Summer Arts Camp at Portside Main Campus

  • General Creative Arts
2531 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA
Jun 20 2022
Aug 19 2022

Schedules

WK 1: Nature & Mindfulness (6/20-6/24) (06/20/2022-06/24/2022) Registration closed

MINNOWS (ages 4-6)
$350.00
SHARKS (ages 7-8)
$350.00
PIRATES (ages 9-13)
$350.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 

Description

Nature & Mindfulness week is an opportunity for kids to make a meaningful connection with the natural world. Campers will explore the different elements of nature and look at artists whose work is inspired by the environment -- and they'll use the great outdoors as inspiration for their own art, too! An appreciation of our beautiful planet, and the the need to take good care of it will be emphasized. Kids will also get the chance to do some daily mindful movement and meditation activities. 

THIS PROGRAM WILL TAKE PLACE AT PORTSIDE ART CENTER'S MAIN CAMPUS, 2531 EAST LEHIGH AVENUE, PHILADELPHIA.

Additional services and fees

1 EXTRA CAMP T-SHIRT $10.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years to 13 years old when the program starts.

WK 2: Anime, Comics & Superheroes (6/27 - 7/1) (06/27/2022-07/01/2022) Registration closed

MINNOWS (ages 4-6)
$350.00
SHARKS (ages 7-8)
$350.00
PIRATES (ages 9-13)
$350.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 

Description

Campers will get inspired by their favorite comics and superheroes, and have a blast making their own action-packed, comics-inspired art! Part of the fun will be experiencing the art of famous comics artists, learning the basics of creating characters and thinking up their own comics story lines. Older students will dive deeper into storyboarding, character development and the different styles of anime and comics. 

Additional services and fees

1 EXTRA CAMP T-SHIRT $10.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years to 13 years old when the program starts.

WK 3: Art Around the World (7/11 - 7/15) (07/11/2022-07/15/2022) Registration closed

MINNOWS (ages 4-6)
$350.00
SHARKS (ages 7-8)
$350.00
PIRATES (ages 9-13)
$350.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 

Description

Join us on a trip around the world! This week's camp is a creative journey where campers will celebrate cultural diversity be inspired by art and artists from across the globe. They may time travel to ancient Egypt and visit the Great Pyramids one day and examine the work of contemporary Mexican artists the next. Working with a variety of materials, campers will create 2-D and 3-D masterpieces of their own.

Additional services and fees

1 EXTRA CAMP T-SHIRT $10.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years to 13 years old when the program starts.

WK 4: The Art of Puppetry (7/18 - 7/22) (07/18/2022-07/22/2022) Registration closed

MINNOWS (ages 4-6)
$350.00
SHARKS (ages 7-8)
$350.00
PIRATES (ages 9-13)
$350.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 

Description

Puppetry is an art form that combines performance and creation, and campers will get to experience both! After learning about different kinds of puppets from around the world, they will create puppet characters of their own. Together, they will create puppet plays to perform for their families on the last day of camp. 

Additional services and fees

1 EXTRA CAMP T-SHIRT $10.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years to 13 years old when the program starts.

WK 5: Photo & Video Arts (7/25 - 7/29) (07/25/2022-07/29/2022) Registration closed

MINNOWS (ages 4-6)
$350.00
SHARKS (ages 7-8)
$350.00
PIRATES (ages 9-13)
$350.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 

Description

Aaand... ACTION! During this week, campers will learn about different forms of video arts such as traditional animation, claymation, and stop motion animation. They will create their own short videos using these techniques. Plus, they will learn about the science and history of photography by creating pinhole cameras and cyanotype "sun" prints, learn about famous photographers, and get the chance to take some great snaps of their own!  

Additional services and fees

1 EXTRA CAMP T-SHIRT $10.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years to 13 years old when the program starts.

WK 6: Fiber Art! Fabulous Fashions & Cool Creations (8/1 - 8/5) (08/01/2022-08/05/2022) Registration closed

MINNOWS (ages 4-6)
$350.00
SHARKS (ages 7-8)
$350.00
PIRATES (ages 9-13)
$350.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 

Description

In a world filled with fabrics, fiber art is about way more than the stuff we wear. Campers will get to experience the beauty of art of all kinds made from fibers, learn a bit about how fabrics are made, and study the impact of fabric manufacture on the environment. Projects may include weaving, tie-dye, costume design, screen printing or upcycling our old clothes to make something fun and new!

Additional services and fees

1 EXTRA CAMP T-SHIRT $10.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years to 13 years old when the program starts.

WK 7: Building & Sculpture (8/8 - 8/12) (08/08/2022-08/12/2022) Registration closed

MINNOWS (ages 4-6)
$350.00
SHARKS (ages 7-8)
$350.00
PIRATES (ages 9-13)
$350.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 

Description

This week, it's all about art in 3 dimensions! Art isn't just pictures on walls, it comes in many forms. Campers will learn about all kinds of art that "takes up space" - from monumental ancient statues to modern mobiles. Then, working with a variety of mediums like clay, cardboard and found objects, they will make some sculptures of their own. If you have a young builder in your life, this is the perfect camp!

Additional services and fees

1 EXTRA CAMP T-SHIRT $10.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years to 13 years old when the program starts.

WK 8: Theatre Arts (8/15 - 8/19) (08/15/2022-08/19/2022) Registration closed

MINNOWS (ages 4-6)
$350.00
SHARKS (ages 7-8)
$350.00
PIRATES (ages 9-13)
$350.00
  • Sun 
  • Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
  • Sat 

Description

Stars will be born (or maybe just shine a little brighter) during this week's camp exploring various performing arts. Campers will play fun games and hone their skill as actors, then work together to create their own play to perform for their families at the end of the week. It takes all kinds of skills to put on a play, so campers will also get a taste of the other parts of theater production, from building their own sets to designing their own costumes. No acting experience is needed to have fun during this week of camp. 

Additional services and fees

1 EXTRA CAMP T-SHIRT $10.00

Registration period

Registration for this schedule starts on 02/01/2022

Restrictions

Participants must be 4 years to 19 years old when the program starts.

In-person location

2531 E Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125, USA

Description

Summer arts adventures await your creative kid at Portside Arts Center.

During each one-week camp students are exposed to a wide range of arts and artists, participate in daily art projects, and create masterpieces of their own! Every week, campers will go on an exciting arts-related field trip and participate in an arts talk with an amazing local artist. Plus they'll enjoy playtime in the park and spend time with their friends during snack, lunch and structured indoor play times. 

Summertime at Portside is full of fun, friends and surprises in a safe, loving and creative environment.

This program takes place at Portside Arts Center's Main Campus at 2531 East Lehigh Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.

Registration closed.