Summer Art Camps 2008
RACC is pleased to once again provide a listing of summer art camps in the tri-county region. Camps that offer a variety of artistic disciplines are listed below. RACC only provides the contact information. We do not necessarily endorse any of the programs listed. If you want to submit a listing, please email mbauer@racc.org.
Type of Summer Art Camps:
Dance
Film/Video
Music
Mutli-Discipline
Theater
Visual Arts
Dance
6/16-27 Kids Dance Camp at BodyVox. This year our three different groups—Blue (ages 3-5), Red (ages 6-8), and Green (ages 9-12)—will each have a unique variety of BodyVox styled workshops selected especially for their age. Will introduce kids to creative dance, stackrobats, which combines gymnastics and tumbling with dance movement, dance composition and choreography; contemporary jazz; ballet; yoga and pilates; improvisation; music and rhythm; and folk dance. After all the fun, the camp will culminate in a performance to share all that they have learned. Visit www.bodyvox.com for details. BodyVox, 1300 NW Northrup St., Portland, 503.229.0627.
7/7-8/2 Young Dancer Summer at The Portland Ballet. Weekly (or twice weekly) classes will be offered for Pre-Ballet through Level Two students. This is a wonderful opportunity for younger dancers to stay active during the summer and it provides an extra boost for students hoping to move up to the next level for the curriculum year. Ages 6-12. Contact Heather Jackson at info@theportlandballet.org to determine placement. Register at www.theportlandballet.org early as class size is limited! The Portland Ballet, 6250 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97239.
7/7-8/8 Pendulum Summer Camps. 7/7-17 Beginning and Intermediate Aerial Dance Camp: A camp ideal for beginning to intermediate-level recreational students ages 9-18. Campers will build and expand on a foundation of skills and create short presentation pieces with various disciplines in the air and on the ground. Coordination, flexibility, grace and strength are all developed which providing good fun for everyone in a supportive and safe environment. Attend for one or both weeks! A short presentation will be given each Thursday afternoon for friends and family. 9:00AM-3:00PM, Monday through Thursday. Tuition $350/week. 8/4-14 Advanced Summer Intensive: This camp is geared towards older campers with an established background in gymnastics, dance (traditional or aerial), and/or other circus skills. Campers will concentrate on developing higher-level skills and artistic presentation work in several aerial and ground disciplines, including handstands, adagio, aerial hoop, trapeze and silks, acrobatics, and more! Second-week students will have the opportunity for further artistic exploration with feedback from staff. A short presentation will be given at the end of each week for friends and family. 9:00AM-4:00PM daily (M-F Week 1, M-Th Week 2). Tuition: $525/week. Venue for both: The Multnomah Arts Center, 7688 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland. For enrollment, please visit http://www.pendulumdancetheatre.org/forms.htm.
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Film/Video
6/16-7/25 The Cinema Arts Camp at Digital Elf Studios. This camp will take yo deeply into the art of making a movie. Half of the day will be spent working with professional filming equipment. The other half of the day will be spent in post production and 3D computer animation. Each student will be provided with their own state of the art workstation. For students ages 9 and up. 4 sessions offered. For more information visit www.digitalelfstudios.com or call 503.977.1921.
6/16-8/27 Summer Film Camps for Kids + Teens at the NW Film Center. The film arts are an excellent way to learn about group decision making, build self-confidence, and uncover and nurture your talent. Participate in these week-long adventures in animation, digital video, documentary, and dramatic filmmaking. All equipment provided. No experience necessary. Week long classes include: Digital Storytelling; Make it Move - animation; Digital Moviemaking for Tweens; Mockumentary Moviemaking for Tweens; Animation for Teens; Video Activism for Teens; Shoot, Process, Edit 16mm for Teens; Media Arts Academy for Teens. Enrollment starts 6/18. Visit http://www.nwfilm.org/youngfilmmakers/summer_camps.php for details.
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Music
Community Music Center Summer Camp. Variety of lessons include: Early Childhood Music; Music Skills Camps; My First Piano; Strings and Dance Fusion Camps; Composing with; Piano Camp; Recorders & More; Chamber Music & Concerto Orchestra; Audition Success; Voice Lessons; Guitar & Piano Classes. See CMC's Summer catalog for dates and times at http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/index.cfm?action=ViewFile&PolPdfsID=656&/CMC - Summer 2008 Catalog.pdf. Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis Street, Portland, OR 97202, 503.823.3177.
6/23-7/11 Rock 'n Roll Jam Camp. Experienced young musicians form rock band,s write songs, perform a concert and make a CD. Ages 12 and up. 10am-4pm. Clackamas Community College. Call Jason at 503.703.5951 or email rockcamp@yahoo.com.
6/23-7/25 School of Music Summer Boot Camp. Summer Boot Camps are ideal programs for musicians ages 7-18 who want an immersive summer day camp experience. Students spend one to two full weeks working in a hands-on atmosphere honing their performance and ensemble expertise as well as learning valuable music industry-related skills. Not only will they meet and interact with other talented young musicians, they're also given unique access to established music professionals who will share their experience and knowledge to help students understand some of the options open to them in the music industry. Summer Boot Camps are the perfect complement to our core program and a great introduction to the School of Rock. Three sessions offered. For details visit www.schoolofrock.com or call 503.231.2945.
6/23-8/9 Rock & Roll Camp for Girls. An intensive one week day camp (3 sessions offered) for girls ages 8-18, campers of all skill levels learn guitar, drums, keyboards, bass, vocals, or DJing, form a band, write a song, and perform at the end of week sold out Showcase for friends, family, and hundreds of screaming fans. Women musicians, camp counselors, interns, and volunteers come together with campers from around the world to put the amp in camp! Session 1: June 23-28; Session 2: July 21-26; Session 3: Aug 4-9. Visit www.girlsrockcamp.org or call 503.445.4991 for details.
6/23-8/22 Ethos Summer Music Camp. Ethos Music Camp is open to all students ages 6-12. Students will be assigned to smaller groups according to age, ability, and instrument of choice. The camp is open to students of all abilities. Different instruments are featured each session. Each student chooses a primary instrument to focus on during the week. Students study technique, rhythm and music theory while learning performance pieces and preparing for the final recital. Additional activities include choir class, guest performers and art activities, as well as outdoor sports and games including basketball, soccer, kickball, hoola hoop and numerous other fun athletic activities. Numbers are limited, so early registration is encouraged. The five sessions include: Rock Band or Hip Hop Ensembles; Rock Band or Hip Hop Ensembles; Guitar or Piano; Percussion or Piano; Strings or Piano. The cost per child is $225 (plus a $5 charge for online applications). Scholarships are available. Camp sessions are from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday. Register at www.ethos.org by 6/2/08. Ethos Music Center, 10 N. Killingsworth, Portland, 503.241.8824.
8/3-6 Summer Jazz Workshop. Learn from local jazz king Mel Brown and other greats. For serious jazz students, 13 to adult. At Western Oregon University. Call 503.838.8275 or email melbrownworkshop@wou.edu for more information.
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Mutli-Discipline
6/22-7/4; 7/6-18 Young Musicians & Artists Camp (YMA) . Starting in 1965, YMA has offered students classes in instrumental music, and more recently in theatre, musical theatre, choir, piano, dance, photography, the visual arts, and creative writing. YMA students increase their artistic skills while building self-esteem and an appreciation for all the performing and visual arts. YMA is a two-week resident visual and performing arts summer program housed at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Students range from grades four through twelve. Visit www.ymainc.org or call 503.281.9528 for details.
6/23-8/1 Homowo African Arts & Cultures Summer Camps which provide rich cultural experiences for one week at a time. The summer Arts Camps are designed to introduce youngsters to a variety of performing arts activities while learning about the richness of Africa and cultural arts. Classes are taught by Homowo performers who share their knowledge of Ghanaian drumming and dance through lively activities. Students will learn to play some basic drum rhythms, dance, hear African Stories and generally be immersed in African culture for one week. Sessions: 6/23-26 International School of Beaverton, Aloha Ages 11-14 9 AM- 3 PM; 7/7-11 Friendly House Community Center, NW Portland Ages 3-5, 9 AM – 12 PM Ages 6-11, 9 AM – 3 PM: 7/21-25 Moore Street Community Center, N Portland Ages 6-11, 9 AM – 3 PM: 7/28-8/1 Portland Children’s Museum, SW Portland Ages 3-5, 9 AM – 12 PM. For details call 503.288.3025 or email info@homowo.org or www.homowo.org.
6/23-8/15 Happy Chinese Campers: Chinese Immersion Summer Camp for Children (Mixed levels; 4 sessions). Children will learn Chinese language arts and songs, dancing, stories, arts and crafts, fun and games and outdoor activities -- all in Mandarin Chinese. As well virtue studies and meditation will be taught. Group A: Ages 6-12; Group B: Ages 3-5. Children new to Chinese will learn fundamentals of listening and speaking and correct pronunciation; Children who already know some Chinese will continue to build on what they know. Older children will also work on character development and recognition. Register early to ensure a place. Place: Bodhi Tree Language Center. 5403 SE Center Street, Portland, OR 97206. For more information, see http://www.BodhiTreeCenter.org or call 503.788.0336.
6/23-8/15 Irvington Extended (IED) Day Program. Summer at IED is relaxed and fun, with plenty of time for outside play. They’ll have weekly themes to explore through the arts throughout the summer, and brush up on soccer skills the last two weeks of August. In addition, children will have time to help in the garden, cook, and play games all summer long. Activities are designed for k (must be 5 years old by June 1st 2008) through 5th grade. Current IED pre-k students are welcome. Children are enrolled on a weekly basis. 6/23-27 Fantasy Forest; 6/30-7/3Sculpture-Soft & Clay; 7/7-11 Intro to Photography; 7/21-25 Garden Art; 7/28-8/1 Puppet Madness; 8/4-8 Spare me the Drama/Soccer camp; 8/11-15 DaVinci Days/Soccer Camp. Weekly Tuition: $195 ($156 week of 4th of July). IED, 1320 NE Brazee St. Portland, OR, 97212, www.iedprogram.org. Please email iedprogram2@gmail.com.
6/30-8/8 Willowbrook: Outdoor Children's Art Program. In an atmosphere of laughter and love, work and play, children find expression for their creative powers. There are places for quiet reflection, for music and writing, places for play-acting and for dancing, and places where the imagination can create beauty from a ball of clay, a tube of paint, or a found object. Explore theater, dance, arts & crafts, nature, ceramics, weaving, basketry, and photography. Full day: 9am - 3:15pm, Mon-Fri; 9am - 2:45 pm (for 4 - 7 1/2 year olds). Half Day: 9-12 for 3 year olds (Choice of AM or PM for 4-18 year olds). Browns Ferry Park, Tualatin Oregon. For more information visit www.willowbrookartscamp.org or call 503.691.6132.
7/7-8/22 Grace Art Camps: Tales from Scandinavia. Stories hold the imaginations of the cultures of the world, and each year Grace Art Camp places story at the heart and inspiration of its curriculum. A week at Grace Art Camp provides an opportunity to be immersed in story, culture, and art. Children from ages 4 to 12 may select one week-long session in which to creatively explore new skills and ideas through music, dance, drama, visual arts, book arts, ceramics, glass, and fibre arts. The camp’s supportive, process-oriented environment nurtures creativity and builds community. Students experience the collaboration and friendship between fellow campers, their counselors, and the professional art staff. Throughout the week everyone is encouraged to put into practice the Art Camp values of being respectful, responsible, resourceful, and receptive. This summer, celebrating its twelfth year, our urban day camp is offering seven weeks of camp with tales from the culturally rich countries of Scandinavia. Visit www.grace-institute.org/grace_artCamps.htm. Grace Institute-Art Camps, 1535 NE 17th Avenue, Portland, 503.331.8155.
7/14-18, 21-25 MetroArts Kids Camp gives 7-12 year-olds a chance to experience all the arts – music, dance, theater, and visual arts – for one or two weeks at the Portland Center for Performing Arts (SW Broadway at Main). Kids crank up their creativity through hands-on activities involving each art form and also enjoy live performances, video demonstrations, and classes taught by professional musicians, dancers, actors, and visual artists. The week activities culminate with the Friday Project. The camp is directed by grammy-nominated Artistic Director Niel DePonte, Oregon Symphony principal percussionist, Oregon Ballet Theater Conductor, and arts educator. Enroll early at a lower rate. Visit www.metroartsinc.org for details.
7/14 – 8/1 IMAGINE! Arts Camp with the Glenn & Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro. Kids will let their imaginations fly this summer at the Glenn and Viola Walters Cultural Arts Center Arts Camp. Each week of camp, kids will experience different kinds of art in two, hour-long classes. Campers will work closely with their fellow campers and professional artists while working on fun projects. They will create their own works of art and have loads of fun participating in camp songs, skits, games and other fun activities. Campers will get a healthy snack everyday. So come join us for a fun and imaginative summer at Arts Camp. Session 1: 7/14 - 18 with Mixed Media Painting and Found Object Sculpture. Session 2: 7/21 - 25 with Funny Pages and Super Hero Theater. Session 3: 7/28 -8/1 with Story Illustration and Stories Live Storytelling. All sessions run from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, Monday thru Friday. For more information go to www.ci.hillsboro.or.us/wcac or call 503.615.3485. Registration begins 4/14/08.
8/10-24 Summer Teen Program Call for Applications Focus on Native American Art and Culture. The A. Susana Santos' Journeys in Creativity program introduces teens to the richness of Native American art and tradition through hands-on art workshops, museum field trips, and live performances. 16 teenagers will be chosen to embark on a journey through the remarkable world of Native American art and culture. This creative, cross-cultural exploration is provided by Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) and takes place on its wooded campus in Portland, Oregon. The program is free to the selected participants, including housing, food, materials, and instruction. The Journeys 2008 camp focus is the Art of the Canoe. Students will delve into the world of traditional Native American aquatic transportation. Applications are available online at www.ocac.edu. For more information, contact Journeys in Creativity Program Manager Shirod Younker at 503.297.5544 ext. 148 or email syounker@ocac.edu. Deadline to apply 5/23/08.
Mittleman Jewish Community Center (MJCC) Day Camp, in Art and other subjects. For pre-school-8th grade. For dates and to register at www.oregonjcc.org or call 503.244.0111. Mittleman Jewish Community Center, 6651 SW Capitol Highway, Portland. MJCC serves people of all faiths and backgrounds.
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Theater
6/16-8/18 GreenHouse Teens pre-professional summer theater training at Portland Center Stage. Let Portland Center Stage introduce your teen to the confidence-building fun of learning performance skills in a stimulating, supportive environment. These teaching professionals, drawn from Portland’s theater elite, eagerly await the chance to share their experience with your teen. Three sessions. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 NW 11th, Portland, 503.445.3793. Visit www.pcs.org/summer_camp for details.
6/16-8/29 Summer Theater Camps at Northwest Childrens Theater and School. Award-winning classes, taught by top theater professionals, include theater skills classes as well as hands-on Playlabs where students experience all the elements of a play production culminating in a performance. Four 2-week camps or three 1-week camps. For ages 4-18 years old. Before and after child care available. For more details visit www.nwcts.org or call 503.222.2190.
6/23-7/18 Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory Summer Camp 2008. Feel the thrill of performing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory at the Washington Park Amphitheatre with full costumes, props, and a beautiful set! That is what is in store for our students at the end of this exciting summer theater camp brought to you by SUN Community Schools, New Moon Productions, and Portland Parks & Recreation. This extensive musical theatre camp features instruction by theatre professionals in many areas including: acting, improvisation, dance & movement, singing, voice production, and other performing skills. The camp is open for students ages 8 - 17. Every day, students will work with the instructors on improving their artistic skills as well as rehearsing the show. For more details visit www.newmoonproductions.org or call 503. 402.1994.
6/23-8/22 Oregon Children's Theatre Acting Classes. These classes are great for all ages and skill levels - from 5 year olds to high school students, and beginning stage explorers to advanced students. Classes include: Theatre to the Max- intro to acting and improvisation; Acting foundations; Advanced improvisation; Beginning Acting; Fable for Friends; Fairy Tale Theatre; Make a Musical' Sing, dance & act; and Shake hands with Shakespeare and much more. Visit www.octc.org. Oregon Children's Theatre, 600 SW 10th, Portland, 503.228.9571.
7/7-18 Tears of Joy Theatre Puppet Camps-Summer 2008. 7/7-11 Puppet Construction & Performance: Spend a week with us creating a fabulous puppet, exploring character development and puppetry moves and grooves. On the last day of camp we will celebrate with an evening performance for family and friends, on stage at the Winningstad Theatre! Ages: 7-12 years old. 7/7-11 Mask & Circus Performance Camp: Learn the art of mask making and the fun, exciting skills of circus. Your Friday night performance will dazzle the socks–off your family and friends. This camp was a huge success last year, so sign-up early to reserve a spot! Ages: 7-12 years old. 7/14-18 Puppetry for Young Children: This is a great camp for little ones to explore and experience the world of puppetry with professional Tears of Joy Puppeteers. Each child will create a puppet and have a chance to show them off in a performance on the last day of camp at 11:30. Ages: 5-7 years old. All camps are located at the Winningstad Theatre, 1111 SW Broadway, Portland. For more information please call Karen at 503.248.0557 or email karen@tojt.com or www.tojt.com.
7/7-8/15 Summer 2008 Classes at the Lakewood Center for the Arts. Three Sessions: K-2 Kids Creative Dramatics: From 3:00 - 5:00 PM each day with a final performance always on last day of week at 4:30 pm. Kids write and create their own show through play, art, and imagination. There will be a big show at the end of each session for parents to enjoy. Each session will have a theme to draw from.
TV/Film Acting: Get a taste of stardom and have fun through on-camera acting. Practice improvisation, presentation and audition skills using commercial, film and TV Scripts - comedy and drama. Sleepy Hollow Musical Theatre Workshop: The ten day sessions include instruction on all aspects of acting: including Auditioning, Character Development, Voice Inflection, Blocking, Vocal Techniques, Choreography and Evaluation. For more details visit www.lakewood-center.org or call 503.635.3901.
7/9-8/5 Summer on Stage at Portland Actors Conservatory. No audition is required for this program. Students age 8 to 18 receive hands-on training in all aspects of the craft of acting. Each session provides an in-depth exploration of the fun and fundamentals of acting, the use of the imagination, and the utilization of the professional rehearsal process, culminating in a professionally-staged production in our own theatre. Portland Actors Conservatory, 1436 SW Montegomery Street, Portland. Visit www.actorsconservatory.com or call 503.274.1717.
7/14-18, 7/21-25 Nomadic Theatre Co’s Circus Arts Camp. Days will include clowning, juggling, unicycle, acrobatics, rolling globe, stilts, tumbling, theatrical games, dance and lots of imagination! Circus skills are challenging and fun, alternating between group skills and individual. We will work on both and develop acts over the week to present on Friday where friends and family will be invited. The atmosphere will be supportive and the focus on the learning and development of skills and characters during the week. The program is designed for those who have been learning circus skills and first timers. Some activities will be for the whole mixed aged group, and some more age specific. Two—one week sessions 7/14-18 and 7/21-25. 10 am- 3 pm. Ages: finished 2nd grade-8th grade. Cost per week: $200 ($175 for each additional child of same family). At Cedarwood School, 3030 SW 2nd Ave Portland, OR 97201. Questions: Call Heather Pearl at 503.358.3441 or heatherpearlcromie@yahoo.com. For more about Nomadic Theatre at www.nomadictheatre.org.
7/14-25 CUENTOS Y TEATRO: Summer Theatre Camp in Spanish directed by Omar Vargas, Olga Sanchez and Mária Manness from Miracle Theatre. A unique and exciting theatre program for kids -- incorporating theatrical movement and games based on Latin American folklore, led by Ecuadorian theatre artist Omar Vargas and apprentice Mária Manness. The camp will include traditional mask-making directed by artistic director Olga Sanchez. Camp will be presented entirely in Spanish. Ages: 9–12 years old. Cost: $100 ($50 deposit). 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Milagro Theatre, 525 SE Stark Street, Portland, Oregon 97214. More information: 503.236.7253 or www.milagro.org.
7/21-8/8 Made for Kids Theatre Arts Camps. Act, sing, dance, write, create. 7/21-25, M-F, 9am-3pm, $155 for grades 2-5. 7/28-8/8 M-F, 9am-3pm, $275, grades 4-7. Closing performances: 7/25 & 8/8 at 2pm. Concordia University, 2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, www.cu-portland.edu/ctas/pava/camp.cfm or call 503.280.8614 for info.
7/28 - 8/09 Summer Theatre Camp: Young Artists at Play at Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center (IFCC). Experience two weeks of games, exercises, writing, and performances built around your concerns, interests, ideas and dreams. Build confidence as both your intelligence and your creativity are given their chance to shine. Ages 10 to 13. One week camps are also available for children age 4 to 9. Play theatre games, build confidence and make new friends while receiving professional acting instruction. Summer Theatre Camp is brought to you by IFCC in partnership with Portland Theatre Brigade. Portland Theatre Brigade is a professional group of young actors, presenting entertaining and professional theatre by and for young people while empowering children to take ownership of their art and education. 10:00am-3:00pm daily. $397 early bird registration fee ($450 after 6/14). The scholarship application is available upon request. Register at http://www.ifccarts.org/education/calendar/2008/summer-theatre-camp-young-artists-play/ or call 503–823-4322.
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Visual Arts
6/8-8/10 Portland Art Museum Summer Art Classes. The Museum offers a variety of hands-on studio art classes for children, teens, adults, and families in an environment that encourages creativity by using the collections and special exhibitions as a springboard for the imagination. Advance registration is required for summer classes except Before Hours Drawing in the Galleries. Register today as classes fill fast and space is limited. Registration ends June 1. Register online, or call 503.276.4254 or email education@pam.org. Portland Art Museum, 1219 SW park, Portland.
6/16-8/22 Art Adventures Summer Day Camp at Oregon College of Art and Craft. 9 week long sessions give children (ages 6-13 yrs) a chance to explore art in an energetic and fun camp setting. Located on OCAC's beautiful 9.5-acre forested campus, the camp encourages creative expression with an emphasis on the individual. Children develop skills and confidence in daily workshops that blend two- and three-dimensional media. Fun activities, games and songs are peppered throughout the day to help refill the children's creative tanks. The sense of respect and caring the staff displays help to make this camp successful and inspirational. Tuition is $300 per week, including snack and materials. Scholarship assistance is available. 9am-5pm each day. Before and After Camp Care is available each morning at 8am and in the evenings until 6pm for an additional fee. Call 503.297.5544 or visit www.ocac.edu for more information.
6/23-7/25 smARTworks for Children and Teens at Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). smARTworks (Studio and Media ART Workshops) is a unique series of courses designed specifically for students ages 7 through 14. In this hands-on program, students learn to use art as a lens for investigating the world. Classes are structured to guide children as they explore project topics and to support their creativity as ideas find form. Students have the opportunity to utilize the many resources of the college including professional studios and labs, quality tools and materials, Charles Voorhies Fine Art Library and the Internet. Program is from 8 am to 5 pm. PNCA, 1241 NW Johnson St., Portland, OR 97209. For more information visit http://www.pnca.edu/programs/ce/youth/smartworks.php or call 503.226.4391.
6/23-7/25 Summer Art Camps at Museum of Contemporary Craft. During each week-long session (2 sessions offered), campers explore the museum and work with incredible artists as their guides. Come learn craft traditions and techniques in wood, metal, glass and textiles and make a variety of objects. Campers will push the boundaries of tradition and go out into the city to collect, combine and transform non-traditional materials into lasting and personal pieces of art. Fee: $225 (Members at Household level or above: $200) For questions or to pre-register please email education@MuseumofContemporaryCraft.org. Visit the website at www.museumofcontemporarycraft.org. MCC at 724 NW Davis, Porland.
6/23-7/25 Camp SCRAP: Creative Reuse Summer Camp 2008. SCRAP will be offering three one-week Summer Camp sessions for kids ages
6-10. Campers will explore all the amazing things that can be made out of "scrap" materials, while also learning about the three R's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Activities include: field trips, fun and educational games, visiting artists, and of course lots of projects! Each day of the camp focuses on a material commonly available at SCRAP. Many of these items are not recyclable, so the only options are send it to the landfill or REUSE it! The Material Theme Days will be: (1) Fiber; (2) Tile & Glass; (3) Paper & Wood; (4) Plastic, Rubber & Foam; (5) Metal. Please join us for SCRAPtacular summer-time fun! 9am-3pm. $185 member/$200 non-member. More details at www.scrapaction.org.
6/23-8/22 Teen Workshop Program at Oregon College of Art and Craft. Whether taken for high school credit or to learn a new technique, these workshops allow students of all skill levels to explore their creativity in a fun and energetic setting. Led by a skilled and supportive staff, the participants develop solid foundation skills and a personal vision as they gain confidence in their own artwork. Located in the studios on OCAC's forested campus, the workshops focus on photography, jewelry, painting, fashion design, ceramics, and sculpture.While encouraging creative expression with an emphasis on the individual, the workshops also allow participants to connect on an artistic level with their peers. Sessions run Monday-Friday from 9:00am-4:00pm each day. Tuition is $350 per week and scholarship assistance is available. Call 503.297.5544 or visit www.ocac.edu for more information.
6/24-8/28 100th Monkey Studio Art Camps. Camp runs 9am-3pm, Tuesday-Fridays and is $200 for the week. Also offer the option of 3-5pm aftercare for those who need longer days for and extra $20 per day. Participants should bring a healthy sack lunch and a water bottle. An afternoon healthy snack will be provided by the studio. Camp sessions include: Mixed Media Art Camp, Global Art Camp and Girls Empowerment Art Camp. Mini-camps on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons for $40 a workshop will be offered in Instamatic Camera & Mixed Media Self-Portraits, Time Capsules, Garden Art, Crayon Encaustic and Make your own imaginary friend/monster. For more information about each class, costs and age requirements contact: The 100th Monkey Studio, 110 SE 16th Ave. Portland, OR 97214, 503.232.3457, www.the100thmonkeystudio.com.
6/30-7/25 (4-5 year olds); 6/30-8/8 (6-8 year olds) Summer Art Camps at Portland Children's Museum. Children will play, explore and discover in three exciting art studios created just for them! Sunny days will be spent smooshing and squishing clay, and mixing, swirling and painting with bright liquid watercolors and cubes of frozen paint. Campers will spend time collecting, sorting and building with found objects and natural materials. They will explore the beauty of Washington Park. Experienced educators will encourage children to communicate their ideas and stories, and facilitate long-lasting connections between the arts and nature. Visit www.portlandcm.org for details. Portland Children's Museum, 4015 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221, 503.223.6500.
7/14-8/29 Art Waves Summer Art Camps 2008. Six weekly camps: Spa Creations, Silk Painting & Fiber Art, Puppet Madness!, Magical Masks, Amazing Mosaics, and Spa Creations again. Theme party at the end of each camp! Celebrating their third year with new projects. Art Waves students receive art education with flare and fun! Runs Mon-Fri from 9 am - 2 pm. For ages 6 and up. $185 per week includes art materials with discount for multiple children or camps. Visit www.art-waves.org for more details and photo examples, or call 503 531 0935.
RACC Staff to Contact:
Mary Bauer
Communications Associate
503.823.5426
mbauer@racc.org
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