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Summer Arts Camps now taking registrations
If you have a child who has an interest in theatre or writing plays, there are lots of opportunities to engage them in summer camp activities.
Bijou Theatre Summer Acting Camp for Kids
At the Bijou, 803 S. Gay Street, Knoxville, TN 37902
June 2-6, June 16-20, and June 23-27, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
For ages 9-12
This camp is for budding actors or playwrights. Camp is packed with learning, making new friends, performing on stage, and lots of fun! Campers will experience the art of theatre. Each week, children will learn improv, basic stage skills and work together to write a play they will perform on The U.S. Cellular Stage at The Bijou Theatre for family and friends at the close of each camp week.
Cost: $135; Information/registration: 865-522-0832 or visit www.KnoxBijou.com
Knoxville Museum of Art: Summer Art Academy
Knoxville Museum of Art, 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37916
June 2 - August 1
The KMA’s art classes will increase your child’s knowledge of art and help in the development of his or her artistic techniques, fine motor skills, critical thinking skills, and confidence. Each week offers a new and exciting age-appropriate art class that will nourish and challenge your child.
Classes are held at the Knoxville Museum of Art (1050 World’s Fair Park Drive). Morning classes are offered each week for children ages 3-12 years old. Afternoon classes are offered for ages 13 and up.
Tuition for the half-day class: $85.00 for members, $100.00 for non-members (unless specified otherwise).
Tuition includes workshop supplies, instruction, and guided tours. Classes are filled and scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
View listing of classes - www.knoxart.org
To register, call 865-525-6101 ext. 241 or email education@knoxart.org.
Clayton Center for the Arts: Summer Performing Arts Camp
On the campus of Maryville College, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN
June 9-13, June 16-20, July 7-11, and July 14-18, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ages 8-14
Campers will use various art forms to explore their environment in Arts Adventures: Earthly Endeavors. Resources for information will include current events, environmental circumstances worldwide and at the local level as well as folk tales and fables. Raising awareness and education of environmental issues will provide an outlet for arts endeavors. Activities will stimulate the imagination; encourage creativity and develop critical thinking. Working together to produce an original twist on a classic fable or folk tale for performance at the end of each week will encourage teamwork, time management and development of social skills. Our staff of professional teaching artists provide opportunities to explore ALL the arts bringing music, movement, theatre, play making, comedy improvisation and stagecraft to campers of all levels of experience from beginners through those who desire more challenges. There is an opportunity for children to explore their environment, make art and have a fun summer! Each week will culminate in a performance produced by campers and performed for family and friends on Friday afternoon.
Cost: $175 per week
Register for all 4 weeks: $650
Early Bird Registration: $150 if registered prior to May 26, 2014
Early Bird Registration all 4 weeks: $550 prior to May 26, 2014
Some scholarships based on financial need may be available.
For more information and to register, call 865-981-8589 or visit www.claytonartscenter.com.
KnowHow: Documentary Filmmaking Camp
June 16-18, 1:00-5:00 PM and July 7-11, 1:00-8:00 PM
For ages 13-18
Sponsored by KnowHow in partnership with the Sundress Academy for the Arts and the Technology Cooperative, provides twelve youth an opportunity to explore documentary filmmaking and tell their story in a 5-minute short film. The camp is offered in two parts. Brainstorming and scriptwriting will take place June 16-18, and shooting and editing will take place July 7-11. All programs will be held at the Technology Cooperative (13 Emory Place, Knoxville, TN 37917).
On Friday, June 18 there will be a public viewing of each camper’s 5-minute documentary at a location TBD.
This program is intended for young people at an introductory level, but those with advanced skills are welcome to apply as peer mentors. We offer sliding scale tuition and some scholarships.
Deadline to apply is Monday, May 26. Apply online here.
For more information, visit knoxknowhow.wordpress.com
Knoxville Symphony Youth Orchestra Association 20th annual Summer String Camp 2014 - "My Favorite Things"
At Bearden High School
June 16-20
String Camp provides an opportunity for new orchestra players to become oriented with ensemble playing and gives players with experience a week of great music making and fun during the summer off-season. Students are placed randomly based on experience and application information. Please make sure you meet all the requirements for the level for which you apply. We strive to keep the competitive feel out of the camp program and put no emphasis on seating and placement, but will move a student in his/her best interest if the level they are in appears too challenging and stressful. Applicants for the Finale Level may be asked to audition.
Final Camp Concert: Friday, June 20, 2:30 PM at Bearden High School Auditorium
Cost: $100 per participant
Deadline to apply: June 6. Schedule, Eligibility & application: www.knoxvillesymphony.com.
Fountain City Art Center Summer Camp Classes
At the Fountain City Art Center, 213 Hotel Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37918
June 26 – July 31, Thursdays, 10:00-11:30 AM
For ages 6-11
Instructor Jan Bolus. Students will do a pottery wheel activity, a sculpture, a weaving, a painting, and an airbrushed t-shirt. Cost including materials is: $100 for FCAC members and $120 for non-FCAC members.
For more information, contact fcartcenter@knology.net or call 865-357-2787.
The WordPlayers' Summer Acting Instruction Program: CreACTivity
At the Clayton Performing Arts Center, Pellissippi State Hardin Valley Campus
July 7-11, 1:00-4:00 PM
Ages 8-10
Through creative dramatics, theatre games and exercises, students will explore and expand their abilities in all areas of acting for the stage. The week will culminate with a showcase of performances by all students.
Fee: $115
For information, contact Jeni Lamm, Managing Director, The WordPlayers at 865-539-2490, by email at wordplayers@comcast.net, or online at www.wordplayers.org.
Registration: 865-539-7167; www.pstcc.edu/bcs (select Register for a Class on the left side of page); or in person at 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Alexander Building, Room 108
The WordPlayers' Summer Acting Instruction Program: ImaginACTion
At the Clayton Performing Arts Center, Pellissippi State Hardin Valley Campus
July 14-18, 1:00-4:30 PM
Ages 11-13
This fun active camp will focus on using imagination and technique to create characters for the stage. Through theatre games and exercises, students will explore and expand their abilities in all areas of acting. The week will culminate with a showcase of performances by all students.
Fee: $125
For information, contact Jeni Lamm, Managing Director, The WordPlayers at 865-539-2490, by email at wordplayers@comcast.net, or online at www.wordplayers.org.
Registration: 865-539-7167; www.pstcc.edu/bcs (select Register for a Class on the left side of page); or in person at 10915 Hardin Valley Road, Alexander Building, Room 108.
Tennessee Stage Company: Shakespeare on the Square: Much Ado About Nothing
July 17 - August 16, 7:00 PM
July 17, 19, 25, 27, 31 and August 2, 8, 10, 14, 16
7:00 PM outdoors on Market Square
2:00 PM indoors at the Square Room on August 2 only
Directed by Tom Parkhill and Jennifer Alldredge
This most perfect of romantic comedies centers on Shakespeare’s wittiest lovers, Beatrice and Benedick, two people determined to avoid the foolishness of love at all costs! The verbal fireworks between these two make up some of Shakespeare’s best writing. Along the way we meet more lovers, distraught fathers, villains and the 16th century’s answer to the Three Stooges – Dogberry and the Watch. Of course, like all good comedies, everyone ends up married – more or less. "I will live in thy heart, die in thy lap, and be buried in thy eyes."
Information: 865-546-4280 or www.tennesseestage.com
Tennessee Stage Company: Shakespeare on the Square: Titus Andronicus
July 18 - August 17, 7:00 PM
July 18, 20, 24, 26 and August 1, 3, 7, 9, 15, 17
7:00 PM outdoors on Market Square
2:00 PM indoors at the Square Room on July 26 only
Directed by Julianna Sanderson
One of Shakespeare’s earliest tragedies, and far and away his darkest, most bloody play. Titus Andronicus is like an Elizabethan horror movie. Interestingly, it was also Shakespeare’s most popular play during his lifetime. The story rests on a struggle for control of the Roman Empire but the play is awash in blood – beheadings, mutilations and horrible crimes against humanity. This play is not for the faint of heart. "These words are razors to my wounded heart."
Information: 865-546-4280 or www.tennesseestage.com
KnowHow: Knoxville Girls Rock Camp
At the Joy of Music School, 1209 Euclid Ave NW, Knoxville, TN 37921
July 28 – August 1, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
For ages 8-17
The 2014 Knoxville Girls Rock Camp is an intensive, six-day camp for young women to explore self-expression and empowerment through music. Thirty campers will come together for instrument instruction, workshops, performances by visiting artists, and to form bands that will write a song together, including lyrics and instruments, with the help of band coaches.
Sliding scale tuition and some scholarships.
Deadline to apply is Monday, June 9. Apply online here.
Information: knoxknowhow.wordpress.com
Published May 17, 2014
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