Children’s Summer Art Camp
Celebrating 32 years!
The original Children’s Art program in central Jersey celebrating 32 years inspiring young artists.
Summer Art Camp was featured as the editor’s pick in the July 30, 2015 and in the August 8, 2019 editions of the Echoes-Sentinel.
Children’s Summer Art Camp
Instructor: Monica Schraiber Otero has taught Art at elementary and high school levels since 1991. She received her BA in Art from Rutgers University, Newark College of Arts and Sciences with a concentration in oil painting. She teaches Drawing and Painting classes at WAC, is the Director of the Summer Art Camp, and curates the Children’s Juried Art Exhibition each year. She is a professional artist who shows her work in many venues throughout NJ. She has been a member of AENJ (Art Educators of NJ) and the
Contemporary Art Group.
Under the direction and instruction of Mrs. Monica Schraiber Otero, this Art Camp is a three-week program during the month of July for ages 5-11. Focusing on Creativity, Imagination and Ingenuity, Art Camp offers children a unique opportunity to acquire or improve artistic skills, learn new techniques, explore different materials and get inspired by famous artists. All while having fun!
Central Theme for 2024: Masterful Masterpieces
Discover famous works of art in an imaginary trip to museums around the world. Learn about da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, van Gogh’s Starry Night, Picasso’s Three Musicians, Monet’s
Japanese Bridge, Seurat’s A Sunday Afternoon and many others! Themed creations vary each day as participants learn about the history, the style of the great masters that produced the wondrous pieces. Prints, masks, sculptures, pottery, sand drawings and tiles as well as abstracts, landscapes, still lifes and portraits are examples of the work put together in this exciting multimedia experience!
- During each cycle, students create a small acrylic painting on canvas suitable for framing and they design their own Camp T-shirts.
- Draw using wet and dry media, sculpt with air-dry clay, construct using recycled and natural materials, make collages and much more!
- Draw and paint outdoors at beautiful Best Lake located behind the building.
- Up to three different projects are done every day.
- Visual presentations are part of the lessons. Children are encouraged to share their knowledge of art museums and galleries
Art Camp culminates with an exhibition featuring work from all three cycles.
- Students play games in the upstairs Gallery in between activities.
- Art Camp culminates with an exhibition in the Lower Gallery and the Studio featuring work completed during the 3 weeks.
Basic Art Supply Kit will be available for purchased.
Participants are required to bring a smock and a bagged lunch.
There are three Summer Camp sessions:
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- Cycle I – July 8-12, 2024
- Cycle II – July 15- 19, 2024
- Cycle III – July 22- 26, 2024
- Cycle I – July 8-12, 2024
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All classes run from 10 am to 3 pm.
CAMP FEES
Fees: $350 Tuition plus $35 Supply Kit
Payment: Payment can be made online via Paypal or Venmo, or by check. A $15 service fee will be charged for online payment.
Supply Fee: The supplies will include all materials necessary for participants to create the projects.
For more detailed information or any questions, please contact Mrs. Otero directly at argent20art@gmail.com
Registration and Payment
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Summer Art Camp Exhibition
