Spend the summer of 2019 @ The Institute For
American Indian Studies! Our camp programs offer an immersion into the
natural world and culture of Connecticut's Eastern Woodland Native American
people through the exploration of our replicated 16th century Algonkian
Village, our forests, three sisters garden, and museum. Experienced
and professional educators provide young and curious minds with exciting
programs that engage and educate.
The
programming for the Institute for American Indian Studies Summer Camps have
been created to inspire and engage children from ages 5-12 and 13 to 16
in explorations of the natural world and history of Connecticut's first
inhabitants on Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended camp options
available with pre-registration. Young people from ages 13 - 16 can apply
to a counselor in training program. Interactive activities include
traditional stories, crafts, team building activities, and games that bring
history to life in age-appropriate contexts. Kids will explore hands-on
exhibits in our museum as well as in our outdoor replicated 16th century
outdoor Algonkian Village and Three Sisters Garden located on 15 unspoiled
acres, go on hikes to Steep Rock and the Shepaug River, and visit our
traditional herb and flower garden. The week specific programming
includes a group project that allows campers to practice the skills that they
have learned to create something to take home and share with their friends and
family or to leave at the museum for future visitors to enjoy. Kids will
make friends, enjoy the summer and learn about Native American culture.
Weekly camps with different themes run from July
8 -August 16, 2019. Kids that love archeology and wonder what tools
archeologists use to discover the past will enjoy Digging Detectives:
Archeology Week, July 8-12. If your children are interested in food,
Eating with the Seasons: Foraging in the Forest from July 15-19 teaches
children how Native Americans were able to thrive in the natural world using
their knowledge of the forest and rivers. Crafty Creations week on July
22-26 is sure to inspire the budding artist in your child. In this program,
kids will learn about crafts, music, arts, and storytelling from a variety of
Native American cultures, past and present.
To experience the beautiful natural environment
at The Institute as well as to sharpen outdoor survival skills, Get Out!
Woodland Survival, July 29 - August 2 will teach children outdoor living skills
from knot tying and navigation to the safe use of fire in an outdoor setting
and much more. On August 5-9, Tech It Out! Not So Primitive Technology
will uncover the mysteries of the past and show kids how Native Americans
figured out creative ways to thrive in their environment. The creation of
tools, the construction of shelter and how to find food in the natural world
that surrounds them will be on this week's agenda. The final program of
the summer, Nature Nuts: Forest and River Ecology from August 12-16 teaches the
valuable lesson that all living things are connected. This important life
lesson will be taught through games, stories, crafts and more.
For complete registration information,
visit http://www.iaismuseum.org. Pricing is $228 for members of The Institute for American Indian
Studies and $285 for non-members; families with two or more children registered
to get a family discount. Registration forms and a non-refundable deposit of $100 is due by May 17, 2019. The
summer camp director is Gabriel Benjamin and he can be reached at
gbenjamin@iaismuseum.org.
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