“As a Waldorf teacher I really appreciate the Waldorf aspects of Kroka, the skits at the end as a way to solidify the positive aspects of the experience and to share the joy of the experience with families… I like the opening potlucks and the chance to get a little feel for Kroka and the teachers, as well as the other children and parents before leaving. I appreciate that there are ample opportunities to share concerns you have about your child beforehand as well as a chance to talk about them afterwards. Creating the sense of community for the campers is very valuable.”

– Parent and Teacher, Wendy Coughlan

Kroka’s connection to Waldorf education began with the Waldorf School of Baltimore in 1997, when Lynne and Misha were asked to organize a canoeing expedition for an 8th grade class. The trip was a great success, and everyone involved was moved by the depth of connection that resulted amongst the class community. 

Today, Kroka serves over 14 Waldorf Schools annually from around the country. Our Waldorf collaboration ranges from 3rd grade farm programs and 8th grade traditional year-end trips, to 9th grade geology, 10th grade Odyssey, and 11th grade Parzival expeditions. Kroka staff teaching these programs have the privilege of learning from master teachers who bring their wisdom and extraordinary experience with every group of children.

Waldorf Education

  • Is based on a profound understanding of human development
  • Provides a detailed and richly artistic curriculum that responds to and enhances the child’s developmental phases, from early childhood through high school.
  • Cultivates social and emotional intelligence
  • Connects children to nature
  • Ignites passion for lifelong learning

Learn more about Waldorf education from the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).

Many elements of the Waldorf curriculum, such as main lesson books, singing, crafts and handwork are incorporated into daily work with students at Kroka. Some of the  observations and insights of Rudolf Steiner are woven into Kroka’s practices, from biodynamic gardening and the use of homeopathic medicine to Goethean observation. The non-denominational spirituality gives us a framework for striving to better ourselves as educators and human beings.

In addition to working with Waldorf schools, Kroka is actively involved with other progressive educational streams, including Montessori, Friends and Cooperative schools. Through experiencing a variety of educational philosophies we are privileged to witness positive innovations in the education of youth and are able to synthesize the best styles and practices of what we learn from others into our own work.