Summer Arts Camps
Grades 6th - 12th
Painting, Drawing and Sculpture: Exploring Nature through the Arts
In this course, campers will explore the intersection of art and ecology through interdisciplinary artmaking, using the natural environment as both subject and inspiration. Beginning with drawing simple botanical still lifes, campers gradually progress to depicting complex landscapes, honing observational skills and deepening their connection to the natural world. Campers will work with a variety of mediums, starting with colored pencils and charcoal and transitioning into painting with watercolor. Along the way, they will expand their practice to include ephemeral and site-specific art, creating sculptures from found objects in nature. These projects will emphasize resourcefulness while preserving the natural landscape. This course is designed to inspire creativity, foster friendships, and encourage a deeper connection to both art and the natural world.
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June 16th - 27th, 2025 *No Class June 19th |
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Grades: Rising 6th - 12th |
Creative Writing: Multi-Genre
Through small group workshops, community-building activities, literary games, and writing sessions in our nearby redwood grove, students will be inspired to find their voice while gaining the confidence to express themselves on the page. Led by experienced writers who are devoted to teaching and the power of words, this session is designed to provide imaginative young writers with an unforgettable opportunity to develop stories, poems, scripts and essays in a supportive, inclusive environment.
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June 16th - 27th, 2025 *No Class June 19th |
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Grades: Rising 6th - 8th |
Animation
In our Animation camp, artists will learn about the full production process for developing short animated films, beginning with character design and storyboarding. Campers will be provided access to professional level software including Adobe Animate and Photoshop. Campers will also be provided in-class hardware such as Wacom drawing tablets and Professional Digital Cameras to do frame-by-frame animation and design. The culminating project is the creation and presentation of a digital animated short.
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June 16th - 27th, 2025 *No Class June 19th |
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Grades: Rising 6th - 12th |
Musical Theatre: Into the Woods
Over the course of our 2-week program students will engage with peers and educators to collaborate on the performance of the musical theatre production of Into the Woods. Students will be challenged with personal goals and growth objectives, ensuring their nurtured, structured progress and advancement as a performer and overall community member. Participants will have typical performance/show expectations which include consistency in attendance and rehearsal presence, challenging onstage self expectations/capabilities, respecting all staff and students and the theatre space, and memorization of lines, songs, dances, etc. Additional objectives of the course include (but are not limited to): learning choreography and musical theatre songs required for performance, and music theory including time signature, tempo, support and proper vocal technique, note names and values. The final performance will be held in our professional on campus Lefevre Theatre complete with lights and music.
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June 16th - 27th, 2025 *No Class June 19th |
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Grades: Rising 6th - 12th |
Location: Saint Mary’s College Campus
