YMCA Silver Spring Specialty Camps | YMCA DC

YMCA Silver Spring Specialty Camps

LET’S PAINT

Unleash your child’s creative spirit!  In this engaging and enriching class, campers will focus on the various painting mediums of oil, acrylic, watercolor, and inks.  Beyond realizing their own creations, kids will explore new techniques and learn about the artists who made each style famous.    

KIDS GONE CRAFTY

Craft a creation! This unique, hands-on camp introduces young artists to a variety of art mediums that may include drawing, painting, clay creations, plaster of paris, paper mâché, and more! Please send campers in appropriate clothing that allow for freedom of expression or send a smock.  Field Trip to National Gallery of Art. 

GOOP & MAGICAL SOLUTIONS 

Join us on an adventure in this cool and crazy science camp. Learn about chemical reactions through whacky experiments and fun projects. Follow the scientific method to build your own volcano and watch it explode, create your own vortex, and design your own edible potions. A truly magical experience. Field Trip to National Kids Museum. 

CONSTRUCTION DECONSTRUCTION

Investigate engineering from inside out. Campers will get to deconstruct popular toys and everyday household items and discover how they can be put together again. This is a great camp for curious minds that always want to know how things work.  Field Trip to National Kids Museum.  

SAVOR THE FLAVOR

Campers will explore techniques and cuisine from around the world in this fun camp that will have them making a variety of delectable delights! After learning the basics of following recipes, as well as measuring and cutting techniques, campers will learn to prepare appetizers, healthy snacks, and of course, they’ll get their just desserts!  Key kitchen protocols help campers understand best practices in cleanliness and nutrition as they plan and create a 3-course meal.   

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