Botanical Brushstrokes: Art Forms in Nature

Young artists will explore nature through hands-on projects and imaginative expression. Campers will work with wet clay, pottery painting, delve into Fibonacci Sequence-inspired patterns, and create floral Mandalas connecting art and science. We will preserve nature's beauty through flower pressing and use gathered flowers from our garden and the neighborhood to craft still life paintings. Join us for a vibrant week where creativity and nature converge!Each camp is divided into 2 groups of 16 kids - We group children by age to the extent that we are able, but are happy to keep siblings together at your request. Check with your friends to find out which group they are in, and let us know if you need help accommodating.  Each group will do the same projects. After care is also available from 3-6 pm for $20/hour, where we can continue the creativity!Kids in After Care enjoy the full range free time activities and may also paint additional pottery if parents designate a budget to do so (budgets noted at drop off and balance paid at pick-up).(Once a week of camp is in your cart, click "add participant" and you will be able to add After Care).Brushstrokes is following CDC and City of Berkeley Covid guidelines. At this time, we are moving to masks being optional and will make adjustments to that protocol as needed. We will continue to hold classes outside as weather permits and have good ventilation indoors. Monitoring for symptoms - Please do not bring your child to camp if they have experienced any of the following symptoms within 24 hours of the start of camp : Fever or chillsSore throat, cough, difficulty breathing Unusual fatigue, muscle or body achesNew loss of taste or smellNausea, vomiting, diarrheaCongestion or runny nose not caused seasonal allergies (please let us know if your child is experiencing allergy symptoms)