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| THE CAMP |
The Lawson Pre-College Fine Arts Day Camp features traditional games, food, and fun in an exciting, creative atmosphere. We provide all-day, well-supervised care in an artistic environment that is an excellent alternative to traditional daycare. Children attend daily classes in art, music, theater, creative writing, and dance, offered in an interactive setting and format. By dividing camp into three two-week sessions, we provide a flexible program to fit your summer schedule. The lessons and activities in each session will revolve around a selected theme in order to help the campers form connections among the subject areas. Thus campers who attend all three sessions will experience something fresh and new each session, while those who attend only one session will still receive a rich experience that can stand alone. We invite family members of all campers to enjoy a program at the end of each session in which our students showcase what they have learned and created. |
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| THE GOAL |
We strive to build on our campers¹ budding creativity and to introduce them to new avenues of art. Our goal is to provide a personal atmosphere in which students can have fun and learn cooperatively. Camp is staffed by highly-recommended fine arts and education students from Converse College who serve as teachers and counselors. While these students have received training in their respective fields and are fully capable of producing quality lessons to enrich your child¹s experience, this is also an excellent experience for further cultivating the teachers of tomorrow.
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| AGES |
| Children who have completed 4-year-old kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible to attend. Kindergarteners must be able to enjoy a full day of activity without a rest period. Campers will be grouped according to school grade. |
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| SESSIONS |
- Session I: June 9-20
- Session II: June 23 - July 3
- Session III: July 7-18
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| SCHEDULE & LOCATION |
Classes will be held from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Extended stay is available from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm for $20 per session. The camp will be held at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, Spartanburg, SC.
A Typical Day
| Kindergarten - 2nd (will vary by grade) |
| 8:30 (am) |
Arrive at Camp |
| 8:45 |
Dance |
| 9:45 |
Music |
| 10:45 |
Snack / Recess |
| 11:10 |
Creative Writing |
| 12:10 (pm) |
Lunch |
| 12:45 |
Art |
| 1:45 |
Small Group |
| 2:45 |
Snack /Recess/Guest Artists |
| 3:10 |
Theater |
| 4:10 |
Quiet/Free Time |
| 4:30 |
Leave for Home |
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| 3rd - 6th (will vary by grade) |
| 8:30 (am) |
Arrive at Camp |
| 8:45 |
Music |
| 9:45 |
Art |
| 10:45 |
Dance |
| 11:45 |
Snack / Recess |
| 12:10 (pm) |
Small Group |
| 1:10 |
Lunch |
| 1:45 |
Creative Writing |
| 2:45 |
Theater |
| 3:45 |
Snack /Recess/Guest Artists |
| 4:10 |
Quiet/Free Time |
| 4:30 |
Leave for Home |
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| DAY CAMP FEES |
- $240 for one session
- $675 for three sessions
Fees—which include morning and afternoon snacks, drinks for lunch, and all supplies—must be paid in full with registration. A 5% discount will be applied to all who register by May 1.
If you would like for your child to participate in the Lawson Pre-College Fine Arts Day Camp, please fill out the attached registration form and mail it to the indicated address. Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis, so mail in your registration form today. We hope to see you and your child this summer at the Fine Arts Day Camp. |
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| MUSIC |
| General music classes provide an introduction to many different areas of music. A session of camp could include singing, learning about composers, listening to various types of music and instrument demonstrations. |
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| THEATRE |
| A special variety of activities including puppetry, prop and costume design, improvization and stage make-up creates an exciting program in theatre. |
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| VISUAL ARTS |
| Campers will have the opportunity to experience many visual art mediums. Drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, watercolor, papier-maché and weaving are some of our class activities. Campers will also learn about art history. |
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| CREATIVE WRITING |
| Many activities are planned to make writing fun and exciting. Campers may have the opportunity to keep a journal, create poetry, make up new endings to old stories or create their own comic strip. They could also write their own exaggerations, limericks or tongue twisters. Activities are carefully planned for rising kindergarten and first graders to include children who are not yet able to read. |
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| DANCE |
| Campers enjoy a wide variety of dance movements including modern, jazz and ballet styles. Campers use these skills to prepare a dance for Family Day. |
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| SMALL GROUP |
| This class focuses on having fun and developing friendships. Small group time can be used to create special projects, to play sports and games and much more. |
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| FAMILY DAY |
| Each camp session will culminate in a Family Day program for the campers to share what they have learned. Parents, relatives and friends are invited for a program of theatre, music, and dance and an exhibition of art and creative writing projects. |
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| CONTACT INFO |
For more information, contact at (864) 596-9607
Janae O'Shields (E-mail) |
