Registration is open for the ARTx3 Campus’ summer camps. This year, the museum offers six camps for ages 7-17 in art, theater, science and cooking. The camps are designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds through hands-on experiences in the arts and sciences.
Full scholarships are now available to everyone who applies, regardless of financial need, thanks to the donors to the ARTx3 Campus’ Adopt-A-Camper program, according to a news release.
“We believe every child should have access to creative experiences, regardless of financial circumstances,” said Lindsey Collins, ARTx3 Campus’ assistant director. “Thanks to the incredible support from our Adopt-A-Camper donors, we’re able to offer full scholarships that open the door for more kids to explore, learn and express themselves through the arts.”
“When we invest in young minds through programs like Adopt-A-Camper, we’re not just funding a week of camp — we’re nurturing the next generation of artists, thinkers, and leaders,” Collins said.
CAMPS
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Art Jr. Camp — 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 9-13.
Art Jr. Camp, for ages 7-11, combines basic lessons in drawing, painting, crafting and sculpting with an exploration of current art exhibitions. Students will create two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects, focusing not only on creating independently and working with different media, but also creating projects with fellow campers. Elly Bates instructs this. The cost is $110 for members and $140 for nonmembers. Register at artx3.org/all-events/art-jr-camp.
Art Pro Camp — 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 9-13.
Art Pro Camp. for ages 12-17, combines advanced lessons in drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture with exploration of current art exhibitions. Students will create two-dimensional and three-dimensional projects, focusing not only on artistic methods and working with different media, but on the creative process itself. Shalisha Thomas instructs this. The cost is $110 for members and $140 for nonmembers. Register at artx3.org/all-events/art-pro-camp.
Theater Pro Camp — 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 16-20, June 23-27.
Theater Pro Camp, for ages 12-17, focuses on theater preparation, collaboration and exploration. By combining acting, voice, movement training and performance skills, students will develop the skills needed in theater performance. They are also empowered to advance their creativity in a fun and supportive environment. Campers work with props and costumes to perform numbers and scenes from various plays and musicals. Beyond the practical application in theater, students will learn to work in teams, problem-solve, build self-confidence, gain respect for the talents and opinions of others and explore their creativity. The camp concludes with a public performance. Bethany Gere instructs this. The cost is $220 for members and $280 for nonmembers. Register at artx3.org/all-events/theater-pro-camp.
Theater Jr. Camp — 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 23-27.
Theater Jr. Camp, for ages 7-11, teaches the basics of theater preparation, collaboration and exploration. Campers will work with props and costumes and perform a play. They will learn to work in teams, solve problems, build self-confidence, use different techniques to help stay focused and explore their creativity. The camp concludes with a public performance. Emily Burris instructs this. The cost is $110 for members and $140 for nonmembers. Register at artx3.org/all-events/theater-jr-camp.
Science Camp — 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 7-11.
Science Camp, for ages 7-11, is a fun summer adventure where students explore the world around them through experiments and building things with hands-on activities like mixing chemicals, dissecting plants and exploring the Earth. David Small instructs. The cost is $110 for members and $140 for nonmembers. Register at artx3.org/all-events/science-camp.
CrEATe Lab Camp — 2-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 7-11.
CrEATe Lab Camp, for ages 12-17, is a nutritious, hands-on cooking camp in which students learn food preparation skills. Students will also learn about gardening, food careers and community service. Faith Anaya instructs this. The cost is $110 for members and $140 for nonmembers. Register at artx3.org/all-events/create-lab-camp.
Registration and scholarship applications are at artx3.org/summer-camps. Details: Lindsey Collins, ARTx3 Campus’ assistant director, at lcollins@artx3.org or (870) 536-3375.
