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Summer Art Camp

THE EARTH ROCKS! Explore, Imagine, Create

This exciting summer camp is a fun-filled opportunity for children aged 6 to 11 to immerse themselves in the wonders of the living earth!

The full-day program uses art experiences to explore aspects of ecology allowing young people to view nature through the creative lens of art.

The art program encourages self-expression and inspires young artists to wander through the playful connections between art and the environment.

Young campers will learn about nature while designing exciting art projects such as geometric mandalas depicting a wetlands habitat, playing with themes of the sun, wind and water in colourful silk screen prints, and the creation of 3-D whirligigs while exploring pollination.

Students will use water-based inks, as well as recycled and found materials in our fun, creative and collaborative atmosphere.  A guest speaker from a national environmental non-profit organization will visit the camp each week to engage the children in the wonders of nature.

CityArts Summer Art Camp Dates:

Session 1: July 5-9, 2010

Session 2: July 12-16, 2010

Session 3: July 19-23, 2010

Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Drop Off 8:30 AM, Pick Up 4:00 to 4:30 PM)

Location: 444 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  Click for More

The CityArts Summer Art Camp will be in the same incredible facility as the CityArts Summer Music Camps, one of the newest schools in the public school board system, the TCDSB’s Our Lady of Lourdes School.

CityArts is sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Education’s Focus on Youth Program, and develops and provides Creative Learning programs in Art, Music, Media and Technology.

Charmaine Lurch

Charmaine Lurch

Instructor Charmaine Lurch holds a degree from Sheridan College and has studied at the Ontario College of Art & Design and New York City’s School of Visual Arts.  Her paintings have been exhibited in the Royal Ontario Museum and collected by private collectors around the world.  Charmaine has extensive experience working with children through InnerCity Angels and the Toronto District School Board.

To learn more about Charmaine Lurch, visit her website: www.charmainelurch.com