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

This whimsical Waldorf-inspired camp invites young adventurers to explore the magic of nature through hands-on, creative activities. Campers will embark on nature walks, observe the wonders of the outdoor world, and immerse themselves in crafting projects inspired by the wonderful forest around us. They will build and fill greenhouses using repurposed materials and design fairy and gnome houses around campus to welcome our wonderful garden helpers. This camp fosters a deep connection to the environment, encouraging imagination, teamwork, and environmental stewardship while nurturing the spirit of play and wonder.

Madelyn Bircher works in Early Childhood at Emerson Waldorf School. She is excited to share her love of nature, fairies, and crafting with the wonderful campers this summer! 

Ages 7 - 11  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

In this fun adventure, campers will create a magical handmade book inspired by the natural world – filled with secret compartments to store pebbles, shells, and other treasures. Using natural dyeing techniques, stenciling, embroidery, and storytelling, campers will spend a week inspired by the outdoors. We will use tea, soymilk, acorns, and dirt to add color to fabrics. We’ll sew, paint, stamp, and sew. Campers will come home with a one-of-a-kind handmade keepsake.  

Jill Moffett is an educator, writer, and fiber artist. She teaches language arts at EWS, and fiber arts at the Carrboro ArtsCenter. She lives in Chapel Hill with her family.

Ages 8 - 12  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

Anything can turn into a musical instrument when you use your imagination! Led by music educator and violist Elias ‘Mr. G’ Gross, students in this camp will create their own musical instruments while learning about wind, percussion, and string instruments, exploring musical foundations of pitch and rhythm, and playing together as an ensemble. Students will design and create instruments from recycled materials representing instruments from each instrument family of the orchestra. No musical experience is required to join this band! Students will present an informal concert at the end of camp and take home all of their creations. 

Ages 8 - 12  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

Join us this summer for an action-packed Flag Football Camp designed for kids ages 8-12! Campers will learn the fundamentals of flag football, including throwing, catching, and teamwork, through interactive drills and skill-building exercises. Each day, participants will put their skills to the test in friendly scrimmages, where they can practice strategy and good sportsmanship. This camp will be a fun and supportive environment that emphasizes safety, growth, and confidence on the field. 

Samantha Roehrighas been teaching English for 12 years in North Carolina. She has coached several sports including basketball and soccer.

Ages 8 - 12  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

Explore, discover, and create delicious treats and appetizers from around the world! Campers will learn the art of sourdough bread making, Semla from Sweden, Rasa Malai from India, and good old southern pie, to name a few! From grinding wheat berries into freshly stone ground flour to powdering spices in a mortar & pestle, campers will get to use traditional tools and techniques that have a long culinary history in each culture. Let's get baking!

Atula Sakhihas 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  |  $272

Campers don't have to take themselves too seriously in order to benefit from this skills camp — we will still have lots of fun! They will enjoy working hard and challenging their existing self-beliefs in order to improve their skills. This week will focus on dribbling skills, in-game moves, and basketball IQ awareness as well as defensive skills and schemes. A great camp for those who are looking to improve their overall skill of the game of basketball while making some new friends. Each day we will track the progress of each camper so they can have an overall understanding of how they can continue to grow. Certificates will be given to each participant at the end of the camp. 

Coach William Davis is the middle school basketball coach for EWS and has coached basketball in the area for the last 8 years. His focus is always towards growth, enjoyment, and knowledge of the game.