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Nature Nurtures Summer Camp

Joyful play, friendships, and discovery unfold on 75 acres of forests and fields, ready for adventure.

Maine Coast Waldorf School invites children ages 3–6 to Nature Nurtures camp, where joyful outdoor play fills the mornings from 9a to 1p on our rural Freeport campus.

Campers explore forests, fields, and gardens, building forts and fairy houses, enjoying woods walks, and creating nature-inspired crafts. Storytelling, picnics, and shady rests round out each day of discovery and fun.

Camp Registration

The weekly registration fee is $290 per child, unless otherwise listed below. Register for three weeks or more for the same child and save 10% on your total registration fee.

Children enjoy forest play on a seesaw at a Waldorf early childhood summer camp in Freeport, Maine.

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Registration Form

Required

Nature Nurtures Summer Camp is for ages 3 - 6 years. 

Space is limited to maintain a gentle, unhurried environment. To reserve your spot, submit the form below. If your desired week(s) are available, you will receive an email regarding billing.

Your registration is confirmed once payment is received.

All weeks are $290 per child unless otherwise noted.

If a session must be canceled due to low enrollment, you will be informed by June 1st.

Please select desired week(s)requiredIf registering for three weeks or more for the same child, a 10% discount is available.
If registering for three weeks or more for the same child, a 10% discount is available.
Child's namerequired
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Last
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Wellness & Safety

Does your child have any special dietary needs?required
Does your child have any allergies or medical issues?required
Add another child/sibling for the same week(s)?
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Last
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Wellness & Safety

Does your child have any special dietary needs?required
Does your child have any allergies or medical issues?required

Parent/Guardian(s)

Emergency Contacts

Primary Emergency Contact must be an adult who is not already listed as a Parent/Guardian.

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Must contain only numbers
Participants with any severe allergies or medical issues requiring medication must submit a separate Permission & Release: Administration of Medication form. Do you need this form?required
I authorize summer program staff to re-apply sunscreen if necessary.required
Did your family participate in Nature Nurtures camp last year?required

Terms of Participation

My child(ren) (named above) has/have permission to participate in all summer program activities. I understand that these activities may include certain risks, and I assume these risks on my own behalf and on the behalf of my child(ren.)

I authorize Maine Coast Waldorf School (MCWS) to administer any medications listed on the Permission & Release: Administration of Medication form and acknowledge that my child(ren) will not be provided any medication I have not authorized. I further authorize MCWS to secure medical or other treatment for my child(ren) at my expense if my child(ren) is/are accidentally injured or taken seriously ill during the camp day.

I recognize that MCWS's summer program is a fully outdoors program, including the restroom facilities (a portable toilet); I confirm that my child(ren) is/are fully toilet trained.

I authorize MCWS to use my child(ren)'s photo or likeness in promotional or informational materials which may be distributed to the general public.

In consideration for my child(ren)'s participation in the summer program activities, on my own behalf and on the behalf of my child(ren) and our heirs, personal representatives and assigns, I hereby agree not to sue and to waive, release and discharge MCWS and its affiliates, officers, directors, agents, employees and volunteers, of and from any and all claims, causes of action and damages, which arise out of, or are connected in any way, directly or indirectly, with my child(ren)'s participation in Maine Coast Waldorf School's summer program, including, but not limited to, any claims of negligence.

Terms of ParticipationSelecting this box serves as your electronic signature
Selecting this box serves as your electronic signature

Contact Us

Please contact Maine Coast Waldorf School's Business Office Manager, Melissa Hoy, with enrollment questions at 207-865-3900 ext. 101 or mhoy@mainecoastwaldorf.org. 

Nature Nurtures Camp takes place on the Early Childhood campus of Maine Coast Waldorf School, located at 60 Desert Road in Freeport, Maine.

Meet Our Camp Leaders

Our compassionate and experienced staff from Maine Coast Waldorf School bring heart, joy, and a spirit of wonder to each day. June sessions are led by Janet Rae Jorgensen and Zachary Mitchell-Kemp. July and August sessions are led by Zach Mitchell-Kemp, Anne-Marie Ortiz and Donna Naylor. 

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