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NEW!
Multi-Arts Camp Junior
Destination Ireland!
For Children Age 5,
or entering grade: K fall 09
June 8 - June 12
Afternoon session: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
This year we have expanded our signature Multi-Arts
program to children entering kindergarten this fall.
MAC Junior
is a special one-week arts immersion
camp created especially for young kids. Campers will explore
Ireland’s history and culture through dance, music, theater and art.
Children will work with our exemplary faculty in small groups for a
unique, exciting summer experience! All supplies are included; a
small snack will be provided.
$125 HCA members/$150 non-members
NEW!
Go Green
Camp
Summer: August 3 - August 7
Ages 6 - 11
Afternoon Session:
1:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Teaching Artists: Marian Castro-Palaynk and Suzanne
Penn
Join us for this week-long excursion into “Green” art and reduce
your carbon footprint. Led by HCA’s Visual arts faculty, each day
features a fun, eco friendly art activity. Campers will learn about
the importance of conservation, reducing energy and recycling,
through each project. Projects may include: paint an Earth Friendly
tote bag, create photographs with the light of the sun, create
wearable art from recycled materials and more! All supplies are
included.
$150 HCA members/$175 non-members
Mask Creation and Acting Camp
Ages 8-14
July 6 - July 10
12:00 noon- 3:00 pm
At Mayslake Peabody Estate
Taught by Ian McLaren and Mary Strasevicius
The Peabody Estate is the perfect theatrical and artistic setting
for this unique class. Mask acting is very magical and a thrilling
way to bring characters to life! In this fun 5 day camp young
artists and actors will make their own masks and then learn to
perform in them during games and scenes.
$150 HCA members/$175 non-members
NEW!
Art-rageous Sports Camp
Ages 7 - 11
July 6 - 10, 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Teaching Artist: Suzanne Penn
We are excited to collaborate with both The Village
of Hinsdale Parks and Recreation Department as well as The Community
House to bring you this special program. Expand your skills on the
field, while developing your artistic talents in this All-in-One
camp. Campers will spend half the morning playing a variety of
sports and games while learning the importance of sportsmanship with
the sports staff. The second half of the morning, campers will work
with HCA’s art faculty to create cool sport-related art projects. At
the end of camp, each camper will see themselves as a “champion”!
All supplies are included, a mid-morning snack will be provided.This
class meets at The Community House, Hinsdale.
$130 HCA members/$155 non-members
Splendid Shakespeare!
Ages 10 - 13
July 27 - 31, 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Teaching Artists: Anna Nuzzo & Suzanne Penn
During this integrated theatre and
visual arts five day camp participants will investigate the artistry
and process of Shakespearean Theater in a fun and creative
environment. Students will create props and stage sets inspired by
the Elizabethan era and perform in short scenes. Family and friends
are invited to attend a performance on the last day of class. Camp
will meet at Mayslake Hall, Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook.
$150 HCA members/$175 non-members
Clay Creations Camp
August 10 - August 14
Ages 6 - 9: 9 am - 11 am
Ages 10 - 14: 12 pm - 2 pm
Students will create a series of projects throughout the five days
using coil, slab and pinch pot techniques in clay. Projects may
include; animals, bowls, platters, teapot, covered jars and a
project of your child's choice! All supplies are included.
$150 HCA members/$175 non-members |
Multi-Arts Camp 2009
Hinsdale Center for the Arts' signature program,
Multi-Arts Camp, has provided a glimpse into the cultural life of
far away lands and periods in history to children ages 6 -12 for
over 16 years. During this two-week arts immersion camp
children work together with HCA's exemplary music, theater, dance
and art faculty and are assisted throughout the day by camp
counselors. Each session culminates with a special performance
for family and friends. All supplies and snacks are included.
$245 HCA members/$275 non-members
Two Different Camp Themes,
Sign Up For One... or Both!
Destination, Ireland!
June 15 - 26
Morning: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Afternoon: 1:00 -
4:15 pm
Campers will delve into Ireland’s rich
history of Celtic
art, Irish folk music and mythology. Campers will learn
about the Stone and Iron Ages, manuscript illumination,
castles and architecture, Irish Dances, Vikings and more!
Destination,
Hawaii!
July 13 - 24
Morning: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Afternoon: 1:00 - 4:15 pm
Since the Ancient Polynesians first
landed on the Hawaiian Islands as early as 300 BC, the Islands have
attracted people from all over the world resulting in a diverse
culture. Campers will learn about Hawaiian mythology, Hawaiian
Language, feather work, Lei Making, Hula, petroglyph and more!
Girls Write!
For girls entering
grades 4 - 5Teaching Artist:
Carmela Martino
July 27 - July 31
Morning: 9:30 am - 12:30 p.m. or Afternoon: 1:15 - 4:15 p.m.
Come join us for friendship and fun! This camp is
designed specifically to empower and affirm budding girl authors.
One of the themes for the week is “femininity”— girls will have the
opportunity to write about what it means to be a girl and to have
friendships with other girls. Activities include playing
writing-related games, listening to literature by women authors,
experimenting with different writing techniques, and providing
feedback to each other. Girls write in a variety of forms, including
poetry, memoir, and fiction. They also receive help revising and
polishing their work. By the end of the camp, students will have
created an anthology of their work, and made some new friends!
Limited to 12 students. A mid-session snack is provided. $145 HCA
members/$170 non-members
Girls Write ON!
For girls entering grades 6-8
August 3 - 7, morning 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
Teaching Artist: Carmela Martino
This class is a sequel to Girls Write, and combines the techniques
from the earlier class with new materials, authors, and writing
forms. As in the Girls Write camp, students will have the
opportunity to write about what it means to be a girl and to have
friendships with other girls. Students enjoy the same supportive
environment as in Girls Write while delving more deeply into the art
form of literature. Girls need not have attended Girls Write to
register for this course. Limited to 12 students. A mid-session
snack is provided.
$145 HCA members/$170 non-members
NEW!
Writing for Evil Geniuses, Boys Write
Grades 3 - 6
June 15 - June 19, 10:00 am - Noon
Teaching Artist: Adam Selzer
Learn how to use your skills as an evil genius (you ARE an evil
genius, right?) to become the best writer in class. Over this week
long camp, boys will learn that the more fun you have with writing,
the better your writing will be. We will also touch briefly on
maniacal laughter, secret hideout tips, and, yes, we will blow
something up (safely) - and learn how all of these things can make
you a better writer. Being a writer is a great job for evil geniuses
- author Adam Selzer should know. He’ll show them. He’ll show them
all! Muhahahahaha! This class will meet at Mayslake Hall on the
grounds of Mayslake Peabody Estate in Oak Brook.
$130 HCA members/$155 non-members
Theater and Improv
August 3 - August 7 from
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 12 and up
Teaching Artist: Karen Burris
This is a class for anyone who wants to be on stage when the curtain
rises. Improvisation, theater games, scene study and more promote
self-confidence and prepare students to audition for plays and
musicals. Class will culminate in a performance of scenes for family
and friends. $120 HCA members/$145 non-members
NEW!
Fiber and Textile Arts Camp
Ages 8 - 12
July 6 - July 10, 9:00 am - Noon
Teaching Artist: TBD
Delve into the world of creating art through
working with different fiber and textiles. Projects
may include repurposing, paper making, felting,
hand sewing, wax resist and fabric dyeing.
$145 HCA members/$160 non-members
Visual Arts Camp (entering
grades 3 - 5)
Summer: July 27 - July 31
Afternoon Session: 1:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Children entering grades 3 - 5
Teaching Artist: Rebecca Banasiak
Go beyond the ordinary and discover the artist
within! Campers will have the opportunity to work individually or
with each other in creating a multitude of projects that will
utilize many elements of painting, drawing, and sculpture. The
children will learn about different artists and art media and create
art projects of their own from what they have learned. A mid-session
snack will be provided.
$165 HCA members/$190 non-members
NEW!
Visual Arts Camp
(entering grades 5 - 8)
Summer: July 27 - August 7 (2 week session)
Morning Session: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Children entering grades 5 - 8
Teaching Artist: Rebecca Banasiak
Go beyond the ordinary and discover the artist
within! Campers will have the opportunity to work individually or
with each other in creating a multitude of projects that will
utilize many elements of painting, drawing, and sculpture. The
children will learn about different artists and art media and create
art projects of their own from what they have learned. A mid-session
snack will be provided.
$315 HCA members/$340 non-members |
