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| THE CAMP |
The Lawson Academy Fine Arts Day Camp features traditional games, food, and fun in an exciting, creative atmosphere. We provide all-day, well-supervised care as well as an artistic alternative to traditional daycare. Children attend daily interactive classes in art, music, theater, creative writing, and dance. To meet the needs of our campers’ families, we now offer four two-week sessions to fit your summer schedule. The lessons and activities in each session revolve around a selected theme in order to help the campers form connections among the arts areas. Thus campers who attend all four 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. |
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| THE GOAL |
We strive to build on our campers’ 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. Our teachers and counselors are fine arts and education majors from Converse College who have been recommended by Converse faculty and who have passed background checks, to ensure your child’s safety. While these students have received training in their respective fields and are fully capable of producing quality lessons to enrich your child’s experience in the arts, 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 7 - 18 "Ancient Adventures"
- Session II: June 21 - July 2 "We the People"
- Break: July 5-9 (no camp)
- Session III: July 12 - 23 "Carolina on My Mind"
- Session IV: July 26 - August 6 "Let's Go to the Movies!"
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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 Central United Methodist 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 |
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 |
| 3:10 |
Snack /Recess/Guest Artists |
| 4:10 |
Free Time |
| 4:30 |
Leave for Home |
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| DAY CAMP FEES |
- $250 for one session
- $480 for two sessions
- $690 for three sessions
- $900 for four sessions
Fees—which include morning and afternoon snacks, drinks for lunch, and all supplies and a camp t-shirt, must be paid in full with registration. A 5% discount will be applied to all who register by April 15.
If you would like for your child to participate in the Lawson Academy 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 |
| Our campers will learn about the instruments, composers, and styles of music today and in years past, while maintaining interactivity with music games and activities. Each group will learn songs to perform on Family Day. |
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| THEATRE |
| Your child will experience puppetry, costume, and prop design, as well as practicing improvisation, expressing emotion, projecting voice, and portraying a character. Each group will practice a skit to perform on Family Day. |
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| VISUAL ARTS |
| Campers will participate in a variety of artistic media from around the world, including drawing, painting, sculpture, papier-mâché, and weaving, as well as learning a bit of art history along the way. Artwork will be displayed on Family Day. |
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| CREATIVE WRITING |
| We make writing fun with activities that combine writing with the other arts. Campers will have the opportunity to write poetry, journals, comics, stories, songs, and skits. Activities are carefully planned for younger children who are still learning to read and write. Projects will be displayed on Family Day. |
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| DANCE |
| Your child will learn many dance movements and styles including jazz, modern, and ballet. Each group will learn a dance to perform on Family Day. |
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| SMALL GROUP |
| Each age-grouped class will have a time set aside each day to build friendships and play together. This class is devoted to craft projects, games, and other fun activities. |
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| FAMILY DAY |
| Family members of all campers are invited 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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| CONTACT INFO |
For more information, contact at (864) 596-9607 Janae O'Shields |
