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2012 Summer Day Camps for 2nd - 4th Grade Grads
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(990-06-26-12)
Tuesday-Thursday, June 26-28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
$96 member/$108 non-member, Price includes snacks and any project supplies, Limit 18, Learning Center
Jump into summer with all of your senses! Play, build and paint with mud. Mash-up plant parts to make paper and use water to make music. Harvest, eat, and plant the world's most famous water-loving plant. Then enjoy the sun's powers to make food-- inside a leaf to feed the plant and inside a solar cooker to feed you! Bring your own lunch and water bottle each day, take home plantings and projects. Combine with "Art at the Arb" for a full-day option.
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(993-06-26-12)
Tuesday-Thursday, June 26-28, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
$75 member/$84 non-member, Price includes snacks and any project supplies, Limit 16, Learning Center
Learn new techniques to depict realistic detail, depth, and composition. Create art based on observing the Arboretum gardens while practicing with a variety of mediums such as paint, pencils, and pastels. Different projects each summer for repeat campers. Combine with "Mud, Water, Sun 2" for a full-day option. |
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(990-07-31-12)
Tuesday-Thursday, July 31-August 2, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
$96 member/$108 non-member, Price includes snacks and any project supplies, Limit 16, Learning Center
Experience the design process and creative problem-solving of working together as a team to construct shelters. Inspired by the famous Three Little Pigs, build using straw, wood, and bricks. Taught by Willis Bowman, an engineer, puppeteer, and co-designer and builder of the Arboretum's "Under the Oak" nature play area. Combine this camp with "Arboretum Adventures" for a full-day option. |
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(991-07-31-12)
Tuesday-Thursday, July 31-August 2, 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
$75 member/$84 non-member, Price includes snacks and any project supplies, Limit 14, Learning Center
Explore, hike, forage, collect, build, and imagine an epic path through some of the hidden places at the Arboretum! Awaken your sense of adventure and creativity while we play outside. Inspired by the way kids used to play, land artist Andy Goldsworthy, the storybooks Roxaboxen and Westlandia, and growing evidence of the importance of nature play (http://www.playengland.org.uk/and http://www.ChildrenAndNature.org)
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Every Other Friday, June 22-August 17, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Fee per day: $32 member/$35 non-member, Price includes a snack and enough to bring home to share, Limit 16, Learning Center
Have fun while increasing skill and confidence in the kitchen. Prepare and sample recipes in class, then take home enough to share samples with your family too! Each day has a unique theme, so sign up for one or all five! (Food is as organic and local as possible.)
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(992-06-22-12)
June 22
Mix up a basic dough and add-in new combinations of spices, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Throw out the recipe, let your taste buds (and your creativity) be your guide! |
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(992-07-06-12)
July 06
Cheese on pasta, cheese on salad, cheese on vegetables - three cheers for cheese! Learn to make homemade ricotta/paneer/cottage cheese. Make a variety of cheesy snacks, and discover why we need to thank plants for this tasty food! |
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(992-07-20-12)
July 20
Make fresh bread and crackers, then harvest herbs from the garden to turn into tasty dips and spreads. Create pestos made from basil, parsley, and cilantro. Mix herbs like dill and chives with butter or cream cheese. Perfect food for snacks and parties! |
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(992-08-03-12)
August 03
Enjoy making chocolate dipping sauce for pretzels and fruit, flourless chocolate cake, Mexican hot chocolate, and hard shell ice cream topping. |
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(992-08-17-12)
August 17
Become famous for your homemade chips and dips! Make chips using tortillas, potatoes, and even kale; dip them in fresh salsa, hummus, and more. |
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Every Other Friday, June 15-August 10, 9 a.m. - noon
Fee per day: $27 member/$29 non-member, Price includes snack and any project supplies, Limit 16, Learning Center
Learn from an expert! Join guest instructors for a variety of Arboretum inspired art projects throughout the summer. You can sign up for just one day or all five! Wear old clothes, and be ready for a fun, art-intensive ezperience!
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(993-06-15-12)
June 15
Practice observing carefully to increase realism in pencil drawings. Explore colored pencil techniques to create depth and a feeling of aliveness. Taught by artist Gretchen Wagener. |
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(993-06-29-12)
June 29
Using the Arboretum as inspiration, and with artist Gretchen Wagener as a guide, create an impressionist style painting. Learn how to mix and blend colors for desired effects. |
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(993-07-13-12)
July 13
Walk the Arboretum grounds and sketch inspiring plants or wildlife. Then use your sketches to guide your creation of a clay sculpture. Explore shape, texture, and proportion. Taught by artist Gretchen Wagener. |
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(993-07-27-12)
July 27
Weave bamboo reeds into a basket with the help of experienced basketry teacher Nancy Nelson. Take home additional reed material for a future creation! Different projects each summer for repeat campers. |
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(993-08-10-12)
August 10
Build magical sculptures from found natural materials. Use woodworking tools like hand saws and cordless drills; learn quick, clever ways of joining your materials. Taught by Willis Bowman, who is an engineer, puppeteer, and co-designer and builder of the Arboretum's "Under the Oak" nature play area. |
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To register, make note of class name(s) and number(s), then click the leaf to go to our OnLine store!
Questions?
Call 952-443-1422
or email: ArbEdu@umn.edu
Summer Day Camps
Families (Adult + Child)
Pre-K - Kindergarten Grads
1st - 2nd Grade Grads
2nd - 4th Grade Grads
5th - 8th Grade Grads
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