Little Explorers Discovery School Summer Camps
(Summer 2023)
*Registration open for current LEDS students January 2, 2023.
*Public and waitlist registration opens January 15, 2023.
Email us today to add your child to the waitlist!
At Little Explorers, children will engage in a summer camp experience where imagination is encouraged through open- ended loose materials exploration, art creations, STEM activities, creative movement, music, stories and lots of outdoor discovery play!
Teachers will utilize our Reggio-inspired approach to respond to the children's interests and development with provocations and ideas to engage, inspire and extend their curiosities.
Camp Themes
(3 week sessions- Enrollment includes all 3 weeks)
Self-Expression Through Art and Storytelling : June 26-July 14
With each creation, interaction or discovery, there is a story. Children will have the freedom to express themselves through art and storytelling with this hands-on themed camp session! Children will engage all of their senses while exploring different art mediums, sensory play, imaginative play, dress up, creative storytelling, and more. Children will be encouraged to think about the story behind their creations and play to immerse themselves deeper into the script and stretch their imaginations.
Each new grouping of children comes with its own new and unique personality and interests. Teachers will respond to the children's interests with new provocations as the session progresses to provide a unique experience for their group of campers.
*LEDS will be closed Tuesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Self-Expression Through Music and Movement: July 17-August 4
Getting to know our bodies through movement and music engages the mind and body together, creating deeper learning and richer experiences. In this hands-on camp session, children will explore many ways to move their bodies, create and appreciate music, and connect movements to music. Children will have lots of opportunities for open-ended play, outdoor play and discovery based activities.
Each new grouping of children comes with its own new and unique personality and interests. Teachers will respond to the children's interests with new provocations as the session progresses to provide a unique experience for their group of campers.
*Children will have a designated water play time each day. School-age children will attend a walking field trip to the Crozet Pool once per week.
All camp sessions run from 8:15am-3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Half-day option (12:45pm dismissal) is available for Adventurers and Explorers only. There are a limited number of half-day spots available.
Aftercare will be held from 3:00-4:30pm, Monday through Thursday. (No aftercare on Fridays.)
Age Groups
Wanderers: 16 months-2 years
Adventurers: 2 years-3 years old
Explorers: 3-4 years old (must be potty trained)
Pre-K: 4-5 years old
School-Age: Rising K-Rising 3rd grade
(Older siblings may enroll with prior admin approval.) Please note children will go to the Crozet Pool once/week.
Tuition
Tuition is listed as cost per week. Enrollment is per session (3 weeks per session).
Wanderers: $405/week
Non-potty trained preschoolers: $350/week
Potty-trained preschoolers: $340/week
School-age: $330/week
Half-day (Adventurers and Explorers only): $300/week (+$10/wk for non-potty trained children)
Aftercare (M-Th, 3:00-4:30):
Wanderers: $72/wk
2+ year olds: $60/wk
Registering for Camp
January 2, 2023-January 15, 2023: Registration open to current LEDS students only
January 15, 2023: Registration open to the public (waitlist contacted first)
To register for camp, please email our directors with the following information:
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Child's full name
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Child's date of birth
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Sessions desired
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If Adventurers or Explorers, indicate desire for half-day (spots limited)
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After care needed?
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Payment preference: Deposit Only or Full Payment
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Parent/guardian name and email address to add to Brightwheel for billing, communication, and student information
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Any additional, important information that you would like to share with Little Explorers upon enrollment.
Please note: A $100 deposit for each session is due upon enrollment ($200 deposit for full summer enrollment) The non-refundable deposit will be applied to the total cost of tuition.
All campers must have all registration paperwork completed and tuition for camp fully paid by June 1, 2023 (or upon registration if available spots remain open). Failure to complete registration paperwork or pay tuition by the deadline will result in releasing the child's spot and a forfeit of the deposit.
Registration paperwork and an online invoice will be sent to parents/caregivers after the deposit is paid.
Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Camp inquiries via email will be answered in the order received.
All camp enrollments are Monday through Friday. Absences do not result in a refund.
No refunds will be given, except for emergency reasons.
