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Kid’s Cooking Camp: Around the World

with Deb Arter

Aug

11

Next session: August 11th to 15th, 2025

$330 More Info

Embark on a culinary adventure at our exciting Kids Cooking Camp! We will explore the world of international flavors like Swedish meatballs, Mexican enchiladas, English scones, Greek spinach pie, Asian Stir fry and American ice cream! The young chefs will learn about basic kitchen tool use, oven safety, measuring, sequencing in food preparation, teamwork and aesthetic presentation of dishes. They will also learn about spices relative to each cuisine. Participants should bring containers daily to take home samples of what we make to share with family. Instructor Debra Arter, a former teacher, has been a camp cook and teaching adult ed. baking classes for a decade. For ages 10-13 years old. *All materials/ingredients will be provided.

Let’s Make It Up! Improv Theater Camp

with Elise Voigt

Aug

11

Next session: August 11th to 15th, 2025

$345 More Info

NOTICE OF DATE CHANGE: This program will now run the week of 8/11-8/15.

This camp experience will allow kids to create and tell their own stories over the course of a week. We will learn and use improv theater techniques and exercises to explore and express ourselves and flex our imagination, culminating in a showcase performance on the final day for friends and family. No experience necessary, just the courage to be on stage and skills for being silly. Elise Voigt is a trained actress and theater educator who has been working in the midcoast area for the last 15 years. Her love of theater and children perfectly combines to make meaningful and memorable moments for students and audiences alike. ***Ages 9-14.

Leaf Book

with Joelle Webber

Aug

12

Next session: August 12th, 2025

$45 More Info

This Leaf Book class will explore modern creativity within a historical book structure from ancient India. Come with your favorite memories of Summer in Maine to create a simple & elegant book of decorative pages laced onto a single cord and protected by covers. Materials & tools will be provided.

Spy Academy

with Mad Science of Maine

Aug

18

Next session: August 18th to 22nd, 2025

$450 More Info

Join us this summer for Spy Academy! Presented by Mad Science of Maine, this program features fun-filled, hands-on, secret agent-themed science activities that allow kids to play detective, explore forensic science, sharpen their surveillance skills, and crack encrypted messages. Kids will become super sleuths! Please note: Camp is for ages 6-12 y/o.

American Sign Language (ASL): Level II (Winter)

with Martin Samelson

$65 More Info

ASL II builds on beginner skills, focusing on conversation and fluency. Practice finger-spelling, grammar, and vocabulary. Gain confidence to communicate with the Deaf community. Join Martin Samelson, energetic ASL college professor and job coach for the Deaf, in learning how to communicate without voice. Open to students with some sign language experience. Handouts will be provided at no cost.

Tarot Topics and Techniques

with Devanna Wolf

$75 More Info

For continuing students from the "Introduction to Tarot" class to explore different methods of reading and using the cards for personal growth, spiritual guidance, and looking at the world through myth, metaphor, and mysticism. Materials needed: Tarot deck(s) of choice, blank journal or binder suggested.