Preschool Camp

Our curriculum at MCPC emphasizes play and hands-on experience. The curriculum revolves around a monthly theme, with planned daily activities that build upon the theme. Activities include:

• Child-centered art projects, easel painting and play dough

• Children's cooking and food-preparation projects from many different cultures

• Outdoor play, such as climbing, digging, running and ball games

• Science and nature projects, including gardening and animals to observe

• Reading books in our library area

• Musical activities and instruments

• Pretend play

• Movement and dance

• Sand, water table and seed table play

• Building toys and manipulatives, such as puzzles, blocks, and trains

• Carpentry projects

• Guest visitors and field trips

Play-Based & Hands-On Learning Benefits

Through these types of play, our programs develop and satisfy a child's natural desire to learn, so they may gain:

• Social skills

• Self-reliance

• Conflict resolution skills

• Cooperation

• Emotional regulation

• Impulse control

• Problem-solving skills

• Readiness for formal learning

• Respect for others and the environment