Art in the Wild Returns for 2012!

Art in the Wild is a unique art camp experience brought to you by the partnership of the Upper Valley Land Trust, the AVA Gallery, and the Vermont Institute of Natural Science. This program gives children a chance to explore art and nature in a distinct and special way. To read about some of last year’s adventures click here.

Art in the Wild Campers explore the Jackson Conservation Area

This year we are pleased to join in partnership with AVA and VINS to offer this camp again; and as a special thank you we are able to offer our members a discounted rate! Please see details of the camp below – we hope to see you this summer!

Art in the Wild – Ages 6–9

July 30 – August 3; Monday–Thursday, 9:00am–4:00pm; Friday, 9:00am–3:30pm; Five all-day classes

To register, please call (802) 359-5000 x221, email camps@vinsweb.org, or click here to enroll online via the VINS website.

Full-Day Tuition: $279 /members of either AVA, UVLT or VINS; $310 /non-members

Chock full of hands-on projects, games, and outdoor experiences, Art in the Wild will teach children to observe and respond to the patterns, forms, and colors of nature. With faculty members from both AVA and VINS sharing art and environmental expertise, kids will explore woods, meadows and wetlands, while learning about plants and animals in their native habitats. This outdoor session will take place within walking distance of AVA, on the Jackson Conservation Area in Lebanon, acquired and conserved by the City of Lebanon and the Upper Valley Land Trust, and in AVA’s Children’s Studio.


Art in the Wild – Ages 10–13

July 30 – August 3; Monday–Thursday, 9:00am–4:00pm; Friday, 9:00am–3:30pm; Five all-day classes

To register, please call (802) 359-5000 x221, email camps@vinsweb.org, or click here to enroll online via the VINS website.

Full-Day Tuition: $279 /members of either AVA, UVLT or VINS; $310 /non-members

Chock full of hands-on projects, games, and outdoor experiences, Art in the Wild will teach children to observe and respond to the patterns, forms, and colors of nature. With faculty members from both AVA and VINS sharing art and environmental expertise, kids will explore woods, meadows and wetlands, while learning about plants and animals in their native habitats. This outdoor session will take place within walking distance of AVA, on the Jackson Conservation Area in Lebanon, acquired and conserved by the City of Lebanon and the Upper Valley Land Trust, and in AVA’s South Studio.