Hilltop Montessori School features summer day camp programs at the toddler, preschool, and elementary levels. Camps for 2012 have not yet been announced.

Camps for Summer 2011 included the following:

TODDLERS

June 13-24 Taking a Giant Step: Week one of the camp will be taught by Ms. C and week two will involve Ms. Cindi and Ms. C. This transition camp is perfect for supporting toddlers and new students as they prepare for the preschool classroom. The first week, the children will work with Ms. C on preparation for preschool in the current toddler class. The second week, the children will acclimate to the preschool classroom with Ms. C, by working in Ms. Cindi's preschool classroom. This is a valuable camp for new preschool students that are younger in age and those children that will start in the preschool this fall.

July 11-22 Toddler Tunes: Taught by April McClosky, preschool Montessori trained teacher at Princeton University and undergraduate degree in classical percussion with 8 years experience in voice and piano. April is going to teach the toddlers to sing, play percussion instruments and enjoy the rhythms of music education.

PRESCHOOL

June 13-24 Cooking & Costumes: Ms. Marcia will be cooking with the children from various recipes around the world, representative of different cultures. The best part is after the food is served, when the children will dress the part and tell stories! Costumes, cooking and creativity equals fun!

June 27-July 8 Eco Explorers: Ms. Cindi will be exploring flora and fauna with our preschool children in and around the MT Laurel community! Participate in gardening, nature hikes and exploration and explore the world of botany.

July 11-22 Science with Cindi: Woods, garden and science fun! Harvest fruits and veggies from the garden, cook healthy garden treats in the classroom. Botany and Zoology fun!

ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

June 13-24 Theater Appreciation and Stage Performance: We didn't know that Ms. Shelley in the toddler class is a certified clown and theater major with extensive experience in children's theater production! She hosts this camp for older students to learn the history of theater and clowns; create improvisation work and participate in a performance.Open to ages 8 and above.

June 27-July 8 Theater Performance for Younger Students: Ms. Shelley in our toddler class will also host this theater camp for younger aged elementary children. The children will participate in a production and have fun with theater! Perfect for rising kindergarten through third grade.

July 11-22 Percussion Jazz, Rock, Classical and Original Music: Mr. Max is back! Learn to play our new $10,000 set of percussion instruments, learn about great musical artists and have a percussion performance to culminate the two week camp. Mr. Max is currently receiving his Masters degree in Jazz Arranging, has ten years teaching experience and is also available for private lessons in bass, piano and guitar.