Each week will include art, movement, play, and visits to the farm!

Week 1: Earth’s Canvas (June 22-26)
Step into a world where nature is the teacher and the land is our playground. This week, we treat our 22-acre campus as a living studio, discovering that art is hidden in every leaf and shadow. Children will gather botanical dyes, sketch the secret life of the gardens in their nature journals, and sculpt with treasures found along the trail. Through scavenger hunts and plant exploration, we'll build a deep, joyful bond with the environment, learning to see the extraordinary in the everyday.

Week 2: The Artist Within Note (June 29-July 2) (no class on July 3rd)
This week is an immersion into the tactile magic of the arts. Children step into the role of the creator, feeling the cool weight of clay between their palms and watching the vibrant dance of watercolor on paper as they discover their own inner artist. Beyond the studio, we’ll bring our imagination to the outdoors with large-scale chalk murals and find our flow through grace in rhythm and movement. By celebrating the creative journey rather than just the final piece, we honor each child’s unique spark in a sunny, supportive community.

Week 3: Celestial Seasons (July 6-10)
This week, we turn our gaze to the great rhythms that shape our world, exploring the beautiful cycles woven through nature. From the rising and setting of the sun to the waxing and waning of the moon, children will discover how patterns of light, shadow, and time guide life on Earth. Through playful exploration and creative expression, we’ll uncover the steady heartbeat of the seasons.

Week 4: The Living Laboratory (July 13-17)
This week invites children to explore the world through curiosity and a sense of wonder. Rather than focusing on predetermined results, students engage in playful activities that highlight transformation and the magic of cause and effect. From discovering the science of light and pigment through color exploration to engaging in natural alchemy with simple transformations, children become young scientists. The focus remains on the beauty of the “how” and “why,” fostering a spirit of discovery in a lively, sensory environment.

Week 5: Farmer Steve and Friends (July 20-24)
Why do we have a llama? What is Atticus’s job, and where is Chicken Little? This week, we are thrilled to have our Gardening and Farming Teacher, Stephen Payne—“Farmer Steve”—sharing his love for our land and its creatures. Children will develop a deep connection with our farm animals, looking closely at their unique habits, personalities, and behaviors. By exploring how animals communicate and joining Farmer Steve in his daily rounds, children build a sense of friendship and stewardship with every creature.

Week 6: Forces of Nature (July 27-July 31)
This final week invites children to explore the foundational forces of our world—earth, air, fire, and water. Through hands-on activities and outdoor play, students engage with these elements in imaginative ways, from working with tactile clay to crafting projects inspired by the midsummer sun. Whether exploring the wind through movement or enjoying the cooling gift of water play, the week focuses on harmony and balance.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Given the unique nature of our programs and the subsequent staffing requirements to ensure a successful and enriching experience for students, Sacramento Waldorf incurs substantial non-recoverable costs and expenses in planning and preparing for the Summer Program. You may cancel for a full refund within 48 hours of enrolling. After this period, you incur cancellation fees based on the date of cancellation. Before April 30, you may cancel for a refund of monies paid towards the Summer Program less a cancellation fee of 50% per enrollment week. From May 1 on, there are no refunds upon cancellation.