Summer Camp 2012

Imagine, explore, and create! This summer The Mini Time Machine will jet campers to the future, take them into the jungle, bring them under the big top, or put them in the spotlight of a music concert. Weekly camp sessions are designed for ages 5-7, 8-12 and teens with different themes for each session!

Watch this video about our Summer Camp philosophy

 

 

Half Day Camp for age 5-7
9am-12pm

Session 2, June 11-15
Theme: Itsy Bitsy Big Top Circus
Create the greatest miniature circus on earth! Build a miniature big top and create acrobats, animals, and clowns; then put on a circus for your friends. Enjoy a visit with a clown and learn how to put on clown makeup.

Session 5, July 9-13
Theme: Jungle Safari
Create a jungle hut for the Mini Time Machine’s resident chimpanzee A.P.E. Write a story about A.P.E. and his jungle home and create a picture book. Go on a safari in the galleries and play jungle themed games.

Session 7, July 23-27
Theme: Far, Far, Away Camp
Take an imaginary journey to a land far, far, away. A Fairy Castle in Ireland, a Dragon Pavilion in China, and an Enchanted French Chateau are just a few of the miniature places you will “visit” this week. Activities include making shadow puppets and putting on a play, painting a mini landmark and tasting mini treats from afar.

Full Day Camp for ages 8-12
9am-3pm

Session 1, June 4-8
Theme: Fast Forward to the Future
The Mini Time Machine is taking off for a trip to the 24th century. Imagine and create a futuristic house filled with far-out furniture and conveniences for your ultramodern home of tomorrow. Additional activities include creating a mini time capsule to enclose in your miniature house, not be opened for at least 50 years, and a visit from storyteller Jordan Hill who shares stories of the past and future.

Session 3, June 18-22
Theme: Garage Band
How to start a Garage Band: Get a garage and some instruments, learn to play, and name your band! This week you’ll make a mini garage studio, build some mini instruments, record a mini track of music, design a band logo and make a concert t-shirt. In your space, it’s your music, so turn it up!

Session 6, July 16-20
Theme: Sweet Solar Powered Home
It’s cool to be green! Learn about renewable energy and build a solar powered miniature home. We’ll show you cool ways to green your mini abode and other exciting science experiments.

New This Year: Teen Camp for ages 13-17
12:30pm-4:30pm

Session 4, June 25-29
Theme: My Place, My Space
Start with a two-room roombox kit and build and decorate a space to your liking. You’ll also make a few pieces of furniture to get a start on furnishing your special place. The class will teach construction and assembly skills, interior and exterior decoration and design as well as basic furniture construction.

Tuition

Full day camp: $155 for museum members, $175.00 for non-members per child, per session. Full day Tuition includes two snacks a day and all materials and supplies.
Note: Children must bring their own lunch. Lunch is NOT included in the tuition.

Half day camp: $80 for members, $90 for non-members per child, per session.
Half-day includes one snack and all materials and supplies.

Teen Camp: $120 for members, $135 for non-members per teen, per session

Youth camp sessions are limited to 15 campers, Teen Camp is limited to 10, so register early!

To register complete and return the Summer Camp 2012 Official Registration Packet with payment. Questions? Contact Associate Director and Director of Education, Lisa Hastreiter-Lamb at 520-881-0606 ext. 105 or lisahl@theminitimemachine.org

Check out some Summer Camp 2011 photos on our Facebook page