Super Summer
Welcome to our 47th year of outstanding summer enrichment programs! Join us
for a week, or for a whole summer of learning and fun. Our classes are
academically based but offer a change of pace from the school year. Each program
is designed to intellectually challenge and socially enrich your child and is taught by
the experienced teachers of our regular Montessori classes. Enrollment is limited
and many classes fill quickly. We are looking forward to having you join us for a
summer of fantastic memories!
General Information:
Registration: You must register for all classes, as enrollment is limited and on a first
come first serve basis. Return the form from the back of this brochure to enroll
your student. Some classes fill early so do not be disappointed-enroll as soon as
possible as we do not overfill classes. You are accepting financial responsibility for
all classes selected and any required fees are non-refundable. If you are unsure of
your schedule, please contact the school to be placed on a waiting list for possible
available openings.
Student Information Form: A new emergency information form must be completed
for each student prior to beginning any summer class.
Tuition: Tuition is due prior to the start of the first-class session each week.
Tuitions paid after the start of Monday’s class must include a $5 late fee.
Late Fees: The Extension campus closes promptly at 5:45 PM. There is a $1 per
minute late fee charged for students picked up after closing time to partially
compensate the teachers. There is a $25 fee for returned checks and a $5 late fee
assessed for tuition paid after the start of class. Tuitions paid more than 7 days
late will incur a $25 per week late fee. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our
tuitions reasonable by being timely with tuition.
Extended Day: It is required that summer students be signed in and out each day.
For the safety of all, please do not drop students in the parking lot. During the
summer months, we do not have a staff member in the parking lot as our students
arrive at a variety of times. SORRY, THERE IS NO HOURLY RATE FOR EXTENDED
DAY AVAILABLE DURING THE SUMMER. Students arriving before 8:45 or picked
up after 3:15 will be charged the weekly extended day rate.
Lunches: Students bring a lunch from home. It is recommended that parents use a
“Blue Ice” or similar product, as we do not have space to put lunch boxes in the
refrigerator. Teachers will also heat lunch items in a microwave for students. There
is no hot lunch or pizza during the summer.
Which Class? Students who will be entering kindergarten through 7 th grade may enroll
in the elementary program. There will be different classes for younger and older
students with age and ability geared curriculum based on the bi-weekly theme.
Students entering 7 th -12 th grades may join the upper division/high school workshops.
Please see Suzanne if you are unsure of the proper placement for your child.
Location: K-12 th grade classes meet at 745 S. Extension, Mesa, AZ 85210
Elementary Workshops
For K-6th grade students
$225 weekly 9:00-3:00
$260 weekly extended day 6:30-5:45
Each week includes Montessori academics, sports, computers, math, animals,
reading club, art, video games, movies, drama, cultural studies, science,
cooking, and socialization integrated into our workshop theme!!! Students may
enroll for one week of a multi-week course on a space available basis. No
partial week enrollment is available to maintain curriculum continuity. Students
entering kindergarten and first grade participate in a readiness curriculum
designed to give them a step up in the fall through phonics, reading, and math
activities in addition to their workshop programs. Students will be grouped into
primary and intermediate levels.
May 25-29, June 1-5 LEGO LUNATICS
Hands-on construction creativity! Students will use Lego blocks to construct a
village and solve problems. Use a computer to control a Lego robot in Mindstorm.
Make a Lego costume to wear for our Lego party. Use Block City to construct a
model. Make a tower…can yours reach the ceiling? Create a print using Lego
blocks. (no school May 25 Memorial Day)
June 8-12, 15-19 NORTH TO ALASKA
It may be hot outside but we have lots of chilly fun in our workshop! Travel to the
far north to learn about our 50 th state and the interesting Native Americans from
this region. Carve a totem pole, build an igloo,, go ice sledding on our amphitheater,
make ice cream, carve a “walrus tusk ivory” sculpture, make a power necklace, enjoy
a shave ice snow cone and compete in the Iditarod sled races. Hey, look over
there! Are those the Northern Lights???
(No school Friday, June 19 th Juneteenth)
June 22-26, June 29-July 3 GOING TO THE DOGS
Adopt your own (plush) puppy during this workshop and make a dog bed, collar, and
leash for your dog. Learn about dog breeds and meet Maizy and Luna, our school
dogs. Can you teach them a new trick using a treat? Make dog bone shaped
cookies, some for dogs and some for kids! Learn to draw a realistic dog, hear funny
Clifford the Big Red Dog stories, and complete a community service project for a
local dog shelter. (No class July 3 Independence Day)
July 6-10, 13-17 I KNOW VAN GOGH
Unlock your inner artist as we explore multi-media art. Make a melted wax griddle
painting, create a layered self-portrait, learn perspective in a “cat in the window”
construction, express yourself in an energy painting, use clay to create a sculpture,
mat your best work for our art show, and go on a field trip to an art museum.
July 20-24, July 27-31 MYTHOLOGY
Gods, demons, titans, angels, and demons come to life in this workshop as we learn
about famous myths. Who was Zeus? Apollo? Aphrodite? Sisyphus? Icarus? Learn
about these famous stories and become an actor as we put on a play based on
Mythology. Make costumes and props. Write your own myth and illustrate your
story.
August 3-7, 10-14 EGGS-TRAVAGANZA
This Eggs-citing workshop examines the science of eggs. What’s inside? Make a
jeweled Faberge egg, create with egg yolk paint, cook up some griddle omelets, be
mystified by a scientific rubber egg experiment, create a sugar egg with a surprise
inside, make an egg shell mosaic, enjoy meringue cookies, make deviled eggs, and
visit our chicken yard to collect some eggs!
August 17-21 SUPER SUMMER SEND-OFF
Say goodbye to summer with a week of movies, cooking, drama, art, games, prizes,
imaginative play, songs, and more. Make fruit smoothies and flavored popcorn. Do
the limbo and play “Pass the Orange”. Field trip to swim with your friends. School
starts next week!
Upper Division & High
School Workshops
For 7 th –12 th grade students
$225 weekly 9:00-3:00
$260 weekly extended day 6:30-5:45
June 22-25, June 29-July 3, July 6-July 10, July 13-17
ARCANE DESTINY: THE FORBIDDEN SCROLLS
Welcome to the land of Ardor. For ages, the Seven Arcane Disciplines have
maintained balance. But now, from high in Oran Tower, a new power emerges. Will
the Arcane Council be able to survive? Could this be the downfall of civilization?
What are the forbidden scrolls? Who are the Deni? Nothing is what it seems in
this year’s brand-new adventure.
Sign up for the whole adventure or only a week or two. If you are a seasoned
player, get ready for new lands, new creatures, and new magic. If you have never
played before, this is your year to start! Arm yourself with your wits, your sense
of adventure, and your 20 sided dice, Get ready for a legendary adventure! (No
class June 19 and July 3)
July 20-24 URBAN ADVENTURE
Everyone’s favorite summer workshop! Each day features two
educational and fun-filled activities! We’re going to museums, skating,
bowling, fencing, playing billiards, to the movies, checking out exhibits,
competing in a scavenger hunt at the mall, swimming, and more! Expand your
horizons, learn about history, science, art, and culture! All your friends will be
there so don’t miss out. This workshop always fills quickly. Join your host, Trevor;
we’ll see you around town!