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Programs: 4-H Learning Science through the Arts Camp

4-H Learning Science through the Arts Camp4-H Learning Science through the Arts Camp is held every summer. The camp is designed for youth aged 9 to 14 years old with volunteer teen counselors, aged 15 to 19 years old. The camp program blends nature study and outdoor recreation with visual and performing arts.

The camp is open to all youth. 4-H members and non 4-H youth are
welcome. 4-H member scholarships may be available. Contact your county MSU Extension office.

Wonders of Water: Get into Water & Make a Splash!

July 12-15, 2009
Register by July 6.

Art Sessions

  • “A Picture is Worth A Thousand Words!” Learn how to take great outdoor pictures using digital cameras. Learn from a professional photographer Charles St. Charles. Explore and take photos of the wetlands, waterfront, water bugs and learn how to use computer technology and your digital “pop out” photos to create an amazing digital watershed mosaic to share with our friends and family at the end of camp presentation.

  • Enjoy a WOW presentation of wildlife photographs taken by Charles St. Charles.

  • Sketch, paint and more paint! Learn the basics of watercolor painting with artist Nancy Kitchen & enter your creations in an end of camp Art Show.

  • Experience the fable of the Rainstick with storyteller Bonnie Neuman and create your own rainstick to take home.

  • Design a T-Shirt using the ancient art of fish printing.

Science Sessions

  • Water on the Go! Cranbrook Institute Science educators will present three programs: How We Use Water, I Live In A Watershed, and Groundwater Pollution, for you to learn about water resources. We’ll also perform water quality tests on Center Lake and dip for macroinvertebrates.

  • You will use computer technology to make a watershed mosaic of photographs. Professional photographer Charles St. Charles will involve you in this hands-on experience encouraging a connection with the natural resources through technology.

  • Design your own boat and then test it for speed and floatation with other campers on Center Lake.

  • Build your own terrarium to take home!


For more information and the registration form, see the 4-H Learning Science through the Arts Camp brochure or call Kettunen Center at (231) 829-3421. Register by July 6, 2009.