Spring/Summer 2023 Catalog - CAMPS

JUNE 19 -

AUGUST 25, 2023

Glen Echo Park

S U M M E R C A M P S

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CAMPS AT A GLANCE

EARLY ARTISTS (STARTING AT AGES 4 & 5)

Program key:

DANCE

NATURE & AQUATIC

MUSIC

PHOTOGRAPHY

PUPPETRY

VISUAL ARTS

* one or two day camps

SUMMER CAMPS

(camps sorted by start date)

Spark your creativity with Summer Camp at Glen Echo Park! From visual arts to performing arts, nature and aquatic life programs to Irish dance, there’s something for every kid and every interest. We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to the Park for a safe and fun summer.

See our Camps–at–a–Glance section on pages 8–9 for all Summer Camp programs at the Park and to locate their descriptions in this catalog.

Visual Arts

DRAWING, PAINTING & CRAFTS

The Young Creative Spirit youngcreativespirit.org

Fine Arts Camp (Ages 6-11) Class 1, 3-5: $430 Class 2: $345

Katherine T. Andrle

Class 1: M-F, Jun 19-23, 9am-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Class 2: M-F, Jul 3-7; No class Jul 4, 9am-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio, 4 sessions

Class 3: M-F, Jul 17-21, 9am-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

After Camp at Glen Echo Park $130 (Ages 5-12)

M-F, Summer Weekly, June 19-August 25, 3-6 PM, Arcade 301

Price: $130 ($78 for July 5-7 camp week).

Pre-registration is required. Vaccination and masks required for all campers in After Camp. FOR VISUAL ARTS, MUSIC AND DANCE

CAMPERS. Extend the day with creative projects, games and exploration of the Park. Limited daily drop ins are available. Please email: info@glenechopark.org for details and pricing. Parents must pick up their campers promptly at 6 PM daily. Limited staffing and resources are unable to accommodate late pick-ups.

Class 4: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 9am-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Class 5: M-F, Aug 14-18, 9am-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Come learn and improve your drawing skills using various Pencils, Pastels and Sumi ink. Daily demos on drawing animals, figures and nature, and just drawing from your imagination! We will create paintings using various techniques. We will create masks, mosaics and sculptures using wood, wire and cloth. Explore the many faces of art and Glen Echo Park. Supply fee of $30 payable to instructor via PayPal, Venmo, Cash or Check. A non-refundable $50 deposit is included in the tuition. More info: 301.980.1538. We will follow all health protocols for safety this summer. 5 sessions.

YOUNG CREATIVE SPIRIT

PHOTO: EMMA STEVENSON COWAN

Sketch, Paint & Sculpt Art Camp $450 (Ages 6-12)

Denise Dittmar

Class 1: M-F, Jun 19-23, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 302/303

Class 2: M-F, Jun 26-30, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 302/303

Class 3: M-F, Aug 14-18, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 302/303

Class 4: M-F, Aug 21-25, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 302/303

Enjoy art in a relaxed creative camp. Drawing media, including graphite, color pencil, charcoal, and marker, will lead us to painting with watercolor and tempera. We will also explore a variety of sculptural media: clay, assemblage with mixed media, plaster strips, wire, relief work, fiber and other crafts. Studio fee payable to instructor at the first class is $50. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Info: denise.dittmar@gmail.com. 5 sessions.

Studio Arts Camp (Ages 8-12) $430

Katherine T. Andrle

Class 1: M-F, Jun 26-30, 9am-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Class 2: M-F, Jul 10-14, 9am-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Class 3: M-F, Jul 24-28, 9am-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Class 4: M-F, Aug 7-11, 9am-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

Class 5: M-F, Aug 21-25, 9am-3pm, Crystal Pool Studio

For the dedicated young artist, a more in-depth approach to art. Each day we will concentrate on two projects from drawing, painting, collage, wood, fabric, and mosaic sculpture. Each student will draw daily in a journal and explore the Park. Supply fee of $30 payable to instructor via PayPal, Venmo, cash or check. A non-refundable $50 deposit is included in the tuition. More info: 301.980.1538. We will follow all health protocols for safety this summer. 5 sessions.

More Drawing, Painting and Crafts

(camps sorted by start date)

Deco Arts Camp (Ages 6-12) $450

Emma Stevenson Cowan

Class 1: M-F, Jun 19-23, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 202/203

Class 2: M-F, Jun 26-30, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 202/203

Class 3: M-F, Jul 10-14, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 202/203

Class 4: M-F, Jul 24-28, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 202/203

Class 5: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 202/203

Class 6: M-F, Aug 7-11, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 202/203

Class 7: M-F, Aug 14-18, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 202/203

Class 8: M-F, Aug 21-25, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 202/203

Have fun with fundamentals, such as shape, line and texture. Create fantastic artwork: color wheels, silkscreen prints, marbleized paper, recycled material sculptures, fossils, and terracotta animals. Returning students are given new challenges with more in-depth and alternative projects. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Info: emma.p.stevenson@gmail.com; 301.922.7970. 5 sessions.

Amazing Alphabet Art Frolic (Ages 5-9) $455

Alana Maubury Hunter

Class 1: M-F, Jun 19-23; 9am-3pm, Arcade Rm 201

Class 2: M-F, Jun 26-30; 9am-3pm, Arcade Rm 201

Class 3: M-F, Aug 14-18; 9am-3pm, Arcade Room 201

Class 4: M-F, Aug 21-25; 9am-3pm, Arcade Rm 201

Artful adventures in calligraphy for the budding artist plus nature frolics throughout the park. Create impressive works of fantasy and folk arts combining letterforms and iconic motifs. 2-D and 3-D multimedia creations depict life through eyes of a child and letterforms spanning millennia and the globe. Students take home their manuscripts in a handmade portfolio bag with a quill pen. Supply fee of $45 payable to instructor. Comfortable safe footwear for wet rock climbing. Bring bag lunch and dress for mess over swimwear for waterplay. Tuition includes $50 non-refundable deposit. More info: inklinginstalana@yahoo.com. 5 sessions.

Glen Echo Park Young Artists Camp: $425

Visual Arts, SilverWorks (Ages 12-14)

Glen Echo Faculty

Class 1: M-F, Jul 17-21, 9am-3pm, Arcade 201

Sample a variety of art forms in one exciting week at Glen Echo Park. Learn visual art fundamentals in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Camp includes an insider’s workshop with the park’s resident silversmithing studio. You will learn from SilverWorks’ Studio Director and artist, Blair Anderson, and devote one day to learning silversmithing techniques. Art exhibition for family and friends on the final day. All supplies included. Tuition includes $50 nonrefundable deposit. More Info: info@glenechopark.org. 5 sessions.

Glen Echo Park Young Artists Camp: $425

Visual Arts, Glassworks (Ages 12-14)

Glen Echo Faculty

Class 1: M-F, Jul 24-28, 9am-3pm, Arcade 201

Sample a variety of art forms in one exciting week at Glen Echo Park. Learn visual art fundamentals in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Camp includes an insider’s workshop with the Park’s resident Glassblowing studio. You will learn from Glassworks Studio Director and artist, Paul Swartwood. Students will have the opportunity to craft their own solid glass object. Art exhibition for family and friends on the final day. All supplies included. Tuition includes $50 non-refundable deposit. More info: info@glenechopark.org 5 sessions.

Glen Echo Park Young Artists Camp: $425

Visual Arts, Photoworks (Ages 12-14)

Glen Echo Faculty

Class 1: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 9am-3pm, Arcade 302

Sample a variety of art forms in one exciting week at Glen Echo Park. Learn visual art fundamentals in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Camp includes an insider’s workshop with the Park’s resident Photography studio. Campers will participate in digital and darkroom workshops with artists and instructors from the Photoworks Studio. Art exhibition for family and friends on the final day. All supplies included. Tuition includes $50 non-refundable deposit. More info: info@glenechopark.org. 5 sessions.

Glen Echo Park Young Artists Camp: $425

Visual Arts, Glen Echo Pottery (Ages 12-14)

Glen Echo Faculty

Class 1: M-F, Aug 7-11, 9am-3pm, Arcade 302

Sample a variety of art forms in one exciting week at Glen Echo Park. Learn visual art fundamentals in drawing, painting, and mixed media. Camp includes an insider’s workshop with pottery artists and instructors from the Park’s resident Pottery studio. Campers will participate in both wheel and hand building sessions. Art exhibition for family and friends on the final day. All supplies included. Tuition includes $50 non-refundable deposit. More info: info@glenechopark.org. 5 sessions.

Fourth of July Week Camps and Mini-Camps

Art of the Great Outdoors Camp $345 (Ages 6-12)

Emma Stevenson Cowan

Class: W-F, Jul 5-7, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 202/203

This Summer, enhance your understanding and appreciation of the great outdoors! Your child can create fantastic nature inspired sculptures, landscape paintings on real canvas, and so much more. This 3-day camp is ideal for your artistic elementary school student who loves to learn more about the natural sciences. We will focus on our local flora and fauna and create works of art inspired by the wildlife around us. Tuition includes $50 non-refundable deposit. More info: emma.p.stevenson@gmail.com; 301.922.7970. 3 sessions.

Prehistoric Oceans 4th of July Week $75

Mini Camp (Ages 5-8)

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

Class: M, Jul 3, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Discover what the Ocean looked like millions of years ago. We will explore through a variety of fossils and attempt to understand how the area where the Bay is currently located might have looked during the time of dinosaurs. $15 nonrefundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 1 session.

Prehistoric Shark 4th of July Week $75

Mini Camp (Ages 5-8)

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

Class: W, Jul 5, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Join us for a day of fun as we learn about some of the largest sharks to ever grace the oceans. We will explore sharks from millions of years all the way to our present-day apex predators. $15 non-refundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 1 session.

Geology Rocks 4th of July Week $75

Mini Camp (Ages 5-8)

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

Class: Th, Jul 6, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park Aquarium

In this camp, we will spend a day learning all about the different kinds of rocks and how they are formed over millions of years. We will also explore the different animals that like to hide amongst them in the Chesapeake Bay. $15 non-refundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 1 session.

Freaky Fish 4th of July $75

Week Mini Camp (Ages 5-8)

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

Class: F, Jul 7, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park Aquarium

In this camp, we will learn about some of the weirdest fish to ever live in the oceans. From fish that can walk on land to fish that don’t have scales to the funny-looking blobfish, we will explore all of the ocean’s funniest fish. $15 nonrefundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 1 session.

MORE CAMPS

Refabulous Runway Foundations $455 in Fashion Camp (Ages 12-17)

Alana Maubury Hunter

Class: M-F, Jul 10-14; 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rm 201

Unleash your inner fashionista and follow seasoned designer processes. Create a unique logo, hone in your style then upcycle. From sketchbook to runway transform existing garments from home and a few supplied by instructor. Old jeans to formal wear, you will learn to transform garments into fashion reflecting your personal style. You will learn step by step illustrated tutorials, tried and true techniques to create fashionable, wearable garments that express your unique style. Students will use paint, dye, bling, cutouts, stencil in individual and group challenges. Bring your own old clothes and sewing kit or use shared supplies. Friday fashion show produced by campers and open to family attendance. Dress over swimwear for ease in trying on clothes. Supply fee of $50 payable to instructor. Tuition includes $50 non-refundable deposit. More info: inklinginstalana@yahoo.com. 5 sessions.

ALANA MAUBURY HUNTER

Carousel of Animals Camp for Teens

$475 (Ages 12-16)

Emma Stevenson Cowan

Class: M-F, Jul 17-21, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 202/203

At the Carousel of Animals Camp, your teen will create a life-sized papier maché; carousel animal or a miniature carousel. This camp is a great option for the teen who’s interested in engineering, design, and getting their hands dirty. Your camper will get the chance to build a wood armature, cover it in chicken wire and papier maché and paint it. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Info: emma.p.stevenson@gmail.com; 301.922.7970. 5 sessions.

Teen Multimedia Explore Camp

$400 (Ages 12-17)

Denise Dittmar

Class: M-F, Jul 24-28, 9am-3pm, Arcade, Rms 302/303

In the morning, we will explore drawing and painting media: journaling, altered books, story boards for graphic novels, and painting on canvas. After a lunch break, we will take our ideas in 3-D form using clay, paper mache, plaster, and fiber arts. Supply fee of $50 is payable to the instructor at first class. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. More info: denise.dittmar@gmail.com. 5 sessions.

Clay Animation

Clay Animation Camp (Ages 7-12)

Andrew Morgan

Cartooning and Animation

Cartooning Camp (Ages 10+)

Leila Cabib

$425

Class 1: M-Th, Jun 19-22, 9am-2pm, Arcade bldg., Rm 301

Class 2: M-Th, Jun 26-29, 9am-2pm, Arcade bldg., Rm 301

Class 3: M-Th, Jul 10-13, 9am-2pm, Arcade bldg., Rm 301

Class 4: M-Th, Jul 17-20, 9am-2pm, Arcade bldg., Rm 301

Class 5: M-Th, Jul 24-27, 9am-2pm, Arcade bldg., Rm 301

Get ready campers for four days of movie madness! Design and build your own original character from professional animation clay. Create a background setting with foam board, found objects, and mixed media. Use Sculpey and glow-in-the-dark clay to give your creation unique details. Using Final Cut Pro, students learn basic and advanced stop-motion techniques, animation, and sound design, adding sound effects and dialog to the class production. The camp animation will be available to view online on the last day of camp. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. Visit our website to see sample movies! claymovie.com. 4 sessions.

$200

Class: M-F, Jul 10-14, 9:30-11:30am, Arcade, Rm 303

Create your own original characters, caricatures, one-panel gag cartoons and comic strips. Experiment with pen-andink techniques, create flip-books and play around with all the elements of a cartoon: figure and background drawing, perspective, lighting, lettering, composition and dialogue. Supplies are provided by the instructor. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. More info: leilacabib.com. 5 sessions.

CAROUSEL OF ANIMALS CAMP

Graphic Novel Creation Camp (Ages 10+) $225

Leila Cabib

Class: M-F, Jul 17-21, 9:30-11:30am, Arcade, Rm 303

Write and illustrate your own graphic novel pages, using all the conventions of graphic novel storytelling: narration, dialogue, character design, dynamic page layouts and cinematic techniques. Refine your rough pencil drawings into finished art with pen and ink and watercolor pencils. Supplies are provided by the instructor. Tuition includes a $50 non-refundable deposit. More info: leilacabib.com. 5 sessions.

Fused Glass

Art Glass Center

301.634.2273

artglasscenteratglenecho.org

Glass Fusing Camp for Teens $395 (Ages 12-16)

Michele Rubin, Janet Wittenberg

Class: M-F, Jun 26-30, 10am-1pm, Art Glass Center

Develop your inner artist while learning new skills. Students will have daily opportunities to observe and discuss various sources for inspiration and creative direction, then apply their vision towards designing and creating fused glass art works. Learn basic fused glass skills, find new creative inspiration, and go home with five or more glass projects. No previous experience needed. Supplies included. More info: Michelerubinglass@outlook.com, glasshabitat@glasshabitat.com 5 sessions.

Glass Fusing Camp (Ages 10-12) $395

Mary Wactlar, Sherry Selevan

Class: M-F, Jul 10-14, 1-4pm, Art Glass Center

Explore the creation of fused glass objects. In this camp, you’ll learn to design and make a variety of glass items. Starting with learning to cut and design glass, each day will bring new methods to make a variety of glass items, including a plate or glass vase/candle holder, jewelry, a clock, and pocket vase. Supplies included. More info: mwactlar@yahoo.com, sherry@sgs1.net . 5 sessions.

Small Treasures Art Glass Camp $395 (Ages 10-16)

Mary Wactlar and Karen Wilson

Class M-F, Jul 24-28, 9am-12pm, Art Glass Center

Spend five mornings learning how to design glass artwork, create and finish a variety of glass items. You will produce a plate, several types of jewelry, and a pocket vase. In addition, you will make a small cast piece, and do a recycled glass project. All supplies included. More info: mwactlar@yahoo.com, corporategrace@hotmail.com. 5 sessions.

LEILA CABIB

Photography

301.634.2274

glenechophotoworks.org

Camp: Beginning Darkroom for Teens

$325 (Ages 12-16)

Mac Cosgrove-Davies

Class: M-F, Jun 19-23; 9am-12:30pm, Photoworks Studio

Come experience the magic of creating your own black and white photographs in a traditional darkroom. This beginnerlevel class includes instruction and practice on a film camera, film developing, and printing the resulting negatives. Students must supply a film camera or arrange a camera loan with the instructor in advance. More info: gummist@gmail.com. 5 sessions.

Camp: Bookmaking for $350 Teen Photographers (Ages 12-17)

David Scherbel and Tom Sliter

Class: M-F, Jul 10-14; 9:30am-12:30pm, Photoworks Studio

Camp: Digital Photography

$300 with an iPhone (Ages 10-16)

Richard Batch

Class 1: M-F, Jun 26-30; 9am-1pm, Photoworks Studio

Class 2: M-F, Jul 10-14; 9am-1pm, Photoworks Studio

Students will learn techniques for taking better pictures with their iPhones (or we supply easy-to-use digital cameras). Composition, portraiture, close-up, nature photography, abstract photography taught. Students will print their own photos in class using Lightroom and put them in photo albums (supplied). More info: rabatch@ comcast.net . 5 sessions.

Handmade books are a more personal and lasting way to showcase your images. Bookmaking for Photographers begins with your images and produces a completed handmade book. Sessions include selecting and sequencing images, designing and printing the pages, and assembling the finished book to take home. More info: davidscherbel@gmail.com and t_sliter@msn.com. 5 sessions.

Camp: Street Photography for Teens $350 (Ages 12-17)

Karen Keating

Class: M-F, Jul 10-14; 9am-12:30pm, Photoworks Studio

Camp: Intro to Digital Photography

$470 & Photoshop (Ages 8-14)

Sora DeVore

Class 1: M-F, Jun 26-30, 1-3:30pm, Photoworks Studio

Class 2: M-F, Jul 24-28; 1pm-3:30pm, Photoworks Studio

This is a fun and impactful experience with hands-on learning! From the camera to the computer, students create stunning digital photography in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Students master camera fundamentals: composition, exposure, light, etc. then transition to software and editing skills. Students leave with prints of their new honed talent. More info: soradevore@gmail.com. 5 sessions.

Film camera(35mm), black & white film, and some basic darkroom skills are required. (Rusty skills acceptable.)

The class will visit the Village of Glen Echo and Sumner Village Shopping Center to practice their skills. Plastic lens cameras can be loaned. $50 materials fee for film and photo paper. More info: karenkeating5002@gmail.com. 5 sessions.

PHOTOWORKS

Camp: Intro to Black and White $325

Film & Darkroom Printing (Ages 11-15)

Karen Keating

Class: M-F, Jul 17-21; 9am-1:30pm, Photoworks Studio Students will be introduced to a set of skills including camera controls, film development, and darkroom printing. Students may use working 35mm cameras or plastic lens Holga cameras using 2 1/4 “ film (can loan cameras for the class). This is a black and white film camera and printing class. More info: karenkeating5002@gmail.com. 5 sessions.

Camp: Fun Photo for Teens (Ages 11-15) $325

Karen Keating

Class: M-F, Jul 24-Jul 28; 9am-12pm, Photoworks Studio Paint cans, box cameras, photo grams, photo collage, cyanotype and hand coloring. Students will be introduced to creative image-making using simple cameras and 2-d designing techniques. This class is introductory level focusing on visual creativity preparing students for more advanced film photography. Materials fee $25 at the first class. More info: karenkeating5002@gmail.com. 5 sessions.

Aquatic Life & Nature Camps

Glen Echo Park Aquarium

301.955.6256

gepaquarium.org

For Younger Campers

Treasure Island Camp (Ages 5-8)

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

Class 1: M-F, Jun 19-23, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park

Aquarium

Class 2: M-F, Aug 21-25, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park Aquarium

$425

Seek clues and explore the world as we try to find buried treasure! We will set sail onboard the SS GEPA, in search of gold as well as aquatic life. Journey with us to explore a variety of habitats, as we play games, take hikes, and create crafts from the treasures we find outdoors. Let’s see where our outdoor treks take us! Supply list provided via email. $50 non-refundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 5 sessions.

Bay Buddies Camp (Ages 5-8)

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

Class 1: M-F, Jun 26-30, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park

Aquarium

Class 2: M-F, Aug 14-18, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park Aquarium

$425

Wade into our Chesapeake Bay Watershed as we journey like a water drop from Glen Echo Park Aquarium all the way to the ocean. Slide into learning about the varied life and habitats water passes as you meet the animals of our Aquarium from creek to river to the Bay. Discover crabs, fish, and snails as well as the history of our Chesapeake Bay. Join us further on an epic tour of the Bay at the Aquarium as we showcase diverse Bay habitats from beach to marsh to brackish environments. This camp will incorporate learning, games, and crafts to bring your learning to life! $50 non- refundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 5 sessions.

Sensational Sharks Camp (Ages 5-8)

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

Class: M-F, Jul 10-14, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park Aquarium

$425

Discover sharks both big and small that call the Chesapeake Bay home. Become a shark detective and investigate how these perfect predators have survived longer than the dinosaurs! Search out all the amazing ways sharks sense their surroundings to find food and survive in the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. $50 nonrefundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 5 sessions.

GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM

GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM

Ocean Quest Camp (Ages 5-8)

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

$425

Class: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park

Aquarium

Join us on a journey to find new ways we can help protect Minnehaha Creek from pollution by helping to keep it clean through critter counts and stream surveys. Investigate every level of the ocean from the sunlight zone to the abyssal zone and discover who lives there and why. $50 non-refundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 5 sessions.

One Fish Two Fish Camp (Ages 5-8)

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

$425

Class: M-F, Aug 7-11, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Explore the world and diversity of fish. Become an ichthyologist (a fish expert) as we discover species both near and far, shallow and deep. $50 non-refundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 5 sessions.

For Older Campers

Sensational Sharks Camp (Ages 8-12)

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

$425

Class: M-F, Jul 17-21, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Discover sharks both big and small that call the Chesapeake Bay home. Become a shark detective and investigate how these perfect predators have survived longer than the dinosaurs! Search out all the amazing ways sharks sense their surroundings to find food and survive in the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. $50 nonrefundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 5 sessions.

Chesapeake Critters Camp (Ages 8-12) $425

Glen Echo Park Aquarium Staff

Class: M-F, Jul 24-28, 9am-3pm, Glen Echo Park Aquarium

Discover the wide variety of critters that inhabit the Chesapeake Bay, from snails to whales to oysters and fishes. This camp will examine habitats, food webs, life cycles and fisheries. Campers will explore the relationships between oyster and bay grasses as well as what happens when the balance is upset. Learn about blue crabs and how their population is tied to the population of jellyfish. The geologic history of our Chesapeake Bay as well as human history will be discussed too. This camp will incorporate games, and crafts to bring your learning to life. $50 nonrefundable deposit is included in the tuition. More info: info@GEPAquarium.org or 301.955.6256. 5 sessions.

GLEN ECHO PARK AQUARIUM

PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS

Irish Dance Camps culkinschool.com

Footworks & Figures:

Beginning Irish Dance Camp (Ages 6-10)

Culkin School of Irish Dance

Class 1: M-F, Jul 10-14, 9-11am, Hall of Mirrors

Class 2: M-F, Jul 17 - 21, 9-11am, Hall of Mirrors

Class 3: M-F, Jul 24-28, 9-11am, Hall of Mirrors

Class 4: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 9-11am, Hall of Mirrors

Class 5: M-F, Aug 7-11, 9-11am, Hall of Mirrors

$220

Culkin Camp: Summer Workout $220 for Levels 3&4 (Ages 6+)

Culkin School of Irish Dance

Class 1: M-F, Jul 10-14, 11am-1pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 2: M-F, Jul 17-21, 11am-1pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 3: M-F, Jul 24-28, 11am-1pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 4: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 11am-1pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 5: M-F, Aug 7-11, 11am-1pm, Hall of Mirrors

This program is for Culkin Dancers in levels 3&4 who want to stay in dancing shape and work on new material. Time will be dedicated to both soft and hard shoe work during these classes (for those who have hard shoes). We will adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: sean@culkinschool.com. 301.346.1907. 5 sessions.

Have fun while learning about timing, foot placement, movement! Open to new beginners and students up through level 2. Camp can be repeated so students can refine steps and learn new ones. We will adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: sean@culkinschool.com 301.346.1907. 5 sessions.

Culkin Camp: Summer Workout $300 for Levels 5-7 (Ages 10+)

Culkin School of Irish Dance

Class 1: M-F, Jul 10-14, 1-3:30pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 2: M-F, Jul 17-21, 1-3:30pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 3: M-F, Jul 24-Jul 28, 1-3:30pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 4: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 1-3:30pm, Hall of Mirrors

Class 5: M-F, Aug 7-11, 1-3:30pm, Hall of Mirrors

This program is for Culkin dancers in Levels 5-7. Time will be dedicated to both hard & soft shoe work during these classes. We will adhere to CDC and local health and safety guidelines. More info: sean@culkinschool.com, 301.346.1907. 5 sessions.

CULKIN IRISH DANCE SCHOOL

MUSIC

Washington Conservatory

301.320.2770

washingtonconservatory.org

For children’s music classes see page 30. For adult music classes see page 84.

CAMPS (sorted by start date)

Fun with Music & Movement Camp $463 (Ages 4-7)

WCM Faculty

Class: M-F, Jun 19-23, 9am-3pm, Washington Conservatory of Music

At Glen Echo Park. Exploring music is fun! Rhythm, pitch, and melody are experienced through singing, listening, moving to music, and crafts! More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Pop Songs for Young Voices Camp

(Ages 5-8)

Jennifer Suess

Class: M-F, Jun 26-30, 9am-3pm, Washington Conservatory of Music

$463

At Glen Echo Park. Students experience the joy of singing songs from movies and pop charts under expert guidance. Musical crafts, games, and learning about music in general, round out a fun day at the Washington Conservatory. Final performance with family/caretakers invited. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Little Star Singers Camp (Ages 4-7) $463

Jennifer Suess

Class: M-F, Jul 10-14, 9am-3pm, Washington Conservatory of Music

At Glen Echo Park. Learning to use the young voice through popular songs from classic and recent children’s movies, while developing imagination and having fun with music. Final performance with family/caretakers invited. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Fascinating Rhythm Camp (Ages 7-11) $463

Washington Conservatory of Music Faculty

Class: M-F, Jul 17-21, 9am-3pm, Washington Conservatory of Music

At Glen Echo Park. Rhythm: the heartbeat of music! Meet the beats of rock, pop, and jazz music through hands-on experience with various percussion instruments such as sticks, cymbals, boom whackers, buckets, and drum sets, too. All instruments provided. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Sing On! Music Camp (Ages 7-12) $463

Jennifer Suess

Class: M-F, Jul 24-28, 9am-3pm, Washington Conservatory of Music

At Glen Echo Park. Does your young one love to sing? Young singers need early guidance to protect their youthful voices and set good vocal habits. Campers will learn to sing a broad range of fun songs - Broadway, popular, jazz, classical - as well as learning how to move on stage, to breathe, and to sing together with confidence and joy! Final performance with family/caretakers invited. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

PUPPETRY

The Puppet Co. thepuppetco.org

CAMPS

Celebrate Spring with Sleeping Beauty! $125 Puppetry Camp (Age 8-12)

The Puppet Co. Staff

Class: M-F, Apr 3-7, 2-4pm, the Puppet Co. Playhouse

During this week-long camp, participants will create puppets, make sets and props, and write their own version of Sleeping Beauty. At the end of the week, the project will be filmed for campers to share with family and friends. All supplies included. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org

5 sessions.

Beauty and the Beast: Puppetry Camp $150 (Age 8-12)

The Puppet Co. Staff

Class: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 2-4pm, the Puppet Co. Playhouse

Work with professional puppeteers to create fun and unique characters and perform on the Puppet Co stage. Participants will rehearse a puppet version of Beauty and the Beast, and have a performance on the final day for their families. The performance will be about 30 minutes long and all puppets and supplies included. More info: box.office@thepuppetco.org. 5 sessions.

THE PUPPET CO.

Around the World Music Camp (Ages 4-7)

WCM Faculty

Class: M-F, Jul 31-Aug 4, 9am-3pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music

$463

At Glen Echo Park. Learn to know and respect other cultures through their music. From singing folk songs and learning rhythms from around the globe, campers will learn to see the world through the lens of music. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

String Sampler Camp (Ages 7-11)

WCM Faculty

Class: M-F, Aug 7-11, 9am-3pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music

$463

Hands-on chance to try violin, viola, and cello. Great for beginners and also current string players who want to try a different instrument. Learn to play tunes on each instrument, the basics of the string family, rhythm and note reading, about composers and famous performers, and more. All instruments provided. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Little Star Violin Camp (Ages 4-7)

WCM Faculty

Class: M-F, Aug 14-18, 9am-3pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music

$463

At Glen Echo Park. Let your child shine through a fun experience of music and the violin. Children explore the basics of rhythm and sound through musical games, crafts, songs, and movement. Great hands-on introduction to the violin for beginners. Violins and bows provided. Siblings requesting the same camp whose ages fall outside the parameters will be accommodated to the extent possible, with the approval of the teacher. More info: 301.320.2770; washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

Movie Sing Along Camp (Ages 7-12)

Jennifer Suess

Class: M-F, Aug 21-25, 9am-3pm, Washington

Conservatory of Music

$463

Singing along with songs from your favorite movies is irresistible. Learn popular music vocal techniques that protect young voices, while having fun singing like a movie star. Imaginative crafts and games round out each day. Final performance with family/caretakers invited. More info: 301.320.2770 or washingtonconservatory.org. 5 sessions.

WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

301.634.2270

adventuretheatre-mtc.org

Adventure Theatre MTC (ATMTC) is an award-winning children’s theater and training academy located in Montgomery County. ATMTC serves over 50,000 each year with theatrical productions and the highest quality musical theater training, which help develop the next generation of artists and life-long theatre patrons. At its Glen Echo Park location, ATMTC has its mainstage children’s productions, birthday parties, musical theatre classes for kids aged 5-11, Musical Theater Workshops and Camps, and administrative offices.

CAMPS Summer Musical Theater Camp

Celebrating over 40 years! Experience musical theater in a fun, full-day camp for rising grades 1-6. Your child will work alongside accomplished D.C. area theater professionals and teaching artists during daily rehearsals in dancing, singing (at a safe social distance), and acting. With props and costumes, music, movement, and scene-work, your child’s experience will culminate in a performance of a full, youthappropriate show for friends and family. Please note that students are grouped with their peers, and casting is at the discretion of the director. Space is limited!

Summer Musical Theater Camp Dates and Pricing

Choose from our full two-week sessions ($850) and our one week mini-sessions ($425):

Summer Mini-Musical Theatre Camp $425

Session 1: June 19-June 23, 2023

Summer Musical Theatre Camp $850

Session 1: June 26-July 7, 2023 (no camp July 4)

Summer Musical Theatre Camp $850 Session 2: July 10-July 21, 2023

Summer Musical Theatre Camp $850

Session 3: July 24-August 4, 2023

Summer Musical Theatre Camp $850

Session 4: August 7-August 18, 2023

Summer Mini-Musical Theatre Camp $425 Session 2: August 21-August 25, 2023

For more information about our upcoming camp schedules, visit our camp pages at adventuretheatre-mtc.org or contact the ATMTC Registrar at registrar@adventuretheatre-mtc.org

LOCATION

Adventure Theatre MTC is located at the far end of the Arcade Building.