Summer Camp
Montessori School of Durham provides a quality and fun summer camp experience for your child. With options for children 3 years old - rising 7th grade, students will express creativity while refining artistic skills in art and pottery camps, delve into the world of musical theater, and more! For more information, contact our Director of Auxiliary Programs Eliza@msdurham.org or (919) 489-9045. Eliza would be happy to set up a time for you to tour the camp spaces, if you are new to MSD!
Registration for Summer Camp 2026 will be available in January 2026
Monday – Friday, Morning Camps (8:00am – 12:00pm) or All-Day Camps (8:00 – 3:00), with extended pick up options at 4pm or 5:30pm for an additional fee. Each week's camp offerings are described in the sections below. The extended afternoon care includes:
Stay and Play - Elementary (rising 1st grade - rising 7th grade; Afternoon half-day camp 12:00-3:00pm with 4:00pm and 5:30pm pickup options) Stay and Play Camp is our signature afternoon camp where children engage in arts and crafts, gardening, water play, and more. In Stay and Play Camp, children eat lunch, rejuvenate quietly indoors, and spend lots of time playing outside with their peers.
Stay and Play - Early Childhood (3 years old - rising Kindergarten; Only available for the full day 8:00am-3:00pm Early Childhood camp option) This option allows families extended day pick up at 4:00pm or 5:30pm. In Stay and Play, children eat lunch, have the option for nap/quiet rest time, explore classroom works, and spend lots of time playing outside with their peers. There are also plenty of opportunities for arts and crafts, gardening, water play, and more!
All Early Childhood campers must be 3 years old by the start date of camp, out of diapers, and completely toilet-trained and independent in the bathroom.
Infant, Toddler, & Early Childhood Summer Programs
Our Infant, Toddler, and Early Childhood Summer Programs provide students a continuation of the school year in the classrooms with the freedom to choose work that follows their interests. Our teachers lead these programs to maintain momentum from the school year, giving small and large group lessons with the Montessori materials. Children will choose work from the shelves, garden, and participate in outside water activities and art projects.
The MSD Infant Summer Program is available to current MSD Infant students, based on age as of June 1st. Some current Infant students move up to the Toddler Summer Program before starting the Toddler Program in the fall. If there are remaining spaces available, contracts for the Infant Summer Program will be offered to newly enrolled (for the upcoming year) infant students. The program is Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm, 4pm, or 5:30pm (with the option of Before Care from 8-9am).
The MSD Toddler Summer Program is available to current MSD Toddler students who have not yet turned 3 years old and MSD Infant students (based on age as of June 1st). If there are remaining spaces available, contracts for the Toddler Summer Program will be offered to newly enrolled (for the upcoming year) all-day toddler students that have turned 18 months by June 1st. The program is Monday through Friday from 9am-12pm, 3pm, 4pm, or 5:30pm (with the option of Before Care from 8-9am).
The MSD Early Childhood Summer Program is available to current MSD Early Childhood students who have completed at least one year of Early Childhood. The program is Monday through Friday from 8am-12pm, 3pm, 4pm, or 5:30pm.