JOIN US FOR SUMMER ART CAMP 2023 at NELLES PUBLIC SCHOOL

Here are the details and Registration Form for Summer Art Camp 2023 for students who attend Nelles Public School:

Camp is for students AGES 4-12yrs (Like-Aged students are grouped together at camp.)

COSTS:
Weekly Camp: $225.00/Week (Including HST)
Short Week: $205/Week (Including HST)
Daily Drop-In: $50.85 (Including HST)

Camp Times: 9am-3:30pm Daily
Drop-Off begins at 8:45am.

* Students bring school-safe snacks, a lunch and drinks and outdoor footwear/clothing.

*After completing the online registration form you may E-transfer payment to: artandyou4@gmail.com Using E-transfer Password: Nelles
or make camp payments on www.artandyoustore.ca and choose ‘Nelles Public School’ camp option.

*Note: Registration is confirmed only when both a REGISTRATION FORM and corresponding PAYMENT have been received.

CAMP LOCATION: NELLES PUBLIC SCHOOL – Further details will be sent via a confirmation email.

SUMMER CAMP: CAMP FULL
Week 1: July 4-7th, 2023 SHORT WEEK
Week 2: July 10-14th, 2023
Week 3: July 17-21st, 2023
Week 4: July 24-28th, 2023
Week 5: July 31-August 4th, 2023

Check out our 2023 camp weeks and descriptions for a Summer of art-making fun!

Week 1: Nature’s Palette: An Art Adventure – July 4th- July 7th, 2023 – Short Week: $205 Including HST

During the first week of art camp, students will explore the beauty of nature through various art forms. We’ll take nature walks to gather inspiration, and use watercolours and other media to paint what we see. We will also learn how to create nature-inspired sculptures using air-dry clay and natural materials like twigs, leaves, and stones and our week will culminate with a group exhibit and discussion of all the nature-based art pieces we create!

Week 2: Faces and Expressions: A Portrait Extravaganza – July 10th-14th, 2023

This week is all about portraiture. Students will learn the basics of face proportions and shading, and then practise drawing portraits of their classmates. We will also explore different techniques and types of paints, including tempera, watercolours and acrylics, to create colourful portraits inspired by famous artists!

Week 3: Street Dreams: A Graffiti Odyssey – July 17th-21st, 2023

Students will learn about the exciting world of street and public art and study the works of famous street artists. We will learn how and why artists create large-scale murals and then create our own stencils and markers to create detailed designs on a collaborative mural in the studio. Students will also create their own street-art or public pieces and respectively display them around the camp area giving the surrounding space an inspiring and colourful urban vibe.

Week 4: Animate Your World: A Claymation Celebration – July 24th-28th, 2023

Students this week will delve into the world of animation. Students will learn about character design and storyboarding and learn the basics of animation techniques like cel animation and stop-motion, and then use clay to create their own short animated films. This week is sure to be exciting!

Week 5: Imaginary Realms: A Fantasy Art Festival – July 31st-August 4th, 2023

The fifth week of art camp was all about imagination and fantasy. Students learned how to create mythical creatures and enchanted landscapes using a variety of mediums, including pencil, ink, and coloured pencils. They also learned about world-building and story-telling, and used these skills to create original fantasy worlds filled with incredible creatures and adventures. The week ended with a fantasy art show, showcasing the students’ amazing works of imagination.