Zena Democratic School

Open House
2024-10-19 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
ZDS Open Houses are the best way to learn more about the school. Students, parents, alumni, and staff members will be in attendance to give tours of the campus, discuss the school, and answer questions. Panel discussion at 2:00pm.
Reservations can be made on the Open House Event page

No School - Indigenous People's Day
2024-10-14
No School – Indigenous People’s Day

No School - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03
No School – Rosh Hashanah

Fall Potluck
2024-09-27 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
A family friendly event for feasting, gathering around the campfire, and enjoying eachothers company!

Ice Cream Social
2024-09-13 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Families are invited to join us for fun with new and old friends & lots of ice cream!

First Day of School
2024-09-09 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
First Day of School!

Welcome Back Picnic
2024-09-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
A welcome back picnic for families at a local park. Brought you by the ZDS Parent Squad!

Curious Jane Camp
2024-08-19 09:00 - 2024-08-23 17:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
For girls entering K-1st, 2nd-3rd & 4th-6th grades
9am – 3:30pm, $450/week + $25 materials fee
Multi-week discount of $35-off/week, includes siblings
Rolling Drop-Off from 8:30-9am
Late-Stay until 5:30pm for $25/day or $100/full-week
Two sessions: August 12-16 & August 19-23

Curious Jane Summer Camp
2024-08-12 09:00 - 2024-08-16 15:30 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY

Wayfinder Experience Camp Week 2
2024-08-05 09:00 - 2024-08-09 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Week 1 July 29th-August 2nd
Week 2 August 5th-9th
Ages 8+
Cost: $525. Early reg. $500

Wayfinder Experience Camp Week 1
2024-07-29 09:00 - 2024-08-02 15:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY

Last Day of School
2024-06-14
That’s a wrap!

Graduation Picnic
2024-06-08 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
ZDS Graduation Ceremony and End of Year Picnic open to ZDS families and friends

Memorial Day - School Closed
2024-05-27
Memorial Day – School Closed

Playground Build Days
2024-05-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-05-23 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Help us maintain and add to our beloved playground.

Parent Coffee House
2024-05-23 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Parent Coffee House is a place to get to know and support to each other.

Open House
2024-05-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-04-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-03-02 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
ZDS Open Houses are the best way to learn more about the school. Students, parents, alumni, and staff members will be in attendance to give tours of the campus, discuss the school, and answer questions. Panel discussion at 2:00pm.

Staff Day - School Closed
2024-05-01
School is closed for students

Parent Coffee House
2024-04-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York), 2024-03-21 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Halifax), 2024-02-29 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Zena Democratic School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Currently enrolled parents are welcome to join us for coffee, refreshments and a conversation about life as a ZDS parent.

Spring Break - No School
2024-03-25 - 2024-04-01
Spring Break – No School

20 Years of Self-Directed Stories
2024-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
Alumni from our 20 years will share stories and answer questions during this series of panels during the late winter and spring of 2024

February Break - No School
2024-02-19 - 2024-02-23
February Break – No School

Valentine's Ball
2024-02-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | The Local, 16 John St, Saugerties, New York, 12477
A free and fancy dance party for students, staff & their families and friends.

Annual Assembly Meeting
2024-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax) | Hudson Valley Sudbury School, 84 Zena Road, Kingston, NY
Meeting of the ZDS Assembly (parents, students, and staff) to make democratic decisions about the school.
