Summer 2025 – June 23 to August 1
We love summer! It’s a great time to connect with NewGate programs for students of all ages. Check out what’s on the schedule for this summer!
Our summer programs are weekly camps. There are themes for each week.
Registration is open. Camps fill quickly! After submitting the registration, you will receive a link to submit payment to confirm your place in the camp.
All camps take place on our Sarasota Campus at 5237 Ashton Road.
Questions? Please email [email protected].
Give your child the gift of a truly enriching summer experience with our Montessori Summer Camps! Led by Montessori teachers, our camps offer small class sizes to ensure personalized attention and a nurturing environment. These unique camps focus on hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration. It’s a summer filled with exciting activities that promote curiosity and discovery! Enroll today and make this summer one of growth and joy for your child!
Schedule
Half Day : 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Full Day : 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
NEW DISCOUNT Pricing!
Ages 14 months through age 6:
Half Day: $280 Full Day: $400
Ages 6 to 14:
Half Day: $230 Full Day: $380
NewGate Families get a 10% discount!
(This includes siblings of NewGate students.)
Weeks
Week 1: June 23 – 27
Week 2: June 30 – July 2
Week 3: July 7 – 11
Week 4: July 14 – 18
Week 5: July 21 – 25
Week 6: July 28 – August 1
14 Months to 3 Years
Half and full day options for weekly care in our themed camps.
Ages 3-6
Great themes all summer long! Songs, animals, sports, gardening, creative expression, young engineers, geography, and more!
Ages 6 to 12
We have options for fun (and some learning) through the summer camp weeks! French, Hebrew, German, Strength Training!
Grades 7-12
SAT Prep, Strength Training, Arts
Camp Descriptions
Ages 14 Months to 3 Years
Montessori summer camp for toddlers offers a nurturing, hands-on environment where children explore the world around them through purposeful play and guided discovery. With a focus on independence, self-regulation, and sensory activities, little ones engage in age-appropriate tasks that foster their natural curiosity and love for learning.
Ages 3 to 6 Years
Music Around the World Camp for children ages 3-6 takes little ones on a global adventure through the universal language of music. Through songs, rhythm activities, and musical games, children will explore diverse cultures and their unique sounds, instruments, and traditions.
Creative Expression Camp invites little artists to explore their imaginations and express themselves through many artistic mediums. With a focus on hands-on activities, children will develop their fine motor skills, creativity, and self-expression while discovering new ways to communicate visually.
Sports and Wellness Camp is a full-day adventure where kids explore the joy of physical activity in the morning and discover healthy recipes in the afternoon. This camp promotes a well-rounded, active lifestyle, boosting confidence, social skills, and a positive attitude toward both physical fitness and healthy living.
Gardening Camp offers a hands-on, nature-filled experience where little ones explore the wonders of the natural world through planting, growing, and caring for plants.
Plants and Critters Camp offers an exciting opportunity for young explorers to discover the world of plants and animals through hands-on, interactive learning. Children will engage in activities like planting seeds, observing insects, and learning about the life cycles of both plants and critters.
Camp Passport takes campers on a global adventure as they explore the world’s diverse continents, countries, and their unique flags. Through interactive activities like arts and crafts, games, and storytelling, children will learn about different cultures, landmarks, and the significance of flags, all while developing their geographical knowledge and cultural awareness.
Young Engineers Camp offers an exciting introduction to the world of engineering using the Kodo Kids series of hands-on learning materials. Through creative building projects and problem-solving activities, children will explore basic engineering concepts like balance, structure, and design while developing critical thinking, fine motor skills, and teamwork.
Edible Garden Camp combines gardening and cooking to create a fun, hands-on learning experience. Children will plant their very own pizza garden, growing ingredients like tomatoes, basil, and peppers, while also exploring simple, garden-inspired recipes they can help create and enjoy.
Mini Master Bakers: Whisk, Mix, Create! Camp invites little bakers to explore the world of baking through hands-on activities and fun, creative recipes. Children will learn basic baking skills, mix ingredients, and shape delicious treats while discovering the science behind baking and developing fine motor skills.
Ages 5 to 8 Years
Story Seekers: Reading Adventures Ahead! is designed for young learners who are just beginning their reading journey, providing a fun and supportive environment to build early literacy skills. Through interactive storytelling, phonics games, and hands-on activities, children will develop confidence in recognizing letters, sounds, and basic words. This camp encourages a love for reading, helping children build a solid foundation that will set them up for future success in the classroom and beyond.
Ages 6-12 Years
Le Petit Voyage: French Adventure Camp offers a fun and interactive environment where young learners can develop language skills through engaging activities like games, songs, and crafts. With a focus on building vocabulary, pronunciation, and basic conversation, children will be encouraged to speak French in a playful, low-pressure setting.
Action Based Learning Camp combines movement and education to help children improve their academic performance and behavior through brain-based activities. Focused on the 12 key foundations of learning readiness, campers engage in hands-on activities designed to enhance motor skills, balance, coordination, and cognitive development while promoting overall health and wellness.
Deutsch Entdecker: A Language Adventure! Camp provides a rich, hands-on environment where kids learn German through meaningful, interactive experiences. Using Montessori principles, children engage in language-building activities such as storytelling, games, and cultural exploration to develop speaking, listening, and comprehension skills. This immersive approach encourages curiosity and fosters a love for the language, helping campers gain confidence in their ability to communicate in German while embracing new cultural perspectives.
Montessori Hebrew Language Immersion Camp offers a dynamic, interactive setting where kids can explore Hebrew through engaging, real-world activities. This immersive environment allows campers to develop a deep connection to Hebrew, building both language proficiency and cultural appreciation in a fun and supportive atmosphere.
Songwriters’ Studio: Tune, Write, Create! Camp provides a stimulating, encouraging environment designed to nurture creativity and self-expression through the art of songwriting. Students will engage with music in critical listening, learn to create their own lyrics, and explore the principles of music theory and harmony.
Rock Band Camp empowers children to live out their rock-star dreams. Students will choose from piano, percussion and drums, vocals, or guitar, working toward technical proficiency and building performance skills as they explore music they know and love. Collaborating in bands to create a cohesive performance, campers have the opportunity to grow not only musical skills, but critical team building and group work skills.
Sparkle & Shine: Jewelry Creations Camp offers a fun and creative opportunity to design and craft unique, handmade jewelry pieces. Campers will learn various techniques, such as stringing, beading, and wirework, while exploring their own personal style and imagination. This hands-on camp helps build fine motor skills, boosts creativity, and encourages self-expression, as children create beautiful jewelry to wear and share with others.
Roman Gods and Goddesses Camp takes campers on an exciting journey through ancient mythology, exploring the fascinating stories and history of Roman deities. Through interactive activities like storytelling, crafts, and role-playing, children will learn about the powerful gods and goddesses who shaped Roman culture and beliefs. This camp sparks creativity and imagination, allowing children to connect with ancient legends while developing an appreciation for history and mythology.
Art Exploration Camp invites young artists to dive into a world of creativity through various artistic mediums. With a focus on self-expression and skill-building, campers will explore different techniques and styles, while learning about famous artists and art history. This camp encourages individuality, boosts confidence, and allows children to experiment with new ideas, fostering a lifelong love for art.
Science Safari: Explore, Experiment, Discover! Camp offers an exciting, hands-on journey into the world of science through interactive experiments, activities, and discoveries. From chemistry and physics to biology and environmental science, campers will engage in fun, age-appropriate projects that ignite curiosity and encourage problem-solving skills.
Ages 12-14 Years
Action Based Learning Camp is designed to boost both brain function and academic performance through movement and interactive activities. By focusing on critical developmental foundations like coordination, balance, and problem-solving, campers will engage in brain-boosting exercises that prepare their minds for better learning, focus, and behavior. This camp provides an exciting opportunity for pre-teens to enhance their cognitive abilities, improve self-management, and build the physical skills needed for long-term academic and personal success.
Art Exploration Camp for teens ages 12-14 invites young artists to dive into a world of creativity through various artistic mediums. With a focus on self-expression and skill-building, campers will explore different techniques and styles, while learning about famous artists and art history. This camp encourages individuality, boosts confidence, and allows children to experiment with new ideas, fostering a lifelong love for art.