wild at art summer camp

2013 SUMMER CAMP

Wild at Art!

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Our goal at the Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon is to provide a safe, fun camp experience that will stimulate your child’s creativity, sense of wonder and understanding of the natural world.

Each camp session will be a balance of art and nature, games and free-choice activities. We strive for quality in all areas of our camp program. Staff are trained in safety, and a range of skills from teaching techniques to working in specific art mediums.

Jayne DiCandio will be our Camp Director for the sixth year. She has been teaching environmental and art programs for over 16 years. Jayne is happy to answer any questions; call her at 781-8�1-8853 ext 101 or e-mail [email protected].

New this year! New name. The Mass Audubon Visual Arts Center has changed its name to the Museum of American Bird Art. The new name reflects our unique role as the only museum focusing on American bird art—but our commitment to a quality camp experience for your child remains unchanged. Pottery kiln. We now have a kiln and can glaze and fire our pottery. Registration online. You can now register any time of day or night. Digital photography. For campers 7 and up, digital photography will be integrated into most camp weeks.

WELCOME

Museum of American Bird at Mass Audubon 963 Washington St. p Canton, MA 0�0�1 p 781.8�1.8853 p massaudubon.org/maba

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We offer extended day options for every session, both in the morning and afternoon. Campers must be pre-register for extended day. Payment of the non-refundable deposit for extended day is the only way to guarantee a space. However, we will do all we can to accommodate later requests.

Morning Extended Day 8-9am, $�5 per week Campers are welcome to read, play games, do word puzzles, draw or color.

Afternoon Extended Day 3:30-5:30pm, $1� per day Campers will be given a small snack and have a choice of activities, such as arts and crafts, games, our nature play sandbox or field exploration.

Extended Day (morning & afternoon). . . . . . ..3 Ages 3 & 4 . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Ages 5 & 6 . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Ages 7-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7Ages 11-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Leaders in Training / Ages 14-16 . . . . . . . . . . 9Registration Information and Form. . .. . . .10-11

CONTENTS

EXTENDED DAY

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Home Tweet Home June 24-28Nests, burrows, and dens are some of the places animals call home. We’ll look for animal homes and check our bird boxes. Make fabulous homes out of recycled materials and play games like animal charades and what’s missing from this home.

Wet Paint! July 8-12 We’ll be creative with paint, using spray bottles, bubbles, splatter screens and homemade crazy brushes to make masterpieces. Look for wet wildlife like frogs and salamanders and play frog hopping and water games.

Protect Yourself! Aug 5-9Animals protect themselves from predators by using antlers, sharp teeth, claws and spines as well as camouflage. We’ll investigate these methods, have some guest animals and search the sanctuary for insects and other creatures. Our art will include a shark tooth necklace and a papier-mâché turtle shell.

AGES 3-4 9am-noon

$130 member / $150 non-member



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AGES 5-6 9am-3:30pm

Design and Build 5-6 June 24-28 Let’s design our own outdoor structure and use natural materials like mud, sticks and bark to build it. Investigate animal homes around the sanctuary and create mini homes for toads and insects.

Clay Wild July 1-3Nature exploration will inspire our clay artworks. We’ll recreate our favorite habitat, making animals and plants out of clay. We’ll fire our masterpieces in our new kiln and paint them, making a wildlife scene to take home.

Amazon Adventure July 8-12Campers will compare the exotic wildlife of the Amazon—such as spider monkeys, sloths and toucans—to the life along our stream. Make a life-sized otter, paint an underwater scene, and play lots of fun water games.

Turtle Time July 15-19Learn about turtles and snakes, in Massachusetts and around the world. Search the sanctuary for things that slither and meet several visiting guest reptiles. Play a snapping gator game, make a turtle shell and design a snake pattern.

Blast Off July 22-26Discover the moon, the sun and beyond! We’ll check out what NASA is doing on Mars and in space, and do some similar experiments here. Make a bubble-powered rocket and sun-powered glider. Look for sun-loving wildlife, like dragonflies and snakes. Families will be invited to return Thursday evening for a star party and night hike.

Treasure Hunters July 29-Aug 2Hear stories about famous treasure hunts, including ship wrecks and Egyptian tombs. Become an archaeologist as we dig in the sanctuary for clues of folks who lived here long ago. We’ll make a treasure chest and fill it with our own uniquely designed artifacts. Follow treasure maps, solve puzzle clues and use electronics to find a new treasure every day.

Prickles, Claws and Camouflage Aug 5-9Animals have many ways to protect themselves from predators, including sharp teeth, shells and pinchers. We will learn about the most interesting animal adaptations and look for some at the sanctuary. Have fun making up your own animal with an antler tail or maybe poisonous teeth!

$130 member / $150 non-member$�65 member / $335 non-member

$�65 member / $335 non-member



MINI CAMP - 3 DAYS






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AGES 7-10 9am-3:30pm

Outdoor Architects June 24-28 Nothing is more fun than making things in nature using sticks, bark and mud. We will make structures and sculptures and get some inspiration from famous architectural designs. On a smaller scale we will design bug catchers and bird boxes.

Duct Tape Challenge MINI CAMP - 3 DAYS July 1-3They say anything can be made with duct tape. Let’s find out! Bring your imagination and help design and make useful items like a hammock or tunnels that can be used all summer long in our nature play area. We’ll also use decorative duct tape to make art.

Slippery When Wet July 8-12We’ll search for salamanders, tadpoles and fish in our stream, pond and vernal pool. Inspired by fresh water wildlife, we’ll make fish prints and art with slimy textured paint. And we’ll have duck races and play water games.

Jewelry Design July 15-19Campers will learn a variety of techniques for making jewelry, including metal working and macramé. We’ll use natural materials like shells, stones and beads to produce one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces and rings. Nature exploration and games will be included each day.

Reptile Discovery July 15-19We’ll look for snakes and turtles at the sanctuary as well as learn about larger snakes, alligators, crocodiles and sea turtles. There will be some reptile visitors this week and we’ll find out how scientists study local snake populations. Make art with snake patterns, create a life size croc head and a turtle that can hide in its shell.







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AGES 7-10 9am-3:30pm

Infinity and Beyond July 22-26Find out what NASA is learning about space, the sun and planets. Make things move with solar power and bake cookies in our solar oven. Launch a bubble-powered rocket and create asteroid art. Come back Thursday night for a star party and night hike.

Lost Worlds July 29-Aug 2American Indians & colonists walked the sanctuary land years ago. What did they leave behind? We’ll make an archaeological dig site and look for clues of past worlds in Canton and also learn about Egyptian past worlds. We’ll have treasure hunts, build a pyramid and make Egyptian gold artifacts.

Pottery Pandemonium Aug 5-9We’ll make cups and bowls on the wheel, and glaze and fire them in our new kiln. Hand-build your favorite animal making prickles, fur or scales out of clay. When not in the studio, we’ll explore the sanctuary’s habitats and play games.

Video Action! Aug 12-16Campers will bring their talents and imagination to recreate their favorite adventure movie. They will help write, act, make costumes and props, direct and help edit the movie. Always a popular and fun week!





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3-D Designs June 24-28 We’ll explore the work of some famous American sculptors, like Dale Chihuly, and make colorful glasslike creations. Be prepared to get a little messy, as we we’ll also create pottery on the wheel and use homemade clay and other natural items to make an outdoor sculpture.

Duct Tape Challenge MINI CAMP - 3 DAYS July 1-3They say anything can be made with duct tape. Let’s find out! Bring your imagination and help design and make useful items like a hammock or tunnels that can be used all summer long in our nature play area. We’ll also use decorative duct tape to make art.

Waterproof July 8-12 Investigate our pond, vernal pool and stream with nets, microscopes and underwater view-ers. Capture a splash with a photograph, make art out of water bottles, design our own sprinkler, make shiny paint and play water games.

Reptile Discovery July 15-19We’ll look for snakes and turtles at the sanctuary as well as learn about larger snakes, alligators, crocodiles and sea turtles. There will be some reptile visitors this week and we’ll find out how scientists study local snake populations. Make art with snake patterns, create a life size croc head and a turtle that can hide in its shell.

Jewelry Design July 15-19Campers will learn a variety of techniques for making jewelry, including metal working and macramé. We’ll use natural materials like shells, stones and beads to produce one-of-a-kind bracelets, necklaces and rings. Nature exploration and games will be included each day.

Big Bang Theory July 22-26Experiment with solar energy and gravity as we delve into the mysteries of stars and space. Make a sun dial, design your constellation, and study shadows with black-and-white photography. Shoot off a different nature powered rocket every day and make a telescope. On Thursday night campers and their families will be invited back for a star party and night hike.

AGES 11-13 9am-3:30pm










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AGES 11-13 9am-3:30pm

Walk Like an Egyptian July 29-Aug 2Campers will become archaeologists this week and make a dig site at the sanc-tuary to look for colonial and American Indian artifacts. Learn about the great archaeological treasure hunts in Egypt, including King Tut’s tomb. Recreate Tut’s famous burial mask, build a pyramid, design your own artifacts and play games like mummy races.

Action Adventure Moviemaking (with overnight) Aug 5-9Campers will create an adventure storyline, then act, film and direct a movie at the sanctuary and offsite at nearby locations. On Thursday night, campers will shoot some night scenes and spend the night in the estate house. Dinner on Thursday and breakfast and lunch on Friday will be provided.

Pottery Games Aug 12-16Our new kiln will enable us to fire and glaze the pottery we create. We’ll make drinking cups and bowls on the wheel. We’ll design and hand-build clay game pieces inspired by wildlife—maybe hedgehog checker pieces or a bug chess set. You decide! Exploring nature and playing outdoor games will round out our day.

LEADERS IN TRAINING / AGES 14-16

We are looking for high school students who are enthusaistic about camp, nature and art. Leaders in Training (LITs) are volunteers who assist the camp staff with activities. LITs can gain valuable work experience as well as community service hours. They must commit to at least two weeks of work and a one-day training session in June. To apply, please e-mail Camp Director Jayne DiCandio for an application at [email protected]. Application fee: $50




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REGISTRATION AND CAMP INFORMATION

To Register • ONLINE: at massaudubon.org/maba (click program catalog link on right)• BY PHONE: 781-8�1-8853• BY MAIL: Complete form on opposite page and drop in the mail to address below. Each camp week registration must be accompanied by a non-refundable deposit of $50.• IN PERSON: Drop forms off at our offices. Staff person is available M-F from 8am-5pm. There is also a locked drop box near our entrance.Registration is on a first come, first served basis. We suggest that you call before mailing in a registration to make sure there is space.

Payments and Forms Full payment and camp forms are due by June 1st. No camper is allowed to attend camp unless all forms, waivers and payments are com-plete. When registering after June 1st, payment is due in full. Forms will be emailed with your registration confimation or can be found on our website at massaudubon.org/maba-camp.

Refunds and Cancellation Policy Refunds are not made for dismissal, failure to attend, absence or sick days. All cancellations must be made in writing. If you cancel before June 1st, you will be given a full refund minus the deposit. If you cancel after June 1st, you will recieve a 50% refund if we can fill your spot.

Financial Assistance The Museum of American Bird Art provides financial assistance to campers based on demonstration of financial need. If you would like an application or more information please cantact the camp director, Jayne DiCan-dio, [email protected].

Camper to Staff Ratios Wild at Art meets the requirements of the Canton Board of Health and American Camping Association. Ages 3-6: 5 campers to 1 staff. Ages 7-10: 8 campers to 1 staff. Ages 11-13: 9 campers to 1 staff.

Camper Needs If you are con-cerned about your child’s ability to participate in camp due to a special need or medical issue please talk to our camp director. We will do our best to work with families and give all children a quality and safe camp experience.

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What our camp parents are saying:“My kids loved exploring the woods as well as all the art.”“Thanks for all you did to create a very fun, safe exciting summer for our kids. We realize just how lucky we are to have found Wild at Art.”“My girls had a great time! We’ll be back next year!”

What do you want in your child’s camp?• Exciting themed sessions June �4-Aug 16• Extended Day before and after camp• Safety and fun• American Camp Association accreditation

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