2006 Summer Fun with the Appalachian Cultural Museum!
While it is true that the Appalachian Cultural Museum exhibits are temporarily closed, the enriching educational programs developed by ASU Cultural Museum are still being offered. This summer we are happy to be able to continue our programs on the campus of ASU, close to downtown Boone. Pre-registration is required for all programs.
Contact Teri Reddick at reddickct@appstate.edu or 828-262-3117 with any questions.
Preschool Discovery Camp 2006
Preschool Discovery Camp 2006 has three summer sessions planned. Parent and child attend these programs together, and songs, games, and “shaking the sillies out” are part of each day. Everyone should plan to get messy as we use interactive activities to explore olden-days artifacts and make discoveries about our environment. Pre-registration is required.
Call 828-262-3117, or email Teri at reddickct@appstate.edu
June 6 - 8 What In The World Is That?
Age: Children ages 3-5 with adult companion
Tuition: $20 per child/$35 for two in same family
Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00-11:30
This class will explore some of the tools, toys, and appliances used by people in days gone by. What is it? How does it work? Do we use anything like it today? Can we make one? Everyone is an inventor in this interactive workshop.
July 11 - 13 Water Exploration
Age: Children ages 3-5 with adult companion
Tuition: $20 per child/$35 for two in same family
Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00-11:30
This session we will play with water, move water, add things to water, explore what floats, and make our own boats. How do insects stay on top of the water? Do rocks float? How can water make things disappear? What can one drop of water do? Everyone should plan to get at least a little wet during this workshop.
August 15 - 17 Air Everywhere
Age: Children ages 3-5 with adult companion
Tuition: $20 per child/$35 for two in same family
Time: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 10:00-11:30
Hot air, cold air, moving air, light as air … How much does it weigh anyway? Can air move things? Can moving air lift light things? What about heavy things? Come ready to be surprised about the air that is everywhere!
Museum Summer Programs for Youth 2006
While school is out, do you want to keep your child educationally enriched and creatively inspired? Check out our Museum Summer Programs where you can start summer with a sizzle and end summer with a bang! The Appalachian Cultural Museum will offer four summer programs for children ages 5-12 (must have turned 5 by OCTOBER 15, 2005). Building on the success of last year’s summer programs, we will knit, weave, catch crawdads, build toys, play games, and have other “olden days” fun that requires no electricity. Spaces fill fast so check your calendar and reserve your spot today!
June 13-16 Elementary Escapades # 1
Age: Children ages 5-10
Tuition: $135
Time: Tuesday thru Friday, 10:00- 4:00
Create your own fun, build toys, make fiber arts, explore creeks, and much more. Surprise yourself and discover indoor and outdoor fun without electricity. Discover what’s cool about our area history! This program starts each day on the campus of ASU, then travels on two afternoons to a nearby creek/ swamp habitat, and two afternoons to the farm home of a fiber artist and 5 th generation Watauga farm owner.
June 21-23 Fiber Fun for Anyone
Age: Children ages 9-12
Tuition: $ 68
Time: Wednesday thru Friday, 9:00- 12:00
Really crafty? Or, not so crafty? No previous experience is necessary - everyone in this program will make beautiful creations suitable to wear or display. Fiber artist Jane Campbell has a wealth of experience and loves to share the ancient crafts of weaving, knitting, spinning, making cordage, and more. All materials and instruction provided. This is a fun and dynamic class, and students will leave with plenty of skills and ideas to last the whole summer.
July 5-7 Cool Science for Curious Kids
Age: Children ages 9-12
Tuition: $96
Time: Wednesday thru Friday, 9:00- 3:00
It’s easy to be a scientist – because science is everywhere! Natalie Oransky has gathered microscopes and magnifying glasses, mysterious materials and outrageous experiments – her lively Museum science programs get rave reviews, and are guaranteed to be full of discoveries and surprises. Class size limited to twelve inquisitive kids, offering plenty of opportunity to make hand’s on discoveries both outdoors and inside. This science enrichment is mixed with just enough silliness to be the ticket for some mid-summer excitement.
August 1-4 Elementary Escapades # 2
Age: Children ages 5-10
Tuition: $135
Time: Tuesday thru Friday, 10:00- 4:00
Back by popular demand! -session II of creating your own fun, building toys, making fiber arts, exploring creeks, and much more. Surprise yourself and discover indoor and outdoor fun without electricity. Discover what’s cool about our area history! This program starts each day on the campus of ASU, then travels on two afternoons to a nearby creek and swamp habitat, and two afternoons to the farm home of a fiber artist and 5th generation Watauga farm owner.
Note: applications are being accepted for Appalachian Cultural Museum junior counselors. Applicants must have completed 7 th grade and be willing to commit to one or more camp weeks. Must be a positive thinker, energetic, and willing to follow directions. Because you will always be working with other adults you will have the opportunity to learn many new skills. You will also be a champion to the young camp participants- which is a pretty fun experience to have. Interested persons should call for more information.
Contact Teri Reddick at reddickct@appstate.edu or 828-262-3117 for complete information.
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