* Half Day & Full Day Option * Class Size 4-8 Students *
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*Sports / Activity Break, Monday - Friday, 10:45am -11:00am, 2:45pm -3:00pm* 
(Sports / Activity include: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, or Indoor Game etc.)
Guided Sports / Activities Under The Supervision of a Coach/ Staff Member

Daily Schedule 
* 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Morning care (add-on)

• 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Morning class 
• 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch break
• 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Afternoon class

4:00 p.m. Afternoon half-day camp/ full-day camp pick-up ready

Summer is the best time to prepare any art and writing competition.
Our Teen Art, Digital Art, and Writing Camp, is a unique program designed specifically for young artists and writers who want to explore and develop their creative talents in the digital age; also help young artists and writers prepare for the prestigious Scholastic Art and Writing Competition or any other competition they are interested.
Our camp provides a supportive and inspiring environment where participants can work on their artistic and writing skills, learn new techniques, and express themselves through their artwork and writing.
Our camp is led by experienced instructors who are passionate about art, digital art, and writing and dedicated to helping teens develop their skills. They will guide participants through a variety of activities and projects, including digital drawing and painting, creative writing, poetry, storytelling, graphic design, and more. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with different software, techniques, and genres, and receive feedback and encouragement from their peers and instructors.

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W3(6/26 - 6/30/2023) G6+ AM. Option1, Animation; Option2, Creative Nonfiction + PM. Portrait Drawing

$198.00 - $358.00

AM:

Option1:

Animation (G6+)

• The student will discover the core concepts of animation production through workshops on character design, drawing motions, timing, syncing, and cleanup. Design your animations using both a computer and drawing tablet to practice computer-based and hands-on techniques.

Option2: (G6+)

Creative Nonfiction

• The students will spend time creating creative nonfiction in a constructive, supportive atmosphere. 
• Students write and read every day and gain a new appreciation for what it is to not only write but write well. 
• During this camp, we will encourage writers to share, demonstrate step-by-step how to complete each strategy; allow students time to use the strategy with chosen or assigned topics, and share their ideas as well. 

PM: Portrait Drawing (G6+)

• Learn to sketch a portrait from scratch by exploring a variety of drawing techniques and bring it to life using basic shapes, tones, shadows, and line work
• The teacher takes you step by step through the process, starting with drawing exercises to warm up, sketching proportional facial features, adding detail with tones and shadows, to creating texture with line work. By the end of this week, you will be able to draw realistic and captivating portraits from scratch.

Drawing Fundamentals

• Introduction to drawing materials
• Quality of line
• Tonal scale exercises
• Shading techniques
• Rule of thirds and image 
• composition
• Rendering light

Materials List:

• Dry Media
• Vine and compressed charcoal
• Graphite Pencil 2H-6B, 

W5 (7/10 - 7/14/2023) G6+ AM. Option1, News Reporting and Writing; Option2, Illustration + PM, Portrait Painting-Oil

$198.00 - $358.00

AM:

Option1:

News Reporting and Writing (G6+)

• While the ways in which the American public consumes news are constantly evolving, with the endless news cycle and digital media have created a huge demand for high-quality content. News Reporting and Writing Camp is here for our students who are interested to try out being journalists. 
• In this camp, students will develop and build upon their ability to write clearly and concisely, research and gather information, think and read critically, ask critical questions, examine the evidence, and analyze text for bias.

Option2:

Illustration (G6+)

Course Description:

• This weeklong vector illustration class is designed for students who want to explore the world of vector art and develop their skills in creating digital illustrations. Students will learn the basics of vector illustration using software such as Adobe Illustrator, including shapes, paths, typography, color, and composition. By the end of the course, students will have developed a portfolio of their own vector illustrations and have a strong foundation in the art of vector illustration

PM:

Portrait Painting-Oil (G6+)

• Teach the students the fundamentals of portrait painting with oil. After direct instruction and guided practice, students will have a chance to paint a portrait and offer classmates constructive feedback on their work.
• After this lesson, students will be able to analyze ,describe , interpret and judge characteristics of portrait painting follow a step-by-step process of painting a portrait & participate in a productive peer critique

Materials:

• Canvas
• Oil paints
• Paint brushes
• Palette

Key Vocabulary:

• Portrait painting
• Preparatory drawing
• Underpainting
• Stippling
• Smudging

W6 (7/17 - 7/21/2023) G6+ AM. Option1, College Application Essay Writing (G9+); Option2, Beginning Screenwriting + PM: Watercolor Painting

$198.00 - $358.00

AM:

Option1:

College Application Essay Writing (G9+)

• Students will learn how to write an effective college application essay. They will explore strategies for exploring topics, organizing ideas, and using vivid language to craft an original and engaging essay. Through developing a personal story or narrative that illustrates their qualities, interests and strengths, students will gain insight into how to effectively present themselves to college admissions committees. Additionally, they will receive feedback from experienced instructors on their drafts so they can make appropriate revisions. By the end of the camp, students will feel confident in their ability to write a clear and compelling college essay.

Option2:

Beginning Screenwriting (G6+ )

1. Fundamentals of storytelling. 
2. Introduction to writing script formats and conventions. 
3. How to create compelling characters and storylines. 
4. The basics of visual storytelling. 
5. Understanding the language and structure of a screenplay. 
6. Developing your own voice as a screenwriter. 
7. Elements of three-act structure. 
8. What makes a great dialogue. 
9. Tips for successfully pitching a script. 
10. Setting up a screenplay for production.

PM:

Watercolor Painting (G6+)

Objectives:

• Gain knowledge about the watercolor medium that will help them in future art lessons.
• -Students will explore the medium of watercolor paints. 
• Students will create watercolor painting techniques (wet-on-wet) and how to enhance that technique with salt, crayon resist and blotting. They will also reinforce their knowledge of color theory by color mixing and complimentary colors.
• Experience and perceive the qualities of watercolor paints
• Apply knowledge of color mixing
• Experience the unique properties of watercolor paint

Vocabulary:

• TRANSPARENT
• WET-ON-WET
• OPAQUE
• COMPLIMENTARY COLOR
• BLEND

Materials: 

• sponges
• brushes (large & small)
• watercolor paper
• -watercolor paints
• paper towels
• plastic dishes, butter tubs, etc. for rinsing
• newspaper for desks
• -table salt and/or sea salt
• -white crayons
• pencils

W7 (7/24 - 7/28/2023) G6+ AM. Intro to Film + PM, Mixed Media

$198.00 - $358.00

AM:

Intro to Film (G6+)

• This weeklong film class is designed for students who want to explore the world of filmmaking and develop their skills in creating visual storytelling. Students will learn the basics of filmmaking including storyboarding, camera angles, lighting, sound, and editing. By the end of the course, students will have created their own short film and have a strong foundation in the art of filmmaking.

PM:

Mixed Media (G6+)

• This is a fun class for mixed media art collage making .This class is for all ages. The students can use different paints, inks and other varieties of materials. 
• In this Mixed Media lesson, students will create a mixed media collage using a variety of materials.

Materials

• Magazines
• Pencils
• Scissors
• Stamps of any kind
• Construction paper of any kind- Pacon Tru-Ray Construction -Paper, 9″ x 12″, 10 Classic Colors, 50 Sheets 
• Glue Stick – Elmer’s Glue Stick
• (Calendar) images landscapes, pets, etc. 
• 12×18 Watercolor paper – Canson XL Series Watercolor 
• Textured Paper Pad for Paint, 
• -Pencil, Ink, Charcoal, Pastel, and Acrylic
• Brushes – Acrylic Paint Brush Set
• Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Kits
• Acrylic Paint – Crayola Washable Kids Paint Set

W8 (7/31 - 8/4/2023) G6+ AM. Intro to Photography + PM. 3D Design

$198.00 - $358.00

AM:

Intro to Photography (G6+)

• This week- long photography class is designed for children who want to learn the basics of photography and improve their skills. Throughout the week, students will learn about composition, lighting, exposure, and color, and apply these concepts to their own photography. By the end of the course, students will have developed a portfolio of their own photographs and have a strong foundation in the art of photography.

PM:

3D Design (G6+)

Sculpture explorations & creations your students will love!

• The students will know 3D sculpture is the branch of the visual arts that operates in three dimensions. Sculpture is the three-dimensional art work which is physically presented in the dimensions of height, width and depth. It is one of the plastic arts. Durable sculptural processes originally used carving (the removal of material) and modeling (the addition of material,) such as clay, stone, metal, ceramics, wood and other materials . Since Modernism, there has been an almost complete freedom of materials and process, the sculpture can be made out of stone, wood, clay or any other material the students wishes to use. A wide variety of materials may be worked by removal such as carving, assembled by welding ,modeling, molded ,or casting.
• This week, the sculptures can be made with wood, clay, awesome Plastic Recycling, or by piecing materials together.

W9 (8/7 - 8/11/2023) G6+ AM.Sci-Fi Writing + PM. Digital Painting

$198.00 - $358.00

AM:

Sci-Fi Writing (G6+)

• In this camp, the students will hone their writing skills while creating a science fiction story. They will be Introduced to the concepts of Sci-Fi and Brainstorming, drafting, and building the World, they will make character creation, plot development, and story structure within a futuristic sci-fi universe created by the learners.

PM:Digital Painting (G+)

• Digital painting is an emerging art form in which traditional painting techniques such as watercolor, oils, impasto, etc. are applied using digital tools by means of a computer, a graphics tablet, stylus, and software.
• The students will explore the world of digital art and its exciting range of creative tools, empower them to create their own paintings, while getting inspiration from a range of other artists. 
• This lesson introduces learners to a range of line and shape tools, 
• and revisits the fill and undo tools used for digital painting. Learners will create their own digital painting in the style of an artist.