Summer has begun and Art Adventure Camp is swinging into action!
Important Information:
* First day of camp, child must have participation form signed and turned in as well as health form. If the child has any allergies or medications make sure you also talk to the director.
* Each day child must be signed in and out by authorized parent or guardian at the appropriate drop off and pick up time. Don’t Be Late!! Budding Artists : 9am-noon
Junior Artists: 1pm-4pm
* ABSOLUTELY NO PEANUT PRODUCTS (There will be a snack check)
* Thursday Last Day of Camp: Art Show Day: We ask that on this day, parent, guardian or other family members come an hour early before the normal pick up time. Campers artwork will be displayed along with their portfolios and sketch books that day. ALSO: We have a special art project for you and your camper to make together, followed by a little graduation ceremony.
Why Art Adventure Camp?
*Camp/Class Online Blog– This year Art Adventure is available online and has it’s own blog! This is a great way for parents and campers to see what’s new at Art Adventure as well as additional camp information. The blog includes updates on day to day camp activities and events, homework, Picasso & Frida videos, as well as printable worksheets and coloring pages for the kids!
The blog can be found here: www.artadventurecampblog.blogspot.com
Excellent Instruction – Campers are taught by highly skilled, award/scholarship-winning artists, who have art education experience and a passion for children and art.
Director: Christina Kaputsos
Christina Kaputsos is a working artist/designer and illustrator. She is a cum laude graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Christina has been a part of Art Adventure for five years and also teaches other art programs with Howard County Recreation and Parks year round. Her work has been featured in various galleries around the Baltimore Area. She has been a designer for the Steps to the Cure, a breast cancer benefit fashion show, as well as a participating artist in other cause and non-profit events. Christina works in a wide array of mediums, from traditional illustration, to sculpture, to paper garment making. Christina believes in being a Renaissance woman and artist. She is greatly involved in the community and believes it is the up most importance to nurture the future.
Her website can be viewed here: www.christinakaputsos.blogspot.com
** Along with teaching with HCRP, Christina also sells her artwork/takes commissions, offers private art tutoring/ birthday parties & other art event instruction and planning. She also designs and sells stuffed animals and other products/toys for children.
For more information email or call her at: ckaputsos@gmail.com (443) 416- 9765
Assistant Director: Martha Rhoades-Spivey
Centrally located between Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington DC, Martha (known as MRS to the Art Adventurers) brings thirty years of photography experience to create exceptional personal photographic images for a lifetime of enjoyment. Also available for travel assignments.
A wedding, portrait, family and corporate event photographer captures moments in an informal and fun environment. She partners with clients to create unique and personal settings, as well as custom packages resulting in photography to exceed expectations. A vast selection of travel and nature images are also available as prints or canvas gallery wrap framing.
Martha also teaches photography classes for Howard County Recreation and Parks. This Fall she will be teaching "Outdoor Portraits" and "Take the Photo, Now Gift".
Affiliations:
Member, Professional Photographers of America
Member, American Society of Media Photographers
Member, Baltimore Washington Corridor Chamber
Website: www.MRSphotography.com
Questions about the camp? Contact Christina Kaputsos : Phone: (443)-416-9765
Email: ckaputsos@gmail.com
Individual attention - Classes are divided appropriately by age, and class size is limited to 20. Teachers invest time nurturing each campers creativity and skill level. The campers are driven to push their limits and explore, encouraging them to expand their imaginations as young artists. The campers are not just making art, they are learning about technique, art vocabulary, the principles of art and design and the history of art around the world, all taught on their age level. Parents can also get an evaluation of their child’s art level from the camp director at the end of camp.
Great location – Though out the camps seven week run, Art Adventure Camp’s location changes every two weeks, making it’s services available to a wide range of residence in Howard County. * Each section of camp runs for one week Monday through Thursday.
Studio experience - Daily lessons focus on teaching imaginative thinking and creative visual processes as well as problem solving. Lessons are introduced with games relating to the art topic, particular artists, art movements or specific techniques followed by a studio art period and time to share and revise work.
Variety - Breaks for recreation (Art related games such as find the primary color bags) and a snack are part of each day of camp.
* Everyday is different at Art Adventure, everyday is themed and children are encouraged to dress up or bring in an item relating to the day’s theme (Teachers and Picasso the monkey and Frida the Cockatoo dress up or bring in items too!). The Theme will be posted the day before, during camper pick up.
Example: Animal Day: Bring in your favorite stuffed animal
*First day is always Reflections Day, campers bring nothing but what is needed for a self portrait, themselves! On this day the children are also evaluated to see their art level. This determines what projects are introduced at camp.
Communication - Youth Art Camp newsletter (For the Parents) and monkey mail ( For the Kids) is handed out the first day of camp. Any important information or changes will be posted during drop off and pick up on the Info Board. Parents are also encouraged to signup for the email mailing list, every month projects, art facts, letters from Picasso and ideas are sent via email! Even after the week of camp is over, the learning and fun still continues! The camp blog will be updated year round! Also the Director can be contacted.
Student recognition - Each week of art camp culminates with an art exhibition attended by students' families, friends and teachers. They are given a certificate graduating them to the next art level.
Safety – Both Director and Assistant Director are CPR and 1st aid certified. Art Adventure Camp also had a rigid check-in and check-out system. Peanut products are prohibited and there is a daily routine snack check. Projects and materials are designed for the age group.
Class Format
Sessions *3.5 yrs (Budding Artists) 4 yrs 5-6 yrs ( Junior Artists)
Monday through Thursday , Budding Artists 9:00am to noon
Monday through Thursday Junior Artists 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Students should bring their own lunch, a smock, and a water bottle. No Peanuts!
3.5 yrs (Budding Artists)
Ellicott Mills MS Jun 28 9am-noon M-Th
Ellicott Mills MS Aug 2 9am-noon M-Th
4 yrs 5-6 yrs (Junior Artists)
Ellicott Mills MS Jun 28 1pm-4pm M-Th
Ellicott Mills MS Aug 2 1pm-4pm M-Th
Folly Quarter MS Jul 6 1pm-4pm M-Th
Folly Quarter MS Jul 12 1pm-4pm M-Th
Forest Ridge ES Jul 19 1pm-4pm M-Th
Forest Ridge ES Jul 26 1pm-4pm M-Th
Registration
By Phone: 410-313-4630 (8am- 4:30 pm m-ƒ)
Online: www.howardcountymd.gov/rap
