Dear Westside Waldorf School Families,
I hope this letter finds you all not only safe and well but happy and thriving. As the end of the school year approaches, many of you may have turned your mind to your summer plans, and what will happen for camp at the Westside Waldorf School.
As of this time and after much consideration, and prioritizing our community's health and well-being, we are sad to announce the cancellation of this year's on campus in-person summer camps.
The decision has been made to cancel Early Childhood camp for nursery, kindergarten, and incoming first grade students. However, it is with great happiness I am able to announce that Grades Camp for incoming 2nd – 6th graders will take place virtually with online activities during regular camp hours for all scheduled camp sessions.
Families already registered for EC Camp (or Grades camp who may not wish to enroll in Virtual Camp) will be issued a full refund. You may also elect to apply the camp costs to tuition for the 2020 – 2021 school year (please reach out to me directly if so).
Virtual Grades Camp will be an enriching experience that we are confident will provide a happy and safe alternative to in-person camp, bringing community and joyfulness into the homes of our camp families. Supply baskets will be sent to families each week that will include camp t-shirts, activity supplies, and surprise goodies that will make campers feel as though they are right beside Miss Sarabeth and I. The cost of camp will be reduced by 50% ($255) to account for the changes of a virtual camp environment.
Strings Camp with Miss King will also take place virtually at a reduced rate during the original session dates. Miss King is excited to bring learning about music, playing instruments, and even crafts to a fun virtual space. More details on Strings Camp will be available soon.
You may be asking, what will an online summer camp look like?
Pacific Coast Virtual Camp will take place from 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily, with a morning circle and songs and breakout activity sessions. Live Zoom sessions will be mixed with at-home activities, each fitting the theme of the camp session, from cooking to games to crafts, with screen time not to exceed the appropriate amount for each grade level. Special guests, such as Hara Lewis of the Creative Actor’s Studio, will join camp to bring their special gifts to each session of camp.
Registration for Pacific Coast Virtual Camp is open as we speak. Please e-mail me at
bjohnston-kosher@wswaldorf.org
if you would like to begin enrollment, or if you have any questions whatsoever about our new plans for summer.
I thank the whole community for their support and positivity as we continue the camp preparation process and wish wellness and happiness to you and your families!
With gratitude,
Brenna Johnston-Kosher, WWS Camp Director
