The Kids Day Camp is run by inspired childcare providers, enthusiastic contributors and parents.
Runs from December 2009 to September 2010.
Age:
morning: 0 to 14 years old
afternoon: above 3 years old
Hours:
morning:8:15 am to 12:45 pm
afternoon: 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Requirements:
Open to both visiting and resident children without restriction.
Costs:
Morning kids camp:
$ 300 a month (22 days),
$ 150 for 2 weeks,
$ 8 per hour for shorter periods.
Afternoon kids camp:
$ 5.50 per hour
Babysitting service:
$ 8 per hour
The Kids Camp aim is to create an inspirational environment for children to learn experience and spend time with other kids, allowing parents to participate in various groups, workshops and whatever events are taking place.
Activities emphasize the connection to nature, gardening, walks in the forest and getting to know the plants and animals that live there. The creative focus is on Experiencing different forms of arts and crafts, painting, drawing and sculpture, as well as other activities, games, song, dance and forest adventures.
The Kids Camp mirrors activities that happen in the school and kindergarten. It is also open during weekends and gives an opportunity for visiting parents to fully participate in groups and workshops.
Afternoon classes
Fun-filled activities take place Monday through Thursday from 2pm to 4pm. The first hour of activity will be focused on handicrafts meant to connect the children to the objects in their everyday life. The second hour will take advantage of Pachamama’s natural surroundings by immersing the children in physical and mental activities. The program will be open to all children and is meant not only to provide fun activities and additional child care but also to connect Pachamama’s resident kids with its visiting kids.
Hans, a certified and experienced teacher, specializing in arts and crafts and physical education will lead the classes.
Babysitting service is offered 7 days a week except between 2 and 4 pm. It needs to be arranged prior to arrival. Write to the Welcome Office to organize it: info@pachamama.com
Example of the afternoon schedule
| Day (Element) | First hour (2 - 3 pm) | Second hour (3 - 4 pm) |
| Monday (Water) | Interacting with fibers including finger knitting, loom weaving, and rope making. | Building dams, waterways, hiking, and other river based activities. |
| Tuesday (Fire) | Learning to work with wood including carving and sawing in order to create useful objects. | Outdoor sports, games and other activities. |
| Wednesday (Earth) | Working with clay to create cups, bowls and other earthen ware. | Nursery rhymes in English, Spanish and German. |
| Thursday (Air) | Learn the art of Origami and fold a piece of paper into airplanes, kites, and animals. | Creative and casual indoor games. |
For more information write to: pachamamakids@gmail.com.
