Learn to sew! In this class you will learn both machine sewing and hand sewing techniques. In machine sewing you will learn how to make a small envelope pillow with pillow insert, a zippered pouch, a key fob, and small tote among other things. Along the way you will also learn sewing machine safety and sewing basics such as how to use and care for the machine, measuring and cutting fabric, and use of sewing tools. In hand sewing you will learn the whipstitch, ladder stitch, and how to sew on a button. Sewing machines will be supplied but feel free to bring your own working machine if you'd like. Tools will be supplied. Class is suitable for ages 10-13.

Students entering Grades 3-7 are invited to participate in a theatrical experience through learning and rehearsing, audition techniques, character development, improv and storytelling.

Theater games and warmups will help everyone learn to work as a group as we prepare for an end of the week performance! Campers need to bring a snack, water and their lunch.

JULY 14-JULY 18 9:30am- 2:30pm $175

Introduction to the Benefits of Reiki Energies and Your Chakras

Discover how reiki energies are within all living things and how these energies effect us. Receive the beneifts from Reiki and how chakras play a huge role in our lives! Students need a notebook and a pen/pencil for notes. The instructor will provide an online booklet that will contain all of the information covered.

ONLINE MON & WED classes/3-5pm JULY 14 - AUGUST 27 $100

The town of Machias is the county seat for Washington County and a lovely but less-traveled part of Downeast. The word Machias in the Passamaquoddy language means “bad little falls”, which refers to the beautiful and rugged waterfalls located on the Machias River in the center of the community. The town became famous as the location of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War, 250 years ago this year. In 1775, locals were told of the battles of Lexington and Concord. When a small Royal Navy ship demanded Machias provide lumber to be used by British forces down in Boston, the locals decided on a different plan. The Machias Patriots sailed after the little British ship, fought its crew, and captured it. Today, you can visit Burnham Tavern (built in 1770), where the Patriots came up with their audacious plan to take on the British, and which was set up as a hospital during the battle. Nearby Machiasport is known for the unique Jasper Beach, a sandless beach covered in beautiful stones worn round by the sea—a beach with its only match in faraway Japan—and the 1810 Gates House Museum. This trip will include a guided tour of Burnham Tavern, and visits to Jasper Beach, The Gates House, Helen’s Restaurant for lunch (famous for their blueberry pie), the stunning Bad Little Falls, and a final stop at lovely Roque Bluffs State Park. No meals or optional admission donations are included. We will meet at Camden Hills Regional High School then travel on a coach bus to Machias, with a brief rest stop in Ellsworth. Checks or cash only for this trip. No senior discount.

In this awesome collage camp, kids 7 years and older will be experimenting with color and mixed media. Artist Nancy Clark will share her techniques for using colorful materials to create a one-of-a-kind, framed collage masterpiece! All materials will be included.

Creative Collage Making JULY 15, 16 & 17 (TUES/WED/THURS) 10-11:30am

Ever wanted to try your hand a knitting or unable to make a full session of knitting? Student drop-ins are welcome!

In this fun, no pressure knitting class, you'll learn how to cast on, master the basic and purl stitches, learn some tips and tricks on repairing mistakes, and learn how to read a pattern! Vicky is a passionate knitter and always makes classes fun for her students. This knitting class is great for not only beginners, but for anyone who may be a little rusty. 

Join Catherine for this 1 night class to learn new ways to incorporate mixed media techniques in your work. Create depth, texture and interest with gouache, fluid acrylic, colored pencils, watercolor pencils, dual tipped markers and posca pens (and more). Class will start with a refresher on color and techniques covered in previous levels and then transition to discuss new ways to think about layers while introducing various mixed media supplies. We will spend the rest of class playing with a variety of materials to incorporate new and old techniques to complete a fun and uplifting illustration. Materials fee: $20.

Summer Soccer Program for Girls – Grades 7 & 8th!

This camp offers the opportunity for players entering 7th and 8th grade to develop and improve skills in a fun and structured environment! The focus will be on stength and conditioning, skill development and team camaraderie.

While no formal games against other teams are currently scheduled, we will dedicate time to scrimmaging and developing gameplay skills. 

Kickoff Dates: Join us on June 16th, 18th, and 20th from 6:00–7:30 PM.

These initial sessions will help us organize groupings and determine the most effective schedule moving forward.

Program Duration: June 16 – August 16 All sessions are optional.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Jake Theriault:

jake.theriault@msad52.org

We hope to see you on the field this summer!