Monday, June 4, 2012

Photography Camps at Longwood Gardens!


Photojournalism: Longwood Up Close
July 16–20
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Ages 11–15
$180/Members
$200/non-Members

Campers will explore Longwood’s different ecosystems while journaling the wonders of nature through digital photography (cameras provided). Longwood’s experts will highlight different ecological areas within the Gardens, while campers capture amazing images. Campers will create digital stories with a laptop (provided) using Photo Story 3. They will also have an opportunity to have fun with some hands-on, garden-based projects in this week long camp.

Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses.

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Photojournalism: Longwood Up Close Using the iPad 2 or newer
(BYOD... Bring Your Own Device)
July 23–27
9:00 am–2:00 pm
Ages 11–15
$180/Members
$200/non-Members

Campers will explore Longwood’s different ecosystems while they journal the wonders of nature through the lens of the iPad 2. Longwood’s experts will highlight different ecological areas within the Gardens, while campers capture amazing images. Each camper will create an iMovie with the iPad 2 and have an opportunity to complete some hands-on, garden-based projects in this week long camp. Students must provide their own iPad2 for this camp.

Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses.

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Zooming in on Nature: Digital Photography
August 6–10
9:00 am–12:00 pm
Middle and High School Students
$130/Members
$150/non-Members  

Aspiring photographers will learn the key elements of digital photography while taking photographs that convey the magnificent gardens of Longwood. Students will develop skills to capture and communicate nature’s beauty in this one week camp experience. No equipment necessary. Digital cameras will be provided for the week-long camp experience, but students are welcome to bring their own.

Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses.

 
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For more information:
Lori Bradley
Coordinator of School & Youth Programs
610.388.5400
longwoodgardens.org


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