Momentum offers exciting and challenging summer arts programs for motivated students who wish to develop their artistic skills. Participants can choose from weekly dance classes or week-long fine and performing arts camps. Summer Session will run July 7 – August 22.
Registration is being accepted now. Advance payment of registration fee and 50% of tuition will hold your student’s place in summer classes; the remaining balance will be due on the first day of class. Be sure to check out our Summer Session schedule and registration form for more information.
Summer Arts Camps: Art • Music • Dance • Drama
Join us on an African Safari in search of new artistic adventures!
The traditional arts of Africa are as varied as the continent’s many regions, nations, and ethnic groups. The music, theatre, art, and dance of these groups are not seen as separate art forms, but as one event. Our week-long safari will introduce students to the many instruments, drums, rhythms, songs, stories, native masks and garments, rituals, and dances that make up the cultural activities of the people of Africa.
July 21 - 25, 2008 at 9:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Day Camp for ages 5 - 10
$100 for 5 days
Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt and the fascinating art and history of a unique civilization.
This 5-day camp will take a close look at the pyramids, hieroglyphs, Pharaoh, mummies, cave drawings, water clocks, Egyptian collars, the Ten Commandments, and the life of Moses. Through crafts and activities, we will become immersed in the lively traditional folk music with Sistrums and Tambourines, traditional Israeli folk dances, and ancient Egyptian games such as Senet and Number Bow. Sign up now for an enlightening tour of Egyptian Treasures!
July 28 – August 1, 2008 at 9:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Day Camp for ages 5 - 10
$100 for 5 days
Experience the great expectations and heritage of the American West in a journey through this very interesting time in history.
This camp will shed light on the nostalgia and realities of the old American West through a 5-day survey of traditional Native American customs, pioneer living, and cowboy and western heritage. Encounter Native American customs through traditional poetry, dance, drums, and music. Experience pioneer and cowboy living with traditional pioneer and western music, square dancing, tall tales, and vaudeville.
August 4 - 8, 2008 at 9:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Day Camp for ages 5 - 10
$100 for 5 days
Bring storybook theatre to life! Students learn the basics of acting and movement while telling a story that will have everyone on the edge of their seats.
Students will have the opportunity to explore, play, learn from adult role models, develop self-confidence, use their imagination, and develop new friendships through Storybook Acting. This 3-day camp is filled with drama, music, creative movement, rehearsals, crafts, and games.
August 18 – 20, 2008 at 9:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Day Camp for ages 4 – 8
$60 for 3 days
Italian Renaissance
An incredible period of cultural change and achievement in Europe, the Italian Renaissance offers an explosion of arts to explore.
The arrival of the printing press helped preserve and popularize the Shakespeare plays, sacred music and madrigals, and science and philosophies of the 14th – 16th centuries. During this week-long camp, students will also learn the social dances of Italy and apply the painting techniques of the Renaissance masters including da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Titian.
August 18 – 22, 2008 at 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Day Camp for ages 8 – 12
$100 for 5 days
This is an active circus arts program filled with amazing experiences, incredible guest artists, and fantastic activities; the fun never stops at the circus!
Experience the vast array of global circus artistry and technique at the Crazy Circus Camp. Discover the strength and grace of acrobatics! Perfect your balance on the unicycle and hone mental sharpness with juggling! Build confidence with circus-style theatre and stage presentation! This 2-day camp will also introduce students to miming, clowning, and art projects based on the unforgettable thrills of the Big Top!
August 21 - 22, 2008 at 9:15 – 11:45 a.m.
Day Camp for ages 5 - 10
$40 for 2 days
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