Enriched Family Austin Summer Camp Special Feature (2019): Arts Camps
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This is the first in a series of posts I will be doing over the next few weeks focusing on summer camps in the Austin area. Today's post features arts-based camps, including visual art, creative writing, dance, drama/theater, film, music, and arts combinations for all ages. Next week's post will be devoted to Science and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, math) camps.
If you would like your camp to be considered for inclusion in our camps features, please email camp information in similar format as below to hello[at]enrichedfamily.com. Thanks!
Please note, the following is provided for informational purposes only; the information is accurate and true to the best of my knowledge, but there may be omissions, errors or mistakes, and no guarantees are made.
Art (Visual)
Details: The Art Garage camps are not like other Austin Art Camps! The Art Garage goes way beyond “Arts and Crafts!” The Art Garage camps are tailored to each age group and offer super-fun, instructional art across many different mediums, like painting, clay, and glass fusion. Campers create great friendships, learn a ton, and grow as artists in a nurturing environment. The Art Garage has been doing this for 10 years and camps always fill up fast due to high return rate.
May/June Camps (all camps run from 10am-2pm; four day camps are $239; five day camps are $299)
May 28-31
Ages 9-14. Aloha Art Camp.
Ages 5-8. Mermaids and Friends Art Camp.
June 3-7
Ages 5-8. Rainbows Art Camp.
Ages 8-12. Galaxy Art Camp.
Ages 10-15. Austin Art Camp.
June 10-14
Ages 5-7. Pet Shop Art Camp.
Ages 7-10. A Pet’s Life Art Camp.
Ages 10-14. Pet Lover Art Camp.
June 17-21
Ages 5-8. Unicorn Magic Art Camp.
Ages 7-10. Magical Creatures Art Camp.
Ages 10-14. Dragons Art Camp.
June 24-28
Ages 5-9. Princess Art Camp.
Ages 6-9. Toy Story Art Camp.
Ages 9-14. The Art of Walt Disney Art Camp.
July Camps (all camps run from 10am-2pm; four day camps are $239; five day camps are $299)
July 1-5
Ages 8-14. Pop Art Camp.
Ages 5-8. Candyland Art Camp.
July 8-12
Ages 8-12. Galaxy Art Camp.
Ages 10-15. Austin Art Camp.
Ages 6-10. Slumber Party Art Camp.
July 15-19
Ages 7-10. Safari Art Camp.
Ages 10-15. African Art Camp.
Ages 5-7. Lions are King Art Camp.
July 22-26
Ages 7-10. Tails and Fins Art Camp.
Ages 9-14. Aloha Art Camp.
Ages 5-8. Mermaids and Friends Art Camp.
July 29-Aug 2
Ages 5-8. Unicorn Magic Art Camp.
Ages 8-15. Hogwarts Camp.
August Camps (all camps run from 10am-2pm; five day camps are $299)
Aug 5-9
Ages 5-8. Rainbows Art Camp.
Ages 6-10. Slumber Party Art Camp.
Ages 10-14. Pop Art Art Camp 2.
Aug 12-16
Ages 7-10. A Pet’s Life Art Camp.
Ages 10-14. Pet Lover Art Camp.
Ages 5-7. Pet Shop Art Camp.
Where: SW Austin, 11190 Circle Drive, Suite 202, Austin, TX 78736
The Art School at Laguna Gloria
Details: The Art School is located on the fourteen-acre Lake Austin site of historic Laguna Gloria, a natural setting conducive to the creation of art. Half day sessions are offered in the morning or in the afternoon. There is no supervised lunch.
May 28-31
Morning (ages 4-14) topics include Art Safari, Paint, Draw, Sculpt Nature, Secret Life of Junk, Whimsical Clay, Digital Photo and Photoshop, Claymation, Wheel Throwing, and Drawing: Beyond Basics.
Afternoon (ages 4-18) Art Around the World, Wonderful Weavers, Claymation, Beyond Basic Drawing, Carle, Creatures, and Collage, Digital Photo and Photoshop, and Ceramics for Teens.
June 3-7
Morning (ages 4 to 18) topics include Dynamic Dinosaurs, Painting Basics and Beyond, Clay Creatures, Claymation, Mosaics, Digital Photo and Photoshop, Drawing: Beyond Basics, Wheel Throwing, and Urban Photography.
Afternoon (ages 4-14) topics include Tots Making Pots, Drawing Basics and Beyond, Outer Space Art, Explorations in Abstract Art, Claymation, Wheel Throwing, and Digital Photo and Photoshop.
June 10-14
Morning (ages 4 to 18) topics include Fabulous Fish, Meet the Masters, Mexican Folk Art, Computer Drawing and Painting, Claymation, Wheel Throwing , Urban Photography, Wheel Throwing, and Mural Painting for Teens.
Afternoon (ages 4-14) topics include Art Safari, Mask Making, Mexican Folk Art, Claymation, Cartooning Wheel Throwing, and Computer Drawing and Painting .
June 17-21
Morning (ages 4 to 18) topics include The World of Dr. Seuss, Clay Creatures, Beyond Basic Drawing, Mosaics, Painting: Beyond Basics, Digital Photo and Photoshop, Urban Photography, Wheel Throwing, and Life Drawing for Teens.
Afternoon (ages 4-14) topics include Castles, Kings, and Queens, Painting Basics and Beyond, Paint, Draw, Sculpt Nature, Digital Photo and Photoshop, Wheel Throwing, Drawing: Beyond Basics, and Pop-Up Darkroom.
June 24-28
Morning (ages 4 to 18) topics include Art ABCs, Meet the Masters, Clay Creatures, Beyond Basic Drawing, Wheel Throwing, Painting: Beyond Basics, Kinetic Sculpture, Urban Photography, and Video Game Design for Teens.
Afternoon (ages 4-18) topics include Super Me!, Drawing Basics and Beyond, Paint, Draw, Sculpt Nature, Beyond Basic Painting, Video Game Design, Wheel Throwing, and Working with Wood and Steel for Teens.
July 1-3
Morning (ages 4 to 14) topics include Dynamic Dinosaurs, Drawing Basics and Beyond, Whimsical Clay, Cartooning, Fun with Frida, Miniature Furniture Design, and Wheel Throwing.
Afternoon (ages 4-11) topics include Beautiful Bugs, Paint, Draw, Sculpt Nature, Spectacular Sculpture, Beyond Basic Painting, and Wheel Throwing.
July 8-12
Morning (ages 4 to 18) topics include Tots Making Pots, Art Around the World, Cartooning, Awesome Clay Sculptors, Wheel Throwing, Digital Photo and Photoshop, and Life Drawing for Teens.
Afternoon (ages 4-14) topics include Art Around the World, Secret Life of Junk, Beyond Basic Drawing, Digital Photo and Photoshop, Drawing: Beyond Basics, and Awesome Clay Sculptors.
July 15-19
Morning (ages 4 to 14) topics include Art ABCs, Wonderful Weavers, Whimsical Clay, Beyond Basic Drawing, Beyond Basic Painting, Digital Photo and Photoshop, Wheel Throwing, and So Surreal.
Afternoon (ages 6-14) topics include Bookmaking, Cartooning, Painting Basics and Beyond, Printmaking, Computer Drawing and Painting, Wheel Throwing, and Spectacular Sculpture.
July 22-26
Morning (ages 4 to 18) topics include Art Safari, Drawing Basics and Beyond, Outer Space Art, Beyond Basic Drawing, Wonderful Weavers, Computer Drawing and Painting, Awesome Clay Sculptors, Ceramics for Teens, and Urban Photography.
Afternoon (ages 4 to 18) topics include Fabulous Fish, Meet the Masters: Contemporary Art, Cartooning Explorations in Abstract Art, Awesome Clay Sculptors, Computer Drawing and Painting, Miniature Furniture Design, and Skyline Drawing from The Moody Rooftop.
July 29-Aug 2
Morning (ages 4 to 18) topics include Tots Making Pots, Cartooning, Painting Plus, Whimsical Clay, Beyond Basic Drawing, Wheel Throwing, Computer Drawing and Painting, Claymation, and Urban Photography.
Afternoon (ages 4 to 18) topics include Artist Explorers, Art Around the World, Paint, Draw, Sculpt Nature, Claymation, Wheel Throwing, Drawing: Beyond Basics, and Digital Portfolio for Teens.
Aug 5-9
Morning (ages 4 to 14) topics include Art Around the World, Cartooning, Meet the Masters, Clay Creatures, Claymation, Paint, Draw, Sculpt Nature, Wheel Throwing, Digital Photo and Photoshop, and Urban Photography.
Afternoon (ages 4 to 18) topics include Tots Making Pots, Drawing Basics and Beyond, Painting Plus, Digital Photo and Photoshop, Claymation, Wheel Throwing, Explorations in Abstract Art, and Cyanotypes.
Aug 12-16
Morning (ages 4 to 18) topics include Art Safari, Mosaics, Painting Basics and Beyond, Digital Photo and Photoshop, Wheel Throwing, Urban Photography, Wheel Throwing, Beginning Metalworking for Teens, and Painting for Teens.
Afternoon (ages 6 to 18) topics include Outer Space Art, Paint, Draw, Sculpt Nature, Wonderful Weavers Wheel Throwing, Classical Drawing and Painting, Digital Photo and Photoshop, Working with Wood and Steel for Teens, and Meet the Masters: Performance.
Where: Central Austin - Laguna Gloria, 3809 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703
Cost: Half-day sessions are $185/each for the week.
Details: The Austin Artery is offering art camps for school-aged children in Austin for their fifth year this summer 2019. They are inspired by the Teaching for Artistic Behavior philosophy, as well as Montessori and Reggio Emilia. The primary focus is on the process of making art rather than finished product. The camp focuses on developing creativity, collaboration, patience with the process of bringing a vision to life, and a love for learning. Mindfulness is an important part of a creative practice. Each day begins with quiet reflective moments and journaling activities that promote self-knowledge and emotional well-being.
Details by location:
North location (Cedar Park: Good Shepherd School, 700 W Whitestone Blvd Cedar Park, TX 78613):
June 17-21, ages 5-7 & 8-11. Origami & Paper Crafting.
June 24-28, ages 5-7 & 8-11. Fiber Arts Camp.
July 8-12, ages 8-11. Clay Creations.
July 8-12, 1st-3rd grades. Clay Creations.
July 15-19, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Pop Art.
August 5-9, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Create Your Own Castle.
North location (North Shoal Creek: Magellan International School, 7938 Great Northern Blvd., Austin, TX 78757):
June 10-14, K-2nd grades. Art Passport.
June 10-14, 3rd-5th grades. Realistic Drawing.
June 17-21, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Create Your Own Castle.
North location (Parmer Lane: 3500 W Parmer Ln., Austin, TX 78727):
June 24-28, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Claymation Movies.
June 24-28, July 1-3, 15-19, 22-26 & July 29-Aug 2, 6th-8th grades. Junior CIT Program-Alumni campers only. $150. 3 day camp week of July 4th: $180. Only two spots left in the July 15-19 session.
July 1-3, ages 5-7 & 8-11. Origami & Paper Crafting. 3 day camp: $180.
July 15-19, ages 8-11. Clay Creations.
July 22-26, ages 5-7 & 8-11. Fiber Arts Camp.
July 29-Aug 2, K-2nd grades. Pop Art.
Aug 5-9, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Artreprenuers.
Central location (Hyde Park: AHB Community School, 4001 Speedway, Austin, TX 78751):
June 3-7, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Artreprenuers.
June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, & 24-28; July 8-12, 15-19, 22-26, & 29-Aug 2; 6th-8th grades. Junior CIT Program-Alumni campers only. Only 2 spots left in the June 3-7 & 17-21 and the July 8-12, 15-19, & 22-26 sessions. $150.
June 10-14, ages 8-11. Clay Creations.
June 17-21, 1st-3rd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Art Time Machine.
June 24-28, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Art Passport.
July 8-12, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Claymation Movies.
July 15-19, ages 5-7 & 8-11. Origami & Paper Crafting.
July 22-26, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Circus Magic.
July 29-Aug 2, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. STEAM camp.
South location (Whole Life Learning Center, 10801 Old San Antonio Rd., Austin, TX 78748):
June 24-28, ages 8-11. Clay Creations.
July 1-3, 1st-3rd grades. Art Time Machine. 3 day camp: $180.
July 1-3, 3rd-5th grades. Realistic Drawing. 3 day camp: $180.
July 8-12, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Art Passport.
July 15-19, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Create Your Own Castle.
July 22-26, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Claymation Movies.
July 29-Aug 2, ages 5-7 & 8-11. Origami & Paper Crafting.
Aug 5-9, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Circus Magic.
Aug 12-16, K-2nd & 3rd-5th grades. Pop Art.
Aug 19-23, ages 5-7 & 8-11. Fiber Arts Camp.
Aug 26-30, K-2nd grades & 3rd-5th grades. Artreprenuers.
Hours: Each week-long camp is held Monday through Friday, 9am-3pm. Early care begins at 8am daily and aftercare is available until 5:30pm after camp each day, and can be purchased when you sign up for camp. During early and after care, children are divided into small groups and rotate stations spending one hour at the drawing and open studio station, and thirty minutes at the art history book station.
Cost: Five-day camps are $295, except for the Junior CIT program which is $150, and the 3 day camps are $180.
Details: Motivate young artists to get creative this summer! Students learn how to paint, draw, sculpt and so much more as they become immersed in projects – producing masterpieces that affirm creative processes, build self-confidence and broaden horizons. Let them choose from painting, drawing, or sculpting camps and enroll in half-day or full-day weekly sessions. All ages (5-99) are welcome!
Weeklong Painting camp sessions run from June 3 - 7; June 24 - 28; July 15 - 19; and August 5 - 9.
Weeklong Drawing camp sessions run from June 10 - 14; July 1 - 5; July 22 - 26; and August 12 - 16.
Weeklong Sculpture camp sessions run from June 17 - 21; July 8 - 12; July 29 - Aug 2; and August 19 - 23.
Hours: Morning sessions run from 9am-12pm; Afternoon sessions run from 1-4pm; and All-day sessions run from 9am-4pm.
Where: Central Austin - 1605 W 6th St., Austin, TX 78703
Cost: Half-day, weekly camps: $285 (AM or PM); All-day, weekly camps: $575. All art supplies included! *Family discounts are available.
Cuernavaca Arts Cooperative Summer Art Academy
Details: The Cuernavaca Arts Cooperative (CAC) is a cooperative support group for visual artists that live in or near the Lake Hills neighborhood in Austin, TX. CAC is super excited to be in the planning stages of the 6th annual Summer Art Academy! CAC offers 4 sessions of camp each summer, each with their own focus and flair. Each session has a different teaching team of 2 local artists and 2 (or more) local teen helpers. Together they use their own strengths and interests to design a session that is really fun and unique. CAC values artistic freedom (no cookie cutter projects), and building artistic skill and confidence. Being local is such an asset because the kids are free to explore in a safe and nurturing environment (close to home with lots of friends!).
Every year CAC gets parents requesting spots for their younger kids, and CAC knows how much those kids love art! This year CAC will be bringing in a special teacher, Miss Alex, to be a young kids art guide. She will take a table of up to 4 younger kids and help them by modifying the projects and the pace of the day to better honor their little artistic spirits. She has an abundance of experience with this age group, and kids will have lots of fun with her. This is offered as a morning session only, so there are only 8 spots. Grab one while you can if you are interested!
Also, every year, CAC tries to offer a teen camp, but have never had that much interest. If you have a child over 12 who would like summer art instruction, CAC has several artists who can teach private or small group lessons. Please reach out to discuss.
Area: SW Austin; Lake Hills Neighborhood.
Kids Camp: Ages 7-12. Morning and afternoon sessions available (9am-12pm and 1-4pm). Supervised lunch is available for children attending both the morning and afternoon sessions. After care is not offered. Camp sessions are July 29-August 2 and August 5-9. Tuition is $190 per session ($165 tuition + $25 supplies). **$10 per session sibling discount**
Young Child: Four spots currently available to children ages 5 and 6 in the morning sessions only. Camp sessions are July 29-August 2 and August 5-9, from 9am-12pm. Tuition is $190 per session ($165 tuition + $25 supplies). **$10 per session sibling discount**
Creative Writing
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Badgerdog Creative Writing Camps
Details: For more than 10 years, Badgerdog's Creative Writing Summer Camp has given Austin youth a space to fall in love with writing, discover authentic self-expression, learn from a professional writer, and publish original work. Each summer, Badgerdog hosts writing workshops for rising 3rd through 12th graders. These fun and challenging writing workshops run for two and three weeks sessions, Monday through Friday from 9:00am to noon, allowing students to work closely with a professional writer as they explore the arts of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, and playwriting. All campers experience the joy of performing and publishing their original work. Session details:
Session A: June 3-14 (two weeks)
Meridian School (Round Rock)
St. Andrew's Episcopal School (W 31 St. Campus)Session B: June 10-28 (three weeks)
Austin International School (Northwest)
Griffin School (Hyde Park)
Parkside Community School (Southwest)Session C: June 17-28 (two weeks)
Girls' School of Austin (West Austin)
Trinity Episcopal School (West Lake Hills/Rollingwood)Session D: July 8-19 (two weeks)
Austin International School (Northwest)
Griffin School (Hyde Park)
Austin Discovery School (East Austin)Session E: July 22- August 2 (two weeks)
Girls' School of Austin (West Austin)
Parkside Community School (Southwest)
Cost: Two-week camp: $375; Three-week camp: $475
Dance
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Balance Dance Studios Summer Camps
Details: Balance Dance Studios - Creating Balance by using dance training as a means through which to not only create exceptional dancers, but to build character and teach valuable life lessons. Week-long, half- and full-day camp sessions will be offered.
Half Day Camps - M-F, 9:00am-1:00pm for ages 3-5 (must be potty trained) | $225/week
June 10-14: Forest Fairy Frollics & Fouettes
June 17-21: Supercalifragilistic Summer Soiree
June 24-28: Fancy Frozen Treats & Tricks
July 8-12: Magic Carpet Ride To the Clouds
July 15-19: Flying w/Feather Circus Academy
July 22-26: To Infinity and Beyond Ballet
July 29-Aug 2: King of the Jungle & Queen of the Dance Floor
Full Day Camps - M-F, 9:00am-4:00pm for ages 6-11 | $325-$350/week
June 17-21: Cupcakes & Cartwheels (Ages 6-8 & 9-11), 9am-4pm | $350/week
July 8-12: Cupcakes & Cartwheels (Ages 6-10), 9am-4pm | $350/week
July 15-19: Cirque de Balance (Ages 6-10), 9am-4pm | $325/week
Location: South Austin, 4544 S Lamar Blvd #200, Austin, TX 78745
*Received the 2017 Nurture my Child/Happi Campr Best of Camp Award for “Best Dance Camp.”
Details: Joyce Willett Dance (JWSD) is a family owned business in Austin for over 30 years! JWSD prides itself in excellence and offers classes for the beginner to the professional level dancer age two to adult. JWSD dance camps are a little different each week as they shape each one to compliment weekly themes to create a new dance experience week after week! Dancers are divided into groups based on age and will experience dance, tumbling, musical theater, hip-hop, dance games, crafts, dress-up, learning dance routines, fun camp activities and more! Each Friday at 2:40pm there is a camp performance! Week-long camps will be offered at two locations in North Austin.
North - Research Studio Location (12687 Research Blvd.) - M-F, 10am-3pm for ages 4-10 | $210/week (1 child); $385/week (2 children); $575/week (3 children). Extended care: 8am-10am is $55 for the week/per child (M-F). Extended care: 3pm-5pm is $45 for the week/per child - Monday-Thurs.
June 3-7: Disney Dance Camp (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
June 10-14: Mary Poppins Returns (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
June 17-21: Old School Hip Hop (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
July 8-12: Tropical Vacation (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
July 15-19: Hip Hop Now! (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
July 22-26: JoJo Siwa Dance Camp (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
July 29-Aug 2: Mary Poppins Returns (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
Aug 5-9: Dance Party Mix (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
Aug 12-16: End of Summer Dance Party (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
Northeast - Windsor Park Studio Location (5811 Berkman Drive #117) - M-F, 10am-3pm for ages 4-10 | $210/week (1 child); $385/week (2 children); $575/week (3 children). Extended care: 8am-10am is $55 for the week/per child (M-F). Extended care: 3pm-5pm is $45 for the week/per child - Monday-Thurs.
June 3-7: Disney Dance Camp (ages 4-6 & 6-10)
June 10-14: Mary Poppins Returns (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
June 17-21: Old School Hip Hop (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
July 8-12: Tropical Vacation (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
July 15-19: Hip Hop & Dance with JoJo Siwa (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
July 22-26: 70’s-90’s Dance Camp (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
July 29-Aug 2: Mary Poppins Returns (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
Aug 5-9: Dance Party Mix (ages 4-5 & 6-10)
Synergy Dance Studio Summer Dance Camps
Details: Week long, preschool and school age camps include a variety of activities, including daily dance classes in various genres, arts and crafts, tumbling, games, and theater activities. Students are divided by age and ability. No previous dance training is required. Extended hours are available for camps. Preschool camp runs 9am-12pm, extended hours run 12-1pm for an additional $25 per week. School age camps run 10am-3pm, with extended hours from 9-10pam or 3-4pm at a rate of $25 per week each. Each week concludes with a parent show performance.
Camp details by age:
Week long, preschool camps for ages 3-5 are offered: May 28-31 Elsa and the Princess (Tue-Fri; $152 for the four-day camp); June 24-28 Moana Beach Party; July 15-19 Paw Patrol; and July 29-August 2 Mary Poppins Preschool. Tuition is $190 and camp hours are 9am-12pm with extended hours available 12-1pm for $25 for the week.
Week long, school age camps for ages 4.5-10 are offered: June 3-7 Greatest Showman; June 16-21 Pop Star Party; July 8-12 Mary Poppins; July 15-19 Kidz Bop; July 22-26 Jojo Siwa; and July 29-Aug 2 Aladdin. Camp hours are 10am-3pm and tuition is $265. Extended hours available from 9-10pam or 3-4pm at a rate of $25 per week each.
Intensive, weekly camps for ages 8-18. Offering a variety of camps for beginner-intermediate and intermediate-advanced; dancers are divided up by age and ability. Tuition is $285. Classes run 12:30-5:30pm daily with extended hours available (ask Ms. Sherrie for rates) or 10am-3:00pm with extended hours available 9-10am and 3-4pm. Details:
June 10-14, Triple Threat Beg/Int Level (age 8-14)–Sing * Dance * Act.
June 10-14, All Level Boot Camp/Stretch Intensive (age 11-18)–Stretch and strengthening designed to increase flexibility and muscle tone.
June 17-21, Drop The Beat Camp! (age 9-13)–Join Ms. Leslie Garcia for 4 days of all Hip Hop styles.
June 24-28, Jazz/Hip Hop Intensive Int/Adv Levels (age 10-18)–Jazz and Hip Hop dance styles including warmup, across the floor and dances.
July 8-12, Drop The Beat Camp! (age 13+)–Join Ms. Leslie Garcia for 4 days of all Hip Hop style.
July 15-19, Ballet/Modern Intensive Beg, Int and Adv Levels (age 8-18)–Ballet and Modern Dance skills, technique, combinations and dances.
July 29-August 3, Drill Team Intensive Int/Adv Level (age 11-18)–Drill Team technique including high kick, turns, leaps, Jazz and Contemporary.
August 5-9, Jazz/Hip Hop Intensive Beg/Int Level (age 8-14)–Jazz and Hip Hop dance styles including warmup, across the floor and dances.
Location: Southwest Austin, 3425 Bee Cave Rd., Austin, TX 78746
Drama/Theatre
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Excused Absence Comedy: Improv & Sketch Summer Camps for Kids and Teens
Details: Excused Absence Comedy Camps provide a concentrated dose of funny for young comics of all levels. Taught by some of Austin’s most experienced and respected performers, camps are a positive, creative way to hone your comedy chops while making friends and having fun. Each camp explores a new theme or skill set. All levels of experience welcome. Teachers and counselors are all trained, active performers in the Austin Improv Community. Staff is extremely experienced and enthusiastic and share a dedication to comedy, youth and teaching. Half-day (9am-noon) or full-day (9am-4pm) camp options available ($295 full day; $185 half day). Camp session details:
Pre-School Camps
Epic Improv, July 8 – 12. Performance Sunday, July 14 at 5 pm.
Stories for the Stage, July 29 – Aug. 2. Performance Sunday, August 5 at 5 pm.
Early Elementary Camps
Improv (for a Funnier Summer), June 3 – 7. Performance Sunday, June 9 at 5 pm.
Comedy Countdown, June 17 – 21. Performance Sunday, June 23 at 5 pm.
Epic Improv, July 8 – 12. Performance Sunday, July 14 at 5 pm.
Stories for the Stage, July 29 – Aug. 2. Performance Sunday, August 5 at 5 pm.
Older Elementary Camps
Improv (for a Funnier Summer), June 3 – 7. Performance Sunday, June 9 at 5 pm.
The Improvinati, June 10 – 14. Performance June 16 at 5 pm.
Comedy Countdown, June 17 – 21. Performance Sunday, June 23 at 5 pm.
Epic Improv, July 8 – 12. Performance Sunday, July 14 at 5 pm.
ExAb TV, August 5 – 9. Performance Sunday, August 11 at 5 pm.
Tween/Teen Camps
The Improvised Play and Other Odd Endeavors, June 10 – 14. Performance June 16 at 5 pm.
Improv & Sketch Comedy for the Stage, June 24 – 28. Performance June 30 at 5 pm.
Improv Essentials, July 22 – 26. Performance July 28 at 5 pm.
ExAb TV, August 5 – 9. Performance Sunday, August 11 at 5 pm.
Location: Central Austin, ColdTowne Theater, 4803 Airport Blvd., Austin, TX 78751
Details: kidsActing, Austin’s favorite and longest-operating year-round school for young performers, has offered award-winning summer camps for children ages 4-18 since 1980. This year they are going all out with single and multiple week camps, all of which culminate in performances for friends and family. Camp details by type and location follow below:
Multi-week camps are offered at the Central/East Austin location - Center Stage Theater (2826 Real St). Ages 8-18.
June 10-30: Full-Scale Play Production: The Completely* True Tale of Robin Hood (*only partially made up); M-F (9am-4:30pm); performances are the weekend of 6/28-6/30. $995 for the 3-week camp.
July 8-August 4: Full-Scale Musical Production: Fame, Jr.; M-F (9am-4:00pm); performances are the weekend of 8/2-8/4. $1295 for the 4-week camp.
Week-long, Triple Threat Musical Camps (Sing! Dance! Act!), M-F (9am-4pm) are offered for ages 5-16 at 16 locations around and near Austin in June, July, and August. Please see website for details. $345/week. Early drop off and late pick up options are available.
Week-long, Adventures in Acting Camps (no singing), M-F (9am-4pm) are offered for ages 6-14 at 16 locations around and near Austin in June, July, and August. Please see website for details. $345/week. Early drop off and late pick up options are available.
Week-long, The Greatest Showman Camp (formerly Glee), M-F (9am-4pm) are offered for ages 7-14 at 16 locations around and near Austin in June, July, and August. Please see website for details. $345/week. Early drop off and late pick up options are available.
In addition, half day camps are also offered (9am-12:30pm, $245). Discounts 10% off: Sign up for two or more camps OR with a sibling.
*kidsActing received the Austin Family Magazine 2017 Readers' Poll Favorites Award, the Austin Chronicle Best of Austin Hall of Fame, and the Nurture My Child/Happi Campr 2017 Best Acting/Theater Camp Award.
Zach Theater Summer Camps South Location and North Location
Camp details by location:
South/Central Location (1510 Toomey Road); full day, week-long camps (9am-4pm) will be offered for grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 during the weeks of May 28-August 15. Full day, week-long camp prices range from $275-350. Extended Care is available from 8:30am-5:30pm for all full day camps (for an additional fee). Half day, week-long camps (Morning [9-12] or afternoon [1-4] sessions are $195/week) will be offered for ages 3.5-5, June 3-7; June 17-21; and July 15-19. Camp themes vary by week and age. Please see South Location website (link above) for more details.
North Location (12129 Ranch Road 620 North, Suite 310); full day, week-long camps (9am-4pm) will be offered for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-9, and 9-12 during the weeks of May 28-August 15. Full day, week-long camp prices range from $275-315. Extended Care available from 8:30am-5:30pm for all full day camps (for an additional fee). Half day, week-long camps (Morning [9-12] or afternoon [12:45-3:45] sessions are $195/week) will be offered for ages 3.5-5, June 10-14 and June 24-28. Camp themes vary by week and age. Please see North Location website (link above) for further details.
*My children have participated in summer camps at the Zach Theatre Central location and have enjoyed them.
Film
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Austin Film Festival’s Summer Film Camp
Details: Austin Film Festival’s (AFF) Summer Film Camp returns in June for its 17th year of screenwriting, filmmaking, and claymation classes. Summer Film Camp offers a variety of fun, enriching day camps for boys and girls ages 9-18. Led by professional filmmakers, AFF’s Summer Film Camp provides campers with the venue, equipment, and team they need to create their very own short films. Campers learn everything they need to know to comfortably get behind the camera and turn their ideas into real movies. Furthermore, they have the unique opportunity to see their films on the big screen (and walk the red carpet!) at the annual Summer Film Camp showcase. All finished films premiere at the Summer Film Camp showcase at Galaxy Highland Theatre on Sunday, August 4th. Students also participate in inspirational panel discussions with visiting guest speakers. All instructors have backgrounds in both teaching and filmmaking so they can give students the guidance and support they need to truly shine.
Available dates, ages, and cost: Morning, afternoon, and day-long sessions June 3rd through July 26th (including the week of July 4th). Most sessions are one week long. Camp session details:
Week-long, full day Combo Camp (Filmmaking 101 + Claymation Creations) sessions. June 10-July 26, 9am-5pm. $390 (AFF Members/Summer Film Camp Alumni: $340). Ages 9-12.
Week-long, half day Filmmaking 101 Camp sessions. June 10-July 26, 9am-12:30pm. $215 (AFF Members/Summer Film Camp Alumni: $190). Ages 9-12.
Week-long, full day Filmmaking 101 Camp sessions. July 1-3 & 5th, 10am-5pm. 4-day camp. $330 (AFF Members/Summer Film Camp Alumni: $300). Ages 9-12.
Week-long, half day Claymation Creations sessions. June 10-July 26, 1:30-5pm. $215 (AFF Members/Summer Film Camp Alumni: $190). Ages 9-12.
Week-long, full day Script to Screen sessions. June 3-July 26, 10am-5pm. $410 (AFF Members/Summer Film Camp Alumni: $365). Ages 13-18. Note: The July 4th week session is only 4 days: July 1-3 & 5th, from 9am-5pm. $375 (AFF Members/Summer Film Camp Alumni: $335).
Week-long, full day Write, Shoot, Direct! (featuring ZACH Theatre) sessions. June 24-28 and July 8-12, 10am-5pm. $410 (AFF Members/Summer Film Camp Alumni: $365).
Location: Central Austin - First Baptist Church, 901 Trinity St Austin, TX 78701
Austin Film Society Summer Camp
Details: For more than two decades, the Austin Film Society has served as the hub of Austin’s vibrant film community. Summer @ Austin Public offers a unique opportunity for youth to work with local filmmakers and experience the magic of filmmaking at the @ Austin Public facility. Whether it’s developing a script idea, producing an animation project, or learning how to produce a TV show, AFS programs provide a fun, nurturing space for exploration and collaboration. Camps are designed for both beginners and more experienced students. All equipment provided.
Camp themes and ages by week:
June 3-7: Animation Creation: Session 1 (ages 9-11)
June 10-14: Express Yourself - Girls Camp (ages 12-15)
June 17-21: Mystery/Spy (ages 12-15)
June 24-28: Documentary Workshop (ages 14-17)
July 8-12: Sci-Fi (ages 12-15)
July 15-19: Action Adventure (ages 9-11)
July 22-26: Animation Creation: Session 2 (ages 12-15)
July 29-August 9: Two-week Austin Public Young Producers Workshop (ages 15-17)
Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday through Friday (except Austin Public Young Producers Workshop, which runs 1-6pm)
Area: Central/East Austin - Austin Public (1143 Northwestern Ave., Austin, TX 78702 )
Cost: $345/week; except for Austin Public Young Producers Workshop, which is $200
Music
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Details: Now in their 29th year of service to Austin area girls, Austin Girls Choir (AGC) is excited to introduce singers of all levels to the AGC experience! AGC provides a fantastic opportunity for musically talented girls ages 8 to 18 to perform a wide range of music in Austin and beyond. Choristers come from all over Austin and surrounding communities. They share a strong love for music and music-making, and enjoy the opportunity to learn challenging music. Lunch and afternoon snack are provided at both camps! A 20% camp tuition discount is available to groups of 5 or more from any one school.
Camp details:
General camp: June 3-7, M-F, 9am-5pm for girls ages 8-16, beginner to advanced. Cost is $350 per child for girls not already enrolled in Austin Girls’ Choir. No audition is required, but a brief placement session will occur at the start of camp so as to include girls in skill-appropriate groups. The music menu ranges from pop to light classical! Instruction includes vocal skills, note reading, basic harmony and fun songs with simple choreography. Guest artists will do one-hour sessions on various types of singing styles. Other camp activities will include stage presentation, arts and crafts, and a few surprises! An end-of-camp concert at 5pm on June 7 lets the girls proudly share their accomplishments with friends and family.
Advanced camp: June 10-14, M-F, 9am-5pm for highly advanced singers ages 10-17. Cost is $350 per child for girls not already enrolled in Austin Girls’ Choir. An audition is required for any girl from outside the Choir wishing to participate in this challenging camp; the pace is rapid and expectations of each chorister are high. Participants must be able to read music well. This session functions primarily as tour preparation for the group touring June 16-23, so tour music selections will be emphasized. Camp ends with a 5:30pm concert on June 14.
Location: North Austin - Parish Life Center of Ascension Lutheran Church, 6420 Hart Lane, Austin, TX 78731
Camp Details: Band Aid School of Music is Austin’s only National Champion Rock Band School. Band Aid School of Music offers a variety of music camp options at two locations in South Austin. Weeklong and two-week, half- and full-day sessions are available. Learn songwriting, recording, performing, ensemble skills and screen printing. Finish it all by playing a show at Stubb’s for your fans and family! Campers will also get to record and mix a song in the brand new studio! Want to come to Rock Camp and need a full day camp experience? Take a Legends Camp in the morning and the Rock Star Camp in the afternoon.
Area: Two locations in South/Southwest Austin. Choose the location that works best for you. South Austin Location (2309 Thornton, Studio E., Austin, TX 78704) and Westlake/Riverbend Church Location (4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746). All sessions listed below are offered at both locations.
Camp Options:
Rock Band Camp (ages 8-12): Two-weeks, M-F, 9:30-12:30 – 11 days for $559
June 10-14 and 17-21 & July 8-12 and 15-19
Rock Star Camps (ages 11-18): Two-weeks, M-F, 1-5pm – 11 days for $559
June 10-14 and 17-21 & July 8-12 and 15-19
Legends of Guitar Camps (ages 11-18): One- or two-weeks, M-F, 9:30am-12:30pm - 5 days for $289, 10 days for $559
June 3-August 16
Legends of Voice Camps (ages 11-18): One- or two-weeks, M-F, 9:30am-12:30pm - 5 days for $289, 10 days for $559
June 3-August 16
Improv Camp - All Instruments (ages 11-18): One-week, M-F, 9:30am-12:30pm or 1-4pm - 5 days for $289.
June 3-August 16
Piano Camps - Little Rock Stars (ages 4-10): week-long, half day sessions M-F, 9:30-12:30 – 5 days for $250
June 3-August 16
Guitar Camps - Little Rock Stars (ages 4-10): week-long, half day sessions M-F, 9:30-12:30 – 5 days for $250
June 3-August 16
Drum Camps - Little Rock Stars (ages 4-10): week-long, half day sessions M-F, 9:30-12:30 – 5 days for $250
June 3-August 16
Vocal Camps - Little Rock Stars (ages 5-10): week-long, half day sessions run M-F, 9:30-12:30 – 5 days for $250
June 3-August 16
*Received the 2017 Nurture my Child/Happi Campr Best of Camp Award for “Best Music Camp.”
Details: Lone Star School of Music’s summer camp is a fun, educational, Austin summer music program for boys and girls, ages 5-15. The popular Austin music camp runs weekly from June 6 to August 5, at four convenient area locations in South Austin, including Southwest Austin, Dripping Springs, West Lake Hills, and Lakeway.
Southwest Austin (4301 West William Cannon Drive, Austin, Texas 78749)
Little Rock Camp (ages 5-9): This five day Austin music summer camp will include singing, piano, guitar, drums, violin, musical team building games, and more… June 3-28 & July 15-Aug 2, M-F 9am-12pm | $230
Rock Camp (ages 10-15): This five day Austin music summer camp is for boys and girls who dream of being on stage or playing in band. Campers will get to write songs, compose music, make set lists, receive vocal coaching, practice team building, perform onstage, and feel like they’re in a real band! Rock Camp students must bring their own instruments, with the exception of drums and piano. June 10-21 & July 15-Aug 2, M-F 9am-3pm | $340 (two-week session is $600); All-Girl Rock Camp available July 8-12.
Dripping Springs (12010 Hwy 290 West #230, Austin, Texas 78737)
Little Rock Camp (ages 5-9): This five day Austin music summer camp will include mini-classes on guitar, drums, bass, keyboards, and mandolin.… June 17-Aug 2, M-F 9am-12pm | $230
Rock Camp (ages 10-15): In this 5-day music summer camp, students will learn all the fundamentals that go into having a successful band. Their days will be filled with: song writing, team building, music composition, making set lists, stage performance, singing, and everything else that goes into making a band! Rock Camp students must bring their own instruments, with the exception of drums and piano. June 3-7 & 24-28, M-F 9am-3pm | $340 All-Girl Rock Camp available July 15-19.
West Lake Hills (3316 Bee Caves Rd., Suite D, Austin, Texas 78746)
Little Rock Camp (ages 5-9): For five days your child will learn about many instruments, including the guitar, drums, piano, singing, and the violin..… June 3-7 and 24-28, M-F 9am-12pm | $230
Rock Camp (ages 10-15): In this 5-day music summer camp, students will learn all the fundamentals that go into having a successful band. Their days will be filled with: song writing, team building, music composition, making set lists, stage performance, singing, and everything else that goes into making a band! Rock Camp students must bring their own instruments, with the exception of drums and piano. June 10-21, July 8-Aug 2, M-F 9am-3pm | $340 (two-week session is $600); All-Girl Rock Camp available July 8-12.
Lakeway (915 Ranch Road 620 South, Lakeway, Texas 78734)
Little Rock Camp (ages 5-9): For five days your child will learn about many instruments, including the guitar, drums, piano, singing, and the violin..… June 10-21 & July 8-12 and 22-26, M-F 9am-12pm | $230
Rock Camp (ages 10-15): In this 5-day music summer camp, students will learn all the fundamentals that go into having a successful band. Their days will be filled with: song writing, team building, music composition, making set lists, stage performance, singing, and everything else that goes into making a band! Rock Camp students must bring their own instruments, with the exception of drums and piano. June 3-7, June 24-28, & July 15-19, M-F 9am-3pm | $340; All-Girl Rock Camp available July 15-19.
Arts Combinations: Drama, Film, Music, and/or Visual Arts
Details: The mission of Austin Children’s Theater (ACT) is to educate, inspire and empower children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities through the arts. ACT summer camps explore the many aspects of theatre and art, all inspired by a weekly theme. Campers embark on creative journeys that spark their imaginations. Camps focus on teaching the creative process through games, movement, storyboarding, art projects, music, film, and more. Campers engage in all aspects of the creative process. ACT talented staff nurtures individual campers as they collaborate in group settings. Although there is down-time for campers, there is never a dull moment! Each weekly camp culminates with a performance or art gallery installation, leaving the campers with a final work of art to share with family and friends, and great memories that will last a lifetime. For campers ages 6-10. All camps run from 9am-4:30pm, with extended care available from 8-9am and 4:30-5:30pm (Each option, AM Care or PM Care, available for $40/week). All camp sessions are $295/week. Session details included below:
June 17-21: Immersed in Art (Central: The Fallout Theater, 616 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701)
Join in for a week of artistic fun! Dabble in theater and storytelling, 2-D and 3-D art, music, and performance. Each day is action packed with art and mini-workshops by local Austin artists. Pick a project, or two, or all of them as the group explores and immerses in all forms of art all week. Show off your skills and masterpieces in a Friday Art Installation Gala!
June 24-28: Power Up! (Central: The Fallout Theater, 616 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701)
Superheroes, villains, news reporters, giant bugs, alien creatures - in the pages of comic book and graphic novels there are many awesome characters. In this camp you will create our own awesome characters, costumes, comic book and create a short play based on the comic to perform on Friday. You are the hero you’ve been waiting for, so Power Up!
July 8-12 Shake-a-Spear (South: The Institution Theater, 3800 Woodbury Dr, Austin, TX 78704)
Back by popular demand! In this week you’ll explore the world of Shakespearean and renaissance theater. Go back in time and be a part of many of the Bard’s famous plays and get to know his fabulous characters. So many possibilities to mash-up on the way to creating a fantastic new play in true Shakespearean flare and perform it on Friday.
July 22-26: Once Beyond a Time… (East: Ground Floor Theater, 979 Springdale Rd #122, Austin, TX 78702)
Hit the stage this summer, taking on classic tales of magic, mystery, and adventure! Fairytales have everything any imagination could want. Lurking behind every shadow is an evil villain. Hiding under every tree is a monster. Waiting for every opportunity is a hero. And found in every character is a story… Be a part of an original play and bring these character and stories to life as you help create them. Villains, witches, princes, fairies, animals, monsters and heroes - they are all here, waiting for their chance to trick, battle, save, fly, disguise, chase, capture and transform. Spend the days sharpening your acting skills as you work towards the goal of putting on a fully produced play on Friday!
July 29-Aug 2: The Original Mini-Musical Project (East: Ground Floor Theater, 979 Springdale Rd #122, Austin, TX 78702)
Step out of the sun and into the spotlight! Take the stage with the magic of music, dance, and adventure in this week of camp. Spend the days sharpening your musical theater skills as you work towards the goal of creating an original mini-musical! Written and composed by the campers, and guided by ACT talented staff, this fully produced original work is sure to have the audience begging for more on Friday.
Aug 5-9: The Traveling Circus Act (East: The VORTEX, 2135, 2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722)
So many acts so little time! This week is all about exploring the various circus arts – singing, clowning, magic, acrobatics, it’s all the circus. The group has magic to do because this week is bound to produce the Greatest Show on Earth!
Details: Creative Action offers fun, engaging, and exciting arts-based summer camps for ages 5 – 11. Led by experienced staff, camps are offered at three convenient locations in North Central, East, and South Austin and include a variety of themes to choose from all summer long. Campers envision and create their own films, perform on stage, and explore visual art with professional Teaching Artists in a safe, supportive learning environment.
Details by location:
North location (Koenig Lane Christian Church, 908 Old Koenig Lane); week-long camps are offered for ages 5-7, June 3-28 and July 8-August 2. Camp themes include Art Party: 3D Worlds, Movie Magic: KR8TV, On Stage: It’s Alive!, Art Party: Active Art, Movie Magic: Cartoons & Animation, Movie Magic: Strange Stories, On Stage: Ready Player Fun, and On Stage: Musicals. Two-week long camps are offered for ages 8-11, June 3-June 28 and July 8-August 2. Camp themes include Art Academy: Digital Art, Art Academy: Mixed Media, Film Academy: Film Noir, and Theatre Academy: Musicals.
East location (Creative Action, 1023 Springdale Rd., Building 3, Austin, TX 78721); week-long camps are offered for ages 5-7, June 3-June 28 and July 8-August 2. Camp themes include Art Party: Street Art, Art Party: 3D Worlds, On Stage: Musicals, On Stage: Ready Player Fun, Movie Magic: KR8TV, Art Party: Active Art, Movie Magic: Strange Stories, and Movie Magic: Cartoons & Animation. Two-week long camps are offered for ages 8-11, June 3-28 and July 8-August 2. Camp themes include Art Academy: Ceramics & Sculpture, Theatre Academy: Sketch Comedy & Improve, Music Academy: Music Production, and Film Academy: Musical Comedy.
South location (Eden Park Academy, 6215 Manchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745); week-long camps are offered for ages 5-7, June 3-28 and July 8-19. Camp themes include Movie Magic: Strange Stories, Movie Magic: Cartoons & Animation, Art Party: Active Art, Art Party: 3D Worlds, On Stage: Ready Player Fun, and On Stage: It’s Alive! Two-week long camps are offered for ages 8-11, June 3-28 and July 8-19. Camp themes include Film Academy: Science Fiction, Art Academy: Mixed Media, and Sketch Comedy & Improv.
Camper ages: Ages 5-11
Hours: M-F, 9:00am-4:30pm (drop off between 8:45-9am). Extended care is available 8-9am and 4:30-5:30pm for an additional $50/week per child.
Cost: One-week camps are $295 and two-weeks camp are $590.
*Winner of “Best Camp” in the Austin Chronicle’s 2017 “Best of Austin” poll.
Details: At Danza camps, there's a place for every kind of endeavoring artist: dancer, choreographer, pastry maker, singer, actor! Each week has a specialized theme led by professional teachers. Depending on the week, camp consists of lessons in baking, dancing, theater, music, and art. There is a final in-studio presentation for the parents on the last day of camp. For ages 5-12. Young Artists Summer Camp theme weeks:
June 3-7. Aladdin. M-F, 9am-4pm. $350
June 24-28
Harry Potter (Baking week; no discounts). M-F, 9am-4pm. $375
Alice in Wonderland. M-F, 9am-12pm for younger campers. $240
July 1-3. Toy Story. 3-day camp. M-F, 9am-4pm. $250
July 8-12
Dumbo (Baking week; no discounts). M-F, 9am-4pm. $375
Moana. M-F, 9am-12pm for younger campers. $240
July 15-19. Lion King. M-F, 9am-4pm. $350.
July 22-26. The Greatest Showman. M-F, 9am-4pm. $350.
July 29-August 2. Wizard of Oz. M-F, 9am-4pm. $350.
August 5-9. Carnival of the Animals. M-F, 9am-4pm. $350.
Location: Southwest Austin, 12233 Ranch Rd 620 N #101, Austin, TX 78750
*Sign up by March 30th for early bird discount; sibling discount (2nd child); and multi-week discount, all $15 off. One hour early drop off/late pick up available at $20/day.
*Winner of 2018 “Best Camp” award from HappiCampr.
Details: This summer, the Dougherty Arts School is offering the following arts-centric summer camps for kids: Summer Arts Adventure (for ages 5-6), Born For Art (for ages 7-9), and Made For Art (for ages 10-12). Each 2 week session of the three different camps will dive into a different theme, allowing for more in depth exploration of the topics. Every day, campers will rotate through different classes focusing on the many varied disciplines of art. This way, kids can learn, play, experiment, and create with the visual and performing arts in a supportive, creative, and structured environment.
Dates and cost: Two-week long sessions run during the following dates.
Session 1: 6/3 - 6/14 Resident: $432, Non-Resident $446
Session 2: 6/17 - 6/28 Resident: $432, Non-Resident $446
Session 3: 7/1 - 7/12 Resident: $389, Non-Resident $402 (no camp on 7/4)
Session 4: 7/15 - 7/26 Resident: $432, Non-Resident $446
Summer Arts Adventure (Ages 5 to 6)
Session 1: A Quest for...(Fantasy + Storytelling) Adventure awaits! Anything could happen along the journey! Whatever you can imagine is possible as you voyage through a world of fantasy. Go forth and encounter mythical creatures and colorful people of all kinds.
Session 2: Our Blue Planet (Water/Oceans). Slather on that sunscreen, grab a life vest and your waders! Hop aboard as you set sail and explore water in all kinds of places. What will you find floating right on top or deep down in the dark, dark depths?
Session 3: Smörgåsbord (Food in Art). You might not be cooking, but you’re still getting your hands dirty making food-themed art. From celebration feasts to still life, you will make art that considers the history, tradition, symbolism, preparation, and presentation of the foods we love to eat.
Session 4: Into the Wild (Wildlife). Scales, Feathers, Fur, and Fins! Paws, Claws, and Talons! This session, you will look at all the creatures that swim, crawl, fly, slither, walk, climb, and so forth. Get in touch with your wild side!
Born for Art (Ages 7 to 9)
Session 1: Ancient Civilizations (3000 BC - 500 AD). The Great Wall, Stonehenge, Pyramids, and Mummies are some of the amazing things that happened ages ago. History is rich with things to explore! For this session, you will travel back in time to take a peek at priceless treasures, art, and cultural practices from times long since past.
Session 2: It’s The End of the World As We Know It (Future/Fantasy). How does the world end? If you woke up to the imminent collapse of civilization, how would you survive? Brainstorm ways to prevent natural disasters, asteroids, invasions, fallout, and outbreaks. Maybe even design your own bunker.
Session 3: Innovation Celebration (Inventions in Art). Everything you use in your life today was a new invention once. Consider inventions in art practices and processes, using modern inventions for art, and think up new ways to use materials.
Session 4: Creepy Crawlers (Invertebrates). Ew! Gross! Yuck! These are things some people may say about invertebrates, but you know better! Invertebrates are awesome! Make art while learning about all different invertebrates, including but not limited to: arthropods, bugs, worms, mollusks, slugs, and corals.
Made for Art (Ages 10-12)
Session 1: Alien Society (Build Your Own Civilization). You’re not in Kansas anymore! During your travels in space, you’ve stumbled upon an alien civilization! How will you describe them to the people back home? What do they look like? How do they live their everyday lives? What do their homes and cities look like? How do they get around? Consider these questions and more!
Session 2: Podcast/Talk Show. Pick a theme to discuss on your show! Learn and practice your interviewing skills. Assume over-the-top characters for other students to interview. Record advertisements for your sponsors. Design promotional materials, sets (dioramas), logos, and backdrops.
Session 3: The Best Fest (Create Your Own Festival). Create your own (film, music, food, comic, etc.) festival and go nuts! Who is your headliner, featured guests, panel members, vendors, sponsors? Do you have a logo? What do your promotional materials look like? Where will you hold it? Is there a site map? It’s up to you!
Session 4: Tall Tales (Create Your Own Myth)
What are some of your favorite stories? Learn more about the realms of different Tall Tales, Myths, and exaggerations known around the world. Work together as a group to create a myth from scratch, then bring it to life as a play, complete with costumes, props, set, and backgrounds.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (early drop off and extended day available for $50/each)
Where: 1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
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