PARENT FEEDBACK
Indigo Nature Arts has been a vital part of my daughter’s life for 7 years. Kim designs programs that encourage wonder, creativity and learning while meeting each child where they are. ~ Carrie M.
Summer Camp is always fun, full of different themes and the freedom to play and be creative. My kids love Indigo Camp and are happy to return every year. ~ Julianna A.
"Kim has a profound gift for helping children connect to imagination, nature, and the collective mission to make the world a better place." - Raji Malik
CAMP SCHEDULE 2023!
Dear Families:
Indigo Nature Arts is in its 12th year! We are excited to invite your children back and cannot wait to meet our new campers. Summer 2023 has special guests to share their passions with the kids! We have also opened a second week of Cooking Camp for the newbies and we have our yearly Culinary Camp for the older kids. Our longtime running magical Faeries and Gnome camp (12 years!) returns along with Raji Malik’s Music Jam Camp! We have also added an entire week devoted to ART, with special guests. We also have an awesome camp planned for kids who enjoy learning how to take care of the body and mind! With poetry, art, music, and healthy snacks included, we will concoct lavender oil, make enriching bath salts, craft soaps, dip candles, and more! This unique camp offers lifelong practices.
Our registration is open!
We look forward to providing a safe, loving, and creative space this summer! AND…we have 6 NEW CIT’s joining camp. They are our 'aging out of camp-campers' and will be in a training program this summer with us. They are eager to help and provide your children with a fun and happy experience!
Our camps provide time to play, relax and enjoy the summer days. Kids are encouraged to use their imagination and share in making our camp days memorable.
Location, Location, Location
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia!
9am - 3pm,
MONDAY - FRIDAY
The Waldorf School of Philadelphia is conveniently located in Germantown, on Wayne Avenue, between Walnut Lane and Harvey Street. The incredible “Hogwarts-ish campus offers children interactive, well-thought-out playscapes, shaded by towering trees, along with amazing and ideal indoor accommodations. We also have access to hiking trails from the school within short walking distance, and will make sure to use it as part of our daily discovery hikes.
Need to contact us? Email at indigonaturearts@gmail.com. Or call 215.350.7788
Fees are non-refundable after April 25, 2023. A $35 charge per-child will be deducted for administrative costs for refunds requested before April 15, 2022 due to a cancellation. Refunds during camp are not given due to illness (sick days) or impromptu vacations during camp. Camp credits approved the previous year must be used in the following summer. Camp credit not used will be voided.
June19-23
School's Out for Summer!
For Kids 6-11
Whooohooo! School's out and it is time to let loose and do what you want! Well...almost! Costume fun! Dream up a play and perform for friends. Play card games! Read! Board games! Paint! Draw! Sew! Finger knit! Gobble up rainbow popcorn! Indulge in banana whip! This week offers an experience for kids to take the imaginative lead under loving and caring eyes. Kids will get a chance to express their energy through a daily afternoon drumming circle and chime ringing!
$375 per week
Monday-Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
June 26-30
School's Out Part Two! Games! Games! Games!
For Kids 6-11
Kid's continue to breathe out in the second week of summer! We have added a Games component to challenge the kids to create dynamic characters and themes! Anything goes! Unleash imagination and create a game big or small, on a board or on the floor. Card games or board games: this week will ask kids to look at the games they love (Pokemon!) to play and develop their unique ideas. And just like School Out Camp, we have all the popcorn, banana whip, painting and drawing to keep hands and imaginations busy! Kids will get a chance to express their energy through a daily afternoon drumming circle and chime ringing!
$375 per week
Monday-Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
July 3-7: NO CAMP
July 10-14
Introduction to Creative Culinary Arts
For Kids 6-11
An intro to the culinary arts, kids get creative with assembling and embellishing foods that not only look good but taste good! This week opens up space for kids to join together and learn about food and the impact on the body and planet. Kids will create their own launchable and will participate in n Amuse Bouche challenge! A special guest visit from a baker/pastry chef will show us an easy way to whip up a delicious dessert in no time. Kid’s will take home a delightful curiosity for cooking! All vegetarian menu.
$475 per week, includes supplies
Monday-Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
July 17-21
Cooking Camp! Culinary Kids!
For Kids 8-13
Culinary Kids Camp is back! A favorite hands-on experience, kids learn how to make some of their favorite foods. Hand-made pasta and gnocchi, Poke bowls and Bento Boxes, and hand-crafted bread dough to embellish a scene with colorful vegetables will keep them busy. On Friday, our cooks will design an imaginative tea party with a menu planning of their favorite desserts and pastries. Special guest baker will visit with tips on whipping up a quick dessert! (Note: Older age group. This camp’s maximum is 12 kids only.) Kid’s will take home a delightful curiosity for cooking! All vegetarian menu.
$475 per week, includes supplies
Monday-Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
July 24-28
ART CRAZY!
For Kids 6-11
A week of pure ART BLISS! Kids immerse in a week of imagination and creativity working with clay, painting, fabrics, felting, and tie-dying! We are excited to have special guests /visiting artists to share their passions and expertise with the kids. As always, time for play, costumes, child-led plays and more.
Monday – Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
$395 per week
July 31st – August 4th
Magical World of Faeries and Gnomes
Kids 5-11 years-old
(Note: Different age group)
The Magical World of Gnomes and Faerie folk will enchant children for an entire week! Children become architects, building and constructing faerie houses and miniature furniture. We will delve into the world of healing plants and herbs and learn how the plant world is here to help us. Crafting and creating, along with the customary celebration on Friday to celebrate the work of the elementals who help make planet earth a better place! Faerie camp allows time for child-led play, dress-up, impromptu plays, finger knitting and time to daydream.
Monday – Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
$395 per week
July 31st – August 4th
Music Jam Camp with Raji Malik
Kids 7-12 years-old
Kids are invited to bring an instrument (we also provide some!) and inspiration for a musical week of experimental, orchestral adventures! Whether your child likes to play drums, guitar, keyboard, or shake an egg, all are welcome! Plenty of time to connect harmoniously with others, Music Jam Camp will satisfy a week of melodic pleasure - with an end of the week performance for the kids! ~ Raji Malik is a lifelong musician, composer, and an early childhood educator at the Abington Friends School.
Monday – Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
$395 per week
August 7-11
Breath, Yoga and Movement Camp
Kid’s 7-11
For the child who is interested in experiencing the gift of BREATH and learning the calming effects it has on the body and mind, this week of lavender and light is a deep dive into taking care of oneself. Experiencing poetry, art, and music, the kids will also concoct lavender oils and enriching bath salts along with other fun self-care activities. This week’s camp offers kids a chance to create lifelong practices. They will learn about healing herbs and plants and enjoy salad and fresh fruit. They will also relax into daily yoga postures and create their own daily rituals. Special guest yoga teachers will be with us and share their love and expertise! As always, time for play, reading, resting and creating.
Monday – Friday
9:00am - 3:00pm
$395 per week