Virginia Tech’s Reynolds Homestead expands its summer camp offerings this year to four experiences with ages ranging from early elementary through high school. The four camps will take place in July and registration is open now.
The Reynolds Homestead in Critz will start off its summer with the highly anticipated theater camp. At theater camp, campers will experience all facets of youth theater, including acting technique, improvisation, set and costume design, and connecting with the audience. This camp demonstrates a collaboration across arts organizations in the region. Bull Mountain Arts has pledged financial support to bring this camp to Patrick County, and activities will be led by Brook Smith and Kim Boles from Once Upon a Blue Ridge. The camp will run from July 10-13 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and is for ages 8 and up. The cost is $70 per camper. Theater camp will conclude with students performing a short public show on Thursday, July 13.
From July 17-20, the Reynolds Homestead will host “Plants are Taking Over” Art Camp. This hands-on interactive art camp will dive into the world of animals and plants with a focus on invasive species. Led by Grace Helms, campers will explore fun, nature-themed projects including water color, acrylic painting, and more. A public reception will be held on Thursday, July 20 at 12 p.m. for friends and family to view the artwork created during camp. Art camp will run from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and is open to ages 7-12. The cost is $45 per camper. Email Melanie Gilbert (mtgilbert68@vt.edu) to be added to the waitlist for art camp.
Science in Motion is the next fun adventure. This camp brings science, technology, engineering, art, and math concepts together to encourage campers to design, build, experiment, and play! Science in Motion will challenge campers to prototype vehicles, build kites and balloon courses, and participate in a variety of games. Led by local educator Stephen Biedrycki, this camp will run from July 24-27 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for ages 9-13. The cost is $60 per camper.
Finally, the Reynolds Homestead is offering Young Women Trailblazers, an opportunity for rising 10th graders and up to explore careers and leadership while developing new skills and relationships. Led by Melanie Gilbert and Sarah Wray, the program will be held July 24-28 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day. Each participant will receive a $200 gift card for completing the weeklong program.
Registration information and more details about all summer camps at the Reynolds Homestead can be found online at www.reynoldshomestead.vt.edu.
