River Arts Youth Camp

River Arts is a community arts organization based in Morrisville, Vermont. A gathering place where people of all ages, backgrounds, and talents explore their creativity, River Arts brings art to everyone.

Recieve 50% off with this gift certificate to a youth summer camp.

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We have some amazing NEW Summer Camps this year, join us for an exciting summer of fun, creativity and discovery! Register today by calling 802-888-1261. * Financial assistance available

RIVER ARTS ROCK CAMP
AGES 9-17 YRS / $225
JUNE 27 – JULY 1, 9AM-3PM (early drop-off at 8:30AM available)

Pump it up! Musician Dov Michael Schiller kicks off the sixth summer of  River Arts’ Rock Camp with some exciting new twists. Come together as a band, learn a new instrument or perfect your skills, write music, create special effects and graphics, and totally rock out!  Final “gig” for family and fans on the last day of camp! No prior music experience necessaryInstructor: Dov Michael Schiller

PARADE CAMP – SUPER HEROES SOARING!
AGES 7-12 YRS / $235
JUNE 27-JULY 1, 9AM-3PM (Meets back up for the Parade on Monday, July 4) (early drop-off at 8:30AM available)

Campers can muster up their superpowers and build their own giant superhero out of papier-mache, paint, sticks, wire, cloth, and more. The sky’s the limit – invent your own 3D character to march (or fly!) in the Morrisville 4th of July parade. Instructor: Bonnie Kolber

MESSY ARTS – CREATION STATION
AGES 3-5 YRS / $180
JULY 5-8, TUESDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-3PM (early drop-off at 8:30AM available)

Allow your young child to shine in this action packed camp filled with fun artistic games and action art with different themes each day.  It’s all about the journey in this camp where children are encouraged to get messy, have fun, and create!  Instructor: Lesley Grant

THE GREAT GREEN ADVENTURE / PLANT DETECTIVES
AGES 5-8 YRS / $225
JULY 18-22 9AM-3PM (early drop-off at 8:30AM available)Campers will paint, draw, sculpt, weave and play with printmaking – using plants as their tools. Printmaking, mosaics and weaving will be part of the fun. Adventures in the great green outdoors will be a source of inspiration and materials exciting projects! Instructor: Bonnie KolberBIKE & JAM
AGES 7-10 YRS / $225
JULY 18-22 9AM-12PM (early drop-off at 8:30AM available)Biking along the Rail Trail with stops along the way, campers will get to experience a new fun filled adventure each day.  Activities will include cycling, music making, songwriting, and instrumental exploration, and enjoy the great outdoors. There will be a unique focus on music and performance. Watch your child’s self esteem and confidence strengthen as they build friendships, develop musical knowledge and all around have fun in this week filled with exercise, excitement and all things musical on a bike!!Instructor: Lesley Grant

HIP HOP
AGES 9 and up / $165 (half day)
JULY 25-29 9AM-12PM (early drop-off at 8:30AM available)

Enjoy the music and high energy learning some hip hop dance moves with Casey English of Ballet Wolcott.Families and friends are invited to  a short demonstration by the group to celebrate their accomplishments on Friday at 12pm. Students should bring a hat, and wear loose, comfortable clothing that does not fall off of the body or restrict movement.  Clean non-skid sneakers, jazz shoes, or jazz sneakers may be worn.  the music and learn some Hip Hop dance moves with Casey English of Ballet Wolcott. Enjoy a short demonstration by the group to celebrate their accomplishments on Friday at 12pm. Students should wear loose, comfortable clothing that does not fall off of the body or restrict movement.  Clean non-skid sneakers, jazz shoes, or jazz sneakers may be worn.  Instructor: Casey English

 

THE MURAL PROJECT 2016
AGES 6-13 YRS / $225
AUGUST 1-5  9AM-3PM (early drop-off at 8:30AM available)      The Mural Project is back for our 4th summer of adventure in public art! Roll up your sleeves, grab your bucket of paint, join the team, and make paint come alive! We will work mostly outdoors on a group mural, and surprise our fans on where it might turn up this year. As always, the vision of the group takes us on an exciting, exploration of unknown territories. Wear your messiest paint clothes – we don’t hold back with our action painting…Instructor: Kelly Holt
SK8 THE ARTS!
AGES 7-14 YRS / $225
AUGUST 8-12, 9AM-3PM Location:  Johnson Skate Park, JohnsonIt’s not a River Arts Summer without Sk8 the Arts!  This session combines action with creativity in this uber-popular camp for skaters of all levels.  Join our experienced staff and friends for a week of skill building, tricks, and creating rad street and skate art.  Campers will design and paint their own skate decks, design t-shirts and enjoy new features in the park.  It’s year 11 for our spectacular instructors. This camp has a big fan base – register early, and don’t miss out! Instructor(s): Greg Fatigate, Kate Crouse, Bonnie Kolber

 ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE
GIRLS – AGES 7-10YRS / $225
AUGUST 15-19, 9AM-3PM

A camp for girls where each camper gets to find their inner rock diva, actor and dance performer!  Each day, girls will work on all things performance based; vocal training, monolougues, acting, improvisational games, dance and musical theatre.  Girls will learn how to use a microphone and get comfortable using equipment up on stage.  The week will culminate with a fun variety show for parents friends and family as audience members.  Your daughter will find her inner voice and her radiant confidence will boost throughout the week! Instructor: Lesley Grant

Winning bidder is responsible for signing their child up for a camp.

Donated by River Arts – $115 value