Summer Programs 2009
While many art communities go dormant during the summer months, summers in Polk County are teeming with activities! Many of our organizations offer summer art camps, classes, and programs. In fact, most of our Cultural Arts Board organizations are very active with exhibitions and events all summer long.
In the listing below, you will find that our member organizations provide ample opportunities to develop the emerging talent in your house.
Summer vacation is an ideal time for students to explore various mediums of creative expression. Summer camps focusing on art, dance, education, and theatre are available. Convert your child's pent up energy into creative expression.
ART CAMPS
Lake Wales Arts Center - Artscamp! (Ages 6-15)
Beginning Monday, June 15, 2009, students ages 6 to 15 will have a full six weeks to explore the arts in a safe and encouraging environment.
ArtsCamp! features a wide variety of interesting subjects each week. Students may attend four classes each day or take only one, two, or three classes daily. Each week begins a new series of classes with varying subjects including Clay, Clay and more Clay, Playful Painting, Right Brain Drawing, Figure Drawing, Artist Trade Cards, Easy Batik, Collage, Mixed Media, Wire Sculpture, and much more.
Classes are limited to 15 students and are offered the weeks of June 15th, June 22nd, July 6th, July 13th, July 20th and July 27th. The cost is $25 per week for Arts Council members or $30 per week for non-members.
If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, call the Arts Center to request a form. Scholarships are granted on need and availability.
The Lake Wales Arts Center is located at 1099 State Road 60 East in Lake Wales. For more information please call (863) 676-8426 or email Martha Seney at lwacadmin@verizon.net.
Polk Museum Of Art - SummerArt Camp: "Around the World in 50 Days" (Ages 5-13)
The popular SummerArt Camp will be held June 8 – August 14, 2009, and includes some great classes lined up including ceramics, painting, photography, drawing, and wearable/fashion design.
SummerArt classes are broken down into 5 sessions. Each session is 2 weeks long. Each individual class runs 2 hours a day for 2 weeks. To be here a full day (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.), a student would enroll in three classes per day. Tuition is calculated by the number of classes a student takes over the whole summer.
Session Dates:
Session 1: (Australia) - June 8 - June 19
Session 2: (Africa) - June 22 - July 3
Session 3: (South America) - July 6 - July 17
Session 4: (Asia) - July 20 - July 31
Session 5: (Europe) - August 3 - August 14
Class Tuition: (PER STUDENT): $100 for PMoA Members, $115 Non-Members (PER CLASS. Fees include materials unless otherwise noted on class schedule.) Discounts are available for students taking more than one class. A second class is $5 off and a third class is $10 off. Save $15 for every 3 classes you take.
For more information, please visit: http://www.polkmuseumofart.com/content/interior.asp?section=education&body=classes.htm
DANCE CAMPS
Florida Dance Theatre - 9th Annual Summer Youth Dance Camp (Ages 6 –10)
This popular camp is held from June 15 - July 24, 2009 for ages 6-10. Four one-week camps from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Students will receive instruction in Ballet, Jazz, HipHop, Acting, Pantomime, Art, and Musical Theatre.
Session I: June 15- June 19
Session II: June 22 - June 26
Session III: July 13 - July 17
Session IV: July 20 - July 24
Free to students that qualify for the School Lunch Program. Ballet, jazz, hip hop, acting/pantomime, art, musical theatre. One 1 week tuition is $200.
Florida Dance Theatre - Summer Dance Intensive- Intermediate and Advanced (Ages 10 and up)
Florida Dance Theatre’s Artistic & Founding Director Carol Erkes and Associate Director/Resident Choreographer Ferdinand De Jesus will instruct students in ballet, pointe, and modern technique. Classes will be held Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and will culminate in an open performance on June 12 at 5:30 p.m. $200 for the week.
At the studios of Florida Dance Theatre 305 W Main in downtown Lakeland. Call FDT at 802-0399 for more information, registration and tuition information
EDUCATIONAL CAMPS
Explorations V Children’s Museum - "Destination X5: Adventures" Summer Camp (Ages 5-12)
Explorations V Children’s Museum in Lakeland will hold it’s Destination X5: Adventures Summer Camp from June 8-August 14, 2009 with weekly themed camps for children ages 5-12. Pre-registration/pre-payment required.
Full Day: 9 a.m. –5 p.m. $165/week per child -non member rate $150/week per child-member rate. Half Day: 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm $ 95/week-non member rate $ 85/week-member rate
Early drop-off/late pick-up available for an additional fee.
A hands-on, fun-filled summer adventure in learning to include themes such as Stay at Home Sweet Home, Save the Earth Quest, Great Outdoor Expedition, Amazing African Safari, Summer Olympics and much more!
For additional information call 863 687 3869 or email info@explorationsv.com.
Florida Air Museum Summer Camps – (Ages 7-18)
The Florida Air Museum hosts aerospace and aviation day and residential camps for children ages 11-18. Unique camp activities relate aeronautics to life as campers learn about the math and science of flight and develop an appreciation for the art, history and poetry of aviation.
DESTINATION AVIATION DAY AND RESIDENTIAL CAMPS, for ages 11-18, include the ultimate real-life learning experience as campers get behind the controls for an actual flight with a certified flight instructor. Five one-week camping sessions are planned between July 6th and August 7, 2009.
DA1: Ages 11-12 July 6 - July 10
DA2: Ages 11-14 July 13 - July 17
DA3: Ages 13-14 July 20 - July 24
DA4: Ages 15-18 July 27 - July 31
DA5: Ages 15-18 August 3 - August 7
For more information please contact the Florida Air Museum's education department at (863) 904-4073 or Educate@sun-n-fun.org. The Florida Air Museum is conveniently located off Interstate 4, Exit 25, in Lakeland, Florida. To learn more visit http://www.floridaairmuseum.org/Museum/EducationalPrograms.aspx or call (863)644-2431.
Polk Community College - Kids At College
(Ages 5 –14)
Polk Community College presents the annual Kids at College from June 9-July 3 at two locations: Lakeland campus 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; Winter Haven campus 1 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Cost depends upon number of classes taken.
THEATRE STUDIES
Lakeland Community Theatre’s 2009 Summer Theatre Camp – (Students Entering Grades 1-8)
In this fun filled two weeks, students will take classes in audition techniques, movement and dance, voice, scene work, monologues, improvisation, acting techniques and fight choreography.
Dates: June 22-July 3, 2009
Tuition: $385
Lakeland Community Theatre’s 2009 Summer Theatre Workshop – (Students Entering Grades 8-12)
One week intensive taught by theatre professionals. Classes include movement/dance, voice, acting (improvisation, scene work, and monologues). Great preparation for those wishing to audition for Harrison and other school and show auditions.
Dates: July 6-July 10, 2009
Tuition: $250
Both the THEATRE CAMP and the THEATRE WORKSHOP run Monday – Friday from 9AM to 4 PM. Before and after care is offered for a nominal fee. Each Camper and Workshop Participant will need to bring their own lunch each day. Snacks will be provided throughout the day.
Registration deadline is June 15th.
Receive a 10% discount for 2 or more family members.
Please note that only one 10% discount per family is allowed.
For more information, please contact Lakeland Community Theatre at 863-603-7529 or online www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com
Theatre Winter Haven Academy - Musical Camp Theatre
(Ages 8-16)
Theatre Winter Haven Academy will hold their Musical Camp Theatre featuring School House Rock Live, Jr. from June 8 -26, 2009 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday). For Ages: 8-16 Tuition: $379.00 (10% discount for multiple siblings and for those who register by May 22, 2009).
Two FREE Public Performances for Family & Friends Friday will be held on June 26th at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
All Campers Receive: Dance/Choreography Training Music/Vocal Training; Theatre Etiquette Instruction Staging Instruction; Effective Audition Training Souvenir Camp T-shirt; Souvenir Music CD of show Souvenir Company Photo.
For more information or to register go to our website www.theatrewinterhaven.com/academy.asp. Or give them a call at 863-299-2672.
Children’s Classes:
Other opportunities to learn are available with regular summer classes at the following organizations:
Bartow Art Guild Children's Art Class. Thursday afternoons-3-6 p.m. Kappy Williams teaches young artists ages 8-12. Call Kappy at 533-2600 to register.
Frostproof Artist League and Gallery Arts and Crafts Workshop for children will be held for three days in July. Tentatively the 28-30. One half of the day will be spent at the Art League and the other half at the Ramon Theater. Kay Hutzelman, will be in charge of the camp. |
