Summer Art Camp 2022

Week 1: June 27 - July 1

Mornings (9am-12pm) - Different Strokes

Students will experiment with a variety of painting styles and media, while learning about color mixing, blending, composition, and other keys to creating a beautiful painting from the first brushstroke to the last.

Afternoons (1-4pm) - Secrets of Drawing

By learning its fundamental elements, students will discover the possibilities of drawing in this fun and engaging skill-building class. Throughout the week, students will explore a variety of drawing materials, such as charcoal and pastels.

Week 2: July 5 - 8 (no class July 4)

Mornings (9am-12pm) - Off the Wall: Exploring Sculpture

Explore the world of three-dimensional art with a focus on the creation of sculptures. Students will experiment with clay, wire, papier-mâché and molds as they learn about various media used by artists in the creation of sculptures.

Afternoons (1-4pm) - Leap Into Chinese Culture

Get to know the amazing art of China and learn about the country’s wonderful and varied traditions—some over thousands of years old! Projects include practicing calligraphy, creating masks, and learning how the lion dance comes to life at Lunar New Year celebrations.

Week 3: July 11 - 15

Mornings (9am-12pm) - What a Character! Character Design and Illustration

Love to draw wacky cartoons, superhero comics, or out of this world creations? Whatever it is that you love, it all begins with understanding character design principles! In this class, students will learn about character design, color theory, shape language, creative writing, & more to develop appealing characters and stories all their own.

Afternoons (1-4pm) - Over the Rainbow: Exploring Color

What is color, and how do artists use it? In this vibrant new class, students will make art in a variety of media that explores color in light and pigment, and the power of colors to affect our feelings and perceptions.

Week 4: July 18 - 22

Mornings (9am-12pm) - The Artist in Nature

En Plein Air is the act of painting outdoors. Aided by the introduction of paint in tubes in the 1870s, Impressionist artists such as Claude Monet began to produce their works in the landscape rather than in the studio. Like the Impressionists, students use the beauty of nature and sunlight as their inspiration. Weather permitting, students sketch landscapes outdoors and explore various artistic mediums.

Afternoons (1-4pm) - Art Meets Science - FULL (email education@zimmerli.rutgers.edu to be added to the wait list)

This class introduces students to the many ways art and science go hand-in-hand, from the physics of light and color to the chemistry of art materials. Students will use both art supplies and everyday materials to create works of art through scientifically-themed experiments and play.

Week 5: July 25 - 29

Mornings (9am-12pm) - Animal Adventures - FULL (email education@zimmerli.rutgers.edu to be added to the wait list)

Artists have been fascinated by animals since the time of cave paintings. Students will explore the wonderful world of animals through art, learning how to draw and sculpt different animals in a variety of styles from realistic to abstract.

Afternoons (1-4pm) - Crazy about Cartoons

Learn essential cartooning techniques to help you create your own comic books, cartoons, or graphic novels. Students will develop skills in creating characters, laying out stories, inking, and using word balloons.

Week 1: June 27 - July 1

Mornings (9am-12pm) - Secrets of Drawing

By learning its fundamental elements, students will discover the possibilities of drawing in this fun and engaging skill-building class. Throughout the week, students will explore a variety of drawing materials, such as charcoal and pastels.

Afternoons (1-4pm) - Printmaking

This class introduces students to the fascinating art of printmaking, from start to finish, and how it is used for both artistic and everyday purposes. Students will experiment with a variety of printmaking techniques.

Week 2: July 5 - 8 (no class July 4)

Mornings (9am-12pm) - Art in Three Dimensions - FULL (email education@zimmerli.rutgers.edu to be added to the wait list)

Explore the world of three-dimensional art with a focus on the creation of sculptures. Students will experiment with clay, wire, papier-mâché and molds as they learn about various media used by artists in the creation of sculptures.

Afternoons (1-4pm) - Design by Hand - FULL (email education@zimmerli.rutgers.edu to be added to the wait list)

You don’t need a computer to do great design! Learn about logo and pattern design, illustration, and other elements that will help you put your own unique style out into the world. Students will also explore text-based art.

Week 3: July 11 - 15

Mornings (9am-12pm) - Exploring Pastels

Students explore the possibilities of working with pastels, a versatile medium that enables artists to achieve the effects of painting. Students also learn basic principles of color theory and practice drawing from life.

Afternoons (1-4pm) - What a Character! Character Design and Illustration

Love to draw wacky cartoons, superhero comics, or out of this world creations? Whatever it is that you love, it all begins with understanding character design principles! In this class, students will learn about character design, color theory, shape language, creative writing, & more to develop appealing characters and stories all their own.

Week 4: July 18 - 22

Mornings (9am-12pm) - Art Meets Science

This class introduces students to the many ways art and science go hand-in-hand, from the physics of light and color to the chemistry of art materials. Students will use both art supplies and everyday materials to create works of art through scientifically-themed experiments and play.

Afternoons (1-4pm) - The Artist in Nature - FULL (email education@zimmerli.rutgers.edu to be added to the wait list)

En Plein Air is the act of painting outdoors. Aided by the introduction of paint in tubes in the 1870s, Impressionist artists such as Claude Monet began to produce their works in the landscape rather than in the studio. Like the Impressionists, students use the beauty of nature and sunlight as their inspiration. Weather permitting, students sketch landscapes outdoors and explore various artistic mediums.

Week 5: July 25 - 29

Mornings (9am-12pm) - Crazy about Cartoons

Learn essential cartooning techniques to help you create your own comic books, cartoons, or graphic novels. Students will develop skills in creating characters, laying out stories, inking, and using word balloons.

Afternoons (1-4pm) - Say It With Art - Making Art with a Message

For centuries, everyone from politicians and protesters to advertisers have used art to capture the public’s attention and get their message across. Students in this class will explore and make art inspired by historical and contemporary examples of message-driven art.

All camp attendees must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination on their first day of camp. Any camper who is NOT vaccinated must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen laboratory-processed test taken within 72 hours of the start of their first day of camp. If your child is participating in multiple weeks, they only need to show proof of vaccination on their first day of camp, not the beginning of each week. Unvaccinated campers participating in multiple weeks must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen laboratory-processed test taken within 72 hours of the start of each week they will be attending camp.

At present, Rutgers is still requiring masks be worn in all classroom settings regardless of vaccination status. If this policy changes, we will inform all registrants. Hand sanitizer will be available in both classrooms and is also present throughout the museum. We will be eating snack and lunch outdoors whenever weather permits, and campers can be unmasked when outside.

Please note that all camp staff is fully vaccinated and that we take these protocols seriously in order to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

Registration

Click heading above for the session you wish to register for, and you will be taken to our online registration system, managed by Rutgers Division of Continuing Studies. Email education@zimmerli.rutgers.edu or call 848.932.6787 if you need assistance.

Pricing

Price includes supplies!

Full-Day (9am-4pm, includes lunch supervision)

Weeks 1, 3, 4, 5: $400 non-members / $350 Zimmerli family level members

Week 2: $320 non-members / $280 Zimmerli family level members

Half-Day (9am-12pm or 1-4pm)

Weeks 1, 3, 4, 5: $225 non-members / $200 Zimmerli family level members

Week 2: $180 non-members / $160 Zimmerli family level members

Aftercare per week (4-5pm) - new this year!

Weeks 1, 3, 4, 5: $50 non-members / $45 members

Week 2: $40 non-members / $36 members

Member rate applies to those currently giving to the Zimmerli Art Museum at the family level or above. Member rate is subject to verification by Zimmerli staff.

Refund Policy

·        Refunds at 90% are given for students who withdraw from programs by April 30.

·        Refunds at 40% are given for students who withdraw from programs between May 1 and May 31.

·        No refunds will be given after May 31.

Lunch and Snacks

Campers are responsible for bringing their own nut-free lunch, snacks, and water bottle from home. There will be a brief snack break during each class. Supervised lunch is from 12:00-1:00 and is held outside on Voorhees Mall. In the event of inclement weather, campers will eat inside.

Drop Off and Pick Up

Full-day and morning-only campers can be dropped off outside in front of the museum between 8:30-9:00am. Afternoon-only campers can be dropped off in the museum lobby between 12:45-1pm. Camp staff will escort campers to their classrooms. Campers who are not staying for aftercare must be picked up by 4:15pm. If you arrive after 4:15, you will be billed $10 per day of late pick up. Campers staying for aftercare must be picked up no later than 5:00pm.

Aftercare

This year we are offering optional on-site aftercare until 5:00pm. Campers will be able to unwind with some low-key art projects, games, and other activities. Aftercare will be supervised by camp staff. All campers must be picked up by 5:00pm.

Accessibility

Zimmerli classes are open to all learners. If you require accommodations for a disability, please let us know at least two weeks before the class begins so we can ensure you have the best possible experience.

If you have additional questions, or wish to discuss the camp program further, please don't hesitate to contact us. We can be reached by phone at 848.932.6787 or education@zimmerli.rutgers.edu.