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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The Delaware Center for Horticulture!

June is Discover "TheDCH" month and it promises a full slate of garden tours, social events, discount shopping sprees, workshops and family fun to capture the interest of everyone from folks looking for fun in the city, to novice green thumbs and experienced gardeners. Come see how The DHC is greening neighborhoods and educating the young and the young at heart with fun, relevant events and programs.

For more information:
TheDCH.org

302-658-6262

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Longwood Gardens ~ Fireworks and Fountains!

For more information:

http://www.longwoodgardens.org/FireworksandFountains.html

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Homeschool Day at Longwood Gardens

Enjoy a day of learning at Longwood Gardens!

Home school students or learning co-ops have a unique opportunity to engage with other students their age. Curriculum lessons are designed to meet National Education Standards for grades K-8, while incorporating garden-based hands on activities to excite students.

Capture It!
February 24, 2010
(snow date March 2, 2010)

Students will embark on an artistic garden voyage that explores the enticing world of garden-inspired art. The study and interpretation of Impressionist artist Claude Monet will serve as inspiration for students to create their own garden-inspired work using developmentally appropriate media and techniques.

Pre-Registration Required

School & Youth Group Reservations office
610-388-5210

Education Website

Cost:
$5.00 per student
$5.00 per chaperone

Student check-in begins at 9:00am in the Visitor Center.
Programs begin promptly at 10:00am in the Conservatories.

Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Website

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Nine Museums ~ One Ticket! Extended Dates!

Extended through September 7th!

Start Your Homeschool Year by Touring Nine of Our Area's Wonderful Musuems and Gardens!

Brandywine Treasure Trail
July 6 through August 31

Visit nine area museums for one low price!

$35 Individual "passport"
or
$75 Family passport
(2 adults and up to 3 children)

Participating museums
Brandywine River Museum,
Delaware Art Museum,
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts,
Delaware Museum of Natural History,
Delaware Historical Society & Read House,
Hagley Museum and Library,
Longwood Gardens,
Rockwood Museum,
Winterthur Museum & Country Estate.

PRIZES!
If you visit all nine sites, you can submit your fully validated passport to receive a $50 restaurant gift certificate compliments of the Hilton Wilmington/Christiana and the Hotel du Pont!
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*Enter to win by dropping your ticket stub into a fishbowl located in the visitor center at each attraction.


Where to Purchase Passport
Available at all nine museum locations!
also
Tickets can also be purchased at:
The Hotel du Pont,
The Hilton Wilmington/Christiana,
The Greater Wilmington Convention & Visitors Bureau,
The Brandywine Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau,
The Chester County Convention & Visitors Bureau,
The Independence Visitor Center in Philadelphia.

For More Information
Email: info@brandywinetreasures.org
Website

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