Shining Mountain Waldorf School050

Boulder's Shining Mountain Waldorf School is all about the arts - the discipline permeates all aspects of school life at the school and evidence of painting, sculpting, drawing, singing, instrumental ensembles, woodwork, handwork, drama, and creative movement is tangible throughout the campus. The school offers kindergarten through high school programs.

Like any Waldorf school, Shining Mountain is rooted in the methods and philosophy of Austrian-born scientist, educator, and philosopher Rudolf Steiner and reflects Steiner's belief that eduction should balance intelligence, emotion, and physical activity.

The school offers a varied program for kindergarteners, including a mixed-age classroom for kids between the ages of three and six. Afterschool care is available for kids in grades three through six.

The school offers an athletics program with sports like cross-country, volleyball, and basketball. Summer camps are open to students and to the public; children in preschool through grade eight are accepted. Info is available online.