Details of Sing, Dance, Act June 17-21

Ages 6 TO 7 Energetic campers are sure to have fun while enhancing their singing, dancing and acting skills. Each day, we explore and practice all three arts disciplines as we work together to collaboratively create a mini-production. Camp culminates in a musical revue from popular, family friendly musicals including You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and Annie. Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts disciplines.

Monday, June 17- Friday, June 21 9:00 am - 3:00 pm daily

Details of Digital Photography June 17-21

Digital Photography

Ages 8 TO 10 In this introduction to the basics of photography, we photograph people, architecture and nature while learning a variety of techniques to heighten photo quality. Campers are introduced to photo composition, light, shadow and point of view as we explore a variety of photo assignments. Campers receive prints of their favorite photos. Art and technology supplies and equipment use included.

Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Details of Pottery Wheel Intro June 17-21

Ages 8 TO 10 Go ahead, throw it—on a pottery wheel, of course! This introductory camp teaches the basics of wheel throwing, allowing young artists to become comfortable with the technique and produce one or more finished pieces. We learn the fundamentals of the potter’s art including centering, throwing, finishing, trimming and glazing. Clay, wheel and kiln usage included. Monday, June 17 - Friday, June 21 12:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Details of Dumbledore's Army June 24-28

Age 11 TO 13 Enter the magical world of Hogwarts and join Dumbledore’s Army! Campers explore Defense Against the Dark Arts as we work with a theater artist to devise plot and characters. Campers then learn stage combat techniques to perfect their Expelliarmus and Stupefy spells and create exciting wizarding duels. Enemies of Hogwarts, beware! Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts disciplines.

Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Details of Artist's Tool Box June 24 - 28

Ages 11 TO 13 Campers deepen their drawing, painting and sculpture skills as we develop images and ideas in each art form. We learn key formal skills such as composition, scale, value, color mixing and color theory as we work with a multitude of media such as watercolor, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, plaster and wire. We also learn how various artistic mediums relate to one another and the importance of a well-rounded studio practice.

Monday, June 24- Friday, June 28 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Details of Girl's Rock

Ages 8 TO 10 Campers are inspired by their favorite female pop and rock musicians like Arianna Grande, Victoria Justice, Demi Lovato and Taylor Swift as we select and polish pop music numbers, create and rehearse choreography and even design and sew our own costumes. Camp ends with a rockin’ performance for family and friends. Features multiple professional teaching artists to present a variety of arts disciplines.

Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Details of Hip Hop Basics

Ages 8 TO 10 Aspiring dancers learn high energy group choreography using hip-hop dance elements such as break-dancing and pop locking. We also explore the element of freestyle, create a hip-hop “crew” name and design a T-shirt. Camp ends with a performance for family and friends.

Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12 9:00 am - 11:45 am

Details of Artist Studio July 8-12

Ages 8 TO 10 Campers discover the fundamentals of fine art—line, value, shape, color, texture, balance—as we practice drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture. This class focuses on individual growth as well as collaborative projects as campers experiment with different media. Campers have the opportunity to view, discuss and creatively respond to exhibitions in The Millstone Gallery at COCA.

Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12 12:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Details of Ipad Music Making July 8-12

Ages 11 TO 13 In this camp we learn how to create rhythms and melodies in a variety of styles from rock and pop to jazz, classical and hip-hop. Campers explore a combination of software instruments, pre-programmed loops and even use their own voices to produce songs! We also have the opportunity to use iPads as live instruments, as we participate in jam sessions with other campers. Through this musical journey, we explore the fundamentals of musical composition, improvisation and how to have fun using technology to make music! Campers receive a CD of all the songs they create during camp. iPads provided by COCA. Please bring your own set of earbud Headphones.

Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12 9:00 am - 11:45 am

Details of Hip Hop July 8 - July 12

Ages 11 TO 13 Campers learn high energy group choreography using hip-hop dance elements such as break dancing and pop locking. We also explore elements of freestyle, create a hip-hop “crew” name and design T-shirts. Camp ends with a performance for family and friends.

Monday, July 8 - Friday, July 12 12:15 pm - 3:00 pm