Summer Session

Our summer session is focused on outdoor and art exploration. Weekly themes be a rotation of art and ecology. We will be visited by teaching artists as well as organizations including Willapa Wildlife Refuge and Columbia River Maritime Museum. Our daily nature walks are extended to 90 minutes during the summer session.

Summer Session Rates

(Monday-Friday 8am-3pm)

1 week ($300)

full month ($1000)

The Sou'Wester Lodge and Vintage Trailer Resort is offering a limited number of 5-night stays paired with preschool enrollment for your little one/s, creating space for both rest and inspiration.

Interested in an Artist Teaching Residency?

This program is designed for artists eager to share their skills with preschoolers. The residency includes accommodations at The Sou'wester Lodge and a teaching stipend:

Compensation includes a 5-night stay at The Sou'wester Lodge (Sun 4pm - Fri 11am) + a $100 stipend. 

Teaching schedule is 9:45 am - 10:45 am Mon - Thurs.

Email admin@wavepreschool.org with any questions.  

Summer Session Schedule

8-8:30 Arrival & Free Play

8:30-9:00 Project/Activity 1

9:00-9:30 Group Snack

9:30-9:45 Movement Break

9:45-10:15 Project/Activity 2

10:15-10:45 Project/Activity 3

10:45-11:00 Gathering

11:00-11:30 LUNCH

11:30-11:45 Prepare for Walk

11:45-1:15 Walk

1:15-2:00 Nap/Quiet Activity

2:00-3:00 Free Play Outdoors

3:00-5:00 Extended Care