Summer Programs

 

Welcome to The Bement School Summer Programs!

 

Here is an exciting look at our summer programs! The Bement School offers a variety of summer programming for both local students and international students.

 

Our Adventure Day Camp provides campers ages 5-15 with a fun-filled day of organized games, crafts, swimming, singing, and trips to nearby attractions. We offer four two-week session beginning on June 21, 2010. Camp runs a full day beginning at 8:30 and ending at 3:30 with optional extended-day available. Registration begins February 16^th- there is limited enrollment, so register early.

 

The Jr. Counselor program is our NEW addition to Adventure Camp 2010. Do you like all of the activities associated with day camp and yet feel too old for some of it? Well this program is for you! As a Jr. Counselor you may choose an enrichment program to assist the teacher and enjoy the activities. Then, in the afternoons, you will be assigned to work with the Preschoolers, Jr. Adventurers or the Adventurers. This program promises to be a terrific experience for those interested in working with children and developing the skills necessary to be a future counselor. Enrollment is limited to eight students per session.  

 

Our Preschool Program is for children ages 15 months through 4 years old. Perhaps your little one has an older sibling attending camp or maybe they’re headed to preschool in the fall. In any event, this day camp experience promotes social and emotional growth as well as learning through play and planned age-appropriate activities. Children enjoy each day with a planned daily schedule of crafts, water play, circle time, group games, group songs, outside play, farm walks, read-alouds, independent play, and afternoon rest.

 

The Enrichment Programs will continue their role as they did last summer. Adventurers, Junior Adventurers, and Jr. Counselors have the option to sign up for one morning Enrichment Program during each session. We will work to have enrichment programs from last summer and also make new additions. Please check back for more information as our enrichment program offerings are established. Courses like Modern Dance, Campus Mural Design, Noticing Nature, and Baking were very successful!

 

We also offer an academic program to students from around the world. The Bement School’s English Language and American Culture Summer Program balances the importance of learning the English language with an exposure to our American culture. This three week program for middle school-aged girls and boys focuses on the fundamental skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing English. Our faculty find ways to teach both language skills and community values while developing close relationships with the students. Similarly, students find the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in a program that develops their individual skills and confidence. One of our program highlights is our homestay weekend. Each of our international students spends a weekend with a local Bement family.

 

A unique component of The Bement School’s summer programming is our location. Located on our beautiful campus in Historic Deerfield, MA, parents enjoy peace of mind knowing their children are in a safe and caring environment. Additionally, we are committed to merging our summer programming, therefore affording our international students the opportunity to integrate with our day campers. This is an unforgettable experience for everyone.

 

We hope to see you this summer. If you have any questions or wish to be on our mailing list, please call or write us. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Jennifer Hayes

Director, Summer Programs

The Bement School

(413) 475-3044

jhayes@bement.org