EARLY LEARNING
Kick-Start to Kindergarten Camp
Kick-Start to Kindergarten Camp is a Summer Camp Program available to all children who will be entering Kindergarten in the Fall. This program runs at White Birch Center starting the Monday after Henniker Community School (HCS) closes for Summer Vacation and goes until the last day of HCS Summer Vacation.
2019 Kick-Start to Kindergarten Camp Dates:
June 24th – August 27th
Mary Hastings
Lead Teacher
Mary was born and raised in Connecticut and has just recently joined the Pre-Kindergarten team. After earning a BA degree in Theatre and an AS degree in Early Childhood Education from Dean College in MA, she worked with one-year-old's for a private organization. In her free time, Mary loves to ski, read, hike, and play with her two cats. She hopes to bring lots of music and signing to the White Birch Pre-K Classroom.
Olivia French
Associate Teacher
Olivia has lived in Henniker her entire life. Olivia will be graduating with her Associate’s degree in Early Care and Education for young children with disabilities in May 2019. She believes that children learn best through play and positive experiences with peers and adults. In her spare time, Olivia enjoys to horseback ride, paint, go to the beach and hike.
Daily Schedule
Daily schedule is subject to change due to the needs of the children
Rates
(Effective July 1, 2019)
Kick-Start to Kindergarten Camp at White Birch Center (Children entering Kindergarten in the Fall)
- Full Week: $215.00—2 Week Advanced Notice Requested; Includes Field Trips, AM and PM Snack
- Daily Rate: $65.00—2 Week Advanced Notice Requested; Includes Field Trips, AM and PM Snack
Drop Off and Pick Up
The drop off and pick up door is the right door of the red barn section of the building.
Support Staff
Sarah Ladieu
Associate Teacher
Sarah recently joined White Birch. She is a float teacher between all of the classrooms, helping out where she is needed. She attended NHTI for Early Childhood Education and has a total of seven years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field, working with children ages newborn - 10 years old. She also has a 4-year-old son names Mason and a 1-year-old son named Tyler.