Earn
a discount on summer camp tuition with a quick trip to the grocery
store! Artists' Exchange will accept donations of specific items for use in our annual December fundraiser, and in exchange for your donations, you will receive a discount on summer camp tuition. It's a win-win! Scroll down for more information.
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ART
CAMPS
"Everything we do here is EPIC."
- summer art camper
Exploring clay, drawing, painting, 3D construction and more, participants will
complete an assortment of individual and group projects in each weeks theme,
culminating in a showcase at the end of each camp, followed by the unveiling of
an installation at our 5th annual Fall Out of Summer Arts Festival in
September.
FULL DAY (9am-3pm): 7-12 yr. olds/$198.75 per week with discount*
HALF DAY (9am-12pm): 5-7 yr. olds/$97.50 per week with discount* HALF DAY EXTENSION New! (12-3pm)): 5-7 yr. olds/$56.25 per week with discount*: more fun with the same
instructor and camp theme; includes storytime, more crafting, games and movies.
Week 1: June 25-29 SUMMER IN THE CITY
Artists are inspired by their surroundings. From subways
to sky high murals, using inspiration from city life, campers will paint,
sculpt and erect a city from the pavement to the sky. Week 2: Try two shortened art camps offered due to the mid-week holiday! ART CLIP 2A:July 2-3New! ART CLIP 2B: July 5-6New! An enriching way to balance out a hot and busy summer week. Attend one or more
of our two day camps packed with painting, drawing, sculpting and crafts. Take
a few days and let your creative juices flow. Please note that due to the length of the art clips, there will be no showcase or involvement in the end-of-summer art installation. $79.50 after discount.*
Week 3: July 9-13 DESIGN A SUPERHERO
Ever feel like some days you could do just about anything? Maybe you are a
superhero! Inspired by the likes of Wonder Woman and Batman and create your own
superhero identity with a mask and costume ready to save the world. Who will
you become?
Week 4: July 16-20 RAINFOREST EXPLORATION
Plan a trip through forests and jungles. Track your exploration in your art
journal as you search for and create exotic animals. You never know what you
will find. Look hard enough and you might just discover a whole new type of
wild animal. HALF DAY
AVAILABLE
Week 5: July 23-27 UNDER THE SEA
Sharks, jellyfish, whales, maybe even mermaids.Create a sea of creatures armed with paint, clay, and
recycled materials and before you know it, you will not be in art camp anymore.
You will be under the sea! HALF DAY
AVAILABLE
Week 6: July 30-Aug 3 ADVENTURELAND
Hunt for sunken treasures on the high seas. Climb the highest peak in search of
glory. Adventures await you as you build a kingdom full of discovery,
creativity and art.Hang on for a
fun filled ride. HALF DAY
AVAILABLE
Week 7: Aug 6-10 MAGICAL ARTISTS
Imagine yourself as a witch or wizard. Building your own magic wand, compile a
spell book and mix potions, all within the walls of our magical school of art. HALF DAY
AVAILABLE
Week 8: Aug 13-17 UPCYCLED IMAGINARIUM
What can you create using recycled materials and imagination? ANYTHING!
Discover the many uses of a milk carton, create just about anything with plastic
bags and imagine a world where recycling rules supreme! HALF DAY
AVAILABLE
Week 9: Aug 20-24 MEET THE ARTIST III
Back by popular demand for a third year - more artists! If you missed out in
previous summers, or just cannot get enough, here is your opportunity to
immerse yourself in the explorations of the masters by recreating and emulating
famous and influential art and artists. Week 10: Try a shortened art camp... last chance before school starts! ART CLIP 10C: Aug 27-28New! An enriching way to end the summer. Attend this two day camp packed with
painting, drawing, sculpting and crafts. Take a few days before heading back to
school and let your creativity run wild. Please note that
due to the length of the art clips, there will be no showcase or
involvement in the end-of-summer art installation. $79.50 after discount.*
TEEN CERAMICS SUMMER PROGRAMS
TEEN CERAMICS PLUS | A camp designed for young adults with a focus on ceramics - Under the guidance of a professional ceramics artist, immerse yourself in clay studio studies, from wheel throwing and surface design, including underglazes, glazes and textures, as well as hand building. Learn the technical aspects of ceramics, from recycling clay and slab work to the use of equipment such as the extruder and the proper way to load a kiln. Participants will also have an opportunity to learn how to photograph their work.
Monday - Friday | 9-3pm
Session 1: July 9th - July 20th Session 2: July 23rd - August 3rd Session 3: August 6th - August 17th
$397.50 per session
WHEEL THROWING FOCUS | Build your skills during this one week intensive camp focused solely on wheel throwing. Spend tons of time on the wheel centering, throwing basic cylinder forms, learning how to transform them into cups and bowls! This is a skill-building camp with an emphasis on practice versus production. Not all pieces will be fired.
Ages 11 & up August 20th - August 24th Monday - Friday | 9-3pm $198.75 per session w/discount*
THEATER CAMPS
(My daughters) confidence grew. (This is) the best thing she has ever participated in. -Dorothea Dee Baribault
From story and character to staging and set design, participants will explore all aspects of developing a full-scale theatrical production by immersing themselves in each role through fun yet intensive workshops, culminating in a performance for friends and family.
CAMP 1 (one week): June 25th - June 29th $198.75 after discount*
THEATER CLIP A: July 2-3 | A less intensive 2 day workshop in theater arts that allows participants to explore basic theater skills through fun games and activities. Please Note: Due to the nature and length of the camp, the clips will not end with a performance. $79.50 after discount.* THEATER CLIP B: July 5-6 | A less intensive 2 day
workshop in theater arts that allows participants to explore basic
theater skills through fun games and activities. Please Note: Due to the nature and length of the camp, the clips will not end with a performance. $79.50 after discount.*
CAMP 2 (two weeks): July 9th - July 20th $397.50 after discount*
CAMP 3 (three weeks): July 23rd - Aug 10th $596.25 after discount*
THEATER CLIP C: August 27-28 | A less intensive 2 day
workshop in theater arts that allows participants to explore basic
theater skills through fun games and activities. Please Note: Due to the nature and length of the camp, the clips will not end with a performance. $79.50 after discount.*
9am - 3pm (EXTENDED CARE AVAILABLE 8-9am and 3-5pm) Ages 9 & up No previous experience necessary.
ROCK N ROLL CAMP After ten 7 hour days, he said: I wish Rock n Roll Campwas longer. This is the only camp he has ever felt that way about. -Johanna Butler
AUGUST 13TH - 24TH 9am-3pm (EXTENDED CARE available 8-9am and 3-5pm)
$397.50 w/discount*
Ages 9-17
This camp offers a true Rock & Roll experience: Study some of the many icons that brought the music to the masses and get your hands dirty shredding guitars, pounding basses, hitting the skins, screaming anthems and even trying your hand at writing original music. Instruments and experience welcome but not required. The last few days will be dedicated to refining the arrangements and adding the performance element. While on stage with your band, learn how to interact with each other as well as with the audience. Students will perform live for friends and family in an all-ages afternoon concert on the final day. Some highlights of this camp include but are not limited to:
Participation in interactive instrument and style workshops
Playing in a Band
Performing Live
Learning about Songwriting
Making a Music Video
Option to purchase a DVD containing your rockin experience, music videos and the final show.
MORE ABOUT THE DISCOUNT:
SEND YOUR KIDS TO CAMP FOR CRACKERS! Earn a discount on summer camp tuition with a quick trip to the grocery store! Donate up to 5 DIFFERENT items for up to 25% off camp tuition. Each item translates to 5% off tuition for each camp. Donations will help to defray the costs of our annual winter fundraiser.
The following NEW & UNOPENED donations will be accepted:
boxes of graham crackers (any brand)
Twizzlers, Skittles (3 lb. bags)
small Tootsie Rolls (Midgees) (360 pieces in a bag)
pretzels (16 oz. bag)
vanilla frosting (any brand) (1 lb. containers)
Frosted Mini Wheats or Golden Grahams
hot melt glue sticks
hard candy (16 oz.) (any brand)
mini marshmallows (16 oz.) (any brand)
Donations MUST be present at the time of registration. Discounts do not apply to after camp care. Each set of donations applies to ONE camp.
