First Coast Cultural Center Summer Camps
Parents … registration is now open for First Coast Cultural Center Summer Camps! This year themed “Up, Up, & Away”. Kids will explore everything that is Up, Up, and Away! Think dragons, planets, all things that fly, and more.
Each week offers a different theme and campers will explore our galleries and outdoor space, as well as new art mediums. They’ll draw, paint, build, sculpt, and more in the studios, make new friends, and build confidence!
Camp is led by professional art teachers in a peaceful, safe setting.
Camp Info
Ages: 6 to 12
Drop-off 9:00am | Pick-up 3:00pm
Week 1 — Fantasy Flyers — June 2-5
Imagine a world where fairies, dragons, and pegasus fly in the sky! Campers will explore fantasy creatures and adventures that fly. And, they’ll draw, paint, sculpt, print, and more while learning about folklore.
Week 2 — Space and Beyond! — June 8-12
Looking at space with an artistic eye, children will experiment and create projects inspired by the planets, stars, constellations, and also look at different kinds of “space”, such as value and compositional space.
Week 3 — Things with Wings — June 15-19
Is it a bird, is it a plane? Explore animals, machines, and creations that have wings! Think birds, insects, planes, etc. Campers will create drawings, sculptures, and more inspired by things with wings.
Week 4 — Artful Engineering — June 22-26
Bridging the gap between art and engineering, campers this week will create projects inspired by machines in the sky! Think planes, helicopters, hot air balloons, kites, and more.
2 Day Drama Camp — June 29-30
Children will work with Disney Acting Coach Sheri Lahris to develop their improvisational skills through small group and individual activities! Children can create new scenarios and imagine endless possibilities given the right techniques and tools, while building confidence. Drop off: 9:00am | Pick up: 12:00pm
Week 5 — Aerial Perspective — July 6-10
What does an astronaut see from space when looking down at Earth? What does a bird see when flying through the sky? This week is all about aerial perspective. Campers will draw, paint, and create artworks from different perspectives, expressing their own interpretations with their imaginations.
Week 6 — Textures in the Sky — July 13-17
Campers will create patterned collage, textile work, clay patterns, and paint with unusual tools to create a variety of textures! They 19;ll explore our galleries and outside space to find inspiration in the clouds, sunrises/sunsets, rain, and more.
Week 7 — Reaching the Sun — July 20-24
Reach for the sun! This week is all about exploring what reaches for the sun- from redwood trees to high mountains. Campers will use drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media, and more to learn about all things that grow towards the sun!
Click the event website link for all additional info, including registration fees, and to register your child today!
