Spady Museum's Summer Camp

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Camp leaders will weave into the daily camp fun a publishing journey for each camper. They will work individually and collectively on an anthology book, which will be printed and distributed to each child. The camp curriculum will teach writing, art, and production with activities that build creativity and critical thinking.

At the end of most summer camp experiences, kids can say they had a good time – visiting local attractions, playing at the pool and making new friends. But at the end the 2019 summer camp planned at the Spady Cultural Heritage Museum, youth will be able to say they are published authors and provide the book that illustrates their creativity.

Registration is currently open for the 2019 Summer Camp, which is from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 3 to August 9 at the museum, 170 NW 5th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444. Cost is $145 per student, per week, plus a one-time, non-refundable $25 registration fee.

Camp leaders will weave into the daily camp fun a publishing journey for each camper. They will work individually and collectively on an anthology book, which will be printed and distributed to each child. The camp curriculum will teach writing, art, and production with activities that build creativity and critical thinking.

Fun field trips will include excursions to the Delray Beach Playhouse, where campers can enjoy live, local theatre and learn about backstage production; and to the South Florida Science Museum, which features a planetarium, interactive exhibits and a nearby zoo. On-site at the Spady Museum, campers will experience a wide range of activities, such as P.E. X-Games, Sci-Fi and Cosplay-themed weeks, a literary festival and hands-on art lessons with henna.

“Through our many public programs, we’ve learned what young people gravitate toward, and they like to learn by doing, whether it’s creating a collage to tell a historical story or wearing costumes like their anime heroes,” said Museum Director Charlene Farrington. “Our summer camp will weave in lessons about culture, art, music and history in ways that don’t feel like school. Camp should be fun and expressive, all the time.”

Also new at the Spady Museum is an after-school program that combines academic instruction, art, music and writing. The after-school program is from 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Families can register for either or both programs at www.seedsofcreativity.org or by calling 561-317-3130.

BACKGROUND: The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum is the only museum of its kind in Palm Beach County. Located at 170 NW Fifth Avenue in Delray Beach, it is dedicated to showcasing the African-, Haitian- and Caribbean-American cultural contributions to the artistic landscape of Florida and the U.S. Hours: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday-Friday; Saturday by appointment. Closed Sundays. Admission: $10; Members are free. For more information, call 561-279-8883 or visit www.spadymuseum.com