Calling all young Monets and Cassatts! Are you an artist who is passionate about drawing and painting? Then this is the camp for you. Our day will be divided between life drawing and expressive painting. Projects will strengthen skills and challenge our creative hearts as we embark on a creative exploration of painting surfaces, sizes, materials, and subjects, with some time spent outdoors observing nature and learning how to draw landscapes, flora, and farm animals.

Campers will engage in a variety of exciting experiments and activities inspired by the principles of real-world food science. We will be uncovering the science behind tasty treats. This camp will be a sweet and savory journey for all. (Please note that some foods may contain allergens and recipes cannot be altered to eliminate all potential food allergies.)

We’re in a spot of trouble… We seem to have lost Sir Isaac Newt, our camp mascot! Join us as we uncover clues and use scientific observation and deductive reasoning to determine how we can find him. We will learn how to run fingerprints, test artificial blood samples, perform ink chromatography, and more as we embark on a mission to recover our red-spotted, amphibious friend.

You could say art has an illustrious history. This camp is all about finding inspiration from historical artists and their artwork over the centuries. As we travel through time, campers will discover what makes art... art! Through painting, drawing, and mixed media, and more, we will create vibrant compositions and learn basic art principles. Each day will see us make a new project designed to engage a new generation of young artists so we can learn and grow both our talent and self-confidence.

The creativity of paper crafting extends far beyond the edge of the page! In this camp, we will learn how paper is made and produce our own recycled paper. Then, using various paper materials, we will create automaton toys, basic quilling artwork, origami, architectural builds, and more in a confetti-like explosion of all things paper.

Have you ever embarked on an adventure in Minecraft, fraught with puzzles and danger? Perhaps you've wanted to design your own adventure instead and pit other players against gauntlets of monsters through winding labyrinths. We will create our own own mysteries for our friends to explore, as well learn tips and tricks to make any normal room contain a monarch's hoard of secrets.

Dear adventurer, do you dream of a place full of magic, wonder, and mystique? Join us as we venture into the Enchanted Newtonian Forest! We will embark on short walks through the SNA campus and Dunstable Rural Land Trust to the nearby pond to gather precious materials from nature. We will use our found treasures, clay, and other materials to build fairy dwellings, miniature gardens, and pixie friends, as you bring your magical world to life.

3... 2... 1... Blast off with us in a spacecraft of your mind and travel to different "lands" (or times). We're going to learn about and research different types of architecture or aspects of space before building our very own worlds in Minecraft. Although we will be guided with instruction, your project is your creation of imagination and exploration. At the end of the week, you will act as a guide as we all climb aboard the virtual tour bus.

Dear adventurer, do you dream of a place full of magic, wonder, and mystique? Join us as we venture into the Enchanted Newtonian Forest! We will embark on short walks through the SNA campus and Dunstable Rural Land Trust to the nearby pond to gather precious materials from nature. We will use our found treasures, clay, and other materials to build fairy dwellings, miniature gardens, and pixie friends, as you bring your magical world to life.

Python is a programming language specifically designed for ease of readability and is a great place for us start exploring the wider world of coding. If you're a veteran of coding languages, such as Scratch, you may quickly recognize some of Python’s constructs and layout, but the format is simple enough that even if you have little to no experience, you'll be all set to learn and grow. We'll be introducing this coding language through different projects, such as making a program to encrypt messages, or even building a text-based adventure game!

In this camp, we take “thinking outside the box” quite literally! Take your imagination powers and multiply them as you build bold cosplay outfits and craft sculptures… all from cardboard! We will learn about engineering 3D designs, as well as learn the difference between function and form. Join us on a mission to prove you don't need fancy materials to make amazing creations!(Price includes $10 materials fee)

Unleash your inner Einstein during a week dedicated to elementary physics and chemistry. Through interactive labs, exciting demonstrations, and team challenges, campers will discover the joy of scientific exploration in a fun and supportive environment. Throughout the camp, we'll build simple machines, race balloon-rocket cars, make elephant toothpaste, launch rubber chickens, and more!

You'll join this camp as a Minecrafter, but quickly morph into an art collector. We will research and learn about works of art from around the world and, after expanding your artistic knowledge, re-create and assemble your favorite pieces in your own Minecraft museum. The more experienced Minecraft creators among us will also learn how to use Redstone engineering to create traps and contraptions to be put to the test, as your fellow ‘Crafters are challenged to breach your state-of-the-art security system.

Get un-stuck this summer. Using duct tape, wire, and beads, campers will create crafts with like magic wallets, bookmarks, bracelets, and creations of their own. Whether you are interested in jewelry making or mobile construction, we will be harnessing the power of sparkle and sunlight as we create stunning wares. (Price includes $10 materials fee)

Calling all builders, gamers, and creative thinkers: We need your help as we face daily challenges and obstacles to overcome in the world of Minecraft! Perhaps a massive Blaze outbreak has been sighted, and it's up to you to build icy defenses to keep them at bay, or a monster apocalypse is descending upon you… Can you handle the heat and the hordes, or will your defenses melt and crumble?

Join us this week and expect to have "sew" much fun learning various techniques as we stitch by hand and with sewing machines. You will have the opportunity to design patterns, select fabrics, and create an array of projects that suit your style and creativity based on your skill level.

You're a storyteller at heart and we're going to bring your tale to life during this camp through concept, character, and plot development. Once your story is ready for print, we will cover introductory cartooning techniques and basic book binding, as you publish your very own comic-zine!

Each morning, we will crack open a new book and explore its pages! Drawing inspiration from these literary journeys and your own favorite stories, we will create mixed-media arts and crafts projects. Our afternoons will be spent playing theater improv games and performing our very own skits in the woods. This imaginative journey will have you building skills in literacy and language, theater performance, and fine arts.