The Greenwich Historical Society History and Art Summer Camp has a limited number of openings for both the two-week and single-week sessions that start June 29 and July 9. The program is based at Bush-Holley House Historic Site, the Historical Society’s headquarters. Each session offers a
highly interactive experience designed to utilize the artifacts and original art in Bush-Holley House, Greenwich’s only National Historic Landmark. As a dual interpretation museum, the house illustrates two distinct time periods: the new nation era, 1790 to 1825, and the period from the late 1800s to early 1900s when the site was home to America’s first art colony. While at the site, which also features period gardens, campers focus on Colonial history for their first week and study art during the second. Sessions are fun, challenging and age-appropriate. A field trip and a Friday Parents Day are part of each week’s
schedule.
The professional staff includes museum educators and
counselors who have a special interest in art and history. Reenactors, working artists, musicians and guest educators round out the leadership team. Activities vary by age group but may include baking, soap and candle making, weaving, acting and role playing. Art instruction encompasses painting, pastels, sculpture, origami and photography. Art shows and performances cap off each session.
To learn more about the camp and to download a brochure,
visit www.greenwichhistory.org or call camp director Jaime Villaneda at 203-869-6899, Ext. 31. A limited number
of need-based scholarships are available.
