Glen Urquhart School‎ December Vacation Break Program - December 18-21!

Vacation Break Program - December 18-21 in Beverly MA

Need some first-week-of-break, mom-and-dad-are-not-on-vacation-yet fun? Sign your kids up for the FUN@GUS Vacation Break Program - join us for one day or all four!

Every day at FUN@GUS K-6 kids will enjoy activities throughout the Glen Urquhart School campus, including outdoor adventures, science explorations, games, arts, cooking, and more! Every day will include different activities. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily fee is $80, all four days $280.

Learn more at https://www.gus.org/extended-day-and-gus/vacation-break-programs

The December Vacation Break Program will run Monday through Thursday, December 18-21. The program is for grades K–6 and is open to the community.

Chess Wizards Program! 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., with a full day option

Enter into the magical and exciting world of chess with Chess Wizards! You will participate in epic chess games, fun and interactive lessons, tournaments, team matches, trivia, and more! Our specialized classes are a blast for everyone as young as kindergarten and as old as sixth grade. Whether you’ve been playing chess your whole life and want to improve, are brand new to the game, or just want to have a fun experience with your friends, Chess Wizards is the place for you!  Bring a lunch and enjoy an afternoon of recreational activities with FUN@GUS until 4:00 p.m. Learn more about Chess Wizards.

Chess Wizards Program fee: $180
FUN@GUS half-day fee: $40 per day

Register TODAY!

FUN@GUS Program! 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., sign up for one day or all four!

Every day we will enjoy activities throughout the GUS campus, including outdoor adventures, science explorations, games, arts, cooking, and more! Every day will include different activities. We will welcome the winter solstice enjoying fun-filled days with friends!

FUN@GUS daily fee: $80
Sign up for all four days: $280

Register TODAY!

All programs are led by GUS faculty and Chess Wizards instructors. Full day participants bring a lunch; we will make our snacks as a part of the program. Drop off as early as 8:30 a.m. and pick up as late as 4:30 p.m.

When: 
Monday through Thursday, December 18-21
Phone: 
978-927-1064 ext. 131
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