Summer 2008 Kids Classes:
Summer Camps for kids in grades K-9

Enrollment Options

1. Enroll in person at the Arts Center
2. Enroll by phone at 785-843-2787
3. Enroll by mail with our downloadable PDF Class Enrollment Form
4. Enroll online with our online enrollment form
5. Please call 785-843-2787 to be placed on a Waiting List for closed classes.

SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUTH

Keep your cool! The Lawrence Arts Center is the place to be this summer. There are a ton of great new camps, a new schedule and new fees. Summer camps will be held Mondays through Fridays, 9am-noon and 1-4pm. Students can enroll in half-day or full-day options. Parents, please send a snack with your child for half-day camps, or a sack lunch and two snacks for full-day camps. Also, please have your children dress in play clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty and shoes (no flip-flops, please!). Every Friday, parents are encouraged to visit the classroom or participate in a show-and-tell, exhibit or performance in the lobby at 11:30am and 3:30pm.

Unless the course description says otherwise, fees for week-long camps are $85 for the half-day session or $150 for the full-day session. When you sign up for the full-day session, you not only save $20, you also get twice the fun! At this time, we are unable to process the full-day class discounts online. Please call the Arts Center at (785) 843-2787 to enroll by phone in order to receive this discount.

ALL ARTS CAMPS

Join us for half-day or full-day integrated arts camps. These camps will introduce youth to the wide range of visual and performing arts opportunities at the Lawrence Arts Center. For full-day camps, enroll in both sections (price will be reduced accordingly)

For kids who have just completed K-2nd grade

Circus: LAC Staff; Run away and join the circus at the Arts Center! From designing your props and creating your own acts, together we’ll create “the greatest show on earth.”; XCK2A: Mon-Fri, Jun 9-13, 9am-noon; XCK2B: Mon-Fri, Jun 9-13, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

EcoArts : ReUse, ReDesign, ReCycle.: LAC Staff; Create art through exploration with our natural resources and our ecological footprints.; XCK5A: Mon-Thu Jun 30-Jul 3 (no class Jul 4), 9am-noon; XCK5B: Mon-Thu, Jun 30-July 3 (no class Jul 4), 1-4pm Fee: $68 half-day, $126 full-day; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Animal Planet: LAC Staff; Visit the zoo of real and imagined animals. Campers will draw, paint and sculpt to create animals and use movement and dance to become their animals.; XCK7A: Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18, 9am-noon; XCK7B: Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

For kids who have just completed 3rd-5th grade

Folk Art: LAC Staff; In the tradition of finding art in the everyday, this camp will explore Kansas and Midwestern artists, songs and dances. Highlighting this workshop will be a day-trip to the Grassroots Arts Center and The Garden of Eden in Lucas, Kan. An information packet will be provided upon enrollment. Day-trip includes transportation, entrance fees, lunch, snacks and art activity. This camp is FULL DAY ONLY. Students must enroll by May 27.; XCT2: Mon-Fri, Jun 9-13, 9am-noon and 1-4pm; Fee: $195 full-day; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

EcoArts : ReUse, ReDesign, ReCycle.: LAC Staff; Create art through exploration with our natural resources and our ecological footprints.; XCT5A: Mon-Thu, Jun 30-Jul 3 (no class Jul 4), 9am-noon XCT5B: Mon-Fri, Jun 30-Jul 3 (no class Jul 4), 1-4pm; Fee: $68 half-day, $126 full-day; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Land of Narnia: LAC Staff; We will travel to the land of Narnia (based on Prince Caspian and more) and go on an imaginative adventure. You will become magical beasts, heroes, queens, giants and more!; XCT6A: Mon-Fri, Jul 7-11, 9am-noon; XCT6B: Mon-Fri, Jul 7-11, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Nature and Places: LAC Staff; Use space and found objects to create art. Students will take short trips around the Arts Center to explore different environments and create unique works based on their experiences.; XCT7A: Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18, 9am-noon; XCT7B: Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Superheroes: LAC Staff; Celebrate the extraordinary! Imagine the impossible by transforming into a superhero, real or imagined. Students will draw, paint and sculpt, act and move in new ways to uncover hidden strengths.; XCT10A: Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8, 9am-noon; XCT10B: Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

For youth who have just completed 6th-9th grade

EcoArts: ReUse, ReDesign, ReCycle.: LAC Staff; Create art through exploration with our natural resources and our ecological footprints.; XCS5A: Mon-Thu, Jun 30-Jul 3 (no class Jul 4), 9am-noon; XCS5B: Mon-Fri, Jun 30-Jul 3 (no class Jul 4), 1-4pm; Fee: $68 half-day, $126 full-day; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Renaissance: LAC Staff; Travel through time to the Age of Enlightenment to create with the masters — Saraband, Galliard, DaVinci, Michelangelo — and visit the courts of the kings and queens. Learn the painting techniques of fresco and egg tempera, and court etiquette.; XCS6A: Mon-Fri, Jul 7-11, 9am-noon; XCS6B: Mon-Fri, Jul 7-11, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

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Ages 3-5

Favorite Stories in Motion: Non Edwards; Favorite bedtime stories come to life! Stretch and warm up then go for a dance adventure through movement to different story favorites each day — Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the stories of Sandra Boynton, just to name a few. We will share on the last day.; DYS11: Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6, 11am-noon; DYS19: Mon-Fri, Jul 28-Aug 1, 3-4pm; Fee: $34; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

For kids who have just completed K-12th grade

Performance Dance Camp: Mary Poppins: Deborah Bettinger/Whitney Boomer/Molly Gordon; Join us this summer as we create a dance version of Mary Poppins. With delightful characters and music, this story with charm you and the audience. We’ll have “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” fun together, creating dances and working on costumes, sets and more during this two-week camp with a performance at the end.; DYX35 (ages 5-7): Mon-Fri, Jun 16-27 (2wks), 9am-noon; DYX38 (ages 8-19): Mon-Fri, Jun 16-27 (2wks), 9am-noon; Performance: Fri, Jun 27—7pm; Fee: $130 (students enrolled in 9am ballet classes may deduct $10 per class); Enroll Now; Return to Menu

For kids who have just completed K-2nd grade

Favorite Stories in Motion: Non Edwards; Favorite bedtime stories come to life! Students will stretch and warm up then go for a dance adventure through movement to different story favorites each day — Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the stories of Sandra Boynton, to name a few.; We will share on the last day.; DYS21: Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6, 9-10:30am; DYS29: Mon-Fri, Jul 28-Aug 1, 1-2:30pm; Fee: $42.50 (1.5 hrs/day); Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Dr. Seuss Fun: Shannon Pickett; Explore the wacky world of Dr. Seuss and enjoy the adventures of his fabulous characters and imaginative worlds. You will discover lots of fun things to do in this wonderfully wacky class. We will share on the last day.; DYS26: Mon-Fri, Jul 7-11, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Under the Sea: Whitney Boomer; Unleash your child's imagination in a world under the sea. Explore the fascinating world of fishes, mermaids, whales and much more. Create movement and dances based on the creatures of the sea. Students will share their water world on the last day of class.; DYS28: Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

For kids who have just completed 3rd-5th grade

World Dance Camp: Shannon Pickett/Cindy Crews; Take a trip around the world without leaving town! Learn about different cultures and their dance forms. Students will also take part in costuming and sets for the final presentation at the end of the camp.; DYS31 (Shannon): Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6, 1-4pm; DYS38 (Cindy): Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Mystery Dance: A Sampler for Beginners: Whitney Boomer; Everyday we will explore new dance form — ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop and more! Create a dance of many styles. This is a perfect class for beginners interested in dance who want to try out different styles or an experienced dancer who wants to try more. We will share on the last day.; DYS38: Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25, 9am-noon; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Create with the Greats: Whitney Boomer; Learn about a few great artists such as Jackson Pollock, Van Gogh, Bach and Bartok, and let their works inspire your own short creations/choreography. This class includes a field trip day to the Spencer Museum of Art, the Lawrence Arts Center Gallery, and many surprises. We will share on the last day.; DYS39: Mon-Fri, Jul 28-Aug 1, 1-4pm; Fee: $88 half-day (includes field trip); Enroll Now; Return to Menu

For youth who have just completed 6th-12th grade

Project Design for Dance: Deborah Bettinger/Molly Gordon; Love Project Runway? This class will combine design and construction to create costumes for dance. We will use our designs to create choreography and choreography to create designs. A “danceway” presentation will round out the week; DYS42: Mon-Fri, Jun 9-13, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Dance in Spaces: Susan Rieger; Explore and create in a variety of spaces and using all styles of dance. Discover how the environment can uniquely impact the creative process and affect movement possibilities. An informal performance will be held Friday, July 18. Open to dancers and non-dancers.; DYS47: Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Compose, Inspire, Create: Whitney Boomer; Learn about a few great artists — Jackson Pollock, Van Gogh, Bach, Bartok — and let their works inspire your own choreography. This class includes a field trip day to the Spencer Museum of Art, the Lawrence Arts Center Gallery, and many surprises. You will select music from one of the great composers, let a visual artists inspire your theme and costume, and choreograph a short work. We will share on the last day.; DYS49: Mon-Fri, Jul 28-Aug 1, 9am-noon; Fee: $88 half-day (includes field trip); Enroll Now; Return to Menu

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So many opportunities! Choose from programs that introduce youth to a variety of media that range from traditional to more specialized. The focus is on fun! Comfortable play clothes are a must.

For kids who have just completed K-2nd grade

Mudpie Madness: Amy Lenharth; What can be more fun than digging in, playing with and getting your hands dirty in mud? Students will discover the magical qualities of clay to make handbuilt forms, bowls, creatures and anything else they can imagine while developing technical skills.; ACK1A: Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6, 9am-noon; ACK9A: Mon-Fri, Jul 28-Aug 1, 9am-noon; ACK9B: Mon-Fri, Jul 28-Aug 1, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Drawing and Painting: LAC Staff; Kids learn to find their own unique artistic style by exploring the basics of drawing and painting.; ACK1B: Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6, 1-4pm; ACK10A: Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8, 9am-noon; ACK10B: Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Kinetic Sculptures: Andrew Hadle; Art+Science+Play = FUN in this camp. Campers will learn to make sculptural objects that move, fly, swim and soar.; ACK3A: Mon-Fri, Jun 16-20, 9am-noon; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Art Explorers Academy: Paper Crafts: LAC Staff; Students will explore how paper is made and different ways it can be used from paper mache, molded paper, dioramas, origami and printmaking.; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Imagination Station: Land of Tomorrow: Andrew Hadle; Travel to the future in this art-meets-play camp. Imagine and create a world and its inhabitants in the land of tomorrow. Students will paint, sculpt, build, draw and discover.; ACK1A: Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6, 9am-noon; ACK4A: Mon-Fri, Jun 23-27, 9am-noon; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Art Explorers Academy: Nature: Kit Leffler; Campers will explore the beauty of the great outdoors and use it as inspiration for drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpting.; ACK4B: Mon-Fri, Jun 23-27, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Mosaics: LAC Staff; This class is an opportunity for children to create pictures, patterns and collages using pre-cut glass and ceramic tiles, marbles, buttons, paper and more. A mosaic is a pattern or picture made using many small objects (traditionally with stone, tile and glass). All projects will be hands on, age appropriate, and a lot of fun.; ACK6A: Mon-Fri, Jul 7-11, 9am-noon; ACK6B: Mon-Fri, Jul 7-11, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Art for Art’s Sake: LAC Staff; This camp is for kids who love art and want to try it all. We will explore different media each day from drawing, painting, clay and printing. Classes will tour all the different studios at the Arts Center to visit other classes, learn about equipment and make cool art!; ACK8A: Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25, 9am-noon; ACK8B: Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

For kids who have just completed 3rd-5th grade

Drawing and Painting: LAC Staff; Kids learn to find their own unique artistic style by exploring the basics of drawing and painting.; ACT1A: Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6, 9am-noon; ACT8B: Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Boxes, Treasure Chests and Keepsakes: Amy Lenharth; Learn to design and create your own type of box out of clay — whether it is for bugs, keepsakes, or secret treasures. This class will cover basic handbuilding construction techniques plus a look at nature for inspiration.; ACT1B: Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6, 1-4pm; ACT3A: Mon-Fri, Jun 16-20, 9am-noon; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Kinetic Sculptures: Andrew Hadle; Art+Science+Play = FUN in this camp. Students will learn to make sculptural objects that move, fly, swim and soar.; ACT3B: Mon-Fri, Jun 16-20, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Art Explorers Academy: Nature: Kit Leffler; Campers will explore the beauty of the great outdoors and use it as inspiration for drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpting.; ACT4A: Mon-Fri, Jun 23-27, 9am-noon; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Imagination Station: Land of Tomorrow: Andrew Hadle; Travel to the future in this art-meets-play camp. Imagine and create a world and its inhabitants. Students will paint, sculpt, build, draw and discover.; ACT4B: Mon-Fri, Jun 23-27, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Pottery Camp: Amy Lenharth; Learn how to make ceramic sculptures, bowls, vases, plates, mugs and more. Learn to use the potters wheel, as well as construction and glazing techniques.; ACT8A: Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25, 9am-noon; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Studio Artists Workshop: Salvador Dali, the Surrealists and the Art of the Absurd: LAC Staff; The Studio Artists Workshop explores the art styles and techniques of master painters and sculptors of this movement. This class is imaginative and humor-filled and will include interesting projects for all skill levels.; ACT9A: Mon-Fri, Jul 28-Aug 1, 9am-noon; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Studio Artists Workshop: Pop Art, Op Art and Art of the ’60s-’80s: LAC Staff; This camp will explore popular art and techniques from the 1960s-1980s and includes projects for all skill levels.; ACT9B: Mon-Fri, Jul 28-Aug 1, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

For youth who have just completed 6th-9th grade

Comic Book Art: Andrew Hadle; Back by popular demand! Create your own comic characters and adventures! This class is for youth who want to learn fun and easy ways to make comics. Students will also learn the basic tools and techniques for developing their drawing skills.; ACS1A: Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6, 9am-noon; ACS1B: Mon-Fri, Jun 2-6, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Pottery Camp: Amy Lenharth/Jessica Conner; Learn how to make ceramic sculptures, bowls, vases, plates, mugs and more. Learn to use the potters wheel, as well as construction and glazing techniques.; ACS2A (Amy): Mon-Fri, Jun 9-13, 9am-noon; ACS10A (Jessica): Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8, 9am-noon; ACS10B (Jessica): Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Photography: Ann Dean; Explore art photography in this fun, informative class for young photographers. Students will learn the basics of 35mm photography — how cameras work, how to design and compose a good picture, and darkroom techniques and processes. Students should bring a 35mm camera and a roll of black-and-white film to class.; ACS2B: Mon-Fri, Jun 9-13, 1-4pm; ACS8B: Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Drawing and Painting: LAC Staff; Students learn to find their own unique artistic style by exploring the basics of drawing and painting.; ACS3A: Mon-Fri, Jun 16-20, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Handbuilt Ceramics: Amy Lenharth; Learn creative ways to work with slabs, coils and pinch-pots to create virtually any form you can dream up. The instructor will demonstrate and assist students in learning handbuilding techniques. This class will cover both functional objects such as bowls and mugs, and sculptural forms such as figures and small sculptures of ceramics.; ACS3B: Mon-Fri, Jun 16-20, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Mosaics: LAC Staff; This class is an opportunity for students to create pictures, patterns and collages using pre-cut glass and ceramic tiles, marbles, buttons, paper and more. A mosaic is a pattern or picture made using many small objects (traditionally with stone, tile and glass). All projects will be hands on, age appropriate, and a lot of fun.; ACS4A: Mon-Fri, Jun 23-27, 9am-noon; ACS4B: Mon-Fri, Jun 23-27, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Art Explorers Academy: Meet the Artists in Residence: LAC Staff; Spend the week getting to know our artists in residence and learn moldmaking and printmaking techniques. Students will be able to view the Jen Holt and Brian Stuparyk exhibition, meet with the artists and explore some of their techniques.; ACS7A: Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18, 9am-noon; ACS7B: Mon-Fri, Jul 14-18, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Studio Artists Workshop: Murals: LAC Staff; Back by popular demand! Big Camp for Big Art. All week students will explore the art of murals. Projects include individual drawings and paintings as well as creating an extra large painting as a class.; ACS8A: Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25, 9am-noon; ACS8D: Mon-Fri, Jul 21-25, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Studio Artists Workshop: Pop Art, Op Art and Art of the ’60s-’80s: LAC Staff; The Studio Artists Workshop explores the art styles and techniques of master painters, sculptors and printmakers of this movement. This camp will explore popular art and techniques from the 1960s-1980s and includes projects for all skill levels.; ACS9A: Mon-Fri, Jul 28-Aug 1, 9am-noon; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Studio Artists Workshop: Salvador Dali, the Surrealists and the Art of the Absurd: LAC Staff; This Studio Artists Workshop is imaginative and humor-filled and will include interesting projects for all skill levels.; ACS9B: Mon-Fri, Jul 28-Aug 1, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Printmaking Camp: LAC Staff; This camp explores a variety of printmaking techniques such as stencil, monoprints, block prints and more. Design your own images then learn different techniques to print them on paper, fabric and other materials. There will be lots of fun and experimentation in this camp.; ACS10C: Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8, 9am-noon; ACS10D: Mon-Fri, Aug 4-8, 1-4pm; Enroll Now; Return to Menu

Class Listings

Summer 2008 Kids Classes:
Summer Camps for kids in grades K-9

Enrollment Options

All Arts Camps

Dance Camps

Visual Arts Camps

SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUTH

ALL ARTS CAMPS

For kids who have just completed K-2nd grade

For kids who have just completed 3rd-5th grade

For youth who have just completed 6th-9th grade

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Ages 3-5

For kids who have just completed K-12th grade

For kids who have just completed K-2nd grade

For kids who have just completed 3rd-5th grade

For youth who have just completed 6th-12th grade

VISUAL ARTS CAMPS

For kids who have just completed K-2nd grade

For kids who have just completed 3rd-5th grade

For youth who have just completed 6th-9th grade

Class Listings

Summer 2008 Kids Classes: Summer Camps for kids in grades K-9

Enrollment Options

All Arts Camps

Dance Camps

Visual Arts Camps

SUMMER CAMPS FOR YOUTH

ALL ARTS CAMPS

For kids who have just completed K-2nd grade

For kids who have just completed 3rd-5th grade

For youth who have just completed 6th-9th grade

DANCE CAMPS

Ages 3-5

For kids who have just completed K-12th grade

For kids who have just completed K-2nd grade

For kids who have just completed 3rd-5th grade

For youth who have just completed 6th-12th grade

VISUAL ARTS CAMPS

For kids who have just completed K-2nd grade

For kids who have just completed 3rd-5th grade

For youth who have just completed 6th-9th grade

Summer 2008 Kids Classes:
Summer Camps for kids in grades K-9