2012 Summer Art Camps

Visual Arts Camp I - June 4-8 from  9 am – 12 pm 
For children ages 5-8 taught by the City’s Artist-in-Residence, Lori Starnes Isom.  Children will have the opportunity to experience various art media with an emphasis on drawing techniques.

Visual Arts Camp II - June 11-15  from  9 am – 12 pm
For children ages 9-13 taught by the City’s Artist-in-Residence, Lori Starnes Isom.  Students will receive more in-depth instruction in visual art using various art media with more emphasis on drawing techniques.  This will be a good opportunity to strengthen art portfolios for the more serious student while having fun!  Students of all ability levels will benefit from the opportunity to be creative!

Drama Camp I - June 18-22 from  9 am – 12 pm 
For children ages 5-8 taught by local theatre/film-making professional Julian Gooding.  Students will learn dynamic skills for acting in fun ways to build confidence and stage presence with inspiration coming from familiar fairy tales/children’s stories.

Drama Camp II  - July 9-20 from 9 am – 12 pm 
For children ages 9-13 taught by local theatre/film-making professional Julian Gooding.  Students will have the opportunity to learn more intensive drama skills in a 2 week Performance Workshop format focused on creating a performance for parents and the community at the end of the camp.

African Drum & Dance Camp  - July 23-27 from 9 am –12 pm
For children ages 5-13 taught by Rajeeyah Mujahid.  Students will learn rhythms and techniques of drumming and dance from West African influences.  An informal performance for family and friends will showcase the skills learned in the camp.

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The fee for all camps is $50 per week and students can pre-register early to get in the desired camp beginning March 1st.  A minimum number of registered students are required for the camps to take place.  Deadline for registration is one week prior to the beginning of the camp.  Register early by calling 740-5851 or email culturalarts@northcharleston.org.  All camps take place within the North Charleston Cultural facilities on the former Charleston Naval Base.  Visit www.northcharleston.org under Cultural Arts for more info and to print registration forms.