Waldorf High School announces “Summer Venture -- Enriching Workshops for Grades 5 - 8,” for two weeks in August 2010. This program will include participatory and fun workshops in two- and three-dimensional art, Computer Simulation and Programming, Creative Writing, Drama, Book Making, and Community Service Leadership. Workshops will be conducted in a modular format so students may choose morning and/or afternoon workshops for one or two weeks (August 9-13 or August 16 - 20).

Teachers for the workshops include both long-time Waldorf teachers and dedicated teachers new to Waldorf. Counselors and community service workshop leaders may include older Waldorf High School students and alums.

Summer Venture was initiated by our Board of Trustees and Administration as a result of last year’s long-range planning and discussions about increasing our visibility in the wider community. It is also the Board’s goal to better utilize our building during the summer.

An exploratory committee, chaired by Board member Teresa Raizen, conducted a market research survey last fall. This survey indicated interest in a program for middle school students in August when there aren’t so many “camp” options as there are in early summer. An interest in artistic options such as creative writing, art and drama was also made evident.

Using the results of the survey and wanting to shape a program in alignment with the mission of Waldorf High School became the basis for this year’s pilot program.

To read more about this program, or to register, go to Summer Venture 2010. We do hope that everyone in our community will help us get the word out that Summer Venture at Waldorf High School of Massachusetts Bay will be a great opportunity for students in grades 5 - 8 in our area.