Please note that there is no camp on Monday, June 19th and July 3 – 7, 2023.
The New School strives to provide a safe environment for our entire community. At no time is that focus more relevant than it is right now. The safety and health of our students, faculty, staff, and families will lead how, when, and where we operate. So what does that mean for you and your child?
Summer Camp will open on June 12th, 2023. Staffers and administrators will be operating according to our health and safety plan developed in accordance with the Johns Hopkins University, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and the CDC’s guidance for Youth and Summer Camps. It will be revisited and revised before camp starts as additional information and guidance become available. Using this modified hierarchy of controls, COVID-19 mitigation measures at the New School will look like:
- Check-in
Upon entry, campers will be led to our handwashing stations to wash hands. - Physical Distancing
We have visual reminders for students to remember physical distancing. We limit communal use, allow for physical distancing, and accommodate frequent surface cleaning. - PPE
All students (age two and up) and staff are required to wear masks. - Outdoor Activity
In line with our established pedagogy, we will prioritize outdoor programming to afford the lowest risk of transmission. - Engineering Controls
High-touch surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and faucets will be cleaned and disinfected frequently. Additionally, tabletops will be disinfected between classroom rotations. Handwashing breaks and extra hand sanitizer will be available at all times. - Administrative Controls
We are capping classrooms to reduce contact between groups of students and staff as well as students and students. Wherever possible, we will be staggering staff and administrative hours and workspaces to minimize contacts between classrooms. - Any suspected COVID-19 cases will be immediately isolated, and all families will be notified of possible exposure.
In such a case, we will seek additional guidance from local health officials to determine the course of action.
Our traditional summer enrollments will allow us to accommodate physical distancing requirements. We can provide an incredible, developmentally appropriate space for your child to engage socially in a safe way.
For children ages 6 weeks - 17 months
Our Infant Summer Care is available to our current students and those enrolling for the 2023/2024 Academic Year.
Our Infant Summer Care is a 10 week program, beginning on Monday, June 12 and ending on Friday, August 25, 2023.
Please note that we are closed on Monday, June 19th and the week of July 3rd – July 7th.
If our Infant Summer Care schedule does not align with family vacations, we are happy to accommodate up to 2 weeks with no charge.
For children ages 18 months – 35 months
Summer is a great time for children to explore the world around them, experience the joy of self-discovery, and enjoy a variety of age-appropriate activities geared towards their individual needs and interests. Your child will experience our outdoor environment and all it has to offer!
We combine the best of Montessori—love of learning, free choice, independence, mutual respect, and hands on learning—with the charms that only the summer can afford—plenty of sprinkler and water fun, outdoor games, nature walks, gardening, fantasy play, arts and crafts, cooking, and science experiments. Your child will develop real life skills through play, improve motor, language, and socialization skills, and continue their personal path of growth.
Our Summer Camp starts on Monday, June 12 and ends on Friday, August 25, 2023. Consistency is important to the social, emotional, and cognitive development of babies and young children. Therefore we ask Toddler Students to attend a minimum of 2 weeks to ensure an adequate adjustment period.
Week 1: June 12 – 16 – SOLD OUT
Week 2: June 20 – 23 (No Camp on Monday, June 19) – SOLD OUT
Week 3: June 26 – 30 – SOLD OUT
Week 4: July 10 – 14 – SOLD OUT
Week 5: July 17 – 21 – SOLD OUT
Week 6: July 24 – 28 – SOLD OUT
Week 7: July 31 – Aug 4 – SOLD OUT
Week 8: Aug 7 – 11 – SOLD OUT
Week 9: Aug 14 – 18 – SOLD OUT
Week 10: Aug 21 – 25
For children ages 3-5 years
New School Montessori Summer Camp provides stimulating activities guided by our experienced teachers. Students will enjoy a day filled with meaningful work and joyous exploration.
A developmentally-staged Montessori environment featuring summer activities focusing on gardening, science, weekly themes, and water play.
Week 1: June 12 – 16
Week 2: June 20 – 23 (No Camp on Monday, June 19)
Week 3: June 26 – 30
Week 4: July 10 – 14 – SOLD OUT
Week 5: July 17 – 21 – SOLD OUT
Week 6: July 24 – 28 – SOLD OUT
Week 7: July 31 – Aug 4 – SOLD OUT
Week 8: Aug 7 – 11 – SOLD OUT
Week 9: Aug 14 – 18 – SOLD OUT
Week 10: Aug 21 – 25
For children ages 6 - 10 years (or enrolled in the NSM Elementary Program for 2023/2024)
We are pleased to announce that we will be offering enriching Summer Camp experiences with weekly themes for our Elementary Students.
Please note that there will be no camp on Monday, June 19 due to the Juneteenth Holiday.
Week 1: June 12 – 16 | Construction with Mac
Week 2: June 20 – 23 | Environment
Week 3: June 26 – 30 | Nature at Lancaster County Park
Week 4: July 10 – 14 | Animal
Week 5: July 17 – 21 | Splash
Week 6: July 24 – 28 | Messy Science
Week 7: July 31 – Aug 4 | Arts & Crafts
Week 8: Aug 7 – 11 | Cooking with Kids
Week 9: Aug 14 – 18 | Tech & STEM
Week 10: Aug 21 – 25 | Around the World
Each week will be staffed by our experienced New School Teachers and sure to be a fun experience.
For children ages 7 - 14 years
Please join our beloved NSM art teacher/artist, Gwen Eberly for our colorful, hands-on Summer Art Workshop.
Students explore a range of projects using a variety of materials, medium, and skill sets!