Eligibility

Children must be enrolled in the Nido, Early Years, or Children’s House programs for the 2026–2027 school year to be eligible to attend our 2026 summer camps.

General Enrollment

Pre-Elementary families enroll in the summer program through their re-enrollment or new enrollment contract; there is no separate summer application. Summer enrollment includes a single tuition rate for the full summer session, with families selecting either a half-day schedule (8:20 am–12:00 pm) or a full-day schedule (8:20 am–4:00 pm).

Families with pre-elementary children who are not re-enrolling may inquire about the potential for summer enrollment, pending availability, by emailing [email protected]. Availability may not be confirmed until April or May, once summer needs from newly enrolled families are finalized.

Currently Enrolled Families

For returning families, the deadline to enroll in the summer program is February 15, which aligns with the re-enrollment deadline. If summer enrollment is not selected at the time of re-enrollment, any later requests will be considered based on availability and will incur additional charges.

New Families

For families newly enrolling for the 2026–2027 school year, we generally recommend beginning at the start of the school year on August 17 rather than during the summer program. Summer staffing and groupings may differ from the academic year, and an additional transition can be challenging for some new students. Families who need summer coverage may apply through their enrollment contract, and we will do our best to accommodate where possible.

Staffing

The summer session supports staff training, curriculum work, and planning for the upcoming academic year, while also providing time for teachers and staff to rest and recharge. As a result, the summer program is staffed by a rotating team of teachers and assistants. A child’s regular classroom teacher may not be present during the summer, and Children’s House students may be grouped with a different cohort than during the academic year.

Eligibility

Enrollments are prioritized based on the following statuses: re-enrolling students, alumni, new students enrolled for the upcoming school year, and referrals from current families or staff.

Schedules

New this year, most core activities will take place in the afternoon to allow students time outdoors earlier in the day before temperatures rise. There are a few exceptions, so families planning to enroll in a half-day option should review each camp carefully to confirm daily schedules and drop-off times.

General Enrollment

Enrollment is very limited during the summer, and early applications are prioritized. Elementary summer enrollment is offered on a week-by-week basis with no minimum number of weeks required. Families may select either a half-day schedule (8:20 am–12:00 pm) or a full-day schedule (8:20 am–3:30 pm). The deadline to enroll in the summer program is February 27; enrollments submitted after this date are subject to availability and late fees. The application form will be posted online once currently enrolled families have had the opportunity to elect enrollment and available spaces have been confirmed.