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Visual & Performing ArtsArtsArtists’ Studio – Acrylic Painting The extraordinary and original paintings of Georgia O'Keefe, Janet Fish, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, and Vincent Van Gogh are admired in museums and galleries around the globe. Could you be the next Picasso? Explore acrylic painting techniques in the painting studio. Learn how to divide the picture plane, select brushes, set up a palette, and how to apply paint to paper, canvas, and other supports. Create the illusion of depth, balance a composition, and use a range of values. Create works from observation (still life and outdoors), references (photographs) and imagination. Grades: 7-11; $255, XCHLC 084 7/27-7/31, 9 am-2 pm Around The World In 5 Days! Experience various cultures and explore a new country each day. Travel the globe through games, literature, language, art and more. Fill your passport! Grades: 2-3; $255, XCHLC 095 Section 1: 8/03-8/07, 9 am-2 pm Section 2: 8/10-8/14, 9 am-2 pm Arts & Crafts Funatics Designed to inspire kids to get creative! Projects each week will relate to the theme and will include painting, drawing and crafting. Enroll in one or more! Grades: 1-2; $255, XCHLC 080 Art in the Ocean – Sail into this artistic week with sea, sand, and surf creations. Section 1: 6/22-6/26, 9 am-2 pm Art in the City - Get creative with tall buildings, busy people, cars, trains and planes. Section 2: 7/13-7/17, 9 am-2 pm Art in the Jungle – Go on a safari as we draw, paint and craft creatures of the jungle. Section 3: 7/20-7/24, 9 am-2 pm NEW! Art in the Desert – Explore beyond the sun and sand to the curious features of the desert, its’ unique creatures, plants and places. Section 4: 7/27-7/31, 9 am-2 pm NEW! Break The Mold – Ceramics Workshop Get creative with clay. Learn proper techniques for creating hand built ceramics and use of slab, coil and pinching methods. Add artistic dash with paint, glaze, beads, stones and other decoration. Grades: 2-3, 4-6, 7-9; $255 (except for Section 1: $204 for 4 day camp), XCHLC 105 Section 1: 6/29-7/02, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 4-6 Section 2: 7/06-7/10, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 2-3 Section 3: 7/13-7/17, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 7-9 Drawing Dynamics-Watercolor Visual art begins with drawing. Develop drawing skills using watercolor pencils and watercolor crayons. Apply contour, shading and other concepts to pictures of animals, people and landscapes. A variety of art experiences each day will ensure that different subjects of personal interest can be explored in this fun and challenging workshop. Grades: 2-3, 4-6; $255 (except for Section 1: $204 for 4 day camp), XCHLC 097 Section 1: 6/29-7/02, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 2-3 Section 2: 7/27-7/31, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 4-6 Get Mixed Up - Mixed Media Combine drawing, painting, collage and assemblage to create original art forms. Unique mixed media materials may include fibers, fabrics, plastics, paper, wood, found treasures and more. Grades: 4-6, 7-9; $255, XCHLC 085 Section 1: 7/13-7/17, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 4-6 Section 2: 8/03-8/07, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 7-9 Section 3: 8/10-8/14, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 4-6 Mosaic Madness Do you have an eye for color and a willingness to get your hands dirty? Create dazzling mosaics using glass, stone, beans, seeds and ceramics. From historic pieces found in the City of Pompeii to a funky modern art form, learn, hands-on, about creating mosaic artworks. Grades: 4-6, 7-9; $255, XCHLC 082 Section 1: 7/06-7/10, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 4-6 Section 2: 7/20-7/24, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 7-9 Section 3: 7/27-7/31, 9 am- 2 pm; Grades: 4-6 NEW! Picture This – Digital Photography Basics Say cheese! Learn the fundamentals of your camera and the basics of digital photography; focus, framing and fun. Explore landscape and portrait styles indoors and out. Please bring your digital camera, camera manual, charger, memory cards, and card reader. Grades: 7-8, 9-11; $255, XCHLC 104 Section 1: 7/13-7/17, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 7-8 Section 2: 7/20-7/24, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 9-11 Section 3: 8/10-8/14, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 7-8 NEW! Sculpture Workshop Art is a three-dimensional experience. Create your own from plaster, papier mache, wire and other objects. Learn about the artwork of famous sculptors including Henry Moore, George Segal and more. Grades: 4-6; $255, XCHLC 106 Dates/Times: 7/20-7/24, 9 am-2 pm Watercolor Wonders Watercolors were a choice medium for historical and contemporary artists like Paul Cezanne, Katsushika Hokusai, Winslow Homer, and Janet Fish. How about you? Create watercolors with pencils and paints. Learn how to select brushes, prepare paper, mix colors, hold the brush and layer paint. Balance your composition and use a range of values. Create works from observation (still life and outdoors), references (photographs) and imagination. Grades: 4-6, 7-10; $255, XCHLC 083 Section 1: 8/03-8/07, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 4-6 Section 2: 8/10-8/14, 9 am-2 pm; Grades: 7-10 MusicAre You A Guitar Hero? Learn to play the guitar and write your own songs with Danny White, Jersey Shore rock musician and recording artist! Open to beginners and advanced students; beginners learn basic fundamentals including chords and scales. Those with previous experience will enhance their skills. Camp ends with a performance Guitar Hero tournament. Grades: 6-9; $425, XCHLC 057 6/22-7/02, 9 am-2 pm (2 weeks) (No camp July 3) Guitars not provided. Campers must bring their own acoustic guitars. TheaterOn-Stage Theater Gain experience and confidence through professional training in our Theater Program. The Drama section will introduce acting techniques with the use of monologues, pantomime, improvisation, scenes and plays. The Musical Theater program will concentrate on song delivery, movement, music, dancing and acting skills. Workshops throughout the 2 week program will at times incorporate both components of theater training. Please indicate your primary focus of Drama or Musical. Grades: 6-9; $460, XCHLC 077 (Musical); XCHLC 078 (Drama) 7/06-7/17, 9 am-2 pm Register now! Questions? Call 732-224-2823. |