All Arts Clayton Summer Camp activities in 2008 will be held at Lee Street Elementary School (178 Lee Street) in Historic Downtown Jonesboro (behind the Jonesboro Library).
Get directions to Art Camp.
Kaleidoscope Camp
Download the Kaleidoscope Camp application
Be creative with Summer Plans for your children! From June 9 through June 20, Arts Clayton presents two weeks of art-packed fun at the 15th annual Kaleidoscope Summer Art Camps! Through fun & creative art related activities, instruction and special programs, elementary age children from all across the south metro area will receive hands-on instruction about art, photography, dance, drama, music and more.
A
FREE T-Shirt and mid-morning snacks are provided
for all campers.
Through
fun and creative art related activities and daily
programs, children ages 6 to 11 years, (entering
1st through 6th grades next fall) received hands-on
learning about art, dance, drama and music.
Part
of each day at camp focuses on performing arts and includes singing, acting, instrument instruction,
stage movement (dance), & acting. (Campers indicate
their preferences during registration).
The
other part of the day is devoted to visual art instruction.
Arts Clayton works with some of the finest artists
in our community who offer classes in sculpture,
photography, painting and sketching/drawing. (Again,
campers select their preferences during registration).
At
the conclusion of the two weeks of Art Camp, the
campers present a musical performance and an art exhibit
for family, friends & community!
Special visits and programs include:
- A visit from renowned children's literature illustrator Michael White
- A theatrical performance of Tales from Near and Far by Offshoot Productions
- The art of storytelling by KUUMBA Storytellers
- An amazing puppet and animation show by Al Waller and the Be A Know It All Varmints!
After Camp art classes will also be available to registered Kaleidoscope Campers. For an additional $95 (total for both weeks), kids enrolling in After Camp bring a bag lunch and remain each day until 2 PM for additional art classes. Openings are VERY limited and available on a first-come basis.
Young Teen Camp
Download the Teen Camp application
Arts Clayton will again offer Summar Art Camp for Young Teens June 9 through 20, which has been specially created and designed for middle school students entering the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades next fall.
The program welcomes the return of the ever popular Cartooning and Animation classes and also offers instruction in Photography, Drawing, Painting, and Theatre Arts for the rising young stars!
The two-week Theatre Camp students will be exposed to elements of stage movement, acting, costuming, improvisation, and audition techniques. Actors will learn not only basic skills, but will tap into their own experiences and imagination to perform and communicate. The final production will receive a public performance!
Arts Clayton is a Partner At Large in Education with the Clayton County School System and offers the Summer Arts Camps in conjunction with the Clayton County Commissioners' Safe Summer Initiative.
Enrollment openings and class sizes are limited. Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-pay basis! All payments (including cash) may also be made at the Arts Clayton Gallery, located at 136 South Main Street in Jonesboro, during regular business hours, Monday through Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM (closed Sundays and Holidays).
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