Shelburne Museum

Back for summer 2013 by popular demand!  Can you imagine what a child’s life was like in early Vermont? Come and live it! Campers travel back in history to the turn of the 19^th century to learn about everyday life in early Vermont. Our group will “live” at the Settlers’ House for the week, cooking our midday meals on the hearth, keeping a proper house, and tending to our gardens. We will visit galleries and historic buildings throughout the museum to investigate the art and artifacts of the United States’ early years.

Please note: Campers will eat food that they prepare and cook at the museum. We cook with various grains, eggs, and dairy. Please notify us if your child has allergies or sensitivities and help us arrange a safe way for your child to participate.

Come one, come all to the spectacular realm of the golden-age of circus! Campers will work with guest artist Trish Denton to create their own classic circus through storytelling, clowning, juggling, tumbling, and fast-talking. We’ll explore the museum’s grounds and collections to inspire activities focusing on creativity, team building, and big top fun! Experience an end of camp performance for family and friends on Friday, July 19.

Bonus option of performing at the museum’s own Circuspalooza on July 21st!

Let your creativity run wild! Will soaring birds, stormy ship wrecks, or a miniature circus parade inspire you? Do flowers, trees, and the natural world tickle your artistic funny bone? Join us for a week of museum exploration and creativity. Campers indulge their own creative interests using a wide variety of art materials. On Friday we’ll organize campers’ work into an art exhibit for family and friends.

Please note: These camps include a short open house for family and friends at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26.

Let your creativity run wild! Will soaring birds, stormy ship wrecks, or a miniature circus parade inspire you? Do flowers, trees, and the natural world tickle your artistic funny bone? Join us for a week of museum exploration and creativity. Campers indulge their own creative interests using a wide variety of art materials. On Friday we’ll organize campers’ work into an art exhibit for family and friends.

Please note: These camps include a short open house for family and friends at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 2.

All hands on deck! Campers will “set sail” to navigate the farthest reaches and deepest fathoms of the museum. We’ll drop anchor at the Lighthouse and the Ticonderoga, exploring nautical art and artifacts and swap sailing lore as we earn our sea legs. Skippers will keep their eyes peeled and compasses at the ready on a search for maritime creatures, shipwrecks, and hidden treasure. We’ll have many artistic adventures before we find safe harbor at week’s end!

Shelburne Museum and Burlington’s Flynn Center for the Performing Arts join forces to host a theater-based summer camp in 2013. Travel back to the turbulent 1860’s, when America was nearing the end of the dramatic Civil War! In this week of improvisation in and around the buildings and grounds of the Shelburne Museum, we’ll develop fictional costumed characters who respond to the challenges of this exciting time in history. Family and friends are invited to see highlights from the week’s adventures on Friday, August 16. Westward ho!

Register for History Comes Alive! at www.flynnarts.org or contact flynnarts@flynncenter.org or 652-4537 for more information.