Summer Camp 2024
Summer Camp
Monday through Thursday
June 17 – July 25 (No Camp June 19, July 4 & 5)
9:00AM to 12:00PM
Extended Day/Week Options Available
Open to children 3 by Sept 1 through Kindergarten
Special weekly themes
Outdoor play at Penny Park
Water play, sprinklers, bubbles and sand box fun on the attached Cherry playlot
Fun with messy art, riding toys & our creative playhouse on our spacious outdoor classroom
Healthy snacks
Large motor & creative movement activities in our air-conditioned gym.
Rules of the Game
Due to the outdoor nature of our program, children must be toilet trained. This means no diapers or pull-ups.
For children who have not had previous preschool group experience without a parent or for children who are new to Cherry Preschool, please contact the Camp Director, Maggie Hessler, before enrolling. We take this position in the best interest of the children as summer camp may not be a good place to work on separation issues.
We strive to create groupings of children based on friendships and to balance the groupings by age.
Absences for any reason do not reduce tuition. There are no refunds for non-attendance due to vacations or illness.
Families of children with disabilities and/or developmental delays should contact, Lindsey Underway, Child Development and Inclusion Director to determine the appropriateness of the camp program for their child.
Weekly Themes
Week 1 (June 17-18 & 20-21) — Outdoor Classics
Miles of screen free smiles to start a summer of imaginative play. Kick it old school with a week of classic childhood games and activities like capture the flag or red rover.
Week 2 (June 24 – 27) — Backyard Science
Dig into the fun of backyard science. Nature is all around for preschoolers to discover and explore through fun activities and experiments.
Week 3 (July 1 – 3) — Stars & Stripes
A star spangled week celebrating summer traditions! Children will have fun with crafts and activities that celebrate the Fourth of July and the spirit of community.
Week 4 (July 8 – 11) — Messin’ around
Mess around with messy art! All the messiest art projects your preschooler will love. Leave the clean up to us.
Week 5 (July 15 – 18) — Snack Attack
Preschool chefs will be filled with pride sharing the fun and tasty treats they create. Staff will plan activities to accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions children may have.
Week 6 ( July 22 – 25) — Preschool- The Musical
Silly songs and wacky dance moves will keep our campers entertained. Sing, dance, and perform with friends during a week of musical fun.
Camp Staff
Each camp group has a lead teacher and assistant teacher. High school students serve as Inclusion Counselors and middle school students serve as Junior Counselors.
Enrollment
Returning families that apply by January 25 at 9:00 AM are guaranteed placement in camp. Applications received after the registration deadline will be processed on a first come, first served basis.
Families with children not yet toilet trained should complete an application and submit it without payment to be placed on the waiting list in order of date received. As appropriate spaces become available for recently toilet trained campers, the $100 initial non-refundable payment will be required to hold the space.
Pricing
Week 1 – $153 Week 2 – $204
Week 3 – $153 Week 4 – $204
Week 5 – $204 Week 6 – $204
$100 non-refundable payment due with application. Remaining balance will be divided and due March 1 and May 1.
Extended Camp Options
Fridays
June 21, June 28, July 12 & July 19
(9:00AM – 12:00PM)
Cost is $51 per day.
Early Drop Off
(8:30 – 9:00AM, Monday – Friday)
Cost is $8.50 per day.
Lunch and More Fun!
(12:00 – 2:00PM, Monday – Friday)
Cost is $34 per day.