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ART DISCOVERIES CAMP (K-3) exposes children to one or more new art mediums each day. Children get hands-on creative with painting, drawing, collaging (torn & cut paper), mixed-media and more. It's a great way for children to explore art and develop new ways of thinking! June 3-7, 1-4PM
ART EXPLORATIONS CAMP (4-8) is based on the same premise as our Art Discoveries Camp, but for older kids. Kids explore new art mediums each day, and get hands-on creative with painting, drawing, collaging (torn & cut paper), mixed-media and more. June 10-14, 1-4PM
PAINTING CAMP (K-3)(4-8) allows kids to explore their creative potential by exposing them to a variety of new and colorful painting mediums and interesting techniques. They are encouraged to break out of the ordinary and create something extraordinary, and have loads of fun in the process! June 17-21, (K-3) 9AM-NOON and (4-8) 1-4PM | July 29-Aug 2, (K-3) 1-4PM
PRESCHOOL ART & PLAY CAMP (4-5 YRS) is designed to give littles an opportunity to explore sensory-rich art materials and to create colorful and imaginative art pieces. The emphasis is on exploration and the process of creating art, but you will have great art pieces to display in your home! Camp will include two open-ended art projects and an art related story book each day. June 24-26, 10-11AM and 1:30-2:30PM
MIXED-MEDIA ART CAMP (K-3) gives kids the chance to explore painting as a varied art form. Combining art mediums allows kids to move beyond paint as a solo medium in their art. They are encouraged to create imaginative and expressive works of art while exploring a wide variety of art mediums. July 22-26, 9AM-NOON
BUTTERFLIES IN FLIGHT CAMP (K-3) is a sweet art camp in which kids take a week-long peek into the delightful life and times of butterflies. Kids observe, discuss, paint, draw, and have a ball creating vibrant art pieces that are themed around the beauty and radiance of butterflies. A summertime favorite! July 8-12, 9AM-NOON
ANIMALS OF THE WORLD CAMP (K-3) lets kids to share their knowledge of the animal kingdom while they create awesome animal art big and small. From painted polar bears to abstract ants, children draw, paint, cut, paste, and mix colors to create the world's (or at least Des Moines') most amazing animal art! July 8-12, 1-4PM
PRINTMAKING CAMP (4-8) allows kids to interact with their peers while exploring interesting printmaking techniques. Monoprints, relief printing, and collagraphs are just some of the exciting printmaking techniques presented in this engaging and hands-on art camp. July 15-19, 1-4PM
BUGTASTIC ART CAMP (K-4) takes kids on a super fun and informative deep dive into the amazing world of insects. This year we have a special visit from the folks at THE ISU INSECT ZOO who will give campers an up close and personal look at interesting insects and creepy crawlers! Kids explore painting, drawing, and mixed-media art collage techniques while creating wacky, zany, and highly imaginative insect-themed art pieces. A must for bug lovers! August 12-16, 9AM-NOON