Arts, Culture & Music Camps
Ancient Civilizations
Schedule #535373
Entering Grades 3-5
Fee: $295 | register online
Monday-Friday, August 6-10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come and explore some of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Journey through Grecian, Roman, Egyptian and other cultures as we explore music, art, archeology, folklore, and history. You can participate in hands-on and team activities such as looking for long lost artifacts and learning to decipher "Roman" codes. Join us for a fun-filled week of ancient exploration.
Instructor: Jason Cottone, Social Studies Instructor
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Art Camp - Playing With Imagination
Schedule #535376
Entering Grades 3-6
Fee: $295 | register online
Monday-Friday, August 6-10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Experiment with the many ways of making art and bring your imaginations to life. This multi-sensory experience will allow you to explore a variety of art media and materials and develop your individual interest in two-dimensional and three-dimensional art forms. Model magic clays are used to introduce a variety of concepts and skills to encourage sensory awareness and build proficiency for all young artists. Projects also include drawing and painting. Connect the imaginative process to all aspects of learning and join us! It’s time to develop confidence in your own abilities and imagination! Instructor: Lauren Kalinowski, Creative Arts Instructor
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Book Assemblage Art
Entering Grades 6-8
Schedule # 535316
Fee: $295 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You're invited to come explore your creativity with us! This course is designed to help inspire you with learning new and different art techniques that you might not have experienced yet! Explore book assemblage art, which involves using 2-D and 3-D art on the pages of a book. Use techniques such as assemblage, painting, drawing, printmaking, origami and more, all while utilizing a variety of materials like fabric, wallpaper, yarn, paint, feathers and found objects! Come join in the fun and create a new chapter in your life as an artist! Instructor: Cristin Harrington, Art Instructor
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Film Appreciation
Schedule # 535388
Entering Grades 7-12
Fee: $295 | register online
Monday-Friday, August 6-10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you love watching movies, talking about them, comparing them, or even making your own films, you’ll love this program. Realize how the director tells a visual story with the camera and employs various editing techniques. Analyze what makes a “good” film, and who decides which movies are made and how movies are publicized. Learn how to look for deeper meaning in movies by screening and discussing classic and current films. Become familiar with the terms and observational skills that will help you to talk and write about movies more articulately. Instructor: Trisha Travers, PSU English Instructor
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NEW – Glee Club Camp
Schedule # 535307
Entering Grades 3-6
Fee: $295 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Are you ready to sing? You are invited to join us for a study of musical theater arts at a performance camp that includes lessons in voice, acting, movement, and musicianship. Through improvisational games, exercises in stage movement, and scene work, students can learn all about what makes a spectacular stage performance. Students can also learn how to prepare for an audition, including how to build an effective résumé. Please note that an informal meet and greet will be scheduled two weeks prior to the start of the camp during which students will “audition” for parts in the musical that will be performed at the end of the camp week. Instructor: Stephanie O’Dea, PSU Music Lecturer and Director of Penn State Abington’s a capella group, the AbingTones
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Just Dance!
Schedule # 535268
Entering Grades 3-8
Fee: $295 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Attention all creative, energetic kids: Join us for a fun-filled week of dance, dance, dance! Learn to count music, use proper dance terms, and apply basic dance techniques and basic dance combinations. Learn how dancing can be a part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The week will culminate with you performing your dance routines to show off your new moves. Get ready to move! Instructor: Christina Monaco, Choreographer
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NEW – Music and Voice Production
Section 001, Schedule # 535385
Entering Grades 6-8
Fee: $335 | register online
Monday-Friday, August 6-10, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 535397
Entering Grades 3-5
Fee: $335 | register online
Monday-Friday, August 13-17, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This one-of-a-kind camp developed by a 2012 Grammy winning producer is designed to offer students a different and exciting experience each day by introducing them to the amazing world of the recording industry. Students can have a blast developing their skills in songwriting, music recording, voice-over development and audio equipment operation. Students can create their very own songs and voice scripts and work interchangeably in the roles of talent and/or crew on fun projects like creating voice commercials, TV/radio announcements and even recording their very own hit song! It isn’t often that a child can say they had a hand in fully producing a song from start to finish--and have a copy of that song to share with friends and family for years to come. Here’s your chance! Instructor: East Coast Recording Company Staff
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Painting, Drawing and More – Art Camp
Schedule #535364
Entering Grades 7-12
Fee: $315 | register online
Monday-Friday, July 30-August 3, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In this class, you will have the opportunity to explore a variety of media, including pen and ink, acrylic paints and pastels. Put your creative problem solving and inventive use of tools and materials to work! Our thought-provoking projects can help you find inspiration for your artwork. Gain important insights for a portfolio presentation and interview process. This is a great course for any students interested in pursuing careers in the arts. Instructor: Cristin Harrington, Art Instructor
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You Can Be A Superstar! Social Skills Camp
Schedule # 535415
Entering Grades 6-10
Fee: $295 | register online
Monday-Friday, August 13-17, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled week exploring the use of improvisational theater and acting games to help build your confidence and self-esteem. Drama is a wonderful tool for teaching social skills, body language and the mechanics of social interactions. Through games, skits, movies and other fun activities, we will learn and practice skills that can help you navigate the complex social world of adolescence. If you seem to struggle with social skills and peer relationships, then this program is for you. This course is designed to assist students with a variety of special needs, including Asperger Syndrome, ADD, ADHD, and other non-verbal learning disabilities. Instructor: Amanda Gilbert, Certified Special Education Instructor