Our Creative Discoveries Art Camps for young children are the perfect place for your child to explore storytelling through visual art and to work on projects not typically covered in school classrooms.
The original week of camp is scheduled for June 25-29, taught by Art Education Graduate student Rebeca Chung. Due to the popularity of the program, we have since added a new section for July 23-27, which will be taught by Art Education Graduate student Mary Dolmat!
“Creative Discoveries is a great arts program where students create art in thoughtful and meaningful ways,” said Ms. Chung. “My focus will be on material exploration, providing art projects that are not typically introduced in the public schools.”
“We will be focusing on storytelling and character development in my camp,” stated Ms. Dolmat. “My students will learn to use art as a tool express themselves. There will definitely be printmaking, collage, and bookbinding involved!”
The camps will take place on the Mason Fairfax campus in the School of Art university classrooms. With a Lead Teacher, a Teaching Assistant, and a building supervisor, along with extended Academy staff, children will be well guided, monitored and supervised. Since it is a full day camp (9am-4pm), along with a standard lunch break and snack time, students will be provided with exercises and games to help break up the more focused classroom time.
“I am always learning as I teach my students, and I am inspired by my students as well,” reflected Ms. Chung.
“I’m very excited to be able to share all the different art making processes and mediums in my program,” said Ms. Dolmat.
The camp week will finish with a student art exhibit and classroom presentation for family and friends. Let your young child experience the wonder of art and learn new ways to express themselves and their creativity.