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Week of July 21, 2025

It's Not a Box: Captain Kidd and the Pirates of New England

Avast, matey! Join our pirate crew and help us find the treasure buried near the Eli Whitney Museum & Workshop. We’ll start by singing sea shanties and reading tales of long ago to learn the ways of pirates and seafarers. Next, we will build shi...

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Week of July 21, 2025

First Circuits

Humans have always recognized electricity in lightning bolts and fur that crackles when stroked. However, the practical uses of electricity—circuits—have been discovered mostly from Eli Whitney's time to the present in simple experiments and creati...

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Week of July 21, 2025

Chess

This camp is for all skill levels.

In 1849 Nathaniel Cooke registered his design for a standardized Chess set. This set became known as the Staunton Chess Set after the English chess master Howard Staunton. The Staunton set is what you ...

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Week of July 21, 2025

Adirondack Chair

****Please note that the tools and techniques explored in this camp require an advanced level of strength and manual dexterity. We will not accept any campers who are younger than 12, and we ask that parents call us to discuss any questions regardi...

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Week of July 21, 2025

The Field Journal: An Artistic and Scientific Inquiry

Join Eli Whitney Museum & Workshops Artist-in-Residence, Kat Wiese for this can’t-miss 1-week workshop.

In the Field Journal camp, we will both learn to observe and use our observations to gather information about the world around...

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Week of July 21, 2025

Music Production

Join our Design & Production Intern, Oscar Segui Jr., for a week of digital music production. Learn the basics of music composition and digital software to bring your sounds and songs to life.

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