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SUMMER CAMP

Summer Camp

International Montessori School offers summer camp for both current students and other children in the community ages 3 - 5. We provide an engaging experience with various weekly themes in a familiar environment convienetly located to Duke, Downtown Durham, and surrounding areas. 


Summer Camp 2025 Registration Opens February 7th for current IMS families
and March 1 for the general public!

Summer Camp 2025 dates and themes are listed below.

For hours, pricing, and our registration & cancellation policy, please see our FAQs below.

Programming includes all materials but does not include snack or lunch.

Week 1: Community Heroes
June 23 - June 27 

From firefighters to postal workers, these people help keep our communities running while embodying important values in our society. This week, children will explore the roles of community workers, by learning how they help us and practicing teamwork. Through role-play activities and art projects, campers will learn to appreciate these professions by learning about the roles and responsibilities of each community hero.

Week 2: The World of Nature

June 30 - July 3 -*No Camp on 7/4*

This week will focus on encouraging children to appreciate and explore nature through exciting activities. Connecting with nature can be one of the most enjoyable experiences for the students just by looking around and understanding the purpose of the natural world. Campers will partake in nature based activities and will walk away understanding the value of taking care of nature.

Week 3: Summer Science
July 7 - July 11 

Summer Science Week will be a hands-on experiment to encourage curiosity and exploration of the world around us.

 Observation will be one of the principal parts of this week exploring basic concepts like gravity, temperature, light, and water. Students will take part in experiments that will allow them to understand how some elements will react or

change depending on the environment.

Week 4: Gardening Galore
July 14 - July 18

This week will be about exploring how plants grow and develop a love for gardening. It will start with understanding the needs of the plants, knowing every step of their development, and parts of the plants, and appreciating the importance of gardening in our lives. Campers will have the experience of planting seeds, providing them opportunities to care for and see the growth during the following days.

Week 5: Dinosaur Discovery

July 21 - July 25 

Travel back in time to explore the fascinating world of dinosaurs! Campers will learn about various kinds of dinosaurs as well as the professions that discover our prehistoric predecessors. They will learn about Mesozoic marvels like towering sauropods and plane-sized pterosaurs. Campers will also learn about the scientists who bring these pre-historic animals to life.

Exploring Music
Week 6: July 28 - August 1 

A rhythm and sound-filled week introducing children to the joy of music and instruments. The aim is to introduce kids to the wonderful world of music in a way that awakens their interest and involves them by using their voice, senses, and body movement as well as experiencing the correlation with other types of arts like printing, drawing, and

crafting instruments. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Rates

    Early Childhood

    Half Day (8:15-12:20) - $260

    Regular Day (8:15-3:00) - $350

    Extended Day (8:15-5:00) - $450


    Toddler (for current IMS families only)

    Half Day (8:15-12:00) - $300

    Regular Day (8:15-3:00) - $400

    Extended Day (8:15-5:00) - $520

  • Hours & Schedule

    • All sessions run Monday through Friday from 8:15AM to 3:00PM. Drop off is 8:00 AM - 8:15 AM. IMS also offers half day and extended day options. The half day option ends at 12:20 and the extended day option ends at 5:00. 
    • Each day includes a morning filled with theme-based group and individual activities, a morning snack (brought from home), and free-play on our wooded playground. After a lunch from home and nap/rest time, the afternoon closes with more activities and outdoor time.

  • Ages & Requirements

    Early Childhood Camp

    • The early childhood camp is for children 3-5 and is open to children who do not attend IMS.
    • Children joining the early childhood camp must be independent in their toileting, meaning they wear underwear throughout the day, can communicate their need to use the bathroom, and do not need assistance managing clothing or wiping.

    Toddler Camp

    • Toddler camp is only for children currently in IMS’ toddler program for the current or coming school year. Toddler campers do not need to be independent in their toileting.

  • Registration & Cancellation Policies

    • Camp rosters are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. If a week is full, there is a waitlist available.
    • A 50% non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration to confirm your spot. The balance of camp is due by May 31st. You may cancel or switch your registered week up until May 31st. 
    • Families enrolled at IMS will be billed and will pay through our tuition management system. Families who are not enrolled for the current or coming school year will be billed directly through our Business Office. 
    • All transaction convenience fees are non-refundable once paid. 

  • Contact Information

    For questions about IMS Summer Camp, please contact the main office at academy@imsnc.org. 

If you think your child would thrive in a Montessori environment, give us a call or inquire about IMS. We would love for you to visit our school and learn more.

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