How to Apply – Summer

*Summer Camp 2023 is FULL. We are no longer accepting applications for this summer. Please check back in early 2024 for information about next summer.*

Summer Calendar 2023

After March 2, 2023 – Placements made on an ongoing basis as openings are available. (Scroll down for application.)
June 22, 2023 – Summer Orientation / Open House
June 26, 2023 – Summer Program Begins
July 4, 2023 – No Summer Program, Fourth of July Holiday
August 8, 2023 – Last day of Summer Program

Summer Sessions for 3- to 5-year-olds

Choose from summer mornings or afternoons June 26 through August 8.

Morning Sessions
8:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Tues. & Thurs. – $605
Mon., Wed. & Fri. – $810
Mon. through Fri. – $1,415

Afternoon Sessions
12:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Tues. & Thurs. – $605
Mon. & Wed. – $605
Mon. through Thurs. – $1,100

Ready for Kindergarten


Designed for children entering kindergarten, this camp offers older preschoolers a more focused exploration of nature topics, learning through play, and building social relationships. Outside together, campers 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.

Morning Session  
8:45 to 11:30 a.m.
Mon., Wed. & Fri. – $810

Afternoon Session
12:45 to 3:30 p.m.
Mon. through Thurs. – $1,100

Tuition Policy


Payment for the summer program is due with the application, unless applying for scholarship. There will be no reduction in tuition for days missed or days that school is closed. All requests for cancellations will be assessed a $75 processing fee. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests made after May 1.

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