School's Out
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School’s Out is a day camp program for school-age children (ages 5 & up). It is offered on selected days that Columbia Public Schools and surrounding school districts are closed for Teacher Work Days. Home School children are always welcome too! During the day, participating students complete different art projects in various media (Ceramics, Fibers, and Mixed Media). Between the media blocks, they have time to play both indoor and outdoor games and enjoy snacks.
Designed with working parents in mind, School’s Out provides a one- or multiple-day solution to the scheduling conflict caused by Teacher Work Days. School’s Out offers parents an affordable, safe alternative to daycare. The rotating block schedule of School’s Out enables students to engage in a variety of creative learning experiences. Each day will have a different theme, and projects created that day will relate to that theme. Camp runs from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. MASKS ARE NOT REQUIRED AT THIS TIME. WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR COVID NUMBERS AND MAY ELECT TO REINSTATE THE POLICY IN THE FUTURE IF NEEDED.
The Basics:
Drop off: 7:45-8:15 Pick up: 4:45-5:00 Food: Please bring a lunch, 2 snacks, and a water bottle. Art-making works up an appetite! What to wear: Sometimes we get messy working with clay, paint and other media so dress accordingly. Please be sure to bring appropriate outerwear for the weather as we will generally go outside. Pricing:
Dates and Themes
Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 EASY DOES IT! Art isn’t always easy, but today we are going to slow things down! We will explore how art-making can be both challenging and relaxing. We will take time to slow down and focus on the process over the product. We will also explore projects and processes that are “easy” (and not so easy)! Monday, October 10th, 2022 THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Today is all about differences–and similarities! We will explore art movements and works of art that seem similar as well as those that are very different! We will also spend time creating artwork of our own while exploring what makes a work of art feel similar or different. Monday, November 7th, 2022 SPILL THE BEANS Today we will explore what we say, and what we don’t say! What, and how, an artist expresses themselves is totally up to them! Some artists use puzzles, tricks, and secret codes in their artwork. Together we will work on projects that play with how we share information, and how we don’t! Tuesday, November 8th, 2022 COPY/PASTE Today is all about repetition! We will explore projects and processes that require repetition as well as processes that create multiples! We will also explore how trends in art and art history repeat themselves over the years and we’ll work to recreate some of our favorites. Friday, November 18th, 2022 READY, SET... GO! We often only see the finished product, but do you know how most works of art got started? Today we will spend time slowing down and focusing on what happens before the art-making! We will work on projects and processes that require prep and planning, and we’ll explore how that planning affects the finished product. Monday, January 16th, 2023 UNIQUELY YOU In honor of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and countless others, today we will celebrate what makes you, you! We will learn about artists and artwork that is proudly original, and of course, we will try to make work that is uniquely ours! Friday, February 17th, 2023 SMALL BUT MIGHTY Today we’re going small! We will explore miniaturized art and how it’s made. We’ll also discuss how the size of a work of art changes the way we view it as well as the way we feel about it. And of course, we will spend time making miniature art of our own! Monday, February 20th, 2023 THE GRASS IS ALWAYS GREENER Today we will explore how art can change our perception of the world around us. We will explore how art can make us feel, think, and even see differently. We’ll also explore projects and processes that play with our perceptions of color, space and perspective! Friday, March 3rd, 2023 YES, AND... Today is all about adding and layering! We will explore art and artists that work in layers and combine mediums and materials. And of course, we will have fun creating our own layered art that builds on top of itself. Wednesday, March 15th, 2023 GROW WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED Art is always growing and changing–and so are we as artists! Today we will explore how ideas around art and creativity grow over time, and we will also explore projects and processes that grow and change over time! (We might even get our hands dirty learning about how plants grow in our garden!) SPRING BREAK March 27-March 31 THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX This week we will create and learn in AND out of the classroom! With the weather warming up, we will spend time outside creating site-specific works of art and projects in our green space and garden. We’ll also talk about art that is created in all different types of spaces: from museums to galleries as well as installations created in all different types of spaces! |
Forms Important information for parents (click here) COVID-19 Class Rules Child Information Sheet REQUIRED for each child. Authorized Release Form REQUIRED ONLY if you wish your child to be picked up by someone other than you. (See note in Parents' Information.) You will need to complete the Child Information Sheet and the Authorized Release Form (if applicable) on an annual basis. You may update your information anytime by contacting us at accessarts@schoolofservice.org. Scholarships We have a limited amount of FREE spots for low-income families who are interested in this all-day program. You will need to download and fill out these two forms: Youth Programs Scholarship Application & Child Info Sheet, and email them to us with (1) identification for all adults in the household, (2) proof of family income, and (3) proof of family address. Once we receive all of this information, we will send you a confirmation email if you have been approved! |