Transportation Day
Fire trucks, police cars, ambulances, PACE buses, UPS trucks, and other community vehicles have visited GMPS for children to explore up close.
Two weeks of play, adventure, and favorite preschool memories
End of Year Camps at GMPS
For children who have completed a GMPS 3’s or 4’s class that school year, the fun doesn’t have to end when preschool does.
Our End of Year Camps begin just after Memorial Day and offer two different experiences: Mini Camp, filled with themed days and special visitors, followed by Parks & Crafts, when children head out on foot for a new park adventure each day.
Current GMPS 3’s & 4’s Graduates · Two One-Week Programs · Outdoor Play · Special Experiences
Mini Camp
Tuesday–Friday · 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. · The week after Memorial Day
Each day of Mini Camp has its own theme, bringing new experiences, special visitors, and plenty of time for play throughout our outdoor campus.
Down on the Farm
Animals and educators from Wagner Farm have visited GMPS for hands-on stations where children may grind corn and learn about visiting cows, sheep, chickens, and farm life.
Tell Me a Story
A day centered around stories and imagination, including visits from the StoryBus.
Other Favorite Themes
Super Science · Every Day Is a Holiday · Water Day
There’s no rushing from activity to activity. Children move among open-ended play stations across our outdoor campus, choosing what excites them and returning to favorite experiences again and again.
These are the kinds of days children talk about long after preschool is over.
Parks & Crafts
Monday–Thursday · 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. · The week following Mini Camp
Parks & Crafts is a simple summer tradition our children love.
Each morning, the group walks together to a different local park, where children have time to play, explore, and enjoy being outside with their GMPS friends.
At the park, teachers also bring along a craft or creative project for the children to do together before everyone walks back to GMPS.
A different park. A new project. Plenty of time to play.
It’s a relaxed way to extend the school year with movement, creativity, friendship, and the kind of unhurried outdoor play that makes early summer feel special.
Who Can Attend?
Mini Camp and Parks & Crafts are exclusively for children who have completed a GMPS 3’s or 4’s class during that school year.
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View Current Camp InformationWritten by Karen Coan, M.A. in Education, Director of Glenview Methodist Preschool
Karen has served as Director of GMPS since 2016 and works closely with teachers and families on curriculum, school transitions, behavior guidance, safety, staff development, and program planning.
Last updated: October 2026