Camp Dates and Time:
AVA Art Camp | June 3 – July 26 | ages vary per camp |
Drawing, painting, sculpture, collage and printmaking are just a few of the exciting art activities children will experience this summer.
AVA’s Art Camp offers weeklong in-depth classes led by professional artists that cover a range of topics in 2-D and 3-D art. A variety of age-appropriate classes with a different focus are offered throughout June and July.
Session 1/June 3 - 7 We are no longer taking registrations for this session.
Expressions and Impressions/Ages 10-11
Eric Keller
Students will learn about the magic of color, collage, painting, and found object sculpture.
Session 2/June 10-14
It’s All About Me/Ages 8-9
Sarah Cardillo Nichols/Stacey Alverson
Participants will learn about color and composition through a series of hands on projects focused on self-exploration.
Session 3/June 17-21
Wild Things/Ages 6-7
Sarah Cardillo Nichols/Doug Boals
Using cardboard boxes and brightly colored paint, children will create animal totems. Students will explore found sculpture, various painting experiments, and printmaking.
Session 4/June 24-28/ 9 am - noon
Mini Masters/Ages 4-5
Stacey Alverson
This session will introduce children to the fundamentals of the visual language, such as line, color and shape. Participants will get a chance to create their very own masterpieces.
Session 5/July 8-12
Picture This/Ages 10-11
Kimerlen Moore/Jake Kelly
Using painting, collage, and printmaking techniques, children will explore the art of portraits as well as create stories through visual art.
Session 6/July 15-19
Don’t Fence Me In/Ages 8-9
Kimerlen Moore
Utilizing printmaking and painting techniques, participants will learn about color and composition by illustrating their imagination.
Session 7/July 22-26
Creature Features/Ages 6-7
Maria Cardillo
Using paint, sculpture, and collage, students will use their imagination to create unique creatures and tell a story through art.
Cost:
Full Day Programs: $235 (non-AVA members) | $185 (AVA members)
Half Day Programs (4&5 years): $115 (Non-AVA members) | $95 (AVA members)
For more information about AVA Arts, please visit www.avarts.org
Additional Information:
Where to go:
Drop Off: at 9 a.m., please follow the signs to the Ireland Arts Building.
Pick up: For full day campers, please pick up and sign your child out at the same location as morning drop off between 3:45 and 4 pm
For half day campers (children 4 &5 years old), please pick up and sign your child out at the same location as morning drop off at noon.
Week 1
Eco-Friendly Art Camp | July 15 - 19 | 7 - 12 years | Coed
9 a.m. - noon | $175
Art comes to life with a new twist! This camp will incorporate lessons focusing on a special awareness of using and re-using everyday materials, and creating eco-friendly “upcycling” art with a new purpose. Classes are led by Jan Cooper, artist and Baylor faculty member.
Week 2
ART-tivity Camp | July 22-26 | 7 - 12 years | Girls |
9 a.m. - noon | $175
Girls will bust the summer boredom streak in this ART-tivity Camp. Cool projects include jewelry design and greeting card creation, plus some sewing and creative painting techniques. Classes are led by Jan Cooper, artist and Baylor faculty member.
Additional Information:
Where to go:
Drop Off: Starting at 9 a.m. each morning, please follow the signs to the Ireland Arts Building.
Pick up: Please meet (and sign your camper out) at the same location as morning drop off.
Baylor Chess Camp | June 10 - 14 | Ages 9-14 |
9 a.m.-noon | $150
Join Baylor instructor and coach TJ Reap and members of the Baylor chess club to soak in strategic lectures, practice drills, and lots of play in several types of tournaments, including regular, blitz, and bughouse. Handouts for home study will be provided for the students. Chess play will alternate with sessions outside, in the gym, and the pool.
What to bring:
Snack
Swimsuit and towel (will not be used every day)
Where to go:
Drop off: At 9 a.m., please meet in the student center.
Pick up: at noon, please meet and sign your camper out at the same location as morning drop off.
CSI: Baylor | June 17-21 | 9 a.m. – noon
10 – 14 years | $175
CAMP IS FULL. To be added to a waiting list, please send your name, your child's name and a contact phone number to: chuckaby@baylorschool.org
Like real-life forensic scientists, campers will observe carefully, organize, and record data, think critically, and conduct simple tests to solve crimes like theft, vandalism, water pollution and more!
Additional information:
Where to go:
Drop Off: At 9 a.m., each morning, please follow the signs to Weeks Science building. Pick up: Please meet (and sign your camper out) at the same location as morning drop off.
July 15 – 19 | 9 am - noon
7 - 12 years | $175
Dance camp provides a safe and fun environment for children to express their creativity. Through tools such as story play, creative movement, theater games, script work and improvisation campers will begin to build a foundation for dance and drama.
Additional Information:
What to Bring:
Dress in loose comfortable clothing – shorts and t-shirts
Tennis shoes with non-marking soles
A water bottle / sports drink
Where to go:
Drop Off: At 9 a.m., please follow the signs to Roddy Theater and Performance Hall.
Pick up: Please meet (and sign your camper out) at the same location as morning drop off.
Everyday Etiquette | July 8 – 12
9 am – noon | 9 – 14 years | $175
Courtesy, respect, and self confidence in social situations are all qualities that are becoming very important to middle school students and the “tween” age group. Led by Dawn Jumper, Director of The Etiquette Company, this camp focuses on social skill education. Role playing, props, and games make our learning fun and interactive. We will enjoy the Baylor campus and practice some “out & about” etiquette at the snack bar, dining hall, and other public spaces. Friday we will conclude with a luncheon to practice our table manners and celebrate a great week of camp.
A sampling of our learning:
-The ABC's of table manners
-How to be a great host/hostess and guest (sleepovers, birthday parties & other social occasions)
-Telephone Etiquette (land line & cell)
-Written notes and other communication avenues such as email and texts
-Two simple, contemporary line dances
-Making introductions and conversation, using a confident speaking voice and the importance of eye contact and body language
Where to go:
Drop off: At 9 a.m., follow the signs to Weeks Science Building. Camp will meet in Weeks 100.
Pick up: At noon, please pick up and sign out your camper at the same location as morning drop off.
AVA Summer Film Institute
Become a director, set designer, writer or videographer with these three exciting programs for summer 2013. Presented by the Association for Visual Arts (AVA) and Baylor School, these enrichment programs will introduce you to the art of filmmaking! These four, weeklong sessions will focus on short narrative video, creating a music video, cinematography and photography. These classes take place on Baylor’s campus with expert instruction by AVA artists.
Session 1/June 3-7 We are no longer taking registrations.
Short Video 101/Ages 12-17
Neely Hyde
“From Script to Screen: Making a Short Video” will focus on writing, directing and editing a video short. This class will introduce participants to the process of getting a short video made, from the idea phase, through production and editing, post-production and beyond.
Session 2/June 10-14
Music Video 101/Ages 12-17
Jon-Michael Brown
Learn how to create a music video from start to finish. Lighting, sound, sets and videography are just a few of the areas students will explore in this one-week class dedicated to making a music video.
Session 3/June 17-21
Narrative and Cinematography/Ages 14-17
Jon-Michael Brown
Learn how to tell a story through videography. With the assistance of a professional filmmaker, participants will get direct hands-on experience with screenwriting, creating a story board, cinematography as well as editing to develop their own short film. This intensive 5 day course is not to be missed for the emerging filmmaker.
Session 4/June 24-28
Introduction to Digital Photography /Ages 12-17
Neely Hyde
This camp will focus on the basics of digital photography: light, composition, how to use the camera, what makes a good photograph, editing techniques and digital image manipulation. Students will use their new skills to photograph and edit various subjects in both studio and on location settings. The camp will conclude with an exhibit showcasing each students favorite works.
Camp Dates and Time:
Dates (see above) | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages: 12 – 17 years
Cost: $250 (non-AVA members) | $200 (AVA members)
For more information about AVA Arts, please visit www.avarts.org
Additional Information:
Where to go:
Drop Off: At 9 a.m., please follow the signs to the Roddy 203.
Pick up: Please meet (and sign your camper out) at the same location as morning drop off between 3:45 and 4 pm
June 17 – 21 | Ages: 8 - 13, boys and girls, weight limit 120 lbs.
Camp Times: 9 a.m - 3:30 p.m.
Travel Times 8:30 – 9 a.m.; 3:30 – 4 pm
Cost: $300
LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!
This exciting introduction to sailing takes place at the Privateer Yacht Club on Lake Chickamauga and is designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of sailing and those who have had some sailing experience and want to improve their technique. Each session will include land-based classroom learning (such as knots, the parts of a sailboat, steering into the wind and away from it, and how to rig the boat), as well as on the water instruction (including safety procedures, righting a swamped boat, sailing between points no matter what the wind direction, and refining individual techniques.) By the end of the week, you will have the knowledge and skill to guide your own boat around a marked course across the lake.
We will provide lunch each day.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Each camper who attends our sailing camp must know how to swim and be comfortable in the water. Part of the sailing experience is being able to “right” one’s overturned boat. Windy conditions make for powerful forces on a small boat, and this can be a fearful experience as one learns to control an Optimist sailboat. It is not a camp for those who aren’t already swimmers.
More information on our instructors:
Privateer Yacht Club will have two instructors who are US Sailing Certified Level One.
Steve George (McCallie School, ret.) is US Sailing Certified and has supervised the McCallie Sailing Program for many years. Steve is very interested in teaching the fundamentals of sailing to lots of kids and has signed on to assist with the Baylor program this year.
Lucas Kindervater will also work as coach and will be US Sailing Certified before our sessions begin. Lucas is presently a student at UT. He grew up in The Virgin Islands and actively raced in Opti Prams.
WHAT TO BRING:
Each camper must bring their own life jacket (Type 3 is preferable: three straps across the front). The life jacket should fit snugly and not be oversized. Vests must be worn while sailing, swimming, and walking the docks.
Each camper must have appropriate footwear. Aquasocks or other shoes than can easily get wet are highly recommended for sailing camp. (NO SANDALS PLEASE – ALL SHOES MUST HAVE A CLOSED TOE!)
Additional Equipment:
Towel
Wear a swim suit along with shorts and a t-shirt
Sunscreen (remember to apply before camp)
Aquasocks or shoe that can get wet. (NO SANDALS PLEASE – ALL SHOES MUST HAVE A CLOSED TOE!)
Water bottle that can be carries on the boat
Camp will meet each day, Monday through Friday, rain, shine or no wind.
Note: it might be a good idea to check for chiggers or ticks at the end of each day, for we will be in an outdoor environment.
WHERE TO GO:
DROP OFF:
Starting at 8 a.m., please bring your camper to the Student Center. The bus will depart EXACTLY at 8:30 am.
PICK UP:
The bus will arrive back on Baylor’s Campus between 4 - 4:15 p.m. Please meet (and sign your child out) in the same location as morning drop off.
Each camper will receive a Baylor Sailing Camp t-shirt.
RULES AND REGULATIONS:
Because safety is the foundation of our whole camp, it is imperative that each camper follows our guidelines to the letter. Should we have a problem in this area or another, we will phone the parent and ask that the child be picked up at the Privateer Yacht Club by noon. A continuing problem could mean dismissal from the sailing camp.
Baylor's Sailing Camp will take place at Privateer Yacht Club on Lake Chickamauga. Click here for directions to Privateer Yacht club.
July 22- 26 | 9 a.m. – noon (Theater classes only) $175
July 22 -26 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Morning classes and afternoon rehearsals) $250 (includes lunch and final production)
Ages: 9 - 14 years
Baylor drama teacher and local artist Beth Gumnick will lead campers in a week long adventure of playwriting, performance, and productions. Campers will have a chance to explore their own ideas on stage as well as perform other scripted work throughout the week. Morning sessions will be filled with classes and improve work, while afternoons will be filled with rehearsals.
A final production will conclude the week on Friday, July 26 at 4 p.m. Full day campers will participate (must sign up for full day sessions)
More Information
What to Bring
Please wear comfortable clothing (shorts and t-shirts)
Tennis or flat-bottomed shoes
Water bottle
Snack
Where to go:
Drop Off: At 9 a.m., please follow the signs to Roddy Theater.
Pick up: Pick up and sign out your child at the same location as morning drop off.
July 15 – 19; 22 – 26 | Times vary
9 – 14 years | $250 / week
**BOTH SESSIONS ARE FULL. To be added to a waiting list, please send your name, contact number, and your child's name to chuckaby@baylorschool.org**
What is Walkabout? It’s an outdoor program that inspires Baylor students to be adventurous and now you can be part of the fun!
Walkabout instructor Bett Adams ’02 and student instructors will work with campers in all aspects of our famous outdoor program. Hiking, spelunking climbing and paddling are among the many activities.
More Information
What to Bring
Please wear comfortable athletic clothing (shorts and t-shirts)
Tennis or flat-bottomed shoes
Water bottle
Afternoon snack
Where to go:
Drop Off: At 9 a.m., please follow the signs to the athletic field house.
Pick up: At 4 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and at noon (Monday and Friday), please pick up and sign out your child at the same location as morning drop off.