Look what happened at the first ever Imagination Camp last week!
The campers had a blast making their stories come alive on stage and in the puppet theatre in this pilot program, a Creative Collaboration with Chandler Center of the Arts, Kimball Public Library & The Arts Bus.plus the technical wizardry of The Underground Recording Studio and puppet-making magic of Lynn Petrucelli!

The Arts Bus participation is due to the generosity of the Lamson-Howell Foundation for the Ever After Kids of Central Vermont. You can learn more about this program and how to be involved by contacting The Arts Bus at info@artsbusvt.org.

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🚐 The Arts Bus www.artsbusvt.org
🎭The Chandler Center for The Arts www.chandler-arts.org
📖Kimball Public Library www.kimballlibrary.org ... See more

🙀The Puppets are Out!

The theatre is set, Imagination Kits are packed, rainbow-dancing shoes are on....now all we need is the special ingredient to activate the magic....a child's imagination!

Today is the beginning of Imagination Camp -- a creative collaboration of The Arts Bus, Kimball Public Library, Chandler Center for the Arts and The Underground - Recording Studio!

Stay tuned...this is a week we are excited to see unfold.

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Thanks to the Lamson Howell Foundation, Town of Randolph and many of its residents' donations, this pilot camp is FREE!

#ArtsBusVT #ImaginationCamp #KidsArt #ChandlerCenter #KimballLibrary ... See more

‼️Let's Do The Mask-erena ‼️

😷 + 👯🏻‍♀️ + 🎵🎶 = Everything is Better With ART!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-VsVcaNB7Q

8.1.2020 Vermont Mask Mandate: https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/masks

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#ArtsBusVT #KidsArt #FunwithMasks #Maskerena #SafetyFirst Jess Zeba-Snow Vincent Freeman ... See more

Let's Do The Mask-erena! A PSA from The Arts Bus...because Everything is Better with ART! Performed by Dancers Autumn Snow & The Snow Girls Video Produced by...

Reminder, we'll be open at 28 Pleasant Street tomorrow (August 1) from 9 AM until 1 PM. Many genres to choose from!

Don't miss this exciting opportunity!

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😋 FOOD ART FRIDAY - WATERMELON! 😋
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Let's carve it up! What can you see behind the rind?

15 Ideas for Kids
https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.com/15-of-best-watermelon-ideas-for-kids/

20 Masterpiece Challenges
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s9ozLarhGg

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#ArtsBusVT #KidsArt #Watermelon #WatermelonCarving #SummerArt ... See more

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A Crowning Achievement in Nature
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Ever imagine what your crown would look like if you were Forest, Tribal or Fairy Royalty? Would it be made with flowers? Sticks? Feathers? Colors of the rainbow? Leaves from the plants & trees?

Think about it and the next time you explore outside, look for the "gold & jewels" of your crown! Then...make & wear it!

👑Daisy Chain https://magicalchildhood.wordpress.com/2018/06/10/make-a-daisy-chain-or-flower-crown/

👑Flower
https://www.creativegreenliving.com/2013/07/how-to-make-daisy-chain-flower-crown.html

👑Wooden
https://minimadthings.com/blogs/news/nature-crowns

👑Tribal & Forest Royalty
https://thesmarthappyproject.com/nature-crowns-2/

👑Fairy
https://mothernatured.com/nature-crafts/made-with-nature-fairy-crown-craft/

👑 & Cloaks, too!
http://mermagblog.com/kids-craft-camp-nature-crowns-and-cloaks/

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#ArtsBusVT #NatureCrowns #FairyFun #NatureArt #KidsArt #SummerArt ... See more

TECH Camp! July 27th - 31st
Spend the week with Chandler's Summer Youth Musical's designers and learn the basics of what happens backstage to bring the show to life.

We will spend the mornings exploring designing, constructing and painting through a hands-on, collaborative project.

In the afternoons we will learn about Lighting, Sound, Projection and all the various things that you will find backstage.

You can sign up for the morning, afternoon or both! Camps will be run with safety and social distancing in mind.

www.chandler-arts.org/2020-summer-camps ... See more

🌬 💨 🧦 WIND SOCKS! 💨 🧦 💨
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Wind socks and summer go together! Here are several ideas & instructions to make your own:

🦑Sea Creature
https://www.fun365.orientaltrading.com/article/sea-creature-windsock-craft-ideas

🐠Fish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNcCvGBRdLw

🐞Ladybug
https://www.easypeasyandfun.com/ladybug-windsock-toilet-paper-roll-craft/

🗾Kite
https://www.trueaimeducation.com/homemade-windsock-kites-for-kids/

🦋Stenciled
https://amothersshadow.com/diy-homemade-windsock/

✂️Challenge - Koinobori
https://www.dickblick.com/project-ideas/koinobori-windsock/

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#ArtsBusVT #KidsArt #Windsocks #DIYKidsArt #DIYWindsocks #SummerArt ... See more

‼️ MOVE ON MONDAYS ‼️
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Let's Play Outside!

Whether making a shaded outdoor art space, ball run, or re-using old tires for swings and see saws, The Arts Bus 💙's to family creativity that includes playing, exercise & art in the outdoors. Here are 30 creative ideas for inspiration:
https://www.diyncrafts.com/37723/home/parenting/30-fun-diy-outdoor-play-areas-that-will-keep-your-kids-entertained-all-summer

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#ArtsBusVT #KidsArt #FamilyArt #OutdoorFun #Summer #CreativeKids Rise VT ... See more

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