Village (K-2nd)
The Village is a magical place created for campers entering Kindergarten through 2nd grade in the fall. The space has been sized right and filled with age-appropriate arts and nature activities - from drama to art, nature, music, pottery, storytelling, and more! Kids are encouraged to embrace their curiosity, explore new and fun interests, and discover their creative potential.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Willowbrook is a camper-driven experience, meaning that each child has the opportunity to try different tents at their own pace and change activities whenever they'd like! Campers are given ample free-choice time throughout the day, as well as opportunities to participate in Willowbrook’s performances (please see below for performance requirements).​
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Important information about performances is made at both morning and afternoon assemblies. Auditions happen after morning assembly on the first day of camp, so your child should immediately head to the Drama tent to get more information and audition. If campers do not audition on their first day of the session, they have a lower chance of being cast in a production. Villagers may participate in the pre-performance show, which will consist of a dance, song, and/or skit. Villagers only need to attend the week of the performance to participate. Performances occur on Thursdays during sessions 2, 4 and 6.
2026 Planned Offerings
Subject to potential change based on staff hiring availability
Village Art inspires a love of art in our campers as they explore a wide range of artistic materials and express their creativity. Activities rotate daily, but frequent activities include painting and drawing from life, creating self-portraits, sculpting, and a variety of mixed-media craft projects.
Villagers explore clay and learn the basics of handbuilding and wheel-throwing in our Ceramics tent. Projects rotate daily but free-sculpting is always an option for those who want to let their imaginations run wild!
The Village Dance tent invites our campers to get up and move! Campers can choreograph their own dances, play movement games, and learn dance moves from a variety of cultures and styles, including tap and ballet. Campers interested in tap dancing should pack a pair of socks to reduce the risk of blisters.
In the Village Drama tent, imaginations run wild! Campers learn to communicate and cooperate as they play drama games, create storylines, act out scenes, and dress up in costumes. Campers in this tent have the opportunity to put on special Village performances each week.
Budding musicians will love the opportunities to explore a range of instruments in our Village Music tent! Guitars, drums, recorders, maracas, ukuleles, and more are available to campers to play and experiment. Musical parades, group music games, jam sessions, and instrument lessons are all part of the fun.
The offerings in the Village Nature tent are designed to teach our campers about the natural world around them and inspire a sense of environmental responsibility in the next generation. Activities include nature walks, science experiments, nature-based crafts, and occasional gardening!
This area will focus on listening, telling and performing stories. Campers will also get an opportunity to work on creative writing in relationship to folktales and storytelling.
"I love dropping my child off at Willowbrook each day; I always wish I could stay for some arts and crafts too! The staff this summer was excellent, and the new drop off and pick up options were wonderful. Thank you!"
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- Willowbrook Parent, 2025