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youth camps:
exploring the arts series

New things are an exciting discovery at a young age, and children are natural explorers. Our one and two week art camps are journeys into new territories, creative and educational.

The Youth Exploring the Arts series is a targeted introduction to art and artistic mediums, using different mediums to educate on a wide range of art topics. Creativity and talent will be developed through exercises designed to stimulate your child's mind, in an atmosphere that is fun and safe. Explanations of materials and provisional syllabi for each camp are provided below.

The instructors for these weeks are experienced arts-educators with a background in encouraging younger minds to develop and reach their goals. Morning camps run from 8am to 12pm; afternoon camps run from 1pm to 5pm.

PricingYoung kids working with clay to make pottery

2 WEEK CAMP $430 full day/$230 half day
1 WEEK CAMP $240 full day/$130 half day
SINGLE DAY $70 full day/$35 half day

There are discounts for early enrollment, siblings, and  multiple registrations.

Youth Camp Schedule
(click camp name for a more detailed description)

6/9-6/13

am

Creativity & Concepts: Insects & Art

pm Creativity & Concepts: Festival of the Arts
[REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

6/16-6/28

am

week 1. “Mud to Mug”: Handbuilding & Sculpture/week 2. “Press & Print”: Printmaking

pm week 1. “Mud to Mug”: Handbuilding & Sculpture/week 2. “Strings & Things”: Weaving & Fabrics
[REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

 

6/30-7/4

am

Creativity & Concepts: Mask Making

pm Creativity & Concepts: What Goes Up

[REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

7/7-7/18

am

week 1. “Mud to Mug”: Intro to Handbuilding & Sculpture/week 2. “Talk to the Hand!”: Hand Puppets and Dolls

pm week 1. “Mud to Mug”: Intro to Handbuilding & Sculpture/week 2. “Happily Ever After”: Storybooks & Telling Tales
[REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

7/21-7/25

am

Creativity & Concepts: Castles & Quests

pm Creativity & Concepts: Making the Game
[REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

7/28-8/8

am

week 1. “Mud to Mug”: Intro to Handbuilding & Sculpture/week 2. “Brushes, Pencils, and Pens”: Painting & Drawing

pm week 1. “Mud to Mug”: Intro to Handbuilding & Sculpture/week 2. “Up in the Air”: Mobiles & Dreamcatchers
[REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

8/11-8/22

am

week 1. “Mud to Mug”: Intro to Handbuilding & Sculpture/week 2. “Be(ad) Yourself”: Bead Jewelry

pm week 1. “Mud to Mug”: Intro to Handbuilding & Sculpture/week 2. “Bits & Pieces”: Found-Object Art
[REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

8/25-8/29

am

Creativity & Concepts: Paper-Mβchι

pm Creativity & Concepts: Calligraphy & Illumniation
[REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

To guarantee quality of instruction, art camps have age and enrollment limits. Enrollment available on a first come/first serve basis. Children will be under adult supervision at all times. Fees include all supplies and usage fees for the duration of camps.

Creativity & Concepts Camps

Designed to teach art in conjunction with another medium, Creativity & Concepts camps are thematically based classes that explore specific themes. Below is a list of the focus of each of these camps, along with a brief description of material covered.

Insects & Art: The insect world, basic biology, and natural materials are the focus of the class. Students will design and build projects, culminating in a "bug city" using a variety of natural materials.6/11 am  [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Festival of the Arts: Creating, displaying, and selling unique art work is the focus of this class. By special request, this class is offered for young people planning on participating in children's day at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and other shows. 6/11 pm [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Mask Making: The history and significance of masks in history and various cultures will be explored, and students will learn different techniques for building masks for decoration and use at Halloween. 7/2 am [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

What Goes Up:  The history and physics of flight will be explored during this class. Students will learn how to design and build various flying pieces of art, including model planes and racing kites, as well as why they fly. 7/2 pm [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Castles & Quests: Chivalric history and significance will be explored during the course of this class, and students will participate in various projects culminating in the building of their very own model castle, using period construction techniques. 7/23 am [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Making the Game: The idea of games (board, card, & sports), competition, and math (shh! don't tell the kids) is the focus of this class. Students will create (and play) a variety of different games, and learn strategy and statistics through them. 7/23 pm [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Paper-Mβchι: The creation of durable sculpture and artistic items will be explored during the course of this class, as well as the history of the medium and its variants. The class begins with simple projects and culminates with a masterwork project using an armiture. 8/27 am [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Calligraphy & Illumination: The history of calligraphy and other decorative writing forms will be discussed in this class. Students will learn how to create, embellish, and complete calligraphic documents. 8/27 pm [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Each half-day youth camp is divided into five activity periods, with a welcoming activity (a short, creative or preparatory exercise), two structured art activities/instruction periods, a supervised outdoor break or field trip, and a farewell activity (similar to welcome activities).

 Back to Schedule... Frequently Asked Questions...

 Syllabus is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change based on weather, theme, and other factors without notice.

"Talk to the Hand!" Hand Puppets and Dolls

Children will learn how to design, plan, and execute hand puppets, dolls, and marionettes (older children).

MONDAY Planning the project/materials and their uses/glazing (when appropriate)
TUESDAY Planning the project (sketches)/construction techniques/begin project
WEDNESDAY Sculpture/adding elements/painting
THURSDAY Making clothing/finish projects/story time with characters
FRIDAY Finishing projects/Preparation for Parents' Reception/Parents' reception

Each half-day youth camp is divided into five activity periods, with a welcoming activity (a short, creative or preparatory exercise), two structured art activities/instruction periods, a supervised outdoor break or field trip, and a farewell activity (similar to welcome activities). 7/9 am [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Please Note: This is one week of a two week camp, allowing for the firing AND glazing of ceramic pieces, as well as another theme and artistic medium. To schedule this week only please call 814.237.1982 after placing your registration, and review our frequently asked question page for details. Morning/Afternoon activities vary.

 Back to Schedule... Frequently Asked Questions...

 Syllabus is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change based on weather, theme, and other factors without notice.

“Brushes, Pencils, and Pens”: Painting & Drawing

Children will learn basic techniques of two dimensional art and the means of producing paintings and drawings.

MONDAY Sketching with pencil/lines and shadow/glazing (when appropriate)
TUESDAY Perspective, shape, line drawings/reproducing images (older children)/colored pencils (younger children)
WEDNESDAY Painting with acrylics/brushes and effects
THURSDAY Using ink/colors/refining sketches
FRIDAY Finishing projects/Preparation for Parents' Reception/Parents' reception

Each half-day youth camp is divided into five activity periods, with a welcoming activity (a short, creative or preparatory exercise), two structured art activities/instruction periods, a supervised outdoor break or field trip, and a farewell activity (similar to welcome activities). 7/30 am [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Please Note: This is one week of a two week camp, allowing for the firing AND glazing of ceramic pieces, as well as another theme and artistic medium. To schedule this week only please call 814.237.1982 after placing your registration, and review our frequently asked question page for details. Morning/Afternoon activities vary.

 Back to Schedule... Frequently Asked Questions...

 Syllabus is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change based on weather, theme, and other factors without notice.

“Mud to Mug”: Handbuilding & Sculpture

Children will learn basic techniques of handbuilding with clay, including pinching, coiling, slabs, and sculptural techniques.

MONDAY Intro to clay/pinch pots/slipping and scoring
TUESDAY Making coils/coil pots/knitting
WEDNESDAY Continue coil pots (older children)/making shapes with slabs
THURSDAY Making creatures with clay/decoration/building with slabs
FRIDAY Finishing clay projects/firing

Each half-day youth camp is divided into five activity periods, with a welcoming activity (a short, creative or preparatory exercise), two structured art activities/instruction periods, a supervised outdoor break or field trip, and a farewell activity (similar to welcome activities).6/18 [REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY] 7/9 [REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY] 7/30 [REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY] 8/13 [REGISTER AM] [REGISTER PM] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Please Note: This is one week of a two week camp, allowing for the firing AND glazing of ceramic pieces, as well as another theme and artistic medium. To schedule this week only please call 814.237.1982 after placing your registration, and review our frequently asked question page for details. Morning/Afternoon activities vary.

 Back to Schedule... Frequently Asked Questions...

 Syllabus is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change based on weather, theme, and other factors without notice.

“Press & Print”: Printmaking

Children will learn basic techniques of making prints and stamps using a variety of materials to create compositional works.

MONDAY Glazing (when appropriate)/stamps and ink/making simple prints with fruits and vegetables
TUESDAY Drawing forms/shapes & color/making pictures with stamps
WEDNESDAY Stamping with rubber/designing a t-shirt/making a t-shirt
THURSDAY Class project: making a banner/embellishing prints with painting, pencil, and ink
FRIDAY Finishing projects/Preparation for Parents' Reception/Parents' reception

Each half-day youth camp is divided into five activity periods, with a welcoming activity (a short, creative or preparatory exercise), two structured art activities/instruction periods, a supervised outdoor break or field trip, and a farewell activity (similar to welcome activities). 6/18 am [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Please Note: This is one week of a two week camp, allowing for the firing AND glazing of ceramic pieces, as well as another theme and artistic medium. To schedule this week only please call 814.237.1982 after placing your registration, and review our frequently asked question page for details. Morning/Afternoon activities vary.

 Back to Schedule... Frequently Asked Questions...

 Syllabus is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change based on weather, theme, and other factors without notice.

“Strings & Things”: Weaving & Fabrics

Children will learn basic techniques of making simple pieces from yarn and cloth, including the potential for functional items of clothing.

MONDAY Glazing (when appropriate)/finger weaving/knitting
TUESDAY Making cardboard looms/weaving/continued knitting
WEDNESDAY Continuing weaving and knitting projects/planning larger projects (sketching and painting)
THURSDAY Larger weaving projects/incorporating found objects/begin class project
FRIDAY Finishing projects/Preparation for Parents' Reception/Parents' reception

Each half-day youth camp is divided into five activity periods, with a welcoming activity (a short, creative or preparatory exercise), two structured art activities/instruction periods, a supervised outdoor break or field trip, and a farewell activity (similar to welcome activities). 6/18pm [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Please Note: This is one week of a two week camp, allowing for the firing AND glazing of ceramic pieces, as well as another theme and artistic medium. To schedule this week only please call 814.237.1982 after placing your registration, and review our frequently asked question page for details. Morning/Afternoon activities vary.

 Back to Schedule... Frequently Asked Questions...

Syllabus is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change based on weather, theme, and other factors without notice.

“Happily Ever After”: Storybooks & Telling Tales

Children will learn how to construct, illustrate, and write their own storybooks, as well as simple narrative structure.

MONDAY Glazing (when appropriate)/making books/telling stories (creating a story)
TUESDAY Creating characters/drawing and painting characters
WEDNESDAY Penmanship (calligraphy for older children)/ writing stories/choosing the right word
THURSDAY Continuing to work on books/embellishing pages
FRIDAY Finishing projects/Preparation for Parents' Reception/Parents' reception

Each half-day youth camp is divided into five activity periods, with a welcoming activity (a short, creative or preparatory exercise), two structured art activities/instruction periods, a supervised outdoor break or field trip, and a farewell activity (similar to welcome activities). 7/9 pm. [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Please Note: This is one week of a two week camp, allowing for the firing AND glazing of ceramic pieces, as well as another theme and artistic medium. To schedule this week only please call 814.237.1982 after placing your registration, and review our frequently asked question page for details. Morning/Afternoon activities vary.

 Back to Schedule... Frequently Asked Questions...

Syllabus is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change based on weather, theme, and other factors without notice.

“Bits & Pieces”: Found-Object Art & Collage

Children will learn how to identify, gather, plan, and incorporate found objects into two and three dimensional compositions. Children will learn basic collage techniques to create two-dimensional and three dimensional pieces.

MONDAY Glazing (when appropriate)/discussions of found objects/create themes and begin finding objects
TUESDAY Found object art from nature/creating collages from leaves, grasses, sticks, etc.
WEDNESDAY Planning larger projects (sketching)/group projects
THURSDAY Sculpture from household objects/ create three dimensional diarama
FRIDAY Finishing projects/Preparation for Parents' Reception/Parents' reception

Each half-day youth camp is divided into five activity periods, with a welcoming activity (a short, creative or preparatory exercise), two structured art activities/instruction periods, a supervised outdoor break or field trip, and a farewell activity (similar to welcome activities).8/13pm [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Please Note: This is one week of a two week camp, allowing for the firing AND glazing of ceramic pieces, as well as another theme and artistic medium. To schedule this week only please call 814.237.1982 after placing your registration, and review our frequently asked question page for details. Morning/Afternoon activities vary.

 Back to Schedule... Frequently Asked Questions...

SSyllabus is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change based on weather, theme, and other factors without notice.

“Up in the Air”: Mobiles & Dreamcatchers

Children will learn how to identify, gather, plan, and incorporate found objects into two and three dimensional compositions.

MONDAY Glazing (when appropriate)/discussions of mobiles, and dreamcatchers
TUESDAY Sketch plans for dream catchers/create dreamcatchers
WEDNESDAY Discussion of mobiles (gravity)/planning larger projects (sketching)/group projects
THURSDAY Create objects to place on mobiles/ assemble mobiles
FRIDAY Finishing projects/Preparation for Parents' Reception/Parents' reception

Each half-day youth camp is divided into five activity periods, with a welcoming activity (a short, creative or preparatory exercise), two structured art activities/instruction periods, a supervised outdoor break or field trip, and a farewell activity (similar to welcome activities). 7/30 pm [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Please Note: This is one week of a two week camp, allowing for the firing AND glazing of ceramic pieces, as well as another theme and artistic medium. To schedule this week only please call 814.237.1982 after placing your registration, and review our frequently asked question page for details. Morning/Afternoon activities vary.

 Back to Schedule... Frequently Asked Questions...

Syllabus is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change based on weather, theme, and other factors without notice.

“Be(ad) Yourself”: Bead Jewelry

Children will learn how to create  beads and different styles of beaded jewlery

MONDAY Glazing (when appropriate)/discussions of types of beads and styles of jewlery
TUESDAY Sketch designs for jewelry using beads/assemble jewelry
WEDNESDAY Pendants and barrettes/painting beads
THURSDAY Weaving with beads/wirewrapping (older children)
FRIDAY Finishing projects/Preparation for Parents' Reception/Parents' reception

Each half-day youth camp is divided into five activity periods, with a welcoming activity (a short, creative or preparatory exercise), two structured art activities/instruction periods, a supervised outdoor break or field trip, and a farewell activity (similar to welcome activities). 8/13am [REGISTER] [REGISTER FULL DAY]

Please Note: This is one week of a two week camp, allowing for the firing AND glazing of ceramic pieces, as well as another theme and artistic medium. To schedule this week only please call 814.237.1982 after placing your registration, and review our frequently asked question page for details. Morning/Afternoon activities vary.

 Back to Schedule... Frequently Asked Questions...

Syllabus is provided for informational purposes only, and is subject to change based on weather, theme, and other factors without notice.