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  PRESCHOOL CAMPSTo the top
 
  AGES DATES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  3-5 Jul 13-17
Dabbling with DaVinci Use Leonardo's creative ways to thinking to spark a new invention and a work of art! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  3-5 Jul 20-24 We've Got Music Come color, learn, create, dance and play with musical notes! Sing it soft, then sing it loud. Speed it up only to slow it down! HALF DAY P.M. More...
  3-5 Aug 3-7 Preschool Art Drawing, painting, clay, collage and more! Create with large brushes, crayons, markers, glue and paper. HALF DAY A.M. More...
  3-5 Aug 10-14
Aug 24-28
Preschool Science Explore the mysteries of the world around you with these fun and exciting science projects! HALF DAY (A.M. & P.M.) (Click a date for more info)
  ELEMENTARY CAMPSTo the top
 
  AGES DATES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  6-7

Jul 20-24
Aug 10-14

Stage Struck Act One For those who are new to theatre. Have fun and explore how to use your voice, develop a character and perform on stage! HALF DAY A.M.(Click a date for more info)
  6-8 Jul 6-10
Aug 17-21
Mixed Media Mania Experience the ultimate in self-expression and messy fun! Experiment with drawing, painting, collage and more! HALF DAY (A.M. & P.M.) (Click a date for more info)
  6-8 Aug 10-14
Junior Time Travelers for Boys Have you ever wanted to travel through time? Use your imagination and you can! Join us in all kinds of exciting adventures! FULL DAY (Click date for more info)
  6-8 Aug 3-7

History Girls - Junior Do you enjoy "American Girl" books? Then this is the camp for you! Explore the past and discover what it was like to group up as a pioneer, a slave, or a proper young lady through history. FULL DAY (Click a date for more info)
 
  6-8 Jul 6-10
Science Sampler What science interests you? Explore a little of each in this fun-filled camp: astronomy, geology, physics, chemistry, zoology and botany! HALF DAY P.M. More...
  6-8 Jul 13-17
Climbing the Great Wall: Chinese Culture & Language Explore customs, art, music, philosophy and language to discover the wondrous and ancient culture of China. Designed by the Confucius Institute of MSU and taught by instructors from China. FULL DAY More...
  6-8 Aug 3-7 Decoding DaVinci Investigate different types of codes and coding techniques, explore hieroglyphics, sign language and devise your own code to share with friends! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  6-8 Aug 3-7
Young Painters Mix the primary colors into a rainbow of possibilities and create your own work of art using colors, shapes and textures. HALF DAY P.M. More...
  6-8 Aug 10-14
Animals, Art & You Let your imagination run WILD when you create a menagerie of creature with paint, ink, collage, sculpture and more! HALF DAY A.M. More...
 
  6-8 Aug 10-14
Insane for Insects Crawl and fly into the magnificent world of insects! Learn about all them with hands-on activities and projects. HALF DAY P.M. More...
  6-8 Aug 10-14 We've Got the Beat Have you ever been to Candyland? Now is your chance to visit Musicland! Learn all about music notation & more. HALF DAY P.M. More...
  6-8 Aug 17-21
Knights and Armor - Junior All brave knights and damsels are hereby invited to a week of revelry as we dive into Medieval Times! FULL DAY More...
  6-8 Aug 17-21 Musical Petting Zoo Discover what instrument suits your style! Lots of hands-on activities and performance opportunities HALF DAY P.M. More...
 
  6-11 Jul 13-17
Jul 20-24
ASAP 1 Art and Science Adventure Program - Delve into the arts in the morning and investigate science in the afternoon! FULL DAY (Click a date for more info)
  6-11 Aug 17-21 Cartooning is Cool Learn the fun basics of cartooing and create your own wacky characters! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  6-11 Aug 24-28 Discover DaVinci Celebrate your inner genius by exploring flight, perspective, and creative thinking as inspired by Leonardo DaVinci! FULL DAY More...
  7-8 Jul 20-24
Stage Struck Act Two Builds on all the skills learned in Stage Struck Act I and goes a step further with depth and technique. HALF DAY P.M. (Click a date for more info)
  8-11 Aug 10-14
Time Travelers for Boys Have you ever wanted to travel through time? Use your imagination and join us for exciting adventures! FULL DAY More...
  8-11 Aug 10-14
Discovery Square Camp Join us for a thrilling week of creative exploration of Discovery Square!- FULL DAY More...
 
  8-11 Aug 17-21
History Girls If you enjoy "American Girl" books, then this is the camp for you! Through crafts,m games and food, you'll learn all about the girls of American history. FULL DAY (Click a date for more info)
  8-11 Jul 6-10
Art in the Garden Experience the joy of painting and drawing outdoors! We'll get our inspiration in Dow Gardens. HALF DAY A.M. More...
  8-11 Jul 6-10
Flashback Day Camp Explore the last 50 years in a whirlwind of music, pop culture, foods, clothes and fads! FULL DAY More...
  8-11 Jul 6-10 (Half Day)
Aug 24-28 (Full Day)
Shakespeare in the Gardens Short and funny versions of Shakespeare's works provide the perfect introduction to understanding and appreciating his legacy. HALF DAY P.M. (Jul 6-10) or FULL DAY (Aug 24-28) (Click a date for more info)
  8-11 Jul 13-17
History Girls - Advanced I "Kaya to Addy" Dive deeper into history with our advanced camp! Join us for the kinds of games, crafts, and foods enjoyed by the girls of "American Girls" book series. FULL DAY More...
 
  8-11 Jul 13-17 Climbing the Great Wall: Chinese Culture & Language Explore customs, art, music, philosophy and language to discover the wondrous and ancient culture of China. Designed by the Confucius Institute of MSU and taught by instructors from China. FULL DAY More...
  8-11 Jul 13-17
Drawing Anime Learn basic techniques of this extremely popular Japanese cartoon art and create some anime of your own! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  8-11 Jul 13-17 Introduction to Theatre Back by popular demand! Come play onstage and be a star! Learn self-expression and some of the finer points of acting and the theatre. FULL DAY More...
  8-11 Jul 13-17
Phantastic Photos Explore the fundamentals of photography and composition and create calendars, bookmarks, cards and more. HALF DAY P.M. More...
  8-11 Jul 20-24
History Girls - Advanced II "Samantha to Molly" Dive deeper into history with our advanced camp! Join us for the kinds of games, crafts, and foods enjoyed by the girls of "American Girls" book series. FULL DAY More...
  8-11 Jul 20-24
Cartooning is Cool Learn the fun basics of cartooing and create your own wacky characters! HALF DAY P.M. More...
  8-11 Jul 20-24
Knights & Armor All brave knights and damsels are hereby invited to a week of revelry as we dive into Medieval Times! FULL DAY More...
 
  8-11 Jul 20-24
The Science & Art of Cooking Learn about basic chemical reactions that take place as you create some delicious baked goods. Ooey, gooey hands-on fun! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  8-11 Aug 3-7
Junior Jewelers Experiment with different jewelry crafting processes and design up to four pieces using beads, hemp and other popular materials. HALF DAY P.M. More...
  8-11 Aug 3-7 Movie Music Learn about some of the most recognized music in film history and see how easily music can affect your perception of classic movie moments. HALF DAY P.M. More...
  8-11 Aug 3-7
Pioneers to the Past Don't just read about adventures on the prairie - live them! Learn the skills pioneers needed for survival, along with crafts, food and music! FULL DAY More...
  8-11 Aug 3-7
Science Sampler What science interests you? Explore a little of each in this fun-filled camp: astronomy, geology, physics, chemistry, zoology and botany! HALF DAY P.M. More...
  8-11 Jul 6-10
Aug 10-14
Art in the Garden Experience the joy of painting and drawing outdoors! We'll get our inspiration in Dow Gardens. HALF DAY A.M. (Click a date for more info)
  8-11 Aug 10-14 World Culture Sampler Learn how to become a global citizen! Explore the richness of different cultures in our community through the arts, sciences & more. HALF DAY P.M. More...
  8-11 Aug 17-21
Marvelous Machines in Motion Science, art and creativity come together when you explore machines! Learn to build your own working machine out of paper! HALF DAY P.M. More...
  8-11 Aug 17-21
Passport to Acting Explore and take part in the theatre venues of Greece, Japan, China, Italy and the good ole USA! HALF DAY P.M. More...
  8-11 Aug 24-28
Aquatic Biology Discover the fascinating world of aquatic animals and plants, from the microscopic to the huge! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  8-11 Aug 24-28
Architecture Modeling Develop your own personal architectural experience! Learn about basics like light, space, material to create buildings and more! HALF DAY P.M. More...
  MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPSTo the top
 
  AGES DATES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  11-14 Aug 10-14 Art in the Garden Experience the joy of painting and drawing outdoors! We'll get our inspiration in Dow Gardens. HALF DAY A.M. (Click a date for more info)
  11-14 Jul 6-10 Climbing the Great Wall: Chinese Culture & Language Explore customs, art, music, philosophy and language to discover the wondrous and ancient culture of China. Designed by the Confucius Institute of MSU and taught by instructors from China. FULL DAY More...
  11-14 Jul 6-10 Theatre 101 for Teens Back by popular demand! Play onstage and be a star! Learn about the theatre and the skills of acting, creating scenery, props and more! FULL DAY More...
  11-14 Jul 13-17 Drawing Anime Learn basic techniques of this extremely popular Japanese cartoon art and create some anime of your own! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  11-14 Jul 13-17 Phantastic Photos Explore the fundamentals of photography and composition and create calendars, bookmarks, cards and more. HALF DAY P.M. More...
 
  11-14 Jul 13-17 Threadhead's Costume Couture Do you love fashion and costumes? Learn basic sewing and design skills and create your own! All materials provided! FULL DAY More...
  11-14 Jul 20-24 Discover DaVinci Celebrate your inner genius by exploring flight, perspective, and creative thinking as inspired by Leonardo DaVinci! FULL DAY More...
  11-14 Jul 20-24 Discovery Square Camp Join us for a thrilling week of creative exploration of Discovery Square!- FULL DAY More...
  11-14 Aug 3-14 Youth Theatre Studio (2 weeks) Learn and work on all aspects of your very own theatrical production! Acting, set design, make-up & more! FULL DAY More...
  11-14 Aug 10-14 World Culture Sampler Learn how to become a global citizen! Explore the richness of different cultures in our community through the arts, sciences & more. HALF DAY P.M. More...
  11-14 Aug 17-21 All the World's a Stage Experience ancient Greek theatre, Chinese opera, Japanese kabuki and more in this theatrical tour around the world! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  11-14 Aug 17-21 Innovation Generation Explore the power of your own innovative imagination to solve problems that trouble our world, just like DaVinci and Einstein did! HALF DAY P.M. More...
  11-14 Aug 17-21 Marvelous Machines in Motion Science, art and creativity come together when you explore machines! Learn to build your own working machine out of paper! HALF DAY P.M. More...
  11-14 Aug 24-28 Aquatic Biology Discover the fascinating world of aquatic animals and plants, from the microscopic to the huge! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  11-14 Aug 24-28 Architecture Modeling Develop your own personal architectural experience! Learn about basics like light, space, material to create buildings and more! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  11-14 Aug 24-28 Encore! Encore! Learn about Broadway composers and sing some of their greatest hits! HALF DAY P.M. More...
  HIGH SCHOOL CAMPSTo the top
 
  AGES DATES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  14+ Jul 6-10 Climbing the Great Wall: Chinese Culture & Language Explore customs, art, music, philosophy and language to discover the wondrous and ancient culture of China. Designed by the Confucius Institute of MSU and taught by instructors from China. FULL DAY More...
  14+ Jul 13-17
Photography for Teens Get to know your digital camera! Learn the basics of digital photography and view the world in new, artistic ways! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  14+ Aug 3-14
Youth Theatre Studio (2 weeks) Learn and work on all aspects of your very own theatrical production! Acting, set design, make-up & more! FULL DAY More...
  14+ Aug 24-28
Architecture Modeling Develop your own personal architectural experience! Learn about basics like light, space, material to create buildings and more! HALF DAY A.M. More...
  ELEMENTARY CLASSESClick on DATES to learn moreTo the top
 
  AGES DATES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  6-8 Jul 6-22 Clay All the Way Explore this delightfully messy medium as you roll, punch, coil and "throw" clay in different creative ways. 9 am - 12 pm More...
  8-11 Jul 6-16
Painting Fundamentals Watch your imagination unfold with paint and paper! Explore different painting materials and tools. 1 pm - 4 pm More...
  8-11 Aug 3-19
Centered on Ceramics Roll, pinch, coil and throw yourself into the messy medium of clay! Learn how to use the potter's wheel and some glazing techniques. 9 am - 12 pm (Click date for more info)
  8-11 Aug 10-20
Intermediate Drawing Open to students who have take some drawing classes. Includes more emphasis on ideas and technique. 1 pm - 4 pm More...
  MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSESClick on DATES to learn moreTo the top
 
  AGES DATES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  11-14 Aug 3-19
Teen Clay Rediscover your creative potential learning the fundamentals of working with clay. Individual design and style encouraged. 1 pm - 4 pm More...
  HIGH SCHOOL CLASSESClick on DATES to learn moreTo the top
 
  AGES DATES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  14+ Aug 3-19
Teen Clay Rediscover your creative potential learning the fundamentals of working with clay. Individual design and style encouraged. 1 pm - 4 pm More...
  ADULT CLASSESTo the top
 
  DATES TIMES TITLE DESCRIPTION
  August 1 - August 22 Saturdays,
1 pm - 5 pm
Raku Workshop Raku’s origin is dated back to the tea ceremonies of 16th century Japan. Today in the United States raku
pottery is recognized by its contrasting colorful glazes and richly smoked black clay bodies. In this workshop you will be “hands on” in the every part of creating, decorating and firing of two unique raku pieces. More...
  October 10, 11, 17, 18 1 pm - 3 pm "Able to Cane" Chair Caning
4-Day Workshop
Learn the basic caning techniques that grace antique chairs in this 4-day workshop.  Instructor Jill Lareaux will teach you the pattern, techniques and process to complete a caning project.. More... Registration begins July 13.
  November 4, 5 & 6 10 am - 2 pm "Write Your Life" 3-Day Workshop To make the process of recording your life stories easier, this three-day class taught by Carol Sanford, a local resident and retired professor, will offer unique and specialized ways to get those important stories on paper.  More... Registration begins July 10.
 

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