We are so excited to welcome two incoming teachers for the 2016-2017 school year!

Returning to Fair Acres after taking some time off to start a family, Erika Gray will be teaching in the Younger 3’s class with Ms. Anina — and, Ashley Lawton, who is new to the Fair Acres family, will be teaching with Ms. Tracy in the Pre-K classroom. We are so happy to welcome them both!

Learn more about Erika and Ashley in their bios, below…

Erika Gray

Erika Gray lives in Marstons Mills with her husband Jason and son Mason. Erika has been a preschool teacher for 15 years and joined the Fair Acres team in 2010. After spending 4 wonderful years in the Pre-K program, she took some time off to start a family. She is so excited to be back and will be co-teaching in the Younger 3’s classroom. In her free time, Erika enjoys cooking, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

Ashley Lawton

Ashley recently graduated from Bridgewater State University majoring in Early Childhood Education and Care with minors in Communication Studies and Special Education. She lives in Sandwich with her parents and three younger sisters. When she is not teaching she enjoys bringing her dog Lola to the beach, being outdoors, reading the latest Nicholas Sparks book, and spending time with family and friends.

It takes a team! Meet the rest of the Fair Acres staff!

Please join us Saturday, June 4th, from 1-3 pm for our annual Family Appreciation Day and Open House!

Fair Acres Country Day School & Summer Day Camp
35 Fair Acres Drive
Marstons Mills, MA 02648

Take this opportunity to share the Fair Acres experience with your friends and family…

Come meet our incredible staff, tour the school and grounds, learn about our advanced curriculum and summer camp program!

As an expression of our appreciation to all current and future Fair Acres families, we will be offering an afternoon of fun-filled activities for the whole family, including:

• Unique arts & crafts
• Bounce house
• Drone flight demo by “Captain” Cam Larson
• Face painting
• Summer camp games with camp counselors
• “Full STEAM Ahead” activities with Ms. Jen
• Snacks

The day will also feature:

• One-Day Referral Program – when a current family refers a new family for registration, both families will receive a 50% discount on September’s tuition for the 2016-2017 school year!

• Summer Camp Raffle – all families in attendance will be automatically entered into a raffle to win a free week of camp!

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you and your family at this very special event!

The Fair Acres Staff

For more information and driving directions, please click here.

Fair Acres Country Day Camp runs for eight weeks, through the months of July and August. Camp opens at 7:30 am, Monday through Friday, with the camp program beginning at 9:00 am. The camp program ends at 3:30 pm and extended care is available until 5:00 pm. Campers range in age from 4-11 years and are grouped according to their age. Camp runs in two week sessions with most campers choosing multiple sessions throughout the summer.

Fair Acres Summer Camp is all about fun! Throughout the day, campers participate in a wide range of activities which include:

• Field Games
• Arts & Crafts
• Swim Lessons
• Playground Play
• Court Sports (tennis, basketball, hockey, etc.)
• “Specialty Days”
• Water Activities
• Nature Exploration
• …and more!

Good ol’ camp fun is the main theme throughout the summer with all of our activities and programming. Campers will rotate from one planned activity to the next with their counselors. All activities are planned for the week by the lead counselors and reviewed by the camp director to ensure quality programming. Campers pack a lunch and drink daily as well as a bathing suit and towel. Fair Acres provides plenty of water breaks during the camp day and requires that all campers have sneakers to ensure their safety during daily activities.

Fair Acres encourages parents to visit camp and experience the same enjoyment and excitement that campers get. Your child will make lasting friendships, learn all about what it is to be a camper and most of all… they will look forward to coming back the next day!

Specialty Programs:

• Color Wars
• Water Day
• Talent Shows
• Private Swim Lessons
• Campfire Nights

2016 Summer Camp Rates:

• $595.00 Per Session (2 weeks) – Camp ends 3:30 p.m. (pick up 3:30)
• $635.00 Per Session (2 weeks) – Camp & extended day (pick up 5:00)
• $495.00 Per Session (2 weeks) 2nd child – Camp ends 3:30 p.m. (pick up 3:30)
• $550.00 Per Session (2 weeks) 2nd child – Camp & extended day (pick up 5:00)

The sessions that your child is registered for are binding and payment will be due. A $65.00 non-refundable registration fee plus $595.00 or $635.00 is due at the time you register your child for Fair Acres Summer Camp. The $595.00 or $635.00 will be applied to your child’s last attending session. You will be invoiced by mail on June 1st, 2016 for the remaining sessions registered.

2016 Summer Camp Registration Form

Learn more about our summer camp programming here!

We are all looking forward to another great summer at Fair Acres!

Easter Egg Trivia: The tradition of using colored eggs to celebrate the onset of spring began 5000 years ago in Persia, around 3000 B.C.  On the first day of spring (the spring equinox), the Persians would exchange dyed eggs!

Uncover some unique Easter egg decorating tips here.

Wishing all of our families a very happy Valentine’s Day from Fair Acres!

At a very early age, children recognize the power of poetry, and its ability to inspire emotions. It is especially fun to create poetry around holiday themes, when children are excited to make cards for their loved ones…below, is a selection of Valentine’s Day songs and poems you may enjoy sharing with your children that might inspire them to come up with some of their own beautiful sentiments. The three-line haiku (five words/seven words/five words) is a great way to start!

Valentine’s Day Songs, Poems & Fingerplays for Kids

Five Little Valentines

One little valentine said, “I love you.”
Tommy made another; then there were two
Two little valentines, one for me;
Mary made another; then there were three.
Three little valentines said, “We need more.”
Johnny made another; then there were four
Four little valentines, one more to arrive;
Susan made another; then there were five.
Five little valentines, all ready to say.
“Be my valentine on this happy day.”