ESCAPE to the Arts Summer Program

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 The YMCA’s ESCAPE to the Arts Summer Program enables children to explore creativity, learn artistic technique, discover the value of teamwork, and build self-esteem. We provide a fun summer learning experience through the arts with a variety of week-long programs.

 Ages 3 to 12

July 8 – August 16, 2013

Half Day: 9:00 – 11:30 am

Full Day: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Pick up at Camp Greenknoll (4:00 – 6:30 pm extended care included)

Fees                                                                                       

Half Day: ESCAPE to the Arts                 $130/week                 

Full Day:  ESCAPE + Camp Greenknoll    $260/week

NEW! Full Day Option

ART EXPLORERS & ART SPECIALISTS ONLY

Ages 5-12

Spaces are limited! Campers who choose the full day option will take a YMCA van from ESCAPE to Camp Greenknoll in Brookfield.  Campers will eat lunch, swim, and participate in outdoor activities at Camp Greenknoll. Additional paperwork is required.

LITTLE ARTISTS

Ages 3-5

9:00 – 11:30 am

Each week children explore a different theme while creating works in a variety of media (drawing, painting, clay, etc). Projects are fun and allow little artists to build their skills in art.

7/8:      Under the Sea

7/15:    Rainforest

8/5:      Pee Wee Pottery

8/12:    Painting Without Brushes

ART EXPLORERS

Ages 5-12 (must have completed Kindergarten)

9:00 – 11:30 am (with full day option available)

Each week children explore a different theme while creating works in a variety of media (drawing, painting, clay, etc). Projects incorporate academic enrichment with the arts. Families are invited to a mini art show at the end of each week.

Week 1                        7/8:      Famous Artists

Week 2                        7/15:    People in Art

Week 3                        7/22:    Storybooks & Illustration

Week 4                        7/29:    Multicultural Arts

Week 5                        8/5:      Nature in Art

Week 6                        8/12:    Animals in Art

ART SPECIALISTS

Ages 9-12

9:00 – 11:30 am (with full day option available)

Each week children focus on a specialty area in the arts to enhance or learn a new skill.

Week 1                        7/8:      Photography

Week 2                        7/15:    Cartooning

Week 3                        7/22:    Pottery Wheel

Week 4                        7/29:    Chorus

Week 5                        8/5:      Fantasy Sculpture

Week 6                        8/12:    Theater

293 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810

(p) 203-794-1413  (f) 203-207-5554

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