daily activities

Art Escape
Art in the Shadows
Have you ever tried to create shadow shapes on the wall at night? Shadows are a silent but powerful presence in our stories, films and our everyday lives—and they may have even inspired the first cave paintings. Today, we'll explore the science of light and shadow, meet artists who use shadows in their work, and check out wall-sized creations inspired by graffiti artists working in the shadows. Get ready to spend some time in the light because today we're painting with the dark!
what you’ll need
- Your Camp Kinda toolkit
- A large, interestingly shaped object
- A strong light source (sun or lamp)
FOR PARENTS
Ask About Today
What did you learn about shadows today? Why do you think the size of shadows changes over time outdoors?
Dinner Discussion
What items in our house could make the most interesting shadows?
Skip the Ads
Unfortunately, online videos often start with short advertisements. Remind your campers to click the "Skip" button as soon as they can to move ahead to the video.
explore
45-60 minutes
What's in a shadow? Artist Vincent Bal learned that shadows have a lot more to offer than meets the eye, and even created his own style of art using them! Watch these videos to learn about "Shadowology" and see some of his creative work.
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create
30-60 minutes
Ready to make your own shadow art? You'll need paper (the larger the better), coloring utensils, an interestingly shaped object, and a strong light source.
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move
15-30 minutes
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