Nature Arts Camp ages 4+
Jul
21
to Jul 29

Nature Arts Camp ages 4+

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Nature Arts Camp is a fun way for children ages 4+ to connect with the natural world, curated art materials, and each other in our sensory rich, play based process art studio! In each session we will explore bundle dying using natural fibers, create with wool felting, make nature rattles and more. Lots of time spent inside and out with child led nature based fun. With two sessions to choose from, sign up for one or both!

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Aug
4
to Aug 6

Dream House Design Camp

Campers are invited to customize their very own IKEA wooden dollhouse from exterior painting to interior design, furnishings and more. Nature infused sensory stations, including indoor and outdoor potions play time make this play based child led experience a highlight for every child’s Summer — creative fun for children ages 4 and up that becomes a keepsake.

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Drama Arts Camp
Aug
11
to Aug 13

Drama Arts Camp

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In this camp we will explore musical instruments, puppets, costumes, face painting, dancing, movement games & more. Campers have fun exploring dramatic arts within our process art and play based studio with lots of time for play and time outside with nature stations. This camp is a unique experience for children ages 4-13. Lots of time each day spent outside with water play and giant bubbles!

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VACATION ART CAMP
Dec
29
to Dec 31

VACATION ART CAMP

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Vacation ART camp runs over December holiday break and includes lantern making, snow and ice art and shadow puppet play! With lots of outside time sprinkled into the fun - this camp is a breath of fresh air mid-holiday break!

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Tree Forts & Fairy Houses, September 16 & 23
Jul
15
to Jul 17

Tree Forts & Fairy Houses, September 16 & 23

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Tree Forts & Fairy Houses Camp is a fun child led way for children to contemplate and create with natural materials — planning and building their very own fairy house to take home with them at the end of camp! Materials provided and we will also go on adventure walks to collect and find just the right things to embellish our creations.

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Sewing 101 ages 8+, July 18-19
Jul
4
to Jul 5

Sewing 101 ages 8+, July 18-19

This simple and fun camp for kids ages 8+ is a great introduction to sewing with some projects lined up and lots of room for kids to explore with our materials. From stitches to embroidery we will make some stuffed friends and outfit a clothespin with our new stitching skills.

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Sensory Potions Lab
Jun
2
to Jun 16

Sensory Potions Lab

This hands on class is especially designed to mix creativity with child-led sensory PLAY for the ultimate learning experience. Class includes materials and tools to go home with the children so you can take the studio fun with you wherever you go. Register for all three or drop in! Make Summer a splash with this fun series.

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Messy Mondays! Sensory Art for Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver
Jun
1
to Jun 8

Messy Mondays! Sensory Art for Children ages 2-4 and their caregiver

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Join us on Monday June 20 & 27 for Sensory Fun with music and more! Classes are gently lead by studio owner Emily Burkland and feature child led sensory rich ART fun on the porch and in the studio with lots of opportunities to PLAY! Babes in arms are free and cost covers one child and one caregiver.

 

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Make Dance / Make Art Camp
Jul
15
to Jul 18

Make Dance / Make Art Camp

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Dates: July 15-19
Time: 9:00am - 12:00p.m.
Cost: $90

Come explore a variety of dance and art styles in this mixed level camp for all kids in 1st-6th grades. Emphasis will be on dance and art-making and campers will have the opportunity to play with different elements of both disciplines to make their own creations. We will split into two groups and campers will spend half the morning making art and the other half making dance. We were share our work with each other throughout the week! Camp Directors Ashley Hensel Browning and Emily Burkland (Community Art Garden) along with volunteers will keep you moving and smiling as you learn new moves, play with new ideas, and work with friends to create your own dances and art. Come ready to be physical, get messy, and have fun! Bring water and a snack. Let's make dance and art!

Camp takes place at Chester Andover Elementary and Community Art Garden (we will be walking between locations each day with Emily and Ashley)



Registration through Chester Town Recreation Department at Chester Town Hall, 556 Elm St, Chester, VT

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