JumpStart to Early Ed (10-day program)
Dates: July 21 – August 1, 2025
Price: $500/week
This program is taught by Sanford Lower School Teacher, Grace Bell. Energetic, curious, creative… three words that describe this age group! Our JumpStart program is an excellent option for fostering individual creativity and academic growth. Emphasis will be placed on fine motor development (handwriting), pre-reading skills, and overall number sense. With playful hands and busy minds, we will help your child continue to build the confidence needed to grow and soar in-and-out of the classroom.
Please note: This class requires a 2-week minimum commitment, for the weeks of July 21 – July 25 and July 28 – August 1. The tuition listed is the weekly rate, not the 2-week rate. This program runs from 9am – 12pm. Children will then eat lunch and join their Bunk in ESF’s Junior Camp: Mini Division for remainder of the afternoon. Pickup is at 3pm.
- 7/21 - 8/1
- 9:00AM - 3:00PM
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Please note: This class requires a 2-week minimum commitment, for the weeks of June 16-20 and June 23-27. The tuition listed below is the weekly rate, not the 2-week rate.
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