Walden@Home Summer Camp

Creative writing to teach storytelling and self-expression in the form of poetry, short stories, novels, comics, or screenplays. Kids will get to sample each format, then choose one for their long-term project. 

Stories are the engine of humanity and they will learn to both spot and harness the stories they are a part of, while also being taught the craftsmanship of the art and the power of vulnerable expression.

The camper box will include notebooks (lined and blank), pens and pencils, markers/colored pencils, comic book template printouts, and basic materials for puppet making.

Camp Breathe...is designed to teach our campers the importance of Social and Emotional Awareness. We will reintroduce “Zones of Regulations” and help each student come up with personalized strategies to help them identify their feelings and navigate through difficult moments.  It is important for children to identify and express their feelings with those around them and to be aware of how their behavior impacts others. We will explore the different zones (green, blue, yellow, and red) and discover useful tools to problem solve and self-regulate through engaging activities. Each camper will receive a personalized box filled with materials and ingredients to do art, food for the soul activity, journaling, and other fun activities! 

Dancing Isadora Duncan: An Introduction to Isadora Duncan, Modern Dance Pioneer

"Isadora Duncan" - a poem by Carl Sandbury 

She believed she ran out into storm, rain, sun, and 

became part of them and they were afterward woven 

in her dances.

“The wind? I am the wind. The sea and the moon? 

I am the sea and the moon. Tears, pain, love, bird-

flights? I am all of them. I dance what I am.

"Dancing Isadora Duncan" will introduce participants to the work of  modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan and explore dancing surrounded by nature. Summer is the perfect opportunity to take a cue from Isadora Duncan who was inspired by the world all around us. Her gestures emanate from movements found in nature which is often the first inspiration for young dancers. 

This camp will include a brief look at dance history and the development of modern dance in the early 20th century. If available, students will explore the choreography of Isadora Duncan in their own backyards and other outdoor spaces. Campers can also dance inside or wherever they have space available.

We will meet everyday on Zoom from 10 to 10:45 a.m. to explore Duncan’s signature movements, and learn to combine these movements into a choreographic sequence. Dancers will learn dance technique, choreographic tools and create dance phrases based on the Duncan approach. 

We are working to secure a guest dance artist to share the life and practice of a dancer one afternoon.

A camper box will include practice scarves, silk scarves for costumes (property of Walden), and other games and activities that support the learning of dance and theatre vocabulary. Music and videos will be shared via links through Seesaw.

Creative writing to teach storytelling and self-expression in the form of poetry, short stories, novels, comics, or screenplays. Kids will get to sample each format, then choose one for their long-term project. 

Stories are the engine of humanity and they will learn to both spot and harness the stories they are a part of, while also being taught the craftsmanship of the art and the power of vulnerable expression.

The camper box will include notebooks (lined and blank), pens and pencils, markers/colored pencils, comic book template printouts, and basic materials for puppet making.

Camp Breathe...is designed to teach our campers the importance of Social and Emotional Awareness. We will reintroduce “Zones of Regulations” and help each student come up with personalized strategies to help them identify their feelings and navigate through difficult moments.  It is important for children to identify and express their feelings with those around them and to be aware of how their behavior impacts others. We will explore the different zones (green, blue, yellow, and red) and discover useful tools to problem solve and self-regulate through engaging activities. Each camper will receive a personalized box filled with materials and ingredients to do art, food for the soul activity, journaling, and other fun activities! 

Creative writing to teach storytelling and self-expression in the form of poetry, short stories, novels, comics, or screenplays. Kids will get to sample each format, then choose one for their long-term project. 

Stories are the engine of humanity and they will learn to both spot and harness the stories they are a part of, while also being taught the craftsmanship of the art and the power of vulnerable expression.

The camper box will include notebooks (lined and blank), pens and pencils, markers/colored pencils, comic book template printouts, and basic materials for puppet making.

Dancing Isadora Duncan: An Introduction to Isadora Duncan, Modern Dance Pioneer

"Isadora Duncan"  - a poem by Carl Sandbury 

She believed she ran out into storm, rain, sun, and 

became part of them and they were afterward woven 

in her dances.

“The wind? I am the wind. The sea and the moon? 

I am the sea and the moon. Tears, pain, love, bird-

flights? I am all of them. I dance what I am.

"Dancing Isadora Duncan" will introduce participants to the work of  modern dance pioneer Isadora Duncan and explore dancing surrounded by nature. Summer is the perfect opportunity to take a cue from Isadora Duncan who was inspired by the world all around us. Her gestures emanate from movements found in nature which is often the first inspiration for young dancers. 

This camp will include a brief look at dance history and the development of modern dance in the early 20th century. If available, students will explore the choreography of Isadora Duncan in their own backyards and other outdoor spaces. Campers can also dance inside or wherever they have space available.

We will meet everyday on Zoom from 10 to 10:45 a.m. to explore Duncan’s signature movements, and learn to combine these movements into a choreographic sequence. Dancers will learn dance technique, choreographic tools and create dance phrases based on the Duncan approach. 

We are working to secure a guest dance artist to share the life and practice of a dancer one afternoon.

A camper box will include practice scarves, silk scarves for costumes (property of Walden), and other games and activities that support the learning of dance and theatre vocabulary. Music and videos will be shared via links through Seesaw.

This will be a week-long class devoted to learning about the history of art in nature and creating our own works with both found objects in nature and natural objects that can be bought at any grocery store (i.e. oranges and limes for print making). This will limit the class materials needed to just a few basic items such as: Simple acrylic or tempera paints in desired colors, glue sticks, markers or colored pencils, and paper that can be painted on. 

Activities will include but won’t be limited to collaging with materials found around students' yards, in parks,  and on trails. 

Creative writing to teach storytelling and self-expression in the form of poetry, short stories, novels, comics, or screenplays. Kids will get to sample each format, then choose one for their long-term project. 

Stories are the engine of humanity and they will learn to both spot and harness the stories they are a part of, while also being taught the craftsmanship of the art and the power of vulnerable expression.

The camper box will include notebooks (lined and blank), pens and pencils, markers/colored pencils, comic book template printouts, and basic materials for puppet making.

PEARLS: Self-Discovery and Confidence Workshop for Adolescent Girls

Name: PEARLS: Purpose Evolving, Affirming Rituals, Loving Self Purpose: We provide a safe nurturing space for adolescent girls to explore their identities, strengthen their friendships, and learn about their emotions and nervous systems in an age appropriate, fun way.

Hands-on camper box included:

• Clam Cards (set of flash cards that allow members to weigh in during discussions by showing front/back of card with images that correspond to “Yes” “No” “I don’t know yet”)
• Magazine (a workbook we designed with educational quizzes, illustrations, journaling prompts, and free space for members to express themselves creatively and explore concepts from the course)
• Decorations for box (sequins, markers, glitter, etc)
• Essential oils Assorted tea

The Sketching and Painting Camp is a week-long camp in which kids will have opportunity to learn how to do portrait classes, abstract watercolor painting activities, as well as mixed media art. The camp is formatted to accommodate kids ages 5 to 9 who are eager to make visual art.  Art materials needed for the art activities will be noted in registration.