Art Classes are double periods (1 hour). A smock and/or other minor recycled or nature items might be needed for class and may be stored in the art rooms. A list will be available on the website in early June and to your child on the first day of camp. Campers who are absent will be unable to make up the projects missed during their absence. Food Decorating will be a single period class.

All art classes listed below will allow the opportunity to participate in the art show. 

DRAWING & PAINTING
Grades 4-6
In this engaging and varied workshop, campers will have the opportunity to make several projects that develop and strengthen basic observational and drawing skills, before moving on to explore various painting styles and media. This includes pencil, colored pencil, ink, pastels, watercolor, and even acrylic paint on canvas! Participants will be able to express their unique creativity and ideas through the visual mediums of drawing and painting.

FOOD DECORATING
Grades 5-9
In this fast paced 30-minute class, learn a broad set of decorating techniques and develop skills you can use for all your decorating projects from cookies to cupcakes to cakes. Campers will not eat during class but may bring home some of their treats. Single Period Class

FOOD DECORATING II
Grades 6-9
In this fast paced 30-minute class, campers who have already taken Food Decorating Basics will learn more advanced techniques and work on group projects. Single Period Class

POTTERY
Grades 6-9
Focuses on hand-built pottery, sculpture, firing and glazing.

ILLUSTRATION
Grades 6-9
This advanced course builds upon the foundational skills explored in Drawing & Painting, with a focus on creating works that illustrate an idea, section of a story, or other written prose. Participants will gain experience with a wide variety of drawing and painting tools and techniques, and make both realistic and stylistic illustrations. Inspiration will be taken from book illustrations and photographs that students will bring in to connect their personal point of view with the projects at hand.

SCULPTURE
Grades 4-9
Projects may include working with wire, paper, paper mache, plaster and wood to create masterpieces that may include puppets, sculptures and masks.

MARVELOUS MURAL COLLABORATIONS
Grades 3-9
Artists will join together to draw and paint murals while learning about a specific artist and the style that inspires these projects! Campers will also create individual projects during this class to take home!

PRINTMAKING
Grades 6-9
Discover the art of printmaking as you explore a variety of techniques, from traditional block printing to unique and experimental methods. Create your own carved block prints and custom rubber stamps while learning the fundamentals of this versatile art form. Perfect for all skill levels!

BRACELET MAKING
Grades 6-9
Get creative and craft your own unique bracelets in this fun and hands-on class! Learn different techniques and design pieces that match your style. Perfect for all skill levels, this class is a great way to express your creativity and make something special to wear or gift!

MIXED MEDIA ART
Grades 6-9
Dive into the vibrant world of mixed media art, where your creativity knows no bounds! In this hands-on course, you’ll explore a variety of materials and techniques, blending everything from paint and collage to fabric and even found objects. No matter what your art level, this class is all about experimentation and self-expression to celebrate the beautiful messiness of the creative process. Join us for a fun, hands-on journey where you’ll discover new skills, unleash your inner artist, and maybe even surprise yourself with what you can create! 

FIBER ARTS EXPLORERS *NEW*
Grades 6-9
In this exciting new class, campers will experiment with the many dynamic forms of fiber arts, exploring a new fiber craft each week. Projects may include knitting, crochet, macrame, and weaving.

ADVANCED CARTOONING
Grades 6-9
Designed for students who have taken Cartooning and are looking to build on their skills as an illustrator.

All classes to play in the final performance are noted with a (P).  

CLASSROOM MUSIC COURSES
A wide variety of music classes are offered, giving campers an opportunity to explore and have fun with music. These are single period classes that meet for 1/2 hour.

MUSICAL ENSEMBLES/INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
Campers are responsible for providing their own instruments. Instructors can provide information regarding instrument rental or purchase. Campers should bring their school method book for lessons. This information will also be available online in late May or early June. Campers who anticipate being absent during the final week of camp should not plan to be part of an ensemble. The band, jazz band and orchestra will perform in the final concert.  

BAND (P)
Grades 5-9
Designed for campers with a minimum of 2 years training on their band instrument. Campers with only 1 year may join with the permission of the camp director but MUST take an instrumental lesson.

GARAGE BAND
Grades 5-9
Campers will have the opportunity to use a powerful and exciting music software program. This fun-filled class offers students the chance to create music and instantly hear the results. A wide variety of musical concepts will be covered including composing, sampling, recording, and performing.

WOOD & BRASS INSTRUMENT MUSIC LESSONS
Grades 5-9
Designed for woodwind and brass instrument players with one or two years of school lessons that wish to continue with group lessons during the summer. On the registration form, please indicate which instrument you will be playing.

JAZZ BAND (P)
Grades 6-9
For campers with a minimum of 2 years training on their instrument who wish to learn more about jazz. Campers should be able to play a one octave chromatic scale. The following instruments are most suited for this ensemble: trumpets, trombone, saxophone, clarinet, bass, guitar, piano and drums.

PERCUSSION
Grades 4-9
This is for campers who have never played a percussion instrument before. Campers will learn the basics of snare drum playing but additional percussion instruments may be introduced. Campers will need to provide “concert snare” drumsticks and an 8” tunable practice pad similar to a Remo brand.

PIANO II
Grades 5-9
This class is designed for campers who have one or more years of private or group piano instruction. Self-paced study is encouraged. Campers who are just beginning instruction must buy the teacher designated method book after the first class. Campers who are taking private lessons should bring their own lesson book. Campers will need to provide their own wired headphones. Adapters are provided. 

ORCHESTRA (P)
Grades 5-9
Designed as a large ensemble experience for string players with a minimum of 2 years training on their instrument. Campers with less than 2 years may join with the permission of the camp director but MUST take a strings lesson class at camp.

BEGINNING STRINGS LESSON
Grades 4-6
Designed for campers with no experience who wish to start playing the violin, viola, cello, or bass during the summer. Campers will need to bring their own instrument. Please indicate the instrument that will be studying when registering (violin, viola, cello, or bass).

STRINGS LESSON I
Grades 5-9
Small group lessons on string instruments (violin, viola, cello, or bass). Lessons are geared for campers who have at least one year of string lesson instruction. Campers will need to provide their own instrument. 

STRINGS LESSON II
Grades 6-9
Designed for students with two or more years of school lessons who wish to continue in group lessons during the summer. Please indicate which instrument you will be studying when registering.

SONG & MUSIC WRITING
Grades 5-9
In this class campers will be writing and recording their own songs. Campers will learn about song structure, rhyming schemes, lyric writing, techniques for creating mood in music, as well as stylistic elements to enhance their compositions. Campers will be using the Garage Band program on iPads to write and record their ideas. Music reading skills will help but are not required for this fun and exciting class.

UKELELE
Grades 4-9
Learn how to play this popular Hawaiian instrument that is a member of the guitar family. Campers must supply their own ukulele.

WORLD MUSIC
Grades 3-6
An exciting course allowing the younger campers to explore various musical activities from multiple different cultures. Activities will include rhythmic games, singing, drumming, discovery of instruments and more. 

CHOIR (P)
Grades 3-9
For all students who enjoy singing! Choir classes will learn a variety of songs including our traditional camp song “I am a Child”.

STEEL PAN DRUMMING
Grades 5-9
Experience the vibrant sounds of Trinidad and Tobago right here in Glastonbury! In this engaging class, you'll learn to play the steel drums (pans) and explore the rhythmic, breezy melodies of island music. No experience necessary—just bring your enthusiasm for fun and unique musical expression!

All classes to perform in the final performance are noted with a (P). 

Single period course that meets for 1/2 hour. Please note the level requirements. The instructor has the right to group classes by ability levels. 

FOLK DANCE 
Grades 3-9
Dance your way around the world! Have fun in an active class where campers learn the folk dances of various cultures from around the globe. No experience needed!

INTERMEDIATE HIP-HOP (P)
Grades 3-9
If you have high energy and previous dance or hip-hop experience then this is the perfect class for you! This is an intermediate-level hip-hop class that will require high focus, and challenge you to strengthen your hip-hop skills. Each class will start off with a high energy warm-up to work on those pops, isolations and sharp movements. We will learn some short hip-hop combinations as well as an intermediate level routine. Bring that high-energy and focus into every class and get ready to dance to some fun and upbeat music!

ADVANCED HIP-HOP (P)
Grades 5-9
This advanced-level hip hop class continues to teach you how to coordinate strong high-energy movements, pops and isolations with popular music. Previous dance or hip-hop experience is required. This class will challenge you to learn and master choreography at a faster pace while focusing on rhythm, musicality and encouraging individual style! The fierce and upbeat routine we learn will be performed at the camp showcase! 

WORLD DANCE
Grades 3-9
Travel the globe through dance in this high-energy class! Explore different cultural dance styles, from Latin and African rhythms to Bollywood and beyond, while improving coordination and having fun. No experience needed!

BROADWAY CHOREOGRAPHY *NEW* (P)
Grades 6-9
Do you love musical theater? Do you love to dance? Put them together and this is the perfect class for you! No dance or theater experience is necessary! We will be combining those acting and dance skills through different warm-ups, exercises, games and dance combinations and will strengthen our Broadway knowledge by learning about the different styles of dance within shows! Each class will be learning a high-energy routine from a popular Broadway Show!

All classes to perform in the final performance are noted with a (P). 

Single period courses that meet for 1/2 hour. From stage to screen there is something for anyone who loves to perform. Introductory classes are available for younger campers and classes that focus on specific skills are offered to older campers. 

IMPROV
Grades 5-9
No script, No problem! Improvisation is the practice of acting, singing, talking and reacting in the moment, without preparation, and it can get pretty silly when you are challenged to be a hard rock band singing about babies. Drew Carey made this type of comedy famous with "Whose Line Is It Anyway" and now it's your turn to give it a try. In this class you will learn the fundamentals of the art of improv as well as comedy basics.

MOVIE MAKING
Grades 6-9
Class will start off with watching a few movies to get the creative ideas flowing and then campers will form groups to make their very own movie with the theme of "Making a Positive Impact". Campers will learn and take on different roles such as Director, Producer, Animation & Graphics, Camera, Sound Recording, Writer and Actor.

THEATRE WORKSHOP
Grades 6-9
Campers in this class will develop acting skills by focusing on the preparation of several theatrical works and/or scenes. This class will focus on script work, character development, movement, and ensemble etiquette.  

SHOWSTOPPERS *NEW* (P)
Grades 6-9
Showstoppers will guide older students towards excellence as a "triple threat" performer who can sing, act, and dance! Campers will learn choreography and vocals to a full ensemble number from a real Broadway show.

BROADWAY SINGERS *NEW* (P)
Grades 6-9
This class will give your child the opportunity to hone their skills as a musical theater singer! Campers will achieve a "Broadway sound" using healthy vocal technique, and will get to perform solo and ensemble music from real Broadway musicals.

Music & Arts classes are the focus of this camp. Recreation Classes are designed to give campers a chance to be active during their morning of classes.

RECESS FUN & TEAM BUILDING
Grades 5-9
Play team building games to get to know your fellow campers and then practice teamwork to accomplish the challenge you are given that day. Challenges may include obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, and cooperative games. Be prepared to be creative and exercise your mind as well as your body. 

WORLD GAMES
Grades 5-9
Have fun and be active while learning sports and games from around the world.