Swanton After School Programs

Swanton Coordinator:  Molly Hartman-Lontine (molly.hartmanlontine@mvsdschools.org)

SPRING PROGAMS ARE IN SESSION THROUGH MAY 9


23-24 Schedule:

SUMMER SESSION 2023: July 5th - July 28th (4 weeks)

FALL SESSION: September 11th - November 16th (10 weeks)

LATE FALL SESSION: November 27th - December 21st (4 weeks)

WINTER SESSION: January 8th - February 22nd (7 weeks)

SPRING SESSION: March 11th - May 9th  (8 weeks)

no programming the week of Spring Break

BONUS SESSION: May 20th - June 7th (3 weeks)



Swanton Explorers Bonus Session template draft.pdf
Swanton Crossroads Bonus Session template draft.pdf

Swanton Crossroads & Explorers

Swanton Explorers Programs are for 1st - 3rd graders.

Swanton Crossroads Programs are for 4th - 6th graders.

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Swanton After School Bonus Session!

May 20 - June 7, Mon-Fri

No Transportation Provided

Click on the flyer to learn about more about our programs.  

See Class Descriptions Below.



Swanton Explorers Class Descriptions

Bonus Session 2024 - May 20 to June 7 for Grades 1-3

MONDAYS

-KIDS’ KITCHEN: Kids’ Kitchen – where young chefs embark on culinary adventures! This program is designed to ignite a love for cooking in children while teaching them valuable kitchen skills in a safe and fun environment. 

-OUTDOOR CRAFTS: Join Miss Ellie for a fun afternoon of outdoor crafts! Spend some time outside, enjoying the nice weather while creating spring and summer themed crafts.

TUESDAYS

-CHEER: Learn new cheer skills and exciting routines with Tria!

-OUTDOOR CRAFTS: Join Miss Ellie for a fun afternoon of outdoor crafts! Spend some time outside, enjoying the nice weather while creating spring and summer themed crafts.


WEDNESDAYS

-BUILDING CHALLENGES: Do you love building and testing your engineering skills? Each week we will have several new, fun building challenges with LEGO, blocks, dominos and more!

-OUTSIDE FUN!: Join Tria for some outdoor fitness games and activities. Learn a new sport and explore all that our school has to offer outside!

THURSDAYS

-KIDS’ KITCHEN: Kids’ Kitchen – where young chefs embark on culinary adventures! This program is designed to ignite a love for cooking in children while teaching them valuable kitchen skills in a safe and fun environment. 

-SENSORY PLAY: Students will learn and create different tools for sensory regulation and mindfulness.


FRIDAYS

-OUTDOOR CRAFTS: Join Miss Ellie for a fun afternoon of outdoor crafts! Spend some time outside, enjoying the nice weather while creating spring and summer themed crafts.

-PAINTING FUN!: Join Miss Dehlia for an afternoon of painting fun! In this class kids will explore different ways to paint while having a guided picture to try and paint with the materials given.


Swanton Crossroads Class Descriptions

Bonus Session 2024 - May 20 to June 7 for Grades 4-6

MONDAYS

-CRAFTING WITH CROSSROADS:  Working with your brain is fun! This class gives you an opportunity to think with your hands and build fun crafts you can take home.

-PUTTING THE ART IN STEAM: Art-centered STEAM projects and challenges will be the focus of this class. Have fun with your friends while learning, getting creative and challenging your mind.


TUESDAYS

-DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS (GR 5-6): Welcoming players into the fantasy world of D&D. Sit down, roll dice and get lost in the story told by your Dungeon Master. Fighting creatures, saving villagers, collecting treasure and more is waiting. The world is yours.

-KIDS’ KITCHEN: Kids’ Kitchen – where young chefs embark on culinary adventures! This program is designed to ignite a love for cooking in children while teaching them valuable kitchen skills in a safe and fun environment. 


WEDNESDAYS

-CROSSROADS CARES: Crossroads Cares is a community service/kindness group that will work together to brighten up our school and community! Fun projects and activities will be planned while including student-driven initiatives.

-KIDS’ KITCHEN: Kids’ Kitchen – where young chefs embark on culinary adventures! This program is designed to ignite a love for cooking in children while teaching them valuable kitchen skills in a safe and fun environment.


THURSDAYS

-OUTDOOR CRAFTS: Join Miss Ellie for a fun afternoon of outdoor crafts! Spend some time outside, enjoying the nice weather while creating spring and summer themed crafts.

-PERLER BEAD CREATIONS: Perler beads are so much fun! Come learn to make jewelry and other fun crafts using only perler beads.


FRIDAYS

-FRIDAY FIT CLUB: Love to move? Ready to challenge your mind and body? Join Miss Molly for Friday Fit Club! We will have obstacle courses, fitness challenges, games and more. 

-PAINT THE DAY AWAY!: Join Tria for an afternoon of painting fun! In this class, students will explore different ways to paint while having a guided picture to try and paint with the materials given.



Create Bravely Flyer.pdf

Swanton, Highgate, and Franklin families!


Join us for an evening of fun, stories, and 

hands-on activities.

Click on the flyer for more information.

Swanton Summer CR 2024 flyer.pdf
Swanton Summer EX 2024 flyer.pdf

Swanton Crossroads & Explorers 

Swanton Explorers Programs are for 1st - 3rd graders. 

Swanton Crossroads Programs are for 4th - 6th graders.


Swanton Summer Programs 2024

For incoming 1st - 6th graders


July 8 - August 9

Monday - Friday, 8am - 3pm

(half-days only Aug 5-9)

Click on the flyer to learn more and see Program Descriptions Below.

Registration for Summer is now closed.  

Please email Molly Hartman-Lontine to be added to the waitlist.

Swanton Explorers Program Descriptions

Summer 2024 - July 8 to August 9, for Students Entering Grades 1-3

Week One - July 8-12

- CARNIVAL CAMP: AM Camp, PM Camp, or Full-Day Camp for grades 1-6

What will your school's carnival look like? Costumes, celebrations, and parades are just a few events we could dream up. Join us for a creative and colorful week of fun!

- EXPLORERS DANCE CAMP: Afternoons only for grades 1-3

Do you love being creative, learning new skills and performing? This is the class for you! Miss Madison will be teaching dance skills and choreography each day!

Week Two - July 15-19

- ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE CAMP: AM Camp, PM Camp, or Full-Day Camp gr 1-6

Did you know there are over 900,000 islands in the world? Let’s turn our camps into island adventures! From water balloons and beach-themed days to learning about island communities around the world, we will splash our way through five amazing days.

- EXPLORERS DANCE CAMP: Afternoons only for grades 1-3

Do you love being creative, learning new skills and performing? This is the class for you! Miss Madison will be teaching dance skills and choreography each day!


Week Three - July 22-26

- STORYLAND CAMP: AM Camp, PM Camp, or Full-Day Camp gr 1-6

We are bringing your favorite stories and characters to camp! Action and adventure await you each day as we dive into new worlds and stories through games, performances, and outdoor activities. Share your favorite stories and choose your own adventures!

- ACTING & PUPPETRY: Mornings only for grades 1-3

Get ready for a week of acting, storytelling and puppet theater with Virginia Holiman. You will create your own puppets, sets and act out the stories as you prepare for a final performance. 

- DRAMA CAMP: Afternoons only for grades 3-6

Do you love to act and perform? Join MVU student Asher for two weeks of theater camp! In theater camp, you will work on a play to perform in front of other campers at the end of the last week.

Week Four - July 29-August 2

- SURVIVE THE UNIVERSE CAMP: AM Camp, PM Camp, or Full-Day Camp gr 1-6

Where will we travel this year? For five days, you will find yourself in a different place in the universe, where you will experience the place through food, challenges, activities, contests, crafts and more. How will you meet these fun challenges on Earth or in space?

- DRAMA CAMP: Afternoons only for grades 3-6

Do you love to act and perform? Join MVU student Asher for two weeks of theater camp! In theater camp, you will work on a play to perform in front of other campers at the end of the last week.

Week Five - August 5-9

- MORNINGS AT THE REC: Morning Camp only, No Transportation Provided, gr 1-12

MVSD After School and Swanton Recreation are teaming up to offer a week of FREE morning programming! Join us for crafts, games, outdoor activities, and more at Swanton Recreation from 8am - 12pm for MVSD students entering grades 1 - 12. Additional leadership opportunities available for students in grades 7 - 12.  Breakfast, lunch, and lots of fun provided. Families must provide their own transportation; bus transportation is not available.

Swanton Crossroads Program Descriptions

Summer 2024 - July 8 to August 9, for Students Entering Grades 4-6


Week One - July 8-12

- CARNIVAL CAMP: AM Camp, PM Camp, or Full-Day Camp for grades 1-6  What will your school's carnival look like? Costumes, celebrations, and parades are just a few events we may dream up. Join us for a creative and colorful week!

- ROSIE’S GIRLS: Mornings only for grades 5-6  Rosie’s Girls® Afterschool is a trades, STEM, and career exploration summer camp and afterschool program for middle school girls*. Through hands-on learning and a research-based social/emotional curriculum called Power Skills, Rosie’s Girls helps youth break down gender stereotypes, develop self-confidence, build connections, and dream big about their futures. *Rosie's Girls welcomes into our program anyone who identifies as a girl regardless of assignment at birth. Our programs also welcome any youth who are comfortable in a girl-centered space.

- SPORTS SAMPLER: Mornings only for grades 4-6  Join Mr. Nielsen for a fun-filled week of sports and games!  We’ll learn new skills, practice teamwork and spend time with peers.

- WORLD PERCUSSION BOOT CAMP: Afternoons only for grades 4-6  Get ready to take a rhythmic journey around the world! We'll explore the history of percussion instruments, from traditional drums to world music wonders. Learn all about creating awesome rhythms, keeping a steady beat, and playing alongside your new bandmates to music from all corners of the globe. This camp is perfect for anyone who loves to make a joyful noise!

Week Two - July 15-19

- ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE CAMP: AM Camp, PM Camp, or Full-Day Camp gr 1-6  Did you know there are over 900,000 islands in the world? Let’s turn our camps into island adventures! From water balloons and beach-themed days to learning about island communities around the world, we will splash our way through five amazing days.

- SPORTS SAMPLER: Mornings only for grades 4-6 (See Description Above)

- CHINESE CULTURE CLUB: Mornings only for grades 4-6  Join us in learning all about Chinese Culture! The Chinese culture club will have games, art, stories,  a chance to learn a new language and more!

- STEM CAMP: Afternoons only for grades 4-6  Join Mrs. Depatie for two weeks of STEM Camp. This camp will have many fun projects focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math!

- SWANTON STRUMMERS UKULELE ENSEMBLE: Afternoons only, grades 4-6  Calling all music makers! Have you ever dreamed of jamming to your favorite tunes on a ukulele? This class is your chance! Learn the secrets to strumming sweet melodies and chords, and even composing your own songs while also learning a bit of the history and culture of the instrument. Get ready to play ukulele like a pro, jam with new friends, and become a ukulele superstar!

Week Three - July 22-26

- STORYLAND CAMP: AM Camp, PM Camp, or Full-Day Camp gr 1-6  We are bringing your favorite stories and characters to camp! Action and adventure await you each day as we dive into new worlds and stories through games, performances, and outdoor activities. Share your favorite stories and choose your own adventures!

- STEM CAMP: Afternoons only for grades 4-6 (See Description Above)

- DRAMA CAMP: Afternoons only for grades 3-6  Do you love to act and perform? Join MVU student Asher for two weeks of theater camp! In theater camp, you will work on a play to perform in front of other campers at the end of the last week.

- DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: Afternoons only for grades 5-6  Mr D leads the kids on super fun and wild role-playing adventures and the kids absolutely love it!

Week Four - July 29-August 2

- SURVIVE THE UNIVERSE CAMP: AM Camp, PM Camp, or Full-Day Camp gr 1-6  Where will we travel this year? For five days, you will find yourself in a different place in the universe, where you will experience the place through food, challenges, activities, contests, crafts and more. How will you meet these fun challenges on Earth or in space?

- DRAMA CAMP: Afternoons only for grades 3-6 (See Description Above)

- DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS: Afternoons only for grades 5-6 (See Description Above)

Week Five - August 5-9

- MORNINGS AT THE REC: Morning Camp only, No Transportation Provided, gr 1-12  MVSD After School and Swanton Recreation are teaming up to offer a week of FREE morning programming! Join us for crafts, games, outdoor activities, and more at Swanton Recreation from 8am - 12pm for MVSD students entering grades 1 - 12. Additional leadership opportunities available for students in grades 7 - 12.  Breakfast, lunch, and lots of fun provided. Families must provide their own transportation; bus transportation is not available.



Heading to middle school?  Incoming 7th graders can spend the summer at MVU!