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A History of Art Education in U.S. Summer Camp
Arts & Crafts
Early Camp
1870-1929
Young campers and older mentors weave baskets in the Camp Office at Lanier Camp in Eliot, ME, 1913.
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(Courtesy Maine Historical Society)
Weaving inside the Curosty activity cabin, Rockbrook Camp, 1930s.
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(Courtesy Rockbrook Summer Camp for Girls blog: Early Weavings at Rockbrook, 2015)
The Rise of the Artist
1930-1946
Camping in the Mid-Century
1947-1969
Camper working outdoors on pressing a flower at Joy Camp, WI, 1950s.
(Courtesy Wisconsin Historical Society)
Camp and the Information Age
1970-1999
Two girls from Summer Daze Parks and Recreation Day Camp showing off their crafts, 1985.
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(Courtesy Burbank Public Library)
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