Kids Summer Art Camps at Wallkill River School!register online!
or call (845) 457-2787
Portraiture with Liam!Learn the basics of anatomical proportion, shading to capture skin tones, and getting a good likeness! Fun class drawing faces and portraits from busts and live models. Learn how to use charcoal and graphite. Materials supplied (sketchbook, charcoal, white pastel, pencils) For experienced artistic children, pre-teens. Price:$125. Mon.-Fri. 1-3pm Session Dates:July 25-29, 1-3pm August 22-26, 1-3
Drawing a Comic Strip with Cathy DeMaio
Learn to draw your own cartoon characters, and develop a story for them. Produce a cartoon comic strip by the end of the week! Materials included!
July 11-15, 10-noon ($125), July 25-29, 1-3pm ($125.00)
Structured Painting with Nicole Asendorf–Ages 8-14Have you ever wanted to paint using an easel? Now is your opportunity! This class is open to students of any level. Students will be painting on canvas using acrylic paint. Color Mixing and the process it takes to get to the end product will be discussed. Class may be taken multiple times.July 18-22 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm. Materials Included $125 at Wallkill River School.Price:July 18-22 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm. $125any single class ($30.00)
Herbal Identification and Botanical Sketching with Shawn Dell Joyce, Follow in the Footsteps of Jane Colden, and learn about Coldenham’s founding family, and America’s first female botanist; Jane Colden, who at 13, identified indigenous plants in our region. Children will learn to identify and draw at least 10 indigenous plants, and keep a sketchbook with botanical notes and illustrations. Children will learn the basics of the Linnaeus system of plant identification, botanical drawing, and sketching. Field hikes(walking) every day and sketchbooks plus materials provided to take home. Camp happens at Benedict Town Park in Montgomery!$10010-11:30, Mon-Thurs.July 11-14th, or August1-4, Price:$100 from 10-11:30
Art Making Fun! Summer Camp with Nicole AsendorfAges 4-6This class is designed for your littlest artist. Your child will be exposed to a variety of art mediums and techniques such as painting, printmaking, and sculpture.August 8-12, 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm $125 Materials Included
Price: $125any single class ($30.00)
NEED FULL DAY CARE? Add lunch between camps for 9am-4pm
Your child gets to have pizza for lunch everyday! Plus hang out with a teen for the hour between the morning session of summer camp and the afternoon session ends. We supply drinks and pizza for $50/week per child. If your child is registered at a camp happening in our main building and at Benedict Park, transportation will be provided from the park to the building for the afternoon session with a licensed adult. If transportation is provided you must sign a waiver. If your child is not transported than a waiver is not necessary. Price:$50/week
Nerf Camp! - with Ronan, Phillip and Friends!Great camp for boys and tomboys! Children will learn to modify a Nerf gun (bring your own) to make it shoot farther, and paint it to fit your style, then play imaginative war games based on World War II, Zombie Infection Games, and Scavenger Hunt style games. Great camp to get the kids out of the house, and away from the video/t.v. Please note that this camp will take place at Benedict Park and will be held outdoors rain/shine with shelter. Water and low-sugar snacks will be served. Class led by one adults and two teen helpers.$125, 10am-noon July11-15, 18-22, 25-29, also August 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, and 22-26.
Phillip & Friends Excellent Adventure Camp
this is the most fun camp activities rolled into a dream week of summer camp! Children play fun games like Capture the Flag, Sponge Fights and Scavenger Hunts while building upon imaginative art skills. Imagine pretending to be Knights in the Middle Ages; making your own cardboard swords and shields, and storming a cardboard castle! Group activities like Building a Cardboard Fort, and even a shaving cream canon! Children will learn art basics; sketching, painting, imagining something and then bringing it to life, and craft basics like how to make something 3-D, sturdy, etc. This camp is a fantasy week of kid-styled fun! Camp happens at Benedict Park rain or shine (shelter provided) low-sugar snacks and water provided. $125/week or $30/day, 1-3pm Mon-Fri. July 11-15,July 18-22,July 25-29,August 1-5,August 8-12,August 15-19,August 22-26
Capture a Fairy in Flight with colored pencils and watercolor with Barbara Lanza-Learn how to create a fairy using simple lines, circles and ovals. As you draw a fairy in flight you will explore your imaginations by giving her or him the perfect outfit for whichever season you desire. Leaves, vines, pinecones and other things found in nature will be on hand for inspiration.Ages 6 and up$125/week 10-noon July 5-9, 11-15.
“Painting with the Stars” with Shawn Dell Joyce-Paint with the Art Stars! Learn about the Old Masters and a few modern/contemporary artists as well!Great class to learn about art history and different art making techniques. Each class you will be introduced to the work of a different artist, and work from the same subject using the same materials as that artist, and make a complete painting every day! Classical art training for children, easy to follow, step-by-step instruction, painting from direct observation using real art materials, easels, and still lifes. Class happens at Wallkill River School.Materials provided (ages 8-15) Adult may join in with child for $10/day extra! $125, 10am-noon, June 27-July 1, August8-12
SCAVENGER SCULPTURE with AGRISCULPTURE Amy!
Children’s Scavenger Sculpture Workshop with Found Objects-Children will delight in AGRISCULPTURE founder Amy’s guided discovery-walks around Benedict Farm Park to gather rocks, twigs and other found objects, then learn from the professional sculptor how to combine these materials into three dimensional artwork! Children will gain appreciation of the natural world through the fun, hands-on creation of a large (3 foot tall or more) sculpture to take home on Friday. Class happens at Benedict Town Park rain or shine (shelter available) low-sugar snacks and water provided. $125/week. 10am-noon, Mon.-Fri.July 18-22andJuly 25-29
Coloring with Cathy! Artist and TeacherCathy DeMaio offers watercolor pencil classes for children ages 8 and up!Learn to create beautiful still life paintings with watercolor pencils. Please bring your own set of watercolor pencils, and a 9×12 pad of watercolor paper. Or we supply materials for $20 materials fee.$125, 1-3pm July 11-15, 10-noon July18-22.
Liam's Cartooning/Anime Fun!
Learn basic drawing techniques to draw your favorite cartoon characters, as well as create some of your own!Each daywill focus on a different skill used by professionals when creating their own cartoons, and will build on what we learned in the previous class. By the end of the week, each student will have created their own cartoon character, and completed their own original cartoon story using that character. This class is designed for total beginners, with no experience necessary. Recommended for all ages, but geared towards younger audiences. Materials supplied!Price:$125 per week 1-3pm Session Dates:July 11-14 or Aug. 8-12
Anime and Manga with Liam!Learn techniques that Anime artists use, and the basic anatomy of an Anime character, so you can create your own!Each class will focus on a different aspect of Anime/Manga drawing that will lead up to making your own Anime/Manga character, and a story to go along with them. Build up your skills and portfolio! This is the moderate level, recommended for all ages, but geared towards those with a basic understanding and interest in drawing. Make sure you have taken a basic cartooning class. Materials supplied. July 18-22, 1-3pm ($125.00)Aug. 8-12, 1-3pm ($125.00)
Drawing the Circus with Cathy DeMaio!
Ages 8 and up! Learn to sketch and imagine the circus and all the fun people and animals that populate it! Use watercolor pencils to sketch and then a brush with water to color! Great imaginative fun! Bring your own watercolor pencils and sketchbook or we supply for a small materials fee!$125. per week, or $30 per day:July 18-22, 1-3pm ($125.00)
July 25-29, 10am-noon ($125.00)set of watercolor pencils and 9x12 sketchbook ($20.00)single class (materials included) ($30.00)
Painting with Debbe Cushman Femiak (Ages 5-12)
Children create artwork using acombination of oil pastels and water-based paints. In their first class they will make their own scratch boarddesign (a very popular project). Step by step instructions will be provided and a new painting will be created each day. Paintings will be geared towards the children’s interests (possibilities include animals, scenery or abstract designs).$125 (Mon.-Fri.) All materials supplied.July 18-22, 10am-Noon at Wallkill River School!
Collage Class with Debbe Cushman Femiak (Ages 5-12)Children will create fun artwork and collages using a variety of materials, including but not limited to: tissue paper, felt, ribbon, yarn, feathers, construction paper, magazine clippings and glue. They will be able to create 3D designs or scenes of their favorite animals or possibly a local scene. Many different ideas available.Fun for all ages.$125
August 1-5. 10am-Noon
Fiber Art Class for Children with Debbe (Ages 8-18)
Children will experiment with a variety of yarns, string, ribbons, beads, and silk flowers in this class. They will be able to make wearable items such as jewelry, scarfs, and headbands, or plant hangers and wall hangings. If interested the skills of crocheting, macramé, and knitting will be briefly explored. The project will be selected by the instructor for the first class, but future ones will be based on the desires of the children. Many different designs to choose from.$125 (5 classes; Mon.-Fri.) 1-3pm Aug. 1-5
Outdoor (plein air) Painting for Children with Nicole!En Plein Air with Nicole Asendorf-Ages 8-14Have you ever wanted to paint the outdoors like the Impressionists? Now is your opportunity! Every day students will have the opportunity to paint a new outdoor scene at the beautifulBenedict Farm Park in Montgomery. Various painting techniques and the use of color will be learned and discussed.July 25-29, 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm. Materials Included $125
Painting Summer Camp with Nicole Asendorf!
Ages 6-12Learn about different painting styles and how to execute a variety of painting techniques. Choose your own subject matter for each painting and achieve a full creative and expressive experience. We will be using both watercolor and acrylic paint. Class may be taken multiple times.July 11-15, 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm $125 Materials Included
Artist Series with Nicole Asendorf-
Ages 7-12Students will learn about a variety of artists from different periods in time. They will create artworks based on these artists. This class is a great way for students to experience a wide variety of media and techniques. New artists are always being added.August 1-5, 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm $125 Materials Included at Wallkill River School
Eric Carle Experience by Nicole Asendorf-
Ages 6-10Learn about the cool author and illustrator Eric Carle through his books and simple animations. Children will learn various watercolor techniques, and how to create their own papers. Using collage, children create a story of their own! Fun class for those just learning to read, and aspiring young artists!June 27-July 1 10am-12pm OR 1pm-3pm Materials Included $125
CLOWNING or The Art of Being Funny with Karen Gersch-A NEW Class offered by comedy acrobat Karen Gersch explores the world of clown and physical humor… a serious look at how to be funny! Students study elements of timing, slapstick, falls, slaps, trips and learn how to create their own character. No experience necessary, all props and costumes provided. Each session will close with a performance in which students present individual routines of their own creation, as well as group clown acts.Price:$125 wk.M-F, 1-3pmSession Dates:July 11-15 ,July 18-22, July 25-29 August 1-5, August 8-12, August 15-19
THE ART OF BALANCE!Circus skills & thrills return to Wallkill! Longtime circus artist Karen Gersch teaches how to balance objects, balance yourself and balance others! All props provided, as well as costumes for each session’s end performance, where kids get to show their newfound skills to their friends and family.The class introduces: simple tumbling, partner acrobatics, juggling, plate spinning, hula hoops, devil sticks, stilts and rola bola! Hurry, hurry, hurry – join the Wallkill River Little Top!
Price:$125 a week, M-F, 10-12 Session Dates:July 11-15, July 18 -22, July 25-29, August 1-5
August 8-12, August 15-19
Peace Camp with Shawn Dell Joyce-Give PEACE A Chance! Work with artist/activist Shawn Dell Joyce and learn about the peace movement of the sixties and seventies. Children paint their own PEACE POLE with wishesfor world peace, and Tibetan Peace Flags with peace prayers that will fill the wind with peaceful wishes. Learn to tie-dye a t-shirt and make your own peace wear for World Peace Day in September. Children will be invited to display finished peace poles, and prayer flags for World Peace Day at Wallkill River School in September. Children take home and keep all finished projects. Open to ages 8-Adult. Class happens at Benedict Town Park in Montgomery, All materials provided including peace poles, t-shirts and tie-dye, and Tibetan prayer flags.$125 for Mon.-Fri. 10am-noon:July 18-22
In the Garden with Mary Carmada!-Really fun class for children to learn how to grow fruits and vegetables in their very own private garden plot in our gardens! Mary willincorporate science and crafts into the gardening themebyreading books, and incorporate crafts with a garden theme. Mary Carmadais a child care specialist through home childcare, boy/girl scouts and being involved in Big brothers/Big sisters. Class is weekly on Weds. from 10-noon from July 6 – Aug. 10 (6 weeks) at Wallkill River School. Children will make a variety of crafts to bring home, and projects, as well as have their own plot to tend all summer! $150 all materials supplied!
July 6:Set up children’s garden plots, plant pole bean on bamboo trellis shaped into a teepee. Plant carrot seeds in cut off soda bottle. We will plant the bottle in the ground so it can be pulled up to see the carrots progress as it grows. Children will begrowing a variety of plants tomatoes, cucumbers, marigolds, lettuce and herbs. Send children home with containers to fill with table scraps for Compose binto make compost for theirorganic garden plots.
July 13:Composting. Talk about how to recycle to make dirt. Paint a recycle bin for the garden. Weed and place newspaper mulch around plants in vegetable garden. Send children home with bean growing in a clear plastic cup to see how it grows.
July 20:Paint little tin can bugs to decorate the garden. Talk about good bugs and bad bugs and what to do about them in the garden. Scavengerhunt, take a walk and spot things in nature.
July 27:String growing vines onto Teepee. Make fairy garden in little bins.
Aug. 4:Check garden to see how plants are growing make bird houses.
Aug. 11:Rainbow snake bubbles made with water bottle, old sock, food dye and water. Blow through bottle to make bubbles. Make snakes usingtubing and colorful duct tape.
Price:$150. for all six weekly classes or $25 per day, preregister