This summer, give your child an exciting and enriching international experience without leaving the area! The Y’s Arts Institutes offer children 2½ - 15 the opportunity to explore a variety of creative activities in the visual and performing arts. The arts camps are held at the Junior League in Rumson, located at 55 Cross Street, and offers something for every young artist with activities from cooking to sculpture.
“Art camps give children the opportunity to explore what cultures are like around the world,” said Camp Director, Hayley Nelson. “Through different mediums such as cooking, sculpture, dance, and even book making, kids will learn about the world around them while discovering their inner creativity and imagination,” she added.
Stacey Lastella, Vice President of Camping and Outreach, noted the Junior League for being a supportive community partner and providing the space. “We appreciate the Junior League’s ongoing support to nurture the development of children,” Lastella said.
Weekly camps run Monday-Friday, July 7-25, from 9 a.m. – noon. The following camps are offered:
Week 1:
The Culinary Institute
Ages 4 - 10
Travel the world in five days and discover different cultures through their food! Students will learn the basics of food preparation, measuring, choosing ingredients and appropriate kitchen safety while learning to create dishes from countries like Spain and Japan. The Culinary Institute has been named a Top 10 Camp by Hulafrog in both 2012 and 2013.
The Creative Play Institute
Ages 2½ - 6
Children spark their imagination through the creative collaboration of play and paint.
Altered Art Institute
Ages 7 - 15
Your young artists gain a competitive edge while developing their skills in various areas of two-dimensional art, while building confidence and self-esteem.
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Week 2:
The Culinary Institute
Ages 4 - 10
Campers will be introduced to the basics of food preparation, measuring, choosing ingredients and appropriate kitchen safety while learning to create dishes from countries like France and Germany.
Sculpture Institute
Ages 7 - 14
Find it. Imagine it. Create it. Give three-dimensional form to your ideas! Stretch imagination with the expressive art of sculpture.
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Art of Dance Institute
Ages 2½ - 4
Designed to disguise fitness as fun, this camp combines dance steps and hands-on exploration of the world of art through movement.
Week 3:
Book It! Institute
Ages 7 - 14
Fill your library's shelves with books made by your own child! Children will learn about accordion books, traditional book binding, and how to make their own paper.
Passport to Adventure Institute
Ages 5 - 10
This camp introduces young explorers to faraway lands. This special camp offers participants the opportunity to visit a different country each day.
The Arts & Zumba Institute
Ages 4 - 8
Learn new steps and travel to new places through imagination and exploration of Arts & Zumba. This institute is a uniquely designed program taught by a certified Zumba instructor that incorporates rhythm, movement, culture and the arts.
Registration is now open. For more information on the Y’s fine arts specialty camps, call 732.671.5505, ext 123. To visit our Web site or to download a flier, click here.
About The Community YMCA
The Y is a leading nonprofit charity that strengthens communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Community YMCA serves more than 20,000 residents in greater Monmouth County through programs such as: preschool, before and after school care, health and wellness, leadership, arts enrichment, personal and family counseling and summer day camp. With a mission to serve all, more than $660,000 in reduced and free membership fees and programs is provided by the YCares financial assistance program to individuals and families in need. For more information, visit TheCommunityYMCA.org.
