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Summer Camps
Sweetwater Center for the Arts offers weekly, half-day and full-day summer camps for ages 3-17 in the visual, performing, culinary and literary arts. Every week is a new adventure as children and teens explore various themes and art forms. Summer camps run from June 14-August 13, 2010. On the first day of camp, please go to the upstairs lobby for camp check-in.
All campers must have a Permission Form/Medical Waiver on file before they may participate in camp activities. These forms will be mailed to campers prior to the camp start date.
If you register your child for one morning camp and one afternoon camp in the same week, you may sign up for the supervised lunch ($10/day; lunch is not included) at the time of registration. Camp participants (ages 4-15) who are not accompanied by an adult and wish to stay in the building between camps must sign up for the supervised lunch. Supervision is provided by a Sweetwater instructor or staff member.
Supervised lunch registration must be made at least two business days prior to the camp start date in order for arrangements to be made. Please contact the Education Director for questions regarding the supervised lunches.
Due to food allergies, Sweetwater does not provide snacks or lunch. Snack breaks will be taken during both morning and afternoon camps, so parents should provide a snack, drink or lunch for their children. Snacks and drinks may also be purchased in the Sweetwater office.
Melodia Musical Theater Workshop
CH23
(Children entering grades 2-6 in the fall)
This year’s camp is being held in memory of Mario Melodia, who so graciously dedicated his time and energy to Sweetwater for so many summers.
This intensive summer camp experience will introduce students to creative dramatics, scene study, dance and basic vocal techniques in an age-appropriate way. In the past, children have performed shows by Disney and current children’s movies and musicals. Students will rehearse and perform for family and friends, showcasing the skills they have acquired throughout the week.
Scripts will be emailed to students in the beginning of July. Parent involvement is strongly encouraged, and those parents who are interested in volunteering to help with costumes, props, scenery, etc. should notify Sweetwater at the time of registration.
There will be script read-throughs and music run-throughs on Friday, July 16 and Saturday, July 17. More information will be sent at the time of registration. Please wear comfortable clothing, soft, rubber-soled shoes and bring a tape recorder that you, the student, can operate. Please also bring these items with you to the camp on Monday, July 19.
Camp begins on Monday, July 19. Campers will meet from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. each day through Friday, July 23. Students with solo performances may be required to arrive early or stay late to practice; parents will be notified of any changes or addition to the schedule. Dress rehearsal times will be determined.
Please bring your own snacks and drinks.
The performance will be held at Sweetwater on Saturday, July 24, from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served after the performance.
Instructors: Anastasia Livingstone and Martha Prine
Time: 1 Week, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Dates: July 19 - July 23, 2010
Members: $200
Non-Members: $225
Teen Painting
TN09
Ages 11-15
Create paintings while learning how to express yourself in new ways! This camp will address the needs of beginners as well as more experienced students. Students will experiment with a variety of painting media such as watercolor, acrylic, and pastel while representing a variety of subject matters. Demonstrations on how to stretch and prepare a canvas will also be given. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Theresa Nero Members: $120
Time: 1 Week, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Non-members: $145
Dates: July 12 - July 16, 2010
Cooking For Teens: Regional Favorites
TN10, TN11, TN12
Ages 11-15
Students will work on knife skills, review food safety practices, cooking terms and work in groups in mock professional kitchen stations while preparing popular regional cuisines such as pierogies, “Pittsburgh style” steaks and sandwiches, breakfast items and dessert. Students are asked to bring a chef’s knife and cutting board. Materials should be labeled with permanent marker. Aprons will be provided. Students in this class will compete in an Iron Chef style competition on the last day of class and parents are invited to come an hour early on the last day for sampling. Due to the nature of this camp, Sweetwater is unable to
accommodate food allergies/dietary restrictions.
TN10
Instructor: Olga Watkins
Time: 1 Week, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: July 12 - July 16, 2010
Members: $135
Non-members: $160
TN11
Instructor: Olga Watkins
Time: 1 Week, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: July 26 - July 30, 2010
Members: $135
Non-members: $160
TN12
Instructor: Olga Watkins
Time: 1 Week, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: August 9 - August 13, 2010
Members: $135
Non-members: $160
Illustration
TN13
Ages 11-15
In this camp, students will explore how to use not only words but pictures to tell a story of their own creation. We’ll explore various techniques such as pen & ink, watercolor, and pencil drawing. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Elizabeth Slovan
Time: 1 Week, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Dates: July 19 - July 23, 2010
Members: $120
Non-members: $145
Stop Motion Animation
TN18
Ages 11-15
Create a character, design a set, and bring them both to life through stop motion animation! In this camp, students will learn how to tell their own story by collaboratively creating and shooting a stop motion animation. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Elizabeth Slovan
Time: 1 Week, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: July 19 - July 23, 2010
Members: $120
Non-members: $145
Wet ‘N Wild Watercolors
TN14
Ages 11-15
Explore the endless possibilities of the watercolor medium as students learn to incorporate mixed media into their work. Students will create both traditional watercolor paintings and also experimental pieces which will incorporate found objects from nature. Basic color theory will be covered, as well as the fundamental elements and principles of design. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Vanessa Latour
Time: 1 Week, 9:00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.
Dates: July 26 - July 30, 2010
Members: $120
Non-members: $145
Creative Writing
TN15
Ages 13-17
Have you always liked telling stories? A creative writing camp might be just the thing for you. In this class, students will brainstorm ideas and will learn to write, analyze and critique short stories. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Beverlee Blair
Time: 1 Week, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Dates: August 2 - August 6, 2010
Members: $120
Non-members: $145
Live Animal Art Summer Camp
NEW PROJECTS! RETURNING STUDENTS WELCOME!
CH18
Ages 8-12
Sweetwater is partnering with the Animal Rescue League of Pennsylvania’s Wildlife Center in this exciting camp for kids! Each week, a different animal will be brought to class including spring animals: snakes, an American crow, a barrel owl, a striped skunk and a porcupine.* Students will learn about the habitat and characteristics of each of these creatures and will then reproduce each on in a different medium such as relief sculpture and fabric construction using techniques inspired by the works of Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock. Tammy Frech, Wildlife Educator at the Wildlife Center, will attend several classes as a guest instructor. Materials fee is included in the tuition. *This list of animals is based on their availability from the Animal Rescue League. If a particular animal listed is not available at the time of class, a different animal may be substituted.
Instructor: Cynthia Shaffer & Tammy Frech
Time: 1 Week, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Dates: August 2 - August 6, 2010
Members: $120
Non-members: $145
Basic Black & White Photography
TN16
Ages 11-15
Learn the fundamentals of photography by printing your own black and white pictures! Topics of study will include basic operation of a 35 mm camera, film processing and making your own prints in the darkroom. Creative image design through the use of light and composition will also be discussed. Materials fee is included in the tuition. Students should bring a manual 35 mm camera with them to camp. Sweetwater has several basic cameras available if you do not own your own camera. Ask a staff member for details.
Instructor: Chelsey Rosselle
Time: 1 Week, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Dates: August 2 - August 6, 2010
Members: $140
Non-members: $165
The Art Of Cartooning/Comics
TN17
Ages 11-15
Students will explore several cartooning and comic strip techniques, as well as learn about the history of the genre. They will work to develop their skills drawing the human figure, exaggeration, perspective, and backgrounds and foregrounds. They will also learn about the animation process, storyboarding, character design, and comic book creation in some exciting projects. Materials fee is included in the tuition.
Instructor: Celena Yussen
Time: 1 Week, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Dates: August 9 - August 13, 2010
Members: $120
Non-members: $145
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