Small Wonders Camps -- Aiming to capitalize on the time period when the child’s imagination is still fresh (or maybe needing only a tiny jump-start), we design their experiences at camp to be unforgettable in every way. (The kids have a mahvalous time, while Miss Becca nearly collapses from exhaustion!)
· These are temporarily unavailable and will return in the summer of 2012. We are sorry for any inconvenience! Please consider the pajama parties instead for now.
· 8-12 a.m., Monday through Thursday
· Ages 3-8 (excepting the keyboard camps)
· Total cost: $85/4 days of camp (exception: 3-day camps are $65)
· Registration: send form (downloaded from www.studio-to-you.com/registration) with $30, to Miss Becca's Place, 1814 Flagstone Dr., Longview, TX 75605; pay remaining $55 on Monday of camp. (903/738-9616)
· Each camp is uniquely thematic and based on Caldecott Award-winning books (awarded for illustrations children love) and other best-loved childrens’ books. The art from the books “draws” them in; from that place of interest, we teach the elements of art while applying them to their own work of art for the day or week. (The focus is on the process, not the project alone.) Additionally, the music instruction and creative play immerse them in a multi-sensory experience: we want them to love, enjoy, and embrace the arts—and the beauty all around them—all of their lives! Camps and Pajama Parties (see separate page for a schedule of these)include social interaction, 2 snack times, nature exploration, creative play, story/music, instrumental time, and lots of art time—all in an atmosphere of fun and adventure!
- Summer 2012 camp titles and descriptions below.
- All camps held at Miss Becca's Place unless otherwise noted.
Summer Camp Schedule
“Revenge of the Wild Things” (Where the Wild Things Are)
Experience Paint Wars and take home the spoils of war from the land of the wild things--the world of paper mache, piñatas, and photography-from-the-wild! Smokin’ hot fun! Thursday, we roast our prey at the bug-feast...btw...
“Cassatt Crazy: Mommy Gets a Makeover”
“Cassatt Crazy: Mommy Gets a Makeover”
Olivia is on the prowl and mommy needs a little sparkle and shine added to her look--nothing a little lipstick and glitter won’t fix. Join Olivia in all of her glory as she attempts a Cassatt-like portrait of Mom--complete with Mommy-makeovers, of course! Plus, a great intro into the work of Mary Cassatt, of mother/child portrait fame.
"A Peep into Pandora's Box: Curiosity-Inspired Art Exploration"
Matisse, please! A scissor-happy, multi-color experimentation with media—sure to change the way they look at art—and an introduction to the finer points of Pointillism, too…Pandora (of fabled curiosity fame) would be pleased as punch to attend this camp - a must for artistic exploration, very "user-friendly”. Picnic lunch Art Showing on Thursday, to include adoring parents..."A Peep into Pandora's Box: Curiosity-Inspired Art Exploration"
"Campin' Out on the Keyboards" ($65! 4-6 p.m., ages 5-8)
Basics (fun) of piano...plus a lot of creative composition at the instrument. A focus on concepts (contrasts, sounds, self-expressiveness, ensemble-playing) which facilitate early lesson materials and creative exploration. A great way to determine whether or not your child would like to have further lessons. In addition, other camp activities allow for large muscle movement: music and movement, instrument exploration, snacks, games, etc. Let them explore the fun side of the arts--this one's definitely NOT-your-mama's-piano-lessons!
”Carle’s Colorbugs: On the Crawl Again!“
Back with a vengeance--by popular demand--we feed the very hungry caterpillars of their imaginations and discover the Eric Carle approach to the art-of-a-child's-heart: we'll attempt to create and illustrate their own best-seller! Come on out, bookworms and budding artists, this is Book-Week! Bring a fav Carle book on Monday and picnic with a parent at the book signing on Thursday!
”Not-a-Stick, Not-a-Box, Then What?”
Refining the imagination 101: Challenging the way we look at things…manipulating lines to produce schwoopies, shapes, and whatever! Imagine, think, create: focus is on practicing the elements necessary to produce art—and we will! Thursday is box-costume day.
“Pigcasso Arts: Olivia Learns to Paint!"
Turn Olivia loose with a knowledge of abstracts, and what will emerge? Pig-casso Arts!Explore just how many ways your child can find to paint masterpieces before the camp is over. Half-crazed fun hanging with Olivia, whose wits are hard to match! FUN-camp, with Olivia-worthy art showing on the last day!
"Keyboard with the Stars: to Infinity and Beyond!"
(8-10 year olds, $65. 4-6 p.m.)
Beginning piano/keyboard instruction in concepts, ensemble playing, composition...play-all on Thursday!
“Survival Camp”
Can anyone live in the Texas/Louisiana heat in August? Discover how to wander the wilderness of the imagination, where we’ll explore the wonders of nature in art and art in nature. Rugged fun-- brings us back to our senses. Ant-picnic and s’mores on Thursday…
“Art Gets Wonky”
Explore the Expressionistic artists which have influenced modern style: Kandinsky, Pollack, Munch, Kirchner...positively out of control artplay! Great way to segue from summer madness to fall craziness. Many media will emerge from the art closet for this one!
