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REGISTRATION & PAYMENT INORMATION

At Oak Farm Montessori School, learning and exploration don’t stop when summer starts—they only get better! Our action-packed summer camps are designed to keep kids moving, thinking, and creating, all while making unforgettable memories. With 150 acres of natural beauty as our playground, campers will dive into hands-on adventures, from outdoor explorations and creative projects to team challenges and exciting discoveries. Our talented staff of teachers and professionals have crafted interactive, engaging programs that keep kids active, outdoors, and— most importantly—screen-free! And with a safe, welcoming environment, parents can rest easy knowing their child is having the best summer ever.

Camps will run June 9th - August 1st, with no camp the week of June 30th. All camps are weeklong day camps running Monday through Friday on the Oak Farm Montessori school campus with drop off at 8:30am and pick up at 3:30pm. Campers should register according to the grade they will be entering fall of 2025. A list of items to pack for camp, along with drop off information will be emailed out to registered camper parents one week prior to the start of camp.

Toddler Camps appropriate for ages 18 months through 3 years, MUST be a current 202425 Oak Farm Montessori toddler. Primary Camps appropriate for ages 3 - 6, MUST be able to toilet independently. Open to the public. In the afternoon all campers will have a rest period, some may choose to nap. Campers will be sent home if toileting is consistently an issue. Elementary Camps appropriate for campers entering 1st - 6th grade, but vary by camp. Open to the public. Middle/High School Camps appropriate for campers entering 6th grade - 12th grade and have limited availability due to advanced skills being taught. Students working with woodshop tools will need to have a signed waiver. Online camp registration will close one week before the camp start date. For example, the June 9th camp registration will close on Monday, June 2nd. Cheddar Up does allow for waitlists, so if a camp is full please add your name to the waitlist we often have cancellations.

PLEASE NOTE:

• All camps are subject to cancellation based on enrollment.

• All registrations are considered final and non-refundable as of May 19, 2025. If there is a waitlist, a refund may be issued minus processing fees.

• Refunds will be given the week of May 19th for any camps canceled due to low enrollment. Low enrollment minimums vary by camp level, see individual camp description.

• OFMS does not offer before/after care, bus service, scholarships or sibling discounts for summer camp.

For any questions, contact Summer Camp Director, Nicole Lowe at nlowe@oakfarmschool.com or 260.897.4270.

TODDLER & PRIMARY DAY CAMPS

Drop-off: 8:30am, Pick-up: 3:30pm

Location: Victorian Farmhouse on South Campus

CAMPERS NEED: (please label all items)

• packed lunch

• sunscreen

• bug spray

• water bottle

• hat

• swimsuit & towel

• Change of clothes

• mud boots

• fitted crib sheet & blanket (if napping)

• one week supply of diapers* or extra underwear

• one package wipes* *Toddler Camps only

TODDLER DAY CAMPS

Appropriate for ages 18 months through 3 years, MUST be a current 2024 - 2025 OFMS Toddler student.

TODDLER DAY CAMP FEE $170/WEEK

Campers will enjoy a summer time version of their regular school day with work time, snack, community, lunch, nap, and lots of outdoor play. Children will go on walks in the woods, hikes to the gazebo and music garden, explore plants, dance to music, make crafts, and splash in the water. Snack will be provided. Camper enrollment: min 5/max 12

June 9 | Get Moving with April Geegh

June 16 | H20 with April Geegh

June 23 | Exotic Foods Week with April Geegh

CAMP CLOSED THE WEEK OF JUNE 30TH

July 07 | Balls, Bubbles & Balloons with April Geegh

July 14 | Art & Nature with April Geegh

July 21 | All Things Bugs with April Geegh

July 28 | Space Week with April Geegh

PRIMARY DAY CAMPS

Appropriate for ages 3-6 years, MUST be able to toilet independently. Open to the public. Snack provided. In the afternoon, all campers will have a rest period; campers ages 3 & 4 will nap. Camper enrollment: min 8/max 24

KINDERFOREST! | DIANA MCCREERY

Explore, play, and learn in the great outdoors! Kids build independence by dressing for the weather, climbing trees, and creating imaginative games. Through hikes, animal track searches, and seasonal observations, they develop curiosity and confidence. Activities like singing games, shared snacks, and journaling encourage creativity and a deep love for nature. Cost: $155

RHYTHM EXPLORERS | ELLIE COOK

Join the fun at Rhythm Explorers Camp! Dive into music through hands-on activities, games, and group play. From drumming and clapping to dancing and singing, campers build motor skills, creativity, and teamwork in a supportive environment. Get ready to move, groove, and celebrate the joy of music! Cost: $155

FUN IN THE SUN! | INES OLDENBURG

Fun in the Sun Camp is filled with exciting outdoor activities that encourage exploration, movement, and discovery. From splashing in water play to engaging with sensory activities, little ones will develop coordination, confidence, and a love for the outdoors. With a balance of play, social interaction, and skill-building, Fun in the Sun is the perfect place for children to grow, explore, and shine! Cost: $155

KINDERFOREST | DIANA MCCREERY

Discover, play, and explore in the great outdoors! Kids build independence through weather-ready adventures, tree climbing, and imaginative games. Long hikes, animal track hunts, and seasonal observations spark curiosity, while singing games, shared snacks, and journaling foster creativity, confidence, and a love for nature. Cost: $155

ARTFUL EXPLORERS | NOAH & ZÖE LIEN

Unleash creativity at Artful Explorers Camp! Young artists will dive into painting, sculpting, collage, and more through daily creative adventures. From whimsical clay creatures to nature-inspired art, campers explore textures, colors, and storytelling. The camp wraps up with a mini art showcase, celebrating a summer of imagination, self-expression, and hands-on fun! Cost: $155

PRIMARY DAY CAMPS

LITTLE ATHLETES SPORTS CAMP | INES OLDENBURG

Play, move, and grow! Young campers build confidence, coordination, and teamwork through sports, games, and movement. With a focus on fun and skillbuilding, kids develop motor skills, make new friends, and foster a lifelong love for staying active! Cost: $155

CAMP CLOSED THE WEEK OF JUNE 30TH

STORYBOOK ADVENTURES | ELLIE COOK

Embark on a magical journey at Storybook Adventures Camp! Young readers bring beloved tales to life through interactive storytelling, creative play, and themed activities. From acting out scenes to crafting story-inspired art, each day is a new adventure in imagination and reading. Let’s turn the page and explore the world of books together! Cost: $155

OUT OF THIS WORLD | ELLIE COOK

Blast off on an adventure! Young astronauts will explore the stars through spacethemed activities, games, and creative challenges. From designing rockets to learning about planets and galaxies, campers will fuel their curiosity with handson exploration. Get ready for liftoff—there’s a universe to discover!

Cost: $155

INTRODUCTION TO MONTESSORI | NOAH & ZÖE LIEN

This half-day camp from 8:30 - 12:00pm is an introduction to the world of Montessori for your young child. Campers will spend the morning with two OFMS Montessori trained teacher in the prepared environment learning practical life skills and navigating the world around them.

Cost: $80 ('25-'26 Accepted students new to Primary)

GYMNASTICS | MELISSA WITT

Flip, roll, and leap into gymnastics fun! Campers will build strength, balance, and confidence while learning skills on the vault, bars, beam, and floor. With exciting obstacle courses, high-energy warm-ups, and plenty of movement, kids will stay active and engaged. The week ends with a short routine, where campers can show off their new skills in a fun and supportive setting! Cost: $155

INTRODUCTION TO MONTESSORI | MELISSA KALKIRTZ

This half-day camp from 8:30 - 12:00pm is an introduction to the world of Montessori for your young child. Campers will spend the morning with an OFMS Montessori trained teacher in the prepared environment learning practical life skills and navigating the world around them.

Cost: $80 ('25-'26 Accepted students new to Primary)

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GALACTIC ADVENTURES | NOAH & ZÖE LIEN

Blast off into adventure at Galactic Adventures Space Camp! Young astronauts will explore the solar system, build and launch mini rockets, and suit up for imaginative space missions. With hands-on activities, cosmic arts and crafts, and fun astronaut training, each day is filled with discovery and excitement. Get ready for a stellar week of curiosity, teamwork, and reaching for the star! Cost: $155

ELEMENTARY DAY CAMPS

Camps are open to the public. Snack provided. Location varies for each camp. An email will be sent one week prior to camp with reminders about the camper‘s needs and updated location information. Camper enrollment: min 8/max varies.

CAMPERS NEED:

(please label all items)

• packed lunch

• sunscreen / hat

• bug spray

• water bottle

SUMMER FUN | PATSY CALDAZO

• *mud boots

• *swimsuit & towel

*Will be notified by camp leader if needed.

Make the most of summer with outdoor fun! Join us for a week of games, popsicles, and exploration, all in a supportive environment tailored to your child’s development. Campers will build confidence, leadership skills, and sportsmanship while making sensational summertime memories with friends!

Grades 1 - 3/Cost: $160

CLAY CREATIONS | LEIGHA VANDEZANDE

The perfect camp for young artists to unleash their creativity with clay! Campers will explore air-dry clay, polymer clay, Model Magic, and more, creating everything from coil plant pots to unique sculptures and art keychains. Each day is filled with hands-on fun and endless possibilities, allowing campers to mold, shape, and craft masterpieces to take home and cherish! Grades 1 - 6/Cost: $160

FARM CAMP | SANDRA DEACON

Step into farm life! Campers will care for animals, learn about anatomy, and take on daily chores like feeding and tending to the garden. With fresh challenges each week, they’ll solve health puzzles, harvest crops, and enjoy a Friday field trip to Chain O’Lakes for fishing, swimming, and hiking. No two weeks are ever the same in this hands-on adventure!

Grades 5 - 6/Cost: $155

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CREATIVE SUMMER | PATSY CADALZO

Welcome to Creative Summer - a camp brimming with exciting summer activities! Get ready to dive into a world of imagination and creativity as we explore the great outdoors, engage in interactive games, and have a blast together. Our program is designed to bring out the best of summer, offering a mix of indoor and outdoor adventures that capture the essence of the season.

Grades 1 - 3/Cost: $160

FARM CAMP | SANDRA DEACON

Step into the boots of a young farmer! Campers will dive into daily chores, from feeding and observing animals to solving health puzzles and tending to the garden. With new challenges each week, they’ll explore farm life, harvest crops, and enjoy a Friday field trip to Chain O’Lakes for fishing, swimming, and hiking. No two weeks are ever the same in this hands-on farm adventure!

Grades 2 - 4/Cost: $155

SUMMER SKATE | LEIGHA VANDEZANDE

Calling all skaters—beginners and advanced alike! Join us for a fun-filled week at Skatin’ Station in Auburn, where skaters will learn basic skills, practice drills, play skate games, and advance to tricks. Afternoons include lunch, craft projects, and water play on campus. The week wraps up with a pizza party at the roller rink to celebrate all the hard work! Skate rental is included, and we highly encourage protective gear, especially for beginners. It’s going to be a rollin’ great time! Grades 1 - 6/Cost: $170

TEAM SPORTS | AARON SAMRA

Bring your game and team spirit to Elementary Team Sports Camp! Each day, campers will try a new sport, including football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and more. Through skill-building drills, friendly competition, and teamwork, they’ll develop athletic skills, confidence, and sportsmanship. Campers will build coordination, cooperation, and a love for movement, setting the foundation for a healthy, active lifestyle! Grades 4 - 6/Cost: $155

THE ART OF TIME |LINDSEY BROWN

Explore the wonders of art and the concept of time! From creating sand timers and mosaic sundials to designing personal time capsules and pendulum paintings, campers will dive into hands-on projects that combine creativity with learning. Each day will be filled with fun activities, collaborative projects, and opportunities to explore their artistic talents. With plenty of time for imagination, exploration, and play, this camp promises to inspire your child's love for art and the world around them! Grades 1 - 6/Cost: $160

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WONDERS OF EARTH | AMBER COSS

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the universe and Earth! Campers will experience the story of our planet, from its fiery beginnings to the present day, through exciting hands-on experiments. Explore the world of dirt, rocks, volcanoes, and water, with a special field trip to Chain of Lakes on Friday to take the exploration even further! Grades 1 - 6/Cost: $160

FARM CAMP | SANDRA DEACON

Experience farm life! Campers will feed and observe animals, solve health puzzles, and tend to the farm garden through hands-on daily chores. Each week brings fresh challenges, from harvesting crops to battling pesky pests. The adventure continues with a Friday field trip to Chain O’Lakes for fishing, swimming, and hiking. No two weeks are ever the same in this exciting outdoor camp! Grades 5 - 6/Cost: $155

CAMP CLOSED THE WEEK OF JUNE 30TH

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP | GENA GROBAREK

Outdoor Adventure Camp is the perfect chance for elementary-aged explorers to learn essential outdoor skills while having a blast with friends! Campers will spend the week building fires and forts, cooking snacks over an open flame, crafting with natural materials, orienteering, and even creating water filtration systems. With hands-on activities and plenty of time in nature, this camp is a fun and exciting way to build confidence, teamwork, and real-world survival skills! Grades 1 - 6/Cost: $160

COOKING WITH CHAD | CHAD SEEWALD

Bread, pizza, cake…just a few of the tasty treats that we may be learning to make FROM SCRATCH in this class. Join a baker with over 10 years of experience baking and teaching as we explore this magical art and the science behind it! Grades 4 - 6/Cost: $170

COOKING CAMP | LOUANNE PILLERS

Cooking Camp is a delicious adventure where young chefs will learn the basics of food prep, explore kitchen tools, and discover exciting new flavors! Campers will visit the grocery store to pick out produce, weigh items, and navigate the aisles like pros, then harvest fresh herbs from the garden and eggs from the middle school farm. With hands-on cooking projects—and the possibility to try outdoor pioneer cooking—this camp is the perfect recipe for fun and learning! Grades 1 - 3/Cost: $170

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BASKETBALL HOOPZ | OFMS COACHING STAFF

Get ready to take your game to the next level with OFMS basketball coaches! Designed for players of all skill levels, this action-packed camp focuses on skill development, conditioning, agility, leadership, team play, and game strategy in a fun and competitive environment. Grades 3 - 8/Cost: $160

UKE CAN DO IT! | LISA CHRISTMAN

Learn to play the ukulele in just one week! This fun and beginner-friendly camp features jamming, singing, rhythm games, and “science of sound” activities to build essential ukulele skills. No experience needed - just bring your enthusiasm! Ukuleles are provided for during camp hours. Grades 4 - 6/Cost: $160

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS | CHAD SEEWALD

You may know D&D, but this experience will take the game to the next level! Campers will spend a part of each day playing student led games and part of the day exploring how the game relates to the real world, including map-making, math applications, model-making, and more! Come be part of this collaborative storytelling fantasy world! Grades 4 - 6/Cost: $160

SKATE CAMP | LEIGHA VANDEZANDE

Calling all skaters! Beginners and advanced alike! Mornings are spent at Skatin’ Station in Auburn, learning skating skills, playing games, and staying active. Afternoons include lunch, skate-themed crafts, and water play on campus. The week wraps up with a pizza party at the roller rink! Skate rental includedprotective gear is highly encouraged. Get ready for a rollin’ good time!

Grades 1 - 6/Cost: $170

SOCCER CAMP | SAMIR HAZBIC

Work with FC Midwest Academy technical soccer coach Samir Hazbic on and off the field. Soccer enthusiasts of all skill levels will improve their fundamentals through fast footwork and speed agility drills, teamwork, and scrimmages. We encourage players of all ages, campers will be divided based upon age/ability. Grades 2 - 6/Cost: $165

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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS | CHAD SEEWALD

Take your Dungeons & Dragons experience beyond the game! Each day, campers will dive into student-led campaigns while exploring real-world connections like map-making, problem-solving, and strategic planning. More than just rolling dice, this camp builds teamwork, creativity, and leadership. Campers will navigate group dynamics, make impactful decisions, and see how their choices shape both their game and the world around them. Join us for a week of epic storytelling, adventure, and collaboration—where imagination knows no bounds! Have no fear, this camp will look different than the July 14th week! Grades 4 - 6/Cost: $160

ALL ABOUT ANIMALS | INES OLDENBURG

Learn about the life cycle of animals, the biology of their bodies, why they have certain behaviors, and their purpose on Earth. Campers will learn about adaptations of animals, food chains and food webs. They integrate this knowledge with work and observations on our campus farm and an educational trip off campus to Black Pine Sanctuary. Grades 1 - 4/Cost: $165

FOLLOWING FAITH | LINDA HOFFMAN & ABBY ROUGHIA

Inspire young minds at our STEAM & Faith Summer Camp! Children will discover how everyone can make a difference by exploring biblical changemakers who asked big questions, embraced differences, and worked together to solve problems. Through worship, Bible study, STEAM activities, and games, campers will experience God’s transforming love while using their unique gifts to impact the world around them! Grades 1 - 6/Cost: $160

A JOURNEY AROUND THE WORLD | ELY DELGADO

Join us for an exciting summer adventure as we explore countries from around the world! Campers will discover new cultures through engaging activities like learning traditional dances, playing global games, creating unique art, and cooking delicious international dishes. Each day brings a new destination, where kids will engage in hands-on experiences that celebrate the diversity of our world. Get ready for a summer full of learning, creativity, and adventure—no passport required!! Grades 4 - 6/Cost: $170

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GARDEN ART CREATION | GENA GROBAREK

Join us in creating garden art for the Elementary Art Center flower gardens! Design, cut, and sand teak wood sculptures, craft colorful resin pieces, and learn to use woodshop tools in a safe environment. This hands-on project allows students to leave a lasting legacy in the EAC demonstration garden while also building birdhouses and feeders to enhance school gardens—and take one home! Grades 7 - 12/Cost: $155

FARM CAMP | SANDRA DEACON

Grades 6 - 8/Cost: $155

YOGA, NATURE & ART RETREAT | LINDSEY BROWN

This retreat blends yoga, mindfulness, and creative expression through activities like outdoor painting, hydro-dipped water bottles, and nature-inspired mixed media. Participants will enjoy hiking, reflective journaling, and a special trip to Chain of Lakes State Park for canoeing and an afternoon hike. Designed to foster relaxation, resilience, and self-expression, this experience helps teens reconnect with nature, creativity, and personal well-being.

Grades 6 - 12/Cost: $180

FARM CAMP | SANDRA DEACON

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CERAMICS | LEIGHA VANDEZANDE

Dive into creativity at Ceramics Camp! Explore hand-building and wheelthrowing as you transform clay into unique, functional pieces. Whether you’re a beginner or refining advanced techniques, open-ended projects encourage experimentation and skill growth. From shaping to glazing and firing, every step offers new possibilities—so get ready to mold, spin, and create! Keep expanding your skills in week two. Grades 6 - 12/Cost: $170

CERAMICS | LEIGHA VANDEZANDE

Unleash your creativity at Ceramics Camp! Learn hand-building and wheelthrowing as you turn clay into unique, functional pieces. Whether you’re a beginner or honing advanced techniques, open-ended projects encourage exploration and experimentation. From shaping to glazing and firing, every step brings new possibilities—so get ready to mold, spin, and create!

Grades 6 - 12/Cost: $170

SOCCER CAMP | SAMIR HAZBIC

Grades 6 - 8/Cost: $165