Summer Camps

Registration Information Summer 2026

March 9: Registration opens for currently enrolled families

March 16-24: Registration opens for the general public

More information will be posted in January, 2026. If you would like to be on the mailing list for registration emails, please fill out this Interest Form.

Camp Information
Little Star offers day camps for children ages 0-5, 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.

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). 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.

Camp Weeks 2026

Week 1: June 29 - July 2
Week 2: July 6-9
Week 3: July 13-16
Week 4: July 20-23
Week 5: July 27-30
Week 6: August 3-6

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.

Camp Weeks 2026

Week 1: June 29 - July 2
Week 2: July 6-9
Week 3: July 13-16
Week 4: July 20-23
Week 5: July 27-30
Week 6: August 3-6

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

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 Full (register to join waitlist)
July 14-17 Full (register to join waitlist)

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

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