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Week of June 26, 2023

Mud Works

Thursday, June 29, 2023 is International Mud Day. This camp celebrates a material that is often overlooked. Heighten the senses, and stimulate creativity with its bountiful possibilities. Invent, play, pretend, and experiment outdoors with mud.

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Week of June 26, 2023

A Pirate’s Life

The Pirate Code was a group of rules that all pirates had to follow aboard a ship. This was how things 'worked' and kept order among a group of possibly unruly pirates. Everyone had to sign it and live by it. Sounds like a good plan, no?

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Week of June 26, 2023

The Art and Science of Light

Manipulating light and images is certainly fun and exciting. What is the science behind all the amusement and vibrance?

This week you will join us to unearth the ins and outs of light and its properties. Experiment with a giant life-size Camera...

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Week of June 26, 2023

Mosaics

Mosaic is the art of creating images with pieces of glass, stone, or pottery. Explore this exciting art form and learn the same techniques used by ancient civilizations, from the Romans and Greeks to the early Byzantine Empire. You will learn the basic...

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Week of June 26, 2023

Hiking & Journaling

East Rock park was established 140 years ago to preserve and share the woodlands and wildlife that surround the river that powered Whitney’s machines. 400 acres rise from the tidal basin to a trap rock ridge with a panoramic view of Long Island sound...

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Week of June 26, 2023

3D Printing

Use 3D modeling software to respond to design challenges. Use our 3rd generation Prusa i3 Printers to print your work.
Test your work with peers in collaboration, not competition.

3D printing has become a powerful tool for engineers, desig...

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