Waldorf School Orange County Summer Camps are joy in motion, education in merriment, immersion in nature, and the perfect place for children to relish the gifts of summer! Camps are offered for children 2 years of age and older.
Give your child the gift of a Waldorf Summer. Join us!
2024 Summer Camp Sessions
June 24 – 28
July 1 – 3 (Please note, this is a three-day camp!)
July 8 – 12
July 15 – 19
July 22 – 26
July 29 – Aug 2
August 5 – 9
**June 17 – 21 is a bonus week for Early Childhood Camp (not offered for Nursery or Grades 1 – 8)**
Summer Camp hours are 9 am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday (unless otherwise noted).
Aftercare from 1 pm to 3:30 pm is available for an additional fee for Grades 1 – 8 camps (Aftercare is not available for Early Childhood Camps)
Early Years Camp (ages 18 months to 3 years)
Our Early Years (Playgroup) camps are designed for parents and children to attend together. While students are enjoying story, circle, and playtime, caregivers will work together on a special craft. This handmade item will be a beautiful keepsake, for you to keep, during our weeks together.
Nursery Camp (ages 2-4)
Our play-based program follows healthy rhythms of the day and helps to foster the natural unfolding of a child’s capacity for socialization, connection, and independence. Our program with a healthy balance of indoor and outdoor activities awaits your child to splash in the puddles, dig in the mud, and dance in the sunshine.
Early Childhood Camps (Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten age group)
Waldorf Education celebrates the riches of a child’s imagination. In our Early Childhood camp, simplicity is key. Toys are crafted of natural materials and feature beautiful colors and textures to encourage, but not overstimulate, the senses. There is a rhythm each day. We are helping your child build a strong foundation from the ground up. A Waldorf Early Childhood classroom is a sanctuary honoring the notion that a child’s play is their truest work.
First Grade Welcoming Camp (for rising First Grade students only)
This is a special camp dedicated to incoming 1st Grade students, designed to pave the way for a smooth transition from the kinder world to the “grades” side of campus. New friends of WSOC are always welcome. We will explore our campus, enjoy daily walks, and celebrate knowing we are happy, healthy, and comfortable in this new space. Crafts will be created, play will be meaningful and friendships will be made!
Summer Camp Themes for Grades 1-4
Rising 1st Grade Welcoming Camp; Jun-17 – Jun-21
Innoventions & Robotics; Jun-24 – Jun-28
Sunshine Strings: Beginning Strings with WSOC Strings teacher Jessica Haddy; Jul-01 – Jul-03 (Please note, this is a three-day camp!)
Act it Out! Theatre and Drama; Jul-08 – Jul-12
Sports: Strength & Endurance; Jul-15 – Jul-19
“Water” You Waiting For? Jul-22 – Jul-26
Culinary Adventures; Jul-29 – Aug-02
Summer Camp Themes for Grades 5-8
Apple Cake Tale: Felting, Crafting & Puppet Show with Jzin Teng; Jun-24 – Jun-28
Bike Buzz: Secret Destination; Jul-01 – Jul-03 (Please note, this is a three-day camp!)
Unforgettable Summer on the Island of Gogottes: Felting, Crafting & Puppet Show with Jzin Teng; Jul-08 – Jul-12
Deep Sea Palace: Felting, Crafting & Puppet Show with Jzin Teng; Jul-15 – Jul-19
The Groove Academy: Film, Pop, Rock & Strings with WSOC Strings teacher Jessica Haddy; Jul-22 – Jul-26
Sword & Shield: Teamwork on the Battlefield with WSOC teacher Storm Dye; Jul-29 – Aug-02
Culinary Adventures: Feelin’ Foodie; Aug-05 – Aug-09
Questions about Waldorf School Orange County Summer Camps in Costa Mesa?
Please email summerprogram@zlmmc8.com or call (949) 574–7775 Ext. 214
Waldorf School Orange County does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, lifestyle, handicap, disability, age and all classifications protected by applicable state or federal discrimination laws in any of its policies, procedures or practices.
This non-discriminatory policy covers admission and access to and treatment and employment in the School’s programs and activities.
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