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Summer Programs

The 2012 CYC Summer Programs will run 6 weeks, from June 25th - August 3th.

The Mushroom Pool

The Center for Young Children is a laboratory school for the children of the University of Maryland faculty, staff and students. Located on the College Park Campus, this state of the art facility provides an environment which educates and cares for children in a developmentally appropriate manner. The CYC offers preschool and school age summer programs for both the University community and local community during several weeks each summer.

The Program

The Center for Young Children offers a summer program for children ages 3 through 1st grade (those that have completed first grade). The hours are from 7:45 AM to 5:30 PM daily. The program is based on the CYC's already exciting, hands-on curriculum, and is further expanded to include outdoor activities, music/movement, swimming trips to the Campus Recreation Center, and other stimulating local field trips. The University of Maryland Shuttle and Charter Buses are used for transportation to and from field trips. Morning and afternoon snacks are provided as well as milk for lunch. Each preschool and kindergarten room has a rest period.

2012 Tuition Information

Tuition is one flat rate of $1,800 for the six weeks. The payments are made according to the following schedule

Summer Activities
Payment Schedule 4 Equal Payments
1st Payment $450 Due w/registration
2nd Payment $450 Due March 14
3rd Payment $450 Due April 18
4th Payment $450 Due May 16
Total $1800

Registration Information

Registration for the summer programs begin in early January. They are open to the CYC community first and then to the local community February 1st.

To register a child parents must fill out an application and enclose the first payment installment to insure a summer slot. Registration is on a first come, first served basis.

For more information, please call 301-405-3168 or e-mail . You may also download forms and return them by mail to the CYC.

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