Maine, the pine tree state, is a magical place indeed, where the moose roam free and the lobsters dance in the sea. It's not as bustling as New York or as sunny as Florida, but it has its own special charm that makes it so lovable. Now, let's imagine a funny character named Marvin the Moose. Marvin isn't your ordinary moose, he wears funky glasses, struts around in polka-dot suspenders and has a peculiar passion for printmaking. Oh yes, you heard right! This moose is an artist. Marvin adores Maine and the kids that live there, especially those who share his love for printmaking. He believes that there's something truly enchanting about carving a design, applying paint, and pressing it onto a sheet of paper. It’s like magic appearing right before your eyes! Every Saturday, Marvin hosts a printmaking workshop in his forest studio, which is, of course, a hollowed-out, oversized pine cone. It's a wacky-looking place that somehow perfectly suits our eccentric moose. Maine kids flock to Marvin's studio, armed with their imagination and an eagerness to create. These aren't just any kids. They are adventurous, creative, and have a knack for spotting the extraordinary in the ordinary, just like Marvin. They love dipping their paws, ahem, hands into the vibrant paints and witnessing their ideas come to life on paper. Each print made is a reflection of the kids' unique personalities. From designs of wild blueberries, the state fruit, to impressions of the majestic Mount Katahdin, each print tells a story. In Maine, printmaking isn't just an activity; it's a way of celebrating the state's beauty, creativity and the wild imagination of its kids. And Marvin the Moose, he's the heart of this whimsical, artistic adventure.

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Einstein's Workshop is a hands-on community center where kids create, explore, and enjoy Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. During the summer, we offer STEAM camps for kids entering Kindergarten through 9th grade. Camp topics include Minecraft, LEGO robotics, 3D printing, Dungeons&Dragons, science, math, chess, programming, game learning, digital art, making, inventing, and engineering. During the school year we offer classes on the same topics and coach FIRST LEGO League teams. We host birthday parties for lovers of Minecraft, LEGO, and hands-on fun! We also offer drop-in hours for spontaneous play in our STEAM Play Space.

Burlington, MA 01803
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Camp Med-o-lark is an all genders arts sleep away camp in Washington, Maine for children ages 7–16, set on the shores of a pristine lake. Med-o-lark offers a fully elective program, allowing campers to design their own schedules from a wide range of activities including performing arts, fine arts, sports, circus, waterfront, and more. Each summer, Med-o-larkers come together to build a kind, creative community where everyone has the opportunity to discover, grow, create, learn, and shine. With a strong emphasis on the arts, Med-o-lark offers one of the most extensive programs in dance, fine arts, handcrafts, and theater of any camp in New England.

Washington, ME 04574