Praise for Syrendell Summer Camp
"My sons love the Syrendell summer camps! Dr. and Mrs. Tan are educators and creative people who bring to bear a wide range of experiences and talents on the classes and camps they lead. With experience in the public school system, Waldorf education, and homeschooling, they have experienced many complementary approaches to teaching that they combine in a unique and effective way. They foster a nurturing and creative atmosphere in their camps that seeks to engage each child holistically. Integrating movement and calm, music and cooking, arts and crafts, and indoor and outdoor activities into each day. In addition to their knack for organizing a well-balanced camp, the Tans assemble an excellent team of assistants who carry through the Syrendell vision. As a parent, I appreciate the combination of calm and enthusiasm that my children display at the end of each day and each camp with Syrendell." - Dr. James Housefield and Family
Davis, CA
Davis, CA
Welcome to Syrendell Summer CampSyrendell Summer Camp is a burst of creative goodness on two sunny summer weeks in Davis, CA! The camp features our best offerings in handwork and woodwork combined with food preparation, music, singing, art, movement, and playtime. The students receive high quality instruction of introductory handwork and woodwork skills, and partake in the preparation of healthy snacks and lunches. Add to that a sweet serving of music, movement, and art and the children become immersed in summer fun and imagination. The children also gain positive interpersonal social skills as they are supervised and guided in their interactions with each other and with the camp instructors. Syrendell Summer Camp offers children a hands-on experience of nature's arts and crafts, music, and cooking that promotes creativity, gratitude, and graciousness. Enroll your child today for a summer enrichment program unlike any other - Syrendell Summer Camp. Please read our Camp Overview and begin Camp Registration here. Camp OverviewDATES
Session One | June 13 - 17 Session Two | June 20 - 24 STUDENT GROUPS Pixies | ages 4 - 6 Sprites | entering grades 2 - 3 Gnomes | entering grades 4 - 7 ACTIVITIES Session One Woodwork | Four-Sided Square Loom and Garden Fairy Village/Bird Houses Handwork | Woven Wool Squares and Needle-Felted Fairy Village Items Food Preparation | Games & Movement | Singing | Art Session Two Woodwork | Wood Mallet and Percussive Musical Instrument; Handwork | Hand-sewn Instrument Case and Hapazome Plant-dyeing Food Preparation | Games & Movement | Singing | Art Pixies The Pixies (ages 4-6) will be engaged in age-appropriate crafts such: Flower Loom, Nature Loom Weaving, Sewing Bird, Flower Vases, Gnome & Fairy Houses, Round Wood Checkers & Pouch, and a Catapult! The Pixies will join the Sprites and Gnomes for meals and snack/meal prep when possible. DAILY SCHEDULE Monday - Thursday
8:30 - 9:00 | Arrival and Play 9:00 - 9:10 | Circle Time 9:10 - 10:20 | Wool and Wood Craft, Snack prep 10:20 - 10:50 |Snack and Play 10:50 - 12:00 | Wool and Wood Craft, Lunch Prep 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch, Play, and Closing Friday Same as above with Art substituted for Wood Craft Parent Showcase from 12:45 - 1:00 MENU Lunch
Monday | Quinoa and Vegetable Stir-Fry Tuesday | Burritos and Mixed Green Salad Wednesday | Brown Rice and Vegetable Stew Thursday | Asian Noodles and Steamed Broccoli Friday | Pizza Bread and Cole Slaw Daily Snack Snacks will consist of Sliced Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Mixed Nuts, Crackers, and Dips. Herbal and Fruit-Infused Water for Snack and Lunch. AFTERCARE Syrendell Summer Camp Aftercare is an opportunity for children to further explore nature from 1:00-3:00 or 1:00-5:30pm, guiding them to nature as a sacred reflection of their own beauty and potential. The afternoons will start with centering exercises that flow into free play, and optional arts and craft activities. PRICING
Summer Camp | $250 Aftercare | $15/day 1-3 PM or $30/day 1-5:30 PM VENUE Unitarian Universalist Church of Davis 27074 Patwin Road Davis, CA 95616 STAFF
Jennifer Tan | Teacher, Sprites and Gnomes Master in Education Administration, Public School Teaching Credential, Teacher, Business Owner, Homeschool Parent, Flutist, Fiber Artist, Gardener Rick Tan | Teacher, Sprites and Gnomes Medical Doctorate, Waldorf Teacher Certificate, Feng Shui Certificate, Waldorf Teacher, Business Owner, Homeschool Parent, Harpist, Artist, Camper Misty De Genarro | Teacher, Pixies BS in Business Administration, Multiple Subject Credential, Grades and Early Childhood Teacher, Camper Karen Hansen-Downey | Aftercare Certified Birth Assistant (Doula), Program Facilitator of a Wellness Retreat, Aftercare Coordinator, Crafter |