As I write this article it feels like summer is already here! But stick around South Georgia — that will change. Here at the Arts Center we are getting ready for summer with a great list of summer camp opportunities for all ages!

Our United Way Sponsored Fine Arts Camps are packed with fun and challenging activities that encourage creativity and growth for a lifetime. Campers will explore a variety of mediums such as graphite, paint, pastels, charcoal, sculptural materials, found objects, and much more. Each week includes art instruction, hand-building in clay, dance & drama, and a visiting guest artist. On Friday from 1 pm to 2 pm, campers will perform their group dance & drama piece and display their works of art in a gallery style setting. We welcome families and friends to attend the Friday events. Camps include morning and afternoon instruction in art, music, dance, and theater. All camps work with pottery. Breakfast and lunch are provided but please bring a snack each day! Our Fine Arts camps are open to students who have completed 2nd grade thru 5th grade. The cost of camp is $85 for the first child, $75 for additional sibling or additional weeks. Camps being offered this summer include:

June 1-5 Be a Painter

Dive into the world of color theory and painting and take advantage of our Art of Bugs exhibit by exploring bugs in art and getting hands on with some insect art.

June 8-12 Learning the Basics (Drawing)

Campers will be guided step by step through the process of drawing by creating and exploring line, four basic shapes, color, and composition as you draw a variety of subjects throughout the week, including insects inspired by our Art of Bugs exhibit.

June 15-19 That’s Surreal (1920s Surrealism)

Take a look back at the art of Surrealism as we celebrate 100 years of artists Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, and Frida Kahlo.

June 22-26 Empire Art (1920s Deco Style)

Explore a spectrum of the visual arts: from architecture, painting, and sculpture to the graphic and decorative arts, including the Empire State Building in this camp that looks at symmetrical, geometric, streamlined art.

July 6-10 3-D Creativity

Gain an understanding of building, sculpting and creating balance by using wood and found materials to design interchangeable and interactive 3-D pieces of art.

July 13-17 Drawing, Drawing, Drawing

Work on your drawing skills in this week of exploring realism, figure drawing, perspective, composition, shadows and highlights, and layering foreground and background.

July 20-24 Bending Nature

Bend nature in the fun-filled week of weaving wood and building arches and other 3-D pieces, using natural and functional materials to create fine art.

July 27-July 31 Discover Printmaking

Learn the history of printmaking and create fine art prints from found and unusual objects that make interesting textures through mono and block printing.

Mrs. Leah’s Art Camps

Mrs. Leah’s Art Camps are for children ages 3-8 (younger campers must be potty trained). Camps are Monday through Friday from 10 AM until 2 PM each day. Campers will bring their own sack lunch each day. Please register no later than Thursday before the camp of your choice. Camps are $100 each week. Each week will end with an Art Show and small performance! Camps being offered include:

June 8 – 12 Color Splash

This week students will explore a world full of color, how colors interact, and ways to alter colors. Enjoy sculpting, drawing, and painting using a variety of mediums. Deadline to sign up: Thursday, June 4.

June (Dates TBA) Girls Just Wanna Have Fun at the Beach!

It’s all about the girls and the ocean this week. Come enjoy a variety of projects with a wide range of mediums, and of course lots of glitter!

Deadline to sign up: Thursday, June 11.

July 13 – 17 The Shape of Me and Other Things

This week we will explore the shape of things. Students will learn how to draw, paint, and build beautiful masterpieces using simple geometric shapes.

Deadline to sign up: Thursday, July 9.

July 20 – 24 He-Man Club, No Girls Allowed

All hands on deck! From clay to slime, paint and dyes, your boys will not want to miss this! Enjoy a week of artistic creation building, painting, and clay molding. A different project every day. Deadline to sign up: Thursday, July 16.

Yoga Class

Katie Aufenthie will once again offer her YOGA Class for ages 5 to 12 years old. Three sessions will be offered and each camp day is from 9 AM until 1 PM. Each yoga class will incorporate music, dance, and fun to improve posture, physical health, self-esteem, and social skills.  Children will learn fun poses to encourage physical strength and focus. Team building exercises will be a part of each class and will reinforce peacefulness between students. Students will be encouraged to play while learning listening and concentration skills easily translatable to the classroom. Bring your own yoga mat!

May 26th – 29th      $80 (4 day camp)

July 13th – 17th       $100

July 20th – 24th     $100

Nala’s Dance Party Camp

Nala’s Dance Party Camp will offer a roaring good time with dance and music deep in the African safari.

Tuesday, July 21st and Thursday, July 23rd

11:00 am – 11:45 am (3 – 6 years old)

11:45 – 12:30 pm (7 – 9 years old)

$30 per dancer

Instructors Lovedy and Sara Griner

Rhythm around the World

Strings and Piano Instructor Robin Redding will offer Rhythm around the World  

June 22nd – 26th for Ages 3-6. This camp will offer an intro to rhythm, note values & composers around the world. $120 per student

Cooking with Connie

Cooking with Connie is a three day half day camp offered for children ages 5-10. Each day children will spend the morning preparing a meal for their lunch! Children will also use cake decorating tools to decorate cupcakes and create a recipe book. 

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As you can see there is a little something for everyone at the Arts Center this summer. Come and join the fun! You can register on line or come by the Arts Center any day Monday through Friday from 10 AM until 5:30 PM.

Your Colquitt County Arts Center- where creativity finds community.