Summer Camps 2024
Seashore and Woodland Adventure Camps
Led by Madrona Teacher Isaac Kemsley
Max enrollment: 18
$350 per week
Ages 5 - 12
Drop off your adventurers at a different park or beach each morning and we will explore the forests and shorelines of our beautiful Bainbridge Island during some of the sunniest days and lowest tides of the season. Hike, climb, dig, and discover natural wonders all while playing with a group of peers. Each day will involve a hike, exploration of wild spaces, child-led play, stories and discovery. Teacher Isaac has spent his lifetime teaching outdoors in the Northwest, and together with an assistant, we will all share stories and adventures with your children each day.
Week One: June 10th - 14th Seashore and Woodland Adventures 1
Week Two: June 17th - 21st Seashore and Woodland Adventures 2
Week Three: June 24th - 28th Seashore and Woodland Adventures 3
Week Four: August 12th - 16th Seashore and Woodland Adventures 4
Isaac Kemsley has worked with children for over 29 years, the last 17 at Madrona School as lead teacher of the Salmonberry Kindergarten/Pre-Kindergarten class. He has previously taught woodworking and handcrafts at the school, held the position of Faculty Chair, served on school committees and the Board of Directors, and parented 3 children who are now Madrona School alums.
A native North-Westerner, Teacher Isaac spent his childhood in Oregon, Southeast Alaska, and the Olympic Peninsula. He graduated with a BA from the University of Washington and received Waldorf teacher training from the Sound Circle Center in Seattle.
Fairy and Gnome Camp
Led by former Madrona Teacher Kim Vennerholm
Max enrollment: 18
$350 for the week
July 29- August 2, 9:00-1:00
Ages 4-10
Tromp through the underbrush in search of the mischievous and magical folk that dwell beneath petals and roots. Build fairy houses and gnome grottos. Stories, crafts, songs, and dramatic play are all a part of the magic.
Whether digging in the earth or creating art, camp instructor Kim Vennerholm loves to get her hands dirty. Kim studied art history and design and has created handcrafts for her own businesses. She is an avid gardener and knowledgeable about the healing aspect of plants.
Curiosity, imagination, and play are at the heart of Kim’s work. She holds a masters degree in education and has taught kindergarten through grade nine for thirty years. She is a Waldorf educator having taught twelve years at Madrona School on Bainbridge Island and currently teaching sixth grade at Sunfield Farm in Chimacum.
