Rhythm in the Woods

Ages 7-11 

Shelley Fritz

Using African Djembe drums, Native American frame drums and over 100 other world drums & hand percussion instruments, we will learn about the connections between rhythm and nature and people around the world. We will explore the marsh & forest learning their unique sounds, put stories to music, play rhythm & movement games, make our own instruments and create a giant camp-wide drum circle. This is a fun/experiential rhythm class, not performance/precision drum instruction. Musical background is absolutely NOT necessary!

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CultureConcentric DesignMajor
Portraits - Draw & Sculpt

Ages 10+

Connie Andrews

You will be guided in drawing and sculpting the different features of the face in the first couple days. Then we will put what you have learned together and you’ll get to create a portrait sculpture that you’ll be able to take home. We will take nature breaks to explore the area and visit the sites that Sun Foundation has to offer as well.

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ArtSharon OberyMajor
Small Wonders, Big Adventures

Pee Wee • Ages 5–7

Jessica Laughlin

The youngest among us often notice the WONDER-full details of the natural world. This major is for those who love to make amazing discoveries right before their eyes! Join us as we explore the forest, marsh, grassland and creek. We’ll draw big inspiration from small wonders, like a caterpillar’s stripes or water flowing over pebbles – to sketch, paint and sculpt artistic treasures. There’ll be lots of games too. Come play and create with us!

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Nature, Art, ScienceConcentric DesignPee Wee, Major
Wild Wooly Wilderness - CLASS FULL

Ages 7-11 - CLASS FULL

Brian Fox Ellis

Fish, Birds, Bugs, Bones and Boulders! Every day is an adventure! Spend Monday with John James Audubon catching, drawing and banding migrating birds. Tuesday we will meet Charles Darwin and catch bugs, explore geology and evolution. Wednesday is a day of fishing with Louis Agassiz. Thursday we will track animals, learn medicinal herbs, play Native Games and eat wild plants with Meriwether Lewis. Friday we will put it all together publishing our findings in an instant book that celebrates the wild life of the Sun Foundation!

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Nature, Science, SurvivalConcentric DesignMajor