Summer Programs
A good majority of our organizations offer summer art camps and classes.
The Polk Arts Alliance would like to emphasize that while many art communities go dormant during the summer months – that is not the case in Polk County. In fact, most of our Cultural Arts Board organizations are very active with exhibitions and events.
In the listing below you will find that our member organizations provide ample opportunities to develop the emerging talent in your house.
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 16, 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 16th, June 23rd, July 7th, July 14th, July 21st and July 28th. 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 - Summer Art Camp:
(Ages 5-13)
The popular SummerArt Camp will be held June 9 – August 1, and includes some great classes lined up including ceramics, painting, alternative photography, drawing, Edible Art and Junk Yard Art.
SummerArt classes are broken down into 4 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 June 9 – June 20
Session #2 June 23 - July 3 (No classes on July 4th)
Session #3 July 7 – July 18
Session #4 July 21 - August 1
Class Tuition: (PER STUDENT): $90 for PMoA Members, $105 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.
DANCE CAMPS
Florida Dance Theatre -
Summer Youth Dance Camp (ages 6 –10)
This popular camp is held from July 7th - August 1st for ages 6-10. 4 one-week camps from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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 Youth Dance Camp Jr. Division (ages 4 and up)
June 2nd through July 25th features open classes for the Junior Division ages 4 and up. Ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop. Regular Tuition by the month.
Florida Dance Theatre -Summer Dance Intensive - Intermediate and Advanced
Dancers featuring Ballet, pointe, modern, jazz, men's class, partnering will be held June 9th through June 20th from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 1 week $200; 2 weeks $375.
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 - X-treme Destinations Summer Camp (ages 5-12.)
Explorations V Children’s Museum in Lakeland will hold it’s X-treme Destinations Summer Camp from June 9-August 8, (No camp the week of June 30-July 4) 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 7-18. 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.
SPACE CAMP, for ages 7-10, features a half-day, week-long, camp from June 16 – 20.
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. Four one week camping sessions are planned between June 23 and July 25, 2008.
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 www.FloridaAirMuseum.org 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 Summer Camp – (Grades 1-8)
Lakeland Community Theatre’s fun filled two week summer camp for students entering grades 1 - 8 will take place July 14-25, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Students will learn all aspects of theatre led by experienced theatre instructors including audition techniques, dance, voice scene work, monologues, improvisation, acting techniques and technical theatre.
Lakeland Community Theatre’s Summer Theatre Workshop – (Grades 8-12)
A summer theatre workshop July 28 - August 1 for students entering grades 8 - 12 is a great class for anyone interested in auditioning for Harrison or wanting to improve theatre skills.
It is a one week intensive taught by theatre professionals
Lakeland Community Theatre’s
Starfish Circus Camp – (Grades 6-18)
Extremely popular last summer and brought back by popular demand is the Starfish Circus Camp to be held August 4-16.
Circus and performing arts hold unparalleled potential to excite, inspire, and challenge students to discover their own endless possibilities. Starfish Circus offers students the opportunity for active participation in a theatrical event. In just ten days experienced coaches cast and rehearse students age 6-18 training them in aerial skills, partner acrobatics, clowning, juggling and showmanship with a focus on safety and achievement. Working in duos, trios and groups, the student performers prepare and present a full fledged 60-minute circus show for family , friends and community.
All performances and camps take place at the Lake Mirror Center Theatre at 121 South Lake Avenue, Lakeland. Call 603-7529 or online at www.lakelandcommunitytheatre.com.
Theatre Winter Haven Academy - Musical Camp Theatre (Ages 8 –17)
Theatre Winter Haven Academy will hold their Musical Camp Theatre featuring School House Rock Live, Jr. from June 9 through 27 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday-Friday). For Ages: 8-17 Tuition: $379.00.
Two FREE Public Performances for Family & Friends Friday will be held on June 27th 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 Art and Drama 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. |
