SUMMER ART DAY CAMP with Ms. SONA
Registration and Tuition
Week 1: Monday, June 23 - Friday, June 27
Week 2: Monday, June 30 - Thursday, July 3
8:30 AM - 5 PM
for children 5-12 years old
The Art day camp offers children the opportunity to engage fully in a day filled with enjoyable visual art-related activities. Students will immerse themselves in the studio experience, free from distractions, allowing them to explore the magic of creation without interruptions or time constraints, enabling them to embrace their inner artists.
Activities will include crafting papier-mache sculptures, mastering the art of origami, experimenting with pallet painting using heavy body acrylic paint, drawing, scratch art, collage, wax resist painting with watercolors and a wide array of creative pursuits. Additionally, art history will be seamlessly integrated into each lesson, infusing educational value into the fun and enriching experience.
Week 1:
Before April 30th: $700
May 1st or later: $750
Registration ends 6/20
Week 2:
Before April 30th: $560
May 1st or later: $600
Registration ends 6/27
If your school is still in session on 6/23-24,
please ask for time accommodation.
Sample Schedule
8:30 - 9:00 AM Welcome
9:00 AM Art lesson
10:00 AM Snack & Free Activity
11:00 AM Art lesson
12:00 PM Lunch
12:30 PM Outdoor activities & games
1:30 PM Free Activity & Games
2:00 PM Art Lesson
3:00 PM Snack
3:30 PM Outdoor activities
4:00 PM Free drawing & Art challenges
4:30 - 5:00 PM Dismissal
Pop-Up Art Storybook Project
Children will create pop-up cards and storybooks using construction paper, markers, and collage. They will be able to bring their unique characters and stories to life in 3D.
Mixed Media Cityscape
Using collage and mixed media, students will create a layered and multi-directional cityscape.
Faux Stained Glass Composition
Students will create stunning faux stained glass artworks. They'll design intricate patterns, mimicking the look of traditional stained glass, and fill in the spaces with vibrant glass stains. This hands-on activity combines color and light to create beautiful, glowing compositions, encouraging creativity and exploration of design and illumination.
Futuristic Cityscape with 2-Point Perspective
Developing perspective techniques, students will design and draw elements of their own futuristic visions.
Canvas Painting Technique and Introduction to Impressionism:
Students will be taught the basic techniques of color mixing using heavy body paint and palette painting inspired by impressionist masters such as Claude Monet.
Students will be treated to a surprise visit by a pianist who will perform live pieces by Impressionist composers. Inspired by the music, students will paint their impressions during the concert.
Printmaking Techniques: Reduction Print and Monotype:
Students will delve into sophisticated printmaking methods such as reduction print using Linocut and Monotype. They'll paint layers on plexiglass to create translucent, multi-layered images.
Basic Figure Drawing Lessons:
Feeling intimidated by drawing the human figure? Our lesson will cover basic proportions for realistic figure drawing, drawing inspiration from masters like Albrecht Dürer. Students will create gesture drawings in their personal sketchbooks.
Puppet Making:
Students will craft a magical story featuring a unique hybrid character and create their own puppet for a mini-play. Using materials like model magic, various fabrics, and mixed media, they'll bring their puppet to life.
Light Painting in Photography:
Exploring light painting photography, students will experiment with Mrs. Sona's professional camera and colorful flashlights. Collaborating as a team, they'll create enchanting light painting images, each taking home a special original photograph.
Collage:
Studying masters like Henri Matisse, students will craft large-scale collage artwork, delving into color theory, harmony, and artistic elements.
Free Art Exploration and Expression
Students will get to choose from a variety of art mediums, styles and activities to explore and express themselves freely.
A native of Armavir, Armenia, Sona was born to artist parents Melsik Yeghiazaryan and Karine Arshakyan. Her formal art education started in Hakob Kojoyan Arts High School (Yerevan, Armenia) and later in the Academy of Fine Arts (Yerevan, Armenia).
In the USA since 2003, she received her B.A. in Art Education from Montclair State University, NJ, and her M.A. in Art Education from Teachers College at Columbia University. She is an associate member of Noyes Art Museum (Atlantic City, NJ). Her work was published in prestigious art magazines such as Art in America, The Artist's Magazine, Hemisphere of United Airlines, and Avenue. She taught painting and printmaking at Abraham Lincoln HS. Currently, she teaches Painting and Digital Photography at West Essex Regional HS in North Caldwell, NJ. Sona lives in NJ with her husband and three sons, ages 5-8.
What will our campers do in between art projects?
Outdoor Water Activities:
Students will enjoy outdoor time with creative games and water activities for a refreshing break.
Treats and Snacks:
Every Friday is Fun Friday! Pizza lunch will be provided for all students, with healthy fruit and ice cream available for those interested.
Indoor Free Play Time:
Between art projects, students can relax, collaborate, and socialize at the game table with provided board games, puzzles, building blocks, and Legos.
Quiet Room:
For those needing a break from the camp activities, we offer a designated quiet room equipped with a large carpet, mini-library, and calming music, providing a peaceful space to unwind alone or with a friend.
