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Register For Fairfield Museum's Summer Camp Adventures

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Registration for Fairfield Museum’s Summer Camp Adventures begins Feb. 3 for members and Feb. 10 for non-members.

Registration begins Feb. 3 for Fairfield Museum's Summer Camp Adventures.

Registration begins Feb. 3 for Fairfield Museum's Summer Camp Adventures.

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Here are the camps being offered this summer:

History by Hand will help kids be inspired by history and handiwork. They'll sew a pillow, make a stuffed animal and create a cool pouch for treasures, while learning new sewing skills. Session 1, for ages 8-12, is from June 20-24. Session 2, for ages 9-13, is from June 27 through July 1. Cost is $175 for members, $190 for non-members.

Storybook Adventures is for kids 8-12. It is from July 5-8. Kids will create their own stories, inspired by the world of author and illustrator Robert Lawson, known for "Ferdinand the Bull" and "Rabbit Hill."

Kids will learn bookmaking techniques, write their own storybook adventures, and build 3-D collages and dioramas. Local author and illustrator Lizzy Rockwell will discuss her books and demonstrate her illustration techniques. Cost is $160 for members, $175 for non-members.

History Makers Leadership Camp is for kids 13-16. This session is from July 5-8. Teens will learn about working in a museum, getting a behind-the-scenes look at different aspects of museum work. Cost is $115 for members, $125 for non-members.

Art Around the World is from July 11-25.

Kids will travel through time and across the globe, celebrating various cultures. They'll create unique art projects explore fun facts, foods, games and music. Participants will document their journeys, creating a "passport," showing what they discovered. Cost is $160 for members, $175 for non-members.

Ogden House Colonial Life Camp is for kids ages 8-12. One session is from Aug. 15-19; the other from Aug. 22-26.

Kids will discover what life was like in colonial times -- back when dipping candles, writing with a feather pen and ink, and making homemade butter and ice cream were all in a day’s work. It's $175 for members, $190 for non-members.

Click here for more information on all sessions and to either register online or download the flyer and registration form.

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