions from June 19 through August 15, 2025. Middle School students (rising 7th & 8th graders) schedule and plan their own Discover Chicago Week based on interests of the current group. School will be closed for all programs on Friday, July 4 .
Nido and Young Toddler (3-24 months old)
Our youngest campers are guided by our 0-36 month faculty in the Montessori-prepared classroom
Nido and Young Toddler (3-24 months) campers continue to experience a safe and warm environment with a rotation of the same lead and assistant teachers from their academic year. Outdoor exploration, social interaction, and building independence and confidence continue to be a part of the daily routine. A hot, organic meal and snack are offered with all levels of these programs for 0-3, and breakfast is offered for Full Day Program students.
Toddler Campers (2-3 years old)
Toddlers are guided by our Toddler faculty in the Montessori-prepared classroom
Toddler campers learn about the world around them and develop their sense of independence and self-confidence through a variety of different and interesting summer camp experiences within the Toddler Montessori Classroom. A hot, organic meal and snack are offered at all levels of the Toddler program, and breakfast is offered for Full-Day Program students.
* No Summer Camp on July 4
Children’s House Summer Camp (3-6 years old)
Campers are guided by our Children’s House faculty in the Montessori-prepared classroom
Children’s House campers spend their days at Brickton exploring the Montessori classrooms and enjoying the beautiful outdoors through games, gardening, water play, and art. Our Children’s House Lead Teachers and Assistants lead all sessions.
2025 CHILDREN’S HOUSE WEEKLY THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS
Week 1: All About Me
Week 2: Fitness Week
Week 3:Puzzle Week
Week 4: Mission: America The Beautiful
Week 5: Dinosaur Week
Week 6: Storybook Week
Week 7: Water & Ice Week
Week 8: Craft Week
Week 9: Robert Munsch Book Week
Week 10: Science Week
* No Summer Camp on July 4
Elementary Campers (ages 6-12)
Campers guided by our Elementary Faculty in the Montessori prepared classroom
Elementary campers (entering first grade through third grade) explore weekly thematic units through projects, games, arts and crafts experiences, and outdoor activities. Montessori faculty and staff lead the weekly sessions.
2025 ELEMENTARY WEEKLY THEMES
Week 1: Introductory Week
Week 2: Seven Wonders of the World
Week 3: Art
Week 4: Puzzles
Week 5:Party Time!
Week 6: Survivor Season 25
Week 7: Adventures in History
Week 8: Games
Week 9: Fables, Fairytales, and Folktales
Week 10: Spooky Summer Shenanigans
* No Summer Camp on July 4
Discover Chicago Week – August 11-15, 2025
Brickton’s Middle School students (entering 7th and 8th grades) have visited museums, enjoyed amusement park activities, and explored numerous Chicago-area sites and attractions. Each year’s Discover Chicago is as unique an experience as the group of students and teachers planning the agenda. The itinerary will be determined by the Middle School faculty and students.
