Nature and Art Summer Camp

Event Date(s):

Monday, 6/12/2023, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4 hours
Tuesday, 6/13/2023, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4 hours
Wednesday, 6/14/2023, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4 hours
Thursday, 6/15/2023, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4 hours
Friday, 6/16/2023, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 4 hours

Ages Allowed: 6 - 10

Purchase Deadline: Sunday, 6/11/2023 11:59 PM

Summer Camp at the EarlyWorks Museums will be a half day program where campers will learn by blending science and history with hands-on activities. Each day the camp will utilize the EarlyWorks Children’s Museum and Alabama Constitution Hall Park to engage campers in fun, educational topics showing both the historical and scientific principles of learning. Camp fees will include a daily snack, all materials needed for the camp and a special 3D printed name tag made in the Tinker Lab.

Drop off – 7:30am Pick up- 12-12:15pm

Nature and Art Camp will combine learning about the natural world around us by creating Art from things found in nature. Each day campers will learn about a different aspect of nature and then learn how those materials can be used in our everyday lives and how they were used in the past.

Art using natural objects - after taking a walk outside and collecting objects from nature, campers will learn about what they found and then use it to create a unique piece of art. Campers will also learn how to make a candle.

Weave using natural elements - humans have been creating baskets for thousands of years. Learn what natural materials can be used and try a hand at weaving your own basket. Learn the history of weaving and what type of baskets, blankets and clothes were made in the 1800’s.

Make paper from plants - learn how paper is made and create your own homemade paper to use in our printing press. Campers will enjoy hearing the history of the printed word.

Food chemistry - learn some fun food facts while doing science experiments using common foods. Then learn the chemistry behind butter by churning your own like they did in the 1800’s. Campers will get an arm workout!