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Summer Camp Programs
Photojournalism: Longwood Up Close
July 16–20; 9:00 am–2:00 pm
For children ages 11–15
Price: $180/Members; $200/non-Members
Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses
Limited to 15 students
Campers will explore Longwood’s different ecosystems while journaling the wonders of nature through digital photography (cameras provided). Longwood’s experts will highlight different ecological areas within the Gardens, while campers capture amazing images. Campers will create digital stories with a laptop (provided) using Photo Story 3. They will also have an opportunity to have fun with some hands-on, garden-based projects in this week long camp.
Photojournalism: Longwood Up Close Using the iPad 2
(BYOD... Bring Your Own Device)
July 23–27; 9:00 am–2:00 pm
For children ages 11–15
Price: $180/Members; $200/non-Members
Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses
Limited to 15 students
Campers will explore Longwood’s different ecosystems while they journal the wonders of nature through the lens of the iPad 2. Longwood’s experts will highlight different ecological areas within the Gardens, while campers capture amazing images. Each camper will create an iMovie with the iPad 2 and have an opportunity to complete some hands-on, garden-based projects in this week long camp. Students must provide their own iPad2 for this camp.
Zooming in on Nature: Digital Photography
August 6–10; 9:00 am–12:00 pm
For High School Students
Price: $130/Members; $150/non-Members
Location: Catalpa Classroom, and in and around the Gardens—rain or shine
Please dress appropriately, no flip flops, hats and sunscreen suggested
Lunch: Please bring a brown bag lunch, no thermoses
Limited to 15 students
Aspiring photographers will learn the key elements of digital photography while taking photographs that convey the magnificent gardens of Longwood. Students will develop skills to capture and communicate nature’s beauty in this one week camp experience. No equipment necessary. Digital cameras will be provided for the week-long camp experience, but students are welcome to bring their own.
Registration
Register online or by phone at 610-388-5400.
You will receive an acknowledgement by mail or email confirming your registration. This letter is your child's admission into the camp. Please bring it with you to on the first day of camp.
Summer Writing and Reading Programs
In partnership with the Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project of West Chester University
Meet Me in the Tree House
July 16–20; 9:00 am–12:00 pm
For children who have completed grades 1 or 2
Price: $225 before June 8; $240 after June 8
Join us for an adventure inspired by Nature's Castles, Longwood's magnificent tree houses. Students explore reading and writing in this fabulous garden setting with instructors Patty Koller and Andi Ries.
What's the Buzz?
July 23–27; 9:00 am–12:00 pm
For children who have completed grades 3 or 4
Price: $225 before June 8; $240 after June 8
Come discover the cool insects and plants at Longwood Gardens with instructors Patty Koller and Andi Reis. Take daily excursions into the Gardens and use your discoveries as inspiration for reading and writing. Explore multiple genres of writing and polish one or more of your written pieces for publication.
Registration
For more information and a registration form visit the PAWLP website or call 610-436-2202.
Programs & Upcoming Educational Opportunities
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Longwood Graduate Program Symposium
March 2, 2012
The 2012 Longwood Graduate Program Annual Symposium brings together the best of zoo and garden expertise to discover how public gardens and other institutions can inspire their audiences to care and advocate for conservation.
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Continuing Education Opportunities
Longwood offers hundreds of lectures, courses and workshops each year that allow you to learn directly from our gardeners and horticulturists in our unique garden environment.
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Clivia Show
March 17 & 18
Enjoy this colorful show of unique plants, including a special display of Chinese clivia, presented by the North American Clivia Society.
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Professional Gardener Program
Longwood's immersive, tuition-free, two-year program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning.
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