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6/27/2010 - 7/2/2010
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Branson, Missouri


Ozarks Playtime: Music, Stories, Games and Crafts of the Ozarks

Also available without accommodations for commuters

Date selected:


6/27/2010


Number: 2549RJ

Duration: 5 nights

Theme: Intergenerational; Area Studies

Meals: 14 total, 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Activity Level: 4
(see description)

Itinerary: Branson, MO 5 nights


Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Ozarks while you enjoy a week of games from yesteryear, fascinating folksongs, and memorable storytelling. Together, grandparents and grandchildren build and decorate a sturdy cardboard mountain dulcimer. Everyone learns to play great old-time songs on this easy-to-play instrument! Hilarious games and lively folk dancing please all ages. Spark your creativity with soap carving, toy making, taffy pulling, and t-shirt painting. Grandparents rekindle memories while grandchildren build new ones - and learn about each other in the process! Enjoy a live show and be thrilled by beautiful horses. Daily swim time scheduled. Instructors include Ozark balladeers, folklorists, storytellers, and educators.



For participants and kids ages 8-12. Adults are responsible for children’s supervision.



Program in association with Ozark Adventures.



Within easy walking distance of hiking trails along Lake Taneycomo.



Branson

Located in the heart of the Ozark Mountains on the shores of Lake Taneycomo, Branson is a popular tourist destination, famous for its many live music theaters, clubs and other entertainment venues, as well as its historic downtown and surrounding natural beauty.




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Suggested Reading List

Insiders' Guide to Branson and the Ozark Mountains


Author: Dr. Fred Pfister


Description: For more than twenty years, the Insiders' Guide® series has been the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information—from true insiders whose personal, practical perspective gives you everything you need to know. With more than forty theaters on and around its famous Strip, Branson is proudly called the Live Music Capital of the World. But there's more to this year-round vacation destination than its shows and stars: World-class golf, theme parks, and historic sites are all within easy reach. This authoritative guide shows you how to navigate the glitz and glitter of Branson as well as the natural beauty of the scenic Ozark Mountain country. • Countless details on how to live and thrive in the area, from the best fishing holes to the lowdown on real estate • The inside scoop on the top shopping, seasonal festivals, and live entertainment offerings • Comprehensive listings of restaurants and accommodations • Sections dedicated to children and retirement


The Bittersweet Ozarks at a Glance


Author: Ellen Grey Massey


Description: The Bittersweet Ozarks at a Glance is a beautiful and unique photograph collection that portrays the Bittersweet Ozarks, collected by Ellen Gray Massey and her students, more than thirty years ago. Had the students not researched and recorded, the information from the 494 men and women they captured in words and pictures most would be lost forever for most of them have died. From 1973 until 1983, the young people published 482 articles and features in 40 issues of Bittersweet, the Ozark Quarterly.





Back to Back Adventures
Choose a nearby learning adventure to add before or after this program:

Missouri:
Branson Showbiz Kids
6/20/2010 - 6/25/2010
apx. 0 miles from program

Arkansas:
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art: Connections in the Ozarks
6/20/2010 - 6/25/2010
apx. 50 miles from program

Oklahoma:
Oklahoma's Cowboy Culture/Frontier Art and Literature/Native Americans in Oklahoma
6/20/2010 - 6/25/2010
apx. 133 miles from program

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