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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.
(Courtesy Maine Historical Society)
Weaving inside the Curosty activity cabin, Rockbrook Camp, 1930s.
(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.
(Courtesy Burbank Public Library)
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