June 22 - August 282026 Summer Enrollment
The Nature School at Montessori Living
Growing together, all summer long
Summer at The Nature School is a season of movement, exploration, and connection.
Children spend their days immersed in nature, guided by rhythms that support independence, curiosity, and joy.
Please complete one form per child by May 8, 2026.
A Day in Our Summer Program
Children spend the majority of their day outside, moving, observing, and connecting with the natural world.
Outdoor ExplorationFrom practical life activities to hands-on discovery, children engage in purposeful work that builds independence and confidence.
Meaningful WorkYounger and older children learn alongside one another, fostering empathy, leadership, and connection.
Mixed Age CommunityEach day follows a gentle, predictable flow that helps children feel secure while leaving space for curiosity and wonder.
Rhythm & Consistency
Welcome
We are so glad you are here.
Our Summer Program is offered in five two week sessions. Families may enroll in one session or multiple sessions based on availability.
Full day programming runs Monday through Friday from 7:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. An optional Afternoon Program is available from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Meals are prepared and shared each day. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack are available, with accommodations for common dietary needs.
To support consistent groupings and staffing, schedules remain consistent once the summer begins and changes are not available after June 22, 2026.
Tuition Overview
NIDO
3–18 months
Tuition per two-week session: $1,300
Meal Program: $150 per session
Afternoon Program: $400 per session
Young Children’s Community
18 months–3 years
Tuition per two-week session: $1,225
Meal Program: $150 per session
Afternoon Program: $400 per session
Children’s House
3–6 years
Tuition per two-week session: $1,225
Meal Program: $150 per session
Afternoon Program: $400 per session
Summer Sessions
Session 1
Week One | June 22 to June 26Planet Protectors
Focus Areas: care of environment, responsibility, early ecology
Children engage in caring for their surroundings through watering, sweeping, composting, and tending garden spaces. Experiences introduce the idea that living things require attention and care.
Week Two | June 29 to July 3Heritage Historians
Focus Areas: cultural awareness, language, identity
Through stories, songs, artifacts, and shared traditions, children are introduced to different cultures and begin to connect their own family experiences to a broader world.
Session 2
Week Three | July 7 to July 10STEM Sleuths
Focus Areas: early science, problem solving, cause and effect
Children explore simple machines, building materials, and basic experiments. Work emphasizes observation, prediction, and hands on investigation.
Week Four | July 13 to July 17Sensational Sensors
Focus Areas: sensorial development, refinement of the senses
Activities focus on texture, sound, light, weight, and movement. Children refine their ability to discriminate, compare, and describe sensory experiences.
Session 3
Week Five | July 20 to July 24 Water Wonders
Focus Areas: practical life, science, coordination
Children work with pouring, transferring, and water exploration. Experiences support coordination, concentration, and understanding how water moves and changes.
Week Six | July 27 to July 31Dirt Detectives
Focus Areas: botany, soil study, life cycles
Children explore soil, roots, and plant growth. Gardening work supports understanding of how plants grow and what they need to thrive.
Session 4
Week Seven | August 3 to August 7Trail Blazers
Focus Areas: gross motor development, independence, spatial awareness
Children engage in walking paths, climbing, balancing, and navigating outdoor spaces. Work supports confidence, coordination, and purposeful movement.
Week Eight | August 10 to August 14Forest Friends
Focus Areas: nature observation, social development, connection
Children spend extended time in natural environments, observing changes, forming relationships, and working together in shared outdoor experiences.
Session 5
Week Nine | August 17 to August 21 Insect Investigators
Focus Areas: zoology, observation, respect for living things
Children observe insects in their natural habitats, learning to handle them with care and respect while noticing patterns and differences.
Week Ten | August 24 to August 28Down on the Farm
Focus Areas: food systems, animal care, practical life
Children are introduced to farm life through caring for animals, preparing simple foods, and understanding where food comes from.
Summer Program 2026 Enrollment Form
This form reserves your child’s space in our Summer Program.
Our team will follow up to confirm enrollment and next steps, including billing through FACTS.
See you this summer🤍
