"We chose Four Winds to keep the wonder and beauty of childhood alive in our children for as long as possible."
— Parent
Summer Camps
Over the summer, Four Winds Waldorf School offers several special “Waldorf-style” camps, open to the community at large. All camps are conducted at our school, with the exception of our Outdoor Adventure Camps, which include various off-site locations (see details below).
Our unique camps and excursions for 2010 are described below.
To participate in these programs, please complete and submit our registration form.
Note: Dress for the weather and bring food for a mid-morning snack and water bottle. Students enrolled in the Outdoor Day Camp ending at 2:30 should also bring a sack lunch. Please administer sunscreen before arriving. A Minimum five children will be required for each camp session. All sessions have maximum sizes. So please register early. Cancellation Policy: 25% non-refunded registration fee with less than one week notice.
Discounts Available:
Sibling Discount: 15% for second, third and fourth child in the family.
Bring-a-friend Discount: both you and your friend will receive a 15% discount if you register together and register by May 31st, 2010. Please note your friend’s name on your registration form in the space provided.
2010 Early Childhood Summer Camp
Children will experience circle time, songs, stories and activities in our spacious outdoor play area. There will be a theme for each week. Four Winds early childhood faculty will be leading the camp this summer. Sign up for individual weeks or sign up for all six and get a 10% discount ($600 for all six weeks). Weeks 1 through 3 will be led by Cynthia Vargas. Weeks 4 through 6 will be led by Angela Palmquist. Both are currently assistants for our mixed age kindergarten classes.
2010 Improvisation Camp
Participants will have fun experimenting with dramatic play through games and movement, and various ways to act out stories and songs. John Keeney teaches fifth grade at Four Winds and brings years of acting and theatre experience in Chicago, along with his musical talents.
2010 Devil's Lake Climb, Hike and Canoe Trip
Our woodworking teacher, Bruce Cooper, will be leading the trip. Enjoy spectacular scenery and a full range of recreational activities at Devils Lake State Park, located 2 miles south of Baraboo and about 40 miles northwest of downtown Madison, WI. Three days and two nights of camping, hiking and canoeing, including a day of rock climbing with an experienced leader from Essential Skills Outdoor School.
2010 Grades Outdoor Camp (Ages 8 and up)
Explore and learn about the outdoors through hiking, cooking over a wood fire, canoeing, water exploration and more. Instructors Thea Olsen and Angela Palmquist will share their combined knowledge and love of the outdoors with an exciting week of educational and fun experiences. Suggested reading for parents: The Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv.
2010 Performance Music for Strings Camp
Bring your music skills to a new level as you work with our wonderful Orchestra teacher, Honna Austin. Ms. Austin received her B.F.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in Violin Performance and Painting. She went on to receive her M.F.A. from Cornell University and her Suzuki Teaching Certificate from Ithaca College under Stanford Reuning. Honna has taught privately for more than twelve years and currently teaches music at Four Winds Waldorf.
2010 Summer Parent-Child Class
Meet twice a week and enjoy our beautiful outdoor space and indoor classrooms through plenty of play time, circle time with songs, rhymes and stories. Instructor Christine Benton teaches a Four Winds Parent-Child class and has finished Lifeways Early Childhood Training. She is ready to share her enthusiasm with this group this summer.
2010 Performance Arts Camp
Calling all Thespians, clowns and acrobats! During the first part of the day, campers will hone their acting and performing skills. For the second half of the day, you have a choice! In Circus Arts, you will learn acrobatics, juggling and other circus skills. If you choose Sets & Costumes, you will work on the sets and costumes for the Performance Arts Camp Performance on Friday July 30th. The whole community will be invited and the school will host an overnight campout on school grounds after the
2010 Early Childhood Outdoor Camp
Explore and learn about the outdoors through hiking, cooking over a wood fire, canoeing, water exploration and more…. Instructors Thea Olson and Angela Palmquist will share their combined knowledge and love of the outdoors with an exciting week of educational and fun experiences. Suggested reading for parents are The Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv.
2010 Early Childhood Spanish Language Camp
Learn Spanish language and culture through interactive games and activities, plays, songs, and stories. Native speaking and experienced Spanish instructor, Maria Elena Bisabarros will share Latin American culture. Senora Bisabarros grew up in Spain, has a Ph.D. in Spanish language and literature and has taught for more than 20 years.
2010 Grades Spanish Language Camp
Learn Spanish language and culture through interactive games and activities, plays, songs and stories. Native speaking and experienced Spanish instructor Maria Elena Bisabarros will share Latin American culture. Seńora Bisabarros grew up in Spain, has a Ph.D. in Spanish language and literature and has taught for over 20 years.