The goal of the Anne Arundel County Public schools Enrichment Program is to provide students an intensive studio experience with activities focusing on the world around them. This summer’s program will meet at the Arlington Echo Outdoor Education Center. During the weeklong program, drawing and painting will be used as our prime record making tools as we slow down, observe, and reflect on nature’s warehouse of secrets. Study the dragonfly up close, and enjoy the water’s edge as we explore Nature Journaling. Come and uncover Nature’s master plan of organization and develop your own creativity!

Transportation
Students will be picked up at designated bus stops each morning and returned each afternoon with the exception of Friday afternoon. Bus schedules will be sent later.

Cost
$300.00 ($100.00 deposit, $200.00 to be paid upon acceptance). Financial Assistance Scholarships may be available to students.

Meals
Students will be provided with lunch and a snack each day.

Application Procedures
1. Students must complete the Natural Connection application Form.
2. The Teacher Nomination Form must be completed for each applicant.
3. The school office will supply the SIF number.
4. A $100.00 deposit must be sent with application forms (refunded if the student is not accepted). Make the check payable to Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
5. Student Application Form, Teacher Nomination Form and a $100.00 deposit must be returned by March 17, 2008.

Checks and applications should be mailed to:
Art Office
Anne Arundel County Public Schools
2644 Riva Road
Annapolis, MD 21401

6. Selection by Committee will be based on the student application and the teacher’s nomination.
7. Selection decisions will be mailed to parents of applicants from the Art Office by April 15, 2008

Follow-up Mailing to Participants
Students selected to participate will receive a map to Arlington Echo, a student camper information form, and a sample schedule of activities for the week as well as transportation information.

Click Here for a Scholarship Form

Natural Connections Application (download a .pdf registration form)
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For more information call the Art Office at 410-222-5450