Oakhaven Montessori School
a Nevada City and Grass Valley Preschool

We are a small, peaceful, kid's camp and farm school dedicated to offering a nurturing learning experience for children aged 2.5 - 12 years of age. For the 2.5 to 6 year olds we offer Montessori preschool, kindergarten and afternoon sessions. Our summer camp is for 2.5 - 9 year olds, and includes a camp leader program for 6 - 9 year olds. Our Kid's camp program runs year round* and offers extended care. In addition we have afternoon care and special classes for children from 6 to 12 years.

We limit our numbers to 12 - 14 children per day with two teachers. Oakhaven is located in an artistic, cozy home, with several acres of animals, gardens, structures and healthy, fun activities. We are a parent participation school. Our parents are involved in presenting cultural studies, fund raising and our day to day operations. There is a possibility to work for part tuition, ask us for the details.

We offer three programs:

School Year from August 11, 2008 through June 12, 2009

Kid's Camp from June 30, 2008 through June 12, 2009

Summer Camp from June 30, 2008 - August 8, 2008.

Details can be found at Programs and Tuition.

*Oakhaven is closed for the following breaks: 1 week in fall, 2 weeks in winter, 1 week in spring and 3 weeks during summer. In addition we are closed for legal holidays, out of town field trips, conferences and 3 floating days.

Now accepting enrollment for the 2008-2009 school year.

Call to schedule a visit. 271-1258

Download Enrollment Forms:

School 8/11/08-6/12/09.

Kid's Camp 6/30/08- 6/12/09

Summer Camp 6/30/08 - 8/8/08

Weekly Summer Camp

June 30 - August 8, 2008

Monday through Friday

Learn All About: Bugs, Farm Life,
Ocean Life, Reptiles & Dinosaurs,
Gardening & Animal Care,
Arts, Crafts & Cooking

Giant Sand Box, Play house, Climbing Structure, lots of grass & shade trees

Fun on the Stage : Impromptu dance & talent shows

Fantastic Indoor Environment & Activities

Be a Kid all Summer Long!

Popsicles, swim parties and fun!

Camp Leader Program for 6 - 9 year olds

Camp Leaders will help prepare activities and work with the younger children, giving lessons and providing guidance. Not to mention having loads of fun themselves, including a camp over on Tuesday 8/5/08!

Summer Daily Schedule: July & August

8:00 garden & animal care, set up for the day

9:00 Outside Fun: Art, Water Table, Sand, Climb, Play

10:00 Snack & Inside Activities

11:00 Grateful's, News Period, Solutions & Silence Game

11:30 Lunch

12:00 Outside

1:00 Quiet Time: rest, books, quiet activities

1:30 Enjoy the school house & garden room

2:30 - 5:00 Pool, snacks

5:30 All done

Families welcome to swim 2:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday.

Weekly Summer Camp Fees: For those attending only summer camp.

Half days 8:00 - 12:30 or 12:30 - 5:30

Full days 9:00 - 2:30

Extended Day 8:00 - 5:30

2 half days $75 . . . . . 2 full days $95 . . . . . 2 extended days $110 per week*

3 half days $95 . . . . . 3 full days $110. . . . . 3 extended days $125 per week*

5 half days $125 . . . . .5 full days $150. . . . . 5 extended days $200 per week*

*Ask us about our special rates for extra weeks and for coming the full summer session. For Example:

5 extended Days $350 for 2 weeks . . . . .$450 for 3 weeks. . . . . $595 for 4 weeks

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