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Imagination Station Summer Camps begin June 10 at Children’s Museum

Posted at 2:39 pm June 9, 2019
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Children enjoy Wizarding World summer camp at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge in 2018. (Submitted photo)

The Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge invites children to explore a rainforest, become CSI investigators, combine art with poetry, make sweets in the kitchen, launch model rockets, and ride the rails, among other adventures, during Imagination Station Summer Camps.

Summer camps, from June 10-July 26, are for children from age 3 through rising fifth-graders. The Children’s Museum’s enriching environment provides the backdrop as an experienced staff helps campers learn and grow through play in fun and safe surroundings. Each camp is created with age-appropriate activities aligned with the child’s developmental stage.

The fee for Monday-Friday half-day camps is $115 for members and $135 for non-members. A discount is available if two siblings register for camp during the same week or if a child registers for two half-day camps in the same week. A limited number of scholarships for camp are available, thanks to a grant from the Oak Ridge Breakfast Rotary Club. Download the scholarship application from the museum’s website. [Read more…]

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Children learn through play at Children’s Museum Imagination Station Summer Camps

Posted at 3:39 pm June 10, 2018
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Children enjoy making slimy concoctions during Junior Wizarding Summer Camp last year (2017) at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. (Submitted photo)

Children enjoy making slimy concoctions during Junior Wizarding Summer Camp last year (2017) at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge. (Submitted photo)

 

Children will create art, join the wizarding world, generate some “mess-terpieces,” become gumshoes and chefs, shape designs with clay, delve into science and STEAM, and more during Imagination Station Summer Camps beginning June 4 at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge.

Summer camps, from June 4-July 27, are for children from age 3 through rising fifth graders. The Children’s Museum’s enriching environment provides the backdrop as an experienced staff helps campers learn and grow through play in fun and safe surroundings, a press release said. Each camp is created with age-appropriate activities aligned with the child’s developmental stage.

“We hope to foster campers’ imaginations and passion for lifelong learning through our wide range of themes and activities, as well as our many hands-on exhibits,” said Beth Shea, Children’s Museum executive director.

The fee for Monday-Friday half-day camps is $115 for members, lower fees this year, and $135 for non-members. A discount is available if two siblings register for camp during the same week or if a child registers for two half-day camps in the same week. A limited number of scholarships for camp are available. Download the scholarship application from the museum’s website. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2018, Community, Nonprofits, Summer Camps, Top Stories Tagged With: Beth Shea, Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, Imagination Station Summer Camps, Oak Ridge, Summer Camps

Children’s Museum hosts Imagination Station Summer Camps

Posted at 11:11 am June 5, 2017
By Kay Brookshire Leave a Comment

Young cooks prepare dessert for tasting later at a Children’s Museum summer camp. (Submitted photo)

Young cooks prepare dessert for tasting later at a Children’s Museum summer camp. (Submitted photo)

 

World cultures, model trains, cooking, and gardening, as well as STEAM (science, technology, art, engineering, and math) activities are being offered during Imagination Station Summer Camp beginning June 5 at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge.

With the museum’s unique and enriching environment as a backdrop, camp leaders will provide a blend of educational and interactive play, helping campers learn and grow while having fun in a safe environment. Each camp is created with age-appropriate activities aligned with the child’s developmental stage.

Summer camps, from June 5-July 28, are for children from age 3 through 7th grade, with one bridge camp open to eighth and ninth graders.
Peppy Pepper, the mascot for the museum’s newest exhibit, Kids in Action! Healthy Living, will encourage healthy activities such as growing vegetables and movement during the summer camps.

Register and pay for camps online, at www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org, by mail or in person, at 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge 37830. Camp fees are fully refundable up until 14 days before the start date. [Read more…]

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Children’s Museum Imagination Station Summer Camps begin June 6

Posted at 6:25 pm June 4, 2016
By Oak Ridge Today Staff Leave a Comment

Submitted photo

Submitted photo

 

Children may be artists, chefs, and scientists, or learn about model railroading, build with LEGO bricks, and much more during Imagination Station Summer Camps beginning Monday, June 6, at the Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge.

The Children’s Museum will offer camps weekly from June 6-July 29, giving children opportunities to learn and grow through play in a fun and safe environment. Each camp is specifically created with age-appropriate activities aligned with children’s developmental stages. Register and pay for camps online, at www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org, by mail, or in person, at 461 West Outer Drive, Oak Ridge 37830.

Camp fees are fully refundable up until 14 days before the start date. The fee for each Monday-Friday camp is $125 for members and $135 for non-members, except where noted. A discount is available if two siblings register for camp during the same week or if a child registers for two half-day camps in the same week. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 2016, Community, Front Page News, Meetings and Events, Nonprofits, Summer Camps Tagged With: children's museum, Children's Museum of Oak Ridge, Imagination Station Summer Camps, Summer Camps

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