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Summer School of the Arts:
Arts Explorers

Join our experienced faculty of professional artists, certified teachers, and university faculty for another exciting summer of arts exploration, fun and learning. Designed for students entering grades 1-6.

Workshops run from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, and whole or half-day options are available for most, although full days are recommended for a complete exploration of the activities that we offer. Students may also combine the Kids Are Scientists Too (KAST) modules with afternoon Art Explorers for a full day experience.

This summer, experience:

Arts Explorers (for grades 1-6)

• Arts Explorers I: Egyptian Art: Pyramids and the Sphinx
  June 23-27 (Schedule #AH1021; full day $320/half day $160)
  
• Arts Explorers II: Greek Art: Cyclops, Centaurs and Pegasus
  June 30-July 3 No camp July 4 (Schedule #AH1031; full day $260/half day $130)
  
• Arts Explorers III: African Art: Painted Houses and Wild Animals
  July 7-11 (Schedule #AH1041; full day $320/half day $160)
  
• Arts Explorers IV: Multi-Arts: Dragons, Knights and Ladies
  (full day only) July 14-18 (Schedule #AH1051; full day only $350)

A special offering this year, Multi-Arts is an innovative art program for children which focuses on integrating several arts into a single project--art, music and expressive movement. Students will work with guest artist Anne Cubberly to create kinesthetic sculpture for use in a parade performance on Friday afternoon.

• Arts Explorers V: Australian Art: Didgeridoos and Dingos
  July 21-25 (Schedule #AH1061; full day $320/half day $160)
  
• Arts Explorers VI: Native American Art: Then and Now
  (ages 6-9 only) July 28-August 1 (Schedule #AH1101; full day $320/half day $160)

Also available:

Weekly Arts Workshops (for grades 5-11)

• Weekly Workshops--Visual Arts
  
• Weekly Workshops--Performing Arts
  
• Weekly Workshops--Jazz

In Arts Explorers, students entering grades 1-6 work with artists to create paintings, drawings, sculptures and more. Students explore their natural curiosity through hands-on activities, workshops and exercises, developing self esteem, skills, and creativity. Family and friends are invited to an informal show at 4:00 p.m. on the final day.

Children learn from working artists who are experienced in arts education. Small classes afford an imaginative, playful, and nurturing experience. Children are supervised at all times, and a snack break is offered between classes. Bring a bag lunch with healthy snacks and bring art- and outdoor-appropriate attire and wear sunscreen.

Half-day sessions are from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon or from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Full-day sessions are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Early drop off and late pick up are available free of charge, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A sample day looks like this:

Join us at the end of each week to see the students' work on display in an informal art show in the Vernon Gallery.

Fees and Registration

Arts Explorers registrations submitted before May 1 receive a 10% discount.

Need-based scholarships are available, but applications must be received before June 15; call 860-486-1073 for more information.

Science Workshops
KAST
Students may combine Arts Explorers with KAST (Kids Are Scientists Too) modules. For more information on KAST, please call 860-486-9219, or visit the KAST program website: www.kast.uconn.edu.