Ronald Knox Montessori School

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Summer Camp

Toddler Summer Camp

Ronald Knox Montessori Toddler Camp is for children entering our Toddler Program this fall.

It's a wonderful opportunity to help your child successfully enter the Toddler Program and create a seamless journey into a new environment.

RKMS children can enjoy the great outdoors, develop friendships and explore the outside and classroom environments all in just 8 weeks!

Children will participate in fun daily activities which will foster the Montessori principles of the child's sense of order, concentration, coordination and independence.

2023 schedule and fees

monday - friday

8:45am - 11:45am

- or -

8:45am - 1:00pm

Note: Children should bring their own lunch when staying until 1:00.

Session 1 June 12 - June 30 | $1,020/$1,260

Session 2 July 10 - July 28 | $1,020/$1,260

Session 3 July 31 - August 12 | $680/$840

No Camp Week of July 3rd—July 7th / Independence Day Holiday

Space is limited and Program is contingent on enrollment.

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Transitional Summer Camp

This camp is for children who will be entering their first year of the RKMS Primary program.

Is your child going to be entering their first year of the Primary Program (3-6 yrs old) this fall? If so, the Ronald Knox Montessori Transitional Summer Camp is the perfect opportunity for your child to acquaint themselves with the bigger Primary classroom and ease into a new routine.

Children will participate in fun daily themes which will foster the Montessori principles of the child's sense of order, concentration, coordination and independence. Each day children will have ample time to play outdoors and socialize.

2023 schedule and fees

monday - friday

8:45am - 11:45am

- or -

8:45am - 1:00pm

Note: Children should bring their own lunch when staying until 1:00.

Session 1 June 12 - June 30 | $1,020/$1,260

Session 2 July 10 - July 28 | $1,020/$1,260

Session 3 July 31 - August 12 | $680/$840

No Camp Week of July 3rd—July 7th / Independence Day Holiday

Space is limited and Program is contingent on enrollment.

apply now

Primary Summer Camp

Primary Summer Camp is offered to children who will be entering their second or third year of the Primary Program this fall and to Ronald Knox graduates. Each session of Summer Camp will feature an engaging theme.

Note: Children will bring their own lunch to camp.

2023 themes, schedule and fees

monday - friday

SESSION 1: June 12 - June 30 (3 weeks)

Cost: $1,260

Under the Sea: Ocean Exploration

8:45am - 1:00pm

Become a marine biologist for three weeks! Students will explore the ocean and the life teeming within it. Week three will culminate in a field trip to the Shedd Aquarium, providing students an up-close encounter with the animals they've been studying.

No Camp Week of July 3rd—July 7th / Independence Day Holiday

SESSION 2: July 10 - July 28 (3 weeks)

Cost: $1,260

Bugs: Secret Life of Insects

8:45am - 1:00pm

Is a spider an insect? What about a worm? For three weeks students will take on a role of an entomologist, studying a variety of insects and learning the differences between them. At the end of three weeks, students will swarm down to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum to view an array of insects.

SESSION 3: July 31 - August 11 (2 weeks)

Cost: $840

Animals Go Marching 2x2

8:45am - 1:00pm

Immerse yourself in zoology and get acquainted with the different classifications of animals. Learn about their habitats, what food they eat, and what is unique about them.

Space is limited and Program is contingent on enrollment.

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SESSION 4: August 14 - 18 (1 week)

Cost: $420

Spanish Immersion

8:45am - 1:00pm

Immerse your child into a fun-filled week of Spanish. Pack your passport as we explore Spanish-speaking countries. Embrace the culture through art projects, music, dance, games, cooking/food, and other fun activities with Michael Mancera.

Children are to bring their own lunch. Enrollment can be completed through your child's forms in Transparent Classroom.

Any questions, please contact Anita McGing at anita_mcging@ronaldknox.org or calling 847 256 2922 Ext. 19.

Space is limited and Program is contingent on enrollment.

2031 Elmwood Avenue

Wilmette IL 60091

847-256-2922

We are fully accredited by the American Montessori Society.