The Doak House Museum, located on the campus of Tusculum College, will be offering two exciting summer camps for area children, “Recycling History” and “Color My World.”
The “Recycling History” camp will be daily June 25-29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open to children ages 6-12. This camp will include activities rooted in 19th century life. Students will learn how to care for a garden, re-use household materials to make fun games and crafts and explore aspects of life long ago.
Tuition is $85 with sibling discounts and discounts for Tusculum faculty and staff families available. All supplies and a daily snack are included in the tuition. Campers will need to provide a sack lunch.
In July, the “Color My World” art camp will include lessons in batik and tie-dye, color mixing and the use of color to create beautiful artworks inspired by nature. The camp, for children ages 10-18, will be offered from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, July 23-27. The $85 tuition covers the cost of all materials and a daily snack. Campers will need to provide their own lunch.
To make a reservation, email dboyd@tusculum.edu or call 423-636-8554 by Friday, June 15.
The Doak House Museum and the President Andrew Johnson Museum and Library are operated by the Department of Museum Program and Studies of Tusculum College. In addition to the museums, the department is responsible for the College Archives and offers one of the few undergraduate Museum Studies degree programs in the country. The two museums are also part of the National Historic District on the Tusculum College campus. Follow the museums on Facebook and Twitter to learn the latest news and upcoming events or visit its Web site at www.tusculum.edu/museums to learn more about the variety of programs offered at the museums.