Cultivate a child’s creative abilities in Summer Camp at the Cummer Museum, starting Monday, June 10, and running through July 26.
Young artists entering first through sixth grade will observe and explore artwork in the Museum’s galleries and gardens, experiment with different art media in the studio and create and showcase their artwork in a special exhibition each week.
Each camp is taught by professional Museum educators trained in the fields of art history, fine arts, education and science, who will build the skills for students to look at, connect with and create art in more personal ways. The education team creates fun and engaging art projects and experiences inspired by the Museum’s permanent collection, gardens and special exhibitions that will spark a child’s creativity and imagination.
The schedule of camps is as follows:
Artful Animals
June 10–14, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Animals are on the loose in the Museum. Search the galleries and gardens for snakes, butterflies, cats and other creatures. Explore the hidden meaning of animals in artwork, and create your own animal-inspired art.
Land, Water and Sky
June 17–21, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Explore landscapes, cityscapes, waterways and skies in artwork from the Museum’s Permanent Collection and from “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse.” The St. Johns River and the Cummer Gardens will provide active inspiration for budding young artists.
Sculpt It
June 24–28, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Create three-dimensional artwork using a variety of different sculpting techniques and materials such as clay, wood and cardboard. Students will explore artwork in the Museum gardens and the work of sculptor, Carlos Rolón.
Rhythm and Rhyme
July 8–12, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The rhythm is going to get you while using music and poetry to explore the permanent collection and “French Moderns: Monet to Matisse.” Discover how rhythm and rhyme inspire artists and let it transform your art.
Line, Shape and Color
July 15–19, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Students will delve into the basic elements of art by exploring line, shape, color and combining their own marks and colors to create unique works for art.
Art Around the World
July 22–26, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
From Egyptian sarcophagi to Meissen porcelain, students will explore cultures from around the world using artwork from the permanent collection and will create an ancient-inspired art piece of their own.
Middle School Summer Camp:
Printmaking, Paper and Cloth
July 29 – Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Students entering sixth to ninth grade will experiment with a variety of printmaking methods and mixed media collage while being inspired by masterworks in the Museum galleries and gardens.
Classes are $200 for members and $230 for non-members. Advanced registration is required. Camp hours run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extended care available for first through sixth grade. For more information about the Cummer Museum, visit www.cummermuseum.org or call (904) 356-6857.
