News & Stories

Why aren’t we special anymore?

September 4, 2018

When Camphill Special School at Beaver Run first opened in December of 1963 the world was a much less supportive place for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Pennhurst, an institution that gained notoriety for its crowded conditions and abusive treatment of individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, had been open for six decades. Despite […]

All Roads Lead Home Gala – June 2!

May 22, 2018

Join us as the Gala comes home for the first time. Saturday, June 2 6:00 to 10:00 in the evening Camphill Special School – Karl König Schoolhouse 1784 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA 19343 Our students and staff are elated to welcome you to our school’s main campus. They are preparing special offerings and performances sure […]

Thoughts from Our Music Teacher, Melanie Eberhard

April 30, 2018

In the past year and a half, since joining this community as a music teacher, I have experienced some of my most satisfying musical moments. Each child is a delightful riddle, and I enjoy the challenge of finding songs, instruments, and approaches, which will enable, encourage and validate musical expression. It is especially gratifying when […]

Practical Advice from our Occupational Therapist – Choosing the Right Zipper

March 6, 2018

By Sandy Bacon What’s the big deal about a zipper? Although it may not be something you have thought too much about, a difficult zipper can really frustrate our students and prevent them from becoming independent with putting on a coat. Zippers can come in a variety of styles, sizes and materials. Some zippers have […]

Welcome Lizzy!

January 11, 2018

We are thrilled to have a new volunteer helping out in our eurythmy classes! Lizzy has been joining us every Tuesday since September working with a few of Ute’s eurythmy classes. Lizzy received a BA from BYU in English with a minor in German. She studied dance intensively prior to college and took some classes […]

But Why Should He Paint?

January 11, 2018

By Else Wolf Upstairs in Celandine, our medical therapeutic building, is a room which many don’t know about. It is the Robert Musil Library and hosts many rare books from Carlo Pietzner’s collection. It is also where children have art therapy. It is usually set up for painting, sometimes for drawing, or clay modeling. Two […]

Movement At Camphill

December 15, 2017

“Through the movement, they are becoming aware of their down bodies,” says Ute Heuser, our eurythmy instructor at Camphill Special School. Since 2005, Ute has been leading our Camphill students on their own eurythmy journey. Prior to joining us, Ute taught eurythmy to adults in another Camphill in England. While eurythmy is also used as […]

Conversation Between Laura and Elizabeth on “Community”

December 5, 2017

Laura and Elizabeth, Transition Program students and Beaver Farm community members Laura: Spill the beans girl. Elizabeth: Which beans? I’m not the one in kitchen crew. [both laugh]. OK, OK, OK. Let’s get to it. Community. Before I came to know Camphill, I never really had interest in or knew about community living. L: […]

Beaver Farm is Reaching Out!

November 16, 2017

Laura is keeping busy. She has been organizing books and dusting for the past hour at Ideas Book Store in Kimberton. “It’s good here,” says Laura. “I’d like to work here longer.” Peter, on the other hand, enjoys sweeping and dusting. When asked, he said he even helps dust at home. Peter has one year […]

Thank You Again To Vanguard Volunteers!

November 10, 2017

We are so happy to extend another Thank You to our Vanguard volunteers! On October 26, a group came out to help paint the swing set and stain the fences and planting boxes at Chantry. A special thank you to Stephanie Roth who organized this wonderful team!

Giant A+ Awards Earns Cash for CSS!

October 3, 2017

Beginning October 6, 2017, Camphill Special School – ID#:26484 has the opportunity to participate in and earn CASH from A+ School Rewards, a great fundraising program run through your local Giant! PLEASE NOTE: You DO NOT need to re-register your card if your school selection(s) remains the same as last year. To participate: Beginning September 11, 2017, […]

Thank You to Our Vanguard Volunteers!

September 25, 2017

September brings wonderful things on the Camphill campus. Our teachers reopen their classrooms, our coworkers join us to begin their time of service here, and our students rejoin us after their long summer break. We are always excited to meet again with new friends and old and are eager to dive back into the work […]

Lucas House is Up and Running!

September 14, 2017

The Lucas House is up and running! Our first residents, Adam, Julie, Emily and Peter moved in Labor Day weekend! All four are working at Beaver Farm and we are so proud to be able to offer them this opportunity to work and live with us. The “Lucas House” will allow our students to prepare […]

Ready For The School Year At Camp Hill!

September 14, 2017

When Autumn Comes When autumn comes, we return for learning To tackle tasks that have waited for me When autumn comes I feel truly free From the song Returning to School in Autumn by Christof-Andreas Lindenberg The Camphill Special School community sang in the new year at our perennial First Day of School assembly. Ginny […]

Camphill Racquet

April 21, 2017

Our entire Camphill Special School community – including YOU! – is invited to cheer on the kids on Sunday, May 21 from 1:30 to 3 pm all at Tennis Addiction’s indoor facility located at 202 Philips Road, Exton, PA. A group of our students have been having lots of fun at Tennis Addiction on Sunday […]

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The Camphill School

The Camphill School consists of The Children’s Village and School at Beaver Run, The Transition Program at Beaver Farm, and The Camphill School of Curative Education and Social Therapy.

1784 Fairview Road
Glenmoore, PA 19343

Phone: (610) 469-9236
Fax: (610) 469-9758
information@camphillspecialschool.org
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