Summer Art Camp 2023

Week 1 Registration: June 26 to June 30

AM: Mix It Up

The term "mixed media" refers to artwork made with more than one material, such as collages, altered objects, and other works that defy traditional boundaries. In this class, students create works of art through techniques that combine paint, paper (both printed and textural), and found objects.

PM: Different Strokes

Unlock the secrets of painting in this introductory class. Students experiment with a variety of painting styles and techniques while learning about color mixing, blending, composition, and other keys to creating an original painting from the first brushstroke to the last.

Week 2 Registration: July 3 to July 7

AM: Crazy about Cartoons

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

PM: Abstraction

For over a century, abstract artists have pushed the boundaries of art and helped us see our world in new ways. Students in this class learn about different styles of abstraction and how it has developed over the years, while creating their own works influenced by famous abstract artists.

Week 3 Registration: July 10 to July 14

CLASS IS FULL - AM: Animal Adventures

Artists have been fascinated by animals since the time of cave paintings. In this longtime favorite course, students explore the wonderful world of animals through art, learning how to draw and sculpt different animals–including their habitats–in a variety of styles, from realistic to abstract.

PM: 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, paper folding, and recreating the animals from the Chinese zodiac.

Week 4 Registration: July 17 to July 21

AM: The Four Seasons

Experience all four seasons in just one week! Each day, students are inspired by a different season through the colors, shapes, and symbols they associate with that time of the year. Students work with a variety of art materials.

PM: Playing with Food *NEW*

Meals and their ingredients are often used as the subject of art or to create the art itself. Whether using food as inspiration for a painted still life, creating detailed patterns with dried beans, or printmaking with vegetables, the artistic chefs in this class never run out of ingredients or creativity.

Week 5 Registration: July 24 to July 28

AM: Art eSCAPES *NEW*

Looking to escape this summer? Students in this class use a variety of art materials create their own 2-D and 3-D landscapes, cityscapes, seascapes, imaginary lands, and more. At least one day is spent outside.

PM: Creating STEAM *NEW*

This class introduces students the relationships between science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Students use a combination of art supplies and everyday materials to create works of art through STEAM-related experiments and play.

Week 1 Registration: June 26 to June 30

AM: EN PLEIN AIR

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 nature and sunlight as their artistic inspiration. Weather permitting, students sketch and paint outdoors and explore various artistic mediums.

PM: Exploring Pastels

Students explore the possibilities of working with oil and chalk 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.

Week 2 Registration: July 3 to July 7

AM: Abstraction

For over a century, abstract artists have pushed the boundaries of art and helped us see our world in new ways. Students in this class learn about different styles of abstraction and how it has developed over the years, while creating their own works influenced by famous abstract artists.

PM: Crazy about Cartoons

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

Week 3 Registration: July 10 to July 14

AM: Sculpture Studio *NEW*

Explore the world of three-dimensional art with a focus on the creation of sculpture. Students experiment with clay, wire, papier-mâché, and molds, as they learn about famous sculptures and the different techniques used to make them.

PM: Made by Hand *NEW*

No kiln or wheel needed! In this new class, students work with clay to produce handmade objects including bowls, vases, sculptures, and more. Students learn different hand-building techniques and how to decorate their creations.

Week 4 Registration: July 17 to July 21

AM: Graphic Novels *NEW*

Love to draw wacky cartoons, superhero comics, or out of this world creations? In this class, students learn about character design, color theory, shape language, and more, to develop appealing characters and stories all their own, culminating with the creation of their own handmade graphic novels.

PM: Printmaking

This class introduces students to the fascinating world of printmaking, from start to finish, and how it is used as an art form and in everyday life. Students experiment with a variety of printmaking techniques.

Week 5 Registration: July 24 to July 28

AM: Creating STEAM *NEW*

This class introduces students the relationships between science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Students use a combination of art supplies and everyday materials to create works of art through STEAM-related experiments and play.

PM: Watercolor and Gouache *NEW*

Watercolor and gouache (an opaque type of watercolor) are an incredibly versatile media, which artists use to capture a variety of effects. Students practice different techniques like color gradation, wet and dry brush, and using other household materials to create original works of 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 this time, masks are not required.

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

Registration

Registration opens February 15, 2023

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)

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 75% 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

We offer 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.