Waldorf Education in southeastern Wisconsin employs a holistic approach to education and to life that honors the Earth, embraces the spirit and nurtures and recognizes the integrity of the whole human being. Local Waldorf schools offer a variety of summer programs, a few of which are described here; see individual websites for other program offerings.

Between July 2 and 21, Great Lakes Waldorf Institute (GLWI) is offering adult workshops in subjects including biography work, clay modeling, calligraphy and more, to enable adults to enrich themselves, deepen their self-understanding and experience the Waldorf approach to education. GLWI also offers a teacher development program that leads to a certificate in Waldorf Education or a Master of Education degree with a Waldorf emphasis. For families looking to learn more about Waldorf education, Tamarack Waldorf School, at 1150 E. Brady Street, in Milwaukee, is holding an Open House for parents, at 6:30 p.m., July 31.

Summer Garden, a Waldorf-inspired summer program for children in preschool through grade 3, is offered at Prairie Hill Waldorf School, N14 W29143 Silvernail Road, in Pewaukee.

To learn more, visit GreatLakesWaldorf.org, TamarackWaldorf.org or PrairieHillWaldorf.org.