SUMMER CAMPS
2022
youth program participants playing games // photo by Dave Hage
youth program participants // photo by Dave Hage
Weaving Earth is excited to offer two weeklong summer camps for youth, ages 6 to 14! If you’re new to Weaving Earth, welcome! And if you are already familiar with us, welcome back. 🙂
As educators, we are passionate about working with young people. In all of our youth programs, the local ecosystem is the classroom. The woods, creeks, meadows, hills, plants, and animals come magically alive through exploration, interaction, and storytelling. We value curiosity as a guide for growth, and we strive for a cultural environment in which the youth learn to collaborate and support each other. As a part of this cultural environment, we aim to nurture a commitment to equity and eco-social justice.
These one-week camps will emphasize play and exploration. It’s a time to unwind, unplug, and replenish ourselves through close contact with the wonders of summer!
I. OUR APPROACH TO EDUCATION
We organize our curriculum into four interrelated pillars. While we present these pillars as distinct, we want to emphasize that they are fluid and always interconnected in practice. That fluidity is symbolized by the water at the center. To learn more about how we approach education with kids, visit our Wild Tenders page.
EARTH INTIMACY
PRAYERFUL ACTION
CO-LIBERATION
EMBODIMENT
II. CAMP DETAILS
We are running two summer camps for youth ages 6 to 14. You can sign up for one or both weeks. Full details below, followed by an application at the end of the page!
1. DATES
WEEK 1: JUNE 13 – JUNE 17
WEEK 2: June 20 – June 24
2. TIME
9 AM – 3 PM
3. LOCATION
GREEN VALLEY FARM AND MILL
3. ENROLLMENT
Depending on enrollment, we plan to have 1 or 2 cohorts with a maximum of 12 participants each. We will do our best to group kids by age within each cohort. If you have friends who are also applying and you would like to be in the same cohort, please indicate that in your application.
summer camp participants playing games // photo by Dave Hage
III. PRICING AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
We offer a sliding scale tuition for these Summer Camps.
$350
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$450
The true cost per participant for this camp is approximately $390. We offer this range because we know that some families can afford to pay a bit more and some need to pay a bit less. Our hope is that this will average out in a way that helps us to meet our organizational needs.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
If your family isn’t able to pay on this sliding scale, please indicate that in your application and we will do our best to meet your needs. For questions about financial assistance, please contact Kayla Douglass.
Donations
If your family is able to pay beyond the sliding scale and would like to make a donation to our scholarship fund, you can indicate that in your application — we would be grateful for your support! Any money you contribute above $450 will be considered a tax-deductible donation and we will send you a donation receipt for your records.
ready to apply?
illustrations by Lara Birchler
STEP 1
Complete an online application (see below). If you are applying for more than one child, you must complete a separate application for each individual.
STEP 2
Keep an eye on the email address you used in your application! If we have any questions about your application, we will contact you there.
STEP 3
If you are accepted, we will send you online registration paperwork and payment instructions. All paperwork and payments must be completed within one week of your acceptance — if we haven’t received them, we will open spots up to the waiting list.
