How to Apply – Summer

Summer Calendar 2025


Beginning March 17 – Rolling Summer Admissions
June 23, 2025 – Summer Program Begins
July 4, 2025 – No Summer Program, Fourth of July Holiday
August 5, 2025 – Last day of Summer Program

Summer Sessions for 3- to 5-year-olds


Choose from summer mornings or afternoons June 23 through August 5.

Morning Sessions
8:45–11:30 a.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: $610 (FULL)
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: $850 (FULL)
Monday through Friday: $1,460 (FULL)

Afternoon Sessions
12:45–3:30 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: $610 (Available)
Monday and Wednesday: $610 (Available)
Monday through Thursday: $1,220 (Available)

Ready for Kindergarten


Designed for children entering kindergarten, this camp offers older preschoolers a more focused exploration of nature topics, learning through play, and building social relationships. Outside together, campers will journey and play through the far-reaching corners of Dodge Nature Center. Inside, they will work on art activities, enjoy cooking projects, and read together from favorite chapter books.

Morning Session  
8:45–11:30 a.m.
Monday through Friday: $1,460 (Limited availability)

Tuition Policy


Payment for the summer program is due within five days of placement notification. There will be no reduction in tuition for days missed or days that school is closed. All requests for cancellations will be assessed a $75 processing fee. Refunds will not be issued for cancellation requests made after May 1.

Frequently Asked Questions:


  • All scholarship funds for Summer 2025 have been claimed. We do not have any more scholarship available at this time.
  • Clicking the Apply Now Link below will take you to a new website (ProCare).
  • We are currently out of summer scholarship funds. You can still apply, and if that changes, we can offer your family scholarship.
  • Once you complete the application, you should receive a confirmation email that we have received your information.  
  • If you are a returning family who needs to enroll a new/younger sibling, please call 651-455-4555 during business hours. We will need to add the new child to your account before you can complete the application.
  • Current openings are limited to afternoon classes. Ready for Kindergarten has limited availability. All other morning classes are full and on a waitlist. 
  • If you run into any complications, email us. Our office hours are 8am-4pm M-F.
  • After submitting your application, it may take 3-5 business days after applying to receive a placement offer.

Summer Application is Now Available

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