ArtsCamp Summer 2012
For Rising K-7th Graders
SAVE THE DATE!
CERAMICS PAINTING DRAWING MOVEMENT & MORE
January 30 - Early ArtsClub member registration • February 13 - Registration open to public
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GENERAL INFO
The ArtsCenter offers one-week and two-week camp programs with half-day and full-day options, as well as early arrival and late departure service. You can mix and match among these programs to fit your schedule and your child’s interests. Our camps focus on skill development and encourage campers to explore and discover their own creative voice. This year we’ve added more KidsCamp themes, doubled the number of ArtsFocus camps, and expanded our Little Campers program for rising K-1st graders. There’s something exciting for every camper this summer!
ArtsCamp Staff
ArtsCamp Staff is made up of a year-round Coordinator, along with a seasonal Manager and two Assistant Managers. ArtsCamp Instructors are professional artists, who are assisted by a dedicated group of volunteer teen Counselors.
Family Sharing Events
The opportunity for campers to share their finished work with family members is an important aspect of our camps. Camp staff will provide an exact schedule of Family Sharing events during the first few days of each camp session. While attendance is optional for family members, we hope you will plan to attend. In general, each camp will schedule Family Sharing during the last hour of the final day of the session.
Lunch/Snacks
Each child attending the supervised lunch period must bring a lunch or buy a boxed lunch. The ArtsCenter offers an Amante boxed lunch, but pre-registration is required. The boxed lunch fee is $30 per week, or $6 per day. Parents may purchase lunch on a daily basis during the camp week. Amante lunches will vary daily but will include items like pizza, sandwiches, fruit and juice. Vegetarian options are available. Snacks will be sold during break times, but children are encouraged to bring their own snacks.
Extended Supervision
For parents who require child supervision beyond scheduled class time we offer three extended supervision periods per day. Supervision is available from 8 – 9 am for $10 a week, and 4 – 5:30 pm for $20 a week. These spots are limited and subject to availability. Additionally, supervision is provided at no charge from noon – 1 pm for campers in both full day and half-day programs.
ArtsClub Member Discounts
Show your support of The ArtsCenter and receive a year’s worth of benefits including an early registration for ArtsCamp, reduced prices on most programs, and invitations to special Member Events. ArtsClub Members also receive priority seating at events. It’s quick and easy to become a member or to renew your membership. Either include payment with your ArtsCamp registration, sign up on our website at ArtsCenterLive.org, or call (919) 929-2787 x 213 to learn more. (Family Contributor level required to receive ArtsCamp discounts.)
Scholarships
Your tax-deductible contribution will help us to provide scholarships to low-income children in our community. Donations to the Camp Scholarship Fund are welcome in any amount. Scholarships are limited and available only to those who express significant financial need. Many scholarships are partial and require some financial participation from the family. Scholarship applications are available at The ArtsCenter’s Box Office, and on ArtsCamp’s web page, beginning February 10. Deadline for submission is March 9. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis and early application is encouraged.
Camper Behavior
The ArtsCenter reserves the right to ask a child not to return due to behavioral problems. If a child is asked to leave our program, all fees will be forfeited and no refund will be given. A copy of the ArtsCamp discipline policy is available upon request. For more information please contact Louise Tremblay, Summer Camps Coordinator at (919) 929-2787, ext. 204 or email Camp@ArtsCenterLive.org.
CAMP CALENDAR Little Campers
KidsCamp
ArtsFocus
Secret Gardens
Adventures at Sea
Puppetry & Mask Making Beginning Sewing (2nd-4th grade) Beginning Sewing (5th-7th grade) Drawing Techniques 1 Ceramics 1 (2 Weeks)
Once Upon A Time
Art and Nature
Sculpture and Papîer Maché Cartooning & Comics 1 Sew for You Camp (3rd-7th Grade) Sew for You Camp (ages 13+)
Carnival Kaleidoscope
Arts Around the World: Asia
Drawing Techniques 2 Masks & Costumes (4th-7th Grades) Ceramics 2 (2 Weeks)
Sea to Shining Sea
American Arts
Let’s Make a Play (2 Weeks) Create Your Own Book
Animal Kingdom
Myths, Magic, & Legends
Sew for Your Doll (3rd-7th Grades) Hip-Hop & Urban Dance 1 Purses & Bags (3rd-7th Grades) Ceramics 3 (2 Weeks)
Appetite for Art
Arts Around the World: Africa
Painting Techniques Knit One, Purl Two (3rd-7th Grades) Cartooning & Comics 2
Birds of a Feather
Time Machine
Digital Photography (5th-7th Grades) Ceramics Intensive
Blue Planet
Funky Folk Art
Collage: Beyond the Surface Fashion & Fiber Arts Ceramics 4 (2 Weeks)
Recycled Art
Arts Around the World: South America
Hip-Hop & Urban Dance 2 Curtain Up!
Art Safari
Ancient Art Adventures
Let’s Make a Play! (2 Weeks) Scrap Sculpture Ceramics 5 (2 Weeks)
Circus! Circus!
Modernist Mashup
Portraits & Landscapes
(K-1st Grade)
(2nd-7th Grade)
JUNE
6/11 • 6/15
6/18 • 6/22 6/25 • 6/29
J U LY
7/2 • 7/6 7/9 • 7/13 7/16 • 7/20
AUGUST
7/23 • 7/27 7/30 • 8/3 8/6 • 8/10 8/13 • 8/17 8/20 • 8/24
(2nd-7th Grade unless otherwise noted)
Little Campers For campers entering K-1st grades Little Campers are one-week camps that are designed to make our youngest campers feel right at home. Small classes, fabulous teachers, and creative arts activities galore! Each week is a mix of visual and performance arts. New this year – full day options! 9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-4:00 pm, or 9:00 am-4:00 pm Secret Gardens Monday, June 11 - Friday, June 15 Through a variety of projects, we’ll cultivate creativity and harvest fun. Dig in!
Once Upon A Time Monday, June 18 - Friday, June 22
Our imaginations will transport us to mythic places, long ago and far away… when dragons ruled the land. Court jesters welcome!
Carnival Kaleidoscope Monday, June 25 - Friday, June 29
Costumes, parades, and colorful celebrations will provide the inspiration for our projects this week. Join the party!
Sea to Shining Sea Monday July 2 - Friday, July 6
(no camp Wednesday, July 4) Come along on an imaginary journey across our beautiful and diverse country. We’ve got mountains to climb and rivers to swim!
Animal Kingdom Monday, July 9 - Friday, July 13
Whether your camper loves kittens or crocodiles, we’ll have creative projects to engage every animal lover this week.
Appetite for Art Monday, July 16 - Friday, July 20
Celebrate your favorite things to eat through music, dance and visual art. Food glorious food!
Birds of a Feather Monday, July 23 - Friday, July 27
Birds are poetry in motion, whether they’re filling the air with song or the sky with their rainbow colors. Let’s soar together!
Blue Planet Monday, July 30 - Friday, Aug. 3
This week we’ll explore oceans, rivers and lakes to find our inspiration. From tide pools to roaring rapids, water is alive!
Recycled Art Monday, Aug. 6 - Friday, Aug. 10
Using the recycling bin as our starting point, we’ll make “green” art from some surprising sources.
Art Safari Monday, Aug. 13 - Friday, Aug. 17 Full Day (9:00 am -4:00 pm) $200… $190 ArtsClub Members Half Day (9:00 am-Noon OR 1:00-4:00 pm) $100… $95 ArtsClub Members
Look… a herd of giraffes on the horizon! And a tiger cub in the grass! This camp will be filled with the sounds and sights of wild places.
Circus! Circus! Monday, Aug. 20 - Friday, Aug. 24
Acrobats, clowns, lion tamers and jugglers welcome, as we create our own greatest show on earth!
Kids Camps For campers entering 2nd-7th grades These camps are a fantastic way for campers to gain experience in a variety of art forms.
Each session includes two different visual or performance arts in the morning and two more in the afternoon. Full day and half-day options are available. Mix and match with ArtsFocus camps! 9:00 am-Noon, 1:00-4:00 pm, or 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Adventures at Sea Monday, June 11- Friday, June 15
Prepare to be swept away by a tide of creativity as we bring our favorite aquatic forms to life through music, movement, and visual arts.
Art and Nature Monday, June 18 - Friday, June 22
Like artists from every period of history, we’ll use themes, images, and raw materials from the natural world to inspire us.
Arts Around the World: Asia Monday, June 25 - Friday, June 29
We’ll look to the East to generate our projects for this week and find expression through movement, drama, and visual arts.
American Arts Monday, July 2 - Friday, July 6
(no camp Wednesday, July 4) Celebrate Independence Day by getting a taste of the great artists and unique art forms our nation has produced.
Myths, Magic, & Legends Monday, July 9 - Friday, July 13
Whether it’s Hogwarts or Houdini that excites your imagination, we’ve got an art adventure for you!
Arts Around the World: Africa Monday, July 16 - Friday, July 20
The diverse countries in Africa will provide the focus for our projects this week with opportunities to sculpt, paint, dance and sing.
Time Machine Monday, July 23 - Friday, July 27
Whether you dream about the ancient past or visualize an interplanetary future, this camp will be a journey guided by imagination.
Funky Folk Art Monday, July 30 - Friday, Aug. 3
Visionaries with no formal training have made some of the most surprisingly innovative art. Cut loose in this camp and get funky!
Arts Around the World: South America Monday, Aug. 6 - Friday, Aug. 10
The cultures and landscapes that span the rainforest of the Amazon to the snowy peaks of the Andes will inspire us this week.
Ancient Art Adventures Monday, Aug. 13 - Friday, Aug. 17
We’ll look to the distant past in the projects for this camp, using movement, drama, visual arts and music to connect with our creative ancestors.
Modernist Mashup Monday, Aug. 20 - Friday, Aug. 24
Before school starts, join us for a Modern Art experience! Visual masters like Picasso, Warhol, and O’Keeffe will inspire us, along with groundbreaking performers from Alvin Ailey to Kronos Quartet.
Full Day (9:00 am -4:00 pm) $200… $190 ArtsClub Members Half Day (9:00 am-Noon OR 1:00-4:00 pm) $100… $95 ArtsClub Members
ArtsFocus…
for campers entering 2nd-7th grades (unless otherwise noted)
ArtsFocus camps enable your camper to concentrate on select art forms. Offered in one-week and two-week sessions, these half-day camps can be mixed and matched with each other and with KidsCamp sessions.
Two-Week ArtsFocus Camps
Ceramics: All Sessions 1:00-4:00 pm Session 1: Monday, June 11-Friday, June 22 Session 2: Monday, June 25-Friday, July 6* Session 3: Monday, July 9-Friday, July 20 Session 4: Monday, July 30-Friday, August 10 Session 5: Monday, August 13-Friday, August 24
These camps are some of our most popular ones, so sign up early! Campers will learn handbuilding and wheelthrowing techniques and how to finish their artwork with glazes. Original, kiln-fired pieces will be available to take home at the end of each session to share with family and friends. *(No camp Wednesday, July 4)
Let’s Make a Play: All Sessions 9:00 am-Noon Session 1: Monday, July 2-Friday, July 13* Session 2: Monday, August 13-Friday, August 24
The perfect session for the drama enthusiast! From casting to curtain calls, campers learn all aspects of staging a play, including set design and lighting. This camp is so popular; we’re offering two sessions this summer to help meet demand. *(No camp Wednesday, July 4)
Two week ArtsFocus $265 Public ... $245 ArtsClub Members
One-Week ArtsFocus Camps Puppetry & Mask Making Monday, June 11-Friday, June 15 9:00 am-Noon
Puppets! Masks! Art will come ALIVE in this camp. From simple finger puppets to complex masks, young artists will get plenty of hands-on time to craft imaginative creatures from a wide variety of media.
Beginning Sewing Monday, June 11-Friday, June 15 9:00 am-Noon (2nd-4th grades)
Monday, June 11-Friday, June 15 1:00-4:00 pm (5th-7th grades)
This camp is for those with little or no sewing experience. Learn how to operate a sewing machine, and experiment with a variety of stitches, as well as learn some hand stitching. Projects include a pillow, sunglasses case, drawstring bag, and other items as time permits. Fabric, patterns, and basic sewing kits will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.
(ArtsFocus continues after registration form)
One-Week ArtsFocus Camps (Continued) Drawing Techniques Session 1: Monday, June 11-Friday, June 15 – 1:00-4:00 pm Session 2: Monday, June 25-Friday, June 29 - 9:00 am-Noon Artistic expression starts with a solid foundation in drawing. Campers will learn new techniques and strengthen existing ones, while exploring the use of pen, pencil, charcoal, and pastels. This summer we’re offering two sessions of this popular camp to help meet demand.
Sculpture & Papier Mâché Monday, June 18-Friday, June 22 – 9:00 am-Noon
This camp explores a variety of media, including wire, clay, and cardboard, giving campers the skills to create a fantasy world filled with imaginative details. The session’s collaborative project will recreate a scene from a classic story, using campers’ intricate sculptures to bring a fictional event to life.
Sew for You Camp Monday, June 18-Friday, June 22 – 9:00 am-Noon (3rd-7th grades) Monday, June 18-Friday, June 22 - 1:00-4:00 pm (ages 13+)
Learn the skills you will need for clothing construction. We will read and use a pattern to make a simple item of clothing or an apron. Fabric, patterns, and basic sewing kits will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. Some sewing experience required.
Cartooning & Comics All Sessions 1:00-4:00 pm Session 1: Monday, June 18-Friday, June 22 Session 2: Monday, July 16-Friday, July 20
Designed for the artist who wants to tell a story with text and images, this popular camp returns for two sessions this year. Campers will explore a wide variety of forms, including single panel cartoons, short comics, and caricatures. All kinds of stories are welcome, so bring your wildest ideas!
Masks & Costumes (4th-7th grades) Monday, June 25-Friday, June 29 – 1:00-4:00 pm Campers in this session will bring characters from their imaginations to life. We’ll learn how to design, build and decorate large-scale papier mâché masks and costume elements to create a larger-than-life character. If you’ve ever wanted to transform yourself from head to toe, here’s your chance!
Create Your Own Book Monday, July 2-Friday, July 6 - 1:00-4:00 pm*
*(no camp Wednesday, July 4) Does your camper have a story to tell? This camp is perfect for the young journal writer, photographer, collage artist, or storybook lover who wants to develop their first masterpiece. We’ll have fun, while learning the tools needed to craft a unique, bound volume to display our best work, whether it be a journal, story, or art book – possibilities abound!
One-Week ArtsFocus Camps (Continued) Sew for Your Doll (3rd-7th grades) Monday, July 9-Friday, July 13 - 9:00 am-Noon
In this camp we’ll make a beanbag chair and a sleeping bag in the perfect size to fit your 18” doll. Fabric, patterns, and basic sewing kits will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. Some sewing experience required.
Hip Hop & Urban Dance Session 1: Monday, July 9Friday, July 13 – 1:00-4:00 pm Session 2: Monday, August 6Friday, August 10 – 9:00 amNoon
In past years, this camp has been a big HIT, so this summer we’re offering two sessions to help meet demand. Campers will learn basic steps and choreography, while building confidence and skills in a fun, energetic environment. The final performance is an exciting showcase of each camper’s best moves.
Purses & Bags (3rd-7th grades) Monday, July 9-Friday, July 13 – 1:00-4:00 pm
In this session, we’ll make a purse, a tote bag, and a drawstring backpack. Make them your own by choosing your favorite colors and unique embellishments to express your personality. Fabric, patterns, and basic sewing kits will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own. Beginners welcome!
Painting Techniques Monday, July 16-Friday, July 20 – 9:00 am-Noon
Whether your camper is a practiced painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this session is a great opportunity to develop new skills with paint. Campers will gain experience with acrylic and watercolor, while increasing confidence and embracing their own personal expression.
Knit One, Purl Two (3rd-7th grades) Monday, July 16 – Friday, July 20 – 9:00 am-Noon
Would your camper like to learn to knit? This class is for those with little or no experience with knitting but an interest in exploring this exciting art form. Yarn, needles, and basic supplies will be provided, or you are welcome to bring your own.
One-Week ArtsFocus Camps (Continued)
Digital Photography (5th-7th grades) Monday, July 23-Friday, July 27 – 9:00 am-Noon
For the camper who’s a shutterbug or budding photographer, this camp is the place to be! Campers will learn how to use their digital camera more effectively to get the most successful image. We’ll cover photography basics such as framing, composition, and lighting, and also consider options for editing and enhancing photos. Please note: Campers will need to provide their own digital camera for this camp.
Ceramics Intensive Monday, July 23-Friday, July 27 – 1:00-4:00 pm
This session is for the camper who has experience with handbuilding and wheelthrowing and wants to build on these skills. Prepare to refine your techniques and challenge yourself in this one-week intensive. Some wheelthrowing experience required.
Collage: Beyond the Surface Monday, July 30-Friday, August 3 – 9:00 am-Noon
For the young artist who loves to push the limits! This camp will provide a chance to play with spaces above, below, and on the surface of the picture plane. Campers will learn ways to push the boundaries of two dimensional artwork, combining bas relief techniques and cut-away designs that reveal surprises beneath the surface. We’ll use drawing, painting, collage, and assemblage to create art that works on many levels.
Fashion & Fiber Arts Monday, July 30-Friday, August 3 - 1:00-4:00 pm
Explore the vast possibilities of wearable art! In this camp, we’ll alter clothing, learn simple stitching, and create designs with fabrics and fibers. Campers will gain skills and stretch their creative powers as they work toward the final event – a fashion show for friends and family!
One-Week ArtsFocus Camps (Continued) Curtain Up! Monday, August 6-Friday, August 10 – 1:00-4:00 pm
Campers will sing and dance like pros in this camp that combines Broadway style dance with popular songs from musical theatre. Possible medleys campers will learning include “Bye Bye Birdie” and “Annie.”
Scrap Sculpture Monday, August 13-Friday, August 17 – 1:00-4:00 pm
In this session, campers will challenge their creativity in three dimensions and explore the history of reclaimed materials in art. Using everyday media and found objects, campers will create their own collages and assemblages and experiment with making sustainability and creative reuse part of their artistic process.
Portraits & Landscapes Monday, August 20-Friday, August 24 – 1:00-4:00 pm
What makes a portrait or a landscape powerful? Why have some images of people or places become icons, while others fade as soon as they are created? Using these questions as starting points, campers will begin the journey toward finding their own style with these forms.
ArtsFocus One Week $145 Public ... $135 ArtsClub Members
Looking for Summer Programs for Teens?
Visual & Performing Arts programs will be available including: Rock Band Camp, On-Camera and Stage Acting, Filmmaking, Advanced Drawing, & much more!
Please visit www. ArtsCenterLive.org for more information.
School Year Options for Youth!
Youth Arts Classes
• Painting • 2-D Arts • Drawing • Cartooning • Sewing • Pottery • Rock Band • Hip Hop & Street Dance • Movement for the Actor • Improv • Capoeira & much more! • For Toddlers through Teens!
Teacher Workday MiniCamps
Full-day camps held on CHCCS teacher workdays and select holidays, featuring arts workshops led by professional teaching artists!
AfterSchool Arts Immersion (AAI) Program
• Arts residences taught by professional teaching artists • Transportation from select schools • Full-time or part-time options • Healthy snack • Homework assistance • Trained and caring staff • Past residencies include Clowning, Mask Making, Movie Making, Capoeira, Fiber Arts & much more! For more information please contact Shirlette Ammons, Youth Arts Coordinator at (919) 929-2787, ext. 209 or email AfterSchool@ArtsCenterLive.org.
300-G East Main St. Carrboro, NC 27510
ArtsCamp
SAVE THE DATE!
Summer 2012
January 30 - Early ArtsClub member registration • February 13 - Registration open to public