Ages 4 - 6  |  8:30am - 1pm  |  $240

Childhood Magic Aftercare: 1 - 3 pm  $100

Arts, crafts, nature walks, outdoor free play, water play, storytelling, and more led by our early childhood staff from Emerson Waldorf School. Campers will enjoy the outdoors and have fun on our awesome Kindergarten playground! We will offer campers the opportunity to splash in our wading pools every day, so please plan to send them with a bathing suit and towel. Parents can also “opt in” for the additional aftercare from 1:00-3:00, which will include a quiet rest time after we splash. We will send a complete list of suggested items for campers to bring before camp begins.

Ages 6 - 8  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

Welcome to our summer camp designed exclusively for adventurous campers who love the great outdoors! We will immerse ourselves in the wonders of nature as we embark on daily hiking excursions, learning new skills such as map making, painting walking sticks, and teamwork. We will observe mushrooms, plants, and animals while hiking. Each day promises new challenges and discoveries. We will go on several field trips to local parks to experience new trails.

Samantha Roehrig has been teaching English for 12 years in North Carolina. She has always had a passion for the outdoors. She loves going on hikes with her toddler to explore.

Ages 8 - 11  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

Embark on an exciting journey through the vibrant cultures of Latin America at our immersive summer camp! This hands-on program is designed for kids to explore the rich traditions, history, and diverse cultures of Latin America through a variety of fun and educational activities. Campers will

• Experience the thrill of classic Latin American games, learning the cultural significance behind each one.

• Dive into the flavors of Latin America by cooking and tasting traditional dishes. Learn about the ingredients, history, and regional variations of these delicious foods.

• Sing along to lively Latin American folk songs and rhythms, including popular tunes from different countries. Learn the stories behind the songs and how music plays an essential role in Latin American culture.

• Journey through the rich folklore of Latin America as we share stories of ancient myths, legends, and fairy tales from diverse cultures, from the Aztec and Maya to indigenous communities in the Andes and the Amazon.

• Create traditional arts and crafts that reflect the artistic traditions of the region and offer campers a chance to express their creativity.

With hands-on activities, games, music, food, and storytelling, this camp offers an unforgettable opportunity to explore and celebrate the cultural diversity of Latin America. Get ready for a summer filled with learning, fun, and discovery!

Fernanda Brito-Munoz is from Chile, and she currently teaches Spanish for first through eighth graders at Emerson Waldorf. She is excited to share her culture and childhood memories with children this summer.

Ages 9 - 13  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

In Nature Journaling camp, campers will start off the week by making our own paper and binding our own journals. Throughout the week we will learn how to journal observationally and draw what we see, press flowers, and read and share poetry and stories about nature. Writing about nature can help us recenter our lives around beauty, wonder, and curiosity. Practicing journaling can also help us learn skills such as reflection and observation. 

Ella Craddock is currently a student at Appalachian State University in Boone. She is an education major and aspires to become a teacher. Ella attended Emerson Waldorf from 1st to 4th grade and loves the outdoors, art, and school! 

Ages 9 - 14  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

In this fiber arts camp we will explore ancient Japanese traditions such as shibori and silk painting. Campers will learn techniques for applying resist and colors to the silk. Silk is known for its quality of taking on dye beautifully and creating vibrant colors. Campers will gain confidence and skills in natural dyeing on silk and learn how to bring their ideas to life on fabric! Campers will come away with  a lovely piece of wearable art.

Atula Sakhi has had a life-long passion for the arts. She had a career in the world of fashion before she began teaching art classes to children. Atula and her family moved to Chapel Hill in 2019 for friends and community. She previously served as art director for a local private school and currently teaches at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, as well as leading art clubs at the Expedition School in Hillsborough.

Ages 10 - 15  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

A bicycle doesn’t seem like a simple machine, but with a few tricks and some common tools, you can fix and build your own! Join Elias “Mr. G” Gross for a hands-on journey through basic bicycle mechanics. Students will learn how to strip a bicycle down to its component parts and build a working bicycle from the frame up. Students will learn how to use common bicycle tools safely and will learn how to diagnose common bicycle problems. Students will test out their new bikes on campus at the end of camp and can choose to keep or donate their finished project. This camp will include two field trips to the Recyclery in Chapel Hill. Please pick up your camper on the last day of camp in a vehicle large enough to take a bicycle home!