Summer Weeks are held each Summer for 7 weeks!

Ages infant through age 3 (not potty trained): Current BMS or future students who plan to enroll for the Academic School Year – Will enjoy 7 weeks of Summer fun in their current Montessori classrooms. Infant Summer Weeks not offered for parents who only need Summer for their infant. School year is required.

Ages 3 years (potty trained) through age 9 (3rd grade) – Our Summer Camps are for all children in the Gainesville, Bristow, Haymarket and NOVA area! To enroll your child, please call (703)468-1191!

Each year we post the new Summer Camps in March on our website. To enroll, please call BMS at (703)468-1191!

Bristow Montessori School

2024 Summer Weeks!

Open to all ages (infant through 3rd grade). 

Students ages 3 and up will participate in Summer Camp themes. 

Primary and Elementary Program (ages 3-9)

• Week 1: June 24 – June 28 – Ocean Explorers- Make waves this summer by diving right into this week-long camp, where our campers will explore the many wonders of the ocean! Campers will have the opportunity to discover and learn about ocean ecosystems, zones, animals, and ocean science.
• Week 2: July 1 – 5 – Creative Creations (No camp 4th of July)  –  Our campers will be fully immersed in an imaginative environment that will inspire and develop their creative passions. Campers are given the freedom to discover and nurture their interests in a range of artistic endeavors, from weaving to clay modeling. Everyone will love getting creative with their creations!
• Week 3: July 8 – 12 – Culinary Camp – In this five-day series, your young chef will explore new ingredients and flavors while having fun in the kitchen. As they chop veggies, knead doughs, cook pasta, and more, they’ll learn essential cooking techniques, basic food prep skills, how to repurpose food waste, and best practices for kitchen safety.
• Week 4: July 15 – 19 – (NEW!) Critter Camp – Get ready to “bug-out” this summer with this week long camp! Critter camp exposes children to the value and benefits bugs provide to humans and society. Campers will create mazes for bugs, perform experiments, create their own bug collector, make crafts and have the opportunity to be hands on with real bugs!
• Week 5: July 22 – 26 – (Bringing it back!) Music Maker Camp – Make the most out of your summer with Music Maker Camp! Campers will have the opportunity to learn fun songs, dance, make crafts, and enjoy hands-on instrument exploration. Each day campers will experience a variety of sounds and learn about the different instrument families!
• Week 6: July 29 – Aug 2 – (NEW!) Jurassic World Camp – Dinosaurs may be extinct, but they are very much alive in Camp Jurassic. Our time-traveling campers will learn about a variety of dinosaurs, rocks, minerals, and fossils. From exploding volcanoes to hatching their very own dinosaur eggs, campers will discover the many wonders of prehistoric times!
• Week 7: Aug 5 – 9 – Camp Olympics! –  Ready….Set….Go! Our campers/classrooms will create their own team flags, make their own medals, and even have an Opening Ceremony celebration. This camp really gets our students moving through an array of both physical and mental sports. Campers will enjoy a great mix of activities – some inspired by actual Olympic events and famous athletes, and others that are focused more on teamwork and cooperation. This camp is sure to be a great finale for our Summer Camp session!

Infant, Toddler, and Pre-Primary Program: Children will have 7 fun-filled Summer weeks using an age-appropriate Montessori curriculum, including fun summer themes!

Camp Hours

• • Camp Day  8:15 am – 4:00 pm 
    • Please have campers arrive 8:15 – 8:30 am, please pick your camper up 3:45 – 4:00 pm. 

•  Extended Day 7:30 am – 5:30 pm 

• Campers must be picked up by 5:30 pm if your child is enrolled in aftercare.

Discounts:  $22 for each child per week if applicable. *Only one applicable discount per child.

• Military, Teacher (0-12 grade), First Responder (Nurse, Fire, Police, EMT), or Sibling

Lunch Option: Parents may choose to provide a (nut-free) lunch from home or, select one of the options below. *(2) snacks per day are provided for students ages 12 months and up and are included in the tuition.

• Healthy Hot Lunch (ages 12 months and up, served with milk) $25 per week
• Pizza Fridays (served with fruit/veggie & milk) $5 per week

Or

• BOTH Hot Lunch and Pizza Friday $28 per week

Summer Camp Fees: A $40 one-time enrollment fee per child will be charged on the June 2024 summer weeks invoice

Water Fridays!  All Summer goers aged Toddler classroom through Elementary will enjoy Water Fridays! More information will be provided to you in the Summer Camp handbook so you can prepare!

Summer Tuition:

Camp Prices below are weekly. Parents have the option to pay via bank transfer or paper check.

If you choose to provide payment via CHECK or online BANK TRANSFER, Bristow Montessori School will cover the bank fees for you. 

If you choose to provide via CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD, please add a 3% Fee to the tuition seen below. An additional invoice will be sent for any credit or debit cards used for payment. 

Tuition Below is Weekly:

Summer Weeks Payment Schedule:

• Weeks 1-4 will be charged on or around June 17
• Weeks 5-7 will be charged on or around July 15 
• An invoice will be sent to your email on file via QuickBooks
• When providing online payment: Please use the “Bank Transfer” option or provide an old-fashioned hand-written check to avoid any additional fees. Please note that all Credit Card and Debit Cards will incur a 3% fee and will be added to an additional invoice. Please provide payment to secure your child’s place in our program once the invoice is sent.