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NEW!
Art-rageous  Sports Camp

Ages 8-12
July 7-10
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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 Village of Hinsdale's camp staff.  The second half of the morning, campers will work with Marian Castro-Palanyk to create cool sport-related art projects. At the end of the session each athlete will see themselves as a "champion" on their own Wheaties box! All supplies are included, a snack will be provided.
$110 HCA Members/Hinsdale Residents
$135 non-members/non-residents
 


Mask Creation and Acting Camp
Ages 8-14
At Mayslake Peabody Estate
Taught by Anna Nuzzo 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.

5 days: July 7 - July 11
12:00 noon- 3:00 pm

$145 HCA members/$160 non-members
 


Kindermusik®
Adventures Around the World!


July 7 - July 11, 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Instructor: Lynn Di Gianfilippo
Study five countries, learn songs, dance, taste foods and create your own art. Camp culminates in an art exhibit and performance on the last day of camp. Activity kit is included.
$125 HCA members/$150 non-members
 


NEW!
Splendid Shakespeare!

June 30 - July 2, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Ages 10 -13

Teaching Artists: Anna Nuzzo & Suzanne Penn

During this integrated theatre and visual arts 3-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. $85 HCA members/$110 non-members


NEW!
Clay Creations Camp

August 4 - August 8
Ages 7-10: 9 am - 11 am
Ages 11 - 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 2008
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 15 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

New This Year: Two Different Camp Themes, Sign Up For One... or Both!

Destination, Italy!
June 16 - 27
Morning: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Afternoon: 1:00 - 4:15 pm
Italy's three millennia of culture and history, Roman and Etruscan ruins, Renaissance art and architecture, opera, fast cars, fashion and more provides a wealth of fun things to learn and do. Fantastico!

Destination: Egypt!
July 14 - 25
Morning: 9:00 am - 12:15 pm
Afternoon: 1:00 - 4:15 pm
Ancient Egypt is among the world's earliest civilizations and its art and cultural influences are still felt today.  Children will be transported back to the time of the pharaohs and explore famous monuments, pyramids, hieroglyphics and mummies!

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Girls Write!
For girls entering grades 4-5
Teaching Artist: Carmela Martino
Come join us for friendship and fun! This girls only camp helps budding authors develop their writing skills in a supportive environment. Activities include playing writing-related games, listening to literature by women authors, experimenting with different writing techniques and providing feedback to each other. Girls will have  created an anthology of their work and made some new friends. A snack is provided.
Session I
July 28- August 1
1:15- 4:15 pm

Session II
August 4 - August 8
9:30 am - 12:30 pm

$140 HCA members/$165 non-members

Girls Write ON!
For girls entering grades 4-5
July 28- August 1
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. Students enjoy the same supportive environment as in Girls Write, delving more deeply into the art form of literature. Girls need not have attended Girls Write to register for this camp. A snack is provided. $140 HCA members/$165 non-members
 


Theater and Improv
August 11 - August 15, 1-3 PM
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


 




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