Events

Where learning is doing, and becoming.

Experience life at Maine Coast Waldorf School firsthand. Meet the people who make our school extraordinary – our faculty, students, and parents. Explore our campus and facilities, and discover why our students are excited to come to school each day. Select an event below or contact our Admissions team to begin.

Early Childhood Open Houses

Friday, October 6 from 9 - 10am - Register
Saturday, November 4 from 9 - 10am - Register
Join us for our annual Fall Faire immediately after the Open House on Sat, November 4. More details below.

At Maine Coast Waldorf Early Childhood Program, small children build big worlds. Our beautiful environment encourages learning through doing and gives young children the freedom to follow their natural curiosity. Experience a morning with our Early Childhood at an upcoming Open House.

Walk Through the Grades (1 - 8)

Wednesday, November 1 from 9 - 11:30 am - Register

At Maine Coast Waldorf School, students build on their natural capacities for questioning, challenging and creating to ensure that the joy of learning remains second nature for life. Our grades 1 through 8 curricula will unfold as you tour our facilities and experiences classes in action. Register now.

High School Open House

Saturday, September 30 from 10 am - 12 pm - Register
Wednesday, October 18 from 5 - 7 pm - Register

Here, academic rigor meets the natural process of becoming: where curiosity and wonder grow into independent thinking, creativity, social responsibility, and success. See it for yourself during our tour, panel discussion, and individual conversations with faculty and students.

Contact Us

We look forward to seeing you on campus!

André S. F. van de Putte
Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management
207-865-3900 ext. 103

Rebecca Dobrow
Admissions Assistant

Community Events

Maine Coast Waldorf School is a vibrant community offering frequent enrichment opportunities, social gatherings and access to our beautiful grounds. We hope that you will join us at an upcoming event.

Upcoming Events

Kim John Payne: Fri, September 29

Emotional and Social Resilience to further our sense of belonging
Friday, September 29 from 7 - 8:30pm
Merriconeag Hall in the Community Hall

As we slowly come out of the pandemic crisis, how can we equip our young people with the tools to come back into balance and restore their sense of safety and trust in the world? Kim John Payne presents a free parent workshop, The "I" of the Needle. Learn the tools to coach your child or young adult to respond effectively, manage their emotions in social situations, and recognize their own self-worth.

Kim’s down to earth, witty wisdom, not to mention his expertise, make his talks engaging and fun.

Meet the Presenter
Kim John Payne, M.Ed. is a leading Waldorf educator in the US, UK, and Australia. A consultant and trainer to over 230 U.S. independent and public schools, Kim John Payne, M.ED, has been a school counselor, adult educator, consultant, researcher, educator and a private family counselor for twenty seven years. Continue reading.

Join Us
This workshop is free and open to the public. No registration is required. The Community Hall is located on the Maine Coast Waldorf School campus at 57 Desert Road in Freeport. Once you arrive to campus, continue to the end of the driveway and park in the last parking lot. The Community Hall overlooks this main parking area.

Inkblot Writing Contest

Inkblot Writing Contest
Open to all Maine students grades 4 - 12
Submissions accepted October 1 - 15

Inkblot Writing Contest is open to any Maine students in Grades 4 through 12 in the 2023-2024 school year. Students are warmly invited to participate in Fiction and Poetry categories for each of the following age groups - Grades 4 - 5, Grades 6 - 8, Grades 9 - 12.

Get the details

Join us for the Reception

A public reception celebrating all entrants and awarding prizes will be held on Thursday, November 16 at 6pm at Maine Coast Waldorf School in Freeport. Prizes will be awarded to winners and runners-up in each age category for Fiction and Poetry. We welcome all families and guests of entrants, teachers, and friends to join us. No RSVP needed.

Fall Faire: Saturday, November 4

Fall Faire
Saturday, November 4 from 10am - 2pm
Maine Coast Waldorf School

Enjoy the magic of the Maine Coast Waldorf School community as we celebrate the season together. The Fall Faire is for families, friends, neighbors and guests of all ages. The day features children’s crafts, outdoor games for all, music, puppetry, face painting, delicious foods, a book fair, and more!

Early Childhood Open House
We are hosting an Early Childhood Open House from 9 - 10am. We warmly encourage families attending the Open House to stay for the Fall Faire, and experience our community. Learn more about the Open House.

What to Expect
There is no general admission or activities fee. Stop by our Falling Leaves Cafe for baked goods, coffee, soups, chili, and bread or visit our crepe station. All food service is cash only. Children should bring coins to shop in the Squirrel’s Attic, and quarters to select a treasure from the Pocket Person’s cloak. Cards will be accepted in the School Store and book fair.

The Fall Faire is rain or shine. This celebration is open to the public, and all are welcome.

Parking
Our campus is located at 57 Desert Road in Freeport. From Interstate 295, take Exit 20 (Desert Road). Travel 1.2 miles west. You will turn left into our driveway for all Faire activities. Parking is available at the end of this driveway. For additional parking, turn right off of Desert Road to arrive at our Early Childhood campus (60 Desert Road, Freeport, Maine 04032).

Foundations of Waldorf Education: January 2024

Foundations Of Waldorf Education
January - March 2024
Weekly sessions on Saturday mornings

This course is intended for faculty, parents and anyone interested in learning more about what makes Waldorf education a unique and holistic practice. Registration is open publicly. Sessions are Saturdays from 10am - 12pm on the following dates: January 20, January 27, February 3, February 10, March 2, March 9, and March 16. All classes are hosted at Maine Coast Waldorf School. Click here for registration details.

Learn more

Families enrolled at Maine Coast should refer to the school app for our comprehensive calendar. Our Parent Association is also very active with a robust lineup of family experiences and adult socials.

Our Campus

We are located at 57 Desert Road in Freeport, Maine. Our 75 acre campus features outdoor classrooms, play forests, trails, and gardens.

Aerial Tour

MCWS has been a great experience for our children, especially our eldest in middle school. The school's focus on compassion, curiosity, responsibility and interpersonal skills has really fostered maturity in addition to love of learning.
- Parent of Maine Coast Waldorf School students