Summer Camps
Your Summer of Fun is Here!
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Grades PREK - K
Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Get your little one ready for preschool with this school-primer! With a focus on school readiness and social skills, campers will enjoy an array of crafts, story times, and hands-on fun to get them ready for a successful start to the new school year.
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Journey back in time as you explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs! Join us for a mini dinosaur dig as we learn about the job of a paleontologist. Make your own fossil, create dino crafts, and take part in prehistoric story times!
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Grades PreK-K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Express your love of animals in this creative camp! Let your imagination run WILD as you create an array of animals that fly, swim, and live deep in the jungle.
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Run off to the Center and join the circus! Explore the world of theatre from “under the big top.” Tumble like an acrobat, make silly faces like a clown, and find your inner performer!
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Lions ROAR in the brass, elephants thud with the percussion, and swans sweetly fly with the cello. Take a musical adventure using famous pieces of music as your guide. Your little musical adventurer is sure to learn a great deal AND have a blast!
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Wham! Bam! Pow! Kaboom! Explore the science behind your favorite superheroes. Make a sticky web like Spiderman, create a unique superhero mask, and much more in this STEAM-filled camp!
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! There’s no such thing as too much mess when you’re creating at camp! Explore with (washable) paint as we mix our way through the rainbow, design a creative costume, and more in this art-filled week.
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Channel your child’s imagination! Preschoolers will begin a lifelong enjoyment of the arts when they act out their favorite stories, move with different types of music, and embrace their silly side!
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Does your little helper dream of delivering the mail, riding on the recycling truck, or fearlessly fighting fires? Learn about these community heroes and more through dramatic play, themed story times, hands-on crafts, and activities.
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Become an engineer for the week and build skyscrapers, bridges, and more. Each day, we will read a special story followed by a construction activity and craft.
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Explore jungles, forests, and oceans as we discover the simple ways we can protect our planet! Enjoy hands-on science experiments and crafts as you learn about the amazing world we live in.
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JUL 15 - 19 / 1 – 4 PM
Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Learn about the many colors and shapes found in our world! Create works of art each day, including paintings, sculptures, and collages, as we practice fine motor skills and learn how to identify different shapes and colors!
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Vroom vroom! Buckle up for camp as we learn about everything transportation. Create a moving vehicle to take home, invent a flying machine, and more in this engaging camp!
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Grades PreK-K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Become an astronaut for the week as we blast off into outer space through special story times, crafts, and hands-on science experiments. Design a rocket, learn the planets of the solar system, and create a galaxy-themed craft to bring back home to planet Earth.
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Are you ready to ROCK?! Learn the basics of beat, rhythm, and musical expression in this brand-new camp! Throughout the week we will explore instruments, move our bodies to the beat, and unleash our rock-star confidence.
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Sing along with your favorite characters as we journey through magical lands this week at camp. With a focus on creative movement and music, campers will learn about the basics of theatre and music through songs, action dances, and hands-on activities.
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Grades PreK-K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Explore the countries and cultures of the world during this week-long adventure! Campers will “travel” to new countries through story times and hands-on activities. Sample special foods from around the world - like mole from Mexico - learn songs and phrases from different cultures, and more!
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Grades PreK - K
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Explore your favorite children’s authors at camp! As we cover a new book each day, campers will bring their favorite stories to life through dramatic play, unique crafts, and more! Books to be covered include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, and other children's story classics.
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Grades 1 - 2
Grades 1 - 2
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Explore art through painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture. Create unique masterpieces limited only by your imagination. Prepare to get messy and creative!
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Grades 1 - 2
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Science and art collide in this unique camp! From the perfect ratios of mixing paint, to the structural engineering behind a sculpture, and the chemistry of clay - where there is art, there is science! Create explosive works of art and more in this multi-discipline camp.
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! If you love learning about myths and monsters, this camp is for you! Explore the world of mermaids, dragons, and more through hands-on experiments and crafts. Design the perfect bigfoot trap, defeat dragons in an action-packed roleplaying game, and more!
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Get crazy creative in this action-packed art camp! We will learn basic drawing techniques as we create our own comic strips and characters.
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Grades 1 - 2
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Experience the “Wizarding World” by participating in mini-classes such as Potions (chemistry), Herbology (plants), Care of Magical Creatures (animals/habitats and creativity), and Astronomy/Astrology. Students will be sorted into houses and create their own wands for this magical adventure!
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Art and history collide in this exciting, creative camp! Campers will sculpt their own pottery inspired by ancient Greece, create a plein air painting like Monet, and more as we travel through time to learn from the masters!
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Explore the amazing world of sculpture! Create 3D masterpieces inspired by Calder, Miró, and Chihuly throughout the week using a variety of art techniques and mediums.
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Grades 1 - 2
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Do you want to be up on the stage, under the spotlights? At this week-long camp, you will get the chance to sing, dance, and perform on the stage for your parents. A perfect introduction to the fun world of theatre and the performing arts!
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Join us for a magical adventure as we journey through time and around the world to different cultures! Discover the mythology of the Polynesian Islands, create artworks inspired by ancient Chinese culture, and dance your way through South America!
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Discover different classic rhythms from around the world as you learn to play rhythm patterns as an ensemble! From the sounds of South America to modern K-pop, this camp is great for anyone who enjoys a good beat and learning about different cultures.
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JUL 8 - 12 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Grades 1 - 2
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Become a paleontologist for the week as you explore the prehistoric world of dinosaurs! Discover the many dinosaurs that once roamed our planet, create your own dinosaur skeleton, and uncover artifacts in a dig pit!
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Embark on your jewelry-making adventure by mastering the art of friendship bracelets with fiber and beads, then advance to crafting simple rings, necklaces, and more throughout the week.
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Enjoy hands-on history alongside your favorite American Girl™ characters and stories! Felicity, Josefina, Rebecca, Samantha, and Molly will be featured throughout the week. Play with the same antique toys Samantha may have enjoyed, learn about the art of weaving like Josefina, and enjoy food inspired by each character’s heritage every day as we learn about important moments in American history.
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Grades 1 - 2
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Explore the basics of the sciences and get messy as we combine science experiments with art projects. Campers will discover animals and plants in their natural habitats, blast off to space, make a fossil, and make a colorful masterpiece using chemistry.
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Do you have a creative spirit and a story to share? Join us as we explore storytelling through books, poems, and playwriting! Campers will learn the basic forms of storytelling and put their creative juices to the test as they create their own storybook by the end of the week.
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Boogie to the beat and make some noise! We will dive into rhythm patterns and explore beats as we learn about a different percussion instrument each day.
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Grades 1 - 2
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Discover the magic of art as we explore unique ways to create amazing works of art. We will use bubbles to create colorful creations, make color-changing invisible ink, and design magical transfer art. We will also learn about amazing artists around the world who create “magic” works of art!
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Take the stage as your favorite superhero - or evil villain - as you practice improvisation, learn about character development, and participate in basic theater games! Participants will take the stage in a super skit for family and friends at the end of the week.
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Blast off into space as we explore the sun, Earth, moon, and solar system! Learn what it takes to become an astronaut during mini astronaut training, build a rocket and launch it high into the sky, and much more!
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Grades 1 - 2
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Become an engineer for the week as you build, create, and invent! We will engineer our own flying contraptions, build wiggling art robots, create tall bridges and towers, and more. Your imagination is the limit!
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Gotta catch them all! Learn the basics of your favorite game, and enjoy hands-on science activities featuring your favorite characters. Explore the science of Pikachu’s electricity powers, draw the perfect Pokémon, and battle to become the best!
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Explore the creative process behind your favorite series by learning the basic techniques and style of anime, an artform that began in Japan and is now popular around the world! We will learn how to draw our favorite Pokémon characters, explore digital art, and create our own storyboards.
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AUG 5 - 9 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Journey back in time as you discover myths and legends from around the world. Explore the feats of Hercules, discover the mythological creatures found in ancient legends and invent your own, dive into the deep as you learn about treacherous sea serpents, and more!
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! This fun and interactive camp combines keyboard instruction, creative movement, and music games to learn the basics! Campers will learn the note names and basic scales throughout the week, as well as rhythm, musical form, and more.
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Grades 1 - 2
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Have you ever wondered how the heart pumps blood or the lungs breathe in air? In this camp, you will test the power of your five senses, participate in hands-on experiments, and discover the real science behind the human body!
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Grades 3 - 5
JUN 3 - 7 / 1 PM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Explore the fascinating world of animals and plants found in a variety of ecosystems. Transform into a biologist as we spend time in the laboratory and in the field at Dow Gardens.
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JUN 17 - 21 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Journey through space as we explore our solar system and beyond. Create your own “rocket” to blast into space, design an extraterrestrial habitat, learn about the constellations that dot our night sky, and more!
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JUN 10 - 14 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Experience the “Wizarding World” by participating in mini-classes such as Potions (chemistry), Herbology (plants), Care of Magical Creatures (animals/habitats and creativity), and Astronomy/ Astrology. Don’t miss this magical adventure!
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JUN 17 - 21 / 9 AM – 12 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Come enjoy the thrill and belly laughs of this unique and fast-paced form of theatre! There are no prior skills or experience needed to participate in improvisational theatre - just a willingness to play, look silly, and fly by the seat of your pants! Demonstrate your newfound skills for your family and friends at the end of the week.
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JUN 17 - 21 / 1 PM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
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JUN 17 - 21 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Journey through space as we explore our solar system and beyond. Create your own “rocket” to blast into space, design an extraterrestrial habitat, learn about the constellations that dot our night sky, and more!
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Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Dust for fingerprints, analyze fabric and handwriting samples, identify mysterious substances, and more as we put our sleuthing skills to the test. Campers will use real investigative techniques and the scientific method to gather clues and crack the case!
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JUN 24 - 28 / 1 PM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Dive into the history of America through games, crafts, and foods inspired by your favorite American Girl™ characters and stories! Experience pioneer life with Kirsten, Civil War challenges with Addy, Victorian times with Samantha, the Great Depression with Kit, and World War II with Molly.
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JUN 24 - 28 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Grades 3-5
$240 / $200 Museum Members
This week we will learn how invention, creation, and experimentation can become works of art. Each day starts with a design challenge followed by projects that help us to learn how to build the ideas we imagined. Students will design, build, and test their own creations!
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JUL 8 - 12 / 9 AM – 12 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Discover the art and creative process behind comic book outline and design. Young artists will have a great time creating a one- to two-page comic book by the week's end!
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JUL 8 - 12 / 1 PM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Sing, dance, and act throughout the week as we learn chorus numbers and simple choreography from Broadway classics. Build the basic skills to star on any future stage! The camp week will end with a sampler performance for your family, including selections from Wicked, The Sound of Music, and other musicals!
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JUL 8 - 12 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Uncover the history of ancient civilizations around the world as you dig up the past. Learn real techniques archaeologists use to unearth treasures and create your own “artifacts” throughout the week as we explore ancient cultures and traditions.
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JUL 15 - 19 / 9 AM – 12 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
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JUL 15 - 19 / 1 PM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
What was life like as a Civil War soldier? The year is 1861 and you have enlisted in the Civil War. Train with wooden muskets, pitch a tent, learn about our military history, and more!
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JUL 15 - 19 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Learn about the art of acting through a fun week of games, scenes, and exercises that will prepare you for your next starring role! The week will culminate in a performance for your family and friends to demonstrate your new skills.
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JUL 22 - 26 / 9 AM – 12 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Calling all brick masters! In this Lego challenge camp, you will build and race a moving vehicle, engineer solutions to real-life problems, and learn the steps of invention while creating your own creative Lego masterpieces brick by brick.
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JUL 22 - 26 / 1 PM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Learn the fundamentals of photo taking and composition! Campers will practice their photography skills with their own camera and create projects like bookmarks, cards, magnets, and more with their shots. Campers should bring their own camera, even a phone works!
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JUL 22 - 26 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Learn how to paint like the masters and create your own dazzling masterpieces! We will be inspired by a different artist each day, exploring the techniques of Picasso, Pollock, Van Gogh, Dalí, and Mondrian. Learn about the elements of art and principles of design as you experiment with different materials while painting from still life, photographs, and your imagination!
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JUL 29 - AUG 2 / 9 AM – 12 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Play the piano in five fun-filled days. Utilizing rote teaching methods, students will learn the basics of rhythm, melody, and piano technique, culminating in a mini recital at the end of the week.
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JUL 29 - AUG 2 / 1 PM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Become a jewelry artist for the week as you explore different jewelry-making techniques! Create and decorate your own clay and paper beads, make rings using wire designs, and learn weaving techniques to create unique bracelets.
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JUL 29 - AUG 2 / 9 AM – 4 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Become a chemist for the week as you take part in exciting hands-on experiments. Make a slimy polymer, create bubbling chemical reactions and color-changing mixtures, and more!
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Grades 3 - 5
$240 / $200 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Explore ancient Greece through the books of Rick Riordan! Learn about the myth of Medusa, create an ancient Greek sculpture, and more as you become a demigod for the week.
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AUG 5 - 9 / 9 AM – 12 PM
Grades 3 - 5
$140 / $120 Museum Members
No singing experience necessary, as this camp will start with the basics of vocals with experienced voice instructors! Practice breathing techniques, learn about pitch, rhythm, and diction, and perform for your family at the end of the week!
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Grades 6 - 8
JUN 3 - 7 / 9 AM – 12 PM
Grades 6 - 8
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Explore form, shape, light, shadow, and structure as you experiment with charcoal, pencil, and pastel. Develop foundational skills as you draw portraits, landscapes, and more!
Grades 6 - 8
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Take your acting to the next level! Using scene work and monologue, you will practice improving comedic timing, committing to characters, and breaking down a scene for better focus. Explore tips and tricks when attending auditions and more!
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Grades 6 - 8
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW CAMP! Campers will explore a variety of illustration styles and the art of storytelling through visual art! Create original comic book characters and storylines, and learn the techniques used to create a graphic novel masterpiece.
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Grades 6 - 8
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Learn about color theory, composition, and the elements of art as you discover basic painting techniques. We will experiment with acrylic and watercolor as we learn how to build the layers of a painting and how to create balanced compositions.
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Grades 6 - 8
$140 / $120 Museum Members
NEW TITLE, SAME GREAT CAMP! Explore the magic of making a theater production come to life! Take a backstage tour and meet the talented artists behind the scenes. Learn about lighting and set design, practice creating stage-perfect makeup, and create props and costume components.
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Grades 6 - 8
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Work towards earning four scouting badges - Model Design and Building, Art, Sculpture, and Landscape Architecture - in this action-packed week! Participating scouts will create their own plaster molds, meet a working artist, explore the museum’s art galleries, and build a prop that belongs in a science fiction movie!
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Grades 6 - 8
$240 / $200 Museum Members
Dig deep into character development, performing as an ensemble, and theatre technique in this dramatic camp. Campers will also help design simple costumes, props, and set pieces for their own performance at the end of the week!
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Grades 6 - 8
$140 / $120 Museum Members
“Yes! And…” The two most important words in improv! Learn to collaborate with your fellow performers by accepting what they give you and adding your own ideas to weave hilarious and well-scripted scenes out of thin air! Through a series of games that are designed to hone your creative instincts, you will learn the basics of improvisational comedy.
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Grades 6 - 8
$140 / $120 Museum Members
Explore the secrets of stage makeup and costume design! Campers will learn basic sewing skills, sketch their own costume designs, and practice transforming into a variety of characters using stage makeup!
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Summer Camp Forms
Please download each of the following forms to fill-out as part of your camp enrollment.Youth Program Code of Conduct
Consent for Medical Treatment of a Minor Child
Midland Center Parent Agreement
Please email completed forms to: medform@midlandcenter.org
Scholarships
Art from the Heart Scholarship Fund
Sponsored by Glastender, Inc.