Summer school
BELLEVUE CAMPUS AND KIRKLAND CAMPUS
June 21st to August 27th
Study of Hawaii
This summer Chestnut summer school students will study the Islands of Hawaii. Children will discover how the islands were formed, learn about the culture and language of Hawaii, and research the flora and fauna that inhabit the islands. In addition to working with classical Montessori materials, students will study Hawaii through hands-on experiments, music, art, food prep, dance and movement.
Students will engage in our rich, natural environment for outdoor activities as often as the weather permits. This includes picnicking in the play-yard for lunch each day, sprinkler and water play, gardening and nature exploration.
Session I
June 21st – July 2nd
Formation of the Hawaiian Islands and Biomes of Hawaii
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archipelagos
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Hawaiian art
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land and water forms
Session II
July 6th – July 16th
Hawaiian Culture and Language
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study of state gemstone, mammal, bird, insect, fish, flower, plant,
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instrument, dance, sport
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Language of Hawaii
Session III
July 19th – July 30th
Sea Animals of Hawaii
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mammals and fish of the sea in Hawaii
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dolphin, sea turtle, manta ray, whale, shark, monk seal
Session IV
August 2nd – August 13th
Land Animals of Hawaii
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birds and land animals of Hawaii
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nene goose, chameleon, hoary bat, peacock, mongoose
Session V
August 16th – August 27th
Trees, Plants and Food of Hawaii
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plumeria, hibiscus, orchid, koa tree, palm tree, banyan tree
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tasting Hawaiian foods
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banana, pineapple, sugar cane, papaya
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end of summer luau