Dive into Frederic Church’s Olana this summer during PANORAMA Summer Art + Nature Program. Back for its 15th annual season, The Olana Partnership will offer four weeks of hands-on exploration for children ages 6-11 from July to August at Olana State Historic Site. Discounted early bird registration is now open.
“Panorama is one of our most exciting and fun programs of the year” said Carolyn Keogh, Director of Education at The Olana Partnership. “The Olana Partnership’s education team looks forward to welcoming new and familiar faces each summer for weeks of engaging play, exploration, and discovery.”
Experience art, science, and nature through sketching, lake exploration, hiking, painting, play, and more, all while meeting new friends and learning from the experts. The whole summer focuses on art and nature with special guest visits and activities each week.
You don’t want to miss this unforgettable summer adventure!
“It is one of the best camps in the area- varied activities and educational” said a Panorama parent.
Highlights for each of the four weeks includes, exploring habitats, animals, and ecosystems that are within Olana’s 250-acre artist-designed landscape with Taconic Outdoor Education Center and Columbia Land Conservancy, unleashing your own inner sculptor by experimenting with clay, wire, and paper mâché, creative cooking classes with The Sylvia Center, a special visit from beekeepers at Fox Farm Apiary, and experimenting with professional materials like paint, charcoal, and collage.
The program runs Monday-Friday, 9 am to 3 pm. Secure your space! Early bird registration is available from January 1 through February 29 and offers a $50 discount.
Registration will close on June 1, 2024. The cost of attendance is $350 a week for members of The Olana Partnership or $450 a week for non-members. To become a member, visit OLANA.org/membership. Early bird pricing is available until February 29th and is $300 a week for members and $400 a week for non-members.
Full scholarships and financial support for transportation are available for students who attend Title 1 schools and/or receive SNAP and EBT benefits. To apply for funding or to learn more email education@olana.org.
To learn more about each week and register, visit OLANA.org/Panorama.
Olana State Historic Site, administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, is a designated National Historic Landmark and one of the most visited sites in the state. The Olana Partnership is the 501(c)(3) not-for- profit cooperative partner of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at Olana State Historic Site.