Camp: SteAm: mARTian Ecology to Technology [Ages 5-7, 8-10 & 11-14]

Have you ever looked up at the stars and wondered what might be out there? In this camp, you will take a ride on a spaceship and figure out what other worlds might be like. Campers will use explore and build on their knowledge of living and nonliving factors to create models of martian ecosystems. They will learn the basic principles of astronomy and examine how life was shaped on Earth and what it might look like elsewhere. Campers who enjoy building, imagining and designing will love this camp!

About the Teaching Artist:

Katie Truk received her BFA from Alfred University. She has been teaching multi-media classes to children and adults of all ages and levels since 2001 through personal lessons, visiting artist grants, and in places such as Creative Hands in Madison, Let’s Create in Boonton, Messy Artist in South Orange and the Summit Art Center. In her studio, the medium of choice is pantyhose. She combines the translucent and sensual nature of pantyhose and the rigidity of wire to create sculptures of complex depth and personality. These sculptures have been featured around the tri-state area.

Ryan Gilleece is a 2015 graduate of the Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Arts currently working on the webcomic, Artificial Tears. He specializes in sequential art and character design, and both traditional and digital media. He is an after care counselor and a summer enrichment instructor for the Piscataway School system.

Jessica Schadt is a lifelong artist, athlete & fitness enthusiast. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Tyler School of Art, Temple University and works primarily in photo/video arts, digital art & design, as well as in flow & circus arts such as hoop dance. Jessie has several hoop dance videos featured on www.hooping.org, and a background working at various companies doing all things creative; from copy writing to digital editing & archiving to hoop dance and beyond!

Camp fees:
Household Members and higher: $337.50 | Non Members: $375

Extended-Day Options & Fees: Membership Discount Does Not Apply.
Morning extended-day: 7:30am-9:00am, $50 per week | $10 per day
Afternoon extended-day: 3:00pm-6:00pm, $75 per week | $15 per day                                                                                                                                                               
Extended-day: Morning & Afternoon: $125 per week | $25 per day