Summer Camps

Wizard Camp
for grades 1-6
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
June 8-12, Mon-Fri
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$127 fee, materials $30
Limit of 15 students
Get sorted into your houses, prepare your wands, and get ready for classes in Potions, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology, Quidditch and more. Come one, come all to earn (or lose) points for the House Cup!  Bring a white t-shirt, pillowcase, or socks (100% cotton is best) to tie dye with house colors on Thursday. Bring a snack and water!

Changing the Script: A Teen Script Writing Camp
with Kassie Rice
for ages 13-17
June 15-19
1-5 p.m.
$127 camp fee, $15 materials
Calling theatrical teens! Join us as we explore different types of scripts and their uses, as well as write and share our own. This is the perfect camp for storytellers and aspiring authors.

K-3 Art Camp
for grades K-3
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
June 15-19, Mon-Fri
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$125 camp fee, $30 material fee
Max 15 students
Art Camp balances technical instruction with freedom of self-expression. Students learn to embrace their curiosity and individuality as they develop essential artistic skills and techniques with lots of fun! Students will explore and  practice drawing, painting, and printmaking. Bring a white t-shirt, pillowcase, or socks (Cotton) to tie dye on Thursday. Bring a snack and water.

The Kids’ Cafe
with Kassie Rice

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for ages 6-11
June 22-26
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
$127 camp fee, $50 materials
The Kids’ Cafe is an opportunity for kids to bring their imagination to life. In this camp we’ll teach kids what menus are and how one is created, show them the basics of kitchen safety and cooking, and help them create their own recipes to share with friends and family. On the last day of camp we’ll host an invitation only Kids’ Cafe for the students’ families, that way the kids can show off their new skills. Due to the timing of this camp, lunch will be provided.

Imagination Drama Camp
for ages 3-6
with Kim Godfrey Warren
3 Day Camp, June 22-24
11:30am-noon
$30 (or $27 for donors)
Let your little one’s imagination run wild! This class is based around playing pretend and using your imagination in the theatre! We will create and tell stories as we explore the world of acting.

Fairy Tale Prince & Princess Dance Camp
June 22 – 26 with Violet LaSalle
July 27 – 31 with Taylor Fusek
noon – 12:45 p.m.
$52 camp fee
Have a simply magical time learning to dance in our Fairytale themed dance camp!  Students will explore movement and music inspired by popular fairytales while learning basic dance vocabulary and engaging in imaginative play.  Dance games, activities, crafts, and choreography will bring their favorite prince or princess to life.  Students will walk perform on the last day of class, donning their very own crowns and capes to keep!

4-8^th Grade Art Camp
for grades 4-8
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
June 22-26 , Mon-Fri 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
$125 camp fee, $30 materials fee
Limit of 15 students
In this program, you’ll learn how to take your artistic skills to the next level. You’ll spend four hours per day doing what you love most: making art. Our instructors will teach you techniques to make your art even better and help you hone your creative vision in an encouraging, hands-on environment. Bring a white t-shirt, pillowcase, or socks (Cotton) to tie dye on Thursday. Bring a snack and water.

Multiarts Camp: Go Fish!
3 weeks beginning June 29, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
for grades 1-6
$377 camp fee, $25 material fee
limit of 20 students
Kids will learn about music, theater, visual arts, and dance in this three-week camp that culminates in a performance of a mini musical, Go Fish!, for family and friends in Straw Hat Theatre on Friday, July 17 at 10 a.m. This is a great beginning experience for kids who have never performed before (returning performers are also very welcome!), or who want to “test drive” different art activities to see what they enjoy the most! Students should bring water and a packed lunch each day, and will need to bring a white cotton t-shirt to tie dye for the performance (Miss Nancy, the visual arts teacher, will let you know when they need to bring shirts to camp.) Students will be painting costume and set pieces, so clothing and shoes for camp should be mess-friendly!

Broadway Bound!
Ages 12-15
Kim Godfrey Warren
5 day camp, June 22-26
2-3:30PM
$150 (or $135 for donors)
limit of 10 students
Lights, camera… STAGE TIME! In this high-energy camp, young performers will explore musical theatre through acting games, voice work, and dance numbers from popular Broadway shows. Campers will build confidence, stage presence, and teamwork while preparing a mini musical revue to share with friends and family at 3:30pm on the final day out on our lawn!

Improv Explosion!
ages 12-15
Kim Godfrey Warren
3 day camp, June 29-July 1
2-3PM
$60 (or $54 for donors)
limit of 16 students
Get ready to think fast and laugh hard! This week is all about improvisation—where no scripts are needed and the fun never stops. Through classic improv games and wacky character challenges, kids will sharpen their creative thinking and teamwork skills.

Extra Messy Preschool Art Camp
for ages 3-5
July 20-22, Mon-Wed
11-11:45 a.m.
$35 fee $20 materials
Limit of 10 students
Creativity is messy! We’ll paint with splat balls, frozen paint, sidewalk paint, and more.  This will be a process-based camp with lots of messy experimentation.  We’ll also ice-dye t-shirts, so please bring a 100% white t-shirt with your name on it! Parents, dress your little artists for a mess!

Pop Star Camp
Ages 7-11
with Sadie Drozd
5 day camp, July 20-24
9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
$250 (or $225 for donors)
During this one-week camp students will learn vocals and choreography for 2 or more current pop favorites. The students will be able to sing, dance, have a blast while showing off their inner divas! The week will include a photo shoot, dress up day, and crafts that will shine. There will be a culminating performance on Friday, July 24^th at noon on the lawn of the Arts Center’s Straw Hat Theatre. Bring your lawn chairs, snacks, and picnic blankets and enjoy the campers’ time to shine!

Fiber Arts Camp
for grades 6-12
with Nancy Nelson-Brotz
Aug 12-14, Wed-Fri
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 
$75 camp fee, $20 materials
We will explore fiber arts including needle felting, dyeing, weaving, and more. Dress for a mess!  There will also be an opportunity to custom-dye your own clothes if you bring them from home. Bring a bottle of water and a snack.