Nature Detectives, Creative Kids Wanted

Beginning in July, children will have the chance to experience the transformative power of art and nature at Mass Audubon’s Wild at Art Summer Camp located at the Museum of American Bird Art in Canton, according to a press statement.

Drawing from the resources of both a wildlife sanctuary and art museum, the Wild at Art Summer Camp is uniquely suited to boost creativity, promote health and well-being, build friendships, and deepen each camper’s connection to the natural world.

Wild at Art Summer Camp welcomes nature and art loving kids from ages 5 to 13 years old, with Leadership in Training opportunities for ages 14 to 17. Camp runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with before and after camp care available at an additional cost.

New this year will be a session in which campers will build and use their own digital cameras (truly!). Also, the staff eagerly anticipates visits from the amazing team at The Caterpillar Lab with their array of fantastic New England caterpillars.

Weekly Sessions:

• Natural Connections 1 (July 6-10). Dig deeper, learn more, play, and create art inspired by all the amazing ways plants and animals are connected.
• Take Flight (July 13-17). Learn more and create art about our fascinating, feathery friends and observe them in their natural habitat.
• Wild Photography (July 20-24). Have you ever wondered how a digital camera works? Each camper will build their own camera and learn the basics of the art of photography.
• Discovering Pollinators (July 27-31). Explore the amazing world of bird and insect pollinators. Learn about their habitats and behavior by catching them, observing them, and creating works of art with paint, fabric, and other media.
• Earthworks (August 3-7). Discover the amazing art installations of land and environmental artists such as Andy Goldsworthy and Robert Smithson. Using those artworks for inspiration, campers will let their own creativity loose on the landscape.
• Natural Connections 2 (August 10-14). Be inspired by an ever-changing natural world and dig deeper to explore the connections between plants and animals. This week we will investigate how the connections between animals and plants change along with the seasons.
• For more information and to register for camp, please visit massaudubon.org/learn/museum-of-american-bird-art/summer-camp, email mabacamp@massaudubon.org, or drop by at the Museum of American Bird Art, 963 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021.

The Museum of American Bird Art at Mass Audubon is a professional art museum within New England’s largest conservation organization, connecting people and nature through art. Exhibitions feature art by internationally recognized artists inspired by nature. Located on a 121-acre wildlife sanctuary just south of Boston, the museum is home to Mass Audubon’s extensive art collection, which is shared with the public through exhibitions and a wide variety of education programs for all ages.

Mass Audubon works to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and wildlife. Together with more than 100,000 members, we care for 35,000 acres of conservation land, provide school, camp, and other educational programs for 225,000 children and adults annually, and advocate for sound environmental policies at local, state, and federal levels. Founded in 1896 by two inspirational women who were committed to the protection of birds, Mass Audubon is now one of the largest and most prominent conservation organizations in New England. Today we are respected for our sound science, successful advocacy, and innovative approaches to connecting people and nature. Each year, our statewide network of wildlife sanctuaries welcomes nearly half a million visitors of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds and serves as the base for our work.

To support these important efforts, call 800-AUDUBON (800-283-8266) or visit massaudubon.org.