Summer 2027 Timeline


Enrollment Lottery for SCHOOL-AGED (entering 1st-8th grade) camps runs January 11-18, 2027. 

Friday, February 26, 2027– Summer Lottery Open (8:00 am) 
Tuesday, March 2, 2027– Summer Lottery Closes (8:00 am) 
Wednesday, March 10, 2027– Summer Lottery Notification by 4:00pm 
Wednesday, March 17, 2027– Summer Payment Due. Rolling Admission Begins 
Monday, June 28, 2027– Summer Program Begins 
Monday, July 5, 2027– No Summer Program, Fourth of July Holiday (observed) 
Tuesday, August 10, 2027– Last day of Summer Program 
*Please Note: all prices below are for Summer 2026. We anticipate a 3-5% increase in tuition rates for Summer 2027.

Summer Program Options


Classes for children ages 3 to 5

Children must be 3-years-old by June 15 to participate in summer program.

Morning: 8:45–11:30 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: $628
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: $877
Monday–Friday: $1,505

Afternoon: 12:45–3:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: $628
Monday and Wednesday: $628
Monday–Thursday: $1,256

Ready for Kindergarten

Designed for children entering kindergarten, this program offers older preschoolers a more focused exploration of nature topics, learning through play, and building social relationships. Outside together, children will journey and play through the far-reaching corners of Dodge Nature Center. Inside, they will work on art activities, enjoy cooking projects, and read together from favorite chapter books.

8:45–11:30 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: $877

12:45–3:30 p.m.
Monday–Thursday: $1,140

Children who have already attended kindergarten are not eligible.

Scholarships & Tuition Assistance


A Day at Preschool

Learn more about what we do each day at preschool and why.

A Day at Preschool

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