| Arts and Culture Camps |
Ancient Civilizations (HIST 5200)
Entering Grades 3–5
Schedule # 121734
Monday–Friday, August 6–10, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Come and explore some of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations. Journey through Grecian, Roman, Egyptian and other cultures through music, art, archeology, folklore, and history. Exploration will be through hands-on activities, self discovery, and group participation.
Get The Scoop on the Newspaper Business (HCOMM 5025)
Entering Grades 3–5
Schedule # 121446
Monday–Friday, July 9–13, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Become a “Nittany cub” reporter in this journalism camp. Learn all about the newspaper and publishing business: the writers, editors, cartoons and advertising. Cover the news, write the stories, create and print!
Gotta Dance … (DANCE 5002)
Entering Grades 3–6
Schedule # 121518
Monday–Friday, July 16–20, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Attention all creative, energetic kids: Do you find it difficult to stay still while listening to music? If so, join us in this energetic camp where you will learn a variety of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, wedding/social dances as well as dances from far off lands. All levels are invited. Come dressed in comfortable clothes, wear socks on your feet, and get ready to get in the groove.
Jewelry Making, Beading and More (YTHPR 5018)
Entering Grades 5–9
Schedule # 123877
Monday–Friday, July 30–August 3, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fee: $325
This workshop will be teaching creativity through the making of beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings and more. You will learn the basics of all types of bead art as well as demonstrate the correct type of stringing materials and the use of a variety of different materials. Come develop the skills to make really interesting jewelry and be inspired by your own unique sense of creativity.
Wonderful Wearable Art
Entering Grades 5–9
Monday–Friday, July 23–27, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fee: $325
Come create exciting articles of clothing designed and decorated by you! The wearable art you create will be as unique as you are! Using colorful fabrics, a wide variety of materials and fibers, and an assortment of accessories, we will be expressing ourselves through fashion and design. This workshop will also focus on the awareness of multi-cultural clothing and will include studying the background and designs of clothing from many different countries.
Scrapbooking and Rubber Stamping (ART 5147)
Entering Grades 5–9
Schedule # 121743
Monday–Friday, August 6–10, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Fee: $325
Come and enjoy creative projects with scrapbooking, rubber stamping, and papercrafts. We will demonstrate different techniques, tips, and ideas. This workshop lends itself to your becoming connected to your art work in a very special way. It’s fun to be like a bouncing rubber stamp and let go - allowing the inner artist to create!
Are We Famous Yet? More Theatre Workshop (THEA 5035)
Entering Grades 5-9
Section 001, Schedule # 121383
Monday-Friday, June 25-29, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Section 002, Schedule # 125785
Monday-Friday, July 30-August 3, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Do you have what it takes to play the stages of Broadway? Do you like to do skits, act like someone else, or jus make others laugh? Play improvisational games, learn acting fundamentals, and explore how to use your body as an acting instrument in this workshop. Good for students willing to look silly and have a great experience doing it. Note: This workshop includes some activities from previous years, plus more!
Introduction to Comedy and Improv (YTHPR 5026)
Entering Grades 7-12
Section 001, Schedule # 125776
Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Section 002, Schedule # 125785
Monday-Friday, August 6-10, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Fee: $275
Are you intrigued by and do you enjoy watching "Whose Line is it Anyway?" Do you think you have the skills to perform and would like to learn more? Then come join us for a week exploring your talents for improvisational theater and comedy. Improvisational comedy (aka improv) is comedy that is performed with little predetermination teaching you how to act on your feet. Besides classic improv games, we'll also be exploring how to write comedy skits, as well as acting in theatrical comedy scenes. Note: For those students with a strong interest.
