Summer

Flexible full-day and half-day options for ages 3 to 14. Open to all families, not just current HMS students. June 8 through August 7, 2026.

Summer should be simple for your family and unforgettable for your child. At Hudson Montessori School, we’ve spent decades building summer programs that do both. Your child gets hands-on adventures, new friendships, and experienced educators who genuinely love what they do. You get a flexible schedule that works with your life, reliable hours from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing your child is somewhere they’re known and cared for.

Flexible Scheduling

Choose one week or all eight. Full days or half days. Add morning or afternoon care if you need it. Your schedule, your call.

Engaging Programming

Eight themed weeks of hands-on activities, outdoor exploration, and creative projects led by experienced Montessori educators.

Our most flexible summer program. You pick the schedule.

Create Your Day is built for families who need summer to fit around real life. Enroll for one week or the entire summer. Choose full days or half days. Add before care starting at 7:30 am or after care until 5:30 pm. Each week has its own theme, with activities designed to spark curiosity and build friendships. Guided by our experienced staff, campers explore new ideas through a Montessori-inspired approach, with small groups of 20 to 25 children and at least three staff per room.

• Full Day (9:00 am to 4:00 pm): $380 per week
• Half Day (9:00 am to noon, or noon to 4:00 pm): $190 per week
• Before Care (7:30 to 9:00 am): $14 per day
• After Care (4:00 to 5:30 pm): $14 per day

Ages: 3 and above Dates: June 8 through August 7, 2026 (closed June 29 to July 3)

Week 1 | June 8-12
Color Wheel

A week of arts and crafts built around the theme of color. The perfect way to kick off a bright summer ahead.

Week 2 | June 15-19
Construction Zone

Campers will build, construct, and learn about how engineering and modern marvels shape our world, brick by brick.

Week 3 | June 22-26
Happy 250th Birthday, America

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday and learn how Northeast Ohio helped shape our nation.

Week 4 | July 6-10

Mythical and Magical Creatures

Explore the world of fantasy with crafts about dragons, unicorns, and more. Discover your inner royal, knightly self.

Week 5 | July 13-17

World Sports

With the World Cup and MLB baseball in full swing, we’ll learn how sports connect us across cultures.

Week 6 | July 20-24

Space, The Final Frontier

Explore the universe and our place in it. With the Artemis II mission underway, we’re looking again to the moon, Mars, and beyond.

Week 7 | July 27-31

Feathered Friends

Campers will learn about the birds that call our backyard home. We’ll make birdfeeders, learn calls, and explore the school woods.

Week 8 | August 3-7

Under the Sea

Dive into the final week of summer. Explore the oceans and all the life that calls them home.

Experienced Montessori-trained staff
Most are HMS teachers, alumni, or long-time camp counselors. All staff receive first aid and CPR/AED training.

A 12-acre campus built for kids
Indoor gymnasium, contained playground, enclosed back woods, raised garden beds, and outdoor learning spaces.

Extended hours for working parents
Drop off as early as 7:30 am and pick up as late as 5:30 pm, with before- and aftercare available daily.

Shuttle transportation available
We offer transportation within the greater Hudson area, including nearby towns in Summit, Portage, Cuyahoga, and Geauga counties. $100 per week per family, subject to availability.

Small groups, real attention
Create Your Day classrooms hold a maximum of 20 to 25 campers with at least three staff per room, so every child is known.

Beyond Create Your Day, we offer a range of focused camps for kids who want to dive deep into a specific interest. All camps run at our 12-acre Hudson campus.

Camp Explore (Ages 8-14)
Five weeks of adventures in Northeast Ohio with kayaking, hiking, field trips, and wilderness skills. Limited to 16 campers per week.

Outdoor Camps (Ages 7+)
Immersive experiences in the natural world with a naturalist instructor. Fire-building, survival skills, archery, and more.

Mad Science STEAM Camps (Ages 6-12)
Hands-on science adventures from the team that’s been making STEM fun for over 30 years.

Enrichment Camps (All Ages)
Specialty camps taught by professionals and leaders in their fields. Options include Taylor Swift Camp, Junior Veterinary Camp, Creative Writing, Clay Creations, Fairy Camp, and more.

Activity and Movement Camps (Various Ages)
Sports and recreation camps including soccer, golf, fencing, track and field, ninja warrior, and storybook yoga.

Q: Do we have to be an HMS family to attend summer camp?

A: No. Summer camps at Hudson Montessori are open to all families in the greater Hudson area, not just current HMS students. Many families use summer as their first introduction to our school.

Q: What ages do you serve?

A: Create Your Day camp is for ages 3 and above. Our other specialty camps have different age ranges, from 3 through 14, depending on the program.

Q: Can I sign up for just one week?

A: Yes. Create Your Day is designed for flexibility. You can enroll for a single week, multiple weeks, or the entire summer. Full-week campers get priority registration until April 15, after which part-time options open up.

Q: Do you provide lunch?

A: All-day campers should bring a packed lunch, a beverage, and a snack. Half-day campers should bring a water bottle and a snack. Lunch is not provided unless otherwise noted in a specific camp’s description.

Q: What about transportation?

A: We offer shuttle service within the greater Hudson area, including nearby towns in Summit, Portage, Cuyahoga, and Geauga counties. The cost is $100 per week per family, subject to availability. Families who use the shuttle receive free before and after care.

Q: What’s your refund policy?

A: A 50% deposit is required at registration. The remaining balance is charged on May 15. Refund requests must be made prior to May 15 and are subject to a $50 processing fee per camp. The initial 50% deposit is non-refundable.

Q: Who runs the camps?

A: Our summer programs are staffed by HMS faculty, alumni, and experienced camp counselors who are passionate about working with children. All staff receive first aid and CPR/AED training. Enrichment camps are taught by professionals and leaders in their respective fields.

We hope to see you this summer at HMS! If you have any questions, please email camp@hudsonmontessori.org.