Created in 1984, the Dali Museum Junior Docent Program is a summer camp offered to children 9 to 12 years of age. The Junior Docents are trained in a one-week session where they receive personal attention as they learn about the collection. This program concludes with a Friday afternoon tour and reception where the children get to share their knowledge of Dali and his paintings with the public. Junior docents are encouraged to put the information in their own words, helping them to appreciate art in new ways. They participate in fun, surreal-inspired activities; and they make new friends.
Ultimately, the Dali Junior Docent Program benefits students by building self-esteem, enhancing their speaking skills, providing opportunities to verbalize personal choices, and bringing families into the museum to share in the students' accomplishments.
9:30am-5:30pm Friday includes tour and reception for families beginning at 3:30pm.
*To be placed on the wait list, please submit an application (without payment) along with list of preferred dates to Bethany Mead, Education Coordinator: bmead@thedali.org or by phone: 727-623-4730.
Class Size
Limited to a maximum of 20 students per session, the 6 hour class meets over the course of one week and culminates in the Friday afternoon tour and reception.
Instructors
The program is administered by Pinellas County visual arts teachers working with the Dali Education team.
In addition, The Dali Museum is currently collaborating with the USF Department of Psychiatry in order to document how the Junior Docent Program assists in the development of children’s self-esteem and ability to learn.
The collaboration requires statistical information about the children's self-concept by administering a 20 question survey at the beginning and end of the program. The short survey is administered in groups by the visual art instructors.
Junior Docent Summer Camp Fee
The fee includes supplies, snacks, prizes, one T-shirt, and a graduation ceremony-reception.
Early registration is highly encouraged, and pre-registration is required.
CLICK HERE to download the Junior Docent Summer Camp Registration Form. The document is an editable PDF which you can turn in by mail, e-mail or in person. If you are submitting with check, please send in by mail or in person. Please deliver to Bethany Mead, Education Coordinator: bmead@thedali.org; or by phone: 727-623-4730
Scholarships
Scholarships are available each session for qualifying children who need financial assistance.
To be considered for a scholarship, please submit an application and a request letter via mail, email or in person to Bethany Mead, bmead@thedali.org. or by phone at (727) 623-4730.
Drop off & Pick up
Children must be signed in 15 minutes before the class and must be signed out no more than 15 minutes after the end of the program. Please sign in/out everyday and please be prepared to show identification, for your child's safety.
The Dali Museum reserves the right to combine or cancel classes that not meet the minimum enrollment. If the Dali Museum cancels a class, payment will be fully refunded. No refunds will be given on or after the first day of camp.
For additional information please contact Bethany Mead, Education Coordinator at (727) 623-4730
or by email: bmead@thedali.org
