Adventures in Art & Science 

Sponsored by Barn Beach Nature Center & Icicle Arts
Registration begins in March 2011 - please check back!

Session 1 - Discovering Nature

Dates TBA 2011

For students entering first, second, and third grade. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Campers bring their own lunches and snacks; beverages are provided.

• Explore meadow, forest, and river habitats.
• Create visual and performance art inspired by nature.
• Play games about animal behavior.
• Discover animal tracks and signs.
• Identify common plants and animals at Barn Beach Reserve.
• Use science tools such as magnifiers,rulers, and thermometers.
• Be active - walk, run, jump, skip, dance, sing,and more!
• Inspire others – your artwork will be displayed in Icicle Arts Gallery

Session II - Birds, Bugs, and Butterflies

Dates TBA 2011

For students entering fourth, fifth, and sixth grade. Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Campers bring their own lunches and snacks; beverages are provided. Learn about these fascinating creatures and their ecosystems:

• Create visual and performance art inspired by nature.
• Document nature with digital cameras, journaling, and art.
• Use maps, compasses, GPS, microscopes, and binoculars.
• Study animals and plants native to North Central Washington.
• Collect weather data and investigate climate change.
• Be active - walk, run, jump, skip, dance, sing,and more!
• Inspire others – your artwork will be displayed in Icicle Arts Gallery _____________________________________________

 What parents are saying:
"Derek loved camp. He came home excited daily and was eager to share what he had learned."

"I was impressed with this camp - love the combination of nature, science and art! The adult:kid ratio was great. I know my kids LOVED being hands-on from the bugs to taking pictures (big hit). This camp lit a spark in my child(ren), my daughter started collecting leaves, pine needles, flowers, etc. and created her own book with captions and descriptions for each item. In addition, she will now point out plants and trees when we are walking or on a hike. Thanks for providing an exceptional camp in this community. My daughter already told me she wants to attend this camp next year. My son is "thinking about it" - that's a good sign coming from him!"

"My children were very enthusiastic to continue at home what they were introduced to at camp. For example, hunting for bugs was great fun and kept them busy all afternoon!"