Young Explorers Camp Directors:
MELISSA COLE is AMI Montessori Primary certified and has taught at TCH since 2004. Her creativity extends from the classroom to the outdoors and are evident in the children's gardens and animal habitats she develops with the children. Melissa earned a B.A. in Graphic Design from Western Michigan University.
AMALIA FERNAND has a M.S. in Ecological Leadership and Education from the Audubon Expedition Institute of Lesley University, and a Bachelors degree in Environmental Studies from Eckerd College. Amalia has educated children of all ages at schools and parks in the U.S. and abroad. This is her third summer teaching Nature Camps at TCH.
Billing Information
Tuition
A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 is due upon registration and will be deducted from the total summer tuition. (Deposit is not required for students with year-round tuition contracts.)
Payments may be made in one of two ways:
1. Full payment by May 10th.
2. Half payment by May 10th and the remaining balance by June 10th
The tuition for enrollment after June 10th must be paid in full before the students attends the first class.
A charge of $20.00 is assessed for all checks returned because of insufficient funds. A late pick-up charge of $15.00 is charged for every 15 minutes (or increments thereof) a child is at school after closing time (5:30 p.m.).
Students may not attend the summer program if the payments are not made by the due dates.
Cancelations and Schedule Changes
All summer tuition except the $100.00 deposit will be refunded if enrollment is cancelled or modified in writing by June 1st. Neither the deposit nor the tuition will be refunded for cancellations after June 1st. Schedule changes will be accommodated based on class availability.
Additional Childcare (available for all students enrolled in summer programs)
Childcare is available before and after summer classes as space permits. Arrangements may be made by contacting the school office. The school opens at 7:30 a.m. and closes at 5:30 p.m.
Childcare used in addition to the hours specified on the summer confirmation form will be billed separately at $8.75/hour for infant-toddler and $7.50/hour for primary and elementary.
Confirmation
Once your registration has been received, we will send you a confirmation of your schedule, a classroom supply list, and health and emergency forms that need to be completed and returned to the business office.
Summer Session Calendar
June 21 to August 27, 2010
The school is closed on July 5th for Independence Day.
This page last updated on 3/26/2010.
teacher Melissa Cole and Outdoor Educator Amalia Fernand. The Montessori classroom expands to include interactive gardens, outdoor water play, picnics, science experiments, and good ol' summer time fun and relaxation. The children plant, tend, harvest and cook the produce they grow for a hands on experience with food production. 
Musical fun: Kindertunes with Amy Colligan every TU and TH afternoon.