Summer Camps 2011
Leap into art, science and crafts this summer with a hands-on exploration of the amazing world we live in. Campers can expect to get messy while learning to see the world with the vision of the artist and scientific explorer. Register early to guarantee a spot. Fees are $95 per person for members, $125 for non-members unless otherwise noted (see Wee Discoverers, Mr. Mark’s Science Outpost and EcoBioGeo). Fees cover all costs of supplies, snacks, and instructors. All instructors are highly qualified in their fields and have experience working with children. Call today to reserve your spot! (540) 722-2020
A First Look at Art with Janet Fabin [Session 1a]
June 20-24, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for children 4 and 5 years old
This class is designed to give 4 and 5 year olds an opportunity to develop their talents and skills while experiencing the joy of creating art. Activities will include sculpture, printmaking, painting, mask making and clay. Parents have the option of accompanying any child who may feel more comfortable with them present in order to facilitate and encourage participation.
Backyard Games: Play! Create! Learn! with Mary Bruce Glaize [Session 1b]
June 20-24, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. entering grades 1-3
Jump rope mania, lanyard construction, terrarium building, kick the can, water play, mud pies and more; we’ll do it all here at the museum, and your backyard will never look quite the same to you again.
Paleo Camp with Geb Bennett [Session 2a]
June 27-July 1, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for children entering grades 3-6
The Museum’s own paleo-curator, takes you into the world of fossils and dinosaurs. Two field trips are included in the week, so that campers can collect their own fossils, clean and learn to classify them. (A parent or guardian is requested to accompany child on trips.)
Hands on Music with Ryan Stitcher [Session 2b]
June 27-July 1, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades 1st -3rd
Have fun while using singing, dancing, and movement to improve your musical skills. We will be playing various instruments, writing our own songs, and making our own wacky instruments. Mr. Stitcher is an Orff Level I qualified teacher who currently teaches at John Kerr Elementary School in Winchester.
EcoBioGeo with Carla Gorman and Theresa Krause [Session 2c]
June 27 – July 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. entering grades 5 – 7 Fee $210 for members, $240 for non-members.
'Eco' means home, 'Bio' means life, and 'Geo' means earth. EcoBioGeo Camp is held in partnership with and on site of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute near Front Royal, VA. Campers spend five days in an amazing outdoor setting. We observe animals that are endangered or extinct in the wild, meet the scientists who study them, and learn about loss of habitat and biodiversity as we explore 'what lives where and why'.
Weeds in the Woods with Mr. Mark [Session 3a]
July 11-15, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for children 3 to 5 years with a parent/guardian
Fee: $70 for members, $100 for non-members
What could be more fun than multiplying this popular program from one day to five? Mom and child join Mr. Mark for outdoor exploration, hiking, playing in the mud and just plain fun!!
Fantastical World of Painting with Robert Shabb [Session 3b]
July 11-15 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades 4-6
Move past the barriers of elementary painting into making your fantastical imaginings into colorful reality. You'll start with the solid basics - building velum panels, working with transfers and color sampling and collecting ideas from the world outside the Museum's doors. You'll end with a work of art and the know-how to paint forever!
Mr. Mark’s Science Outpost I [Session 4a]
July 18-22, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades K-5
Fee: $150 for members, $180 for non-members
Five full days of science and fun in the great outdoors! Water play, hiking, tree and bird identification, and other explorations will make us real hungry for the cookout on the last day.
Going Gourdy with Angela Mohr [Session 4b]
July 18-22, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for children entering grades 3-5
Prepare to be amazed by all the handy, fun things you can do with gourds. You’ll craft ornaments, a gourd bowl/dish, gourd-head puppets, a birdhouse and more.
Chess Etc. with Jim Moyer [Session 5a]
July 25–29, 9 a.m. to 12 noon for children entering grades 1-6
Whether you’re new to chess or a long time aficionado, this is the place you’ll want to be for stimulating your gray matter, plotting strategies, making friends and having fun. We’ll be throwing in a few other games on the side.
Mr. Mark’s Science Outpost II [Session 5b]
July 25-29, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. entering grades K–5
Fee: $150 for members, $180 for non-members
Five full days of science and fun in the great outdoors! Water play, hiking, tree and bird identification, and other explorations will make us real hungry for the cookout on the last day.
Playing with Math with Harry Holloway [Session 6a]
August 1-5, 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon for children entering grades 1-3
Tickle your brain as well as your funny bone as you play with numbers, 3 dimensional structures and puzzles of all kinds. Includes origami and loads of other hands on explorations.
Art Out of the Box with Mr. Mark [Session 6b]
August 1-5, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades 1-3
More fun than Harold and his purple crayon, this highly popular camp is unlike any art class you’ve ever experienced. Who knows what may happen as we entertain our muse and engage in artistic eccentricities like painting Ms. Kirby's truck and tie dying tee shirts on a squirt gun firing range.
Earth Science with Catie Broznak [Session 7a]
August 8-12, 9 a.m. to 12 noon for children entering grades 3-6
Come explore the solar system, gems, volcanoes, and the oceans! Activities include making our own minerals, air spaceships, and starting a rock collection. The last day is a hike in the mountains to discover how they are made, and to enjoy the great outdoors. (A parent or guardian is requested to accompany child on the hike).
