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Green Summer Into the Woods


Bloomington Youth / B.Y. Enrichment and Self-Reliance -
Summer 2024 SLAM, Bloomington Youth and Adult Enrichment

New! Gr. 9-12  There are 3 camps to choose from:

"Writing in the Woods," is a captivating two-week creative haven for high school wordsmiths (grades 9-12). Amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Minnesota Valley Izaak Walton League, unleash your literary prowess in serene woodland, riverside, and natural spring settings. Engage in solo musings and collaborative prompts, honing your craft while embracing the great outdoors. Receive and offer insightful feedback, culminating in a public reading at the Kouba Gallery. Let nature inspire your prose in this transformative writing adventure!  

"Shakespeare in the Woods." will step you into the world of Shakespearean theater with a riveting two-week immersion for high school theater aficionados (grades 9-12). Explore the authenticity of original practices, staging captivating performances amidst nature's grandeur. Dive into stage combat training set amidst the wild, using the woods as your stage for dynamic fight sequences. Embrace outdoor theater—let the woods be your backdrop, trees your set pieces, and nature's canvas your stage. Join us for an exhilarating theatrical odyssey under the open sky!

"Art in the Woods," will embark your student on a transformative artistic journey.  This dynamic two-week exploration is designed for budding high school artists (grades 9-12). Amidst breathtaking woodland, riverside, and natural spring settings, unleash your creativity across mediums—painting, photography, sculpture, or multimedia art. Find inspiration in nature's palette, crafting masterpieces amidst serene landscapes. Engage in solo reflections and collaborative prompts, honing your craft and exchanging meaningful feedback. Showcase your artistic vision in a public exhibit at the Kouba Gallery. Join us to awaken your artistry amid nature's canvas!

Parents will drop off and pick up their child at the Izaak Walton League MN Valley Chaper, 6601 Auto Club Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438.  This is a full day camp. Participants need to bring a nut-free lunch, 2 nut-free snacks, a water bottle, bug spray, and sunscreen.

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SIWI-1IWL - Writing in the Woods

  Joseph Barisonzi


Izaac Walton League
Mon-Fri, Jul 8 - Jul 19
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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Grades   9th - 12th

$ 500.00
10 Sessions
SIWI-2IWL - Shakespeare in the Woods

  Joseph Barisonzi


Izaac Walton League
Mon-Fri, Jul 22 - Aug 2
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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Grades   9th - 12th

$ 500.00
10 Sessions
SIWI-3IWL - Art in the Woods

  Joseph Barisonzi


Izaac Walton League
Mon-Fri, Aug 5 - Aug 16
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

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Tu
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Th
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Sa

Grades   9th - 12th

$ 500.00
10 Sessions