Who We Are
What does my child need to bring to
the half day camp?
Giving Tree School is a nonprofit educational
organization, which has been providing programs for
young children since 1976. It is a preschool for children
ages 2.9 through 5 years. Children and teachers
participate together in a developmental curriculum
designed to foster social emotional, cognitive, and
physical growth, as well as respect for individual
expression and experience. Giving Tree is accredited by
both the National Association for the Education of
Young Children and by the High Scope Educational
Research Foundation, ensuring that the school meets
the highest standards for early childhood educational
programs. Summer Camps are led by certified Lead
Teachers with over 60 years’ experience, accredited by
the Dept. of Early Education and Care of Massachusetts.
Giving Tree
School
Nature and Nurture
Preschool Camp
Labeled Water Bottle
Individual nut free snack, daily
Water shoes and towel
Change of clothing
Sun hat
Bathing suit
What does my child need to bring
when staying the full day?
All of the above items, PLUS:
Extra snack for the afternoon
Ample, nut free lunch
Rest mat
Giving Tree School
3 Wood Ave Gill MA 01354
Phone: 413.863.9218
[email protected]
www.givingtreeschool.org
Week-long Camps for
Children Ages 3 to 5
Full day: 8:30 am - 4 pm
Half day morning or afternoon
8:30-11:30am OR 1-4pm
Summer Enrollment
Child’s full name_____________________
Nick name__________________________
Date of Birth________________________
Parent/Guardian[s]___________________
___________________________________
Street______________________________
Town ________________ zip___________
Phone_____________________________
Email______________________________
Previous school experience ____________
___________________________________
___________________________________
What would you, as the parent, like for us
to know about your child ______________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
___________________________________
Will your child be attending Nature and
Nurture Camp with a friend? If so, who?
___________________________________
___________________________________
Is your child toilet trained? [does not
impact enrollment]___________________
Allergies: __________________________
Fears:______________________________
Best number to reach you at in case of an
emergency: ________________________
2nd person to call:
___________________________________
Program Costs:
All payments MUST be paid in full to secure
enrollment.
Absences and emergency
cancellations are NON refundable. Payment is
refundable if the week is cancelled.
Parent Signature: ___________________
Please circle what week[s] your child will
attend:
Week 1 morning /afternoon/all day
Week 2
morning /afternoon/all day
Week 3
morning /afternoon/all day
Week 4
morning /afternoon/all day
Week 5
morning /afternoon/all day
Half day, week long : $90 per week
Full day, week long: $225
# Of half day weeks: ________ x $90. = _________
# Of full day weeks: ________ x$225. =_________
Total due: ________________________________
Check # __________ Date: __________________
Please send form and payment to
Giving Tree School, 3 Wood Ave, Gill, MA 01354
Explorations
7/6-7/10
Week 1: Wonders of Water
7/13-7/17
Week 2: Terrific Trees
7/20-7/24
Week 3; Light, Wind & Sound- Oh My!
7/27-7/31
Week 4: Notions of Motions
8/3-8/7
Week 5: Nature’s Super Heroes
Daily Schedule
8:30 Greetings
9 to 9:30 Snack
9:30 to 10:15 Small Group Explorations
10:15 to 11:20 Choice time
11:20 Goodbye Song
11:30 Departures
11:30 to 1pm Lunch & Rest
for full day kids
1:00pm Greetings
1:30-2:15 Small Group Explorations
2:15 to 2:45 Snack
2:45 to 3:50 Choice time
3:50 Goodbye Song
4: 00 Departures