Summer Enrichment Camp
Creator Camp at METC
XXXX WEEK: July 25-27
Tuesday July 25: Woodworking?
Explore the wonderful world of science at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts. METC campers will be discovering all the ways scientific exploration can be FUN! We’ll be exploring aerodynamics with a Taking Flight challenge, and so much more.
Two different activity tracks appropriate for 1st – 2nd grade and 3rd – 5th grade.
Wednesday July 26: Technology Day at the METC
Learn to code with educators at METC! Campers will learn the fundamentals of coding without the use of computers! At the end of the day, you will share what you created with your family and friends using special coding sequences!
Two different activity tracks appropriate for 1st – 2nd grade and 3rd – 5th grade.
Thursday July 26: Engineering Day at the METC
Join METC as we delve into the exciting world of engineering! Campers will solve problems and explore solutions using engineering principles through a series of interactive challenges.
Two different activity tracks appropriate for 1st – 2nd grade and 3rd – 5th grade.
xxx WEEK: August 29-31
Tuesday August 29: Photography with
Explore the museum’s historic building to see various styles of stained glass and architecture, including our own griffin and gargoyles. Discover the differences between form, function, and decoration. Campers will create their own stained glass and take-home parts of the beautiful METC building in the form of stenciling and rubbings.
Two different activity tracks appropriate for K – 2nd grade and 3 – 5th grade.
Wednesday August 30: Textile Exploration
Campers will take part in a variety of crafts and activities using fibers and fabric. Using real lamb’s wool, participants will learn the old-time art of wool-felting and will make a felted toy to take home. They will also view a selection of the Museum’s collection of textiles, including quilts, and work with quilt pieces. Other activities will include fabric collages and making dream pillows or catnip toys.
Two different activity tracks appropriate for 1 – 2nd grade and 3 – 5th grade.
Thursday August 31: Jewelry Making
Participants will learn the craft of jewelry-making. Campers will create designs for their jewelry and make several pieces of jewelry crafted from “found” objects brought in from home, and from different food items—apple and orange seeds, cinnamon sticks, dried pasta, beans, etc.
Two different activity tracks appropriate for 1 – 2nd grade and 3 – 5th grade.
Camp Information
Times – All Sessions
10 am – 2 pm
If you are interested in before- and after-care, please note that in your registration (in the xxx section) and our team will reach out to you!
- One-day Camp: $125
- 3-Day Discount rate: $350
Discounts!
METC Member Discount: Receive 10% off total camp purchase. Become a METC member and get this camp discount!
Sibling Discount: Receive 10% off any additional siblings
*The member discount cannot be used on top of the sibling discount.
METC strives to make its education programs financially accessible to all. If cost is preventing you from registering, please reach out to our Education Department at education@metc.org or 973-377-2982 ext. 12 to discuss what scholarships and grants are available for Creator Camp.
Campers must bring their own snacks, lunches and drinks. If your child has any severe allergies, or other health conditions, please let us know when you are registering!
Campers should be dressed for indoor and outdoor summer fun! Please apply sunscreen before arriving .
All sessions will be begin at the Education Annex at 23 Main Street, Madison. Parking is available nearby on King’s Road. Camp activities will take place in the Education Annex, the Museum across the street, or on the outdoor lawn of the museum.