Register Now for Summer Camps 2009!

Print a registration form or call (423) 434-HAND (4263) to register.

• If you have more than one child please fill out a separate registration form for each child.
  
• Campers must be 4 years old by May 1, 2009, or no older than 13 years on May 1, 2009.
  
• All campers must be fully potty trained.
  
• A 50% deposit is due at the time of registration and full payment is due two weeks prior to the start of the camp.
  
• Cancellations: you will receive a full refund if you cancel at least 2 weeks prior to the start of camp. No refund of your deposit when you cancel with less than two week’s notice.
  
• Hands On! reserves the right to cancel any camp and will fully refund payments if the Museum cancels a camp.
  

June 1-5

Dinomania
$75 members/$85 non-members
ages 4-6 • 9:30-12:30
Explore the age of the dinosaurs as you look at real fossils and create your own volcano. Enjoy a week of crafts, stories, science, and discovery ending with a parent/child trip to the Gray Fossil Site Museum. (Fossil Site admission included in camp cost).

Marine Biology
$80 members/$90 non-members
ages 9-12 • 9:30-12:30
Investigate life in the deep blue. Perform experiments, learn about buoyancy, and explore some of the amazing creatures that live in the ocean. Finish the week by studying an ocean predator from the inside out through a shark dissection.

June 8-12

Wild, Wild, West
$75 members/$85 non-members
ages 4-6 • 9:30-12:30
Calling all Cowboys and Cowgirls! Crafts, games, costumes, stories, and snacks will help us learn all about what life was like for Cowboys and Native Americans in the new frontier.

Life’s a Zoo!
$80 members/$90 non-members
ages 7-9 • 9:30-12:30
Explore how things live and move in this camp about plants and animals. Investigate what it takes for a plant to survive, dissect a flower, make personal observations and care for the animals of Hands On! Learn about amphibians as you dissect a frog.

June 15-19

All Day Artapalooza
$180 members/$200 non-members
ages 7-10 • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
Create masterpieces that you will treasure in this all day art camp. Paint, collage, sculpt, draw and much more. Learn about famous artists and movements. Discover your inspiration as you make new friends and enjoy the museum. Show off your art at the art show finale held on Friday afternoon. Two daily snacks will be provided. Please bring a bagged lunch with drink. This camp includes museum and outdoor playtime.

Little Chef
$75 members/$85 non-members
ages 4-6 • 9:30-12:30
Whip up a feast as you learn about cooking and nutrition. Measure, mix, and taste some thing new. Stir up fun with friends through books, crafts, and games all about food.

June 22-26

All Day Lab Rats
$180 members/$200 non-members
ages 9-13 • 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
A favorite camp returns for an all day session. Meet scientists from around the community as you investigate chemistry, biology, geology, and physics. Make a catapult, study electricity, create crystals and so much more! Two daily snacks will be provided. Please bring a bagged lunch with drink. This camp includes museum and outdoor playtime.

Little Artist
$75 members/$85 non-members
ages 4-6 • 9:30-12:30
Let’s get artsy! This camp is perfect for the little crafter in your family. Learn new techniques and use many new supplies as you are introduced to famous artists and become one yourself.

June 29-July 3

Jr. Blast Off
$75 members/$85 non-members
ages 4-6 • 9:30-12:30
Future astronauts will have a blast learning all about space and the planets. Build your own solar system, contact extra terrestrials, and have fun with books, puzzles, and crafts.

Clay Creations
$80 members/$90 non-members
ages 7-9 • 9:30-12:30
Get your hands dirty as you make your very own creations using clay. Learn new techniques and styles to make one of a kind works of art to display in an art show on the final day of camp.

July 6-10

Dinomania
$75 members/$85 non-members
ages 4-6 • 9:30-12:30
Back by popular demand. This camp returns for a second session.

Fiber Arts
$80 members/$90 non-members
ages 8+ • 9:30-12:30
Due to the popularity of our winter knitting classes, we have designed this fun and creative camp. Learn to knit, make your own yarn from wool, tie dye, and weave as you find new friends with common interests. Finish camp with great projects to take home and knitting skills you can continue into fall.

July 13-17

Jr. Blast Off
$75 members/$85 non-members
ages 4-6 • 9:30-12:30
If you missed this camp the first time, now’s your chance!

Marine Biology
$80 members/$90 non-members
ages 9-12 • 9:30-12:30
Back by popular demand. This camp returns for a second session.

July 20-24

Art Smarts
$80 members/$90 non-members
ages 9-12 • 9:30-12:30
This all around art camp designed for older students will help you refine your skills. Use a variety of mediums and styles as you create one of a kind pieces of art to display in the art show on the final day of camp.

Yucky Camp
$75 members/$85 non-members
ages 7-9 • 9:30-12:30
Explore the gross and the messy in this camp designed to get a little dirty. Make slime, and goop, learn about your body, paint with food, and make gross out snacks.