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Mini-Camp Descriptions
Morning Mini-Camps
Offered 9:30 am-1 pm
Out of This World: Gr. 1-5
Week 1: July 6-9 $275
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Great for outer space fans – a little astronomy, science fiction, and lots of imagination! Learn scientific facts and mythology about our solar system and constellations. Make a stargazer, balloon powered “moon rovers” and mini-universe in a bottle. Invent your very own planet, and make the aliens who live there! Design a rocket ship for an egg-astronaut, and watch volunteer firefighters “launch” it from the top of a fire engine ladder!
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Ladies and gentlemen! Children of all ages! Come join us for loads of fun under the big top, with lots of art activities inspired by Alexander Calder’s “Circus,” Henri Matisse, and other master artists! Build your own miniature circus, complete with clowns and animals. Practice juggling, “tight rope walking” and other circus acts. Make your own carnival games, balloon sculptures, face paints, and let your imagination run wild!
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Walk Like An Egyptian: Gr. 2-5
Week 3: July 20-23 $275
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Ancient history, archaeology, adventure and art, in one terrific class! Learn about life on the Nile, how to wrap a mummy and build a sarcophagus, make modern day papyrus, and how to write in hieroglyphics. Hear the stories of the Egyptian gods and goddesses, King Tut, Queen Nefertiti, and Cleopatra. Uncover buried treasures on a mock archaeological dig, and design a pyramid that’s fit for a king!
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Superhero Academy: Gr. 1-5
Week 4: July 27-30 $275
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It’s a bird...it’s a plane... it’s superhero camp! If you could have any special powers, what would they be? Invent your own secret superhero identity, choose your superpower, and make your costume accessories. Build a set of “action figures,” design your secret lair, draw comics and comic book style art! Concoct a batch of kryptonite, and make up adventures with other young superheroes!
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Magical Creatures & Mythic Beasts: Gr. 1-5
Week 5: Aug 3-6 $275
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Unicorns, mermaids, cyclops, dragons, pixies, griffins... Delve into the realm of magical creatures and mythic beasts of the land, water, and air from all over the world. Bring dragons to life, design your own imaginary beings, and learn about how people all over the world describe and celebrate these amazing creatures through stories, art, and poetry.
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Hark, who goes there?! Explore the life kings and queens, wizards, knights in shining armor, and the daily activities in the kingdom. Construct your own elaborate model castle, design a family crest, learn the knight’s code of honor and practice your dragon-slaying skills, make “stained glass” windows and and mix magical potions!
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Fancy That! Decorative Arts : Gr. 2-5
Week 7: Aug 17-20 $275
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Make anything fancier with art supplies and your own creative ideas! Tie-dye, fabric markers, and homemade iron-ons turn plain clothes into wearable art. Design jewelry, key chains, and hair accessories with beads, ribbons, and Shrinky Dinks. Dress up wooden boxes, candles, and more with specialty paints and craft materials. We supply all art materials and tools except clothing items.
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