Dearborn Heights Montessori Begins Summer Camp Enrollment

DEARBORN HEIGHTS, Mich. – Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) is now accepting applications for its summer camp program. DHMC offers nine weeks of educational and culturally-rich programs beginning June 20 through August 19, 2011, on its campus located at 466 N. John Daly in Dearborn Heights.

Summer campers at Dearborn Heights Montessori Center learn about the Statue of Liberty and other historical figures during the summer camp program.

Half and full day programs are available for toddler, preschool/kindergarten and elementary children. Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with hours available before and after camp for families needing extra hours. The building opens at 7 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m. The program is open to the public and available to all children between the ages of 18 months and twelve years old.

Each week campers participate in a different and exciting science or geography theme with lots of indoor and outdoor activities. Weekly programs also include math and language, physical education, art and technology.

Summer campers enjoy a water day each week, in-house presentations and off-site field trips for children in elementary grades. The summer camp programs are led by highly qualified, Montessori-certified DHMC teachers.

“Our summer program is designed to nurture the love of learning in a safe, fun environment,” said Heidi Gauger, summer program director. “Our campers enjoy making new friends and creating lifelong memories.”

Although parents are encouraged to enroll children in the full summer camp program, DHMC accepts part-summer enrollments to accommodate families’ work and vacation schedules. Early enrollment is recommended to ensure availability.

Summer camp activities, weekly themes and registration form for the 2011 DHMC Summer Camp program are available on the DHMC website at www.dhmontessori.org. For additional details or to schedule a visit, call 313-359-3000.

About Dearborn Heights Montessori Center
Dearborn Heights Montessori Center (DHMC) is a non-profit educational community founded in 1972. Now in its fourth decade, DHMC is the largest and longest-established Montessori school in western Wayne County. Programs include toddler, preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school as well as summer programs and academic tutoring. Day care and latchkey are also available for enrolled children. DHMC has received accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and is affiliated with the American Montessori Society, Michigan Montessori Society, and the Association of Independent Michigan Schools (AIMS). DHMC preschool and latchkey programs, along with its satellites Livonia Montessori Center and Plymouth-Canton Montessori School, are licensed by the Michigan Division of Child and Adult Licensing.