The Maxwell Museum of Anthropology at the University of New Mexico will offer a summer children's program for 8-12 year-olds. Camp dates are June 13-17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The program will include educational and craft activities, recreation, games and snacks.
Theme days are:
· Music From Around the World - children learn about a variety of musical and dance traditions and play musical instruments from many cultures
· Archaeology Day - children find out how archaeologists learn about the past and go on a field trip to an active "dig."
· Spanish Colonial Life and Arts Day - learn about Spanish colonial life, culture and art and go on a field trip.
· Making A Living the Ancient Way Day - children learn about native Southwest cultures and life, including how to make and use ancient tools.
· "Skulls & Skills" Day - discover what scientists learn from bones, including forensic anthropology, osteology and the theory of evolution.
Advance registration is required. Call 277-5963 or 277-2924. Twenty children per day is maximum enrollment.
The cost is $30 per day per child or $125 for the week with early registration (before May 13) and $35 per day per child or $150 for the week for late registration. There will be an additional $5 transportation fee for both Archaeology Day and Spanish Colonial Day and a signed parental release is required.
Lunch is not included, however two snacks each day will be provided. Due to financial commitments to support services, there will be no refunds for cancellations.
Contact: Greg Johnston, (505) 277-1816