How to Apply – Summer

Summer 2024

Please note: Summer 2024 may look different than past years because of a planned construction project in our playscape. Updated information about Summer 2024 availability, registration, etc. should be available in early 2024.

See below for information about what was offered for the summer of 2023.


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
8:45–11:30 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: $605
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: $810
Monday through Friday: $1,415

Afternoon Sessions
12:45–3:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: $605
Monday and Wednesday: $605
Monday through Friday: $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  
8:45–11:30 a.m.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: $810

Afternoon Session
12:45–3:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday: $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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