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• TODDLER PROGRAM - 2 TO 3 YEARS OLD (We “Potty Train”)
• PRIMARY PROGRAM - 3 TO 5 YEARS OLD
(Includes Kindergarten)
• FULL & HALF DAY PROGRAMS
• 3 & 5 DAY PROGRAMS
• ENROLLMENT ACCEPTED YEAR-ROUND
• OPEN ALL YEAR
• SUMMER PROGRAM THRU MID-AUGUST
(Individual Weeks OK)
• DAY CARE - 7 AM TO 6:15 PM
• EXTENDED DAY ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
(415) 383-5777
7 Thomas Drive
Mill Valley, California 94941
(415) 383-5446 (FAX)
e-mail; rams@rossacademymontessori.com
LIC # 214005108

Summer Mini-Camp 2018
June 18 - August 10
Toddler Program 2-3 yrs
Primary Program 3-5 yrs

Ross Academy Montessori School
7 Thomas Drive
Mill Valley, CA 94941

“For the natural development of your child
in a happy, creative environment.”
Maria Montessori

7 Thomas Drive
Mill Valley, California 94941
(415) 383-5777
(415) 383-5446 (FAX)
e-mail: rams@rossacademymontessori.com
www.rossacademymontessori.com

June 2018

Summer Mini-Camp 2018
Program Highlights
• 8, 6 & 4 week programs available
Individual weeks, OK
• 3 day programs (Toddlers only)
• Full and half-day programs
• Day care available 7:00 am to 6:15 pm
Hourly rates available on an “as needed” basis
• “Guest Appearances”, and “Special Events”
• Continuing Montessori environment
• Regular staff the entire summer
& lots of outdoor fun........

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
					1	2
3	4	5	6	7	8	9
10	11	132	13	14	15 School Closed	16
I “Kick Start to Camp”	18 Mini-Me’s	19 Guest-Detective Sanguimetti	20 Guest– Nurse Edie	21 Guest– Firefighters	22 Friendship Pudding	23
II “Strut Your Stars and Stipes”	25 Flags & Hats	26 Guest-Jeremy the Juggler	27 Guest– Clementine the Amazing	28 Camp Shirts	29 Pizza, Parade & Popsicles

July 2018

Sun / Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
III “Wild, Wooly and Wiggly”	2 Bug Mobile & Caterpillars	3 Guest– Insect Discovery Lab	4 School Closed	5 Camp Shirts	6 Release Butterflies	7
IV “Singing in the Sun”	9 Sun Shakers	10 Guest- Miss Belinda	11 Guest– Tim Cain	12 Guest– James K	13 Musical Chairs	14
V “Magic in the Air”	16 Hats and Wands	17 Guest– Magic Dan	18 Guest– Magic Mike	19 Guest– Howie Didit	20 Camp Shirts	21
VI “Puppet Play”	23 Sock Puppets	24 Guest– Steve Cheney	25 Guest– Marionettes	26 Guest– Variety Show / Itty Bitty Variety Show	27 Costume Day	28
VII “Do-si-do and Here we Go	30 Bandanas	31 Guest– Woody & Jesse

August 2018

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
VII “Do-si-do and Here We Go”	30 Bandanas	31 Guest– Woody & Jesse	1 Guest– Farm Animals	2 Hoe Down	3 Cook Out	4
VIII “Reptile Scales and Furry Tails”	6 Animal Murals	7 Guest– Classroom Safari / SCHOOL / SCHOOL	8 Camp Shirts	9 Guest– Wildlife Associates	10 Guest– Surprise	11
12	13 School Closed	14 School Closed	15 School Closed	16 School Closed	17 School Closed	18
19	20 School Closed	21 School Closed	22 School Closed	23 School Closed	24 School Closed	25
26	27 School Closed	28 School Closed	29 School Closed	30 Orientation Days	31 Orientation Days

Toddler Summer Program
Ages 2-3 yrs
Welcome to the “Wonderful World of TODDLERS”. This summer, your child will be participating in activities such as: creativity in art and music exploration, cooking, outdoor activities, as well as some of the events that are scheduled for the primary level program.
The traditional Montessori environment will continue in the summer program under the direction of the regular session staff. This, of course, insures continuity for your child if they are already attending Ross Academy. This also helps to introduce new children to the regular staff, if your child is attending Ross Academy for the first time. The normal day-to-day activities include;
• Social and emotional development
• Language development
• Sensory and perceptual development
• Physical and motor development
• Self-help skills
The children will be creating their versions of recipes and share their favorite “at home” food for their own recipe book. Independence Day will be highlighted by a “Patriotic Lunch”, flag and hat making, and a parade. The art and music activities will stimulate, encourage and refine even the youngest artist to create their own personal portfolio. In addition, your child will have the opportunity to learn about water animals and the water environment. The “Study of Plants and Flowers” is always a wonderful outdoor activity for your child. They will participate in the “care and feeding” of a flower garden, and have the opportunity to plant seeds and watch “what comes up.” All of these activities will be integrated throughout the summer to provide your child with a stimulating and rewarding experience in the Toddler class, combined with certain “special events” with the primary class.

Summer Mini-Camp 2018
Welcome to another “wonderful and exciting” SUMMER MINI-CAMP at Ross Academy. We are beaming bright to say this is our 52nd year of offering a summer program for children and we are pleased to present this year’s summer adventure for your child.
The Summer Mini-Camp program always includes the Montessori environment and activities that are part of Ross Academy. In addition, this year’s activities feature many “old friends” to enhance your child’s summer experience. There will be repeat visits by the Safety Officer from the local Police Department, The Southern Marin Firefighters, encore visits by singers and song-writers Tim Cain, James K and Miss Belinda all performing their repertoire of children’s songs; magical visits by Magic Dan the “Magic Man”, “Magic Mike” and “Howie Didit.” The Wildlife Associates “Creepy Critters”, The Insect Discovery Lab and “Classroom Safari” with Bonnie. Also, during the summer, Ventriloquist Steve Chaney, The Fratello Marionettes with a new performance, Caterpillar Puppets’ “Itty Bitty Variety Show”, a Child’s Delight brings “Woody and Jesse” from Toy Story, The Amazing Clementine Face Painter, Jeremy the “Juggler” and finally Little Explorers Mobile Pettng Zoo.
Our personal goal at Ross Academy is to “educate the human potential” which is achieved through these positive and stimulating experiences. Our program has been designed especially for your child’s growing needs.

Thank you for your support and allowing your child to participate in the Montessori experience at Ross Academy.
Jill Quam, Laura Kvam, Lorena Jarrold
Owners & Directors

Primary Summer Program

Ages 3–5 yrs.

WEEK I: June 18 to June 22
“Kick Start to Camp”
We let the fun begin by kicking off the week with introductions and all the activities that are about to take place. This week is devoted to meeting new friends and playing games to assist the children in getting acquainted. The Montessori curriculum continues from the regular session so there is continuity in the Primary Class and an easy transition for the transferring Toddlers. The hand-print t-shirt project begins and the friends create mini-me’s. There is a visit from Detective Maxwell, Nurse Edie and the Southern Marin Firefighters (with their engine) to familiarize the children about everyday safety. The mini-campers end this commencement week by whirling up yummy friendship pudding.

WEEK II June 25 to June 29
“Strut Your Stars and Stripes”
Yankee Doodle is coming to town. This week has a wonderful patriotic theme and instills a spirit of what America is all about. The children get ready for the big parade celebrating Independence Day by crafting up hats and flags. We also prepare our annual friendship salad for our yummy pizza luncheon with popsicles for dessert. And, of course, our week would not be complete without our two guests: Clementine the Amazing and Jeremy the Juggler. Clementine transforms the children into anything they want to be. Juggling us silly is Jeremy on his teetering unicycle. What a jubilee!

WEEK III: July 2 to July 6
“Wild, Wooly and Wiggly”
What a week this will be. We spring into this week with the creepy, crawly critters from The Insect Discovery Lab, developed by San Francisco State. This presentation will allow the friends to see, touch, hold and listen to bugs we hear about but hardly ever see, such as a Madagascar Hissing Cockroach and a large Austrailian Walking Stick. The friends will also create egg carton caterpillars and a flying bug mobile. The finale of the week is the release of the Painted Lady butterflies that we have observed the metamorphoses from pupa to crysalis to adult.

WEEK IV: July 9 to July 13
“Singing in the Sun”
Music and singing are the themes for this week. Three popular guests to Ross Academy will once again “grace the stage” with melodic voices for your children’s ears. James K, a very celebrated singer and songwriter of children’s music, will perform and lead the children in song. If you ask … he will probably perform his very popular rendition of “ A Giggle Can Wiggle (will your child sit still?). Tim Cain, singer and composer of children’s songs will also entertain your child with his lively repertoire and wholesome sense of humor. Miss Belinda, a well known music instructor, will get in tune with her rhythmic “Love to Clap” song. The friends will create their own sun shakers to join in on the fun.

WEEK V: July 16 to July 20
“There’s Magic in the Air”
Abracadabra and astonish us silly, performing live and on stage at camp is the ever popular Magic Dan the Magic Man. Dan will enact his “hocus pocus” bewildering the campers and leaving everyone in wonderment. Just when we think we have been thoroughly amazed, Magic Mike, an award winning Los Angeles Magician, visits us with his witty way of making fun of magic while bending utensils. Also, last but not least, the curtain raising tricks and treats of Howie Didit bringing surprises and giggles to us all. This week is one of the most popular of the summer as the children discover magic live and up close and are able to learn and create their own razzle dazzle by making spellbinding wands and enchanting hats.

WEEK VI: July 23 to July 27
“Puppet Play”
This week is dedicated to the fascinating world of puppetry. Your child’s spirit will be lifted when the Fratello Marionettes deliver their rendition of “The Frog Prince.” The Marionettes have always been a show stopper at camp with their amazing stage props and for allowing the children to see and touch these whimsical hand-made characters. Is that a giant talking crow? The friend’s won’t believe their eyes (and ears) when Ventriloquist Steve Cheney drops by with his suitcase filled with silly puppets and a very special personality, “Cornelius the Crow”. Caterpillar Puppets returns featuing their Itty, Bitty Variety Show with the “The Three Little Bla-Bla-Blahs”. We sock up the week by making our own muppets and performing with them.

WEEK VII: July 30 to August 4
“Rodeo Round Up”
Are you ready for a rootin’ tootin’ week full of everything out west. We hit the trail this week with the real live Woody and Jesse from “Toy Story”, spinning their tale through music and dancing. Then his side kick Jesse joins us for a real rodeo round up. The cow pokes will decorate their own western bandanas and will strut their stuff learning to square dance. A recurring guest rides into town, Little Explorers Mobile Petting Zoo, bringing a home on the range feel to mini-camp. This visitor will bring in a wide variety of friendly farm animals, rabbits, goats, chickens, turtles and is that really an alpaca on the playground? As the sun sets on the prairie they will corral them all up and let the children pet, groom and feed the varmints.

WEEK VIII: August 7 to August 3
“Reptile Scales and Furry Tails”
Is summer over yet? Not quite as we begin the last week. Hold onto your safari hats and jump into the jeep because real animals are crawling into camp. We have a visit from Bonnie’s Classroom Safari. A veteran appearance to RAMS with unique animals from all over the world such as (watch out for prickles) a hedgehog, a fennec fox and a baby alligator. We continue our animal journey with Wildlife Associates and their performance of “Creepy Critters” including a tortoise, an alligator and other interesting creatures. These are such special events for your child to experience seeing these incredible animals uncaged and close up. The friends will paint enormous animal murals and sing silly animal songs. Our excursion comes to an end with a super duper surprise guest for the last day of camp. Shhh. It’s a secret.

June 2016

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1	2	3	4
5	6	7	8	9	10	11
12	13	14	15	16	17 School Closed	18
19 I “Kick Start to Camp”	20 Mini-Me’s	21 Guest-Deputy Dominic	22 Camp Shirts	23 Gues– Firefighters	24 Friendship Pudding	25
26 II “Strut Your Stars & Stripes”	27 Flags & Hats	28 Guest-Jeremy the Juggler	29 Guest– Clementine the Amaz	30

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