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Our mission is to help develop confident, resilient, and passionate children through outdoor-oriented programming. Our daycare and children’s camp programs offer a welcoming and inclusive environment where kids can explore their natural surroundings, gain early exposure to multiple languages, and learn from one another in a mixed-age environment. At Jardin Infantil Academy, every child is welcome.
Our Programs
All our programs are outdoor-oriented and conducted in English, with introductory elements of other languages. Our daycare welcomes children from 9 months and up. Our camp programs welcome kids starting at age 3 (half-day) or age 4 and up for full days. We have access to indoor spaces at local churches, but Jardin Infantil Academy does not have any religious affiliation.
On very cold days, we have plenty of indoors games and activities including making and enjoying some delicious pancakes and a belly warming hot drink!
Childcare
Our daycare curriculum incorporates principles from Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Waldorf thinking, to emphasize independence, educating the whole child, outdoor play, and child-led learning in a mixed-age classroom.
Camp Programs
Our summer and year-round camps offer fun-filled days with activities that range from arts and nature to theatre, multi-sports and cooking. Children can join on summer, and other school breaks including PA Days, March Break, and Winter Break.
Upcoming Camp Days
Year Round & Summer Camps 2023
November P.A. Day (Friday, November 17th)
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
End time: 4:30 p.m.
For this camp we’ll have a very special baking class from 1 – 3 pm, where we’ll make “Very berry dutch baby cakes” at an additional cost of $15 to cover ingredients and equipment. After enjoying their delicious creations, we’ll head back outside to join the outdoor group for more games!
December P.A. Day (Friday, December 8th)
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
End time: 4:30 p.m.
Year Round & Summer Camps 2024
January Winter Break (January 1st - January 5th)
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
End time: 4:30 p.m.
January P.A. Day (Friday, January 19th)
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
End time: 4:30 p.m.
February P.A. Day (Friday, February 16th)
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
End time: 4:30 p.m.
March Break (March 11th - March 15th)
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
End time: 4:30 p.m.
April P.A. Day (Friday, April 19th)
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
End time: 4:30 p.m.
June P.A. Day (Friday, June 7th)
Start time: 9:00 a.m.
End time: 4:30 p.m.
“With her warm-hearted spirit and tireless energy, Marta would guide the children through numerous outdoor activities, all the while encouraging them to develop a lasting appreciation of the wonders of nature.”
– Alison Sloan, Parent