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

Join Miss Hannah in relaxing morning walks in the forest, foraging wildflowers and leaves to press. We will also learn about flowers and the many ways we can craft with them such as making wreaths, arrangements, and pressed flower art. Campers will learn just how truly magical flowers are and get to make creative pieces to bring home with them and cherish. 

Hannah Haizlip is a Kindergarten assistant teacher at Emerson Waldorf School. She has spent the past 3 summers flower farming at two local farms. She is looking forward to meeting campers this summer and sharing her love for flowers, crafts, and being out in nature. 

Ages 7 - 10  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

Does your child love crafting and creating? Join Hannah McKinnis for a week of all things creative. Campers will have the opportunity to knit, crochet, sew, weave, and more during this week of fun. They will get to choose a larger project (or two) based on their interests and skill level. 

Hannah McKinnis attended Emerson Waldorf School for 13 years, and graduated from Guilford College in 2020. She has wanted to work with children for as long as she can remember and has loved getting to know all the children over the last four years. She has always enjoyed handwork and the outdoors and is excited to explore both further this summer.

Ages 7 - 10  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

Mindfulness, Movement, and Nature offers a week-long experience designed to nurture both body and mind through a variety of nature-inspired activities. Campers will engage in gentle yoga sessions to cultivate strength, flexibility, and relaxation. They'll explore the natural world with guided observational walks through the forest and gardens on campus. Campers will have the opportunity to express themselves through creative crafts using natural and reusable materials. Throughout the week, we will practice integrating mindfulness into our daily lives. Mindfulness, Movement, and Nature camp fosters a harmonious blend of movement, reflection, and creativity, empowering kids to find balance, build self-awareness, and connect with the natural world in a meaningful way.

Madelyn Bircher works in Early Childhood at Emerson Waldorf School. She is passionate about nature, conservation, and reusing resources to make something new! She is looking forward to sharing ideas with campers this summer.

Ages 8 - 12  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

Join Ms. Atula in exploring the world of herbs and the ways in which they can be used! From herbal sun oils & creating herbal tea blends to salves & sachets, we will learn how to create herbal magic. In the mornings we will spend time in the garden learning about the plants known for their medicinal properties and use them in our creations. Our afternoons will be spent with our elbows in alchemy. Together we will soak up the wisdom quite literally and each day bring home a little bit of something special. 

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 8 - 12  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

In a week of outdoor crafting, campers will use natural materials to create their own special crafts. We will forage most of our materials during nature walks in the forest. Activities will include pinecone angels, kindness stones, flower crowns, and leaf-rubbing collages. Campers will use their creative skills, grow in their connection to nature, and most importantly, have loads of fun! 

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 10 - 14  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

Are you ready to rev up your creativity and fuel your engineering skills? Our 5-day RC Car Summer Camp is designed for students who love hands-on learning and the thrill of racing! Participants will explore the exciting world of remote-controlled (RC) cars by building their own vehicles, fine-tuning them for speed and performance, and engaging in friendly competitions. Each day brings new challenges and opportunities to innovate, from assembling the basic components to modifying and optimizing for advanced races. Whether you’re a beginner or a budding engineer, this camp is your pit stop for learning and fun!

Day 1: Introduction & Basics of RC Cars

• Learn the fundamentals of RC cars, including their components (motors, servos, batteries, and controllers).

• Assemble a basic RC car kit with guidance from experienced instructors.

Day 2: Design & Customization

• Explore customization techniques to personalize your car.

Day 3: Speed & Performance

• Dive into advanced topics like gear ratios, suspension, and aerodynamics.

• Learn how to swap out equipment to enhance speed, durability, and maneuverability.

Day 4: Track Mastery & Problem Solving

• Test your car on various terrains and tracks.

• Troubleshoot issues and adapt to challenges through hands-on problem-solving activities.

Day 5: Race Day Extravaganza

• Compete in a series of races and obstacle challenges to showcase your skills.

• Celebrate achievements with awards for creativity, engineering, and performance.

Learning Objectives:

1. Engineering Fundamentals: Understand the mechanics and electronics behind RC cars, including motors, wiring, and chassis assembly.

2. Problem-Solving Skills: Develop critical thinking and troubleshooting skills through hands-on projects and real-time adjustments.

3. Creativity & Innovation: Foster creativity by designing and customizing RC cars to reflect individual style and improved functionality.

4. Teamwork & Collaboration: Enhance communication and teamwork through group challenges and collaborative projects.

5. STEM Applications: Apply concepts from science, technology, engineering, and math in a practical, engaging, and fun environment.

Ages 12 - 15  |  8:30am - 3pm  |  $340

Dungeons & Dragons provides a collaborative storytelling experience that encourages creativity, problem-solving, social interaction, and a sense of community, allowing players to immerse themselves in a shared narrative while developing their characters and overcoming challenges together. Our quest will begin in the world of Krynn (Dragon Lance Campaigns), nearly 300 years after the last of the Dragon Wars. Adventure and heroism await in a world torn asunder.

Each adventurer will 

• craft and create their own character

• choose and paint their own character figurine

• create daily sketches of our adventures for a keepsake graphic novel

For our time together, students will need

• a healthy snack and lunch

• a water bottle

• a positive attitude

Brandon Kohn grew up playing Dungeons & Dragons and has a passion for fantasy novels and role playing. He is also a class teacher at Emerson, an experienced story teller, and an adventurer at heart. Brandon lives with his family in Mebane and spends his free time exploring our beautiful state. Brandon is looking forward to bringing a new generation of wanderers and quest seekers into the realm of fantasy gaming.