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Middletown Arts Center Summer Arts Camp : July 7th – July 11th

Check out what's going on next week at Summer Arts Camp : July 7th – July 11th! Call 732-706-4100 to register. For more information, visitwww.middletownarts.org/docs/SummerCamp2014.pdf 

Beach Bash with Miss Laurie (Ages 4- 8)
July 7–11
Monday-Friday 9:00-11:45 am OR 12:15-3:00 pm
Members $105 Non-members $120
Jump into an ocean full of underwater fun! Sandy beaches, sparkling waves, colorful fish, and beautiful seashells await you in this week with lots of great art activity.

Baby Animals Arts & Crafts with Miss Laura French & Friends (Ages 9 -12)
July 7–11 
Monday-Friday 9:15 am-12:00 noon 
Members $105 Non-Members $120
Enjoy creating adorable “Pet Portraitures,” using lots of different materials and techniques.

Gamer Class Featuring Skylanders! With Doodle Dude (Grade 1- 5)
July 7–11 (9:00-11:30 am)
Members $120 Non-Members $132
Doodle Dude inspires kids to create, dream and design Video games! Make awesome characters out of clay. It’s all about Super Smash Brothers, Mario Kart, MARVEL LEGO, and Batman LEGO! 

Make a Doll Workshop with Patricia Sebastiano (Ages 7- 12)
Mondays Only (12:30-3:30 pm)
Session I: July 7, 14, 21, 28
Session II: August 4, 11, 18, 25
Members $85 Non-members $100
Explore the joys of sewing by hand. Create your own individualized cherished doll keepsake. Outfit your creation with a jumper, skirt, fashion accessories and a toy which you create using a pattern and simple hand sewing techniques. Enhance your creation with a variety of frills and embellishments. All supplies included and all levels welcome. Contact MAC office or patsebastiano@yahoo.com for questions or photos of sample projects. 

Make a Doll Workshop with Patricia Sebastiano (Ages 7- 12)
Mondays Only (12:30-3:30 pm)
Session I: July 7, 14, 21, 28
Session II: August 4, 11, 18, 25
Members $85 Non-members $100
Explore the joys of sewing by hand. Create your own individualized cherished doll keepsake. Outfit your creation with a jumper, skirt, fashion accessories and a toy which you create using a pattern and simple hand sewing techniques. Enhance your creation with a variety of frills and embellishments. All supplies included and all levels welcome. Contact MAC office or patsebastiano@yahoo.com for questions or photos of sample projects. 

“GLEE” AT THE MAC – MUSICAL THEATER FUN with Missy O’Keefe (K-5)
July 7–11 (9:30 am-12:00 pm OR 12:30-3:00 pm) 
July 14–18 (9:30 am-12:00 pm OR 12:30-3:00 pm)
Members $125 Non-Members $135
Join instructor Missy O’Keefe for a week of singing and dancing to your favorite songs! Learn to perform show-stopping numbers and discover what it takes to put together the type of performances you see each week on shows like “Glee”! There will be dancing, acting and singing all wrapped up in a fun packed week. All participants will take part in a variety of activities aimed at improving their inner musical skills. 

YOUTH DRAMA PROGRAM with Tara Mahoney and Erin Stripto
Wednesdays for 15 weeks* (4:00-5:30 pm)
Members $250 Non-Members $265
This professional theatre training program is open to all beginner, intermediate, and advanced aspiring young performers, ages 7 and up. Students will engage in theatrical curricular studies focusing on creating a character, stage presence, script analysis, dance and performance skills, while learning techniques of auditioning for stage performance.*The youth drama program will meet once a week for 15 weeks, starting on July 2nd and culminating with a Fall Festival performance showcase of the Children’s Theatre production. Date to be announced. 

NEW! Sounds of Summer Princess Dance with Miss Deena (Ages 4- 10)
July 7–11 
Monday-Friday (8:30-11:30 am)
Members $105 Non-Members $120
Celebrate the summer season with your favorite princesses. Dive into the ocean with mermaids, build sand castles, grab a beach ball, and dance the week away! 

Girl Power Music Camp with Miss Sherri (Ages 4- 8)
July 7–11 
Monday-Friday (8:30-11:30 am)
Members $150 Non-Members $175 
This camp is ideal for colorful party Girls who love to express themselves by singing empowering positive songs by some of their favorite Pop Stars! Girl will sing, create glitsy jewelry, learn to move to the groove, write poetry and have lots of fun together! Girl Power camp culminates with a Friday mini-performance.

LEGO® Films & Stop Animation! With Black Rocket Productions
July 7–11
Ages 8-12: 9:00 am-12:00 pm OR Ages 11-14: 1:00-4:00 pm 
Members $165 Non-Members $175
Make your LEGOs come to life! Bring in your favorite action figures or LEGOs and create a short film with your friends. Whether you want to recreate a scene from Star Wars or design a world of your own, this class brings your dreams to the screen. Student created films are available on a password protected website to share with family and friends.

Bricks 4 Kidz Space Adventures Camp (Ages 6+)
July 7–11 
1:00-4:00 pm 
Members $159, Non-Members $165
Inspired by NASA and Star Wars, this camp is packed full of models that will make your imagination blast off! Campers will learn about real-life space exploration and build models related to the NASA space program. In addition, the day includes LEGO Star Wars themed models, group games, challenges and more.

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