School will soon be out for summer. Do you know where your children will be? In addition to trips to the beach and lazy days at the pool (or in front of a TV or PC screen!), give them the opportunity to do something different and enriching this summer.
Many Central Florida organizations offer summer camps or art programs that inspire and educate children of all ages—and they’re fun. They give kids an opportunity to express themselves in different ways. And the self-discovery, self-confidence that the kids learn can last a lifetime.
City of Casselberry Art House
Summer is cool at the Art House when the Art Academy Summer Camp classes start June 9th. Sessions are M-F, 9:00 am to noon. Children will learn exciting techniques in sculpting, painting, printmaking, bookmaking, ceramics, drawing and more. Classes are taught by certified art educators in Seminole County, and each week session will feature a different art experience. Sign up for one weekly session or the entire summer. (No classes Friday, July 4th.)
Mixed Media June 9-13
Ceramics June 16-20
Bookmaking & Print-Making June 23-27
Sculpture June 30-July3
Arts & Crafts July 7-11
Painting July 14-18
Sculpture II July 21-25
Drawing July 28-Aug. 1
Drawing II Aug. 4-8 (Charcoal)
Cost (includes materials): $65/week for residents, $85/week for non-residents. Bring a snack and a drink for the midday break. Register at the Parks and Recreation Office, 125 E. Melody Lane, 407.262.7720. http://activenet.active.com/casselberryparksandrec
City of Casselberry Art House
125 E. Melody Lane, Casselberry
407.262.7720
http://www.casselberry.org/index.asp?nid=354
Creadlé School of Art
One- and two-week sessions for kids 5 (post-K) through 18 runs June 9 to August 7. Central Florida’s original Art Camp provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of art- making as each young artist learns from real artists in real studios. Students are placed in one of four groups of up to 13 according to their completed grade level:
Post-kindergarten through Grade 2:
One week of half-days filled with painting, sculpture and ceramic projects. Students take three classes a day in sculpture, clay art, painting and drawing, with a 10-minute break between classes. $160 for Crealdé members, $180 non-members. Monday through Friday; choose morning or afternoon sessions.
Session 1: June 9-13, 9:00 am to 11:45 am.
Session 2: June 9-13, or 1:00 pm to 3:45 pm.
Grades 3 through 8:
Two-week sessions of whole days that include classes in painting, printmaking, photography, ceramics and sculpture. $370 Crealdé members, $390 non-members. Monday through Thursday. All sessions 9:00 am to 4:45 pm Supervision provided until 5:00 pm.
Session 4: June 16-19 and June 23- 26
Session 5: June 30 - July 3 and July 7–10
Session 6: July 14 - 17 and July 21–24
Session 7: July 28 - 31 and August 4–7
Advanced Art Studio for High Schoolers
Students who completed 8th grade or more have the opportunity to concentrate on one medium exclusively for one week. Based on the nationally recognized Advanced Placement Studio Art Program. $210 Crealdé members, $230 non-members.
All media are offered during Session 3: June 9-13, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Photography: Using Crealde’s 35mm cameras and darkroom, explore composition, light, balance, rhythm and proportion. Develop and print your negatives, and learn alternative methods of photography.
Painting: Acrylics and watercolor. Learn paint-handling, color-mixing, and traditional and experimental approaches to painting.
Wheelthrowing: Use the potter’s wheel to become skilled at centering clay, opening and throwing small cylinders. Learn to trim, finish and decorate; learn glazes and how to fire clay creations in the kiln.
Crealdé School of Art
600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; 407.671.1886;
crealde.org.
Gallery on First
Gallery on First offers kids age 8-16 an opportunity to spend a week learning about the world while working alongside artist Cherie Dacko in a fun, inspiring atmosphere.
Crafts from Around the World June 9-13, 9:30am-12:30pm. Ages 7-12. Cost: $85/week
Explore cultures and create crafts from around the world: kabuki masks, scrolls, Indian Madhubani paintings, origami and more. Materials included.
More Fun with Folk Art July 7-11, 9:30am-12:30pm. Ages 7-12. Cost: $85/week
Create wonderful folk-art projects based on the styles of five Southern folk artists. Kids will use everyday objects such as bottle caps, wood scraps, pine cones, popsicle sticks, costume jewelry, etc. Materials included,
Beginning Drawing for Teens July 14-18, 1:00–4:00pm. Ages 13-16. Cost: $85/week
Using conte and charcoal on paper, children will experiment with sketching techniques including blind contour, volume and gesture drawing. Students will bring their own supplies (a materials list will be provided).
Beginning Painting for Teens July 21-25, 1:00-4:00pm. Ages 13-16. Cost: $85/week
This class will expand students’ knowledge of design, color mixing and brush techniques, as well as experimenting with new techniques, focusing on realism, representation, and personal interpretation. Students will bring subject matter from home to work on for each class (a favorite photo, an item for a still life, etc.) and their own supplies (a materials list will be provided).
Gallery on First
211 E. First St., Sanford; 407.323.2774
galleryonfirst.com.
Orange County Regional History Center
Superheroes, soldiers, snakes, and more!
A schedule of exciting summer camps for kids age 5 to 11. Children can learn about other real-life and make-believe superheroes, examine bugs and slugs, or learn about life as a young American woman at different times in history. All classes: 9:00am-3:00pm (early drop-off at 7:30am upon request). $100 members; $125 non-members. Extended day to 5:30pm. for an additional $10/day.June 9-13; June 30-July 3; July 21-25
Bugs and Slugs (K-1st grade)
Get the buzz on bugs! Learn why many of them are our best friends. Discover the importance of life in the undergrowth, and get familiar with the small creatures that share our world. Creepy Crawly (Grades 2-3) Take a trip through the world of snakes, turtles, frogs, lizards, spiders and more, and see what makes them unique.
Wild Thing! (Grades 4-5)
Discover the difference between reptiles and amphibians, and tame and wild animals. June 16-20; July 7-11; July 28- August 1Imagination Station (K-Grade 1)
From the luck of the leprechauns to the mysteries of the mermaid, explore the world of myths, fairy tales and folklore, with stories from many cultures.
Superheroes (Grades 2-3)
From make-believe to real-life, learn what makes a hero. Explore the courage of superheroes and modern-day heroes, and meet historic heroes from our own community.
The Making of Superheroes (Grades 4-5)
Like the mythological heroes of ancient Greece, comic book heroes have become a symbol of American history, culture and folklore. June 23-27; July 14-18; August 4-8
Girls of America (K-Grade 5)
Journey back in time and live the lives of young American women through cooking, crafts and games from Colonial times, the Great American Frontier, the Civil War, the Victorian era, the Great Depression, and World War II.
A Soldier’s Life (K-Grade 5)
March through history and learn about soldiers through the ages. Join the ranks as you uncover the lives of a Roman soldier, a Viking warrior, a Continental Army soldier during the Revolutionary War, and others.
Orange County Regional History Center
65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando; 407.836.8580;
thehistorycenter.org/education
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Seminole Community College
Summer Youth ProgramsSummer courses for children age 8-15 begins June 9 at SCC’s Heathrow, Oviedo and Sanford/Lake Mary Campuses. Subjects include digital photography, magic instruction, interior decorating and Spanish.
For information: 407.708.2121
scc-fl.edu/communityeducation
Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
Camp based on audition/acting techniques, music and dance, costumes, sets and props. Kids get involved in all levels of theater production: costumes, acting, sets, music, props, and audition technique. No acting or singing experience required. Intense but fun! With an end-of-camp production. Class size limited to 25 spaces.
Kindergarten through 4th Grade:
1-week camp, July 7–11, 9:00am–4:00pm. Cost: $225
5th Grade through 11th Grade:
2-week camp, July 14–25, 9:00am–4:00pm. Cost: $400
Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
203 S. Magnolia Ave., downtown Sanford; 407.321.8111
WayneDenschPerformingArtsCenter.com
Sweetwater Summer Day Camp
June 9–Aug.1, M-F 9:00am-3:00 pm Children’s camp for kids age 3 to entering 6th grade; middle school summer camp for 7th and 8th graders. Daily activities include art, music, science, dance, computer activities, and romp & roll, plus the facility’s swimming pool, and canoeing on Lake Brantley.
Staff includes professional educators in athletics, com-puter, dance, music, art, theater, aquatics and early childhood education.
Sweetwater Episcopal Academy
251 E. Lake Brantley Dr., Longwood; 407.788.CAMP (2267)
sweetwaterdaycamp.org
1st Choice Behavorial Solutions, Inc.
This camp is for children 18 months through age 10 who have language delays, Autism Spectrum Disorders and ADHD. A formal diagnosis is not needed. Siblings and non-disabled children are also welcome and encouraged to attend (same rates). Children are grouped by age and ability; ratio is four children to one adult. Each week, a special community helper—police, firefighters, zookeepers and the like—will attend camp as a come-to-us field trip. Activities include one-on-one time with a behavior analyst, group games, arts and crafts, physical play, imagination-building, language encouragement sessions, circle-time activities and more. Staff consists of board-certified behavior analysts, licensed special and general education teachers, pre-school teachers and volunteers, most with Masters degrees or better.
Weekly (M–F) June 9-August 18. Half day: 9:00am-12:30pm or 1:00- 4:30pm. Full day: 9:00am-4:30pm. Extended day/late pick-up available. Minimum enrollment: one week. $135/week for half days, $270/week for full days. Discount for more than 1 child from the same family enrolled: $10 off per week per child.1st
Choice Behavior Solutions Sanford; 407.413.9550
1CBSolutions.com
Orlando Science Center
Summer camp at the Orlando Science Center is designed to entertain, amaze and educate kids. Campers will see science from a completely different perspective.
Programs, K through Grade 6:
Take Off: All about how we travel.
Ocean Explorers: Dedicated to learning about the ocean.
Super Structures: Engineering secrets behind building skyscrapers and other structures.
Mystery Solvers: The science behind super-sleuthing.
Science Academies, Grades 7-9:
Training in areas such as Web design, aviation and robotics.All classes: 9:00am-4:15pm. Drop-off as early as 7:30am; pick-up as late as 6:00pm. (Early and late care are included. Additional fees after 6:00pm.) Full-day: $185 OSC members, $205 non-members. Half-day: $105 OSC members, $115 non-members.
Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St., Orlando; 407.514.2112
osc.org
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