CLASSES & CAMPS
CLASSES & CAMPS
SCHOOL YEAR CLASS INFO
2026 Fall Sessions
Make sure to check out our new Teacher Bios HERE
Walden Pond is pleased to announce new class openings on Fridays and Saturdays! We also offer Workshops during the Holidays. Make sure to check out all the programming we have! Learn how to register for classes here.
Please Note:
- All courses are automatically pro-rated on our enrollment platform Sawyer. Feel free to jump into a class at any time during the season.
- In order to provide the utmost experience, children are encouraged to attend 1 class per day (no more than 2 per week). Please ensure that you do not register for multiple classes in a single day. Thank you!
- When registering, select Morning, Afternoon or Early Evening Class, then select the day(s) you would like during the week for enrollment. Price listed is per session.
- We encourage Homeschool Families to register for one of our Friday Classes! We are hoping you will find Walden Pond a place for your community to gather and meet other like-minded families at the end of the week.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Morning Class – No Monday AM | 9:00 to 11:30 AM | 9:00 to 11:30 AM | 9:00 to 11:30 AM | 9:00 to 11:30 AM | 4-Week Workshops – 9:30 to 11:30 AM |
| Lunch @ WP – 11:30 to 12:30 PM | 11:30 to 12:30 PM | 11:30 to 12:30 PM | 11:30 to 12:30 PM | 11:30 to 12:30 PM | |
| Afternoon Class – 12:30 to 3:00 PM | 12:30 to 3:00 PM | 12:30 to 3:00 PM | 12:30 to 3:00 PM | 12:30 to 3:00 PM | |
| Acorn Kinder Class – 2:00 to 4:00 PM | Acorn Kinder Class – 2:00 to 4:00 PM | ||||
| Evening Class – 4:15 to 6:15pm | 4:15 to 6:15pm | Older Kid Class 4:15 to 6:15pm | 4:15 to 6:15pm | Parent’s Night Out: 5:30 to 8:00 PM 1x per month | Future Workshops: Halloween, Thanksgiving & Holidays |
Enchanted Autumn Forest: Fall Session II
October 26 – December 18
Celebrate the magic of fall as we wander into an enchanted forest filled with brilliant golden leaves, friendly woodland creatures, hidden fairy homes, and towering ancient trees. In this imaginative art class, young artists will explore the colors, textures, and wonders of the autumn season through creative, hands-on projects.
Using paint, collage, clay, natural materials, and mixed media, children will create whimsical works of art inspired by crisp forest trails, acorns, mushrooms, owls, foxes, pumpkins, and the vibrant beauty of changing leaves. Along the way, they will discover how nature transforms with the seasons while expressing their creativity and building confidence through artistic expression.
Older Kid Fun at The Pond!
Follows Fall I & II Sessions
Building upon our goal of exercising the right side of the brain through artistic challenges, this class is specifically created for children 8–12! Created with our older kids on mind, this class is terrific and will be taught be arts teacher veteran, Ms. Jessica Miller! Daily format includes a specific classwork assignment, which introduces students to new techniques and art mediums. Session II will be structured as follows:
(Please note a $35 supply fee included in the overall class tuition. The supply fee is directly applicable to take-home projects & not routine Walden Pond supplies.)
Nature-to-Plate, Our World’s Kitchens: A class exclusively for Kindergartners attending The Acorn
September 8 – December 18
Discover, taste, and create! Our new Nature-to-Plate course for The Acorn kindergartners combines outdoor exploration with hands-on cooking to spark curiosity, build sensory & motor skills, and encourage healthy eating. Join us for fun, safe learning, and delicious discoveries!
Saturdays Are Interarts Days!
9:30 – 11:30 AM
Sessions:
Session I: Sept, 5, 12, 19, 26
Session II: Cancelled
Session III: Nov. 7, 14, 21, & Dec. 5
A Classic created by Walden Pond’s original founder, Ms. Dorothy “Dottie” McKinley! Children will explore their inner creativity by focusing on our natural world. Through the use of varied art mediums, gardening, outdoor adventures and classroom teaching, children will learn and experience more about Earth and its many, incredible wonders.
“Walden Pond Interarts Learning Center, mirroring the world through the arts, was founded on the premises that we are all born with the gift of creativity. Through the expansion of their innate creative potential, children are guided to the realization of their uniqueness and preciousness in their Walden Pond within. Best expressed in the words of Henry David Thoreau, ‘We are constantly invited to be what we are.’”
– Dorothy McKinley
Workshops!
Varies by season
Walden Pond is happy to offer seasonal holiday workshops throughout the year in addition to Parent’s Night Out events. Check out our “Camps/Events” tab on our Register page for the most up to date information!
Parent’s Night Out!
Fridays, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
October 9, November 13
Date night for you…art & fun for your kids! Children will enjoy free-choice art & craft time, a pizza party dinner (and dessert!) at 7:00 PM from Pizza Classics, and a pre-selected children’s movie to end the night. Pizza options will include pepperoni or cheese pizza.
2026 Spooky Party-Fun
October 16, 5:30 – 8:00 PM
Let’s celebrate the magic of the season with a fun-filled evening of spooky creativity! Children will enjoy hands-on Halloween and Día de los Muertos-inspired arts and crafts, festive games, and delicious snacks in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. Young artists will explore colorful traditions and create spooky keepsakes to have fun with through the goulish season!
2026 Giving Thanks
November 23-25, AM & PM
Thanksgiving Week Nature & Art Camp — a cozy, creative escape where your children will celebrate the season of gratitude. Through guided outdoor discoveries, hands-on art projects, and gratitude activities, students will explore nature, express thanks, make festive mementos, and build community. Warm, seasonal fun!
2026 Celebrate Worldly Holidays
December 21-30, AM & PM
Our hands-on Celebrating the Holidays camp blends outdoor exploration with creative art projects—think leaf prints, eco-crafts, winter wildlife discovery, and collaborative murals including different cultures as we celebrate the season. Led by caring instructors, kids build curiosity, confidence, and friendships in a safe, screen-light environment.
Registering for a Walden Pond Class!
We use an enrollment platform called Sawyer, and you can register for classes on our website here or directly through our provider profile on Sawyer. See the below steps to sign up for a class, camp, or event:
- Select class you would like to enroll your child in. Please make note of the correct time of day, and day of week that you intend to sign up for!
- Click “register” and you will be prompted to create and account through Sawyer. If you already have an account, you can skip to the next step
- Enter in your child’s information, and confirm which day(s) of the week your child will be attending this class.
- View your cart and checkout. You will be prompted to fill out more information such as emergency contacts, allergies, etc., as well as a Walden Pond agreement form. You will also be able to enter payment information.
- You will receive email confirmation of your booking. Welcome to Walden Pond!!
Disclaimer about our enrollment platform, Sawyer:
Sawyer charges a small Booking Fee at online checkout:
- Applied to eligible orders over $30;
- $1.99 for orders $30-$100; and
- $3.99 for orders over $100
Should Walden Pond issue a refund for any reason, please not the Booking Fee will not be included in the refund and will be forfeited to Sawyer.
The Booking Fee does not apply to:
- ACH payment
- Orders $30 or less
- Reoccurring payments
- Gift cards, class packs, parties, or private events
- Payments added manually by Walden Pond over the telephone
- Quick charges to a credit card already on file with written permission from Walden Pond’s customers