For children 8 and up:
The Make-Your-Own-Stuffie Camp is designed to support your child’s creativity and enhance their hand sewing skills. Your child will have the opportunity to design and create their own stuffie using upcycled materials. In addition to dedicated handwork sessions, your child will also have plenty of time for free play (outdoors and inside), quiet time, and trips to the local park and splash pad.
This camp runs from Monday, July 28 to Friday, August 1 and is for children ages 8 and up, who have basic hand sewing skills.
For children 6-9 or 9-12:
The Mountain Bike Adventure Camp is designed to nurture a child’s connection to nature, movement, and self-discovery through the joy of cycling. Inspired by Waldorf education principles, the camp fosters experiential learning, allowing children to develop confidence, coordination, and resilience through hands-on exploration. Just as Waldorf schools emphasize learning through rhythm and engagement with the natural world, our program encourages kids to tune into their bodies, build skills at their own pace, and cultivate a sense of wonder as they ride through forests, fields, and winding trails.
This camp runs from Monday, August 11 to Friday, August 15. Two camps are available to choose from: a 6-9 Year Old Camp (Intermediate Skills) and a 9-12 Year Old Camp (More Developed Skills)
10 spots left
The Make-Your-Own-Stuffie Camp is designed to support your child’s creativity and enhance their hand sewing skills. Your child will have the opportunity to design and create their own stuffie using upcycled materials. Supported by one of Trillium Waldorf School's Handwork teachers, Emma Brennan, they will learn the following techniques:
-simple pattern design
-intermediate hand sewing
-knitting
-braiding
In addition to dedicated handwork sessions, your child will also have plenty of time for free play (outdoors and inside), quiet time, and trips to the local park and splash pad.
This camp for children ages 8 and up, who have basic hand sewing skills.
Camp Ratio: 10 Campers
1 Leader (Adult), 2 Assistants (Teenagers) for the group.
Camp Ratio: 6 Campers / Supervisor.
1 Leader (Adult), 1 Assistant (Teenager) for the group.
12 Kid positions
Camper Requirements: An intermediate bike rider has experience in mountain biking. They are comfortable riding on terrains that included gravel pathways (such as the royal recreations trail), singletrack trails (such as Devil’s Backbone, Mad Hatter, South Park), some technical sections (such as bump, berms or pumps), and can bike with obstacles including roots or small rocks. Campers are expected to be able to bike ride for +2 hours at a fun and leisurely pace throughout a day.
Biking requirements: Lightweight bike preferred (less than 30 lb), front shock preferred, 20” or 24” tire size, hand breaks required, 6-10 speed highly recommended.
Techniques to learn:
Camper Requirements: A more developed rider has experience in mountain biking. They are comfortable riding on terrains that included gravel pathways (such as the royal recreations trail), blue and black diamond singletrack trails at GORBA (such as Fight Club and Phoenix), technical sections (such as bump, berms, pumps, drops, technical terrain features and jumps), and can bike with obstacles including roots, rocks, tight trees, down hills, and tight turns. Campers are expected to be able to bike ride for +3 hours at a moderate pace throughout the day.
Biking requirements: Lightweight bike preferred (less than 35 lb), front shock required, 24” or greater tire size, hand breaks required, +7 gear required.
For this program, participants must have a quality bike and must be able to keep up with a faster moving group. An advanced rider has skills and experience of bike handling, physical fitness, trail knowledge, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of their abilities. Can ride more than 15 kms.
Techniques to learn: Track stands (balancing while stopped), body weight shifts for terrain features, tire splitting, ratcheting, front wheel lifting, where to look while riding (obstacles), riding positions, cornering (learning to lean and look through the corner), forward and backward weight sifts, balance through slow controlled riding, pushing through progressively harder terrain. ((6 Beginner mountain bike skills that can be learned anywhere! : r/MTB)
If you have any questions about our Trillium Summer Camp Programs, please contact Camp Director Jane McRae at camp@trilliumwaldorfschool.com
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PLEASE NOTE: The camp staff will monitor but cannot administer medication. We can store the medication in a designated area and remind your child to take it according to the written instructions. Staff are not responsible for "missed doses" but will do their best to avoid this situation.
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