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Arts Is Out Of This World!
"The Only Limitation To Art Is Ones Imagination."
Instructor: Anna Elzer

Kindergarten - 1st Grade: 1:00-2:00pm
2nd - 3rd Grades: 1:00-2:00pm
4th - 6th Grades: 1:00-2:00pm
Cost is $15/$30 per week

WEEK 1: Dynamic Drawing        June 21-25
Campers will engage their imaginations by drawing a variety of different objects. Many types of drawing mediums will be used, such as pastels and colored pencils. We will explore what makes objects look dynamic and different.
WEEK 2: iPaint        June 28-July 2
Campers will learn colors and use different types of paint. This class will explore the style of realism and abstract painting. Painters will learn how music influences their paintbrush.
WEEK 3: Mixed Media: Mix It Up!        July 5-9
This unique camp gives participants the ability to combine many styles of art. What do you get when you combine magazines, newspapers, strips of fabric and paint splatter? You have to come to find out!
WEEK 4: Stand Out Sculpture        July 12-16
Make your art STAND OUT among the rest! Campers will work hands on with clay and other materials to create 3-D projects. This week will challenge you to look at things in a different perspective.

The Art of Film is a great way to learn to write, edit and act in class. Instructor led, this camp will split the kids into groups to make 2-3 minute infomercials for a product they come up with. In week 2, the kids will put together a 5-7 minute newscast, sports or entertainment segment. On the last night, we will host "Premiere Night" for families. All materials provided by the YMCA. Open to children ages 9 and up.
July 5-16 (2 weeks)                9:00-10:00am            $25/$50

Drama Camp will let the kids' creative inner actor evolve in a week of acting out plays and skits. This instructor led class will feature short plays and dramatizations for you to act out. Learn how to project your voice, pacing/pausing and playing the audience.
3rd - 4th Grade        July 19-23                9:00-10:00am            $15/$30
5th - 6th Grade        July 19-23                10:15-11:15am          $15/$30
7th - 8th Grade        July 19-23                11:30-12:30pm          $15/$30

The YMCA is a membership organization that provides facilities, programs and services to strengthen body, mind and spirit of all persons.
The YMCA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, physical ability, economic status, or national origin.

Ottawa YMCA * 201 E. Jackson Street * Ottawa, IL  61350 * 815-433-2395(Phone)  * 815-433-2396(Fax)
THE OTTAWA YMCA IS A PARTICIPATING MEMBER OF THE UNITED WAY OF EASTERN LASALLE COUNTY.

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Last modified: 07/08/10