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ELEMENTARY CAMP (Rising 1st-6th grade)
Week 1: June 16-18 & 20 | 4 HALF-DAYS | 9am-12pm or 1-4pm (NO CAMP 6/19 Juneteenth) | $140
Theme: Ancient Art
Travel back in time, make your own Caveman painting, learn about the long-told myths and legends of ingenious civilizations around the world from thousands of years ago, and more!
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Week 2: June 23-27 | FULL DAYS , 9am-3pm | Full Day Camps: $275
Theme: Science in Art
Leonardo DaVinci, one of the most famous masters of both art and science, said “Study the science of art; study the art of science. Learn how to see. Realize that everything connects to everything else.” What do fossils, math and geometry have to do with art? What experiments happen in the art room? Come and find out!
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Week 3: July 7-11 | 5 HALF-DAYS , 9am-12pm or 1-4pm | $175
Theme: POP Art
Who is art for? Can everyday stuff be turned into art? Does art have to look a certain way? What about comics? What about signs? Pop art is pizzazz, pop art is color, Pop art is surprise! Come and join us as we explore Andy Warhol, comic book art and more.
What is Pop Art? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhEyoDCTSDQ
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Week 4: July 14-18 | FULL DAYS , 9am-3pm | Full Day Camps: $275
Theme: Real Life and Surreal
This week kids will learn by combining opposites! Realism is all about making art that shows real life, as close to the normal world as possible. Surrealism is all about letting your feelings and imagination run wild, and it’s a great way to express dreams and feelings… which are also normal parts of life!Join us this week as we explore greats like Henry Ossawa Tanner, Frida Kahlo and more
What is Surrealism? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YE_Zas-A5A<
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TEEN CAMP (Rising 6th-12th grade)
July 21-25 | FULL DAYS, 9am-4pm
This summer, teens will get to learn about some of the best artists across time, from ancient art to Pop art, both the well-known masters and unsung heroes. This teen camp offers a college module style of learning, with three different instructors throughout the day using a variety of mediums. Students will learn about exciting moments in art history but also have the freedom to be self-directed in their creative time.
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General Information
- The cost of camp includes at Art Center Waco T-shirt and art supplies.
- Morning students will be sent home with a free lunch provided by Waco ISD.
- There is no childcare during the break between morning and afternoon camp, so if you choose to register your child for both morning and afternoon camp, you (or another adult that you designate) will need to pick them up at 12 and have care of them until you drop them off for afternoon camp.
- ACW class sizes are limited to 12 students for Elementary camp, and 16 students for Teen Camp.
- Early Bird Registration opens mid February through March 31st, 2025
- Standard pricing applies from April 1, 2025
- Full Day Camps: $275 — Save $25 during Early Bird Registration, ends March 31st.
- Half Day Camp: (4 days – Week 1 only): $140 — Save $20 during Early Bird Registration, ends March 31st.
- Half Day Camp: (5 days – Week 3 only): $175 — Save $25 during Early Bird Registration, ends March 31st.
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FAQ
Q: What happens if I need to cancel?
Cancellations are only possible up to 2 weeks before the start date of your camp, and incur a $15 cancellation fee. If you need to cancel less than 2 weeks before camp starts, Art Center Waco will not be able to give you a refund unless you can find a friend to take your child’s place.
Q: Is there any financial assistance for summer camp?
If cost is something that will prevent your student from taking part, please get in touch by e-mailing annalauren@artcenterwaco.org as we are delighted to provide a limited number of partial scholarships.
Q: Can My child attend both the morning and afternoon of a half day camp?
In a given half-day camp week, each age group will be creating something different in the morning and afternoon, so your child is welcome to attend both. However, in the half-day camps you (or a carer or friend) will pick up your child and give them lunch between classes. Morning students will have the option to take a free lunch with them, provided by Waco ISD.
Q: How young can a child be when they come to camp?
Art Center Waco offers camps to children who have completed their Kindergarten year and are at least 5 or 6 years old. Children who are entering 1st grade are welcome to attend any of our elementary camps, though in our experience, children who are just entering 1st grade have an optimal learning experience at Half Day camps so they can rest after a busy morning of creativity!
