Programs
ABOUT RAINBOW CAMP
Rainbow Camp offers half-day and full day sessions for children ages 2 to 5-½. Placement and length of the program day vary depending on age, class size, and developmental needs. Class size ranges from 11 for the youngest group up to 23 for the oldest group.
Camp Groups
- RED: 2 and up
- GREEN & BLUE: 3-year-olds
- ORANGE: Older 3-year-olds
- VIOLET: 4-year-olds
- INDIGO: 4 to 6-year-olds
- YELLOW: 4 to 5 1/2-year-olds
- SILVER: 3 to 5-year-olds
RED: 2 and up
GREEN & BLUE: 3-year-olds
ORANGE: Older 3-year-olds
VIOLET: 4-year-olds
INDIGO: 4 to 6-year-olds
YELLOW: 4 to 5 1/2-year-olds
SILVER: 3 to 5-year-olds
This is a great way to help your child transition to an afternoon class for the fall or to supplement their day if you have morning activities scheduled. This is a group of mixed age children and includes 3 to 5-year old children enrolled in the Early Learning, Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten classes in the fall. If you select this class for your child and we do not reach a final enrollment of at least nine students, an alternative camp placement will be found for your child in a different camp class.
Summer Curriculum
Camp teachers apply the mission and developmentally appropriate practices of NCRC to a relaxed summer curriculum that nurtures the socialization, self-expression and growth of the whole child. Our program is theme-based. Themes are adapted to each age group, and are used across disciplines to enrich our curriculum. Individual units let campers explore the world around them and engage in special art and science projects. Children’s literature, music and outdoor play are also integrated into the thematic units to further reinforce and teach new concepts.
Activities
- Arts
- Motor Program & Library
- Outdoor Play
- Morning Assembly
- Music
- Teachers and Counselors
- In the Classroom
Arts
Motor Program & Library
Outdoor Play
Morning Assembly
Music
Teachers and Counselors
Rainbow Camp is led by teams of teachers including: NCRC faculty, other experienced teachers with credentials in early childhood education, as well as an energetic group of high school and college age counselors who lend their support in the classrooms and help create informal, dynamic interactions. NCRC’s School Counselor, Speech-Language Pathologist and Occupational Therapist specialists serve as consultants to the Rainbow Camp program director.
In the Classroom
Campers enjoy sunny, cozy rooms in NCRC’s spacious schoolhouse. Converted from an old Victorian home, it is the perfect setting for small children. Indoor play is structured to provide a balance of curriculum projects and free play supporting all areas of development. Sensory tables, easels, science and building projects, and dramatic play areas provide a wealth of opportunities for campers to explore.
ABOUT MI CASA CAMP
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July 22 - 26, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Children ages 3-½ to 5-½ may enroll in this half-day program that includes lunch brought from home. The curriculum will incorporate crafts, music, stories, games, and projects, all presented in an exploratory Spanish model. Mi Casa Camp, like our Mi Casa school year program, exposes campers to different Hispanic cultures through themes of learning and play-based activities. There are 15 spots available and will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
* Please note that classes the week of July 22-26, including Mi Casa Camp, have a minimum enrollment number of 9 campers; Parents will be notified if insufficient enrollment necessitates a class' cancellation.
ABOUT CREATIVE CAMP
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July 22 - 26, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Children ages 3-½ to 5-½ may enroll in this half-day program that includes lunch brought from home. This exciting program offers fun and creative experiences!
* Please note that classes the week of July 22-26, including all Creative Camp Classes, have a minimum enrollment number of 9 campers; Parents will be notified if insufficient enrollment necessitates a class' cancellation, and we will make every effort to find an alternate Creative Camp placement if desired.
EXTENDED DAY PROGRAMS
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Early Birds: 8:00-8:30 a.m.
Children enjoy games, stories, snacks and outdoor play. Campers enrolled in the half-day morning and full day classes may extend their time at camp by registering for this program.
Munch Bunch: NOW CLOSED!
A special lunch program from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for children enrolled in the half-day morning (BLUE, GREEN and ORANGE) sessions. Children bring lunch from home to enjoy in a group and participate in a range of activities that support language skills, socialization and independence. There are 14 spots available, which will be filled on a first-come-first-served basis.
