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ECE HOME PRE-ELEMENTARY OUR EDUCATORS INFANT & TODDLER PROGRAMS TODDLER PROGRAM ​ Toddlers are the busiest age group. They are just beginning to actively explore and interact with the world around them and are in constant motion. As such, the children need meaningful activities, engaged caregivers, and constant supervision. We provide a safe environment in which the children may explore and manipulate their surroundings without fear of failure or getting hurt. Caregivers provide a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum that is varied and engaging. ​ Transitioning from infant to toddler care also marks the transition from individual to group schedules. Our toddler classrooms feature group activities, set routines, and clear classroom boundaries. These are developed to best serve the children currently enrolled and remain flexible as new children join the classroom. A typical day in our toddler program follows an emergent curriculum and includes: ​ TODDLER PROGRAM ​structured and unstructured playtime inquiry-based, hands-on learning activities literacy-based activities hands-on science and math activities art music and movement school-provided morning and afternoon snacks school-provided lunch nap/rest time diapering/toilet training outdoor play walks and hikes barn animal visits ​ AGE GROUPS & CLASS MOVEMENT ​ We believe there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to child growth and development. As such, our early childhood classrooms enroll a range of ages. This allows us to move children based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to: birth date, social and emotional skills, gross motor and fine motor development, ease of transitions, and communication skills. Our infant and toddler programs center around developmentally appropriate practices and an emergent curriculum that foster and respect the natural curiosity of each child. ​ ​ AGE GROUPS & CLASS MOVEMENT INFANT PROGRAM Early experiences have a profound effect on a child’s later development. The first twelve months in particular are the most developmentally critical. Great gains are made in a child’s physical, emotional, social, cognitive, sensory, motor, and language development. ​ Our caregivers provide a safe, nurturing, stimulating, soothing, and loving environment for your infant. They provide guidance and set safe limits while respecting your baby’s curiosity. By allowing babies to safely explore, our caregivers help your child to develop the confidence needed to try new things and develop skills. ​ A typical day in our infant program includes time for holding and rocking, feeding, tummy time, motor skill development, verbal interactions, musical exposure, supervised floor play, outdoor walks, diapering, and napping. At this age, children are on individualized schedules for sleeping and feeding. INFANT PROGRAM OUR EDUCATORS... ​ provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment. encourage exploration. value personal interests. respect individual needs and development. meet the daily needs of all children enrolled. ​ Meet our educators >> OUR EDUCATORS Emergent Curriculum is all about following student interest and inquiry. Activities, projects, and the overall learning environment are planned based on the specific group of children. Learn more >> WHAT IS EMERGENT CURRICULUM?

summercamps@2ndnatureacademy.com 2024 SEASON NEWT MEMORIES NEWT YEAR REGISTRATION PORTAL NOW HIRING Week 1 En Plein Air Canvas Painting & Drawing $440.00 Ages: 11 - 14 Dates: June 24-28 Calling all young Monets and Cassatts! Are you an artist who is passionate about drawing and painting? Then this is the camp for you. Our day will be divided between life drawing and expressive painting. Projects will strengthen skills and challenge our creative hearts as we embark on a creative exploration of painting surfaces, sizes, materials, and subjects, with some time spent outdoors observing nature and learning how to draw landscapes, flora, and farm animals. Week 1 Culinary Chemistry Fun with Food $440.00 Ages: 8 - 12 Dates: June 24-28 Campers will engage in a variety of exciting experiments and activities inspired by the principles of real-world food science. We will be uncovering the science behind tasty treats. This camp will be a sweet and savory journey for all. (Please note that some foods may contain allergens and recipes cannot be altered to eliminate all potential food allergies.) Week 2 It's Elementary! Detective Mystery $265.00 Ages: 8 - 12 Dates: July 1-3* We’re in a spot of trouble… We seem to have lost Sir Isaac Newt, our camp mascot! Join us as we uncover clues and use scientific observation and deductive reasoning to determine how we can find him. We will learn how to run fingerprints, test artificial blood samples, perform ink chromatography, and more as we embark on a mission to recover our red-spotted, amphibious friend. Week 2 Art through the Ages Basic Art Principles & History $265.00 Ages: 7 - 10 Dates: July 1-3* You could say art has an illustrious history. This camp is all about finding inspiration from historical artists and their artwork over the centuries. As we travel through time, campers will discover what makes art... art! Through painting, drawing, and mixed media, and more, we will create vibrant compositions and learn basic art principles. Each day will see us make a new project designed to engage a new generation of young artists so we can learn and grow both our talent and self-confidence. Week 3 Paperpalooza Paper Crafting $440.00 Ages: 8 - 12 Dates: July 8-12 The creativity of paper crafting extends far beyond the edge of the page! In this camp, we will learn how paper is made and produce our own recycled paper. Then, using various paper materials, we will create automaton toys, basic quilling artwork, origami, architectural builds, and more in a confetti-like explosion of all things paper. Week 3 Puzzlecraft Minecraft Adventures $440.00 Ages: 6 - 14 (2 groups) Dates: July 8-12 Have you ever embarked on an adventure in Minecraft, fraught with puzzles and danger? Perhaps you've wanted to design your own adventure instead and pit other players against gauntlets of monsters through winding labyrinths. We will create our own own mysteries for our friends to explore, as well learn tips and tricks to make any normal room contain a monarch's hoard of secrets. Week 4 The Natural World of Fairies, Elves, & Garden Gnomes Nature Crafts $440.00 Ages: 6 - 10 Dates: July 15-19 Dear adventurer, do you dream of a place full of magic, wonder, and mystique? Join us as we venture into the Enchanted Newtonian Forest! We will embark on short walks through the SNA campus and Dunstable Rural Land Trust to the nearby pond to gather precious materials from nature. We will use our found treasures, clay, and other materials to build fairy dwellings, miniature gardens, and pixie friends, as you bring your magical world to life. Week 4 Around the Universe in 5 Days Minecraft Building & Architecture $440.00 Ages: 6 - 14 (2 groups) Dates: July 15-19 3... 2... 1... Blast off with us in a spacecraft of your mind and travel to different "lands" (or times). We're going to learn about and research different types of architecture or aspects of space before building our very own worlds in Minecraft. Although we will be guided with instruction, your project is your creation of imagination and exploration. At the end of the week, you will act as a guide as we all climb aboard the virtual tour bus. Week 5 The Natural World of Fairies, Elves, & Garden Gnomes Nature Crafts $440.00 Ages: 6 - 10 Dates: July 22-26 Dear adventurer, do you dream of a place full of magic, wonder, and mystique? Join us as we venture into the Enchanted Newtonian Forest! We will embark on short walks through the SNA campus and Dunstable Rural Land Trust to the nearby pond to gather precious materials from nature. We will use our found treasures, clay, and other materials to build fairy dwellings, miniature gardens, and pixie friends, as you bring your magical world to life. Week 5 Python Unleashed Fun with Coding for Beginners $440.00 Ages: 11 - 14 Dates: July 22-26 Python is a programming language specifically designed for ease of readability and is a great place for us start exploring the wider world of coding. If you're a veteran of coding languages, such as Scratch, you may quickly recognize some of Python’s constructs and layout, but the format is simple enough that even if you have little to no experience, you'll be all set to learn and grow. We'll be introducing this coding language through different projects, such as making a program to encrypt messages, or even building a text-based adventure game! Week 6 Outside the Box 3D Cardboard Crafting $450.00 Ages: 11 - 14 Dates: July 29 - August 2 In this camp, we take “thinking outside the box” quite literally! Take your imagination powers and multiply them as you build bold cosplay outfits and craft sculptures… all from cardboard! We will learn about engineering 3D designs, as well as learn the difference between function and form. Join us on a mission to prove you don't need fancy materials to make amazing creations!(Price includes $10 materials fee) Week 6 Atomic Odyssey Physics & Chemistry Collide $440.00 Ages: 8 - 12 Dates: July 29 - August 2 Unleash your inner Einstein during a week dedicated to elementary physics and chemistry. Through interactive labs, exciting demonstrations, and team challenges, campers will discover the joy of scientific exploration in a fun and supportive environment. Throughout the camp, we'll build simple machines, race balloon-rocket cars, make elephant toothpaste, launch rubber chickens, and more! Week 7 Mastermind-Craft Minecraft Art Heist $440.00 Ages: 6 - 14 (2 groups) Dates: August 5-9 You'll join this camp as a Minecrafter, but quickly morph into an art collector. We will research and learn about works of art from around the world and, after expanding your artistic knowledge, re-create and assemble your favorite pieces in your own Minecraft museum. The more experienced Minecraft creators among us will also learn how to use Redstone engineering to create traps and contraptions to be put to the test, as your fellow ‘Crafters are challenged to breach your state-of-the-art security system. Week 7 Bling Fling Jewelry Making & Duct Tape Crafts $450.00 Ages: 8 - 12 Dates: August 5-9 Get un-stuck this summer. Using duct tape, wire, and beads, campers will create crafts with like magic wallets, bookmarks, bracelets, and creations of their own. Whether you are interested in jewelry making or mobile construction, we will be harnessing the power of sparkle and sunlight as we create stunning wares. (Price includes $10 materials fee) Week 8 Challenge Slayer Minecraft Creative Defenses $440.00 Ages: 6 - 14 (2 groups) Dates: August 12-16 Calling all builders, gamers, and creative thinkers: We need your help as we face daily challenges and obstacles to overcome in the world of Minecraft! Perhaps a massive Blaze outbreak has been sighted, and it's up to you to build icy defenses to keep them at bay, or a monster apocalypse is descending upon you… Can you handle the heat and the hordes, or will your defenses melt and crumble? Week 8 Project Brainwave Intro to Fashion Design $440.00 Ages: 11 - 14 Dates: August 12-16 Join us this week and expect to have "sew" much fun learning various techniques as we stitch by hand and with sewing machines. You will have the opportunity to design patterns, select fabrics, and create an array of projects that suit your style and creativity based on your skill level. Week 9 Brainwave Comic-Zines Cartooning & Comic Magazines $440.00 Ages: 8 - 12 Dates: August 19-23 You're a storyteller at heart and we're going to bring your tale to life during this camp through concept, character, and plot development. Once your story is ready for print, we will cover introductory cartooning techniques and basic book binding, as you publish your very own comic-zine! Week 9 Off Book Literary, Visual, & Theater Arts $440.00 Ages: 6 - 9 Dates: August 19-23 Each morning, we will crack open a new book and explore its pages! Drawing inspiration from these literary journeys and your own favorite stories, we will create mixed-media arts and crafts projects. Our afternoons will be spent playing theater improv games and performing our very own skits in the woods. This imaginative journey will have you building skills in literacy and language, theater performance, and fine arts. ADDITIONAL INFO AGE REQUIREMENTS All campers must turn the minimum listed age by 9/30/24 to be eligible to attend a camp. STANDARD CAMP DAY 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $50 REGISTRATION FEE BEFORE CARE 7:30 - 8:30 am $36/week AFTER CARE 3:30 - 5:30 pm $74/week FAQ Registration Process Daily Packing List Refund/Reduction Policy Location & Contact Dress Code Drop-off & Pick-up Protocols

WHO IS THE IDEAL CANDIDATE? The Academy (K-12) 2nd Nature Academy welcomes creative learners who are inquisitive, explorative, and collaborative problem-solvers. We expect our students to strive for excellence and positively contribute to the school community, as well as their home communities, at large. A 2nd Nature student should be a well-rounded individual who is willing to take risks, learn from failures, and accept feedback. 2nd Nature Academy seeks students who: are engaged, innovative, resilient, collaborative , compassionate, and mindful. possess a strong work ethic . understand the importance of community and actively participate as positive members. demonstrate engagement, effort, and achievement . come highly recommended by educators and community leaders. are committed to living and learning through social justice, as well as embracing our diversity, equity, and inclusion values. Our current and newly admitted student body includes local residents of southern New Hampshire and the Merrimack Valley (NH/MA), as well as international students from Spain, India, China, and Qatar. ​ 2nd Nature Academy is a diverse learning community built on a foundation of mutual respect, however it is not a special education or therapeutic school. Our educational team strives to make all reasonable accommodations for students with learning differences. Students with IEPs or 504 plans are welcome to apply. These plans will be carefully evaluated and discussed during the application process to determine if appropriate accommodations can be made to meet individual needs. Our goal is to create a positive learning environment which benefits all students enrolled. If you would like to discuss your child’s individual learning needs, please contact our admissions office. ​ Disclaimer: SNA does not provide special education services including classroom aides, therapists, counseling, emotional support, or other specialist services. While we do our best to make all reasonable accommodations, we cannot modify the curriculum for students who are not able to meet curriculum expectations.