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American Montessori Society
Celebrates 100 Years of Montessori Education
March 1 - 4, 2007 New York City



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Tours

Schools and Other Favorite Spots in NYC

Take a big bite of the Big Apple! Explore unique Montessori school options available in and around New York City while discovering—and savoring—some of the treasured attractions that make this city great. You’ll have ample time during each school visit to explore programs, environment, and materials. All tours include bus transportation to a school or schools except Tour 8, which combines a curriculum workshop with a subway, walking, and tasting tour of city neighborhoods.

Thursday tours depart from and return to the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square. Note that bus tours are expected to return to the hotel around 2:30 p.m., but travel times cannot be guaranteed. Tour 8 will end at noon.

Tour requests will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

When registering for a tour, be sure to indicate your tour preference (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8). After registering, you will receive
a tour ticket which you will need in order to board your tour bus for Tours 1 – 7 or to join Tour 8, the walking tour. If you participate in Tour 6, you will also need a photo ID to enter the United Nations.

All tours except Tour 8 include lunch.

 

Tour 1 - Princeton Montessori School
Tour 2 - The Albrook School
Tour 3 - Montessori Childrens Center at Burke, The Cloisters
Tour 4 - Park West Montessori School, American Museum of Natural History
Tour 5 - Riverside Montessori School, Lunch at Carmines
Tour 6 - The Family School, United Nations
Tour 7 - Brooklyn Heights Montessori School, Micro Museum
Tour 8 - New York City: Exploring Diversity
  • Pre-Conference Sessions

    AMS is pleased to offer high caliber pre-conference session on Thursday, March 1.

    These sessions are designed to enhance your conference experience. You must pre-register for the pre-conference session. Seating is limited.