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Summer in the Arts Camps
@ Arcola Church

July 24 - 28, 2023
Registration now open!

We're so excited to welcome children, youth, and adults to a week full of art, rhythm, instruments, singing, dancing, and more, at Summer in the Arts Camp! Summer in the Arts at Arcola Church encompasses FOUR performing and visual arts camps for rising 3rd graders through adults, lead by a staff of professional musicians, artists, and teachers, who pass on their genuine love of their crafts to their campers and students. Scholarships are available - see below for details. 

Camp Descriptions

Exploring the Arts Camp (Rising 3rd-6th Graders)
9am - 4pm, Camp Showcase Friday @ 4:15pm

Campers will explore the basics of performing and visual arts by rotating between daily core classes in art, rhythm, voice, and instruments. In the afternoon, students will have the opportunity to attend the electives that they chose before camp (selections take place in June), which include drama, dance, guitar, ukulele, photography, and strings, and more! Fun outdoor games and camp traditions like water day are also scattered throughout the week. NEW - Before and after care available!

Exploring the Arts Camp

Musical Drama Camp (Rising 7th-12th Graders)
Performing Matilda Jr.
9am - 4pm, plus a workshop and auditions (4-6pm)
Performances: Friday, July 28 @ 7pm, Saturday July 29 @ 11am 

Campers will integrate all the elements of showcasing a musical theatre production at this full day drama camp! Guided by musical theater teachers and experienced performers through two half-day workshops and a camp week of rehearsals, campers will prepare and perform at the showcase at the end of the week. In the afternoon, students will also participate in elective classes and fun camp activities. NEW - Before and after care available!

Musical Drama Camp

Orchestra Adventures Camp (Rising 6th - 12th Graders)
9am - 4pm, Camp Showcase Friday @ 4:15pm

New this year! Campers will spend the morning in their chosen beginner or intermediate/advanced path on their violin, viola, or cello. In the afternoon, students will have the opportunity to attend the electives that they chose before camp (selections take place in June), which include drama, dance, guitar, ukulele, photography, and more! Fun outdoor games and camp traditions like water day are also scattered throughout the week. NEW - Before and after care available! 

Orchestra Adventures Camp

Evening Arts for Adults and High Schoolers

Our evening camp is offered for adults and high schoolers who have always wanted to explore new artistic endeavors through art, singing, or learning to play an instrument. Class offerings include art, beginning/intermediate guitar, learning to read music, and more! Class times are held in the evenings to accommodate daytime work schedules.

Evening Arts

Photos from Exploring the Arts Camp 2022

Photos from the Musical Drama Camp's Production of Into the Woods Jr.

Meet The Directors

Tianna Durbin, Summer in the Arts Director

Tianna and her co-director Jenn Roberts were both inspired to craft a summer camp with a focus on performing and visual arts about 8 years ago. It is the value of how various art forms impact our lives and just make everything better. I recognize the benefit of the arts and the connection to our souls. I lead an arts camp because I want everyone, regardless of age, to experience the richness and quality of life that the arts ushers in. Everyone has the potential and capability to be an artist--it is part of our soul work. Everyone is an artist!

Jennifer Roberts, Summer in the Arts Co-Director

Tianna and I are so excited for another year of Summer in the Arts!  Our goal is to inspire artists of all ages to discover their creativity through the performing and visual arts.  My hope is that our students have a lot of fun while learning new skills that improve the quality of their lives.  I'm inspired each year by hearing our students'  laughter and seeing their joyful smiles! I look forward to meeting new campers this summer and greeting those that have returned year after year. 

 

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for campers with financial need. Please contact Carole Salgado for an application.