Summer Camp
Summer Camp at Asheville Montessori School is a wonderful opportunity to introduce new students to the Montessori method and keep current students engaged, while being immersed in a fun, educational opportunity.
Below is our line-up of 2026 summer camps, and below that is more information on how Summer Camp at AMS works, as well as the enrollment process.
Week 1: June 15 – 19, 2026
STEAM Camp
Tonya & Ariana
S.T.E.A.M. Camp offers a week of exploration into the worlds of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Campers will develop their critical thinking and problem solving skills through hands-on activities such as sensory play, building, art, and simple experiments.
Nature Navigators
Esta & Hanna
Our camping-themed week invites children to explore the fundamentals of camping with a focus on WNC. Campers try their hand at setting up a small tent, determine what is necessary to pack, identify native plants and animals, learn about basic fire safety and more! As the week unfolds, they’ll create a miniature campsite art project that reflects each new skill and topic, giving them a keepsake of their adventure.
Snack Camp
Emma C. & Chase
For all of our food-loving friends, come learn how to make your own snacks, such as trailmix, sandwiches, granola, parfaits, butter, and more! The children will make their own “Cook Book” with recipes that they will record, as well as learn about measuring, portioning, and nutrition! Our tummies are grumbling and mouths are watering already!
Week 2: June 22 – 26, 2026
Stuffie Camp
Tonya & Emma D.
Summer camp isn’t just for kids!!! Bring your favorite Stuffie for a week full of summer camp adventures. Stuffies will join in on fun camp activities, campers will craft accessories for their fuzzy friends, and fun will be had by all!
Fiber Arts Camp
Ariana & Emma C.
Explore yarn, fabric, and texture through simple, hands-on projects and playful activities. Campers will explore techniques like sewing and weaving while experimenting with bright materials and plenty of imagination. A relaxed, engaging way for young kids to make art they can touch, hold, and be proud of.
Pottery Camp
Chase & Esta
Pottery Camp invites young creators to explore the magic of clay through hands-on, sensory projects designed just for small hands. Each day, children will discover new ways to roll, press, pinch, and mold as they create bowls, animals, tiles, and more!
Week 3: July 6 – 10, 2026
Growing Kindness Camp
Tonya & Emma D.
“Kindness is free, sprinkle that stuff everywhere.” In this week of camp, kids will explore how to grow and spread kindness. Starting with giving kindness to ourselves and growing outwards to family/school/the greater community – campers will explore how to share this kindness through mindfulness, art, music, service projects, and more.
Building Camp
Ariana & Emma C.
Calling all future architects! Join Ms. Emma C. and Ms. Ariana for a week of collaborative fun, where the children will practice teamwork, spatial awareness, problem solving, balancing, and planning skills. Students will use puzzles, Legos, blocks, boxes, and a plethora of other materials to stretch their creativity and build something magical together!
Weaving, Fabric, and Fun Camp
Chase & Esta
Weaving, Fabric, and Fun Camp! This camp introduces children to the joyful world of fibers through age-appropriate weaving experiences. Each day brings a new kind of material to explore: paper, yarn, ribbon, nature, fabric strips, and even a giant group-weaving outdoors!
Week 4: July 13 – 17, 2026
Merry Music Makers Camp
Tonya & Sarah D.
Join in on an exciting musical journey! Campers will make and play their own musical instruments, sing and write songs together, and learn to move to the rhythm and form of music.
Space Camp
Ariana & Emma C.
Join us this summer to explore a universe of playful projects, creative adventures, and hands-on activities inspired by the wonders above. From make-believe missions to simple, joyful creations, each day will bring discoveries that spark curiosity and big smiles. A perfect adventure for little dreamers!
Printmaking Camp
Chase & Esta
Our Printmaking Camp motivates campers to explore colors, textures, and shapes through hands-on, process based art. Each day, children will try a new printmaking method: nature prints, bubble-wrap stamping, relief-printing, and fruit and veggie designs. Campers build confidence as they experiment with tools, discover patterns, and make artwork that feels magical!
Week 5: July 20 – 24, 2026
Feathered Friends Camp
Tonya & Ariana
Come build your bird love with Ms. Ariana and Ms. Tonya. Campers will fly through the week learning about local birds & their habitats, migration and eating habits – all through engaging bird crafts, nest building, dramatic play, songs, and hands-on experiments. Watch your child’s curiosity take flight as they learn about the birds in their own backyard. Campers will practice spotting common birds, learn to recognize a few easy bird calls, explore feathers and nests, and create bird-inspired crafts. Gentle walks and outdoor observation time help them notice colors, movement, and sounds in real birds nearby. A fun, welcoming way for young kids to connect with nature and get excited about the birds they see every day.
Blossom Bash
Chase & Emma D.
A camp where kids discover the magic of flowers through crafting—making garlands, crowns, sun catchers, petal poppers, and more. This week, young makers will use flowers to create art, decorations, and participate in fun projects! Come join us for a beautiful week filled with color, creativity, and lots of flowers.
Camp Basics
- All camps run Mon–Fri, 8:45 am–3:00 pm
- Morning drop-off car line runs 8:45–9:00 am
- Afternoon pickup car line runs 2:45–3:00 pm
- For children ages 3 to 6 (We are only licensed for this age group and cannot accept any child who has not yet turned 3).
- We are unable to accommodate children who are not FULLY potty trained.
- Each camper must be able to meet our Entry Level Skills
- Summer camp reservations are on a first-come/first-serve basis, are only open to children enrolled in AMS.
- Tuition is $325 per week of camp/per child.
- When you submit your Camp Reservation Form, please allow 3-4 days to receive a confirmation email of the camps your child was placed in. Shortly after receiving your confirmation email, you will receive an invoice via Brightwheel for the $75 deposit. The deposit will be due within 48 hours to hold your child’s spot in the camp. This is a non-refundable deposit but will be applied to the cost of each camp.
- Camp tuition minus the $75 deposit will be billed via Brightwheel the month before your child’s camp, i.e. if you’re signed up for a June camp, then the invoice will be sent in May. If you’re signed up for a July camp, the invoice will be sent in June.
- Summer camp is only open to children who are enrolled in the current, or next school year.
- Parents will need to provide a nutritious snack and a lunch for their child each day.
- There will be a short rest time after lunch each day, children are invited to bring a snuggle friend or stuffed animal to have with them on their cot during this time.
- There will be a weekly camp “Parent Gathering” each Friday at 2:30 for our campers to share all their fun and show you what they have been working on all week!
What to bring on the FIRST DAY
Bring these items on the first day of each camp (Monday of each week your child is signed up) to leave at camp for the week.
- Full change of clothes: Please pack a shirt, shorts, underwear & socks in a Ziploc bag and label it clearly with your child’s name.
- Sunscreen and Insect Repellent: Please label sunscreen with your child’s name. You must complete a Topical Ointment Permission Slip for the sunscreen and/or insect repellent you are bringing.
Hand both directly to a teacher in the drop-off car line. We must keep all sunscreen/repellent locked up and out of reach of children, and we might not see it if it is tucked inside a backpack. Thanks for your help on this matter.
What to bring EVERY DAY
- Water bottle: Please label it clearly with your child’s name.
- Nutritious snack AND lunch: We will provide organic cow’s milk at lunchtime. If you prefer a different lunchtime beverage, please pack it with their lunch.
- IMPORTANT! WE ARE AN ALLERGEN-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT! Please do not bring foods containing tree nuts of any kind! We have children in attendance who are severely allergic to these foods. Thank you for understanding.
- First Application of Daily Sunscreen: Please put the first application on your child before drop-off each day — we will be happy to reapply.
Once Summer Camp Registration OPENS at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 12, 2026:
1. We will share the 2026 Summer Camp Reservation Form via Brightwheel
- You must complete all required fields.
- Our summer camp spaces are limited! Please note: For the best chances of getting into a camp in any specific week, please choose your preferred camp first and indicate an alternate choice and/or if you would like to be added to the wait list for your preferred camp.
- If filling out a reservation forms for siblings, you will need to submit a separate form for each child. We will process these together based on the submission time of the first form (as long as they are submitted in short succession).
2. Submit your completed Reservation Form
- Once a form is submitted, we will add the child to the specified camp in the order they are received.
3. You will be contacted via email within 2 – 3 days of submitting your form.
- We will contact each person who submitted a form to let you know the outcome.
Please contact the office if there are any changes after you have submitted your Reservation Form.