Interested in a wonder-filled experience for your child this summer?
Welcome to our Grades Waldorf inspired Summer Camps!
Nourish your child’s inherent connection to nature and enliven a sense of wonder! Children can explore their creativity through art, crafts, and immersive outdoor play. Each day, campers will engage in hands-on activities that inspire artistic expression while learning to appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Through storytelling, crafting, and outdoor adventures, children will develop their social skills, self-confidence, and a love for learning in a supportive and joyful environment. The gentle rhythm of Waldorf education carries the campers throughout their day, ensuring a balance of activities. Come and experience the magic of summer with us!
Your child will enjoy:
- Exploring nature
- Making new friends and deepening existing relationships
- Plenty of time for creative free play
- Fun-filled activities
- Learning and practicing new skills
- Creating art projects with natural materials
- A consistent rhythm
There are five weekly themes that repeat twice. Campers are welcome to attend both sessions, as they will be slightly different. Rising 2nd-8th grade campers are invited to attend. Older campers are welcome to take leadership roles by becoming Junior Camp Assistants.
Serving children 7 years old (rising 2nd graders) to 13 years old (rising 8th graders)
Summer Camps Days & Times
- Tuesday-Friday
- 8:30 am -2:30 pm
Location
- 6029 Gold Meadows Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
- For directions click here
Available Themed Week Sessions
- Week 1: June 10 - 13 -- Funky Fiber Fun
- Week 2: June 17 - 20 -- Creative Play Drama Camp
- Week 3: June 24 - 27 -- Nifty Knitting
- Week 4: July 1 - 4 -- Not-So Serious Science Camp
- Week 5: July 8 - 11 -- It’s All Fun and Games!
- Week 6: July 15 - 18 -- Funky Fiber Fun
- Week 7: July 22 - 25 -- Creative Play Drama Camp
- Week 8: July 29 - Aug 1 -- Nifty Knitting
- Week 9: Aug 5 - 8 -- Not-So Serious Science Camp
- Week 10: Aug 12 - 15 -- It’s All Fun and Games!
Weekly Cost per Camper
- Current Families $275
- New Families $300
- Week 1 & Week 6: Funky Fiber Fun
Join this camp to explore different ways we can use natural fibers. Each day we will play in nature and create projects using a variety of mediums. We will sew, wet felt, work with natural dyed wool, and learn how to weave. - Week 2 & Week 7: Creative Play Drama Camp
Join us for a fantastical week as we bring fairy tales and fables to life. Campers will explore developing characters, coming up with exciting challenges, collaborating on creative solutions, establishing new imaginary worlds to play in, and writing scripts. Our week will culminate in a one-of-a-kind unique production created by the campers. - Week 3 & Week 8: Nifty Knitting
Join other campers who want to take their knitting to the next level, or start this handcraft from scratch! During the week, campers will plant dye wool and then create a beautiful project of their choosing. There will be stories about animals and all things fiber. Campers do not have to have prior knitting experience. - Week 4 & Week 9: It's All Fun and Games!
Join this camp for an action-packed adventure where campers will dive into the world of card games, board games, word games, water play, and outdoor games galore. Every day, campers will laugh, learn, and make new friends as they explore the strategy and excitement behind their favorite games.
- Week 5 & Week 10: Not-So Serious Science Camp
Join us for a week of fun science crafts, experimentation, and play! Any level of science knowledge or enthusiasm is welcome; our goal is to blend play with exploration of phenomena and the natural world. During the week, campers will explore science concepts through designing and creating crafts such as plant observation, water floats, and nature mandalas and puzzles. We will also enjoy daily outdoor free play and storytelling in the beautiful nature surrounding the school.
- 8:30-9:00: Arrival on campus for outdoor walk/run/play
- 9:00-10:15: Stories, activity set up
- 10:15-10:45: Organic, whole grain snack
- 10:45-12:30: Free Play, Craft, Clean up
- 12:30-1:00: Lunch (brought from home)
- 1:00-1:30: Additional Stories and Activity Support
- 1:30-2:30: Outside play
Send your child with these items each day:
- Water shoes, rain boots or closed toe and heel sandals (shoes must be worn at all times)
- A change of clothes they can get dirty and wet in
- Sunhat
- Sunscreen (if preferred)
- Inside shoes (snug slippers that stay on feet)
- Nutritious lunch packed in a basket or cooler
- Please avoid prepackaged foods with artificial ingredients–no chewing gum
- Go-gurts and healthy bars are allowed
- Reusable water bottle
Payment Options
- In order to secure your spot, payments must be made
- Payments must be made a minimum of 2 weeks prior to each summer camps session
- Current CSLC families may pay for the summer camps in their Gradelink portal: gradelink.com
- Other payment options for all participating families are:
- Venmo - please contact the office at (530) 642-9903
- Cash or Check payments must be dropped off at Cedar Springs Learning Center in the upstairs office either in person or drop off in the black mailbox by the front door of the upstairs office.