Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is MSS summer camp available to students who do not attend Mustard Seed?

Yes! MSS Summer in the City is designed to spark student creativity and inspire learners from across the region. Led by Mustard Seed teachers, who in some cases will be instructing alongside Fulbright Scholars and Stanford & MIT AI researchers, our summer offerings incorporate Mustard Seed’s educational practices developed through our more than 40 years of experience teaching students in Hoboken.

2. Will the principles and values of Mustard Seed be expressed during the summer?

Mustard Seed attends to the whole child. Although we will not celebrate worship in the summer, we will continue to encourage and instill compassion for others, kindness, character, and integrity.

3. May I choose to attend only the weeks that fit my family’s schedule?

Yes, with the exception of AI Pioneers which run continually for two weeks, all programs are offered on a week-by-week basis, and families have full-day and halfday options. Students in Grades 2-5 enrolled in separate morning and afternoon classes may pack a lunch and eat in a faculty-supervised area between classes. Enroll in one week of enriching, hands-on activities, games, and learning, or join us for the entire program! Our selection of classes allows you to have a new experience each week.

4. What age does my child need to be to attend?

Classes are offered for students age 4 to 14. The admissions criteria for each class is based upon the grade your child will enter in fall 2023.

PreKGrade 1 12:30-3pm9am-12

2-3 12:30-3pm9am-12

Week 2 (July 31-August 4)

Sports Camp (no PreK) Crafts and Play

Week 3 (August 7-11)

Sports Camp (no PreK)

Grade 6-8 12:30-3pm9am-12

Sports Camp AI Adventurers Create the Rhythm

Camp

Engineering Design AI Adventurers Legendary Creatures

Engineering Design

Create the Rhythm

Engineering Design (Grade 6 only)

AI Pioneers

Engineering Design (Grade 6 only)

Surrealist Techniques