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PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MACYS FUND OF THE FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES FOUNDATION ![]() EXPLORE INDIANA MUSEUM CAMP JUNE 9-13 The Designed by the Museum’s
Education Department, Museum Camp is a fun, safe, activity-filled summer day
camp that encourages participatory
learning experiences for children who, in Fall of 2008,
will be entering grades two through six. The focus this summer is an
exploration of the diversity of our state, Overseen by the Education
Assistant and led by Museum Staff and Docents, the program is limited to 50
children to allow generous adult-to-child interaction. Dates: Monday – Friday, June 9 -
13, 2008 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ages: Kids entering grades
2 - 6 in Fall
2008 Cost: $110.00 per child - Museum Member $130.00
per child - non-Member *Limited
number of scholarships available Campers
are asked to bring a sack lunch and drink each day. (Refrigeration available)
Afternoon
snacks will be provided daily.
DISCOVERY DAYS
Come to the Museum to learn
something cool. Kids ages 6-12 (unless
otherwise noted) can “drop in” to learn about something new, plus create a
craft or work of art from the experience.
Advance registration is required. All Discovery Days activities last one to one
and a half hours; please note activity times listed below.Each session costs just $5 per child.Parents are welcome to participate for
$2.Come join us!
Thursday, March 27, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 9, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. *Please register by Tuesday, April 22 Real Robotics Wednesday, May 7, 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Explore the exhibit Real Robotics, from probe robots to
multi-fingered robots, and enjoy lots of hands on interaction. You’ll then get to make a robot of your own
using found materials.
Join
local sculptor, Amy Musia, and be amazed at
the ease in creating objects with a Dremel tool. The participants will learn basic skills
involved in carving wood with this lesser known sculptor’s tool. Musia will
demonstrate and teach the class how to take a small scale sculptural project
from concept to final product by using the tools and techniques of a Dremel. Subject matter will be objects from nature—i.e.
Hummingbird or lotus blossom. Join in
and explore the capabilities and the versatility of the Dremel
in recreating a realistic object in wood.
This is a chance to broaden your horizons in the world of sculpture and
have fun while doing it. This class is for mature individuals. Dates: Six
Fridays: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9 Times: 9:00 a.m – 11:00 a.m. Ages: Adult Fees: $200 members / $220 non-members Supplies: Drawing materials, eye protection, Dremel (preferably with a flexible shaft), and an
assortment of Dremel heads. Furnished by artist: Wood, glue, sandpaper, sanding drums, vellum,
carbon paper, paper dust masks and an assortment of finishing materials. For class use, reference books and
specialized Dremel heads for use. .Register by: Friday,
March 28 Maximum 10-12 students. 411 S.E. Riverside Drive Evansville, Indiana 47713-1098 Phone: (812) 425-2406 Fax: (812) 421-7509 |