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Thanksgiving: 3 - Day Camp
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The Wonderful World of Weaving!
November 21 - 23 Grades K-2nd $249 per student - 10% member discount with member code Campers will have fun developing their design skills as they create their own weaving projects while learning about different ways to weave from around the world. They will also explore the history and development of weaving techniques from ancient hand looms to the automated looms invented by Joseph Marie Jacquard. |
Exploring Ancient Inventions
November 21 - 23 Grades 3rd-6th $249 per student - 10% member discount with member code While the Greeks and Romans were building cities in the West, ancient civilizations in the East were growing and thriving. Discover how paper was invented by Cai Lun and the first novel was written. Learn how the Chinese were using compasses to navigate over 100 years before they were ever mentioned in Europe. Join this camp to learn about the history and culture of Eastern civilizations and the inventors who made history. |
Winter Holiday: 3 - Day Camp
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Amazing Paper Creations
December 19 - 21 Grades K-2nd $249 per student - 10% member discount with member code Did you know that paper is one of the most versatile craft materials available? Join this camp to explore all the amazing creations you can make with paper. We'll start the week making our own paper, then continue with other paper crafts, including origami, collage, and weaving. |
Design and Craft Like an Inventor!
December 19 - 21 Grades 3rd-6th $249 per student - 10% member discount with member code Campers will be able to design and create their own unique projects while learning new crafting techniques with a variety of materials. Throughout the week, Cade counselors will introduce skills through guided projects, then give the campers time to express their own creativity and bring their exciting ideas to life. |
Scholarships are available
The Cade Museum strives to never turn a student away because of financial need. Our scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis. This form is intended to be completed by the parent/guardian of the student applying for the scholarship. If you have questions or need assistance with this application please call 352-371-8001.
Interested in volunteering? Email volunteers@cademuseum.org
If you questions, please see the Camp FAQ's below, and contact us with any additional questions at 352.371.8001, or email us at info@cademuseum.org.
If you questions, please see the Camp FAQ's below, and contact us with any additional questions at 352.371.8001, or email us at info@cademuseum.org.
Summer 2022: 5 - Day Camps
Check out some of the exciting camp topics that we covered in our 2022 Summer Camp program!
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The Unbelievable Body
Explore what makes your stomach growl, your elbows bend, and your heart thump. Follow your lunch from your teeth to your tummy and find out what happens to your lungs after you take a big breath. Learn how inventors are creating machines inspired by the human body. |
Amazing Entrepreneurs
Do you have a million-dollar idea? Discover how to start a business as you explore the ins and outs of entrepreneurship. Learn how to design a website, manage finances, and market your brand. Develop a product and create a business plan to get your idea out into the world. |
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Taking Flight
Build a flying machine and put it to the test as you learn the secrets of flight. Discover why birds flap their wings and how airplanes stay in the air. Put your newfound knowledge to the test as you craft the perfect paper airplane. |
Adventure Around the World
Embark on a globetrotting adventure, no passport required! Take a whirlwind tour around the globe and travel to faraway lands from the comfort of the Cade. Explore cultures from across the world and create traditional crafts as you learn about their counties of origin. |
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Wild and Wonderful Water
Why does rain fall, and what happens to puddles after a storm? Follow water on its journey through the water cycle, from dewdrops to snowflakes to crashing waves. Make a splash with fun, hands-on experiments. |
Comics and Cartoons
Create a crazy cartoon character and bring them to life! Learn how to write a story and develop a character, how to draw a comic, and how to animate a cartoon. Explore Scratch, a visual programing language, and use it to make your own computer animation. |
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Discovering DNA
Have you wondered what makes your eyes brown or blue, or why some people have freckles? Discover the secret code hidden in all humans—your DNA! Learn about genes, DNA, and the ways they shape how we look. |
Ancient to Modern: Great Civilizations
What was it like to live in Ancient Greece? What makes the Great Pyramids so great? If Rome wasn’t built in a day, how long did it take? Take a trip back in time and explore the wonders of the ancient world! Meet the inventors who shaped civilization and learn how they laid the foundation of modern life. |
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Dig into Dinosaurs
Do you dream of dinosaurs? Train like a paleontologist as you dig up fossils and meet dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes. Take a trip through time as you learn how dinosaurs lived and how dinosaur detectives study them today. |
Going Green
See how composting turns leftovers into a green garden and what happens to bottles and cans once they’re recycled. Explore the science of sustainability in hands-on experiments as you learn how we can take good care of Mother Earth. |
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Fantastic Plants
Got a green thumb? Plant a seed and discover the secret to growing a big, strong plant. Learn about the parts of a plant and discover what it takes to keep a plant happy and healthy. Explore the flowers, trees, and other plants that grow in our own backyard and around the world. |
Maker Camp
Step into the Fab Lab and bring an invention or product to life through design and fabrication. Create a virtual model with Tinkercad 3D design software and print it on with our 3D printers. Go digital by coding a game or computer animation with Scratch Coding. |
Cade Museum 2022 Camp FAQ's
Here is some important information to create the most successful camp experience for you and your child. One week before camp, we will also provide a comprehensive camp package, with added camp information, plus any required forms.
Q: Where are camps being held?
A: Camps will be held in the labs of the Cade Museum located at 811 South Main Street. Campers will also enjoy Depot Park daily for lunch and play and will sometimes visit our Cade Annex located at 904 South Main Street.
Q: What time does camp begin and end?
A: Early drop off- starting at 8:00am
Camp activities- 9:00am-4:00pm
Late pick up- by 5:30pm
Q: Will I pack lunch for my child?
A: You will need to provide lunch, snacks, and drinks for your child regardless of what camp are registered for. Siblings attending separate camps may not eat lunch at the same time, so each child’s food should be packed separately. Water will be available for your child throughout the day.
Q: Can my child bring personal items and electronics to camp?
A: To ensure every child’s safety, campers are not allowed to bring any toys, electronics, or other personal items to camp.
Q: What should my child wear to camp?
A: Campers should wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and clothing they don't mind getting messy. Sunscreen may be applied prior to student drop-off as they will be visiting Depot Park each day.
Q: Will my child be required to wear a face mask at camp?
A: We ask that visitors comply with local and state standards, which can be found here: http://alachua.floridahealth.gov/ & https://www.flgov.com/covid-19/
Q: Will I receive a refund if the museum cancels a camp?
A: Yes. If the Cade Museum cancels a camp, a refund will be issued, within three weeks of cancellation.
Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: A full refund will be issued if requested a week prior to camp start date by contacting rsvp@cademuseum.org
Q: If I have a child in each camp age group, will they get to see each other during the day?
A: Campers in different age groups will be together at early drop off and at pick up. The groups may also overlap during lunch and park times depending on the daily schedule.
Q: Will you screen students before they are admitted into the camp?
A: The Cade team will take every camper's temperature at the time of morning check-in, and any child with an above normal temperature (>100.4 degrees F) will not be permitted to attend camp that day, and for at least 24-hours after any sign of fever. To protect the safety of all of our campers, any child with a fever or any other signs of illness must remain home.
Q: What is the Cade Museum's Tax ID?
A: 81-1234271
We want to provide you and your child with the best camp experience possible, so we are here to answer any added questions that you may have at info@cademuseum.org or (352) 371-8001.
Q: Where are camps being held?
A: Camps will be held in the labs of the Cade Museum located at 811 South Main Street. Campers will also enjoy Depot Park daily for lunch and play and will sometimes visit our Cade Annex located at 904 South Main Street.
Q: What time does camp begin and end?
A: Early drop off- starting at 8:00am
Camp activities- 9:00am-4:00pm
Late pick up- by 5:30pm
Q: Will I pack lunch for my child?
A: You will need to provide lunch, snacks, and drinks for your child regardless of what camp are registered for. Siblings attending separate camps may not eat lunch at the same time, so each child’s food should be packed separately. Water will be available for your child throughout the day.
Q: Can my child bring personal items and electronics to camp?
A: To ensure every child’s safety, campers are not allowed to bring any toys, electronics, or other personal items to camp.
Q: What should my child wear to camp?
A: Campers should wear comfortable, close-toed shoes and clothing they don't mind getting messy. Sunscreen may be applied prior to student drop-off as they will be visiting Depot Park each day.
Q: Will my child be required to wear a face mask at camp?
A: We ask that visitors comply with local and state standards, which can be found here: http://alachua.floridahealth.gov/ & https://www.flgov.com/covid-19/
Q: Will I receive a refund if the museum cancels a camp?
A: Yes. If the Cade Museum cancels a camp, a refund will be issued, within three weeks of cancellation.
Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: A full refund will be issued if requested a week prior to camp start date by contacting rsvp@cademuseum.org
Q: If I have a child in each camp age group, will they get to see each other during the day?
A: Campers in different age groups will be together at early drop off and at pick up. The groups may also overlap during lunch and park times depending on the daily schedule.
Q: Will you screen students before they are admitted into the camp?
A: The Cade team will take every camper's temperature at the time of morning check-in, and any child with an above normal temperature (>100.4 degrees F) will not be permitted to attend camp that day, and for at least 24-hours after any sign of fever. To protect the safety of all of our campers, any child with a fever or any other signs of illness must remain home.
Q: What is the Cade Museum's Tax ID?
A: 81-1234271
We want to provide you and your child with the best camp experience possible, so we are here to answer any added questions that you may have at info@cademuseum.org or (352) 371-8001.
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