Our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote holistic development, encouraging cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth through a variety of engaging activities. We believe in the power of play-based learning, allowing children to explore, discover, and learn at their own pace. Parents are also considered an integral part of our community, and we welcome their involvement through regular communication and participation in school events. At Stepping Stones, we are committed to nurturing the potential of every child, preparing them for a bright and promising future.
Summer Camp at Stepping Stones is where curiosity runs wild and every day feels like an adventure. Our Explorers Flow keeps the day moving with a rhythm that feels exciting yet grounding: water play, themed discoveries, creative centers, and music all woven into a routine that helps campers feel confident and connected. Whether it's a half day or a full one, each camper leaves tired in the best possible way, with new friendships, new skills, and stories to share.
Please note: this is a sample schedule. Finalized schedules are sent out at the beginning of the year.
| Hour | Activity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00am | Rolling Arrival + Table Toys Campers arrive at their own pace and settle in with table toys and puzzles, easing into the morning while reconnecting with friends and counselors. | Campers arrive at their own pace and settle in with table toys and puzzles, easing into the morning while reconnecting with friends and counselors. |
| 8:30am | Morning Meeting The whole group gathers for a lively morning meeting to share greetings, preview the day's theme, and build the sense of community that makes camp feel like a second home. | The whole group gathers for a lively morning meeting to share greetings, preview the day's theme, and build the sense of community that makes camp feel like a second home. |
| 8:45am | Themed Activity Each day's theme comes to life through a hands-on activity: science experiments, cooking, drama, art projects, or cultural explorations that spark imagination and curiosity. | Each day's theme comes to life through a hands-on activity: science experiments, cooking, drama, art projects, or cultural explorations that spark imagination and curiosity. |
| 9:05am | Backyard Water Play Campers head outside for supervised backyard water play: splashing, racing, and cooling off in activities designed to build coordination, laughter, and summer memories. | Campers head outside for supervised backyard water play: splashing, racing, and cooling off in activities designed to build coordination, laughter, and summer memories. |
| 9:55am | Change Clothes + Bathroom A dedicated transition time for campers to change into dry clothes and use the bathroom, ensuring everyone is comfortable and ready for the rest of the morning. | A dedicated transition time for campers to change into dry clothes and use the bathroom, ensuring everyone is comfortable and ready for the rest of the morning. |
| 10:00am | Wash Hands + AM Snack After a busy morning outside, campers wash up and refuel with a nourishing snack before diving into the next round of activities. | After a busy morning outside, campers wash up and refuel with a nourishing snack before diving into the next round of activities. |
| 10:15am | Center Time Children explore a variety of classroom centers including blocks, dramatic play, literacy, and sensory stations, choosing activities that match their interests and energy. | Children explore a variety of classroom centers including blocks, dramatic play, literacy, and sensory stations, choosing activities that match their interests and energy. |
| 11:00am | Half Day Dismissal Half-day campers wrap up their morning and are greeted by their families at the door with a warm and organized send-off. | Half-day campers wrap up their morning and are greeted by their families at the door with a warm and organized send-off. |
| 11:15am | Lunch + Bathroom Full-day campers enjoy a relaxed lunch period with friends, followed by a bathroom break to prepare for the quieter afternoon ahead. | Full-day campers enjoy a relaxed lunch period with friends, followed by a bathroom break to prepare for the quieter afternoon ahead. |
| 11:25am | Storytime Counselors read aloud from books that connect to the week's theme, drawing campers into stories that spark conversation, wonder, and a love of reading. | Counselors read aloud from books that connect to the week's theme, drawing campers into stories that spark conversation, wonder, and a love of reading. |
| 12:00pm | Naptime Campers rest on their cots with soft music playing, giving their bodies and minds the reset they need to power through an action-packed afternoon. | Campers rest on their cots with soft music playing, giving their bodies and minds the reset they need to power through an action-packed afternoon. |
| 2:00pm | Wash Hands + PM Snack After waking up, campers wash hands and enjoy an afternoon snack that brings energy back up before the final stretch of the day. | After waking up, campers wash hands and enjoy an afternoon snack that brings energy back up before the final stretch of the day. |
| 2:15pm | Enrichment Rotating enrichment sessions like no-bake cooking, science, music, or drama give campers a chance to discover new passions and hidden talents. | Rotating enrichment sessions like no-bake cooking, science, music, or drama give campers a chance to discover new passions and hidden talents. |
| 2:30pm | Music + Movement The afternoon wraps up with high-energy music and movement activities that get everyone on their feet, laughing, and dancing together. | The afternoon wraps up with high-energy music and movement activities that get everyone on their feet, laughing, and dancing together. |
| 3:30pm - 3:45pm | Closing Meeting + Dismissal The group gathers one last time to reflect on the day, celebrate highlights, and say their goodbyes before families arrive for a happy and organized pick-up. | The group gathers one last time to reflect on the day, celebrate highlights, and say their goodbyes before families arrive for a happy and organized pick-up. |
Choosing the right early childhood center is an important decision. We invite you to schedule a tour to explore our classrooms, meet our caring teachers, and experience the warm, nurturing environment we provide for every child. We look forward to welcoming your family and answering any questions you may have.
Explore even more opportunities for your child to learn, grow, and thrive through our additional programs designed to support every stage of development. From enriching after school activities to engaging summer experiences, we provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can continue building confidence, creativity, and lifelong friendships.
Two-year-olds are beginning to build confidence, curiosity, and independence as they explore the world around them. The Toddler program focuses on nurturing social-emotional growth through guided exploration, sensory activities, hands-on learning, structured routines, and play-based experiences that encourage early communication, movement, and discovery.
Three-year-olds are growing in confidence, independence, and curiosity as they begin to engage more with the world around them. The 3-K program focuses on exploration, discovery, teacher-guided learning, hands-on activities, and center-based play that support social, emotional, cognitive, and language development in a fun and nurturing environment.
Pre-K children are developing greater independence, confidence, and readiness for kindergarten. The Pre-K program focuses on building foundational academic, social, and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning, creative exploration, teacher-guided instruction, collaborative activities, and purposeful play in a nurturing and engaging environment.
Our Extended Day program provides Toddler, 3-K, and Pre-K children with a safe, nurturing environment after the school day. With enriching activities and caring staff, children continue to grow, play, and thrive until 6:00pm.
Our after school program gives K-5 students a safe, structured, and enriching environment to grow academically and socially after the school day ends.
Summer Camp at Stepping Stones keeps ages 2 to 7 students active, creative, and engaged all summer long with themed weekly activities, outdoor adventures, and enriching experiences.