July 7-11

Let’s Learn Digital Photography

9:00am-4:00pm

Learn the basics of digital photography. Campers will spend the first part of each day at a different outdoor site taking photos. After lunch, each camper will work on a computer at Shelburne Community School learning how Photoshop Elements can create different photographic effects. Discover how to add texture, adjust color, and create collages. Kids should bring their own digital camera and USB cords for downloading their images.

July 14-18

Mosaic and Mixed Media Sculpture

9:00am-4:00pm

Mosaic: Campers will learn the basics of mosaics such as tile preparation, grout mixtures, and even a bit of history of mosaic. Each child will have a choice about what they produce and will leave proud of their work and new skills. Table tops, planters, and garden stones are among the possibilities.

Mixed Media Sculpture: Campers will create wonderful and whimsical works of art using a wide variety of materials such as foam, hot glue, plaster, clay, papier-mâché, wood, paints and more. Children will experiment with different techniques, scales, and colors. Discover what how exciting sculpture can be!

July 21-25

Fabric Creations
and
Hand Building with Clay

9:00am-4:00pm

Fabric Creations: Using a variety of fabrics and decorations, design, cut and sew your own handbag. Experiment with tie-dying and batik (a wax-resist dyeing technique). Campers will learn the basics of sewing and plan a project from start to finish.

Hand Building with Clay: Campers will learn about the three phases of the clay process: building, firing and glazing. Using the basic methods of hand building (coil, pinch, and slab), kids will create pots, mini-tea sets, slab boxes, and ceramic rattles. Campers can then use their new skills to produce a variety of other project or gifts.

July 28-Aug.1

Imagination and Creativity in Drama

9:00am-4:00pm

No experience is necessary for this dramatic adventure. Using acting, movement and improvisation games, kids learn about creating a character in their voice and body, making a play, directing and performing. Campers have fun working together as a group, improving communication skills and building self-esteem. The week will conclude with a casual presentation for family and friends.

Aug. 4-8

Mosaic and
Hand Building with Clay

9:00am-4:00pm

See above descriptions.

Aug. 11-15

Paint, Paper, and Clay

9:00am-4:00pm

Painting and Printmaking: Using a variety of sources including still life, photographs, and nature, campers will explore the difference between acrylics, water based oils, and watercolors. Kids will experiment with an assortment of painting and printmaking techniques and create several paintings on canvas and a variety prints on paper.

Hand Building with Clay: See description above.