Davis Waldorf School

Once a Waldorf kid, always a Waldorf kid 🍄 we had a pleasant surprise yesterday morning when four DWS alumni stopped by campus on their last day of high school to reflect on their time here…yes you read that right: high school! Bonds deeply rooted create the foundation for standing strong, whichever way the winds blow. We see these young adults carry a Waldorf education’s values of resilience, relationship, and reverence into their futures. These alumni are attending SDSU, the United States Naval Academy (on a rowing scholarship!), and San Diego Mesa College.

Through the laughter and the tears, the 2025-2026 school year has come to a close. We are so proud of the Class of 2026 as they step boldly into the next chapter of their education, and we know that this goodbye is really just a “see you later” :) we wish everyone a summer of joy, of play, and plenty of rest in between ☀️

Scenes from the last week of school 🌼 not pictured: 8th graders sobbing as they visit each class and receive flowers that will create a bouquet of memories. The last day of school is a beautiful experience, with all the messy emotions included. Children and teachers are busy cleaning as they prepare to move classrooms, and 8th graders are held in loving care as they say goodbye to a school whose roots run deep within them.

Meet our summer camp teachers and learn more about the camps we’re offering this year! In addition to unique camps that build a child’s will and focus on natural materials, campers get to cook for each other, all while being on our beautiful five acre campus. Link in bio to enroll in Summergarden ☀️

Being part of a Waldorf community is not simply a choice for your child, but a choice for yourself, your partner, and your whole family. We are filled with gratitude for the community volunteers who show up, rain or shine, to help create the vibrant social life we call home 🙏🏻🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏾🙏🏿 at the end of May we invite volunteers to come be celebrated and serenaded in the Grove

Summer camp at Davis Waldorf School is a unique blend of making usable crafts with our hands, playing on our five-acre campus, cooling off in the garden or with water play, and cooking snacks and lunches together. Camp is open to the public - come see what immersing in the natural world around us looks and feels like for your child! Sign up link in bio

The whole to the parts 🐏 in third grade, students spend three weeks delving into fibers. Where do these materials come from? How are fibers used and transformed into practical applications? The students began at a sheep farm and eventuallt learn to card, spin, and weave wool (using their own handmade spindles). This type of intentional and manual work helps students build their will and their patience. A valuable lesson in the world of same-day Amazon deliveries 📦. Pictured are felted wool landscapes made by third graders!

We have limited space available in our early childhood programs. Schedule a tour today and discover a space where childhood is protected and empathy, integrity, and courage is built into every lesson. Link in bio to sign up 🌈