Section Heading Discover the artist within
Arts & Crafts For All Ages Bugs & Art Artists can get a jump start on the Bug Fest Art contest by coming out to Red Oak and beginning their masterpiece. All supplies and inspiration for the works of art will be provided. All finished pieces will be kept at Red Oak and displayed at our annual Bug Fest on Aug. 24. Voting will take place that day, and winners will be contacted the following week. (MG)
Summer Camps Neighborhood Art Extravaganza Camp Fr e
This camp will expose children to a variety of art mediums in their own back yards. Children will have many opportunities to draw, paint, craft and create. This program is free. A waiver form needs to be completed before a child can participate in the program. Waivers will only be available at neighborhood art sites starting the first day of the program. Children may be signed up anytime during the days of the program. Children must be entering grades 1 to 5 in the fall to participate. (DS)
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Grade
Fee
1 to 5
Free
Day
Date
Time
Location
M
June 10 to July 15
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Butterfield Park
M
June 10 to July 15
1 to 3 p.m.
New Haven Park**
T
June 11 to July 16
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Spring Lake Park
W
June 12 to July 17
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Cherry Hill Park
W
June 12 to July 17
1 to 3 p.m.
Tanner Trails Park
Th
June 13 to July 18*
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Blackberry Trail
* No programs on Thursday, July 4. **New park location.
Creative Craft Camp Each day is a new adventure as our imaginations are put to work by constructing incredible crafts and creative projects. Tie-dyeing, sand art, candle making and mosaics are some of the hands-on activities that will be enjoyed. (SS) Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
6Y to 10Y
$45(R) / $50(N)
MIN: 6 / MAX: 12
Blackberry Farm
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
63147
M-W
June 24 to 26
1 to 3 p.m.
63148
M-W
July 22 to 24
10 a.m. to noon
Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
5Y and up
$20(R) / $30(N)
MIN: 10 / MAX: 20
Red Oak Nature Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
63770
Sa
July 28
1 to 3 p.m.
Pressed Flower Gift In the summer, gardens overflow with colorful flowers. In this class, participants will learn how to preserve that beauty and turn it into gifts for friends and family! (MG) Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
8Y and up
$3(R) / $6(N)
MIN: 5 / MAX: 10
Red Oak Nature Center
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
63745
Sa
Aug. 3
10 to 11 a.m.
For Youth Beginning Pottery for Kids Kids can discover the fun of working with clay on a potter’s wheel. This program includes the basics of wheel-thrown pottery and how to center the clay and make simple shapes. All clay and materials are included. Finished pottery will be available for pickup a week after the last class. (SS) Age
Fee
Class Size
Location
8Y to 12Y
$90(R) / $135(N)
MIN: 2 / MAX: 2
Blackberry Farm
Barcode
Day
Date
Time
64178
Sa
June 8 to 22
Noon to 2 p.m.
64179
Tu
July 16 to 30
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
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