Our Programs
Parent-Child Playgroup (Spring Session)
Our Parent-Child Playgroup is for children under 3 1/2 and their caregivers. This group activity gently familiarizes young children to social interaction and nature while enhancing their motor development, imagination, and literacy foundations through songs and magical storytelling. We maintain a tranquil, intimate environment by keeping the class size small.
Playgroup meets every Wednesday, April 3 - May 29 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. The cost is $225 for this enriching 9-week session. Space is limited and given on a first-come-first-served basis dependent upon completed registration and receipt of payment.
Example of Playgroup Rhythm
Gentle start with play
Circle time - songs and movement
Free play - (caregivers participate in handwork led by Playgroup Leader)
Come together for a snack (families bring individual snacks - tea will be provided)
Storytelling
Early Childhood
Early Childhood
Our Early Childhood teachers create a warm, naturally beautiful environment in a home-like setting. Days allow ample time for play, both indoor and outdoor. Children participate in purposeful tasks throughout the day, such as cooking, cleaning, gardening, washing, crafting, and more. At circle time, children participate in seasonal verses, songs, stories, and games. The storytelling curriculum also helps children develop a strong foundation for literacy in the grades. Our students grow and develop through exposure to artistic offerings, such as puppet plays, live music, drawing, watercolor painting, and beeswax modeling.
Strong daily and weekly rhythms encourage balance, coordination, and important gross-motor and fine-motor skills. They also support each child’s imagination, sense of wonder for the world, and reverence for life.
The school day includes snack and lunch time, and an afternoon rest for full-day students.
Elementary School
Madison Waldorf School offers an experience-based and holistic education to elementary school children. Each Class Teacher leads the class in morning main lesson, music, and extra skills lessons. Special subject teachers instruct the students in Spanish and German, handwork, games/physical education and Pentathlon (for fifth graders). Play block is an important part of the year for each class. Classes enjoy several field trips and community outings each year.
Middle School
The Waldorf middle school curriculum engages students in the scientific process of exploration, logical reasoning in conceptual mathematics, and the study of codified systems of governance. The visual and performing arts are integrated into daily classroom work. Classes go on several field trips each year.
Middle school students at Madison Waldorf School study either Spanish or German.
At the end of their middle school years, students prepare a capstone project and go on an extended class trip.
Summer Camp
CAMP OF THE ELEMENTS
Madison Waldorf School is offering Camp of the Elements for children entering grades 1 - 6. Camp will be held Monday through Thursday each week and provides a wholesome environment with lots of outdoor time, nature, play, arts, and crafts. Each week is themed around one element: Fire, Earth, Air, and Water. Explore one element or all four— campers can attend any combination of weeks. Camp of the Elements is composed of up to 15 campers per session and led by our Camp Director and 2 camp counselors.
Weekly Themes:
July 8 - 11: Fire — FULL waitlist only
July 15 - 18: Earth — FULL waitlist only
July 22 - 25: Air — FULL waitlist only
July 29 - August 1: Water — FULL waitlist only
Camp Hours: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Weekly Camp Rate: $315 (invoice sent soon after)
SUMMER IN THE GARDEN
Madison Waldorf School’s early childhood summer camp is all about the magic of early childhood. This camp is for children ages 3 to 5, full of whimsical storytelling, lots of outdoor exploration, simple crafts, and songs each day of the week. The camp is composed of up to 8 campers lead by a Camp Counselor and Assistant Teacher.
2 week session available Monday - Thursday
(you may sign up for one week or both)
July 8 - 11 — FULL (waitlist only)
July 15 - 18 — FULL (waitlist only)
Camp hours and weekly rate:
Full day - 8:30 am - 3:30 pm - $315 per week
(includes a rest time in the afternoon)
Half day - 8:30 am - 12:30 pm - $250 per week