Get ready for Summer!

So....you've signed up for summer and can't wait to start making, questioning, and exploring! Here is a checklist of things to prepare and bring to make sure you have the best summer possible. 

  • Make sure that you have filled out all of the required forms. If you're not sure, visit this link. 
  • Check the FAQ for more information about our programs.
  • Make sure that you reach out to tnlsteam@gmail.com with any specific concerns, accommodations, or questions.
  • Take a COVID-19 test and check with your child to make sure they are feeling well. While not required, taking a rapid COVID-19 test is a good idea to make sure your child is healthy and ready for camp. Similarly, if your child is not feeling well, please keep them home. We have very busy days and if the children are not feeling 100%, it makes for a hard day.
  • Register for aftercare. If you need it, aftercare is available by the day here. 

  • MORNING CHECK-IN is at 8:45-9:00am. We will often have morning check-in at the gazebo on the corner of Westmoreland and Carroll Aves unless the weather is wet or dangerous. 
  • Print out forms, if necessary. Please be prepared to sign the waiver if you have not done so. We will have extra copies of the waiver and Health Attestation on hand.
  • Check the weather-- we are outside a lot, so make sure to bring appropriate weather gear!
  • AFTERNOON PICK-UP is at 4:00pm. We will bring children to the gazebo at 4pm to meet their families (or designated person) for pick-up. We do have a sign-out sheet for initial, so please look for it/us to confirm at pick-up. In the case of heavy rain, we will dismiss from our main door at 7003 Carroll Ave.

  • a lunch
  • water bottle
  • sunscreen
  • bug spray
  • sun hat
  • face mask+ EXTRAS!
  • comfortable shoes for walking
  • a change of clothes
  • a bag that's comfortable to carry
  • rain gear
  • Things to leave out: electronics (if possible), stuffies, toys, Pokémon cards, makeup, high value items, heavy books

We recommend you review the day's schedule with your child.  We can provide a theme/week specific schedule the week before if your child would like to know specific projects. Transitions are great times for bathroom and water breaks. In general, this is how our day flows:

  • 8:45-9:20am Drop-off and morning drawing
  • 9:20-10:00am Project introduction and First Project
  • 10:00 Morning Snack
  • 10:30-12:00pm Preliminary project investigations
  • 12:00pm Lunch and game play
  • 1:00-3:00pm Analysis; Design; Drawing; Making; Research: Documentation!
  • 3:15pm Afternoon Snack
  • 3:30-4:00pm Presentations; Review; Clean-up
  • 4:00 Pick-up (or After Program Hours)