2021 MONTALVO SUMMER CAMPS ______________________________________
WELCOME TO SUMMER CAMPS AT MONTALVO! -------------------------------------------------We are proud to present camp sessions for ages 6–14 in a range of artistic disciplines. No matter what the interests of your child or teen may be, Montalvo has something to engage and inspire them. This summer, we are hosting camps in accordance with Santa Clara County’s COVID-19 guidelines. With both one- and two-week long camps, small class sizes, focused instruction by professional artists, and private camp locations, we believe Montalvo summer camps will be a doubly rewarding experience this year— especially after so many months at home! In a supportive environment, your child will learn to flex their creative muscles as they make new friends and discover unique ways of expressing themselves… all within the natural scenery and fresh air of our gorgeous grounds.
SCHEDULE ____________
J U N E 1 4 –JU N E 2 5
TIME
A G ES
PRI CE
Culinary: Taste of Montalvo (2 Weeks)
9am–4pm
6–10
$985
Theatre: Harry Potter (2 Weeks)
9am–4pm
8–14
$1,025
TIME
A G ES
PRI CE
2D Art: Beginning Drawing
9am–12pm
6–10
$290
2D Art: Relief Printmaking
9am–4pm
8–14
$595
3D Art: Becoming a Tree
1–4pm
9–14
$290
J U LY 1 2 –J U LY 2 3
TIME
A G ES
PRI CE
Engineering: Treehouse 101 (2 Weeks)
9am–4pm
9–14
$1,045
Mixed Media: Fashion Design (2 Weeks)
9am–4pm
8–14
$985
J U LY 2 6 –J U LY 3 0
TIME
A G ES
PRI CE
Digital Art: Photography
9am–12pm
9–14
$290
Theatre: Cinderella
9am–4pm
6–14
$595
1–4pm
8–12
$290
J U N E 2 8 –JU LY 2
Mixed Media: Constructing Community
For COVID-19 protocols, please visit our website. County guidelines are constantly being updated, so some information may be out of date or unavailable. Please contact camp@montalvoarts.org with any questions you may have.
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Camps designated “ages 6–10” can accommodate older students but will feature a curriculum targeted towards a 6–10-year-old audience.
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No experience in the artistic discipline is necessary for any camp.
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All content is subject to change.
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For more information, please visit montalvoarts.org/camps or e-mail camp@montalvoarts.org.
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MIXED MEDIA ______________
WILL YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?: CONSTRUCTING COMMUNITY
JULY 26–JULY 30 • 1–4PM (M–F) • AGES 9–14 • $290 Students learn the art of mixed media through building a world of their own. Using new and recycled/reused materials, young makers will explore ideas about both the individual and the community while constructing models of their own ideal home, then coming together as a group to form their ideal neighborhood. TWO-WEEK CAMP!
FABRIC, FIBER, AND FASHION DESIGN
JULY 12–JULY 23 • 9AM–4PM (M–F) • AGES 9–14 • $985 Aspiring designers will create their very own collection of upcycled apparel and sculptural objects through the use of creative materials and methods. Students will first learn and explore different fiber and textile processes, sewing techniques, pattern designs, and naturally dyeing fabrics. Then they’ll work together to envision their concepts, experiment with fabric manipulation, and showcase a portfolio of sketches, fabric designs, and collection inspirations.
CULINARY _________
TWO-WEEK CAMP!
COOKING UP FUN: TASTE OF MONTALVO
JUNE 14–JUNE 25 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 6–10 • $985 Let’s get outside! Through the influence of nature, science, and art, students will explore new cooking techniques and discoveries to make their very own creative meals and snacks. While exploring Montalvo’s grounds and community garden, campers will reconnect with nature, engage their senses, and prepare foods to nourish themselves along the way. A mix of cooking and visual arts makes this class a hands-on feast of fun for aspiring chefs, who will develop a connection between what they eat and where it comes from.
JULY 26–JULY 30 • 9AM–12PM (M-F) • AGES 9–14 • $290 Explore the elements of photography—light, time, and space—to create your own world. This workshop will provide young artists with a strong technical, conceptual, and experimental foundation for taking photographs. Through learning DSLR camera functions, basic editing programs, digital printing, and portfolio development, students will take ownership of their worlds through engaging with storytelling that is driven by but not limited to themes of community, place, and identity.
Note: Cameras are not included—please provide your own with manual functionality.
DIGITAL _________
STORYTELLING THROUGH THE LENS: DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY
2D AND 3D _________________________
BEGINNING DRAWING: DRAWING WITH DIMENSION
JUNE 28–JULY 2 • 9AM–12PM (M-F) • AGES 6–10 • $290 So much more than an ordinary drawing class! Through step-by-step instruction, students will learn how to use simple shapes to create drawings of everyday objects. After mastering basic concepts including line, form, and color, they will move on to practice techniques such as shading, texture, and perspective to add dimension to their work. All the while, the young artists will hone their fine motor skills and enhance their work with vibrant imagination.
EXPLORING ETCHING: RELIEF PRINTMAKING
JUNE 28–JULY 2 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 8–14 • $595 Create your own limited edition and one-of-a-kind prints using the method of relief printmaking! Relief printmaking is a form of printmaking in which the image to be printed is raised from the surface, similar to a stamp. Students will learn how to use simple objects to carve into a surface and create unique prints. After mastering the basic concepts of etching and printing, young artists will collaborate on a final project that incorporates different printmaking styles through an imaginary narrative.
BECOMING A TREE
JUNE 28–JULY 2 • 1–4PM (M-F) • AGES 9–14 • $290 Young artists will walk the grounds and explore the trees of Montalvo, learning about the ways they are different and the ways they are interconnected. Using these trees as both inspiration and metaphor, students will create 3D portraits of themselves as fantasy trees, then collaborate to connect every tree into a larger grove.
THEATRICAL __________________
TWO-WEEK CAMP!
A CAMP OF WITCHCRAFT & WIZARDRY
INSPIRED BY THE WORLD OF HARRY POTTER
JUNE 14–JUNE 25 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 8–14 • $1,025 Come live out your fantasy as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in this magical two-week camp. Imagine being sorted into your House, brewing a lucky potion, or even making your very own wand! Each day is packed with creative craft projects and exciting ensemblebuilding activities, inspired by the wizarding world of the Boy Who Lived. Young thespians will also rehearse scenes from the beloved films to showcase in a spellbinding performance for family and friends to enjoy.
CINDERELLA
JULY 26–JULY 30 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 6–14 • $595 Have you ever been to a ball? Or wished you had a fairy godmother? Have you ever done a kindness for someone, only to have that kindness returned in a most unexpected way? In this one-week summer camp, participants will bring the fairytale of Cinderella to life. Under the guidance of a veteran Bay Area artist, young actors will work collaboratively to learn the fundamentals of stagecraft, from how to audition and dance a waltz to costume and set design. With a little twist on this classic tale, we will see that kindness is… magical!
ENGINEERING _______________
TWO-WEEK CAMP!
TREEHOUSE 101
JULY 12–JULY 23 • 9AM–4PM (M-F) • AGES 9–14 • $1,045 Learn the fundamental aspects of architecture through the design of a treehouse! Students will experience properly building a treehouse through designing, constructing, and learning safe tool handling. Working as a group, young builders will draw inspiration from diverse animals and geometric shapes in nature and delve into these concepts to complete the design of a final structure.
To enroll, visit montalvoarts.org/camps These camps sell out! Montalvo donors always get the first chance to register: become a Montalvo donor today to take advantage of the presale and ensure your child’s place at camp. Visit montalvoarts.org/support to learn more.
REGISTER ___________
CAMP REGISTR ATION BEGINS MARCH 24 FOR DONORS & MARCH 31 FOR THE PUBLIC!
OUR ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS ARE M ADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF Anonymous • Bank of America • Mark Jon Bluth and Michelle Danzer • Comerica Bank Wealth and Institutional Management • Peggy Dozier • Helen and Darrell Johnston • Sally Lucas • Quest Foundation • SV Creates • Cathie and Jeffrey Thermond • Wells Fargo