RENAISSANCE SUMMER ARTS CAMPS
For anyone dreaming of taking the stage, rocking that concert, or creating the perfect masterpiece. Here’s the opportunity for tweens and teens to immerse themselves in their passion. The School of the Arts offers a variety of camp experiences where campers will learn and grow creatively in the arts. Programs are designed to bring out each camper’s unique, artistic ability in a fun, supportive atmosphere. Our instructors are professionals who work everyday in the subject areas they teach. Group sizes are small to allow for personal mentoring.
GENERAL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION
To register for EEAC Renaissance Kid and Summer Arts call 631-369-2171 or download a registration form: KIDS Renaissance Camp ages 5-8 or Weekly Art Camps ages 9-16 We are pleased to offer a 10% family discount for each additional child.
LOCATION
All camps are held at the East End Arts Council School of the Arts, located at 141 East Main Street in Riverhead. The School of the Arts offers professional studios with comfortable air-conditioned rooms and scenic grounds for outdoor breaks and lunch.
STAFF
Counselors are chosen for their expertise, dedication and enthusiasm with children. Renaissance Kid Camp maintains a comfortable ratio of 1:6 counselors to children. Summer Arts Camps maintain a comfortable ratio of 1:12 along with an assistant. Our small group sizes provide for in-depth learning with personal attention, and a positive arts camp experience.
SNACK & LUNCH
A daily snack is provided. Campers bring their own lunch in an insulated container.
CAMP PERFORMANCE & ART SHOW
On the last day of each camp, campers show off their creations to family and friends. Details provided at later date.
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is the responsibility of the parent; however, a carpool list is maintained for Renaissance Kid for interested families.
SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited number of scholarships are available, based on financial need. An application can be requested by calling the School of the Arts. Deadline for application is June 15.
RENAISSANCE KIDS CAMP
Celebrating Festivals around the World!
Age: 5-8 years
July 18-July 29
Monday-Friday 9:30AM-3:00PM
Fees: First child $650 EEAC Members / $750 Non-Members
Early Morning Care 8:30-9:30AM: $7 per day
After Care 3:00-5:00PM: $10 per day
Renaissance Kid Camp is a two-week program where campers are introduced to a broad range of artistic and creative experiences through a camp-wide theme. This summer we’ll visit festivals around the world through music, theatre and art. You will sing, dance, create and imagine your way from Mardi Gras and Cinquo de Mayo to the Chinese New Year and more, learning about cultures and art while having lots of fun.
Each day includes visual arts with painting, sculpting and craft activities, music where campers sing, dance and try musical instruments, and theatre, which includes stories, puppetry, role playing, character creation and other dramatic play activities.
The School of the Arts offers a home-like setting with comfortable air-conditioned rooms and fenced-in park-like grounds for outdoor play. The small group size provides for a non-threatening camp experience with lots of personal attention.
Early morning care is available between 8:30-9:30 am, and after care between 3-5 pm. After care consists of modified camp activities.
Camp concludes with a performance, art show and pot-luck lunch for campers, staff and families. Hours on last day are 9:30AM–1PM
PAINT IT ON! FINE ARTS CAMP I
Cost: $349 EEAC Members / $399 Non-Members
Ages 9-14 years
July 11-15, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM
Five fun days dedicated to drawing and painting, with some serious learning thrown in, for young artists yearning to better their skills. Focus will be on creating paintings from beginning sketch to finished master piece. Included will be instruction on drawing skills and painting techniques, use of various mediums, canvas preparation and art history with special attention on folk art with a visit to the EEAC Gallery Folk Art Show for inspiration. The week will end with an art show for family and friends.
BUILD IT UP! FINE ARTS CAMP II
Cost: $349 EEAC Members / $399 Non-Members
Ages 9-14 years
August 15-19, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM
This week of art will concentrate on the many layers of art, whether it’s the multi-step process of printmaking, or the construction of three-dimensional projects. Visit the EEAC Gallery Hand Made Print Show for inspiration, and learn about printmaking techniques, such as solar printing and mono-prints, as well as an introduction to the EEAC professional printing press. Learn about various sculpture materials, techniques and artists, and get your hands dirty creating sculptures using everything from wire and wood to paper and plaster. The week will end with an art show for family and friends.
ACT OUT! IMPROV THEATRE CAMP
Cost: $325 EEAC Members / $375 Non-Members
Ages 9-14 years
July 18-22, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM
Here’s your excuse to get wild and crazy! A week long exploration of the fundamentals of theatrical performance, focusing on honesty (being a believable actor!), spontaneity, physicality and theatrical risk taking. Through a fun format of improv games and ensemble building exercises, campers will create fun scenes and skits, learning stage combat skills, dialect work and even miming!
LIGHTS-CAMERA-ACTION! PERFORMANCE CAMP
Cost: $325 EEAC Members / $375 Non-Members
Ages 9-14 years
August 1-5, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM
Have you ever wanted to learn how your favorite TV show is made? Have you ever wanted to create your own TV show? “Lights, Camera, Action!” is your chance to become your own TV writer, director, actor and producer! Students will start by learning the basics of video production and storyboarding, creating scenes that they will act, direct, film and edit in the EEAC Carriage House Studios.
ROCK ON! MUSIC CAMP
Cost: $650 EEAC Members / $750 Non-Members
Ages 9-14 years
August 1-12, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM
Young guitarists, bass players, drummers, horn, woodwind, piano players and violinists can attend this intensive music program where even music theory becomes fun! All instruction is hands-on in the Master Class format, where kids will learn as they play and play as they learn. By being part of a “group” (3-5 musicians) as well as a “Big Band”, campers will gain an understanding of each others’ instruments, a skill necessary for any well-rounded musician. Campers will learn to understand rhythm and dynamics, the techniques of improvisation and composition skills. Included is an introduction to the EEAC Recording Studio. Campers will demonstrate their newly learned skills in a performance for family and friends on the last day of camp. Ages 9-14 years with 1-2 years experience.
COPY THAT! TEEN AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING CAMP
Cost: $325 EEAC Members / $375 Non-Members
Ages 12-16 years
August 8-12, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM
Have you ever wanted to learn how to create a professional looking music video? At this 5-day camp, students will learn the basic skills of studio recording and video production, followed by an on-location shoot of our Rock On! camp performers! Especially for students who prefer to be producers instead of performers, this camp will teach the behind-the-scenes secrets that capture the best from a live show.
MIX IT UP! TEEN STUDIO MIXING/EDITING CAMP EDIT
Cost: $325 EEAC Members / $375 Non-Members
Ages 12-16 years
August 15-19, Monday-Friday 9:30AM-2:30PM
You learned how to film it. You know how to record it. Now it’s time to mix it and edit it into your masterpiece! After a brief review of audio/video production basics, students will use previously recorded footage and audio clips to create a mastered final DVD! This camp is for students that have some experience with creating their own videos, and especially as a follow up from Lights, Camera, Action! Rock On! or Copy That!
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