What Others Say About the School
We believe you best understand the special nature of the Canterbury Children's Center and the way in which it enriches the hearts and minds of all involved. Here are a few comments from some of our parents, students, and alumni.
"I believe that CCC was my foundation. I am the person I am today because when I was little, I went to CCC and Judy and Bill planted a little seed of love and respect for learning and the outdoors inside of me. As I have grown and evolved, so has the seed.
CCC is such a special place. It is full of imagination, love, caring people, learning and a respect for animals and nature. It is an incredible place and I consider myself so very lucky to have had the opportunity to go to CCC and be taught by such loving and beautiful people like Judy and Bill."
Sarah, former student
"Bill's and Judy's positive outlook along with their talent for seeing the unique potential of each child is an amazing gift. Their teaching builds a love of learning and a strong self esteem that our son still holds today."
Nancy and Rob, parents
"If you are taking the time to read this, then grab your phone right now and call Bill and Judy. You will be giving the gift of a lifetime to your child. The Canterbury Children's Center is truly a magical place where your child's imagination will soar, where your child will be loved for his/her uniqueness, and where your child will gain a centeredness and esteem for self and others that will never fade."
Kathy and Phil, parents
"When I was asked to write about the Canterbury Children’s Center, I had no idea where to begin. How could I write about the place that changed my life, both as a child and again as a young adult returning ten years later as an intern? How could I describe an indescribable place? And how could I ever explain the unexplainable feeling of calm excitement that fills my chest every time I pull up the long dirt driveway? It is far too simple to ever truly explain; you’d have to go see it for yourself.
But, in the meantime, if you promise to understand that the Canterbury Children’s Center is better than anything I could ever describe, I will start with the little things.
- The children learn deep within their hearts that every person is as spectacular and as unique as they are, and that difference should be celebrated instead of molded.
- They learn that you don’t have to win to have fun and that, in fact, most times it’s better when you don’t keep score. They learn how to solve conflicts between themselves without the help of adults.
- They learn that their opinions and questions are valued, welcomed and always important.
- They learn that every drawing they make is worthy of a frame and wall space, and that every poem they write is as good as Robert Frost’s best work.
- They learn that gnomes write on birch bark with berry juice and love to bake cookies, which they also love to share.
- They learn to thank the earth everyday for her gifts and they learn to love dirt and worms and compost. They learn to be fascinated, to be passionate, to be compassionate, to be peaceful.
- They learn that every second they are alive, they are learning, and they LOVE IT.
- They love Judy and Bill and they love each other and they love every person, animal and plant on this earth.
- They cry when they leave because they know that they will never find a place like this again. But they will learn that they can always come back and it will be just as fabulous as they remembered."
Lillie, former student and intern