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Summertime means camp, and The Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures is offering weekly sessions for children to learn and have fun.

The Tucson museum which is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of miniatures is hosting multiple week-long summer camps through its education department from either 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. from June 5 through June 30.

The camps will incorporate hands-on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics) concepts in an exciting setting for kids ages 6 to 12 to create, build and explore. The cost is $175 per child.

We want them to have fun, and then we try to weave in some educational components that they can take with them, said Director of Education Djamila Jean-Charles. We also want them to learn some practical tools, like sculpting, and (foster) a greater appreciation for exploration and creativity. Just opening up the space so they can get their hands dirty.

New to this years camp series, sessions will be organized into beginner and advanced levels. The former is geared toward children who have less arts and crafts or camp experience, may need additional assistance using certain craft supplies and tools, and require further guidance on their project.

Advanced camps are for those who have taken previous classes, camps or workshops; are able to work independently; feel comfortable using a variety of tools; and need less guidance while creating their project.

Each camp is limited to 20 participants to maintain a quality experience.

The museums summer camps, according to Jean-Charles, each explore a different theme through which kids will learn practical and academic skills.

Sessions focus on creating an imaginary world based on a childhood book, movie or game such as Hayao Miyazaki films, or the Confessions and Guilty Pleasures games.

Some of this summers camps include The Mad Hatter Tea Party, which will focus on entomology, gardening, natural dyes and chemistry; while children participating in the Mini Mushroom Go Cart session will learn about basic mechanical concepts, electronics and fungi.

All materials and supplies are provided for the kids to complete each project.

Typically, we do work with recycled materials. We just want the kids to get a sense of what they can use at home and then also use during camp and what they can create with it, Jean-Charles said. But for example, for our Minecraft Garden (camp), hopefully well get a chance to work with (technology nonprofit) We Care Tucson. So theyll provide computers so kids can actually make some three-dimensional models and we can 3D print here at the museum.

This summers instructors are Adair Steig, a Ph.D. student in Anthropology at the University of Arizona; Augustine, an entomologist with five years of experience in entomology and ecology educational outreach with K-12 students; and Tasha Burr, a teacher and educator who is also a member of Tucson Miniature Society and Miniature Club Casita.

Children should arrive at camp dressed in comfortable clothing for play, as well as appropriate snacks labeled with their name and a bottle of water.

The museums annual summer camp series, which has been held for nearly a decade, is one of several events that its education department hosts throughout the year. Children can also enjoy camps during spring and fall break, and Minis for All monthly DIY mini projects for at-home creation.

Its just more exploration for the art of miniature making, but trying to make it palatable for the kids Jean-Charles said. We try to just focus on making tiny things.

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