Yellow Springs Camps 2008
Unique and enriching day camps for children and youth ages 6-16 in the Arts, History, and Nature.
Download Summer Camp Registration and Information here.
Weekly subject specialists lead campers in a variety of content themes: Arts, Archaeology, Ceramics, Colonial & American Revolution, Digital Photography, Film, Musical Theater, Nature, and Victorian Childhood.
Daily schedules led by camp counselors include: Arts & Crafts, Camp Journal, Creek Walks, Games, Discovery Trail, Nature Hikes, Small Group Time (max of 8 campers to each counselor) and Much More!
Camp week includes: all program related materials and supplies, water and daily snack, HYS Souvenir, camp photo and camper list to 'stay-in-touch' with new and old friends.
Campers bring: lunch with drink, hat, sunglasses, sun screen, bug spray, reusable water bottle, light colored T-shirt for tye-dye/silk-screening, and towel. Each Friday parents are invited to come at 3:00 PM to see and hear what the campers have been exploring and experiencing all week.
Summer Camp runs for 6 weeks: June 30th - August 8th (no camp July 4th) Monday - Friday
Camp day: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM; Before & After Care available 8-9:30 AM and/or 3:30 - 5 PM
The following camps still have some openings!
Week One - June 30 - July 3
- Step-by-Step Ages 6-9 (8 max)
- Explore the Elements of Design Ages 10-14 (8 max)
- Counselors-In-Training (CIT) Ages 15-16 (6 max)
Week Two - July 7-11
- Archaeology Adventure Ages 13-16 (8 max)
Week Three - July 14-18
- Art & Victorian Childhood Ages 6-9 (8 max)
- Art is Everywhere Ages 10-12 (8 max)
- Film and Scriptwriting AM & Digital Photography PM Ages 13-16 (8 max)
Week Six - August 4-8
- Come Tile With Me Ages 10-12 (8 max)
Please email svandecarr@yellowsprings.org with any questions.
Presenting our 2008 Art Teachers & Students Tour Program
Painting Sites Trail
Come experience the Village of Yellow Springs from an artist's
point of view. Schedule your class/group tour and visit our
beautiful 142 acres of woodlands, wetlands, meadow and gardens. This same landscape inspired the work of students and teachers during the Country School days of the Pennsylvania Academy of
Fine Arts from 1916-52. Discover first hand the importance of the
en plein-air (out-of-doors) landscape painting popularized by the Impressionists.
Your day in the village will include the following:
- A presentation highlighting information about Historic Yellow Springs and points of interest to be offered on the tour.
- Guided walking tour of the grounds using the Painting Sites Trail guidebook.
- Spend time sketching and/or photographing the Yellow Springs landscape. (Please bring your own materials.)
Cost: $2 for students, Free for teachers, $5 for adults. Total time 1.5 to 2 hours.
Special Option for tours booked April 14-May 9, 2008
Yellow Springs Art Show & Chester Springs Studio Members' Exhibition
- Self-guided visit to the Chester Springs Studio Members' Exhibition, April 14 - May 9, and to the 35th Annual Yellow Springs Art Show, April 28 - May 9. An excellent opportunity to see quality work by juried and member artists, exhibiting a wide variety of mediums, styles, and techniques.
- Art Quest is used with younger students as a 'treasure hunt' for discovering and viewing a selection of artist's work.
Cost: Free
Make a day of it! Take the Painting Sites Trail guided tour and visit the Chester Springs Studio Member's Exhibition and/or the Yellow Springs Art Show. Then spend time sketching and/or photographing en-plein-air. Groups may bring their own picnic lunch.
For reservations please call Sara at (610)827-7414 ext. 10 or svandecarr@yellowsprings.org
Please call at least two weeks prior to your visit to book a Guided Tour.
Proceeds benefit the preservation of Historic Yellow Springs.
Exciting Field Trip Destination!
Be a Time Traveler through the Village of Yellow Springs!
Travelers will experience 300 years of America's past!
Explore the unique and fascinating Discovery Trail!
Your visit to Yellow Springs will include:
- 15 minute orientation presentation by a Time Traveler Guide
- 45 minute Time Traveler exploration on the Discovery Trail
- 6 Quest Station that reveal exciting stories about:
Lenape Indians
Civil War Orphans
Revolutionary Soldiers
Impressionist Artists
Spa Guests
Sci-Fi Movie Makers
Travelers will receive:
- Time Traveler Quest Clues
- Discovery Trail Map & Brochure
- Passport stamped at Quest Stations
- Quest "Certification of Completion" and Historic Yellow Springs souvenir
All this for only $2 per person! (A minimum of $20 for groups under $10)
Book your Time Traveler adventure today!
Field Trips available Tuesdays - Thursdays, April - November
Call Sara at (610)827-7414 ext. 10 or svandecarr@yellowsprings.org
We hope to see YOU on the Discovery Trail!
Step back in time on the Discovery Trail!
Over three centuries, the Village of Yellow Springs has experienced a wild and intriguing history. Now, the Discovery Trail provides the best way to explore and understand this fascinating slice of America's past.
Be a Time Traveler! Welcome to individuals, families and groups of all kinds:
Family & Home School Groups
Come to the Lincoln Building to pick up your History brochure for adults and Discovery brochure and Passport booklet for Children. View the large map in the foyer or on the front porch and plan which of the six Trail site locations you want to walk to first. At each Trail Site location you will find a large metal sign with illustrations describing one of the eras of Yellow Springs' past. Also at each location is an activity box that contains a stamp that corresponds to the children's brochure. Stamp the passport at each of the six Trail Site locations. Family members can read to each other the sections of the brochures and signs that describe a portion of Yellow Springs' diverse and exciting past. In good weather, bring a lunch to enjoy at the picnic tables by the old pool house. $2.00 per person to cover cost of materials is appreciated.
Scout Groups & Community Groups
Come and enjoy a fun and educational outing for your community, civic or church group. Please call in advance and let us know when you'd like to come. We will make sure there are enough brochures and passports for your group. A staff member or volunteer host will greet you and give you a brief orientation to Yellow Springs and some of the highlights you will discover as you explore the Discovery Trail. $2.00 per person to cover cost of materials is appreciated.
School Groups & After School Clubs
Teachers please call in advance to reserve a day for an exciting fieldtrip for your students. When you arrive, a staff member will greet your class and give you a brief orientation to Yellow Springs and how to use the brochure, passport, and map. This walking Discovery Trail covers 300 years of local, state and national history with unique hands on learning exploration amid 142 acres of woodland, wetlands, meadows and gardens. This field trip is an excellent cross-curricular learning experience for your students in history, arts and natural sciences. This Self Guided Field Trip is only $2.00 per student. Ask about adding a topic related workshop experience for your students. Workshops are an additional $50 per class for a 45 minute classroom presentation.
For reservartions or more information, please call Sara at (610)827-7414 ext. or svandecarr@yellowsprings.org Please call at least two weeks prior to your visit.