Week 2 - Summer Arts Camp

In this week of summer camp our littlest artists will do two of the things that they do best- MOVE and make MESSES. Using picture books and music as our inspiration, we’ll move through the world of color and line through both collaborative and individual art-making activities designed to keep your camper moving while exploring a variety of artistic media and techniques.  

Spend the week creating your own painted papers and drawings, then cut, layer, and transform them into colorful collages. Campers will explore designs, animals, and landscapes while learning foundational drawing and painting skills. Work with paint, pastels, markers, and more as you experiment with different materials and techniques. This hands-on camp encourages creativity, experimentation, and confidence in artmaking. 

Get your hands dirty this summer! Learn about clay and the basic techniques of throwing pottery on the wheel. Create cups and bowls and experiment with different techniques for adding finishing touches to your work. All work will be fired with food-safe glazes. Look for an email from the Phipps when the pottery is ready for pick up, approximately two weeks after camp. Closed-toed shoes must be worn in the Ceramics Studio. 

This animal-inspired art camp invites campers to explore both realistic and abstract ways of drawing animals. Campers will start with foundational drawing techniques and progress into more detailed and expressive styles using their favorite animals as subjects. Work with a mix of art materials to create animal artworks full of personality and creativity. Whether you're drawing a lifelike tiger or an abstract octopus, this camp is all about bringing the animal kingdom to life on paper.  

Love creating fabulous fashion with beads, braids, and more? In this week of summer camp, we’ll explore skills and techniques to take your jewelry-making skills to the next level. Campers will learn how to twist and cut wire to create wrapped rings, knot colorful cords into macramé bracelets, and transform paper into vibrant beads. Along the way, they’ll experiment with color and design and build confidence as they craft wearable art that reflects their personal style.

Photography isn't just about taking pictures—it's about telling stories. In this camp, teens will learn the fundamentals of photography and computer editing while discovering how images can communicate powerful stories. From epic landscapes to bold portraits, you’ll turn your photos into stories worth sharing. This hands-on camp will build your skills and confidence and give you the tools to develop your own personal style. Camp requirements: A digital camera or a cell phone with a camera and a laptop, tablet, or Chromebook. 

Be creative, together with your child this summer! Learn about clay and how to throw on the potter’s wheel side by side in the ceramic studio. Create cups and bowls, and experiment with different techniques for adding finishing touches to your work. All work is fired with food-safe glazes. Look for an email from the Phipps when the pottery is ready for pick up, approximately two weeks after camp. Closed-toed shoes must be worn in the Ceramics Studio. Adult and child MUST register as separate students. 

Showcasing the unique animal civilization and characters of Disney's Zootopia movies, campers will explore characters and stories about friendship and the pursuit of dreams. Campers will create their own simple story to demonstrate what they have learned on the last day of camp. 

In this twist on the classic tale, "that Beast guy" was once a handsome prince—before being cursed by an old woman for being a poor student! He and his servants are cursed into common household objects and cut off from the outside world—until Belle arrives. Fleeing the unwanted attentions of the pompous Gastoff (and in search of a Dairy Queen), Belle stumbles upon the castle and meets a Beast in need of help. As Gastoff and his not‑so‑bright companions give chase, the Beast begins to soften under Belle’s kindness, learning to read and write and discovering the power of compassion. Join us for this wonderful comedy brought to life with wit, delight and a heap of silliness by campers who will give a performance on the last day of camp. 

No scripts for THIS camp! Improvisation and its guiding principles are useful on stage and in everyday life. It teaches how to adapt and embrace new ideas...and it's a LOT OF FUN! We will play with many forms of improvisation to give campers the tools to create characters and scenes on stage.  If you enjoy theatre games and collaborating with other actors, or have always wanted to try it, come join us!  

There will be a demonstration of campers’ work on the last day of camp. 

An introduction to designing the sets, costumes, props, lights and sound that enhance the magic of every theatre experience. Each day campers will explore and experiment using their own creative ideas alongside a professional theatre artist and designer as they become the Design Crew for our Performance Comedy camp production.  

Calling all princes, princesses, kings and queens! From Aladdin to Frozen, this dance camp will be full of all their favorite royal songs! Fairy Tale Dance Camp will incorporate jazz, ballet, and hip hop basics for a super FUN class. On the last class dancers will get to demonstrate some of their moves for family and friends and dress up in their favorite prince or princess attire! Dress requirement: athletic clothing, ballet or jazz shoes recommended, but socks are ok.