Summer Arts Camps
Grades 6th - 12th
Painting, Drawing and Sculpture: The Intersection Between Art and Food
In this course, campers will explore the intersection of art and food through interdisciplinary art making. Campers will learn about the artistic and cultural significance of food through still life drawing and painting of local produce. Students will use natural dyes and biodegradable materials and engage in independent and collaborative projects. Not only will campers create art inspired by food, but they will also learn to prepare interesting foods and celebrate the end of a camp with a food and art celebration open to their family and friends.
| July 7th - 18th, 2025 |
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Grades: Rising 6th - 12th |
Creative Writing: Science Fiction and Fantasy
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 fantasy and science fiction inspired stories in a supportive, inclusive environment.
| July 7th - 18th, 2025 |
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Grades: Rising 8th - 12th |
Musical Theatre: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s State Fair
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 Rodgers and Hammerstein’s State Fair. 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.
| July 7th - 18th, 2025 |
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Grades: Rising 6th - 12th |
Location: Saint Mary’s College Campus
