Reynolda House Museum of American Art

Young Writers will explore people and place through writing fiction, poetry, and journaling. Campers will study works of art as well as venture outdoors to gather inspiration for our writings. Participants will learn about all stages of the writing process, most especially focusing on prewriting and revisionculminating in the publication of their own hand-made book.

Inspired by the Museums renowned collection of American art, young artists will produce their own original works of art each day during these half-day camps. Students will learn about the families who once lived at Reynolda by exploring the historic house and estate, will view and take inspiration from the art collection, and will have the opportunity to take a dip in the historic indoor pool.

Young Naturalists Camp allows campers to learn, create, explore, and play at Reynolda Gardens. Campers will spend time with expert naturalists in the gardens, Conservatory, woodland trail, meadow, wetlands, and streams of Reynolda. This camp offers the opportunity for students to unplug and spend time outdoors, making new friends while exploring outdoors and growing their appreciation for nature.

In the Creative Writing Workshop, young writers will hone their craft and learn the basics of prose and poetry through a variety of writing activities inspired by the art and history of Reynolda. Participants will engage in each stage of the writing process, including pre-writing, drafting, revision, and publication. The workshop will also include art activities and glimpses behind the scenes of the historic house.

Enjoy outdoor learning at Reynolda with this partial week offering our Young Naturalists Camp. Campers will learn, create, explore, and play in different areas of Reynolda Gardens. Expert naturalists will lead activities in the gardens, Conservatory, woodland trail, wetlands, and streams of Reynolda. Students can unplug and spend time outdoors, making new friends while increasing their appreciation for nature.