Pop Up: Art In Nature

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Spend a day exploring the creative connections between art and the natural world! We’ll visit a local art museum for part of the day to gather inspiration, discover different ways artists work with color, texture, shape, and the landscape, and then head outside to explore and create. Date: Wednesday, March 10th Time: 9:00AM–3:00PM Where: Deering Oaks Park, Portland Best For: Grades 1-4 Maximum Group Size: 10 Portland Public Schools are off for Eid al-Fitr, predicted to fall on this day. Through an art-inspired scavenger hunt, nature-based projects, and plenty of time to experiment, campers will have space to follow their curiosity and make something uniquely their own. Along the way, we’ll discover artists who find inspiration in nature, try out different materials and techniques, and enjoy a creative day outdoors. Our programs take place outdoors, giving kids plenty of time to move, explore, play, and connect with the natural world. By staying outside, we minimize time spent in vehicles and maximize time immersed in the places we visit. Each program is shaped by the season and location. Small group sizes allow our educators to get to know each child and adapt the day to individual needs, group energy, weather, and changing conditions. Building confidence, independence, curiosity, and connection is at the heart of what we do. We believe that experiencing the outdoors in a variety of weather helps kids become more capable and comfortable outside, so we venture out rain or shine whenever conditions are safe. Families will receive more detailed information and a packing list approximately one week before the program. We work with caregivers to help ensure each child arrives prepared with appropriate clothing, footwear, food, and gear for a full day outdoors. The nature of an outdoor program means that some circumstances are outside of our control. We carefully monitor weather forecasts and make real-time decisions based on current conditions, location, and risk assessment. In the event of severe or unsafe weather, a program may be cancelled at least 24 hours in advance and refunds will be issued. There is no rain make-up date. Please see our FAQ page for additional information regarding Pop-Up and Vacation Camp logistics and registration.