Summer has a way of softening everything: the pace, the noise, the busyness that fills our school year days. At Carmel New Church School, we believe that this quieter season is not just a break from learning. It is a season of learning all on its own. As families settle into the slower rhythm of July, we want to encourage you to embrace the unhurried moments that summer offers. A walk through the forest. A conversation at the dinner table that goes longer than expected. A rainy afternoon with a good book and nowhere to be. These are not wasted moments; they are the moments where children grow in ways a classroom cannot always reach.
The Gift of Boredom
It might sound surprising coming from educators, but we believe boredom has real value. When children are not entertained, directed, or scheduled, something remarkable happens: they create. They imagine. They solve problems, tell stories, and build worlds out of whatever is in front of them. At CNCS, we see this creativity flourishing in our classrooms every day through hands-on, child-led learning. Summer is your opportunity to let that same spirit run freely at home!
Faith in the Everyday
Summer is also a wonderful time to weave faith naturally into the rhythm of family life. Take a walk and notice the beauty of creation together. Read a story before bed and ask your child what they think it means. Pray together not just at mealtimes but in the car, at the beach, in the quiet moments before sleep. At CNCS, faith is not a subject: it is a way of seeing the world. Summer is a beautiful opportunity to practice that together as a family.
Our Forest Trail is Open!
We are thrilled to share that our brand-new Forest Trail, right here at 40 Chapel Hill Drive, is open to our community! Walk it with your family and keep an eye out for our resident Merlin nest! Parking is available in our school lot. (Please respect the Summer Camp program and children)
“Faith rising out of love is like light from the sun in spring, when everything grows and flourishes.” Emanuel Swedenborg
We wish all of our CNCS families a beautiful, restful, and joy-filled July. Slow down, soak it in, and know that we cannot wait to welcome you back in September!
