Summer Camp with a Twist, Camp for Grown-Ups

Wilds Art Camp Opportunity to Capture Wildlife in a Variety of Medium

This year, send Mom and Dad to Camp! (Or big brother or sister)
 
If you are 18 or older and like art, then Ohio is lucky to have a 3 day camp for "big kids."  You don't have to be super-talented to attend, as all levels of arts experience are welcome.
 
The experience includes a weekend at the Wilds, a 10,000-acre conservation center, exploring places and spaces rich in visual inspiration . The Wilds Art Camp takes place August 15 to 17 and will be facilitated by nationally renowned wildlife artist Linda Howard Bittner.

"The Wilds offers the best opportunity in Ohio to experience a variety of native flora and fauna species along with an impressive array of endangered animals from around the world," said Howard Bittner. "The expansive habitats and stunning landscapes are guaranteed to inspire any artist."

The Wilds, located just south of Zanesville, offers many unique opportunities for families and individuals year round.  This camp itinerary includes both planned activities along with flexible time to allow opportunities to explore the specific interests of camp participants.

Activities include seeing non-native species like African rhinos, scimitar-horned oryx, giraffes, and many other rare and endangered animals in open-range habitat, with stops along the tour and at various destinations to allow camp participants time to work on their artwork.

Evening hikes and tours of the expansive lands at the Wilds will allow opportunities to capture prairie wildflowers, woodland scenes, and sweeping landscapes in the twilight. A relaxing campfire tops off the second night of camp.

Howard Bittner, who specializes in two-dimensional arts, is a member of Masterworks for Nature, a group of wildlife artists from the Cincinnati area dedicated to supporting conservation efforts. Samples of her art and more information are available at www.masterworksfornature.org.

Cost for the overnight camp is $150 per person, including overnight lodging at the Wilds' yurt education camp, meals, and art sessions. Registration deadline is Aug. 11. A full camp itinerary can be found on www.thewilds.org. 14000 International Road
Cumberland, OH 43732phone: 740.638.5030

To register, or for more information, call 740-638-5030 x2286, or contact reservations@thewilds.org.