Summer Arts for Grades K-8
The Summer Arts camp is an all-day program for students in grades K-8. Campers learn new techniques, collaborate with their peers, and express themselves creatively through exciting art lessons in innovative media. Camp takes place in the Art & Design West building, which provides campers with access to state-of-the-art studios, supplies and classrooms.
Students are placed in classrooms based on their grade level, and each themed week features personalized curriculum according to age level. At the end of each week, students exhibit everything they've made in a Summer Art art show.
Sample Schedule
9 a.m.-noon Classroom Activities
Noon-12:30 p.m. Lunch in the MUC
12:30-1 p.m. Recess Outdoors in the Art & Design East Courtyard if Weather Permits
1-2:30 p.m. Classroom Activities
2:30-3:30 p.m. Classroom Collaboration (Classrooms merge together to work on projects with all grade levels.)
3:30 p.m.: Parent Pickup
Weekly Themes
2-D Exploration: June 17-21, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
During our 2-D exploration week, students will explore a multitude of 2-D media. With mediums ranging from painting and drawing to photography, printmaking and more, students will work side by side with professional artists and educators to create new and exciting 2-D artwork.
Join us for Parent's Day on Friday, June 21, at 3 p.m. for a cumulative art show, which will showcase all the work that students created throughout the week. Project examples include: Stop-motion photography, screen prints, outdoor and still-life paintings, large-scale charcoal drawings and more.
3-D Exploration: June 24-28, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
During our 3-D exploration week, students will work with local ceramic artists and art educators to create pottery and multi-media sculpture. Covering a vast array of techniques, including primitive clay excavation, wheel throwing and mold making, students of all ages will discover the exciting possibilities 3-D art has to offer.
Join us for Parent's Day on Friday, June 28, at 3 p.m. for a cumulative art show, which will showcase all the work that students created throughout the week. Project examples include: Handmade pottery, recycled material sculptures, paper mache sculptures, plaster molds and more.
Arts and Crafts: July 8-12, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Arts and crafts week offers students the experience of working with a variety of art media including pottery, jewelry making and textiles art. Students will work with local artists and educators to create new and exciting craft projects.
Join us for Parent's Day on Friday, July 12, at 3 p.m. for a cumulative art show, which will showcase all the work that students created throughout the week. Project examples include: Woven baskets, ceramic pots and planters, handmade beads and jewelry, and more.
Contact
Art & Design Main Office
618-650-3073
