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Summer 2008 Camps

Registration has begun for Summer Camps at the Mill Pond Center for the Arts. Whether it's tapping into your creative side, environmental discovery or the arts, there's something for everyone, from first grade through high school. Please mail your completed registration form to the Mill Pond Center for the Arts, PO Box 25, Durham, NH 03824. To register by phone, with a credit card, call 603-868-8999. Download the Registration Form (PDF)

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Grades 3 - 8

Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 11 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (FULL)

New class offered:  Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuition: 150.00

It's STOMP meets Blue Man Group! Using state-of-the-art video & audio technology and instruments made from tubes, pans, 55-gallon barrels and other recycled objects, participants will create a rhythmic and visual extravaganza to be performed by them on Friday afternoon! Over the past 9 years, Jeff has directed youth performers in shows that have gone on to sell out theaters across New England. He is a juried member of the prestigious Arts in Education roster for the State of New Hampshire and his performers have been featured on New England Cable News, New Hampshire Public Television, the ABC television network, New Hampshire Public Radio and nationally in a TV commercial for Kitchen, Etc. in which his cast played on pots, pans, trash cans and other objects found in one's kitchen. Jeff is able to prepare students for a performance in a short period of time, so don't fret and sign up for what promises to be an explosion of sound, color and rhythm! The course will conclude with a performance for family and friends.

Instructor: Jeff Erwin is a performing artist and educator who since 1989 has worked with youth and young adults ages 3 to 23 as a classroom teacher, college instructor, stage director, and adventure trip leader. In 1998 Jeff founded Trashcan Lid Productions (TLP) an organization dedicated to providing people of all ages with unique performance-based experiences, after developing a system by which everyone could feel successful as performing artists and musicians in a relatively short period of time. Jeff holds a Masters in Arts degree from Ball State University and a Masters in Education from the University of New Hampshire.

Printmaking Camp

Grades 1- 5

Monday, July 7 - Friday, July 14 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuition: $150.00

Printmaking's roots are communal - making multiples to be shared widely. This encourages students to begin an understanding of the social aspects of the art. They will be taken though a brief history of printmaking with examples from indigenous culture through to the present.

The basic processes of relief printmaking will be presented and explores with emphases on personal exploration and expression. Students will complete this series with the feelings of accomplishment and personal success. GREAT FUN!!

Instructor: Both formally and informally trained, Laura has been creating art for more than 20 years using various mediums and techniques; clay being her primary focus of the last decade. She is a juried member of The New Hampshire League of Craftsman. Her private studio is located in the Button Factory in Portsmouth, NH.

Still Life with Laura Moon

Grades 5- 8

Monday, July 14 - Friday, July 18 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuition: $150.00

The basic goal of visual arts is to train the eye to see like an artist. One of the most effective ways to train the artists eye is with the traditional and classic Still Life. The classical techniques artists have utilized to create the Still Life for hundreds of years will be presented and explored. Class times will be divided between brief history, demonstrations and drawing/painting techniques from various Still Life setups. Students will be asked to bring in personal objects for a representational self portrait. LOADS OF FUN!!!

Instructor: Both formally and informally trained, Laura has been creating art for more than 20 years using various mediums and techniques; clay being her primary focus of the last decade. She is a juried member of The New Hampshire League of Craftsman. Her private studio is located in the Button Factory in Portsmouth, NH.

Clay & Nature Camp

Grades 1- 5

Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuition: $150.00

Back to earth with clay and nature. This is the perfect enchanting summer workshop that kids love. We will take short hikes to gather leaves, flowers and other treasures; and then use them to impress and embellish our clay projects with natural beauty. We will create both functional and decorative super fun projects to take home!

Wear hiking shoes and play clothes!! All skill levels welcome.

Instructor: Both formally and informally trained, Laura has been creating art for more than 20 years using various mediums and techniques; clay being her primary focus of the last decade. She is a juried member of The New Hampshire League of Craftsman. Her private studio is located in the Button Factory in Portsmouth, NH.

Children's Adventure Theatre - Oliver Twist

Grades 1 - 12

Monday, July 28 - Saturday, August 2 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuition: $335.00

Just Imagine ...

  • your child performing in a high-quality production of a classic children's tale.
  • a production being staged with professionally designed costumes and scenery.
  • a production enlivening the Oyster River High School theatre.
  • all this taking place in only one week!

This week-long camp is a unique learning opportunity in which children will discover talents and strengths through participation in a live theatre experience.

On Monday campers will audition (ALL CAMPERS ARE CAST) and be cast. The rehearsal process starts soon after the auditions are finished. In just five days of rehearsal all the songs, lines, dances and staging are learned. In addition to the more challenging roles, middle and high students can participate as assistant directors. Assistant directors learn how to operate equipment and assist with building the set. The camp includes two public performances of the final production on Saturday in the Oyster River High School Theatre as well as three enrichment workshops given during the week.

In addition, three enrichment workshops will be conducted in a wide variety of theatrical topics, such as mime, Shakespeare, puppets, improvisation along with many others. Two public performances culminate the week of rehearsals when children take the stage in a full musical production with professionally designed scenery, costumes, lighting and make-up.

Each camper will receive four (4) tickets and additional tickets will be available for $5.00 each.

Instructors: CSA's Founders Lorrie and Rob Gray have been active in theatre for more than 20 years. Rob's first on-stage production credit was that of "Fancourt Babberly in "Charlie's Aunt", in 1983, at Keene State College. Lorrie started even sooner in several high school productions. She went to Western Illinois University where she earned a Bachelors Degree in recreation and parks administration with a minor in music. Rob and Lorrie have extensive work histories in summer youth camps.

Animal Illustration Camp

Ages 6-10years old

Monday, August 4 - Friday, August 8 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tuition: $150.00

Students will learn to draw, paint, and sculpt animals. They will work with a variety of media, including water-soluble paint, colored pencils, and clay. The week will include a visit to a local farm with the opportunity to observe and sketch live animals. The week will conclude with a parent and friends Art Show.

Instructor: Ruth Caron

Natural Exploring!

Ages 7-10 years old

Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15 - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuition: $250.00

Join Dany Hamel, experienced staff of White Pine Programs for an outdoor week of stimulating children's natural passions, curiosities, and wonder about the earth. We explore woods, waters, and other wild places through games, adventures, challenges and scavenger hunts. As a team, we'll build a natural shelter as well as learn to safely build fires from what the forest has to offer. Kids come home learning that nature is safe, fun, & deserves respect. We hope you come along for the adventure!

Natural Explorers Curriculum Includes:

  • Local Hazard Awareness (ticks, PI)
  • Local wildlife familiarity / research - Plant / wild edible ID
  • Games, games, games - Keeping kids active
  • Inspiring them to pursue "nature" in their everyday lives - Strengthening senses
  • Building proper fire pits and structures - Hiking / wandering
  • Self care through preparedness, nourishment, & proper hydration

Instructor: White Pines Nature-Based Learning Programs

White Pine Programs is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1999.

They provide exceptional nature-based programs that renew connections to the earth & deepen awareness of place through nature based learning.

Art Passport: Around the World Art Camp

Grades 3 -5

Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fee: $175.00

Campers will go on an international creative adventure as we explore the world through art! Each class will feature a project based on traditional art from a different area of the globe. Activities include Australian Aboriginal dream art, Ghanaian symbol cloths, a pan-American group mural project, Asian ink drawing with our own individual chop stamps, and more. Because class will include international snacks, please indicate any food allergies on the registration form.

Instructor: Rebecca Kallem is a recent graduate of the University of New Hampshire's painting masters program. She's been lucky to be a world traveler and artist since she was young and has taught art in Spain and as an intern at the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C.

Mural Camp

Open to all middle School age students

Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22 - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuition: $175.00

Work in a group to create a large mural! Campers will participate in every aspect of mural making, from brainstorming to painting.

Campers will start by looking at examples of famous murals around the world and examples of mural art right here in the Durham area. Then they will do fun intro collaborative creation, and begin their mural process that will culminate in a large piece they will all make together. Campers will draw, design, share art ideas, make a mess, and have a great time!

Instructor: Rebecca Kallem is a recent graduate of the University of New Hampshire's painting masters program. She's been lucky to be a world traveler and artist since she was young and has taught art in Spain and as an intern at the Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C.

Pottery

Tuesday July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12 - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ages 6 and Up

Tuition: $240.00

Students will discover the joy of creativity and exploration while using hand building and sculpture techniques with clay. Throwing on the wheel will be introduced and students will be able to glaze their pieces.

 

Instructor: Ruth Caron

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