Two Weeks Only! Registration is open!
Enjoy the outdoors AND maintain literacy improvements made during the academic school year!
Age Range: Entering 2nd - 5th Grade in Fall 2026
Instructors: Greer Lanzet-Ourian (aka Ms. GLO, the MWS Educational Support Director and certified Literacy Specialist) and Jennifer McKinley (MWS Garden Teacher and certified Waldorf Instructor).
Literacy Time: reading, writing, and playing literacy games that activate prior knowledge and keep students’ minds fresh and ready for a great start to the 2026-27 school year. We engage in creative play and challenges that improve self-confidence and stretch growth mindsets.
Outdoor Time: gardening, scavenger hunts, hikes and creek walks, creating books from natural resources, and romping around the gorgeous 10 acre campus of the Marin Waldorf School!
Group Size: < 16 Students
Hours: 9am - 3pm
Cost per student: $650
G - Gardening R - Reading O - Outside exploration W - Writing
Schedule:
9-9:15 Arrival
9:15-9:35 Morning Circle
9:35-10:25 Group 1 Literacy & Group 2 Gardening
10:25-10:40 Snack
10:45-11:30 Group 1 Gardening & Group 2 Literacy
11:35-11:55 Reading Buddies
12-12:30pm Picnic Lunch (Includes wash up before and clean up after)
*Everyone use Bathrooms
12:35-2pm Nature Hike (Includes a stop for a pre-packed snack and treasure collection for books)
2-2:45pm Book Making Time
2:45-3pm Clean up, Pack up, and Pick up!
What to Bring:
A hat with a brim (for sun protection)
Sunscreen - on your child and extra for their backpack
Daily snack
Daily lunch (that does not need to be warmed-up)
Water bottle (water only, please)
Comfortable clothes that can get dirty/wet, and layers!
Comfortable walking shoes
THURSDAY: A favorite fruit, water shoes (we will have a creek day)
“Our daughter had a magical week at Camp GROW! She loved being outside in the garden, doing creative plant-themed crafts & journaling in the shade, and learning more about words in a fun, inspiring atmosphere. The creek walk and neighborhood plant walk were special highlights. As parents we felt this camp was not only enjoyable for our daughter but really benefited her development... it was worth every penny!””
“Our son had the most wonderful and expansive time at Camp GROW this summer—exploring the garden, connecting with nature and his peers, and returning home each day with joyful stories of play, creativity, and interactive literacy. We witnessed so much growth, magic, mind expansion and happiness in him throughout his time there. We are deeply grateful for this experience and can’t wait to return next summer. Camp GROW is a truly special place for children to learn, grow, and thrive!”
Please note: Cancellations subject to a $250 cancellation fee through May 2, 2025. Cancellations after this date will result in forfeiture of the entire fee.
