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To truly know the world, look deeply within your own being; to truly know yourself, take real interest in the world. Rudolf Steiner

Waldorf Exchange Seasonal Program by Adazi Free Waldorf School this summer provides well-rounded, healthy and natural activities for children aged 7 - 14 years old. Summer program lasts for 10 days. Waldorf Exchange Summer Program has two terms for year 2017. You can chose one suitable for you:

• Camp one: 19.07. - 28.07.
• Camp two: 01.08. - 10.08.

The Camp is situated in a small and beautiful town in the East part of Latvia Latgale, where children will enjoy the majesty of nature surrounded by forests and lakes. See images from previous years http://wesplatvia.tumblr.com/

INFO

Developed by Rudolf Steiner in 1919, Waldorf Education is based on an understanding of human development that addresses the needs of the growing child. Waldorf teachers strive to transform education into an art that educates the whole child—the heart and the hands, as well as the head. The educational philosophy's overarching goal is to develop free, morally responsible, and integrated individuals equipped with a high degree of social competence.

WALDORF

Latvia is a country in Northern Europe. It shares land borders with fellow Baltic states – Estonia and Lithuania – and both Russia and Belarus to the east. In the west, Latvia shares a maritime border with Sweden. Latvia is unique in many ways. It’s largest asset is its natural and cultural diversity and, of course, it’s people. Latvia’s geography is unusual – like a bridge between the West and East. It is proud of its 500 km long sandy seashore, half of Latvia’s territory is covered with unspoilt, natural forests.

LATVIA

Adazi Free Waldorf School is 24 years old and has grown from a small kindergarten into a school for all ages with over 400 students. Adazi Free Waldorf School is a state recognised and accredited school, 40 minutes out of Latvia’s capital Riga, in the beautiful town of Adazi. The school recognised by the World Waldorf association. The school is also a part of Unesco associate schools and takes active part in many projects around the world.

SCHOOL

Waldorf Exchange Seasonal Program welcomes around 75 children from Europe, America and Asia. Children are divided in smaller groups of 8 - 12 by age (accommodation is arranged by gender). Every group has a Teacher and a Counsellor - two people that are the guardians of the small group and lead activities and take full responsibility for the children for the duration of the Summer Program. Teachers are Waldorf trained professionals with experience in Waldorf schools and other Waldorf initiatives. Counsellors are Waldorf graduates, parents or enthusiasts. We have a professional doctor on the camp to take care of medical issues. We mainly speak English on the camp, but as the Teachers and Counsellors are from all around the world, children are free to speak in any language they wish to communicate.

PROGRAM

Children enjoy a multicultural environment, as we have participants and teachers from various countries in Europe, Asia and America. Days are filled with age appropriate activities, such as - singing, play, handcrafts, art, science, nature and adventure walks as well as bike riding and river rafting yet there is still plenty of time for the children to wander and explore, to create, and to dream amidst our beautiful fields, forests, gardens, and lakes. Every day is well thought-out and planned by the Camp Teachers and Counsellors and overseen by the WESP Principal. At WESP we have activities that the whole camp take part in, like Morning and Evening Circles, outings outside the Campsite as well as activities in Little Groups.

ACTIVITIES

08:30 – 09:00 – Wake up 09:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast 10:00 – 10:30 – Morning Circle 10:30 – 11:00 – Morning Greeting in Little Group 11:00 – 12:30 – Mixed Group themed activity 12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch

TIMETABLE

13:30 – 14:30 – Quiet time / Free time 14:30 – 18:00 – Activities in Little Group 18:00 – 19:00 – Dinner 19:00 – 20:00 – Evening Circle 20:00 – 21:00 – Preparation for bed 21:00 – ………. – Bed time

Accommodation is in a clean and lovely guest house.

The Campsite is located near Rušons lake in Latgale area, in the eastern part of the country. The Campsite is surrounded by forests, ponds, meadows and lake Rušons. Healthy and locally grown breakfast, lunch, and dinner is provided daily by the guest house as well as regular snacks.

ACCOMMODATION

DROP-OFF:

CAMP ONE: 19th of July – registration for the program from 08:00 to 11:00. CAMP TWO: 1st of July – registration for the program from 08:00 to 11:00.

PICK-UP:

CAMP ONE: 28th of July – the festival day will start at 16:00 with performances and exhibition. CAMP TWO: 1st of July – the festival day will start at 16:00 with performances and exhibition.

TRANSPORT:

• If your child travels alone, we provide airport pick-up and drop-off
• We will have transport to Latgale from Riga for pick up and drop off for a small fee

ADDRESS:

Guest house “Silmalas”, Riebiņu novads, Siveriņa, LV-5329

DROP-OFF / PICK-UP

Leave Waldorf Exchange Seasonal Program with new friends, beautiful memories and vivid stories from the true Waldorf experience in beautiful Latvia. Understand that you are part of a global network of socially conscious and environmentally mindful people. Waldorf Exchange Seasonal Program and Waldorf education itself offer young people a chance to look at the world from a fresh angle, then go out and make it a better place.

ACHIEVMENTS

PRICE

INCLUDES

Recommended for participants living outside of Latvia

• WESP experience (materials, teachers, counsellors,

doctor, outings, excursions)

• Food and accommodation
• Extra excursions
• Airport / Train / Bus station pick-up and

drop-off

• Food and take-caring for extra time

460 EURO

INCLUDES:

Recommended for local participants

• WESP experience (materials, teachers,

counsellors, doctor, outings)

• Food and accommodation

* if you need transport to and from the campsite small charges will apply

360 EURO

Apply at www.motherground.com/summer-camps/ - Press Apply button. You will find an Application form, please fill in it in truthfully and submit. After submitting the form, you will receive information regarding the payment and other important details.

APPLY

ORGANISERS

LIVA

WESP principal and co-founder Latvia

Waldorf graduate with 7 year experience in camp leadership and

• ther Waldorf activities in Europe

and Asia.

YIQING

China coordinator and co-founder China

Waldorf enthusiast living and working in Shanghai with a vast experience in Waldorf activities.

KEROLA

WESP Latvia coordinator Latvia

Chairwoman of board of the Adazi Free Waldorf School. Leader of many children and youth Waldorf projects.

SANDA

Teacher Latvia

Works at a Waldorf school as a handicraft

• teacher. Likes outdoor activities - rafting and

climbing in summer and snowboarding in winter. Also interested in drawing, painting and crafty

• things. Loves to taste and make good food. Most

important - always enjoys being with good people!

REINIS

Teacher Latvia

Gardener and craft teacher at Adazi Free Waldorf School. Plays guitar and loves animals and outdoors.

MILDA

Teacher Lithuania

Milda is taking care of 1-3 grade children after the school time at the Vilnius Waldorf school and likes to crafts, theatre, walking, swimming and play games.

CAMP ONE STAFF

JANIS

Teacher Latvia

Waldorf chemistry and biology teacher. Experienced outdoor activity guide and leader. Professional log-cabin builder.

RAIMONDS

Teacher Latvia

Waldorf teacher with experience of more than 26 years in early childhood as well as primary school. Skilful craftsman.

KRISTINE

Teacher Latvia

Kristine likes exploring different languages and cultures but the real love of her life is mountains, hiking and skiing. She is a Waldorf class teacher.

CAMP ONE STAFF

ILDIKO

Teacher Hungary

English and gardening teacher in a Hungarian Waldorf school. Mother of three children, loves nature and drama activities.

GABRIELA

Teacher Australia / Brazil

Waldorf early childhood teacher with teaching background in Brazil, USA and Australia who loves art and nature.

DRUVIS

Counsellor Latvia

Waldorf student. Plays cello and and piano. Loves ice-hockey and is an active member of his local youth team. Active kayak

CAMP ONE STAFF

KATRĪNA

Counsellor Latvia

Katrina who is keen on art, theatre and crafting is an 18 year old Waldorf school

• graduate. She has joined similar summer

camps also before.

IEVA

Counsellor Latvia

Benn dancing Latvian folk dances for 16

• years. Passionate hitchhiker. Interested in art,

music and theatre.

JULIA

Counsellor Hungary

Júlia is a high school student. Before she studied at a Waldorf school. She loves arts, games and

• sports. She’s really curious what it's like to live

fully in and from the nature and once would like to experience it.

CAMP ONE STAFF

SAM

Counsellor USA / China / NewZealand

Born in Beijing to Chinese-American and New Zealand parents, a native speaker of both Chinese and English, he attended international schools in Beijing before landing as a high school student at Green Meadow Waldorf School in New York State.

MANUEL

Counsellor Mexico

Friendly and fun . Former Waldorf student, now studies education. Future Waldorf Teacher.

EMILY

Counsellor China

Emily loves baking, arts and crafts. She is also an acclaimed foreign language trainer.

CAMP ONE STAFF

MONTA

Counsellor Latvia

Have experience with Waldorf education both as a pupil and a teacher. Passionate about politics, choir music, literature and football. Currently studying Politics at University of York.

ANDRA

Music Director Latvia

Waldorf music teacher. Out of school work also works as a conductor and a singer in a highly acclaimed a cappella band Latvian Voices.

VICTORIA

Counsellor Russia

Waldorf enthusiast and kindergarten

• teacher. Victoria is interested in crafts and

exploring new horizons

CAMP ONE STAFF

JIM

Extra curricular activity manager UK

Outdoor enthusiast, animal lover and rescuer. Trained as an actor in London and has been a leader of various Summer Theatre Youth projects.

GINTA

Doctor Latvia

Trained nurse as well as rhythmical masseuse. Practises antroposifocaj medicine.

CAMP ONE STAFF

ELENA

Teacher Canada

Waldorf enthusiast and experienced camp

• leader. Mother of three. Skilled handicraft

teacher.

CAMP TWO STAFF

KRISTINE

Teacher Latvia

Kristine likes exploring different languages and cultures but the real love of her life is mountains, hiking and skiing. She is a Waldorf class teacher.

ELIAS

Teacher Germany

Waldorf graduate. Currently works as a sports teacher at Freie Waldorfschule auf den Fildern.

REINIS

Teacher Latvia

Gardener and craft teacher at Adazi Free Waldorf School. Plays guitar and loves animals and outdoors.

RAIMONDS

Teacher Latvia

Waldorf teacher with experience of more than 26 years in early childhood as well as primary school. Skilful craftsman.

CAMP TWO STAFF

SANDA

Teacher Latvia

Likes outdoor activities - rafting and climbing in summer and snowboarding in winter. Also interested in drawing, painting and crafty

• things. Loves to taste and make good food. Most

important - always enjoys being with good people!

HELEN

Teacher UK

Helen teaches class 8 in The Waldorf School in Balham, London. She loves adventures and love taking kids on adventures with her, both in and

• ut side the classroom.

DRUVIS

Counsellor Latvia

Waldorf student. Plays cello and and piano. Loves ice-hockey and is an active member of his local youth team.

CAMP TWO STAFF

DOROTTYA

Counsellor Hungary

Anthropologist and art teacher. Afternoon teacher at the local Waldorf school. She loves to be among kids. Dorottya’s hobbies are ceramics, needlework, swimming and hiking. She also loves good food.

DACE

Counsellor Latvia

Deeply in love with nature, gardening and

• traveling. Interested in eco-conscious way of

living and alternative educational systems

JUSTINE

Counsellor Latvia

Loves to read, travel and make a lot of DIY

• projects. She is passionate about traveling, cats

and coffee. Currently works Riga and Adazi Waldorf schools and teachers German.

NATHALIA

Counsellor UK

High school student in London hoping to go to university to study history. Nathalia enjoys cooking, travelling, reading books and camping in the summer.

CAMP TWO STAFF

DANNY

Counsellor USA

Danny is an ex baseball player turned actor from Buffalo, New York. He loves sports, food and

• utdoors. Danny lived in China for 6 years where

he was acting in Kung Fu movies and teaching sports.

ENJONG

Counsellor South Korea

Volunteered at Camphill Village in New York and studied Waldorf education in the UK. At the moment works as an English and handicraft teacher at Daejeon Free Waldorf School in South Korea.

POLINA

Counsellor Russia

Polina has been singing in a choir for 13 years. A 20-year-old student who also enjoys origami art.

CAMP TWO STAFF

ANNA

Music Director Latvia

Anna's life is connected to music 24/7 and she loves spending her free time with her family. And chocolate....

CAMP TWO STAFF

SAM

Counsellor USA / China

Born in Beijing to Chinese-American and New Zealand parents, a native speaker of both Chinese and English, he attended international schools in Beijing before landing as a high school student at Green Meadow Waldorf School in New York State.

JIM

Extra curricular activities UK

Outdoor enthusiast, animal lover and rescuer. Trained as an actor in London and has been a leader of various Summer Theatre Youth projects.

CAMP TWO STAFF

GINTA

Doctor Latvia

Trained nurse as well as rhythmical

• masseuse. Practises antroposifocaj medicine.

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CONTACT US

+371 29243222 (Liva for Latvian, English, Chinese) +371 26314486 (Jim for English) +371 29405547 (Kerola for Latvian and Russian)

THANK YOU