Program areas at Montclair Cooperative School
Educational program: the Montclair Cooperative School is an independent, private, non profit organization with approximately 132 students in grades early ages-8. The tuition revenues enable us to accomplish our primary purpose of creating a rich and rewarding environment for our children. $252,850 in financial aid was awarded to assist families who demonstrate financial need.
The after School program typically operates from 3:15 p.m.-6:00 p.m. every day that the School is in session with the exception of those specified on the School calendar. On half days, the program operates from 12:30-6:00 pm. The children gather in our multi-purpose room which is set up with blocks, arts and crafts, board games, puzzles, jewelry making, cooking and dramatic play. When weather permits, the children play outside.
The Montclair Cooperative School incorporates day & overnight trips into the curriculum for each grade. Day trips include cultural, educational & seasonal programs & events. Overnight trips include stays at camp fairview, kroka expeditions in Vermont in which children explore a wilderness adventure, extended community based trips to the southwest in the united states to places of historical significance.
Other programs such as the before School program, after School enrichment, camp co-op, chess camp, day trips, and other summer camp: these are activities that create a rich and rewarding learning environment for the students.soccer & fitness classes:both programs focus mostly on technicalskills, balance and coordination using fun and exciting games.