Housatonic Valley Waldorf School in Newtown (40 Dodgingtown Rd.) is now enrolling for Day Summer Camp for children ages 3-14. Offering two groups—Explorers for 3- to 6-year-olds and Artists for 6- to 14-year-olds—HVWS Summer Camp is the perfect place for natural and exciting summer fun! Led by caring and talented educators, HVWS Summer Camp invites children to enjoy the summer through participating in a variety of fun activities to suit all interests, including arts and crafts, gardening, games, and nature walks. Campers will also learn how to communicate effectively, resolve conflicts peacefully, and work together as a team.
Day Summer Camp Programs run Weekly, June 16 through August 8th from 9AM-3PM each day with extended care options for an additional fee.
Explorers (PreK-1st Grade) play with water and mud; participate in group games; enjoy organic gardening; and make arts and crafts related to the theme of the week using natural materials such as wool, beeswax, silk, wood, etc. Campers follow a simple daily rhythm that provides a sense of trust and ease while kids explore nature, make new friends, and learn new skills.
Artists (Grades 1-8) are more capable of challenging themselves physically and socially. The goal of the day summer camp is to provide opportunities that meet older campers developmentally in a safe, natural environment.
Questions? E-mail Camp Director, Marcela Perez, at camp@waldorfct.org.
About Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, located in Newtown, Connecticut, offers authentic, accredited Waldorf education spanning parent-child classes through pre-k, elementary, and middle school, as well as after-school programs, extended care, day summer camp, and many lectures and community events. While Waldorf Education turned 100 in 2019, we remain the only Waldorf grade school in Connecticut. Our families travel from across Connecticut including Newtown, Bethel, Danbury, Ridgefield, and Redding, CT, as well as Westchester County, New York to attend our independent day school. At the Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, we believe wisdom begins with wonder. Education is not just a matter of memorization and test taking. Students learn through experience. In addition to being a private elementary and middle school, we also provide opportunities for early childhood development, including play-based preschool and kindergarten programs. While we specialize in child-centered learning during school hours, we also offer extended care and day summer camp opportunities to give kids something fun to do. More info at https://www.waldorfct.org/.
“I enjoy how Waldorf focuses on the whole child and experiential learning. I believe Waldorf Education helps foster self-confidence and inner strength in the child. Teaches beyond academic knowledge – teaches valuable life skills and gives a sense of community.” ~ Grade School Parent
