Our Early Childhood Summer Camps offer a play-filled rhythm inspired by Waldorf education. Young children spend much of their days outdoors in our beloved Sun and Moon Park, listening to nature fables, enjoying storytelling, exploring free play, creating nature-based crafts, and soaking in the magic of summertime. Give your child a place to wander, wonder, and grow—join us for a season of joyful outdoor play.

Please Note: Campers who turn 6 on or before June 1, 2026, will join Grade School Camp rather than Early Childhood Camp.

Full Days | 8:30am – 3:30pm | $450/week
Half Days | 8:30am – 12:30pm | $375/week

What to Bring

Full Day Campers - Snack & Lunch: please pack a healthy snack and lunch for your child and water bottle filled with water.

Half Day Campers - Snack: please pack a healthy snack for your child and water bottle filled with water.

A sun hat, extra clothing, extra sunscreen and rain gear. We will be playing outside even if it rains.

Please make sure to put sunscreen on your child(ren).

Rest Time

Full Day campers will rest during the day. Your child does not have to nap but may lay down quietly and rest on their cot. As part of healthy development of the young child who is 3-6 years old daily rest time allows the brain and whole body restored after play.

Additional Information

Early Childhood campers must be potty-trained in order to attend.

Weather permitting there may be a sprinkler-play day. Campers may be asked to bring wet-proof clothing and a towel.

Grade School Summer Camps are all about fun, adventure, and week-after-week excitement. Each week brings a brand-new themed camp, inviting students to experience fresh activities, explore new skills, and keep the excitement all summer long. From creative challenges to outdoor adventures, every week promises something different.

WEEKLY CAMP THEMES

Week 1: Puppetry Workshop
(June 15–18)

Join us for a creative week of puppet making, storytelling, and imaginative play! From 8:30am – 12:30pm, campers will create puppets, explore character and movement, and bring stories to life through hands-on artistic fun. Children enrolled in the full-day option will enjoy lunch followed by supervised free play and activities in our play yard or indoors, weather permitting.

Week 2: Gardening
(June 22–26)

Join longtime Chicago Waldorf School teacher and master gardener Patricia Holdredge for a creative week of gardening, nature exploration, and hands-on outdoor fun! From 8:30am – 12:30pm, campers will explore planting, pollinators, garden care, and the natural world through hands-on experiences in the garden. Children enrolled in the full-day option will enjoy lunch followed by supervised free play and activities in our play yard or indoors, weather permitting.

Week 3: Knitting
(June 29–July 3)

Join longtime Chicago Waldorf School handwork teacher Patricia Holdredge for a creative week of handwork, crafting, and hands-on artistic fun! From 8:30am – 12:30pm, campers will explore handwork projects using natural materials while building creativity, focus, and practical skills through meaningful making. Children enrolled in the full-day option will enjoy lunch followed by supervised free play and activities in our play yard or indoors, weather permitting.

Week 4: Art Camp/Zine Making
(August 10–14)

Step into a creative week of art making, storytelling, and zine creation! From 8:30am-12:30pm, campers will explore drawing, collage, writing, layout, and bookmaking as they create their own handmade zines filled with original ideas, images, and stories. Children enrolled in the full-day option will enjoy lunch followed by supervised free play and activities in our play yard or indoors, weather permitting.

Week 5: Handwork - Wool
(August 17–21)

Join us for a creative week of wool! From 8:30am - 12:30pm, campers will work with soft natural fibers as they explore wool-based projects that build creativity, focus, fine motor skills, and the joy of handwork. Children enrolled in the full-day option will enjoy lunch followed by supervised free play and activities in our play yard or indoors, weather permitting.

Week 5: Djembe Drums
(August 24–28)

This camp week is all about rhythm, music, and movement through djembe drumming! From 8:30am-12:30pm, campers will explore rhythm, listening, and ensemble playing as they learn the power of making music. Children enrolled in the full-day option will enjoy lunch followed by supervised free play and activities in our play yard or indoors, weather permitting.

Please Note: Campers who turn 6 on or before June 1, 2026, will join Grade School Camp rather than Early Childhood Camp.

Full Days | 8:30am – 3:30pm | $475/week
Half Days | 8:30am – 12:30pm | $400/week