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Please Note: This is a four day class- Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Mon, June 19th.

There are too many dragons to remember. Dragons come from all cultures. Do all dragons fly? No! Do all dragons talk? Some do, and some tell clever riddles. Are all dragons dangerous? Not at all.

Every bird, beast and bug has earned its place on our planet. But crowding and sometimes contamination threatens many. Consider the stories of animals revered by the cultures they have shaped and yet still endangered. Animal stories are often not recorded in books, but in art: in paintings, in masks, in sculptures, dances, songs and storytelling.

In 19th Century America, thoughtful educators and organizations advocated reconnecting children (and adults) with nature. They organized parks and camps where the air was fresher, schedules could be more relaxed, and learning could be spontaneous.

This Workshop explores the treasures of East Rock Park and the art of exploring in the forest. Watch and listen to birds, bugs and turtles. Discover the power of quiet watching. Act out stories. Wade and climb. Build and float boats. Sculpt with sticks and vines, rocks and mud. Choose paths and adventures to explore.

In 1762, John Spilsbury, a map engraver, invented the first jigsaw puzzle. He cut the countries out of a paper map and gave them to a local school where students could experience geography first hand.

Become a puzzle creator. Carve out patterns that you see and bring meaning to shapes and colors. Devise Tangrams, pattern games, 3-D puzzles and more. Use color, geometry, shapes, and sizes to baffle your friends. Play new games each day and see patterns all around you in nature and everyday objects.

We cannot ignore the creatures on Earth that often get a bad rap. Fascinating underdog creatures like dung beetles and musk deers must be valued. They are all essential to our ecosystem and have a role that we must appreciate. This week explore species that you might not have known existed.

When you walk in the woods, you know that birds and animals nest and burrow there. It is also easy to imagine other creatures who live there tending to the flowers and community. In fact, this instinct to imagine that elves, gnomes, and fairies build homes hidden among the trees is an ancient one.

Please Note: This is a four day class- Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed on Tuesday July 4th.

Thursday, June 29, 2023 is International Mud Day. This camp celebrates a material that is often overlooked. Heighten the senses, and stimulate creativity with its bountiful possibilities. Invent, play, pretend, and experiment outdoors with mud.

Please Note: This is a four day class- Tue, Wed, Thurs, Fri.
We are closed, Mon, June 19th.

Start with a box big enough to climb into. Transform it into a fortress using smaller boxes and found objects. Learn cardboard construction techniques and apply them in this larger than life project. Using scissors, tape, cardboard scraps, and other recycled materials, your fortified creation will take shape. Add towers, windows, bridges, and doors. How tall can you build your fort? How many people can you fit inside? Think big!