Gerry Vanasse, founder and creator of the MEGA concept (Maximizing Enrichment through Games and Activities), brings over 30 years of summer camp directorship and education experience to the program. Mega V Camp captures the imagination with innovative activities that are built for fun, all against a backdrop of cognitive and non-cognitive learning. From large field games like Alien Invasion and Mission ImpossiBall, to the Mega V Ball league, game and art rooms, Wii dance floor, and outdoor water fun, the program integrates activities into a weekly theme. Weekly group challenges foster teamwork and cooperation. Special guests are chosen to enhance the “theme of the week” and to remind our campers to “Think Big” and to be their best honorable selves.
Summer Camps for Elementary and Middle School Students
Mega V
6 through 14 years
2026 Schedules
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:00 pm
$700 a week
Week 1 – June 22 – June 26
Week 2 – June 29 – July 2
Week 3 – July 6 – July 10
Week 4 – July 13 – July 17
Week 5 – July 20 – July 24
Week 6 – July 27 – July 31
Beyond Young
6 through 14 years
Through hands-on projects, real-world challenges, and value-driven learning, we help students not only gain knowledge, but also discover purpose, voice, and courage.
Our classrooms are alive with curiosity and collaboration. We nurture not just students, but future leaders—children who think independently, express themselves boldly, and grow with empathy and resilience.
2026 Schedule, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Math Challenge & Public Speaking (Rising 1st-3rd) [$1050]
- Math Challenge & Public Speaking (Rising 4th-6h) [$1050]
- Young Business Entrepreneurs (Rising 1st-5th) [$775]
- Business Leaders (Rising 6th-8th) [$1050]
- Reading, Writing & Public Speaking (Rising 1st-5th) [$865]
- Reading Writing & Public Speaking (Rising 6th-8th) [$1050]
- Lego Robotics (Rising 1st-6th) [$1050]
- Math Challenge & Public Speaking (Rising 1st-3rd) [$1050]
- Math Challenge & Public Speaking (Rising 4th-6h) [$1050]
- Young Business Entrepreneurs (Rising 1st-5th) [$775]
- Business Leaders (Rising 6th-8th) [$1050]
- Reading, Writing & Public Speaking (Rising 1st-5th) [$865]
- Reading Writing & Public Speaking (Rising 6th-8th) [$1050]
- Lego Robotics (Rising 1st-6th) [$1050]
- Math Challenge & Public Speaking (Rising 4th-6th) [$1050]
- Young Business Entrepreneurs (Rising 1st-5th) [$775]
- Business Leaders (Rising 6th-8th) [$1050]
- Reading, Writing & Public Speaking (Rising 3rd-6th) [$865]
- Lego Robotics (Rising 1st-6th) [$1050]
- Math Challenge & Public Speaking (Rising 4th-6h) [$1050]
- Young Business Entrepreneurs (Rising 1st-5th) [$775]
- Business Leaders (Rising 6th-8th) [$1050]
- Lego Robotics (Rising 1st-6th) [$1050]
- Business Entrepreneurship (Rising 4th-7th) [$775]
- Lego Robotics (Rising 1st-6th) [$1050]
- Business Entrepreneurship (Rising 4th-7th) [$775]
- Lego Robotics (Rising 1st-6th) [$1050]
Our Young Business Entrepreneurs (Grade 1-5)
If your kids are ready to think big, create, and lead. This summer, Beyond Young Academy invites young minds to explore the exciting world of business and entrepreneurship! Our Young Business Entrepreneurs program is designed for Grades 1–5, combining fun, creativity, and practical financial skills. Give your child the chance to unlock their entrepreneurial potential, learn essential financial skills, and have an unforgettable summer full of creativity and exploration!
Business Leaders (Grade 6-8)
If your children are ready to take their ideas to the next level and experience real-world business challenges. Our Business Leaders Summer Camp empowers middle school students to explore entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership skills, and AI-powered business tools through hands-on projects, team collaboration, and competition preparation. This camp is perfect for middle schoolers who want to explore the world of business, develop leadership skills, gain a head start in entrepreneurship, and leverage AI to enhance their business strategies.
Math Challenge Camp; Public Speaking (Grade K-6)
Math Challenge Camp; Public Speaking is a dynamic summer camp designed to strengthen mathematical thinking and build confident communicators. Our students will engage in a full-day experience combining the rigor of Singapore Math Challenge with the expressive skills of Public Speaking. Join us this summer to challenge your mind, speak with confidence, and unlock your full potential!
Reading, Writing, and Public Speaking (Grade K-5)
We invite K–5 students to an interactive and engaging camp designed to strengthen literacy, writing skills, and communication. Through reading, writing, and public speaking activities, students will develop critical thinking, self-expression, and confidence, while having fun exploring stories and ideas. Writing activities are designed to be hands-on and collaborative, often linked to reading and public speaking exercises so that students see their ideas come alive. Sign up this summer to ignite a love of reading, unleash creativity in writing, and grow confidence through public speaking!
Reading, Writing, and Public Speaking (Grade 6-8)
We offer an advanced literacy and communication camp for middle school students, designed to prepare them for higher academic challenges, competitions, and real-world applications. Students will strengthen reading comprehension, analytical thinking, persuasive writing, and public speaking, while being empowered with AI tools and opportunities to participate in junior business and entrepreneurship competitions. Sign up this summer to strengthen literacy, master persuasive communication, explore AI applications, and get a head start in junior business competitions!
LEGO Robotics Camp (Grade K-6)
LEGO Robotics Camp is designed to ignite curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills in students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. Through hands-on building, coding, and robotics challenges, students explore STEM concepts, develop critical thinking, and collaborate in teams to bring their ideas to life. Sign up for LEGO Robotics Camp this summer and let your child build, code, and innovate while having fun with friends and discovering the world of robotics!
International Ivy
6 through 14 years
International Ivy promotes creativity and hands-on learning for students in subjects such as Robotics, Video Game Creation, Computer Programming, Minecraft, Technology & Design, Science, Engineering, Math, Business, Language Arts, Visual Arts and Humanities, and more.
2026 Schedule, Monday-Friday
AM (9:00-12:30), PM (1:30-5:00)
$430/week for half day/one class per day, AM or PM
$860/week for full day
Week 5 – July 20 – July 24
AM (9:00-12:30) – select one AM class for the week.
- 3D Printing Advanced Ages 11-14
- Engineering – Flight and Aerospace Ages 9-11
- Financial Literacy Ages 11-14
- Minecraft Creative – The Builder Ages 8-11
- Robotics with VEX IQ Ages 9-11
PM (1:30-5:00) – select one PM class for the week.
- 3D Printing Beginner Ages 10-14
- Civil Engineering – Bridges & Buildings Ages 9-11
- Investment and the Stock Market Ages 11-14
- Minecraft Survival for Beginners Ages 8-11
- Robotics with VEX IQ – Accelerated Ages 11-14
Week 6 – July 27 – July 31
AM (9:00-12:30) – select one AM class for the week.
- Debate and Public Speaking Ages 9-12
- Investment and the Stock Market Ages 11-14
- The Art of Storytelling Ages 8-11
- Stop-Action Animation Ages 8-10
- Virtual Reality Ages 10-14
PM (1:30-5:00) – select one PM class for the week.
- Film-Making Ages 9-12
- Financial Literacy Ages 11-14
- Escape Rooms & Scavenger Hunts Ages 8-11
- Mock Trial – The Criminal Justice System Ages 11-14
- Virtual Reality Ages 10-14
3D Printing
3D printing is the technology that will change the way we live! Students will learn how to use Tinkercad, a design software used for creating 3D models. Students will learn to design, sculpt, texture, arrange and render their 3D models. Students will be able to move, rotate, scale shapes in 3D and take basic shapes and combine them in advanced 3D designs. Students in the past have created jewelry, phone cases and ornaments. At the completion of the course, each student will select two items he/she designed to be printed.
Civil Engineering, Flight and Aerospace
Aerospace engineers design things that fly both inside and outside of our atmosphere, while aeronautical (flight) engineers design things that only fly inside of our atmosphere. Students dive into aeronautical engineering by designing models of flying technologies that help collect aerial photographs. Students also learn how to engineer rovers that can be used to explore faraway worlds in space while addressing trade-offs and variables involved in engineering.
Debate and Public Speaking
Students will look a wide range of issues from the mundane to the worldly and argue “for” or “against” a variety of everyday items, events, and ideas. Along the way, they will research, structure, craft and execute their speeches to inform and persuade. Students will be practicing their public speaking skills, working on speaking from the diaphragm, projection, breath control, structure and conquering the quivers. The goal is to make students more aware of their self-presentation as well as give them a level of comfort with speaking in public.
Escape Room
An escape room is a physical adventure game in which players solve a series of puzzles using clues to complete objectives within a certain time frame. Each day, students will participate in an escape room at the beginning of class. They will be exposed to a broad range of scenarios, clues and puzzles used in escape rooms. During the course of the week, students will team up and design their own escape room by creating their own scenario, clues and puzzles.
Film-Making
Do you want to have a blast making a movie? You don’t have to be an actor to star in these movies that you make from “Action” to “That’s a wrap.” We’ll guide you through the Hollywood process as you brainstorm, script, location scout, bring in props and costumes, act and direct in a collaborative movie that will be fun for the entire audience.
Financial Literacy – Imagine learning about personal finance while playing the board game, The Game of Life. Each day, students will randomly “draw cards” to establish their life conditions that day (i.e. the salary they are earning, the number of children, etc.). They will embark on research, analysis and decision-making for assignments related to opening bank accounts, getting a cell phone plan, finding housing, buying insurance, buying a car, getting a loan and other life decisions. They will practice skills like budgeting, paying bills, balancing their checking account and addressing “surprises” that come along. This course covers important topics that will help make them “Money-Wise” in the future.
Investment and the Stock Market
This class allows students to apply skills in math, language arts and social studies to real world financial decisions. We use the Stock Market Game (TM) endorsed by the New York Stock Exchange. Students take part in the following steps: (1) Start with $100,000 in virtual cash and learn financial concepts like compound interest and long-term savings. (2) Collaborate and research companies and current events. (3) Create, manage and analyze their online investment portfolio using a state-of-the-art trading platform by buying and selling stocks. Topics covered include: What is a company? What is a stock? What is diversification? What is a bond? What is risk? What cause stock prices to change? How does money grow over time? What are dividends and earnings?
Minecraft – Imagine the excitement of being in a class where the other kids love Minecraft like you do! There are many Minecraft classes like Minecraft Survival for Beginners, Minecraft Creative – The Builder in You, Minecraft Advanced, Minecraft Mini-Games Galore, Minecraft Obstacle Course – Make Your Own and Minecraft Re-creating Battles in History (New)!
Mock Trial
Students will be learning about the United States legal system through real-life and fictional scenarios. Students will delve into the fundamental aspects of a courtroom such as: the basic structure of a courtroom, the function of different roles (judge, jury, defense, prosecutor), and the common procedures and language used in a courtroom environment. Students will also explore the importance of how to create an opening and closing statement, the legal grounds of when to object, and understand the dynamics of a direct and cross examination. Students will explore the elements of a valid contract and the rule of law. Students will hone their listening, reading, critical thinking and public speaking skills.
Robotics
Students are introduced to simple robotics through building models, attaching sensors and motors, and using a computer to program the model’s behavior. Students will also learn about simple engineering concepts such as pulleys, belts, gears and levels, while having a blast with their creations.
Stop-Action Animation
In this fast-paced class, students will create up to 5 stop-motion animated flix! Each day you’ll use a new style of stop-motion. And the last two days we’ll even do Lego Animation! It’s the ultimate arts and crafts class where students create, direct, and film their movies. No experience is necessary.
The Art of Storytelling
Whether by the light of the campfire or the glow of the computer screen, humans have always loved to tell stories. Through games, activities, and short writing prompts, students in this course will get a chance to practice the timeless art of storytelling using digital and analog means. In addition to concepts like story structure, characterization, and world-building, students will also be exposed to a range of stories across time and media that can serve as inspiration for their own narrative projects. Each day, students will have time to apply what they have learned to a story of their own, which they will develop over the course of the week and present on Friday!
Virtual Reality
This Virtual Reality class engages students with coding, game and app design and VR game-play using the Oculus Go, a stand-alone virtual reality VR headset. Students will ultimately experience and modify interactive virtual reality games! *Note – Student does not take the Oculus Go headsets home.
Diplomat Chess
6 through 14 years
Improve your skills with Diplomat Chess! Instructors have taught thousands of children, from novices to experts, though the majority of students are casual players looking to have fun and learn a new skill.
Camp time will be divided among group lessons, practice games, chess puzzles, tournaments, and plenty of recess and fresh-air breaks.
2026 Schedules
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-3:30 pm
$685 a week
Week 2 – June 29 – July 2
Week 4 – July 13 – July 17
What is "Summer Odyssey"?
Common Questions
What is Summer Odyssey?
Summer Odyssey is Princeton Montessori School’s new summer program for Elementary and Middle School students (Grades 1–8), designed to feel like summer should: engaging, active, creative, and full of discovery. Rooted in Montessori values but intentionally distinct from the academic rhythm of the school year, Summer Odyssey offers a dynamic mix of STEM, arts, leadership, and athletics that invites students to explore new interests, collaborate with peers, and enjoy meaningful challenges in a relaxed, camp-style environment.
Summer Odyssey is open to both PMonts students and children from the wider community, and new families are warmly welcomed. Whether your child already attends PMonts or is joining us for the first time, campers will learn and play together in a vibrant, inclusive setting, making it easy for friends from different schools to share the same summer experience. For families with children in multiple schools, Summer Odyssey offers a convenient way to centralize summer programming on one familiar campus, supported by trusted educators and engaging partners. It’s a fresh, flexible, and fun approach to summer learning, designed for connection, confidence, and growth.
Who Is Summer Odyssey For?
Summer Odyssey is designed for rising Grades 1–8, welcoming both current PMonts students and children from the wider Princeton-area community and beyond. Whether your child attends Princeton Montessori School, another independent school, or a local public school, Summer Odyssey brings students together in a shared summer experience focused on creativity, collaboration, and exploration. We welcome everyone to our campus!
What Makes Summer Odyssey Different
Summer Odyssey is inspired by Montessori values, but it is not a continuation of the school-year curriculum. This is a deliberate pivot into a camp-style, enrichment-focused program where students explore interests that may not fit into a traditional Montessori academic schedule or profile. Expect hands-on projects, real-world challenges, movement, creativity, and choice, designed to feel fresh, fun, and distinctly “summer.”
Why Families Love Summer Odyssey
- A familiar, trusted campus with a whole new summer energy
- A chance for children to learn alongside friends from PMonts and beyond
- A wide range of STEM, arts, leadership, and athletics in one place
- Convenience for families with children in multiple schools—one campus, many experiences
- A joyful balance of structure and freedom that supports confidence and independence
FAQs
Is Summer Odyssey only for Princeton Montessori students?
No! Summer Odyssey is open to all families. We welcome students from the broader community, and many campers join us specifically to attend with friends from different schools.
How is Summer Odyssey different from SummerQuest?
SummerQuest serves our youngest learners (infants through Kindergarten) and maintains a Montessori classroom feel with the same year-round teachers. Summer Odyssey is intentionally designed for older students, with a camp-style structure and enrichment offerings that extend beyond the traditional Montessori curriculum. Trusted instructors and experienced educators from outside the community will be leading most camp programs.
Will this feel like “school in the summer”?
Not at all. While rooted in Montessori principles like independence and hands-on learning, Summer Odyssey is designed to feel different from the school year: more exploratory, more playful, and more flexible. Think of projects, challenges, teamwork, and creativity, rather than lesson plans or assessments.
Can siblings attend Summer Odyssey if they go to different schools?
Yes—and this is one of our favorite features! Summer Odyssey allows families to centralize summer experiences on one campus, even if children attend different schools during the year.
What types of programs are offered?
Programs span academic enrichment, creative arts, STEM, leadership, and athletics, with weekly themes that connect students across different classes and age groups.
Who leads the programs?
Summer Odyssey is led by a mix of trusted, carefully selected partners and experienced instructors, all working together with the PMonts Summer Programs Director to create engaging, high-quality summer experiences.
All students must bring their own lunch, irrespective of the Summer Odyssey program in which they’re enrolled. All students are encouraged to bring labeled water bottles with an AM and PM snack. The school is not responsible for providing lunch or snacks.
Refund Policy
No refunds will be issued unless summer programs are canceled.
Staffing decisions, student placement, and facilities expenditures are made many months in advance of our summer programs, based on secured enrollment. Please note that we do not offer refunds for Summer Odyssey, with the exception of illness, verified by the student’s attending physician, that prohibits attendance at Summer Odyssey for a period of two weeks or longer. Refunds will be limited to the period in which the student is medically certified as unable to participate in the program.
