Carnegie kids Camp

Carnegie Kids in the Woods Day Camp
July 25-27

In collaboration with Carnegie Hall and with support from the Snowshoe Foundation, the Yew Mountain Center is excited to offer this 3-day outdoor program designed to motivate and instill a love for learning in your child. Through the arts and sciences, children will explore the many different facets of the natural world. Filled with fun, educational classes, outdoor games, story telling, pottery, crafts, nature hikes, and more! For ages 7-12.

$20/session (morning or afternoon), $40/day, OR $90 for all 3 days
Scholarships available (email [email protected] for an application)
50% discount for siblings

Daily Schedule:

9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Class 1
11 a.m. -12 p.m. Games and activities w/ Yew Staff
12:00 Lunch
12:30 - 1p.m. Songs, game, story, or craft
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Class 2

July 25
Morning class:  Leather crafting w/ Luke Adams
Learn the basics of leather working as you design and decorate your own bracelet.
Afternoon class:  Appalachian Medicinals w/ Jan Darrah and Medicinal Plant Walk w/ Yew Staff
Learn about various Appalachian medicinal herbs and the science behind why they are effective---or not! Students will have the chance to taste or smell herbal nonalcoholic glycerin tinctures to identify the taste or aroma of various common Appalachian medicinals.  Herbs discussed will include elderberry, ginseng, plantain, goldenseal, dandelion, burdock, and others.

July 26
Morning class: Creations w/ Natural pigments and DIY art supplies w/ Yew Staff
Explore the world of color that is all around you. Students will make a variety of pigments and paints with rocks, plants, etc. and learn about application techniques from items found in nature to create their own piece of artwork.
Afternoon class:  Clay demonstration & workshop w/ Sean O’Connell
Learn where clay comes from, the basic techniques of building and forming with clay, and how to create functional pieces of art.

July 27
Morning class: African/cubism-inspired Masks w/ Margaret Baker
Make an original African mask using recycled cardboard. Inspired by the work of Kimmy Cantrell.
Afternoon class:   Follow the Drinking Gourd w/ Mary Dailey:
The Drinking Gourd names a constellation in the night sky that helped runaway slaves find their way to freedom. Explore this fascinating story using cryptology, African-American call and response song, a hands-on gourd experience and an astronomy art project.

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Select your sessions and pay online here.
If you would prefer another method of payment or are interested in applying for a Scholarship, please contact us at [email protected] or call 304-653-4079

Carnegie Kids in the Woods

Carnegie Kids in the Woods Day CampJuly 25-27

Registration Form

Parent/Authorized Guardian Contact Information

Safety Information

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Carnegie Kids in the Woods Day Camp
July 25-27