New School Montessori

Scenes from some of our littlest campers today!

That’s a wrap for Summer Camp Week 1!

Looking for a creative summer camp for your child?

Our Painting I Summer Art Camp gives rising 1st–3rd graders the chance to explore painting techniques while creating artwork inspired by exciting daily themes. Young artists will travel Into the Woods, dive Under the Sea, embark on a Desert Excursion, invent Imaginary Friends, and finish the week with colorful Foods & Desserts creations.

Each day includes guided painting activities, skill-building practice, and plenty of opportunities for children to express their creativity and develop confidence as artists.

📅 July 6–10
🎨 For rising 1st–3rd graders

If you're searching for a summer art camp in Lancaster that combines creativity, imagination, and hands-on learning, we'd love to have your child join us!

For more information and to register:
https://www.newschool.net/summer-camps/

Summer Camp is off to a wonderful start!

According to Dr. Montessori, every child possesses a 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦: an unconscious inner force, or life energy, that drives growth, independence, exploration, and self-construction.

It is the force that guides children to learn from their environment and become who they are meant to be.

Their passions are what steer them, their challenges are what teach them, and that the pace of growth is unique to each individual and cannot be forced.

They are each a testament to the wonder that unfolds when a child is given the freedom to follow their 𝘩𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘦.

As summer break approaches, our classrooms are still filled with curiosity, concentration, and joyful discovery.

These moments remind us that learning happens when children are engaged in meaningful work.

Our Middle School students put their critical thinking, research, and public speaking skills into action today during a thoughtful debate exploring the impact of Artificial Intelligence on society and the environment.

As part of their Cultural Studies work and this trimester’s theme of Balance, students examined both the potential benefits and challenges of AI — including conversations happening right here in Lancaster surrounding proposed data centers.

Today’s culminating debate asked students to argue the motion:
“AI will revolutionize human existence for the better.”

Through research, collaboration, and respectful discussion, students practiced listening to differing perspectives, supporting claims with evidence, and considering how emerging technologies may shape the future.

We are proud of the care, curiosity, and confidence our students brought to this important conversation!