2011 SUMMER ARTS CAMPS
Unless noted, all arts camps will be held at:
West Valley Arts Council
13243 N. Founders Park Boulevard
Surprise, AZ 85340
Just 15 minutes N of Litchfield Park!
June 6-10
Art Masterpiece w/ Chris Kitzmiller
Ages 8-15
9am-noon
$75/ $65 MP resident
Travel back in time and visit Van Gogh, meet Matisse and play with Picasso!
Campers will learn techniques (with a twist) from the great masters of the
art world. Explore both 2-d and 3-d projects in this fun, project producing
art camp!
June 13-17
Make your Mark! w/ Karen Cunningham
Ages 6-12
9am-noon
$75/ $65 MP resident
Students will be introduced to a variety of intriguing and fun printmaking
processes, learn how to use a printing press like Durer used and explore the
ancient art of Japanese fish printing called Gyotaku. Students will discover
how to make colorful, one of a kind prints called monoprints, collage
together a printing plate of found objects to make a collagraph and do a
"Gyotaku" print. Your teacher will be Ms. Karen, who is a certified K12 teacher and has
her own printing press that students will use in class.
June 13-18
Missoula Children¹s Theater
Ages 5-18
10am-2pm
Auditions: Monday, June 13, 10am
Thomas L. Heck Middle School, 12448 W. Bethany Home Road, Litchfield Park
Experience the magic of theatre in this musical version of ³Pinocchio.²
Youth ages 5-18 are invited to audition for a variety of cast roles/back
stage positions in this full scale, modern musical production. No theatre
experience necessary. Lunch provided for free by Litchfield Elementary
School District
June 20-24
Musical Directions w/ Musical Surprise
Ages 6 -18
8am-12pm
$120/$110 MP resident
Learn to sing, dance, and perform at the Musical Directions summer workshop
inspired by the hit TV show GLEE. Spend an inspiring 5 days learning the
techniques needed to dazzle any audience. Classes are from 8am to 12pm,
Monday through Friday with a performance on Friday evening for friends and
family. This camp is in partnership with Musical Surprise. Space is
limited, so reserve yours today!
June 27-July 1
Rock Band Camp w/ Musical Surprise
Ages 6-18
8am-12pm
$120/$110 MP resident
Learn to jam and play together at the Rock Band summer workshop inspired by
the hit movie SCHOOL OF ROCK. Spend an inspiring 5 days learning the basics
of playing in a rock band with a variety of instruments including drums,
guitar, bass, and keyboard. Classes are from 8am to 12pm, Monday through
Friday with a performance on Friday for friends and family. This camp is in
partnership with Musical Surprise. Space is limited, so reserve yours
today!
July 11-15
Glee Fun w/ Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Ages: 12 - 17
9am - 4pm
$150/$140 MP resident
If you love to sing with friends and you like the show Glee, then this is
the place for you. This 5-day summer camp is going to be an awesome way for
you to explore contemporary music in a lively, choral setting. Camp
participants will also be learning about the many aspects of song-writing
utilizing the Berklee College of Music Berklee PULSE Music Method. The camp
will culminate with a family sharing event at end of the week. Students may
bring a brown bag lunch daily, otherwise lunch will be provided for free by
Litchfield Elementary School District.
July 18-22
World Music Camp w/ Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Ages 8 - 14
9am - 4pm
$150/$140 MP resident
Love to sing? Play instruments? Travel the world? This fun-filled, creative
camp explores vocal and instrumental music from around the world while
working on geography for an action-packed week of singing, rhythm, and
music-making. Children will work with Phoenix Conservatory of Music staff.
The final day of camp will bring all the artistic elements together for a
wonderful family performance Students may bring a brown bag lunch daily,
otherwise lunch will be provided for free by Litchfield Elementary School
District.