This summer, join one of the most exciting preschool summer camps in Cypress at Lycee Montessori. Our program is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and hands-on exploration through fun weekly themes. Children will enjoy engaging activities that blend literacy, science, art, music, movement, and sensory experiences—creating meaningful learning adventures for young minds.
Week 1: Eric Carle Author Study
Children will explore the works of Eric Carle through vibrant storytelling and art.
Highlights:
- Reading beloved stories such as The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Exploring collage-style art inspired by Eric Carle’s illustrations
- Sequencing and retelling activities
- Butterfly and caterpillar life cycle exploration
- Creative painting and mixed-media art projects
Week 2: Zoo & Animal Habitats
Children will discover animals and the environments they call home.
Habitats Explored:
- Savannah
- Desert
- Rainforest
- Grassland
- Temperate Deciduous Forest
Activities Include:
- Animal classification and sortingHabitat sensory bins
- Creating animal crafts
- Learning about camouflage and adaptations
- Dramatic play “Zoo” experience
Week 3: Pirates Adventure Week
Ahoy, mates! A week full of imagination and adventure.
Activities Include:
- Treasure hunt exploration
- K-W-L chart (Know / Want to Know / Learn)
- Pirate songs and fingerplays
- “Talk Like a Pirate” vocabulary fun
- Exploring parts of a macaw
- Map-making and storytelling adventures
Week 4: The Great Outdoors
Exploring nature through movement, music, and hands-on discovery.
Highlights:
- “Going on a Bear Hunt” song and movement activity
- Nature scavenger hunts
- Bird and insect crafts
- Outdoor exploration and observation
- Camp-style snack experiences
- Sensory nature bins
Week 5: Let’s Make a Bang! (Science Week)
A week dedicated to hands-on science exploration.
Daily Science Activities Include:
- Simple chemical reactions
- Sink and float experiments
- Color mixing exploration
- Sensory STEM challenges
- Prediction and observation discussions
Children will practice inquiry skills by asking questions, making predictions, and recording observations.
Week 6: Fairytales
Classic stories come to life through literacy, dramatic play, and creative arts.
Stories Featured:
- Little Red Riding Hood
- The Three Billy Goats Gruff
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears
- Jack and the Beanstalk
- Cinderella
- Princess-themed fairytales
Activities Include:
- Story sequencing
- Costume and dramatic reenactment
- Comparing characters and story elements
- Building castles and beanstalk art
Week 7: The Three Little Pigs (STEM Focus)
A deep dive into one classic story through literature and engineering.
Learning Focus:
- Comparing different versions of The Three Little Pigs
- Exploring building materials (straw, sticks, bricks)
- STEM challenges to build strong houses
- Story reenactments
- Problem-solving and teamwork activities
Week 8: Ocean Exploration
Diving into underwater adventures and marine life discovery.
Activities Include:
- Ocean animal exploration
- Songs and movement activities
- The Rainbow Fish story and crafts
- Ocean-themed sensory bins
- Simple ocean science experiments
Week 9: Life at the Beach
Exploring coastal environments through sensory and science-based learning.
Highlights:
- Saltwater science exploration
- Mixing and dissolving experiments
- Shell exploration and shell prints
- Beach-themed sensory play
- Ocean songs and movement
- Beach-inspired snack activities
Program Goals
Throughout our summer program, we aim to:
- Foster creativity and imagination
- Strengthening literacy skills
- Encourage scientific thinking
- Promote collaboration and social development
- Provide hands-on, engaging learning experiences
Give your child a summer filled with discovery, adventure, and joyful learning—join us at Lycee Montessori’s Summer Program!
