Summer Discovery Weeks

17 June - 23 August 2024 Sofia from 9:00 to 17:00

Weekly programmes that spark learning, exploration, discovery and fun.

From 6 to 15 years – open to students from primary and secondary school

The Summer Discovery Weeks of Discover Montessori School offer an exciting opportunity for 6-15-year-old students to continue their learning experience and practice new skills during the summer. The Programme offers opportunities for creativity, discovery, social interaction, and fun.

Each week is designed around a transdisciplinary theme for students to discover and investigate. Students take part in creative projects, language, math, and science activities, singing and music, outdoor games, field trips, sports, and more that stimulate children’s creativity and allow them to learn while having fun, all wrapped up in that week’s theme.

Each day builds with new projects and activities, progressing towards a larger scale project at the end of the week. Our program puts discovery and joy first so children don’t even realise they are learning!

The learning environment is thoughtfully prepared with resources and hands-on activities to engage all of their senses while promoting great work, creativity, movement, cooperation and collaboration.

Abundant sunshine and fresh air are a must as children enjoy daily play on our nature-inspired playground, near by park, forest and mountain. Every week the students have a a Field trip for Culture Exploration and a Nature hike. 

Summer sports activities are incorporated into the weekly schedule—rollers and skateboarding in June, football in July, and swimming in August. In these classes, children focus on individual skills and sportsmanship while providing an opportunity for the child to be challenged through fun and games.

Montessori elements of independence, choice and responsibility carry over into the Summer Discovery Weeks culture as we inspire children to be their best selves. 

The teachers facilitate the interactions and learning experiences using Bulgarian and English language. Each group has a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 12 students.

Activities

  • Transdisciplinary projects
  • Drama & improvisation
  • Poetry and creative writing
  • Music and Instrument Exploration
  • Mixed media art
  • Team sports
  • Nature hikes
  • Field trip
  • Sports – Swimming or Football
  • Skateboards, rollers

Transdisciplinary Themes

Week 1
17th June - 21st June		Who are we
Week 2
24th June - 28th June		How the world works
Week 3
1st July - 5th July		How we express ourselves
Week 4
8th July - 12th July		Where are we in time and space
Week 5
15th July - 19th July		How we organise ourselves
Week 6
22nd July - 26th July		Personal and cultural expression
Week 7
29th July - 2nd August		Justice and development
Week 8
5th August - 09th August		Identity and Relationships
Week 9
12th August - 16th August		Sharing the planet
Week 10
19th August - 23rd August		Globalisation and sustainability

Sample Schedule

Every day at Summer Discovery Weeks is meant to be unique. We endeavour to be constantly exploring, whether in our learning environment, going on wilderness adventures, or travelling to visit locations first-hand to witness Bulgarian culture, landscape, animals and plants up close and personal. Each week has a cultural exploration trip and nature hike, along with nature walks and games that relate to the topic at hand.

8:00 - 9:00amArrival
9:00am Day begins; Daily Overview Meeting
9:30amExplore Theme and transdisciplinary projects’s content for the day - presentations, exercises, research, experiments, poetry and creative writing, brain power fitness, crafts
10:30am Depart for Theme-Relevant Field Trip*
12:00pmLunch
Outdoor games
Drama & improvisation / Cooking / Storytelling / Reading
4:00pmReturn to the School Campus
4:30pmArts, Music and Sports
5:00pmWrap-up of the day
Going home
*The days of a Field trip

Register now

How to Register?:

1) Submit online registration

2) Choose a weeks’ schedule option – either FULL SUMMER or INDIVIDUAL WEEKS

Online registration is automatically set for full payment. You can pay online or by bank transfer. Once payment is made, the place is guaranteed.

Registration closes when the week is full or on Monday two weeks before the start of the week, whichever comes first.

Registration is on a first-come and first-served basis. Early registration is encouraged.

For any questions please email us at
hello@montessorischools.bg

Fee

The all-inclusive fee includes food, supplies, materials, activities, transport and admission fees for field trips, food, sports and other activities in the program:

Number of weeksFee per Week (EUR)
1185
2175
3165
4+155
10145

Early bird registrations by the 30th of April provide an extra 5% discount.

Delicious and organic lunch and snacks are included, and after-school care is available.

Cancellation Policy

All programs are subject to a minimum enrollment and cancellation unless met. Parents will be notified as soon as possible if a class is full or cancelled.

There is a 50 EUR non-refundable processing fee for each week’s cancellation initiated by a parent. 

A refund must be requested before June 5. 

A full refund will be given if Discover Montessori School cancels a week. 

No refunds are given for a child who arrives late, leaves early, or comes for a part of a week. 

FAQ

Please contact us at: hello@montessorischools.bg or call +359 885 500 155

Summer students at Discover Montessori School participate in many activities, including cooking and science experiments. Preparing your child with appropriate clothes for these occasions and more is best. Please support your child in preparing a cubby to include indoor shoes, sports clothes and shoes, a pair of extra clothes at all times and needed belongings for sports activities.

A healthy variety of organic meals are provided daily for children at Discover Montessori School.

Our catering team accommodates dietary restrictions and food allergies. Please note that our meals are nut-free and that no food from home should be brought to school. Look at our weekly menu to learn more.

Summer students may arrive anytime between 8:00 and 9:00 AM for morning activities and are welcome to stay until 5:00 PM, the end of the day.

Discover Montessori summer staff come from multiple backgrounds. Many of our teachers are the community guides and special teachers your children know and love from the school year. We also expanded our summer team to include part-time specialists with backgrounds in sports, education, child development, psychology, teaching, and more.