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Music, Dance, Art and Drama
Summer Quest ARTS
MUSIC
GUITAR FOR BEGINNERS
David Robinson Rising 5th Graders – rising 8th Graders Session I: June 27 – July 1 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Session II: July 11 – 15 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $230 per session
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar? This is a class for beginners interested in exploring the world of guitar. This one-week camp will focus on learning to read standard music notation, tablature and chords. We will then apply these ideas to popular songs in many styles of music, including rock, pop, folk, country, blues and classical. School instruments will be available to use during the classes. No previous experience is required, and the course is geared toward those who have never played the instrument before.
David Robinson received his bachelor’s degree in composition and master’s degree in classical guitar performance from Virginia Commonwealth University. He is currently the director of guitar studies at Collegiate and is an adjunct professor in VCU’s music department. David maintains an active performing career in the Robinson Guitar Duo with his wife, Kathy Robinson, and is actively composing new works for the guitar and other instruments.
For more information, contact David Robinson at drobinson@collegiate-va.org.
DANCE
DANCE FUSION
Stacy Dudley, Kara Priddy
• Bring a healthy snack and a filled water bottle to camp each day.
Calling all dancers! Join us for a week of dancing fun! In this camp, we will explore all aspects of dance, including technique, choreography, improvisation, performance and more. Dancers will learn the fundamentals of dance while experiencing the creativity involved in the art as well. Dancers will use the technical tools they have learned throughout the week — along with inspiration from books, artwork and music — to create choreographic projects and original pieces of work. No matter the level of experience, dancers will explore, learn and have a blast in this physical and adventurous week of dance!
Participants are encouraged to wear leotards or tank tops and yoga/dance pants; no dance shoes are required. Hair should be pulled back and secured.
Stacy Dudley created the dance program at Collegiate in 2001. She currently teaches dance to Middle School students, along with the 3rd Grade Dance Companies. Stacy is also a Middle School advisor to 7th Grade girls. Stacy has danced professionally with RADAR, Z Mullins Dance Company and the Starr Foster Dance Project. This will be Stacy’s 21st year teaching dance for Summer Quest.
Kara Priddy has been teaching and choreographing in the Richmond area since 2002. Kara currently teaches dance at Collegiate for 4th–6th Graders and 9th–12th Graders, and she choreographs the Upper School musicals. Kara is also performs with RADAR, a professional dance company in Richmond. This will be Kara’s seventh year teaching dance for Summer Quest.
For more information, contact Stacy Dudley at sdudley@collegiateva.org or Kara Priddy at kara_priddy@collegiate-va.org
DANCE FUSION: LEVEL I
Kara Priddy Rising Kindergartners – rising 2nd Graders (Co-ed) June 27 – July 1 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $230
DANCE FUSION: LEVEL II
Stacy Dudley Rising 3rd Graders – rising 5th Graders (Co-ed) June 27 – July 1 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $230
A CREATIVE TRIP AROUND THE WORLD
Angie Hutchison Rising 1st Graders – rising 4th Graders July 25 – 29 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $230
• Bring a healthy snack and a filled water bottle to camp each day.
Albert Einstein said that “logic will get you from point A to B. Imagination will take you anywhere.” Campers will transport, via their imagination, to destinations around the globe. We will explore art, architecture and creativity around the world and see what inspires others. Campers will create masterpieces based on their travels.
Angie Hutchison, an alumna and parent of Collegiate, is an artist, seamstress, crafter and writer who loves to bring out the inner creative in every child. She has also served in many roles at Collegiate over the years, including substitute teacher and coach. She is currently helping our Kindergarten team, where she serves as a Kindergarten assistant.
For more information, contact Angie Hutchison at angie_hutchison@collegiate-va.org.
CREATION STATION
Angie Hutchison and Melanie Gregory Session I: Rising 1st Graders – rising 4th Graders June 20 – 24 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $230 Session II: Rising Kindergartners – rising 2nd Graders July 18 – 22 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $230
• Bring a healthy snack and a filled water bottle to camp each day.
Albert Einstein said that “creativity is intelligence having fun.” Your child will love exploring their inner creative side as we dive into creative crafts and activities guaranteed to capture their attention and their imagination. Campers will paint, draw, sculpt, build, write and, most importantly, create with a variety of materials and supplies.
Angie Hutchison, an alumna and parent of Collegiate, is an artist, seamstress, crafter and writer who loves to bring out the inner creative in every child. She has also served in many roles at Collegiate over the years, substitute teacher and coach. Melanie Gregory is Collegiate’s Lower School Technology Integrator and frequently incorporates art into her teaching.
For more information, contact Angie Hutchison at angie_hutchison@collegiate-va.org.
DIGITAL ART CAMP
Melanie Gregory Session I: Rising 2nd Graders – rising 4th Graders July 5 - 8 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. No camp on Monday, July 4 $185 Session II: Rising 3rd Graders – rising 5th Graders July 11 – 15 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $230
• Bring a healthy snack and a filled water bottle to camp each day.
Does your camper know how to make art in the traditional manner and is now interested in making art using technology? If so, then this camp is for them! We will be using iPads and Chromebooks to make many different types of art. We will use photography, apps and websites to bring our creativity to life. We will learn the basic skills needed to create digital art, including basic photography, layering, color scheme, digital drawing and editing. Some projects will be inspired by well-known artists while others will be made straight from our imagination. Campers will create stop-motion projects, use photography and photo editing. They will also create augmented-reality projects by bringing a traditional art project to life. We will also dabble in some comic strip creations. All of our works will be documented and shared with Adobe Pages or Seesaw. Classes will be structured to accommodate the skills for each age level.
Melanie Gregory is Collegiate’s Lower School Technology Integrator. Melanie has incorporated digital art into her teaching for almost 10 years.
For more information contact Melanie Gregory at melanie_gregory@collegiate-va.org.
JEWELRY AND SMALL SCULPTURE
Heather Bruneau Rising 5th Graders – rising 8th Graders July 5 – 8 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. No camp on Monday, July 4 $185
• Bring a healthy snack and a filled water bottle to camp each day.
Join us in the studio for Jewelry and Small Sculpture! Artists will have the option to choose where to focus their creative design while exploring a variety of materials such as shrink plastic, wire, metal, foil, glass, clay and paper. Campers can explore the materials and techniques they’ve discovered to create something wearable, functional or sculptural. But no matter the creative avenues the campers take, they are sure to have fun sharpening their artistic skills!
Heather Bruneau is a creator and visual arts instructor. Passionate about community, connection and creation, Heather views art as a beautiful thread that weaves us all together. Heather teaches art in Collegiate’s Lower School and is program manager for Free Horse Arts.
For more information, contact Heather Bruneau at heather_bruneau@collegiate-va.org.
MEDIA MAGIC – EVERYTHING ART
Lisa Anderson and Heather Bruneau Rising 2nd Graders – rising 5th Graders June 27 – July 1 • 1 – 4 p.m. $230
• Bring a healthy snack and a filled water bottle to camp each day.
Join us for media magic and experience two camps in one! Artists will explore some of the instructors’ favorite media. Sculpt, weave, felt, stitch, and hammer using clay, wool, metal and so much more!
Lisa Anderson is passionate about providing fun and engaging art experiences for children. Her primary goal is for children to gain confidence and feel good about creating art. Lisa teaches art in Collegiate’s Lower School. Heather Bruneau is a creator and visual arts instructor. Passionate about community, connection and creation, Heather views art as a beautiful thread that weaves us all together. Heather teaches art in Collegiate’s Lower School and is program manager for Free Horse Arts.
For more information, contact Heather Bruneau at heather_bruneau@collegiate-va.org.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ART ADVENTURE: SURF, SAND AND SEA
Doug Mock Rising 6th Graders – rising 8th Graders June 27 – July 1 • 1 – 4 p.m. $230
• Bring a healthy snack and a filled water bottle to camp each day.
Calling all beach lovers! This brand-new all-media art adventure is a blast. Spend a week creating sea creatures we all love — as well as a few that might be a bit scary! Create a beautiful seascape, a still life with seashells, draw and design a beach towel, flip flops and so much more. Artists will learn skills and techniques to blend, layer, texture and shade. These classes will be messy, fun and full of excitement.
For more information, contact Doug Mock at dmockfineart@comcast.net or 804.423.7764.
WATERCOLOR PAINTING FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
Doug Mock Rising 5th Graders – rising 8th Graders July 11 – 15 • 1 – 4 p.m. $230
• Bring a healthy snack and a filled water bottle to camp each day.
Do you have the desire to paint in watercolor but don’t know where to start? Then this camp is your chance to explore watercolors! Artists will learn about the basic supplies, techniques and will receive advice on how to choose subject matter — all while achieving results that are sure to please. This week you will choose and paint a variety of subjects, including a portrait, an animal, something architectural and a gorgeous landscape. Open your mind, prepare to learn, have some fun and enjoy the beauty of all that watercolor has to offer.
For more information, contact Doug Mock at dmockfineart@comcast.net or 804.423.7764.
VISUAL ART SUMMER SAMPLER
Doug Mock Rising 5th Graders – rising 8th Graders June 13 – 17 • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. $230
• Bring a healthy snack and a filled water bottle to camp each day.
If you love art and want to be inspired, then this is the workshop for you. During this exciting week you will learn and apply the elements and principles of art as you create one-of-a-kind works in ink, paint, charcoal, pastel and other exciting mediums. You will be bold, colorful, creative and a bit whacky as the week progresses. Our subjects will be varied, fun and beautiful. If you are looking for a unique art adventure then this is the one.
For more information, contact Doug Mock at dmockfineart@comcast.net or 804.423.7764.
