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Our summer program is for potty-trained preschoolers 3.5-5 years of age (as of June 1, 2021) 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. Our program will have daily lessons and activities centered on a weekly theme designed to help children grow as individuals, thinkers, and members of their community. 

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 all summer long 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 hope to include additional 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. At the end of the summer, they will receive a certificate showcasing the themes they learned about. During the final week of summer, we will hold an awards ceremony for the children to honor their achievements in front of their peers and teachers. 

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. 

*Schedule will be modified for preschool classroom  

Week 1: Building Connections (June 1-4)

Forming positive relationships is the heart of our summer program! During the first week of summer, children will participate in games and activities that foster building friendships and connections between fellow students as well as with their teachers. We will also go over health and safety rules so children can practice being safe while having fun on site and on field trips. 

Special Reward Activity: Eat Popsicles Outside

Week 2: Grow What You Eat, Eat What You Grow (June 7-11)

Understanding how food gets from the field to the table teaches children to appreciate the hard work it takes to produce food. This week, children will get to grow and tend plants in our greenhouse, learn about the plant life cycle, and learn about the importance of pollination for producing fruits and vegetables. Children will tend the greenhouse all summer long and learn to take pride in growing their own food!

Special Reward Activity: Make Lemonade

Week 3: Minding Your Manners (June 14-18)

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.  

Special Reward Activity: Eat Watermelon Outside

Week 4: Arkansas: The Natural State (June 21-25)

Arkansas is called “The Natural State” because of its natural beauty and abundant fish and wildlife. This week children will learn about the plants and animals native to the state and how to identify them using different techniques. Children will also have opportunities to experience nature and wildlife first hand! 

Special Reward Activity: Make Ocean Water 

Week 5: Hooray for the USA (June 28-July 2)

This week we will be gearing up for Independence Day by learning all about the USA! Children will have fun doing activities involving reading maps, locating famous landmarks and cities, and learning about the history of how our country gained its independence. At the end of the week, we will have our own mini-Independence Day celebration!

Special Reward Activity: Pizza Party

Week 6: Taking Care of Our Planet (July 6-9)

People have a big impact on our planet and its resources, and this week children will play games and activities to learn about this impact and how to conserve natural resources. Children will learn about water conservation, the importance of trash collection and recycling, and how energy saving light bulbs and devices can reduce greenhouse emissions. 

Special Reward Activity: Eat Popsicles Outside

Week 7: Kindness is Free (July 12-16)

Learning to be kind is a skill that must be practiced like any other skill. This week children will learn how being kind brings joy to both the giver and receiver. Children will do activities to practice acts of kindness and be encouraged by their teachers and peers to perform acts of kindness throughout the week. 

Special Reward Activity: Decorate Cookies

Week 8: Full STEAM Ahead (July 19-23)

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. 

Special Reward Activity: Eat Watermelon Outside

Week 9: Art and Innovation (July 26-30) 

“Art” is part of STEAM education, but it is often overlooked. The creative processes involved in making art translate to building cognitive skills that lead to technological innovations. This week, children will learn the connection between Art and different areas of science and get their creative juices flowing through art-based activities that challenge them to solve problems. 

Special Reward Activity: Tie-dye Shirts (shirts provide by parents/guardians)

Week 10: Embrace Diversity (August 2-6)

Diversity is all around us and makes our world a colorful and exciting place. This week, children will learn all the ways we can differ from one another and how our unique qualities and strengths contribute to building a positive community. Activities will focus on appreciating individual differences and always helping to support one another.  

Special Reward Activity: Dance Party with Glow Sticks

Week 11: Super You! (August 9-13)

For our final week of the summer program, we will have a SPIRIT week full of fun activities and look back on our accomplishments throughout the summer. We will reflect on how much we have grown over the summer and participate in activities that highlight what makes us SUPER! 

Special Reward Activity: Water Balloons and Super Soakers

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