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Explorers

Ages 7-9 (rising 4th graders)

The Explorers will focus on a different theme throughout each week, experienced through a variety of activities and projects taking place in the classroom and outdoors on our playing fields, woods, and pavilion. Following the rhythms of a Waldorf classroom, focused activities will be balanced with free play-time and opportunities to run and play! Campers should bring daily snack and lunch.

Hours

Drop-off: 8am
Full-day pick up: 3pm

Note: Aftercare options are not currently scheduled, but may be possible if there is sufficient interest – please indicate on your registration if this is something you would use.

Pricing

Full-day: $310/week

Note: Registrations of 2 or more weeks (per camper) will automatically discount camp tuition by 10%.


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Weekly Projects and Adventures

June 15 – 19

Just Add Water

Nothing better than water on a hot summer day! Children in this first week of CWS Summer Camp will explore water play in many forms, including building and racing boats from recycled materials; watercolor painting; making a moveable boat picture; hunting for treasure in the sand; and making homemade lemonade!


June 22 – 26

Outdoor Explorers

Students will learn how to build and light a one-match fire, learn to tie basic knots (some of which we’ll use to make bracelets), build forts, identify trees on campus, learn hiking safety, and hear fire and tree stories from indigenous people from across the globe.


June 29 – July 3

Where the Wild Things Are

Campers will hear stories of animal rascals; plan, stage, and narrate a short play; and make an animal-themed paper mache mask for the final performance at 2:30pm on Friday.


July 6 – 10

Fiber Arts

Hear stories of enchanted fish from around the world; dye silks, create an “under the sea” scenery with felted fish and watercolor painting; learn a puppet play that will be performed at 2:30pm Friday.


July 13 – 17

Farm to Table

Prepare simple meals from around the world using regional flavor trinities (such as Mirepoix and Sofrito); bake lavender shortbread cookies; plant a container of edible flowers to take home; make a cookbook; work in the garden. (All cooking nut-free and vegetarian).


July 20 – 24

Creative Re-engineering

Upcycle your recyclables and trash (Bring in what inspires you!) into a creation all your own. Then, when you need to get out in the woods, play in a creek (dam building anyone?) or build a fairy house.


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If you have any questions regarding CWS 2020 Summer Camps, please contact our Enrollment Director, Sarah Pevehouse, at 434-973-4946 ext.102 or enrollment@cwaldorf.org. 

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