SCHOOL YEAR CLASS INFO
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Our weekly class schedule, seen below, includes morning, afternoon, and late afternoon classes in addition to an optional lunch hour. We do not offer Friday classes. Students generally join us for 1 class per week, and all children must be at least 3 and fully potty-trained, please.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday |
| Not Offered | Morning Class: 9:00-11:30am | Morning Class: 9:00-11:30am | Morning Class: 9:00-11:30am |
| Supervised Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm | Supervised Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm | Supervised Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm | Supervised Lunch: 11:30am-12:30pm |
| Afternoon Class: 12:30-3:00pm | Afternoon Class: 12:30-3:00pm | Afternoon Class: 12:30-3:00pm | Afternoon Class: 12:30-3:00pm |
| Late Afternoon Class: 4:00-6:00pm | Late Afternoon Class: 4:00-6:00pm | Older Kid Class: 4:15-6:15pm | Late Afternoon Class: 4:00-6:00pm |
Older Kid Classes:
As always, the Wednesday late afternoon class is reserved for our “Older Kids.” This class, for ages 8 and up, encourages creativity and allows participants more time to focus on new techniques and creative expression. We recommend this class for the young art enthusiast!
Signing up with friends is double the fun! We are happy to make accommodations to help our students get the most enjoyment out of our classes. Payment options (monthly, etc.) available at sign-up.
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2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
These are a few of my favorite things…
This year, Walden Pond is revisiting some o four favorite lessons and favorite animals! Those that made us squirm (think, Animals Nobody Loves!), made us slightly nervous (think, Birds of Prey!) and made us smile with wonder (think, Amazing Migrations!). Join us on a fun-filled, artistic trip down memory lane!!
***ages 3 and older, must be potty-trained***
Animals Nobody Loves, Winter 2026, January 5th to March 6th, 9 weeks
***no class on MLK Day or on President’s Day***
Join us this winter on a 9-week trip down memory lane! But beware, the animals on our agenda are a bit weird and yucky. We see them–our skin crawls. We smell them–pee yew! Honestly, there are just some animals on this planet that nobody seems to like. Cockroaches, rats, fire ants, hyenas, skunks–the list goes on and on. But maybe, just maybe, they are kind of cool and interesting after all? Join us for Animals Nobody Loves!
Birds of Prey, Spring 2026, March 16th to May 15th, 9 weeks
Our final 9-week trip down memory land is going to be a doozy…Birds of Prey! These fearsome predators are equipped with razor-sharp, curved talons, keen eyesight and a hooked beak made to tear and grab. Examples are secretary birds, falcons, osprey, hawks & eagles, vultures and owls. Stay alert, folks, these birds are formidable hunters!
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SUMMER 2026…MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
Enrollment opens Saturday, February 14th at 9:00 am!
REGISTER HERE
Let’s explore some of our country’s amazing national parks. Known for their natural beauty, fascinating wildlife, unique geological formations and unusual ecosystems, our parks are simply wonderful!
Raffle Prizes
Each enrolled family will be entered to win 1 of 3 raffle prize bundles, which will include:
– The National Parks Cookbook (The Nest Recipes from America’s National Parks) authored by Linda Ly;
– Cute & cuddly stuffed animal found in one of these precious parks;
– Official U.S. National Park magnet and sticker; and
– Kinetic sand treasure box!
Criteria & Additional Information:
- Ages 3-12 years old;
- Must be potty-trained and consider sending labeled clothing (for extra comfort);
- All students must bring a full, clean & name labeled water bottle daily;
- In order to maintain our valued & quality summer fun, child(ren) may attend only one (1) either morning OR afternoon session; not both on the same day/week;
- Sibling discounts are given only when all are in attendance of the same camp session; and
- We kindly ask that you sign up for the camps you are definitively scheduled to attend to prevent an $80 cancellation fee;
- Tuition refunds, less $80 cancellation fee, will be given for cancellations requested up to 1 week (7 calendar days) prior to the start of camp. No refunds after said date; and
- There will be a waiting list for campers to join, should openings become available.
- Please take special note of the August tuition prices.
Morning Camps: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm ($345)
30 min. Early Drop-Off offered, $75 (8:30AM)
Afternoon Camps: Monday to Thursday, 1:30pm-4:30pm ($275)
30 min. Extended Pick-Up offered, $60 (5:00PM)
June 1-5, Workshop I: Yellowstone National Park!
Our nation’s 1st national park, Yellowstone totals more than 2 million acres in 3 different states; with incredible geysers, mud pots, mountain ranges, rivers & wildlife, Yellowstone is a nature-lovers paradise—it even has a growing Rocky Mountain wolf population!
June 8-12, Workshop II: Saguaro National Park!
Towering to 50 feet tall and weighing upwards of 16,000 pounds, the saguaro cactus symbolizes the American Southwest and has been dubbed the “desert monarch;” the Sonoran Desert is also home to Gila monsters, javalinas, roadrunners, kangaroo rats and other animals who have adapted to life in this harsh environment; this will be a HOT time, for sure!
June 15-19, Workshop III: Dry Tortugas National Park!
Accessible by boat or plane only, Dry Tortugas, a bird and marine life sanctuary, is located 70 miles west of Key West and home to Fort Jefferson, sea turtles, pristine coral reefs and sunken pirate ships—this will be a wet and wild workshop!
June 22-26, Workshop IV: Mammoth Cave National Park!
Our nation’s Stinkpot turtles, bats galore, Kentucky cave shrimp, slithering snakes and furry
opossums all make their homes in Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave; discover the 365
wondrous miles of Earth’s longest cave system!
July 20-24, Workshop V: Theodore Roosevelt National Park!
Located in the badlands of North Dakota, this park honors the president who did more for our National Park System than anyone before or since; its spectacular cliffs, gullies and hills also play home to bison, pronghorn, bighorn sheep and wild horses; TR would be proud!
July 27-31, Workshop VI: Grand Canyon National Park!
Our summer tour of National Parks wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Grand Canyon; this immense gorge hosts a staggering 5 million visitors a year who gaze at the colorful layers of the Colorado Plateau; black bear and porcupines love the Grand Canyon, too!
August 3-7, Workshop IIX: Mesa Verde National Park!
The cliff dwellings of the Ancestral Puebloan people have fascinated and amazed Mesa Verde visitors since this park was established in 1906; with more than 4,800 archaeological sites, Mesa Verde and the Montezuma Valley are also home to American badgers, Western rattlesnakes, jackrabbits and more; let’s “dig in” to this camp!
August 10-12, Workshop IX: Redwood and Sequoia National Parks!
California (tied with Alaska) is home to more National Parks than any other state, and Redwood and Sequoia are simply spectacular; Earth’s tallest (Giant Redwoods) and biggest (Sequoias) trees are awe-inspiring and play home to a vast ecosystem all their own; let’s climb these giants together!
We can’t wait to see you this summer!!