All camps are on the Many Rivers campus at 110 West Redwing Street.
2024 SUMMER FUN FOR elementary, CHILDREN’S HOUSE, AND TODDLERS
Join us for weeks of summer fun as we grow and learn together in Many Rivers’ fun-filled Summer Camps!
Enrollment in the Toddler (16-35 months) Summer Program is limited to current MRM students. Toddlers must enroll for the full nine-week summer program. Full and half day options are available.
Enrollment in the nine-week Children’s House (3–6 year olds) Summer Program is limited to current and entering MRM students. Scroll below for more information. The program runs by the week; your child may sign up for a few of the weeks, or all of them. The costs are in addition to the yearly tuition. Students sign up in advance, by the week, either half day or full day. The kindergarten program is full day only.
Our Elementary Summer Program is for students who have completed Kindergarten through Fifth grade and runs for nine weeks, June 17-August 16.
NOTE: There is no Summer Program at all levels on Juneteenth (6/19) and July 4th & 5th. These weeks will be pro-rated.
Please click HERE for our Summer Program Policies. Families are able to drop specific weeks and receive a full refund with 30 days advanced notice. At this time financial aid awards are not applied to summer programming.
Space is limited! Please reach out to melissa.anderson@manyriversmontessori.org to inquire about camp availability!
ELEMENTARY (9 WEEKS for Students Entering Grades 1-6)
Many Rivers’ 2024 Elementary Summer Day Camp is a NINE-week celebration of art, science and nature for children who have completed Kindergarten through Fifth grade. Each week follows a different theme rooted in art, science or nature. Each day provides children the opportunity to explore, learn new skills, and have fun. The Montessori values of peace, meaningful learning and positive community help campers develop a strong self-image, sense of self-esteem and a feeling of belonging.
Open to all students, regardless of Montessori background. Confirmations will be sent the week of February 5th. After February 5th, registrations are processed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.
Week 1: LEGO ROBOTICS (6/17-6/21) No camp on Juneteenth (6/19)
Week 2: COLOR YOUR WORLD (6/24-6/28)
Week 3: CAMP’S GOT TALENT (7/1-7/3)
Week 4: INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP (7/8-7/12)
Week 5: MYTHS & LEGENDS (7/15-7/19)
Week 6: ELEMENTS (7/22-7/26)
Week 7: WILD CHILD (7/29-8/2)
Week 8: FOOD FRENZY/MASTER CHEF (8/5-8/9)
Week 9: TIME TRAVEL SUMMER (8/12-8/16)
Here are a few highlights with more details to come!
LEGO ROBOTICS
Dream It. Build It. Break It. Repeat! Children are naturally gifted creators. This week we will use those natural gifts as we dive into our massive collections of LEGO® parts and build elaborate objects, structures, and vehicles. We will explore the fundamental principles of engineering and physics as we encourage children to design and build, test, make changes to their design, and re-test so they can experience the engineering design process at work.
INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP
Let your imagination and creativity run wild during Inventors Workshop Camp. This week is designed to illuminate imaginations, inspire curiosity and help you build essential STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills through collaboration and problem solving. Each day you will dive into the life of some of the world's greatest inventors including Thomas Edison, The Wright Brothers, and Alexander Graham Bell before challenging yourself with hands-on and open-ended adventures designed to unlock your creativity and help you shine your brightest!
MYTHS & LEGENDS
Join us this summer for our Myths & Legends Camp where we will read of brave heroes, mysterious creatures, and daring ladies from tales of old. In this camp, we will explore the history of stories from cultures like Ancient Greece, Egypt, England, and even Pioneer America. We will also work on writing our own myth by creating our own creatures, heroes, and symbols. Each day, games and crafts like crown-making will also enhance students' enjoyment and understanding of the myths and legends we read.
TIME TRAVEL SUMMER
Fasten your seatbelt, and get ready for a trip through the ages! We will travel around the world and explore the Middle Ages, Ancient Greece, the Roaring Twenties, the 1980's, Ancient Egypt, and Colonial America! Each day, time travellers will be off to a new time period while engaging in themed activities, games and crafts. Come join us as we have a blast through time!
CHILDREN’S HOUSE (9 WEEKS, AGES 3–6)
The Children’s House Summer Camp is a unique Many Rivers program that provides children with art and nature experiences based on Montessori principles. Throughout the summer, children will happily engage in sensory experiences while building on friendships new and old, and we will capitalize on our dual indoor and outdoor environments. We will take full advantage of what a Duluth summer offers, engaging in outdoor walks, water experiences, art, nature observations, and all-around summer FUN!
Leadership: Children’s House guide Becca Tollefson will serve as Children’s House Summer Program Director and work with the staff on designing/implementing activities and planning the program’s structure.
Students will be divided between two Children’s House classrooms, serving their optimal development through mixed-aged groupings. Our incredible educators will lead and assist these groups at different times during the summer. Together, our staff will collaborate to provide a summer program that sparks your child's curiosity about the world and captivates their flourishing interests.
Camp will run five days a week from June 17 through August 16 (there is no camp on June 19 for Juneteenth and July 4&5). The camp day is 8:30–3:30, with morning care available from 7:30–8:30 and aftercare from 3:15–5:30. Enrollment is only open to enrolled Many Rivers students - including entering Children’s House students.
Confirmations will be sent the week of February 5th. After February 5th, registrations are processed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.
TODDLER (16 MONTHS–3 YEARS OLD)
Just as with the school year program, the goal of Many Rivers Montessori’s Toddler Summer Program is to provide a home-like, loving environment, where children’s abilities and needs are respected and met. The format is similar to the school year program. After the two-hour morning work cycle, the children may play outside in the beautiful outdoor environment created especially for them. They have a lunch which encompasses family rituals. After lunch, toddlers are given the opportunity to nap or rest. The afternoon portion of the day also provides ample opportunities for outside play and care of the outdoor environment.
MRM's Toddler summer program meets June 20 through August 16, Monday–Friday (except for June 19th and July 4th & 5th) from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Before and aftercare is also available. Toddlers must enroll for the full nine-week summer program.
Confirmations will be sent the week of February 5th. After February 5th, registrations are processed on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.
WEEKLY PROGRAM RATES 2024 (Prorated for weeks 1 and 3)
Elementary Program
elementary morning care 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. $30
elementary full-day 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $295
elementary afternoon care 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. $40
elementary afternoon care 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. $60
Children’s House Program
children’s house morning care 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. $30
children’s house full-day 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $280
children’s house half-day 8:30 - noon $200
(Not available for Track 2/Kindergarten)
children’s house afternoon care 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. $40
children’s house afternoon care 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. $60
Toddler Program
toddler morning care 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. $35*
toddler full-day 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $370*
toddler half-day 8:30 a.m. - 11:55 am $260*
toddler afternoon care 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. $40*
toddler afternoon care 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. $60*
* Toddlers must enroll for the full nine week summer program. Summer total is $3,108 for full-day, and $2,184 for half-day.
Payment Notes:
Summer invoices are sent via TADS for MRM families and QuickBooks for non-MRM families.
Payment for June camps are due May 15th
Payment for July camps are due June 15th
Payment for August camps are due July 15th