Summer Camps

Little Star offers day camps for students ages 0-6, outdoor adventure camps for ages 6 & 7 and an overnight archery camp for ages 8-10. Students have a balance of free time to explore what they’re passionate about in addition to fun activities related to the daily camp theme.

Registration for Summer 2025 now open for everyone!
Find links in the descriptions below

Registration Information
Initial enrollment is open for new families March 17th - March 25th. All applications received during that time will be considered equally (registration is not first-come, first served). If interest exceeds capacity, we will have a randomized lottery for the spaces available. We do our best to enroll everyone who registers, and ask for your patience and flexibility during the process. Families will be notified no later than April 14th about their enrollment status. We will accept applications on a rolling basis after March 25th. Applications for financial aid are due on Friday, March 28th. For more information, see our Draw FAQs.

Summer Camp Tuition and Information

Camp Information
Little Star offers day camps for children ages 0-6, an outdoor adventure camp for children ages 6 -7, and overnight archery camp for ages 8-10. Camps for school-age children are provided by many organizations throughout the Methow Valley (see below!)

Email Emily Nelson at emilynelson@littlestarschool.org for more information or with any questions!

 

Financial aid

Financial Aid is available for our summer programs, as well as our school year programs.

Visit our Financial Aid page for application instructions. For more information, please contact brad@littlestarschool.org.

Applications are due in March 28, 2025

 

Summer camps for ages 3 to 6 (Winthrop Campus)

Our camps are offered either 3 days per week (Mon-Weds) or 4 days per week (Mon-Thurs) and children are grouped into 3 & 4 year olds and 5 & 6 year olds. Our friendly school year teachers will be joined by summer staff to explore art, cooking, science, and nature. Children spend ample time outside both on our playground and on local excursions.

Monday-Wednesday or Monday-Thursday, 8:30–3:30 p.m.

Currently enrolled families: $221 (3 days) / $295 (4 days)
General public: $231 (3 days) / $308 (4 days)

Financial Aid Available

Register Here

Camp Weeks 2025

Week 1: June 30 - July 3
Week 2: July 7-10
Week 3: July 14-17
Week 4: July 21-24
Week 5: July 28-31
Week 6: August 4-7

Infant & Toddler day camp for ages 8 weeks to 3 years (Twisp & Winthrop Campuses)

Join your favorite Little Star infant and toddler teachers this summer for tons of fun for little people! During our time together we will share stories, songs, Spanish, crafts, marvelous mess-making and more! After lunch we will embrace the brilliant, hot climate tradition of the “siesta” to give our little campers a second wind to get through the long summer days.

Monday - Thursday, 8:30-12:30 or 3:30. Two day/week minimum.

Currently Enrolled Families:
Infant (8 weeks - 18 months): $52/half day, $91/full day
Toddler (18 months - 3 years): $48/half day, $84/full day

General Public:
Infant: $55/half day $96/full day
*Note: we only consider general public infant enrollment for infants enrolling for the 2025-26 school year
Toddler: $49/half day $86/full day

Register Here

Camp Weeks 2025

Week 1: June 30 - July 3
Week 2: July 7-10
Week 3: July 14-17
Week 4: July 21-24
Week 5: July 28-31
Week 6: August 4-7


2025 Camps for Older Kids

Little Star Overnight Archery @ The Loup Loup Ski Bowl

Join Little Star teachers as they facilitate a fun overnight camp full of adventure at the Loup Loup Ski bowl! Activities include archery (of course), hiking, games, crafts, and exploration.

10:00 Tuesday - 3:00 Thursday
Ages 8-10

With a bow: $393
Without a bow: $358

July 1-3, 2025 Full (register to join the waitlist)

Financial aid available.

Online registration Form

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Little Star Outdoor Adventure Camp

Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm
Ages 6 & 7 (Rising 1st and 2nd grade)

Currently enrolled families: $254
General public: $264

July 7-10
July 14-17

Spend the days outside along the shallow river at our new site in the side channels of the Methow River off Twisp/Carlton road. Explore the river floodplain and the forest, spot and track animals, build fairy houses, waterworks, shelters, and forts, wade in the water, and rest, read, tell stories, and create art under the shade of the cottonwoods.

Register Here

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Bush School Summer Camps in Mazama

The Bush School Discovery Day Camp

In a week of outdoor exploration and artistic expression, students will discover the magical secrets of the woods and waters around The Bush School’s Methow Campus. Using all of their senses and a variety of tools, students will develop naturalist skills, play games, and create art from and inspired by nature. Highlights could include building forts in the woods, learning to identify plants and insects, pressing flowers, cooking delicious snacks, and creating self-portraits from found materials. Friendships will develop and grow as students share feelings, ideas, and new experiences in a nurturing environment with caring instructors. Join us for a week of outdoor exploration, creativity, and summer fun!

Snacks and transportation provided each day

Monday - Friday
9am-3pm
Ages: 7-10

Cost: $290
Scholarships available!

Sessions:
Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11
Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18

Location: The Bush School Methow Campus, 225 Lost River Rd, Mazama WA, 98833

Transportation: 8:30 a.m. drop-off and 3:30 p.m. pick-up at the Winthrop Barn

Registration opens March 17th at 4pm at: https://bushmethow.campbrainregistration.com/

College Essay Writing Retreat - Mazama DAY for Local Students

Write your college essay in the beautiful landscape of the Methow Valley! This one-week writing retreat allows space for students to create a draft of their personal statement. Through activities and focused feedback, the College Essay Methow Retreat will help students craft a compelling personal narrative of who they are and how they want to present themselves to colleges with both joy and authenticity. Students will also have the chance to enjoy our amazing Methow Campus and surrounding community. Students taking this class should not also register for the Seattle Writing the College Essay course. More information can be found here.

Monday - Friday
9am-3pm
Rising 12th graders only

Cost: $290
Scholarships available!

Sessions:
Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8

Location: Methow Valley Bush Campus, 225 Lost River Rd, Mazama WA, 98833

Registration opens March 17th at 4pm at: https://bushmethow.campbrainregistration.com/

Contact: summerprograms@bush.edu

Pipestone Summer Music Camp

Held at the Methow Valley Community the camp provides students with a week-long opportunity to learn and perform for the public. The Camp’s faculty is comprised of a group of accomplished local musicians and dedicated teachers. This fun, high-energy week culminates in a public performance, held in the gym of the Methow Valley Community Center on the last day of camp. For more information or a registration form, call (509) 699-3588 or email Pam Hunt at tamarackquartet@hotmail.com.

$300 (half day) / $400 (full day)

July 21-25
9:30-5:00

Registration opens in March.

Challenger Soccer Camps

All camps @ Methow Valley Elementary

There’s lots of options for youth soccer this summer! Challenger incorporates the best coaching methodologies from around the world and brings them to players across North America.

Challenger Foundational Skills Camp
Ages 6-14
9am-12pm/1pm-4pm (ages 6-14) or 9am-4pm (ages 7-14)

Cost:
Half Day: $199 (AM)/$169 (PM) - Early Bird/$229 (AM)/$199 (PM) - Regular
Full Day: $269 (Early Bird) / $309 (Regular)

June 16-20
August 11-15

Challenger Creative Skills Camp
Ages 6-10 9am-12pm
Ages 11-16 5pm-8pm

Cost: $199 - Early Bird/$229 - Regular

July 7-11

Challenger Tiny Tykes Camp
Ages 3-5
8:00am-8:45am

Cost: $99 - Early Bird/$119 - Regular

June 16-20
August 11-15

More information and registration at the Challenger Camp Website

Methow Recycles ReMake Camp

Location: ILC Building at TwispWorks Campus

Ages 7-11

Monday - Friday
9:00-3:00

Cost: $250
Financial Aid Available

June 30-July 4
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25


Registration opens Late March. Contact Director@methowrecycles.org for more information.

Classroom in Bloom Garden Camps

Campers enter a space of wonder, exploration and community at the Classroom in Bloom garden. Art activities, games, songs, stories and projects revolve around the theme of the week, such as pollination, soil or ecology. Fresh garden snacks abound! 

Monday - Thursday, 9am-3pm
Ages 6 (Entering 1st Grade) - 10 

Cost: $250 ($255 when paying online)

Sessions:
June 23-26
June 30- July 3
July 7-10
July 14-17
July 21-24
July 28-31

Online or printable registration forms will be available at our website. Paper copies will also be available at the MVES main office and at Little Star.

www.classroominbloom.org. Contact Mia Sundstrom for more information at mia@classroominbloom.org

You will be notified of your place in camps by April 15th

Methow Valley Riding Unlimited

Session 1: June 17-19 9:00-1:00 5-8 years old FULL

Session 2: June 24-26 9:00-1:00 6-9 years old FULL

Cost: $300

Learn basic safety, horse care and horsemanship including grooming, leading, games, and riding. Get to know our amazing herd of horses and ponies and how to develop fair, enjoyable relationships with them. Enjoy magical time with high quality instruction with certified instructors and incredible horses as Crown S Ranch. Financial Aid available.

Registration opens March 10th @ 7am for full-time Methow Valley residents, March 17th @7am for general public.

Submit registration to emilynelson@littlestarschool.org and payment to Little Star School.

MVRU Registration Form . If camps are full, please still submit a registration form to be on the waitlist

Camp Carlton: Craft & Farm

This camp is what summer dreams are made of! Mariah, seasoned Montessori Guide and outdoor school enthusiast and Jodee, local potter and creator (BatCave Pottery) have teamed up to bring your children “Camp Create.” We will be providing a safe, kind, inclusive space for your children to create; pottery, leather working, gardening, nature art, horse fun, outdoor play and more. Children will come home with their own custom leatherwork and their very own kiln fired pottery. Come create with us in Carlton!

Monday - Thursday
9am- 3pm
Ages 8-12

Cost: $400 (includes materials)

June 23-26
July 28-31

Contact Mariah Clements for more information at 360-899-2868, or mariah.c.clements@gmail.com.

Registration Form Available Here

Shafer Museum Heritage Maker Camp

Ages 8-12
Monday - Thursday 9:00-3:00

Cost: $275/session

June 23-26
June 30-July 3
August 4-9
August 11-15

Registration opens March 17. More information at www.shafermuseum.org

Winthrop Rink

Our four-day Summer Sports Camps are for youth ages 7-13 who want challenged to grow their bodies and their minds. Campers participate in a range of outdoor and indoor activities led by our team of coaches and camp counselors.

Each day begins on the outdoor rink learning to play team sports such as ball hockey, basketball, soccer, and more, then after lunch campers will make art, play games and work on STEM projects.

Monday - Thursday
9am-3pm

Ages 7-13
Cost: $200 Okanogan County Residents / $250 General Public

Sessions:
June 16 - 20, 2025
June 23 - 27, 2025
July 7 - 11, 2025
July 14 - 18, 2025

Registration opens March 10th for Okanogan County Residents, March 17 for General Public.

For more information, visit https://winthroprink.org/summer/summer-camp or email info@winthroprink.org.

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Merc Theater Camps

Musical Theater Camp featuring Disney’s Finding Nemo

Monday - Saturday
9am - 3pm

Ages 8-14
Cost: $250

July 28 - Aug 1, performance Aug 2
Aug 4-8, performance Aug 9

Registration opens in March.
More information at https://www.mercplayhouse.org/camps-classes.html

Methow Arts Art Camps and Writing Workshops

Explore your creativity in these camps led by the artists and writers of Methow Arts. Each week is themed around a different medium of expression: Natural Dyes and Textiles, Clay and Sculpture, Printmaking and Poetry/Creative Writing. Time inside creating will be balanced by time outside being inspired by our surroundings and taking local field trips. In addition to four weeks of programming for younger students, we’re also offering a week-long half-day high school and middle school writing workshop.

All camps are held at the ILC in Twisp.

Cost: $250 for full day camps / $125 for half day camps
Need-based financial aid is available

Monday - Thursday
9am-3pm (full day camps)

July 7-11: Natural Dyes and Textiles
Ages 8-12

July 14-18: Sculpture and Clay
Ages 6-11

July 21-25: Methow Musings Writing Camp
Ages 8-11

July 28-August 1: Being a Part Of It: Writing in the Methow’s Rivers and Mountains.
Ages 15-18: 9:30am-12:30pm
Ages 12-14: 1-4pm

August 4-8: Printmaking!
Ages 9-14

Registration opens April 7. More information and the registration forms can be found at www.methowarts.org.