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These programs require preregistration and charge a fee. Space is limited. Please call the Museum at 434-977-1025 to register.
Summer Mini-Camps 2010
*All camps run Monday thru Thursday 9am-12pm
*Camp price for members is $115/week
and non-members $140/week
This Land Was Their Land
Ages 4-7, June 14th -17th
Come learn about the original North Americans in a fun and respectful way. Enjoy hands-on items and activities from our Pueblo Collection and learn about Native American constellations in STARLAB, our portable planetarium. Make arts and crafts inspired by the Pueblos, Monacans, Inuit and others!
Friendships and Fantasies
Ages 4-7, June 21st – June 24th
Explore the incredible worlds created by two of the most imaginative children’s authors today, Neil Gaiman and Tony DiTerlizzi. We’ll toss up our ABCs and create fantastic creatures to match our letters. Then children will have a blast learning all the things they can do with Crazy Hair and how to fend off tricky home invaders. We’ll explore these books and more through games, music and crafts.
Going Green!
Ages 4-7, June 28th - July 1st
In honor of our Back Gallery Exhibit, It’s Easy to Be Green! Make art out of recycled materials, play games that teach green principles and visit local organizations that are helping Charlottesville to honor our planet Earth. Also, learn about how insects contribute to the survival of our planet, including the Museum’s very own bees!
To Infinity and Beyond!
Ages 4-7, July 12th - 15th
Come aboard our spaceship and discover the stars in this exciting summer camp experience! We’ll start our trip learning about our own solar system and then fly off to discover other types of stars, former stars, and even galaxies. We’ll practice storytelling and drawing when we create our own constellations, and we’ll have a big finish in STARLAB, the museum’s portable planetarium!
Our Best Friends
Ages 4-7, July 19th - 22nd
Come learn about your favorite furry, feathered and scaly friends! Enjoy visits from a vet and special animal guests. Learn about different kinds of pets and how to take care of them. Enjoy games, arts, crafts and science activities all designed to increase understanding and enjoyment of the animals who share our homes.
Manga Madness!
Ages 4-7, July 26th - 29th
Look into the lives of Japanese kids today while you discover modern Japanese art and culture in this camp. Start by learning some simple phrases and then move on to an exploration of Japanese foods. Try your hand at Japanese art forms, including Manga, and play games kids love. We’ll get a full view of modern life in Japan as well as a look into Japan’s most popular art forms.
Colorful Constructions
Ages 4-7, August 9th - 12th
Learn how many modern artists in the 1900s used colors and shapes to create fine art. Create your own color wheel and find out the difference between tints and shades. Use tangram puzzles to see how pictures can be constructed out of basic shapes. We will make collages and paintings based on the work of popular artists like Picasso and Matisse.
Brownie Try-It Programs
The Virgina Discovery Museum is pleased to offer a new opportunity for Brownie Scout Troops to do four Try-Its.
- Movers
- Science in Action
- Puppets, Dolls and Plays
- Art to Wear
Cost is $9 per Brownie for the two hour program, most materials, certificate of completion, and time to enjoy the Museum's galleries. Try-It programs are available Saturdays 10:30 - 12:30 for groups of 10 - 16 girls. Contact Sara or Kelly at 434-977-1025 x9 or vdmprograms@vadm.org with questions or to schedule your troop.
Program cancellation policy:
48 hours notice required for refund.
$5 cancellation fee.
Click here for a emergency medical release form (required for all drop off programs).
Click here for a photo release form.
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