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Pre-Camp is for children ages 6+.

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Spend a week immersed in color! Find out where color comes from and discover how different colors and patterns help plants and animals survive. Head outdoors in search of all the colors of the rainbow, and peek behind the scenes with museum experts as you explore the importance of color in the natural world.

This half-day camp keeps pace with active 4- and 5-year-olds and includes a mid-morning snack.

The last day to register for this camp is May 31, 2023.

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Get an inside look at paleontology from the gigantic Diplodocus to the tiny Archaeopteryx. Cover land, sea, and sky while searching for unusual pterosaurs, ichthyosaurs, birds, and mammals. Peek into PaleoLab where museum scientists work on fossils every day. Go on a dinosaur dig. Make a mask of your favorite prehistoric beast, and move like a dinosaur in a special relay race.

The last day to register for this camp is May 31, 2023.

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Post-Camp is for children ages 6+.

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Pre-Camp is for children ages 6+.

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Let's decode masterpieces and uncover the secrets behind their creation. By figuring out what materials and tools were used, we'll be able to recreate chosen works and dive into the artist's process. Reconstruct chosen pieces using the same techniques and style to discover more about the artistic process. Uncover interesting facts about artists through library scavenger hunts and dig deeper into art conservation, curating, and installation by quizzing museum professionals.

The last day to register for this camp is June 7, 2023

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Imagine stepping into a laboratory of pure creativity where the possibilities are endless. Get ready to be amazed as you explore art stations brimming with excitement and wonder. Invent something new using diverse materials and basic engineering and explore the Art and Natural History museums to make new discoveries through close observation and art investigation.

The last day to register for this camp is June 7, 2023

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Become a part of a team that designs, constructs, and models original works of textile art. Learn how to tie-dye, hand sew, and use a sewing machine. Create your own fabrics with stamped patterns or other unique embellishments using diverse materials. Discover new ideas from our artwork collection and create an inspiration board of sketches, objects and fabric swatches to help develop your designs. Organize and star in a runway show at the museum to show off your collections.

The last day to register for this camp is June 7, 2023

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Calling all five-year-olds who are ready for a full-day camp adventure!

Examine fascinating natural patterns and use objects from nature to create your own designs. Dig into the science behind color and texture as you experiment with bright red beets, beautiful butterfly wings, gorgeous geodes, and spiral snail shells. Meet critters of all shapes and sizes as you explore the marvels and mysteries of the natural world. 

This camp is a full-day experience set at the best pace for young learners. Fascinating science experiments and nature explorations are interspersed with snacks, rest time, and active play to keep your child engaged all day. Maximum class size is 15 students with a 5:1 child-to-adult ratio. 

Hi-Fives! camps are recommended for kids who have finished a year of full-day kindergarten or full-day child care.

Please note: Pre-camp and post-camp care are not available for Hi-Fives! campers. Hi-Fives! campers must be picked up by 3:15 p.m.

The last day to register for this camp is June 7, 2023.

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An artist’s job doesn’t end with the aesthetic of an object. When an artwork fills an entire space or is in a public place, an artist must ensure that the structure is engineered properly so that it is safe and viewable to its audiences. Create a conceptual artwork or an ideal environment for an existing artwork using practical mediums and 3D modeling software. Tour Carnegie Mellon University’s campus and the surrounding neighborhoods to seek out artworks in public spaces and explore the museum’s galleries for ideas on how to construct sculptures, murals, or installations that engage, excite and create wonder. This workshop meets at Carnegie Mellon University in the School of Architecture studios and will utilize computers and digital tools on campus. Students will make regular trips to Carnegie Museum of Art. 

The last day to register for this camp is June 7, 2023

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Do you favor the watery worlds of Monet or the textured colors of Joan Mitchell? A landscape that looks perfectly real or an abstraction open to interpretation? Get to know great paintings in the museum’s galleries! Discover first-hand the wide range of techniques for applying paint from smooth as glass to thick and textured. Build your skills through daily experiments with a variety of painting techniques and color-mixing strategies. Choose your favorite approach to create your own masterpieces.

The last day to register for this camp is June 7, 2023

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Come and catch them all! Join Pokéteam Carnegie to explore the natural world of Pokémon. Learn about different Pokémon and examine their habitats to discover what makes them strong. Meet entomologists and compare the life cycle of Pokébugs to real insects. Create your own Poké Ball and Pokémon creature based on real features of amazing animals. Go on quests in the museum and Schenley Park to find Pokémon.  

Please note: We value hands-on, real-world experiences for our campers. This camp is Pokémon themed, but campers should not expect to play PokémonGo on tech devices during camp.

The last day to register for this camp is June 7, 2023.

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Could you outrun a cheetah? How does your bite force compare to that of a T. rex? Find out as you explore skeletal structure and locomotion in animals. Test your ideas about movement and balance, and calculate the size and speed of an animal from its footprint alone. Play physical games and take on friendly design challenges to see how your skills stack up to those of the animal kingdom!

The last day to register for this camp is June 7, 2023.

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Post-Camp is for children ages 6+.

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Pre-Camp is for children ages 6+.

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From mega quakes to alien invasions, compare fact and fiction in popular sci-fi doomsday scenarios. Observe climate change in a bottle, build your own asteroids, and study real-world “zombies.” Examine real fossils to understand mass extinction, and learn how plants and animals adapt to survive extreme forces of nature. Head into the woods on an extended day trip to Powdermill Nature Reserve, where you will put your apocalypse survival skills to the test.

Day trip to Powdermill Nature Reserve: museum pick-up at 6:30 p.m. Late afternoon snack provided. Cost of camp includes $50 activity fee.

The last day to register for this camp is June 14, 2023.

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Unravel the stories that artworks in our galleries present to the viewer. Use artworks by Joan Brown or Lyndon Barrois Jr. as inspiration for the creation of your own narrative painting, sculptures, or installation. Discover new and interesting themes in books through frequent trips to the library and transform yourself into illustrator and author by inventing a storybook that pops off of the page.

The last day to register for this camp is June 14, 2023

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Discover the amazing creatures living in and around your home! Explore nearby Schenley Park to look for insects, amphibians, and reptiles. Hunt for insects in leaf litter, go on a mammal scavenger hunt, and make beautiful music as part of a bird symphony. Conduct plant pigment experiments, and dissect fruits and vegetables. Uncover micro mysteries using magnifiers and a video microscope. 

The last day to register for this camp is June 14, 2023.

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Push, pull, and squish clay into anything you can imagine—from functional vessels like bowls and cups you can actually use to sculpted figures of your pet or an imaginative creature of your own design. Try out the potter's wheel and learn hand-building techniques inspired by artists in the museum collection. Use colorful underglazes to give your work a personal touch. Projects will be fired and available for pick-up at the museum 3-4 weeks after camp.

The last day to register for this camp is June 14, 2023

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Sample many aspects of fashion in this introduction to construction, design and styling. Learn the basics of joining fabric with hand and machine sewing, explore textiles, and learn to balance colors and patterns. Become inspired by the innovative fashion designers and fiber artists of today and begin your own fashion portfolio. Using tailoring, draping, and embellishment to reimagine a standard garment and showcase your work in a final show and presentation. This workshop meets on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus Tuesday through Friday. Students will make regular trips to Carnegie Museum of Art.

The last day to register for this camp is June 14, 2023

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