arts and theater-using the creative, active body...

Summer Youth Studio at Root Division Monday July 28-Friday August 1, 2:00-5:00pm Build skills in drawing & mixed media. Work with professional artists in Root Division's gallery, studio & community space. Includes a field trip to a Mission-based art gallery and afternoon snack. Open to students of all skill level: Ages 12-15 For more information or to register please contact:
Ashley Kalemjian
Youth Education Director
Root Division
415-863-7668
ashley@rootdivision.org
Camp Edventure More! Camp Edventure More! Camp "Edmo" features fun, hands-on activities designed by the Bay Area's best kid museums: Exploratorium, CA Academy of Sciences, Museum of Children's Art, Zeum and the YMCA. Professional instructors and college counselors lead entering K-5 campers through daily hands-on Art, Science, and Recreation stations plus silly camp games, songs & skits. Older campers (3-5th grade) can also enroll in new Animation sessions. Extended Care available. Ask about special discounts for museum members, Early Bird Specials, and multiple week discounts. A healthy, delicious Kid Chow hot lunch included every day! 7 SF, Marin and East Bay locations. (NOTE: Check out Edventure Tech for 5th-9th grade campers)

Camp Edventure Tech! Edventure Tech's middle school digital media arts camp features weekly sessions designed and staffed in partnership with the Bay Area's premier tech organizations, Zeum and the Bay Area Video Coalition. Entering 5th-9th grade campers work side-by-side with professionals in the field to create their Digital Music, Video, 2-D Comic or 3-D Clay Animation projects.

Camp Galileo combines top quality art, science and outdoor activities with fun camp traditions and dynamic staff to create an experience pre-kinder to entering 5th graders. Curriculum is developed in partnership with The Tech Museum of Innovation, de Young Museum and Klutz.

Marin Horizon Summer Camp offers swimming, gymnastics and capoeira lessons, off-campus park walks, sports, arts and crafts, music and more for children ages three to eight. We feature a high teacher-to-student ratio for even the youngest campers! Teachers in the 3 to 5 yr old program are ECE specialists and all of our staff is year-round MHS staff! We are the safest, most fun program around for young children. Swimming lessons every day for 4 and 5 yr old and Gymnastics classes every day for 3 yr olds. Six through 8 year olds take field trips every Friday to destinations such as Zeum, McNear's Beach, and the SF Zoo. They also have swimming lessons twice a week! We offer flexible scheduling, drop-in days, and daycare for busy parents.

The JCCSF is a community center, known for its programs for children and families. All are welcome - you need not be Jewish to participate in our programs. Programs are fee based, with financial assistance available for most programs. The JCCSF boasts three preschool sites, after-school child care, day camp and specialty camps, swim lessons, sports classes and teams, plus classes in art, ceramics, dance, yoga, gymnastics, academic enrichment, languages and more.

Art & Ceramics: For children ages 2 and above. Subjects include painting, drawing, cartooning, hand-building and wheel-throwing
ceramics, and parent-child classes.Classes are held on a "semester" basis. For more information, please
visit www.jccsf.org or call the JCCSF at 415.292.1200.

Art Forts (June 16th-20th) This program brings together creative vision, culture, construction and most importantly imaginative play. The idea is inspired by reflections of my strongest childhood memories: backyard blanket forts, tree houses along the Erie Canal and clubhouses of sticks in the woods. I would like to bring together twenty committed artists, grades k-5, who will sharpen their construction skills in the areas of design, model making, woodworking, sewing, and installation art. This is a one-week program where we will build a series of art forts and play with them. Fort building will start at 9am each day and run until 3pm, except Friday when families will be invited to join us at 12:00pm for a potluck and to share our art fort installation. We will work with recycled materials, which we will invent new uses for. We ask that each fort builder bring his or her own lunch and dress to mess. The cost will be $450 per camper including all materials. Art educator and artist Karen Richards, of San Francisco Day School, will run the camp at San Francisco Day (350 Masonic Avenue, SF). The rest of the team will be Bay Area artists known for their building skills. If you have a young artist who is up to this adventure contact Karen at kricharts@hotmail.com for an application. The feeling of summer freedom will inspire all!

The California Shakespeare Theater offers Summer Programs for ages 8-18!Under the guidance of our professional teaching artists, Cal Shakes summer students can immerse themselves in a wide variety of subjects. Five-week Conservatory offers advanced theatre enthusiasts the full Cal Shakes experience. Two week conservatory is a condensed version, ideal for those whose schedules do not permit the longer program. Two week camps offer an introduction for newcomers and/or theatre beginners. Mornings are spent in performance-related classes (acting, improvisation, stage combat, voice, movement, etc). Each afternoon is spent in rehearsal for either an hour-long production (five week) or stage scenes (two week), which are performed at the end of camp.

Dates: June 16- July 18 (5 week Conservatory- Orinda), July 14- July 25 (2 week Camp- Orinda), July 28- Aug 8 (2 week Camp- El Cerrito), July 28- Aug 8 (2 week camp- Oakland)

Cost: $1,275 (5 week conservatory), $475 (2 week Conservatory), $450 (2 week Camp), scholarships available Visit here to register. For more information: 510-548-3422 x105 Call 510.548.9666 or click www.calshakes.org.

The Golden Gate Philharmonic (GGP) is a non-profit San FranciscoYouth Orchestra dedicated to fostering musical talent and providing educational opportunities to children regardless of their gender, race, ethnic or socio-economic background. We fulfill our mission by: Nurturing the individual potential of primarily young people by developing their musical skills in an organized and engaging way; Encouraging our student musicians to attai the highest standards of musical excellence in the> orchestral and chamber music repertoire by providing a stimulating performance-oriented experience; Developing a sense of community and community> service among our young musicians, and creating opportunity, through outreach to Bay Area youths, including those less fortunate, to help them develop the skills and discipline gained in the GGP's program to qualify for college scholarships and enhanced future endeavors.

We began in 1984 as an after-school enrichment program at San Francisco's Aptos Middle School, and presently operate from Lick Wilmerding High School, with goals of fostering orchestra talent in its inner-city community. Our format has been nationally recognized and has helped us attain a solid record of achievement in both musical excellence and outreach. With an emphasis on an integrated program of chamber music, theory and sectional coaching by fine young professionals, the orchestra presently numbers approximately 100 students from 40 Bay Area schools with ages spanning grades K through High School.. By participating at GGP, students can then enrich the school groups that nurtured them with new skills and enthusiasm. We aim to make the orchestra an essential part of our community, reflecting in its composition the exciting mixture of races, ethnic and socio-economic groups found in our community. SCHOLARSHIPS GIVEN 2005-06: $22,000

The MarshYouth Theater (MYT) visit here for more information. MYT is a unique interdisciplinary theater program for students in grades 1-4. Financial Aid is available! Explore with us visual and performing arts from all over the world . Each session we will create a original show which tells a story through the rich artistry of four theater arts centers: drama, music, dance and art. MYT is Drama. Develop acting skills including speech, expression, improvisation and physical comedy. MYT is Music. Strenghthen your singing voice, play instruments, learn drumming and percussion from many world traditions. MYT is Dance and Movement. Explore a wide range of multicultural dance technique and choreography. MYT is Stagecraft. Design, build and paint sets to create an environment for our story. Decorate costumes. Learn about lights, rigging and technical theater. MYT is Ensemble Performance.Under the direction of our international teaching staff of expert professional artists, we integrate theater arts to create a powerful show. Together we develop a strong ensemble which fosters new performance skills, self-confidence and friendships. The joy of performance is experienced with our friends, family and community.

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKS is an exciting Musical Theatre Academy and Performance Company for students in grades K-12. MTW offers two Performance Companies: the Main Stage Company, for students in grades 3-12, which produces full-scale Broadway Musicals and the Off-Broadway Ensemble, for students in grades 9-12, which produces smaller Off-Broadway shows and also is a touring company. In addition, MTW offers Academy Classes in Acting Technique, Voice and Dance as well as the Gotta Sing, Gottas Dance (K-2nd grade and Broadway Bound (3rd-6th grades) performance training classes. Students with all levels of experience and training are very welcome at MTW. Financial Assistance is offered and available. Visit here for more information.

Blue Bear School of Music offers SCHOOL OF ROCK Summer Camps. Awarded Bay Area "Family Favorites" Award in 2004. This summer we'll offer three week-long "play-in-a-band" day camps for Tweens (11-14) and Teens (15-18), a week-long "RockrGrrrls" camp for girls 10-14, a shorter "Get Ready" camp for more basic players, plus a "Girl Group" half-day camp for 10-13 year old girls to learn about singing contemporary pop music. Band camps will be co-taught or organized by songwriter/recording artist Bonnie Hayes and by Alley Cats School director Susie Davis, who has toured with Mick Jagger & Van Morrison. Scholarships and Sliding Scale Fees available. Our full program description is on our website Blue Bear is a nonprofit, founded in 1971 | Located in Fort Mason Center in the Marina District of SF | 415.673.3600 Visit our site.

My third year of offering digital photography classes to children ages 7 to 16 in my professional photo studio on McAllister Street in central San Francisco. My mission is to start the kids on a life-long love of photography visit here for more. During my 3.5 hour class, I treat kids of all ages the same as far as class material and objectives, for example showing lots of examples of famous photos to inspire them. I give enough theory so they understand that some things are in focus and not others and mostly ow to compose and get sharp, vivid images to enjoy. Because we only allow digital we are always able to check work on the spot and critique each other and improve.We cover still-life, portraits and nature photos all in one week. We go to the Japanese tea garden to capture outdoor and sculptural themes. Day five is a photo show for parents put on by the students. Kids receive a CD of all their work, a photo album of the best work and matted prints to take home. Fee is $290 and camera rental is available. Kathi O’Leary Photography, 1900 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94115. 415.359.1900

"Art in Action is a non-profit organization that provides school-based art programs that help students develop an appreciation of art, an understanding of art history, and a solid foundation in art techniques. Through discussion of masterpieces and hands-on projects, students learn about the ideas and techniques of famous artists while expressing their individual creativity. Art in Action's ARTcamp 2005 explores the wonderful world of animals. Students create masterpieces inspired by artists such as Matisse, Calder, and Warhol. They learn to paint, make wire and clay sculptures, fish collages, portraits, and more! Locations include Atherton, Foster City, San Mateo, Burlingame, Palo Alto, San Francisco, Redwood City, Redwood Shores, and San Carlos. To register and learn more, go to www.artinaction.org or call (650) 566-8339.

Young Artists’ Camps at Kelly Luscombe Studio this is a small ((6-8 students max) intensive, overnight art camp for serious art students with artist Kelly Luscombe at her beautiful, idyllic site. The Blue Verandah in Ojai, California. "My goal with the Ojai artist retreats and camps is to have an in-depth experience with students. I stop everything in my life for a few days or a week and really enjoy exploring and sharing artistic mediums with students, not to mention having a bit of fun at the same time. After this, I return to my own artwork in full force, without the distraction of classes. I get more done this way, and feel that the students, by putting aside their normal daily life and focusing entirely on art for awhile, also go to a deeper level with their artwork. In addition to helping students open up and concentrate in the studio, I want to share the overwhelming natural beauty and serenity of the Ojai area. Between experiencing a wonderful closeness to nature (via short walks and enjoying the indoor/outdoor living space) and the concentrated time in the studio to work on artwork, I believe that doors will open for students.

California College of the Arts Drawing for High School Students - CCA's Extended Education is offering three drawing courses for high school students on the Oakland Campus. (Students must be currently enrolled in high school.):
Figure Drawing for High School Students- Saturday January 17-March 6 10am -1pm Instructor: Mel Adamson
Figure Drawing for High School Students- Saturday March 13-May 8 (no class April 17) 10am -1pm Instructor: Sheila Metcalf
Both courses are 8 sessions and cost $120.The above courses are offered by CCA to provide high school students the opportunity to further develop their drawing skills and to experience drawing from a live model.
Drawing Marathon: For High School Students Only. Saturday and Sunday April 17 & 18. From 10am to 10 am. 1 session/$115. This course is designed for high school students who are passionate about art and who want to push themselves in an environment of inspiration, challenge, and support. Under the direction of Sydney Cohen and another instructor, students will spend twenty-four hours drawing to their hearts’ content. The marathoners will work ‘round the clock without interruption – other than time out for eating, catnapping, and a late night movie. Pizza dinner on Saturday evening and a continental breakfast on Sunday morning. Call CCA's Extended Education Office at 510.594.3710.

Young Artist Studio Program (YASP) This two-week program is offered in June on California College of the Arts’ Oakland campus, and in August on the Oakland and San Francisco campuses. The program is open to middle school students who have completed the 6th, 7th, or 8th grade and provides an intensive studio art experience for those interested in exploring the visual arts in a professional art school setting. Course selections include: The Art of Mosiac,Black and White Photography, Cartoon Animation, Cartoon Drawing, Computers in Art, Explorations in Painting, Jewelry Design/Small-Scale Sculpture, Printmaking, San Francisco Architecture, and Woodworking Workshop. All students are required to take Drawing from Life. YASP will be offered June 14-25 (Oakland campus) and August 2-13 (Oakland and San Francisco campuses). Brochures will be available in March, at which time registration begins. To receive a brochure please call CCA's Extended Education Office at 510.594.3710.

CCA’s Pre-College Program provides a wonderful opportunity for high school students to study art in an art school setting, while earning three-college credits. Students may choose from fourteen different studio options: Architecture, Ceramics, Creative Writing/Book Arts, Drawing/Painting-Sculpture, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Illustration-Painting, Industrial Design, Jewelry/Metal Arts, Painting-Drawing, Photography: Black and White, Photography: Color, Printmaking-Drawing, and Video. This program also provides participants with the opportunity to develop strong portfolio pieces for college admissions. The program is designed for students who have completed their sophomore, junior, or senior year of high school. Pre-College 2004 is scheduled for four weeks, July 6-30 on the Oakland campus. Housing and scholarships are available. For more information please call CCA's Enrollment Services Office at 415.703.9523 or 1.800.447.1ART or visit CCAC youth programs. (please change link to “visit CCA youth programs”).

San Francisco Arts Education Project's Eighth Annual ARTSummer Day Camp for Young People. Scholarships and day care available. Three distinct art camps focusing on exploration and skill building in visual, and performing arts under the direction of distinguished artist teachers. Exploration for ages 6-9, Broadway Adventure for ages 9-14, Broadway Bound and Musical Theater for ages 10-14, Visual Arts for ages 10-14. All camp sessions are two weeks in duration except for Musical Theater, which is a four week session. For more information or a brochure, please call 415.551.7990. You may also visit our website at www.sfartsed.org.

Marin Horizon Day Camp in Mill Valley is an exciting way for children 3-9 years old to spend their summer! The camp runs for 6 consecutive weeks, from June 23 through August 1. Parents have the choice of 3, 4, or 5 days per week, with a half-day option for 3 year-olds. Campers choose from great activities such as swimming, treasure hunts, art projects, group games, and local field trips (ages 6-9). For more information, or to request a brochure, please contact Desone Parker at dparker@marinhorizon.org or 415.388.8408 ext 224.

Camp Jones Gulch Resident Camp Programs for Questors (entering 7-9 grades) has specialty units in drama and dance. Camp runs from June 29 – August 23. Visit our website at www.campjonesgulch.org for more information.

The Young Conservatory at American Conservatory Theater is having a great summer session. For more information call Carey Winchell at 439-2444 or Craig Slaight,Director, 439-2440.

ZEUM ArtTech:Zeum offers amazing hands-on fun for kids featuring exhibits that inspire creativity, an Animator's Studio, and a movie Production Lab. Zeum's details:Location: 221 Fourth Street (@ Howard Street) For more information: 415.777.2800. General Admission Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm during the summer; Wednesday–Sunday, 11 am – 5 pm during the school year. Admission Prices: $5 youth, $6 seniors /students, $7 adults, Free for members and for visitors age 3 and younger.Visit www.zeum.org

about | contact | mission | privacy and security