Our summer and vacation programs provide childcare based on the ideals of Waldorf education for parents who work or seek enrichment or socialization for their child. A Waldorf-trained Program Director oversees the programs, supervised by the College Chair. For more information call the Camp Director at 503-654-2200 x460.
Vacation camps will be offered on the dates indicated provided that a minimum of seven children are registered by the deadlines. Pick up registration forms for each camp at the main school office. They will be available a month before the camp. We offer camps during Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, February Break and Spring Break and the summer.
2011 PWS SUMMER CAMP, July 11-August 18
6 week camp for children entering kindergarten-5th grade. Register by June 21 for the discounted rate of $150 for whole days and $100 for half days. After June 21 the rate goes up to $165 and $115.
Each camp will run Monday-Thursday from 8:30-3 pm with the option of half-days until 12:30 pm. The children are together in a mixed-age group for much of the day though we separate into two age groups for certain activities, as well as for story and rest time.
This fun and craft-filled camp follows a daily rhythm, familiar to Waldorf schools. Each week’s theme features activities inspired by the summer season and plenty of time outdoors. The children will be able to experience a relaxed pace during our summer camps, work on crafts projects, and play alongside children of different ages.
We offer a wholesome mid-morning snack daily. The children bring their lunches and we eat outside in the school’s courtyard area. During the week we will care for the garden, have water play in the afternoons, storytelling (for grades children), and story and rest time for kindergarten children. We will go on walking field trips on Wednesday mornings.
Contact the Camp Director at 503-654-2200 x460.
Weekly Themes
Week 1 July 11-14- making wooden boats to float down the creek
Week 2 July 18-21- puppet show and movable picture books
Week 3 July 25-28 - outdoor exploration
Week 4 August 1-4- working with clay
Week 5 August 8-11- handwork creations
Week 6 August 15-18- medicinal salve-making
12th Annual Summer Music Camp held at Portland Waldorf School
Orchestra, choir, and Jazz band for students entering grade 3-8. August 15-19, 2011. 9 am-1 pm, camp. 1-5 pm, aftercare. Camp includes choir, string orchestra, band, stories, music games, individual and group practice, music composition, music appreciation, outdoor activities, and performance on Friday. The camp is taught by the PWS Music Department teachers.
Questions, contact Corey Averill 503-654-2200 x216 or singandbow@comcast.net
Brochure and registration form available at PWS. Download Brochure
