Summer Camps 2010

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 and Young Weird Science). Fees cover all costs of supplies, simple 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 21-25, 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.   

 

A First Look at Art with Janet Fabin [Session 1b]

June 21-25, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 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.   

 

Mr. Mark's Science Outpost [Session 1c]

June 21-25 , 10:00 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.

 

Paleo Camp with Geb Bennett [Session 2a]

June 28-July 2, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for children entering grades 4-6

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 28-July 2, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades 2-4

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 instruments. Mr. Stitcher is an Orff Level I qualified teacher who currently teaches at John Kerr Elementary School in Winchester.

 

Weeds in the Woods with Mr. Mark [Session 3a]

July 5-9, 10 a.m. to 12 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? Each morning it’s a joyous jump into song, stories, art, simple science and outdoor adventure as you explore the city park – future home to the Discovery Museum. Join Mark for this relaxed, fun and educational get together.

 

Flying with the Birds with Lorilei Dreibelbis[Session 3b]

July 5-9 9:00 a.m to 12:00 noon for children entering grades 1-3

Learn why our feathered friends look and behave the way they do. With games and crafts you’ll be exploring everything from beak, feet and feathers to migration and camouflage.

 

Fabric Fun with Lorilei Dreibelbis[Session 3c]

July 5-9 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades 1-3

Textures, decorative stitches, weaves, knits, fibers and dyes – it all comes to life as you make puppets, pillows, dolls, and bags. You’ll even get to use a sewing machine!

 

Young Weird Science in the Park with Mr. Mark [Session 4a]

July 12-16, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon for children 5 - 6 years

Fee: $70 for members, $100 for non-members

Mark brings bright wit, intelligence and laughter to the world of young children. Expect everything from bugs to plant identification (good to I.D. poison ivy!) on mornings filled to the brim with energetic activities and projects in Jim Barnett park – future home to the Discovery Museum..

 

Sign Language with Vicki Ferris [Sesstion 4b]

July 12-16, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades K-5

Immerse yourself in the expressive, practical and fun world of signing. You’ll learn the basics of American Sign Language, get lots of ‘hands on’ practice with other campers and deaf visitors. Tapes and DVDs will round out your understanding of deaf education and culture.

 

Theater/Improv. Workshop with LaTasha Jones [Session 5a]

July 19 –July 23, 9 a.m. to 12 noon for children entering grades 4-6

Students learn the basics of theatre, a variety of acting techniques along with improvisational games to positively problem-solve everyday situations. At week’s end, students will perform a series of monologues, skits, journal entries and more for parents & friends. 

 

Art Out of the Box with Mr. Mark [Session 5b]

July 19 –July 23, 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. You’ll visit down town art studios, paint Ms. Kirby’s truck, tie dye tee shirts using squirt guns, face paint and participate in other artistic eccentricities.

 

Chess Etc. with Jim Moyer [Session 6a]

July 26-30, 9:00 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.

 

Observational Drawing & Glass Bead Making with Robert Shabb [Session 6b]

July 26-30, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades 4-6

Come perfect your drawing skills! Each day will include sketch work around the museum or outside on the mall, learning perspective and the placement of objects in space – from still life to people. You’ll also make glass beads and do pottery kiln work.

Crafting Bonanza with Emma Phillips [Session 7a]

August 2-6, 9 a.m. to 12 noon for children entering grades 4-6

Decorate cakes and cookies, make aprons, jewelry & jewelry boxes and ornaments. Put your personal style into your bedroom with lamp shades, light covers, pillow and door signs as well as school accessories such as ribboned pencils, and journal/notebook covers. From fabric, to sugar to decoupage we’ll be doing it all!

 

Pottery and Clay Sculpture with Clay Phillips [Session 7b]

August 2-6, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades 1-3

Roll out your imagination and create a great time with clay - pinch it, roll it, sculpt it, glaze it, keep it as a treasure and make it MOVE! Yes, you’ll even learn some ‘claymation’ techniques and have a short animated film to share with family and friends.

 

Eco-Bio Camp with Carla Gorman and Theresa Krause [Session 7c and 7d]

August 2-6, and August 9-13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for children entering grades 5-7

Fee: $210 for members, $240 for non-members

Co-sponsored by the Discovery Museum and the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal (formerly Conservation Research Center) Spend a week playing in the great outdoors and learning about conservation science.