SUMMER PROGRAMS
The MCS Summer Programs offer full-summer, all-day options to families looking for a fun and enriching summer adventure for their children. Our summer programs also offer the flexibility of selecting specific dates (within guidelines set forth in the MCS summer policies).
Summer programs are available for Preschool and Elementary students and for continuing Two Year-Old students, or Two Year-Olds enrolling for the upcoming school year. Dates for the 2013 summer program are May 20-August 15, 2013 for the two year-old and 3-6 year-old preschool programs and June 10-August 15, 2013 for the elementary programs. School will be closed on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day), Tuesday, June 11 (Kamehameha Day), and Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Limited spaces remain for all programs. Please contact our office at (808) 522-0244 for space availability.
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2013 SUMMER APPLICATION
2013 Elementary Program
(For students entering 1st through 5th grades)
June 10-August 15, 2013
Discover new worlds and learn more about our own island home this summer at Montessori Community School! Our popular Summer Discoveries program offers elementary students the opportunity to expand their horizons, stretch their imaginations, and challenge their physical skills. With a curriculum divided into two-week sessions, students can experience the complete program or choose select, complementary sessions.
Elementary Summer
Programs for:
Younger Elementary Students (entering 1st through 2nd grades)
Older Elementary Students (entering 3rd through 5th grades)
This Summer's Focus:
The Hawaiian People
Students will learn all about the fascinating
aspects of the first people to inhabit these islands. "Who
are they?," "What did the ancient people do?," and "How did they
live?" are among the many questions to be answered during this
quest of discovery.
Here are just a few of the topics that will be explored
in captivating detail:
Origins of the early settlers and their fundamental needs
Navigation and astronomy * The Hawaiian Monarchy
Ecology and environmental studies
Rituals, traditions, holidays, and games
Field studies at the Polynesian Cultural Center, Royal Mausoleum/Queen Emma Summer Palace, Bishop Museum, Mānoa Heritage Center, and other weekly destinations and hikes round out this summer's adventures!
The Curriculum will also include:
Literature * Drama * Writing Projects * Art Activities
Hands-on Math & Science * Crafts * Cooking Projects
Swimming pool excursions (August sessions)
Weekly Excursions * "The Daily Running Program"
2013 Preschool & Kindergarten Program (Ages
3-5 years)
May 20-August 15, 2013
There’s so much for preschool-aged children to see, do, and
learn in the Hawaiian Islands Explorers
program this summer! Our young explorers will learn
about the animals -- native as well as introduced species --
that share our island home! Fun and educational
classroom activities will be supplemented by regular
excursions and even a special guest speaker or two.
Here's just a small sample of what your Hawaiian Islands Explorer can look forward to this summer:
- enjoying fascinating field trips, such as the Waikiki Aquarium, Sea Life Park, and more
- making their own bird feeders using natural materials, and other fun projects
- becoming mini-scientists as they perform simple experiments
- exploring the hidden wonders of the miniature world on a bug safari
- creating Monk Seal puppets and other imaginative crafts
- investigating
the hidden realms of tide pools . . .
. . . and so much more!
2013 Two Year-Old Program
(Ages 2-3 years)
May 20-August 15, 2013
Love, Warmth, Security, & Fun are key aspects of the Montessori
Community School Two Year-Old program for children ages 2 to 3 years.
Children in diapers are accepted. IMPORTANT NOTE:
The Two Year-Old summer program is only for continuing MCS students or
new students who will be entering the MCS fall program.
SUMMER 2013 TUITION
ELEMENTARY PROGRAMS - Summer Discoveries
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7:30-2:30 |
7:30-5:30 |
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Full Summer |
$2,226.00 |
$2,684.00 |
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Selected Sessions |
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June 10 - June 21 |
$441.00 |
$532.00 |
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June 24 - July 5 |
$441.00 |
$532.00 |
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July 8 - July 19 |
$489.00 |
$591.00 |
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July 22 - August 2 |
$489.00 |
$591.00 |
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August 5 - August 15 |
$441.00 |
$532.00 |
PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM - Nature Explorers
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Full Summer |
Pro-rated Weekly Rate* |
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7:30-12:00 |
$2,333.00 |
$210.00 |
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7:30-2:30 |
$2,619.00 |
$236.00 |
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7:30-5:30 |
$3,241.00 |
$292.00 |
TWO YEAR-OLD PROGRAM
Only for current Two Year-Olds, or new students continuing with MCS in the fall.
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Full Summer |
Pro-rated Weekly Rate* |
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7:30-12:00 |
$3,106.00 |
$277.00 |
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7:30-2:30 |
$3,530.00 |
$314.00 |
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7:30-5:30 |
$4,251.00 |
$379.00 |
*The Pro-rated Weekly Rate is used to
calculate partial summer enrollment tuition for the Two Year Old and
Preschool/Kindergarten programs only. A minimum one-week enrollment is
required for current MCS students, and a minimum of four consecutive week's
enrollment is required for new students. Partial summer enrollment using the
Pro-rated Weekly Rate is
available on a space-available basis only.
School will be closed on Monday, May 27 (Memorial Day),
Tuesday, June 11 (Kamehameha Day), and Thursday, July 4 (Independence Day).
Special Information for International Students
Montessori Community School often
enrolls international students in our summer programs.
Our programs provide students an opportunity to
experience local and American culture, language, and
curriculum. However, parents should be aware that we do not provide specific English
language instruction, and classes are conducted entirely
in English. Please see the program description below for specific
entry requirements.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
(for children 6 to 11 years of age entering grades 1
through 5):
Our elementary summer program offers
a blend of classroom instruction, with a particular
focus on hands-on math and science activities as well as
writing, art and cooking projects, and outdoor
activities such as hikes, a daily run, and frequent
off-campus excursions. Students who enroll in our summer
elementary program must be currently enrolled in an
international school, where classroom instruction is
conducted in English.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (for
children 3-6 years of age):
The program for preschool 3-6 year-olds focuses on nature studies, with a wide array of
hands-on activities in the classroom as well as weekly
off-campus excursions. Students who enroll in our
summer preschool program do not need to be able to speak fluent English,
but for safety's sake and for the child to have a positive experience in
our program, he or she must at least understand, follow directions, and
express basic wants and needs in English.
Here are some further points to keep
in mind:
* Formal English language
instruction is not part of our summer curriculum.
* In the elementary program, most
activities involve reading and writing in English. Other
curriculum areas, such as math, arts and crafts, and
outdoor activities would be less dependent upon the
English language. Students will receive maximum benefits
from our elementary program if they have some basic
English reading and writing skills.
* For their safety, all international
students should also have an adequate
understanding of basic English so they can follow
rules and guidelines, both at school and also while
attending off-campus excursions.
* Parents should also be able to
communicate to the faculty and staff in English, without the assistance
of a translator. In cases of emergency, or even to explain daily
classroom routines and schedules, it is critical that our staff be able
to clearly communicate important information to the child's parents in a
timely manner.
Summer Program Requirements for
International Students
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
In addition to the admission
criteria for all applicants, international students are
considered for admission to Montessori Community School
based upon the dynamics of the classroom and the
student’s fluency with the English language.
Limited spaces are available for international students. We do not
offer an ESL (English as a Second Language) program, nor
do we provide specific English language instruction. All
international students must also be legally residing in
the United States. We do not issue I-9 certificates; in
general, students fall under their parents’ visa status.
Requirements for International
Students
TUBERCULOSIS CLEARANCE.
Effective April 11, 2013, the Hawaii State
Department of Health has temporarily suspended all
tuberculosis (t.b.) requirements for school entry. The
Department of Health may announce the reinstatement of the
t.b. clearance at a later date, but for the time being, new
students will not need a t.b. clearance.
INTERNATIONAL RECORDS.
Please have all required records
translated into English.
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
FORM.
The Emergency
Information and Release Form must list local
(Hawaii) telephone numbers and addresses.
