Summer Camp

Brickton Montessori Summer Camp 2024!

Details coming soon.

Brickton Summer Camp is filled with exploration of every sort! From gardening and cooking, to sports and games, to academic work in our Montessori classrooms. There is always something fun going on at camp. 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 10, 2024 through August 16, 2024 . 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 Thursday, July 4 & Friday, July 5.

Returning Families and New Families welcome to apply! Non-current Brickton families, please submit an Application for Admission (All New Students) in addition to the 2023 Summer Camp Enrollment Form.

A conversation and in-person meeting will be scheduled for new families. Space is limited and applications are processed in the order received. Please contact or (773) 714-0646 for more information.

Programs offered:

Nido, Young Toddler & Toddler (3-36 months old) 

Our youngest campers guided by our Nido, Young Toddler & Toddler faculty in the Montessori prepared classroom

Nido, Young Toddler & Toddler 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 is 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 the variety of different and interesting experiences of summer camp within the Toddler Montessori Classroom. A hot, organic meal and snack is offered with all levels of the Toddler program and breakfast is offered for Full Day Program students.

* No Summer Camp on  July 4 & July 5

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 as well as enjoying the beautiful outdoors through games, gardening, water play, and art. All sessions are led by our Children’s House Directresses and Assistants.

CHILDREN’S HOUSE WEEKLY THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS (order of themes & instructors will be announced closer to summer)!

* No Summer Camp on  July 4 & July 5

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. Weekly sessions are led by Montessori faculty and staff.

ELEMENTARY WEEKLY THEMES AND DESCRIPTIONS  – Coming soon!

* No Summer Camp on July 4 & July 5

 

Discover Chicago Week – Dates TBD

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. Itinerary  to be determined by the Middle School faculty and students.

Please call 773.714.0646 or email for more information.