Arts and Special Interest
Summer Camp Listing for 2024
Japanese Manga and Anime Drawing
Co-ed Japanese Manga and Anime Drawing (gr 6-8) – 4 days
- June 10 – 13, 1:00p – 4:00p (4 day camp)
- $165
Description
Japanese manga dates back to the late 1700’s, yet today both manga and anime are multi-million dollar industries in the US alone! In this camp, students will look at the cultural history of manga/anime in Japan, learn popular mangaka (Japanese manga artist) styles alongside general drawing instruction, review common story building devices, and finish the week creating our own unique manga page combining all of the skills learned throughout the week. As we draw, anime adaptations of popular manga will play in the background to create a truly immersive manga/anime experience!- take home: art bag, pen sets, pencils/erasers, and all original work
Fashion Customization Clothes with Paint
Co-ed Fashion Customizing Clothes with Paint (gr 6-8) – 1 week
- July 15 – 19, 1:00p – 4:00p
- $180
Description
Customization of the wardrobe gives your personality and style a new voice! Aiming to take the basics of painting into the world of fashion, students will learn all the skills needed to customize their first piece of clothing. We will start with painting basics, learn about the idea/design conception process, and finish the week fully customizing our selected piece. From anime character to intricate flower, if you’ve ever thought your wardrobe needed something more, this is the place to start! Each student will need to bring a plastic container for a painting water bowl and MOST IMPORTANT a pair of canvas shoes (converse, vans, toms, etc.) or denim top/bottom (jackets, jeans, shorts, etc.) to customize in this class (cotton material items – ie: shirts, sweatshirts, etc. WILL NOT work for this class). Take home: canvas pouch, pencil/eraser, brush set, paint pots, clips/boards, and all original work
Comic Book Appreciation and Creation
Co-ed Comic Book Appreciation and Creation (gr 5-8) – 1 week
- July 8 – 12, 9:00a – 12:00p
- $160
Description
ART. Comics have the power to bring people together through the beautiful images that are used to convey captivating stories. In this camp, 5th-8th graders will explore several stories told through the comic form, and students will also create their own comics. We will begin by reading and discussing some comics, and in the second half of the camp, students will create their own! Please consider joining us for this engaging camp!
Digital Photography
Co-ed Digital Photography (gr 2-5) – 4 days
- June 17 – 21, 1:00p – 4:00p (Holiday: June 19)
- $145
Description
ART. Start taking the best possible photos on your mobile devices by learning how to see the world around you as a photographer does. You will learn how to search out the best lighting and subjects for your photos and create narratives within your frame. This digital course will cover the rules of composition, mobile editing, and how to best showcase your finished product. This course will prove that photography is not always about having the fanciest equipment, but about having the best technique. Tech requirements for photos: mobile device or tablet that can take photos and also download the free Adobe Lightroom app.
Co-ed Digital Photography (gr 6-8)
- June 24 – 28, 1:00p – 4:00p
- $160
Description
ART. Come join this advanced section of Digital Photography camp! This camp is designed for graduates of Camp 1 or campers with some skill with digital photography and the Adobe Suite. Students in this camp should be entering grades 6, 7 or 8. Tech requirements for photos: mobile device or tablet that can take photos and also download the free Adobe Lightroom app. Not sure this course is for you? Email Kenny Castro at castror23@student. jhs.net for more information.
Tech requirements for photos: mobile device or tablet with the student at camp that can take photos and also download the free Adobe Lightroom app.
PhotoShop
Co-ed PhotoShop (gr 6-8) – 1 week
- July 15 - 19, 9:00a – 12:00p
- $160
Description
Start learning how to create beautiful digitally designed pieces on photoshop and lightroom! This course will teach you how to use both photoshop and Lightroom to not only enhance photos, but will also teach you how to edit your own photos!
Intrigue of Horses
Co-ed Intrigue of Horses (gr 4-7) – 4 days
This camp has been canceled.
Crochet 101
Co-ed Crochet 101 (gr 6-8) – 1 week
- July 15 – 19, 9:00a – 12:00p
- $175
In this enrichment course, students will learn the basics of the art of crocheting. Students will learn about the history of crocheting, and will master the basic single and double-crochet stitch to create scarves, hats, and more!
WaterColor Painting
Co-ed WaterColor Painting (gr 4-8) – 1 week
- June 24 – 28, 9:00a – 12:00p
- $175
Dive into the vibrant world of watercolors! In this hands-on enrichment course, young artists will explore fundamental watercolor techniques, learning to blend colors, create textures, and express their creativity on paper. Materials will be provided, but students are welcome to bring own supplies as well.
Introduction to Art
Co-ed Introduction to Art (gr 4-7) – 4 days
- June 10 – 13, 9:00a – 12:00p
- $165
In this class we will explore multiple mediums that are covered in traditional studio art courses. We’ll go over the basics of composition, color theory, and more by diving into fun mini projects culminating in one large piece where students will get to choose their favorite medium(s) for their final project. Students will get to take home small packs of supplies and all of the art work that they create!