School's Out
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School’s Out is a day camp program for school-age children. It is offered on selected days that Columbia Public Schools and surrounding school districts are closed for Teacher Work Days (and now Wednesdays in conjunction with CPS's four day model). 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. There will also be individual work time when students could complete homework or assignments. If needed for schoolwork, they can bring in devices, we just ask they bring headphones as well.
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 all projects created that day will relate to that theme. Camp runs from 8:00 am- 5:00 pm. |
**For homework time, kids MAY bring their school-designated tablet, but MUST bring headphones if they do.
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The Basics:
Drop off: 7:45-8:15 Pick up: 4:45-5:15 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:
**WE WILL ONLY HOST IF WE HAVE AT LEAST 5 STUDENTS** Dates and Themes: All Eyes on You The focus of a piece of artwork isn’t that different from the main character of a story or movie. Today we will spend time exploring the connection between art and stories and the different ways that we can use art techniques to bring attention to a subject and create a story around them. Of course we will also have fun playing some story and acting games together! Wednesday, October 21, 2020 School Districts: Columbia What did the ghost say when he saw the Mona Lisa? A: It's boo-tiful! Come celebrate Halloween with us! We'll be talking about spooky art throughout the ages (like Edvard Munch's The Scream), and we'll make some spooky and fun projects to match. We'll also talk about the history of costume making and work to make our own! Wednesday, October 28, 2020 School Districts: Columbia Seasons Change As we move further into Fall, we will take time to observe the changing of the seasons. Change is an inevitable part of life, especially in art. We will explore many of the ways that artists use change as inspiration for their artwork and we’ll create our own artworks that celebrate and embrace the element of change. We’ll also spend time observing how we can shift our thoughts and feelings about change when we are able to view it as an exciting part of life. Tuesday, November 3, 2020 School Districts: Columbia Sensing our Senses One of the best things about making and viewing art is how it can engage our senses. We all know we can feel and see artwork, but what about artwork we can taste, hear or even smell? Today we will explore many of the ways art can engage our senses and push the limits on how many senses we can engage with our creations! Wednesday, November 4, 2020 School Districts: Columbia, Sturgeon What does it do? Today we will explore the many different reasons for making art. Some art is only created to be looked at, and some is created to be used for a specific purpose. Some art is created for the public, and some is just for us. We will discuss artist’s different intentions behind their work and we will of course play around with these different types of making and create our own functional and non-functional works of art! Wednesday, November 11, 2020 School Districts: Columbia The Way We Work Today is all about observing the unique ways artists think and work. Every artists goes about creating their work a little bit differently. We will learn about the art practices of many different artists, and we will use their unique methods of making to inspire our own creations. We will also take time to observe how our own ways of working vary from one another and we’ll take note of how those differences make everyone’s artwork uniquely their own! Friday, November 13, 2020 School Districts: Columbia Art of the Native Americans With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we will pay respect to the art and history of North America's native people. We will learn about the rich histories of painting, pottery, weaving and jewelry making among various tribes--both past and present--and create artwork that honors those unique traditions. Wednesday, November 18, 2020 School Districts: Columbia What Goes Up Must Come Down... Every action has a reaction, both in art and in life. Today we’ll explore the different ways we can use cause and effect in our artwork, and we’ll explore how changing or tweaking one element of our work (or the way we work!) may change it in fun and surprising ways. Of course we’ll also discuss artists who use different actions to effect or change the final outcome of their pieces. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 School Districts: Columbia Steady As We Go Why does it sometimes feel like time moves too fast or too slow? Today is all about observing time through art and the different ways artists use our perceptions of time to create works of art. We will create time-based artwork of our own as well as practice mindfulness activities to help us be more present and make the most of our time while we’re creating! Wednesday, December 9, 2020 School Districts: Columbia Yes, And... Today is all about the power to improvise in our artwork, as well as in our day-to-day lives! We will explore ways that we can bring spontaneity and surprise into our art making as well observing the way our feelings change when we let go of control and accept the unknown. And of course we’ll spend some time playing games that help us improvise and let loose! Wednesday, December 16, 2020 School Districts: Columbia 2021 Dates! Subject to change and themes TBD!
Monday, January 4, 2021 School Districts: Columbia Wednesday, February 10, 2021 School Districts: Columbia Monday, February 15, 2021 School Districts: Columbia, Centralia, Southern Boone, Sturgeon Friday, February 26, 2021 School Districts: Columbia Wednesday March 10, 2021 School Districts: Columbia Spring Break, March 29-April 2, 2021 School Districts: Columbia, Hallsville, Southern Boone |
FormsImportant 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!