International Summer Camp

International Summer Camp will introduce your child to the global community in which we live!  Each week children will explore a new “destination” and learn about the cultures, geography, traditions, languages, art, games, and music of each country. Under the guidance of Montessori teachers, our summer camp counselors will lead your child on an interactive journey for each child to explore, make new friends, and prepare their passports for a fun-filled summer adventure. Families enrolled for the 2022-2023 or 2023-2024 school years are welcome to sign up for summer camp!  

Field Trips are back! Campers 4 years and older can attend Field Trips, scheduled throughout the summer. The cost for these experiences is included in the 5-day camp registration fee. The final list of Field Trip locations will be shared closer to the start of camp.  

The Glen continues to take the health and safety of our campers and our faculty very seriously. You can find the most up-to-date information regarding our health policy here.

Every day at International Summer Camp is fun-filled with activities centered around the week’s “destination.” Program components focus on the culture, geography (animals, biomes), traditions, languages, art, games, and music of each country.  

Additionally, we offer daily yoga sessions, active games, and outdoor fun that includes optional water activities. There are also periods of free choice for reading, games, arts & crafts, or quiet time.

Naptime is incorporated for Regular Day Investigators (age 3)  and Adventurers (age 4).  Following lunch, Trailblazers (age 5) have a rest period and Pathfinders (age 6-12) have a quiet reading and/or relaxation time.

The Glen International Summer Camp 2023 is open to families enrolled for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school year.

Sign-up: To enroll your child for Summer Camp 2023, please complete this Registration Form. Your registration will be added to FACTS for payment within one week of completing this form. Your child’s registration is not confirmed until payment is received. 

Please Register Early!  The Glen’s International Summer Camp is very popular and has limited capacity.  Weekly sessions usually sell out before the registration deadlines. If a camp session has closed due to maximum enrollment, we encourage you to contact ltrapizona@glenmontessori.org to be added to the appropriate waitlist.

Child Care Works Subsidy: The Glen works with Childcare Works and the Early Learning Resource Center to accept subsidies as partial payment for Summer Camp.  Family approval letters must accompany registration. Please mail a copy of your letter to the school when completing your online registration. Please call 412-318-4885, ext.0 for more information. 

Changes/Cancellation/Refund Policy:

All cancellations or changes in enrollment must be made via an updated Registration Form before the Registration Date listed above. Cancellations after this date will not receive a refund.

Additionally, refunds are not offered for missed or partially attended weeks. When you enroll, you reserve the time, space, staffing, and provisions for your child whether or not they attend. 

Pick-up Late Fees: If you pick-up your child late, you will be charged a late fee of $1 per minute for as long as your child remains in our care. Late payment fees are entered into your FACTS account within five business days of payment. Three late pick-ups may result in a change in your child’s program. Pick-up times are scheduled as follows: 

–Morning Session:  12:00 pm
–Regular Day Session: 4:00 pm

Please indicate your date/schedule preferences when you complete the registration form; payment is handled through FACTS, The Glen Montessori School’s billing software.

Does my child have to be a Glen Student in order to participate?

Yes. International Summer Camp is open to all families enrolled for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 School Year.  Enrolled students and their siblings of appropriate ages are welcome to sign up.

How are the groups separated in International Summer Camp?

The children are separated by age for International Summer Camp. Whatever your child’s age is on June 1, 2023, will define the group they are placed into – Investigators (3-year-olds, must be potty-trained – see more information below), Adventurers (4-year-olds), Trailblazers (5-year-olds), and Pathfinders (6 to 12-year-olds).

Why does my child have to be toilet trained and what does it mean? 

In order for your child to enjoy and benefit from The Glen’s International Summer Camp, they must be toilet trained. To be considered toilet trained, your child must be able to complete all steps of toileting independently, including telling an adult when they need to use the bathroom, pushing pants down, getting on the toilet, eliminating, cleaning themselves, redressing, and washing their hands. Children must be in underwear full-time, including during nap time, without accidents.  

What safety precautions is The Glen taking because of the COVID-19 virus?

The Glen created a COVID-19 Task Force, composed of medical, legal, and risk assessment experts, to advise the Administration and Board of Directors on the creation of COVID-19 health and safety procedures. We are doing our best to create an environment that dramatically reduces the chances of spreading infection for our students and faculty and is based on the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Pennsylvania Departments of Health, Education and Human Services as well as Allegheny County. The latest guidelines can be found here.