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ART + NATURE = SPARHAWK SUMMER PROGRAM The Sparhawk Summer Program is the perfect experiential mix and balance of art and nature. We have created an exciting, hands-on, messy and creative curriculum for children ages 5-10. Led in small groups by our expert staff, our students will build, create, explore, dissect, discover, and immerse themselves in the vast world of art and nature. It’s a beautiful world out there, let’s get out and explore it!SU

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ON THE MOVE | JULY 6TH - 10TH Activities: Mobiles, human spirograph, kite and aircraft creation, Rube Goldberg machines, migration & tracking activities, whirlwinds & whirlygigs, waves (sound & water) and island formation. BACK IN TIME | JULY 13TH - 17TH Activities: Weaving, foraging, tin crafts, farming, cooking, aqueduct- building, fossils, ink & paint making, printmaking. !PLANET PROTECTORS | JULY 20TH - 24TH Activities: Recycled art & mosaics, birdhouses, worm composting, terrarium-building to explore the 5 earth systems, farming. !FOREST HOMES & HIDEAWAYS | JULY 27TH - 31ST Activities: Building shelters & lean-to structures, creating artwork inspired by Andy Goldsworthy, animal observation & habitat creation, fairy-house building and mapping their locations, tree & plant identification.

ART CREATION

Participation in the arts inspires creativity, fosters the development of problem-solving, critical-thinking, and literacy skills, and builds self esteem and character. Our approach to art creation is experiential with both guided instruction and student led exploration.

SUMMER PROGRAM SESSIONS Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Children Ages 5-10 Price: $295 Per Session | $30 One Time Registration

!SPARHAWKSCHOOL.COM/SUMMER | 978.388.5354 | 259 ELM STREET, AMESBURY MA 01913

ABOUT SPARHAWK SCHOOL Sparhawk is the premier independent progressive day and boarding school on Boston's North Shore where the intellectual vitality of each student's educational experience is considered paramount. We build strong community, encourage collaboration, and respect the uniqueness of each individual. We create real and tangible experiences that stimulate curiosity and inspire inquiry. Students are encouraged and guided in their journey toward deep understanding across disciplines, and benefit from positive adult and peer mentorship, secure in the knowledge that their strengths, needs and interests are recognized. !SUMMER PROGRAM VISION In this, our 21st year, we are expanding our offerings to include an experiential and arts-based summer program. Students will ponder, explore, build & create. Learning adventures will take place on the beautiful grounds and in classrooms at both our Lower and Upper School locations as well as in the natural classrooms in nearby communities. The ART + NATURE staff is comprised of Sparhawk School staff and alumni as well as art and nature specialists from our extended community.

NATURE

The Sparhawk School campus is a resource rich and vibrant environment. Students will explore, invent, build and create using the natural resources available on our grounds and within the outlying community.

!SPARHAWKSCHOOL.COM/SUMMER | 978.388.5354 | 259 ELM STREET, AMESBURY MA 01913

ATTENDEE EXPECTATIONS The ART + NATURE Summer Program is experiential by design, so the children will be outdoors, much of each day-  sometimes rain or shine. Children should come dressed for variable weather and for art activities, both of which can be engagingly messy. We will explore ponds and streams, and traverse the undulating terrains of our woodlands and fields. If you have any questions regarding the ability of your child to fully participate in our activities, please contact the Summer Program Director at summer@sparhawkschool.com prior to registration.!!ART + NATURE TEAM The ART + NATURE team is comprised of current Sparhawk staff and alumni as well as local community specialists with diverse backgrounds in the arts & education. The health and safety of our students is of the utmost importance, and therefore each staff member is required to pass a CORI as well as a rigorous vetting process. !DEADLINES Advanced registration is required. The deadline for registration, payments & waivers is May 15th, 2015. Registration may be available after this date, please contact the ART + NATURE program for availability. All payments and waivers must be received prior to participation.!

REFUND POLICY The one time $30 registration fee as well as the $50 deposit per session are non-refundable. Theses fees can not be transferred to another program, attendee or friend. Please plan your summer sessions carefully as there are no refunds given for participant dismissal, absence, sickness or failure to attend the session. If for some reason a camp session is cancelled you will receive a full refund. Should you need to cancel a session on or before May 15th, you will receive a refund of all except the deposit and registration fees. If you cancel after May 15th, there is no refund available. !REGISTRATION & PAYMENT Registration, payment & waivers are available in one easy to use online portal. Students must be the required age upon the first day of the summer program. The price per session is $295. Upon registration a $50 deposit and one time $30 registration are required, non-refundable & non-transferrable. Payments may be made in full or you may choose a payment plan. !!To register, please visit:!WWW.SPARHAWKSCHOOL.COM/SUMMER !

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ART + NATURE SPARHAWK SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM

!SPARHAWKSCHOOL.COM/SUMMER | 978.388.5354 | 259 ELM STREET, AMESBURY MA 01913