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View photos from our summer camps – Back Yard History, Clay, Fine Art and Exploring Cultures

students sketching

KYLM Summer Day Camp

The Kentucky Library & Museum will host summer camps from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon, Monday through Friday, during June 2009.

Back Yard History Camp (June 1 –5)
Camp is full. Call 270-745-2594 for waiting list.
For children entering grades 5 7. Explore Bowling Green’s history. Bring your cameras, wear your walking shoes and discover history in your own backyard. We will explore the Railpark and Train Museum, Lost River, Riverview, Fountain Square Park and much more. Fee: $140

Kentucky Clay Camp with Davie Reneau (June 8 – 12)
Camp is full. Call 270-745-2594 for waiting list.
For children in grades 1 – 5. Students will learn clay hand building techniques including pinch pots, coil and slab work. Fee: $100

Fine Art with Lynne Ferguson (June 15 – 19)
Camp is full. Call 270-745-2594 for waiting list.
For children in grades 1 – 5. Participants will build on their basic drawing, painting, and design skills. Medium will include pen & ink, charcoal, watercolor, pastels, acrylic paint. Fee: $100

Exploring Cultures (June 22 –26)
For children in grades 1 – 5. Students examine different cultures, with music, art, games, costume and food. Students will listen to music and try musical instruments, do different crafts, experience different foods and see traditional costumes of cultures in Asia, Africa, and Europe. Fee: $100

After Camp Care:
In addition, after camp activities will be offered from 12 –4 daily at the Kentucky Library & Museum. After Camp fee is $50 per child, per week.

There will be a snack break twice daily; a drink and snack will be provided.
Space is limited, so register early. Friends of Libraries & Museum receive a 10% discount on all camp fees!

For more information or to register, contact Lynne Ferguson at 270-745-2594 or Christy Spurlock at 270-745-6082.

Download a registration form: Word | PDF

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Cancellation and refund policy for camps and after camps:

Back Yard History Camp - Notice of cancellation by Friday, May 15th, a full refund will be given. Notice of cancellation by May 22, 50% of your fee will be refunded. There will be no refund for cancellations after May 22.

Clay Camp – Notice of cancellation by Friday, May 22nd, a full refund will be given. Notice of cancellation by May 29th, 50% of your fee will be refunded. There will be no refund for cancellations after Mary 29th.

Fine Art Camp – Notice of cancellation by Friday, May 29th, a full refund will be given. Notice of cancellation by June 5th, 50% of your fee will be refunded. There will be no refund for cancellations after June 5th.

Culture Camp – Notice of cancellation by Friday, June 5th, a full refund will be given. Notice of cancellation by June 12th, 50% of your fee will be refunded. There will be no refund for cancellations after June 12th.

students working with watercolors
Native American culture presentation



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Phone 270-745-2592. Fax 270-745-6264. The Kentucky Library & Museum, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd. #11092, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101-1092.

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