Our summer program is for potty-trained preschoolers 3.5-5 years of age (as of June 1, 2022) and school-age children who have finished kindergarten through 6th grade. Children who attend our program receive a healthy morning and afternoon snack. Parents send a nutritious sack lunch. We have a preschool classroom for children who have not yet entered kindergarten. School-age children will be divided into a younger and older age group.
School-age children will have access to our intentionally designed classrooms, 2800 sq. ft. gym, and custom-designed outdoor playscape when onsite. They will also have access to our on-site greenhouse and go on several weekly field trips to nearby trails and parks. The field trip calendar will be finalized closer to the start of summer and we plan to include destinations such as Golf Mountain Mini Golf, Rogers Bowling Center, Great Day Skate Place, Ozark Highland Nature Center, and others. Field trips will be planned according to safety guidelines in place at the time and may be changed on short notice.
Preschool-age children have their own large classroom with lots of natural light, access to a gross motor room, and access to our outdoor playscape. Preschoolers will have special activities designed and planned just for them. They will participate in field trips about every other week and will enjoy play-based lessons and activities centered on their weekly themes.
At the end of each week, each group will have an opportunity to earn a Special Reward Activity (see below) to reward them for their hard work and participation in the weekly lessons and on field trips.
Whether on field trips or onsite, children are supervised by several of our teachers. Children are offered a period of quiet time each day for about an hour (a little longer for preschool). We do not allow the use of electronics because our goal is to help children build friendships and good social skills through face-to-face interactions. We may incorporate a movie into our daily schedule on special occasions.
Level Up in 2022! Building Community, Character, & Confidence
The theme this summer is Level Up in 2022! Each week, lessons and activities will be geared toward helping children build community, character, and confidence. We believe children need more opportunities to develop these traits, and our summer program is dedicated to making that happen! You can see how our summer program curriculum ties in social-emotional learning (SEL) content each week.
Week 1: Super You (June 6-10)
Every child has unique strengths and interests that contribute to making our Infiniti Child Care community great! This week, we will lead activities and games where children get to share what makes them SUPER. The goal is to learn more about your child, help your child feel more confident about sharing about themselves, and encourage children to build friendships that will last all summer! We will also go over health and safety rules so children can practice being safe while having fun on site and on field trips.
Level Up Focus: Character & Confidence
Special Reward Activity: Eat Popsicles Outside
Week 2: But You Gotta Have Friends (June 13-17)
As Donkey from Shrek reminds us in his song, we need friendship in our lives. Part of building strong friendships is being kind to and considerate of others. This week, we will practice thinking of others and acts of kindness through hands-on crafts, group games, and activities. Children will learn the importance of taking other people’s perspectives and how to resolve conflicts that may arise with their peers, family, and teachers.
Level Up Focus: Character & Community
Special Reward Activity: Make Friendship Jewelry
Week 3: Let’s Get Gardening! (June 20-24)
Summer is the best time to grow plants, and this week students will learn all about the plant life cycle and grow plants in our very own greenhouse! Children will learn about what plants need to grow, how pollination works, and how to tend plants carefully. We will connect growth ideas to our own physical and mental growth and children will be challenged to think of ways they can grow and improve themselves throughout the summer.
Level Up Focus: Character & Confidence
Special Reward Activity: Decorate a Planter
Week 4: Snack Attack: All About Nutrition! (June 27 - July 1)
A healthy diet is one of the easiest and most important habits to develop early on. This week, children will learn what the labels on food containers mean and how to make healthier decisions regarding what they eat and drink. We will discuss what our favorite healthy foods are and children will get to try a variety of fruits and vegetables to learn what their new favorites could be!
Level Up Focus: Character & Confidence
Special Reward Activity: Make Pretend Soup (fruit and juice-based “soup”)
Week 5: Strengthening our Community (July 4-8; closed July 4 & 5)
Strengthening our community is our mission at Infiniti Child Care and we want to share this mission with our students. For two weeks, we will learn about what it takes to develop a strong community, how to give back to one’s community, and who our community helpers are. Children will have the opportunity to share what they want to be when they grow up and explore community helper professions like educators, fire fighters, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, and veterinarians.
Level Up Focus: Character & Community
Special Reward Activity: Make Ocean Water
Week 6: Strengthening our Community (July 11-15)
Strengthening our community is our mission at Infiniti Child Care and we want to share this mission with our students. For two weeks, we will learn about what it takes to develop a strong community, how to give back to one’s community, and who our community helpers are. Children will have the opportunity to share what they want to be when they grow up and explore community helper professions like educators, fire fighters, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, and veterinarians.
Level Up Focus: Character & Community
Special Reward Activity: Make Goodie Bags for Animals
Week 7: Full STEAM Ahead (July 18-22)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) education is increasingly important in today’s world. This week children will participate in games and activities that encourage them to innovate, think like a scientist, and build like an engineer! Activities will be designed to spark children’s curiosity and exploration into STEAM topics.
Level Up Focus: Character & Confidence
Special Reward Activity: Marshmallow and Toothpick Build
Week 8: Famous Scientists and Their Discoveries (July 25-29)
We will continue thinking about STEAM this week by learning about famous men and women scientists whose discoveries have changed our world for the better! Children will be encouraged to identify the traits they have in common with the scientists and dream about the inventions they would like to create to improve and strengthen their community.
Level Up Focus: Character & Community
Special Reward Activity: Make Lemonade
Week 9: Minding Your Manners (August 1-5)
Practicing good manners is a life skill that shows you care and are considerate of others. This week, children will have fun learning about and practicing good manners at meal times and when greeting and saying goodbye. They will also learn when it is appropriate to use courtesy words like please and thank-you and the importance of offering a helping hand to others.
Level Up Focus: Character & Community
Special Reward Activity: Pizza Party
Week 10: Outer Space (August 8-12)
Our planet is one of many extraordinary objects that make up our solar system. This week, we will think BIG by learning about galaxies, stars, comets, planets and more! We will learn about the orbits of planets and their moons and how they interact to cause natural events on Earth like the movement of the tides. Children will also learn about space exploration and what scientists are discovering about space and planets nowadays!
Level Up Focus: Character & Confidence
Special Reward Activity: Dance Party with Glow Sticks
Our facility is licensed through the Department of Human Resources, and we follow all minimum licensing regulations for childcare centers in Arkansas. Our teachers are carefully selected professionals who undergo criminal and child maltreatment background checks upon employment. They participate in monthly staff meetings and receive 15 hours of continuing education each year. They are CPR and First Aid certified.
Our Program Director Dr. Natalie Emmons has a Ph.D. in Cognition and Culture and has published several scientific research articles on topics related to cognitive development and early education. Natalie has been the Director of iNFiNiTi Child Care since January 2017. Natalie has accrued numerous hours of professional development training in Early Childhood and Education as part of her continuing education. She works closely with program staff to provide support and specialized trainings so that our program can provide children and families with quality care.
Our summer program is open from 7:30am to 6pm.
Please call us at 479-418-3116 for current tuition pricing. Email info@infinitichildcare.com
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