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Mar. 11 2008 4:47 pm
Camps for your little artists:
Cave Creek
Summer Art Studio: For ages: Grade 7-Adult. June 9-19. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Art classes for students, from middle school to adult, include printmaking, sculpture, ceramics and photography. Presented by the Sonoran Arts League. Cactus Shadows High School, 5802 E. Dove Valley Road, Cave Creek. $50-$350. www.sonoranartsleague.org. 480-575-6624.
Chandler
Ballet Intensive: For ages: 10-18. June 2-27. Training includes ballet technique, pointe/variations, pirouette/batterie pilates, modern and jazz. Price is per week. Yen-Li Chen Ballet School, 635 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. $60-$270. www.yenlichen.com. 480-786-8820.
Princess Camp: For ages: 5-9. June 2-27. Students learn dance styles and techniques. Price is per week. Yen-Li Chen Ballet School, 635 S. Alma School Road, Chandler. $60-$270. www.yenlichen.com. 480-786-8820.
Summer Camps at Olpin Art Center: For ages: 5-18. 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Learn to work with a variety of artistic mediums including painting, polymer clay and sculpture. Classes are taught by experienced artists. Sessions 8:30-11:30 a.m., noon-3 p.m. 3-6 p.m. Dates to be announced. Olpin Art Center, 141 W. Boston St., Chandler. $225-$115. www.olpinartcenter.com. 480-812-8202.
Gilbert
Dance Dynamics: For ages: Kindergarten-Grade 8. June 16-20. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The comprehensive week of dance includes learning a variety of genres. Class Act Performing Arts Academy, 511 W. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert. $245. www.classactperformingarts.com. 480-507-1898.
Drawing and Cartoon Camp: For ages: 6-12. June 2-July 18. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Participants learn foundational art skills. Sessions: June 2-6. June 23-27 and July 14-18. Lifetime Fitness, 381 E. Warner Road, Gilbert. $135-$169. www.lifetimefitness.com. 480-892-5020.
Summer Art Academy: For grades: 1-12. June 2-26. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sculpture, clay, jewelry, cartooning, painting and drawing classes. Price is per class, held Monday-Thursday. One- and two-week sessions available. E-mail rich40@cox.net. New Hope Community Church, 1380 E. Guadalupe Road, Gilbert. $55. http://members.cox.net/rich40. 480-892-1581.
Young Picassos - Art Camp : For ages: 6-12. June 9-13. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Campers paint, work with clay, draw and learn about the art world. Sessions: June 9-13 and July 21-25. Lifetime Fitness, 381 E. Warner Road, Gilbert. $135-$169. www.lifetimefitness.com. 480-892-5020.
Glendale
Can You Draw an Apple? With Your Eyes Closed?: For ages: 14-18. July 28-31. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. A drawing workshop that uses both traditional and experimental exercises to enhance skills. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. In the fruit-packing shed. Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. $0. www.glendaleaz.com/library. 623-930-3755.
Four Days of Folk Art and Storytelling: For ages: 6-9. June 30-July 3. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids create art to use in conjunction with storytelling. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. In the fruit-packing shed. Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. $0. www.glendaleaz.com/library. 623-930-3755.
Recycle-Re-use-Re-create: For ages: 14-18. July 21-24. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore the mixed-media world. Using materials already existing in some context, the class recreates them. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. In the fruit-packing shed. Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. $0. www.glendaleaz.com/library. 623-930-3755.
Write and Illustrate Your Own Book: For ages: 10-12. Aug. 4-7. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn about character development, and write and illustrate pages to create a completed book. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. In the fruit-packing shed. Sahuaro Ranch Park, 9802 N. 59th Ave., Glendale. $0. www.glendaleaz.com/library. 623-930-3755.
Goodyear
Young Picassos - Art Camp : For ages: 6-12. May 27-June 13. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Campers paint, use clay, draw and learn more about the art world. Sessions: June 2-6 and July 21-25. Lifetime Fitness Palm Valley, 4540 W. McDowell Road, Goodyear. $225-$281. www.lifetimefitness.com. 623-536-9595.
Mesa
Summer Stock. Actors Workshop: For ages: 8-18. June 16-20. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Intensive training for actors who wish to improve their skills and get on-stage experience. Participants will perform a show at the end of the workshop. La Musique Academy, 7440 E. Main St. Suite 10, Mesa. $247. www.actorsyouththeatre.org. 480-807-4055.
Paradise Valley
Digital Filmmaking: For grades: 5-9. June 9-27. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Watch movies and discuss character development to aid in creating characters for short films made with digital camcorders. Sessions: June 9-13. June 16-20. June 23-27. Tesseract School, 4800 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Paradise Valley. $240 per week. www.tesseractschool.org. 480-991-1770. ext. 126.
Imagine That! Summer Camp - Art Through Literature: Bookart: For ages: 4-6. June 2-July 10. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Use literature to inspire art projects. Sessions: Mondays-Thursdays June 2-June 19 and June 23-July 10. Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. $165. www.imaginethatsummercamp.com. 480-570-5234.
Imagine That! Summer Camp - Artsmart: For age: 4. June 2-July 10. 9 a.m.-noon. Stories are brought to life through science, art and cooking activities. Sessions: Mondays-Thursdays June 2-June 19 and June 23-July 10. Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. $225. www.imaginethatsummercamp.com. 480-570-5234.
Imagine That! Summer Camp - Clayerrific: For grades: 3-6. June 2-July 10. 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Make handmade ceramic clay works, have them fired, and paint them. Sessions: Mondays-Thursdays June 2-June 19 and June 23-July 10. Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. $165. www.imaginethatsummercamp.com. 480-570-5234.
Imagine That! Summer Camp - The Arts Camp: A Mini Series: For grades: 2-6. June 2-July 10. 9 a.m.-noon. Use watercolors, tissue paper, ceramic clay, mosaics and abstracts to create masterpieces. Sessions: Mondays-Thursdays June 2-19 and June 23-July 10. Paradise Valley United Methodist Church, 4455 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley. $225. www.imaginethatsummercamp.com. 480-570-5234.
Shining Stars: For grades: 1-4. June 9-27. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Explore music, dance, and theater. Tesseract School, 4800 E. Doubletree Ranch Road, Paradise Valley. $240 per week. www.tesseractschool.org. 480-991-1770. Ext. 126.
Phoenix
Art Camp: For ages: 6-18. July 14-18. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Learn about composers and their compositions through specialized art projects, interactive activities and singing. Music Maker Workshops, 3233 E. Chandler Blvd., Phoenix. $120. www.musicmakerworkshops.com. 480-706-1224.
ARTS Camp: For ages: Kindergarten-Grade 10. June 16-22. 12:15 p.m.-5:15 p.m. Kids choose from more than 40 elective music, performing, visual and media arts classes. All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N. Seventh St., Phoenix. $60-$75. www.allsaintsphoenix.org. 602-866-9191.
Michael's Arts and Crafts Camp: For ages: 5-12. June 2-Aug. 7. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Kids do arts and craft projects. Sessions: June 2-5. June 16-19. June 30-July 3. July 14-17. July 21-25. Aug. 4-7. Kids do arts and craft projects. Michael's, 4727 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix. $8-$10 per day. 602-765-3032.
Shemesh Day Camp - Camp Amanut: For grades: 2-6. June 2-27. 9 a.m.-noon. Explore fine-arts mediums.from paint to colored pencil. Also includes acting, singing and dancing. Pardes Jewish Day School, 3916 E. Paradise Lane, Phoenix. $156. www.jccsummercamps.org. 480-634-4949.
Summer Intensive Dance Workshop and International Ballet Master Repertoire Week: For ages: 3-18. May 28-July 2. Study ballet technique and variations from classical and contemporary repertoire. Times to be announced. Fees start at $50. Arizona School of Classical Ballet, 20820 N. 25th Place. Suite 110-112, Phoenix. $50. www.azclassicalballet.com. 602-494-3400.
Prescott
Art Attack: For grades: 4-6. June 15-July 25. Activities include origami, ceramics, mobile-making, beading and making candles. Girl Scouts residential camp. Sessions: June 15-20 and July 20-25. Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott National Forest, Prescott. $275. www.girlscoutsaz.org. 602-253-6359.
Arts & Media Camp: For ages: 13-16. June 22-28. Learn to create art by sculpting, ceramics, digital photography and filming. Camp Sky-Y, 5725 S. Senator Highway, Prescott. $595. www.azycamps.org. 1-800-660-1385.
Come Clay Around: For grades: 4-6. June 8-27. In addition to general camp activities, learn how to use clay to make figurines, pots and tile. Girl Scouts residential camp. Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott National Forest, Prescott. $275. www.girlscoutsaz.org. 602-253-6359.
Creation Craze: For grades: 8-12. July 6-18. Make a candle, try wood burning, make a pinch pot and beads out of clay, make jewelry, paint, draw, stencil and create a master project of your choice. Girl Scouts residential camp. Sessions: July 6-11 and July 13-18. Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott National Forest, Prescott. $495. www.girlscoutsaz.org. 602-253-6359.
Dancin' Diva: For grades: 4-6. June 15-July 11. Learn dance style such as jazz and hip-hop as well as cheerleading moves. Concludes with a dance party and performance. Girl Scouts residential camp. Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott National Forest, Prescott. $275. www.girlscoutsaz.org. 602-253-6359.
Get Your Groove On: For grades: 6-8. June 8-July 25. In addition to general camp activities, guests choreograph, practice and perform for the whole camp. Styles include modern, hula, salsa and line dancing. Girl Scouts residential camp. Sessions: June 8-13. July 6-11. July 13-18 and July 20-25. Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott National Forest, Prescott. $275. www.girlscoutsaz.org. 602-253-6359.
Pins and Needles: For grades: 8-12. June 22-27. Fashion and design activities include making clothes and accessories. Girl Scouts residential camp. Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott National Forest, Prescott. $275. www.girlscoutsaz.org. 602-253-6359.
Potter's Heaven: For grades: 8-12. July 6-18. Spend time in the Zuni Ceramics Studio making pinch pots, coil pots and lidded boxes. Learn glazing techniques and how to use the wheel. Girl Scouts residential camp. Sessions: July 6-11 and July 13-18. Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott National Forest, Prescott. $495. www.girlscoutsaz.org. 602-253-6359.
Wheel It: For grades: 6-8. June 15-July 25. In addition to general camp activities, learn how to throw a pot on the wheel, sculpting techniques and how to fire and glaze ceramic pieces. Girl Scouts residential camp. Sessions: June 15-20 and July 20-25. Willow Springs Program Center, Prescott National Forest, Prescott. $275. www.girlscoutsaz.org. 602-253-6359.
Scottsdale
Act On-Camera Saturday Summer Workshops: For ages: 7-17. June 14-July 26. 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Camp includes TV commercials, script analysis, acting games, cold readings and audition techniques. Times available are 12:30-2:30 p.m. 2:30-4:30 p.m., and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Two sessions: June 14. 21 and 28; and July 12. 19 and 26. Theater 168, 7117 E. McDowell Road, Scottsdale. $240-$450. www.phxfilminstitute.com. 480-922-9267.
Art Camp: For ages: 7-18. June 2-13. 10 a.m.-noon. Work with abstract collages, still lifes and other art forms on weekdays. Scottsdale Congregational United Church of Christ, 4425 N. Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale. $400. www.scucc.com. 480-946-9900 or 602-790-3815.
Art for Kids and Teens: For ages: 6-18. June 2-Aug. 1. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Discover new ways to express yourself through sketching, painting and sculpting in professional artists' studios. Pricing based on length of camp and camper's age. Scottsdale Artists' School, 3720 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale. $265-$450. www.scottsdaleartschool.org. 480-990-1422.
Club Brio Fine Arts Center Summer Camp: For ages: 5-7. June 9-July 31. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Make fine arts and crafts. Supplies and snacks provided. Sessions are: June 9-July 3 and July 7-31 Mondays-Thursdays. BRIO Fine Arts Center, 8340 E. Raintree Court. Suite C-6, Scottsdale. $400. www.briofinearts.com. 480-941-8310.
Club Brio Fine Arts Center Summer Camp: For ages: 8-11. June 9-July 31. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Make fine arts and crafts. Supplies and snacks provided. Sessions are: June 9-July 3 and July 7-31 Mondays-Thursdays. BRIO Fine Arts Center, 8340 E. Raintree Court. Suite C-6, Scottsdale. $400. www.briofinearts.com. 480-941-8310.
Fine Arts Fiesta & Follies Extended Day Care: For ages: 4-Grade 2. July 7-26. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Do Re Mi School of the Arts presents the camp. Students learn songs and scenes from The Wizard of Oz to perform for an audience. Held weekdays. Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8050 E. Mountain View Road, Scottsdale. $800. www.doremischool.com. 480-451-8233.
Fine Arts Fiesta Camp: For ages: 4-Kindergarten. July 7-26. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Do Re Mi School of the Arts presents the camp. Students learn the Silly Symphony to perform for an audience. Held weekdays. Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8050 E. Mountain View Road, Scottsdale. $400. www.doremischool.com. 480-451-8233.
Gypsies: For grades: 9-12. July 7-25. 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Do Re Mi School of the Arts presents the camp. Students work on a performance of The Music Man. Held weekdays. Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8050 E. Mountain View Road, Scottsdale. $390. www.doremischool.com. 480-451-8233.
Hip-Hop: For ages: 3-12. July 7-25. noon-12:45 p.m. Do Re Mi School of the Arts presents the camp. Three sessions: 11:15 a.m.-noon, noon-12:45 p.m., and 1:30-2:15 p.m. Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays. Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8050 E. Mountain View Road, Scottsdale. $90. www.doremischool.com. 480-451-8233.
Pat Smith Dance Camp: For ages: 7-12. June 9-27. 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Includes ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap and tumbling instruction. Culminates with an in-studio show. Price is per week. Pat Smith School of Dance, 3403 N. Kachina Lane, Scottsdale. $225. www.pssod.com. 480-946-9269.
Performing Arts Camp: C. Nicholas Johnson's The Adventures of Don Quixote: For grades: 3-12. June 2-14. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Camp centers on original theater, film, music, mime, dance, voice and stage craft techniques. Culminates in performances of The Adventures of Don Quixote at 3 and 7 p.m. June 14. Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center, 33606 N. 60th St., Scottsdale. $450. www.ccusd93.org. 480-575-2440.
Players: For grades: 6-8. July 7-25. noon-2 p.m. Do Re Mi School of the Arts presents the camp. Students work on a performance of A Midsummer's Nightmare. Held weekdays. Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8050 E. Mountain View Road, Scottsdale. $350. www.doremischool.com. 480-451-8233.
Shemesh Day Camp Pre-Camp: Krafty Kids: For ages: Kindergarten-Grade 6. May 27-30. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Create arts and crafts projects, swim, play in the game room and go to the gym. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. $200. www.jccsummercamps.org. 480-634-4949.
Summer Company: For ages: 4-Grade 12. July 7-26. Campers engage in extensive theater and dance training for performances at the end of camp. Campers work in age groups of age 4-Grade 2 and Grades 3-12. Call for times and prices. Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 8050 E. Mountain View, Scottsdale. www.doremischool.com. 480-451-8233.
Surprise
Young Masters Summer Art Classes: For ages: 7-13. June 2-Aug. 1. Art classes for kids. Visit the Web site or call for schedule. West Valley Art Museum, 17420 N. Avenue of the Arts, Surprise. $70. www.wvam.org. 623-972-0635.
Tempe
Amazing Animals: For ages: 5-8. June 2-13. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Kids draw a variety of animals. Sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Arizona State University, Tempe. $285. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu/camp/art.html. 480-727-0700.
Animals and Symbols: For ages: 9-12. June 2-13. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn about hieroglyphs, petroglyphs and pictograms, and learn how to draw and make prints of your favorite animals. Sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Arizona State University, Tempe. $285. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu/camp/art.html. 480-727-0700.
Celtic Dance: For ages: 6-14. June 16-27. Students are introduced to the vocabulary, traditions and basic footwork of step dances such as the reel, jig and slip jig. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 10-14 and 1-4 p.m., for ages 6-9. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Comics and Characters: For ages: 9-12. July 7-18. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn to draw and paint portraits, create comic-book characters and make masks out of papier-mache. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Arizona State University, Tempe. $285. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Dances of India: For ages: 6-14. June 2-13. Students learn about India through this introduction to the classical dance form Bharata Natyam. Emphasis is on footwork and the art of story-telling through hand gestures accompanied by Indian music. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 10-14 and 1-4 p.m., for ages 6-9. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Friendly Faces: For ages: 5-8. July 7-18. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn the basics of portraiture as you tour new cultures and imaginary lands. Also explore textures, color and shape as you create a self-portrait and learn to draw characters. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Arizona State University, Tempe. $285. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Funny Farm: For ages: 3-5. June 16-27. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Explore songs and stories in a farm-like setting. Presented by Childsplay. Arizona. Sybil B. Harrington Campus for Imagination and Wonder at Mitchell Park, 900 S. Mitchell Drive, Tempe. $105. www.childsplayaz.org. 480-350-8119.
High School Theatre Institute: For grades: 9-12. June 16-July 3. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Devise a theater piece and explore creating work through techniques such as improvisation and writing prompts. ASU Lyceum Theatre, 901 S. Forest Mall, Tempe. $650. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu.
Hip-Hop: For ages: 6-14. July 7-18. Students learn basic hip-hop techniques and unique choreography to the latest music, while understanding its place in modern Western culture. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon for ages 10-14 and 1-4 p.m., for ages 6-9. Arizona State University, Tempe. $260. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Imaginary Places: For ages: 5-8. June 16-27. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Using drawing, painting and clay, students explore natural habitats and the cultures and creatures that inhabit them. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Arizona State University, Tempe. $285. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Jungle Jamboree: For ages: 3-5. June 2-13. 9 a.m.-10 a.m. Explore the rhythms, sounds, animals, stories and cultures of jungles. Sybil B. Harrington Campus for Imagination and Wonder at Mitchell Park, 900 S. Mitchell Drive, Tempe. $105. www.childsplayaz.org. 480-350-8119.
Monster Mania: For ages: 5-6. June 2-13. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Explore loveable monsters from children's stories, and create new creatures. Presented by Childsplay. Arizona. Sybil B. Harrington Campus for Imagination and Wonder at Mitchell Park, 900 S. Mitchell Drive, Tempe. $210. www.childsplayaz.org. 480-350-8119.
Summer High School Art Studio: For grades: 9-12. June 16-July 3. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Explore the creative process and develop artistic talent in an environment of high-level instruction, encouragement and support. Arizona State University, Tempe. $750. http://herbergercollegeatlarge.asu.edu.
The Art of Architecture: For ages: 9-12. June 16-27. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Learn to draw in perspective, paint with watercolors, make collagraph prints, hand-build in clay, and use plaster and found objects to build unique structures. Two sessions: 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. Arizona State University, Tempe. $285. http://herbergercollegeforkids.asu.edu. 480-727-0700.
Young Picassos - Art Camp : For ages: 6-12. June 9-July 25. 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Campers paint, use clay, draw and learn more about the art world. Sessions: June 9-13 and July 21-25. Lifetime Fitness, 1616 W. Ruby Drive, Tempe. $135-$169. www.lifetimefitness.com. 480-705-8855.
Tucson
Summer Arts Camp:. May 23-Aug. 8. 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Kids with and without disabilities engage in activities such as art, ceramics, dance, drama and music. Sessions run weekly. Arts for All Inc., 2520 N. Oracle Road, Tucson. $185. www.artsforallinc.org. 520-622-4100.
