1. art and entertainment
2. shows and events
3. festival

SUMMER ARTS CAMPS 15
JOIN ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR CAMPS IN THE AREA!
The Middletown Arts Center’s Summer Arts Camp Program Offers:
• Full and half day experiences
• Before and after care (7:00 am - 6:00 pm)
• Caring and trained couselors
• Experienced and talented instructors
• Creative and educational programs
• Flexible schedules with week-at-a-time options
• Affordability
• Modern, clear, air conditioned facility
• A track record of top-rated camps for over 10 years!
Children can explore the arts in affordable morning and afternoon sessions that can be joined together for a full day
experience. Campers who enroll in a morning and afternoon camp bring their lunch and enjoy a supervised lunch period
included at no extra charge. All camps also include a one-half hour period for drop off and pick up at no charge.
BEFORE AND AFTER CARE
Before and After Care is available daily starting at 7:00 am and ending at 6:00 pm for $8 per hour. After Care is provided by Club
MAC where children engage in fun and meaningful activities.
REGISTER BY PHONE, IN PERSON, OR ONLINE AT WWW.MIDDLETOWNARTS.ORG
You do not need to be a resident of Middletown to participate in the Middletown Arts Center’s programs. Please note that
Member and Non-Member rates relate to membership in the Middletown Township Cultural and Arts Council (MTCAC) The
MTCAC is the non-profit 501c3 organization that operates the Middletown Arts Center. Membership is optional and benefits
include discounted rates on classes, camps, and workshops. Memberships are annual from the date of enrollment.
VISIT MIDDLETOWNARTS.ORG FOR INFORMATION ON SUMMER CLASSES FOR ADULTS
• Ballroom Basics with Richard Givney
• Ballroom Variations (Intermediate Level) with Richard Givney
• Ballroom Practical Variations with Richard Givney and Tanya Belikov
• Gentle Yoga for Adults with Virginia Lennon
• Beginner Yoga for Adults with Virginia Lennon
• Explorations in Watercolor for Adults
• Adult Guitar with Andy McDonough
• Adult Voice with Andy McDonough
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ABOUT US
The mission of the Middletown Township Cultural and Arts Council, Inc. (MTCAC), the nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that
operates the Middletown Arts Center, is to enhance the quality of life of all area residents by supporting and promoting the arts
throughout our large, diverse community. The needs of our community drive our arts program planning.
BRICKS 4 KIDZ CAMPS
Instructor: Melina Stock
Members $159, Non-Members $165
Take your love of building with LEGO® bricks and bring it to another level.
Children explore architecture, engineering, and technology fundamentals
using technic bricks and motors. Bring your imagination and explore fun
and fascinating topics this summer. Creative thinking is encouraged.
Teamwork and collaboration is emphasized.
Space Adventures Camp (Ages 6+)
July 6-10
1:00-4:00 pm
Inspired by NASA® and Star Wars®, our Space Adventures Camp is packed
full of models that will make your imagination blast off! Each day, campers
will learn about real-life space exploration and build models related to
the NASA® space program. In addition, the day includes Star Wars theme
group games, challenges and more. Bricks 4 Kidz® Space Adventure camp
provides the spark for imagination and creativity to take off on an adventure
that’s out of this world!
Bricks 4 Girlz Camp (Ages 6+)
July 13-17
1:00-4:00 pm
Grab your girlfriends and come hang out with us for a girls-only week of
crafting and creating with LEGO® bricks. Introduce your friends to our
“friends” as we get to know LEGO® bricks’ line of girl-themed models. Build
adorable houses, cafés, and beach scenes inspired by LEGO® Friends. We
do lots of other cool things with bricks – from jewelry making and bag
decorating to original brick art. And don’t worry: there are “no boys allowed”.
Mining and Crafting Camp (Ages 6+)
July 27-31
1:00-4:00 pm
Minecraft is a game about placing blocks to build anything you can imagine.
Now campers can experience the popular world of Minecraft with LEGO®
bricks! Campers face new challenges each day. They must craft shelters
using basic bricks and motorized models and then incorporate key
elements from the Minecraft game such as mobs, critters, and tools. Are
you ready for the challenge?
Amusement Park Fun Camp (Ages 6+)
August 3-7
1:00-4:00 pm
Get your ticket to ride at Bricks 4 Kidz’s very own LEGO® Amusement Park!
Campers build a new ride each day, learning how to make things spin, turn,
rock & roll. Motorized models maximize the action and fun. Each day
includes carnival-themed games, group challenges, model building and
more.
Model Designer Camp (Ages 6+)
August 10-14
1:00-4:00 pm
How do LEGO® brick model-designers come up with their ideas? This camp
will explore the creative process of model design. Campers will learn the
function of different LEGO® components and discover how those
components can work together to create all kinds of solid structures and
moving parts. At the completion of camp, each child will have the
opportunity to present his or her own design.
NEW! WEAVING AND FIBER ARTS
Weaving Workshop: Design It! (Ages 7+)
Instructor: Amy Jachyra
July 13-17
9:00-11:30 am
Members $115, Non-Members $125
Tactile. Practical. Creative. There is nothing like weaving on a loom, simple
enough for beginners, with endless room for exploration and creativity.
Campers will learn this ancient craft with a hip modern spin. We will explore
textiles, fibers, fabrics, and yarn and create our own designs. Your creative
hands-on learner will soon be addicted to weaving. Boys and girls alike are
excited by the functionality and aesthetic of weaving. We will create fabric,
functional items and art pieces in this week of discovering the limits of the
loom. Watch out world, here we come! Imagination is the limit.
Weaving Workshop: Build It! (Ages 7+)
Instructor: Amy Jachyra
July 20-24 9:00-11:30 am
Members $115, Non-Members $125
In this weaving workshop, students will use found objects, sticks, cardboard,
wood, paper, and whatever we can find to create our own personal looms
on which to weave. There is nothing like weaving on a loom, simple enough
for beginners, with endless room for exploration and creativity. Campers
will learn this ancient craft with a hip modern spin. The Build It! workshop
curriculum will not overlap with the Design it! workshop curriculum so
interested campers can sign up for both camps without the worry of
repetition.
Felting and Soft Sculpture
Instructor: Amy Jachyra
July 27-31 9:00-11:30 am
Members $115, Non-Members $125
Children will use their little fingers and big imaginations to work colorful
wool and fibers into beautiful creations and sculptures. Students will create
wool, stained glass, and other artworks or cherished toys. Through both
wet felting and needle felting, students will get a taste of wool felting.
ART ADVENTURES WITH
MISS LAURIE & FRIENDS
Suggested for Children Ages 4-8
Members $ 115, Non-members $125
Artistic fun designed to stir the imagination and bring out the creative best
in every child. Each week is different and will include age-appropriate
activities relating to the themes below - children will draw, paint, construct,
and create. Each week will include a variety of materials including
watercolor, acrylic paint, different kinds of clay, pastels, pencils, and craft
materials. Children bring their own snack. *Activities will vary between
morning and afternoon for campers who wish to remain in the art program
full day.
Beach Party
Instructor: Miss Laurie
June 22-26 9:00-11:45 am OR 12:15-3:00 pm
Start the summer with an adventure of beach themed art. Drawing
surfboards, painting the sea, and so much more.
Art America
Instructor: Miss Laurie
June 29 - July 3 9:00-11:45 am OR 12:15-3:00 pm
Celebrate our country with painting fireworks, stars and stripes, and all
kinds of American Art.
Fins and Mermaids
Instructor: Miss Laurie
July 6-10 9:00-11:45 am OR 12:15-3:00 pm
Learn how to draw and paint amazing sea creatures. From sharks to
colorful mermaids, this is a fun summer adventure.
Artful Animals
July 13-17 July 13-17
9:00-11:45 am (Instructor: Miss Laurie)
12:15-3:00 pm (Instructor: Miss Alley)
Paint and draw your favorite animal. Big and small, spotted and striped,
we love them all.
Rainbow Fun
Instructor: Miss Laurie
July 20-24
9:00-11:45 am OR 12:15-3:00 pm
Make unique art using the colors of the rainbow, and have fun mixing new
colors.
Mammal Mania
July 27-31 July 27-31 9:00-11:45 am (Instructor: Miss Laurie)
12:15-3:00 pm (Instructor: Miss Alley)
Jump into an artful adventure learning how to create our favorite mammals.
From Dolphins to Elephants we will cover them all.
Summer Nights
Instructor: Miss Laurie
August 3-7 9:00-11:45 am OR 12:15-3:00 pm
Paint fireflies and full moons using glow in the dark materials. Other night
creatures will include owls, bats, and other interesting critters.
Lemurs and Lizards
Instructor: Miss Laurie
August 10-4 9:00-11:45 am OR 12:15-3:00 pm
Rainforest Art using different techniques and texture. A very colorful week
of fun.
The Art of Minecraft! Think outside the blocks!!!!
June 22-26 June 29 - July 3 August 10-14 August 24-28 9:00-11:30 am
12:30-3:00 pm
12:30-3:00 pm
9:00-11:30 am
Look out! It’s a creeper! Can you dig it! It’s the Art of the greatest video
game, Minecraft! Let’s create, build, and start mining! A fun artistic time in
the world of gaming. Huge gamer party at the end of the week. (Content of
each week varies.)
Ultimate Artist
June 29 - July 3 9:00-11:30 am
For the love of the arts. Come join the fun as children learn about awesome
artists while doing a craft related to the artist! Warhol, Dali, Basquiat,
Picasso, Frank Oz, Chuck Jones and more!
Chomp!!!!! Sharkweek And Dolphins Too!
July 6-10 9:00-11:30 am
Fins and Mermaids II
Explore the wet media side of the arts! Watercolor, gouache, and splatter
art! Plenty of cool sea life to paint! Orcas, Great Whites, and Hammerheads.
Beautiful dolphins, adding in islander art tiki’s, monster waves, and hula girls!
Learn how to draw and paint amazing sea creatures. From sharks to
colorful mermaids, this is a fun summer adventure.
GUARDIANS of The STARWARS Space Camp!
Art Adventure
Doodle Dudes art and space craft class, where we can make our own
aliens! Sculpt, draw, paint and create your own galaxy ...not so far away!
August 17-21 August 17-21 9:00-11:45 am (Instructor: Miss Laurie)
12:15-3:00 pm (Instructor: Miss Alley)
Instructor: Miss Laurie
August 24-28 9:00-11:45 am OR 12:15-3:00 pm
A fun-filled camp that includes doing awesome pop art, collages and
landscapes. A very Colorful week.
Sunset Party
Instructor: Miss Laurie
August 31 - Sept 4 9:00-11:45 am OR 12:15-3:00pm
Why not finish up the summer of art creating beautiful scenes and colorful
skies? Flamingos, palm trees and sandy beaches will be included in this art
adventure.
MORNING ART ADVENTURES (AGES 9+)
Instructor: Miss Alley
Members $115 Non-members $125
June 22-26 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
July 6-10 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
August 3-7
9:15 am - 12:00 pm
August 10-14 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
August 24-28 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
August 31 - Sept 4 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
July 13-17 9:00-11:30 am
CRANK UP THE ToONS RAVER WEEK!
July 20-24 9:00-11:30 am
August 31 - Sept 4 9:00-11:30 am
Teen Titans YO!Gumball! The Regular show! Sponge Bob, It’s all about
creating cartoons! Animation! Huge Crank up the Toons Raver Party at end
of the week!
POKEMON Camp!
July 20-24 12:30-3:00 pm
Let’s create our own Pokémon characters, poke’balls, cards, and action
figures! Big gaming tournament at the end of the week! Gotta have a ball,
gotta catch them all!
Comic Book Bash!
July 27-31 9:00-11:30 am
Learn the secrets of making your own comics! WAM! POW! BAM! BASH!
It’s Doodle Dudes favorite week! Writing, drawing, inking, and animation
featuring Doodle Dudes heroic muscle anatomy lesson, ASHCAN creations
and action figure design! Create your own Big Hero 6! Cosplay bash at end
of the week!
Students will create beautiful artwork using a variety of media and lessons
specially designed for the older artist in this class that is both educational
and fun. Each week is different so students can sign up for one week or
more. Students will work with clay, paint, pencils, chalk, and more as they
explore techniques and improve their skills. Students will make a small
portfolio of their work during this awesome summer art adventure!
GAMER DESIGN and RAVE!
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CARTOONING & ANIMATION
The Great Doodle Hunt (Ages 6+)
For Children Entering Grades Kindergarten Through 5th
Members $130, Non-Members $138
No one brings cartooning and animation to life like Art Kaney, the Doodle
Dude! From the basics of drawing cartoons, to more advanced animation,
claymation techniques, and video game design! The Doodle Dude will
teach, entertain and inspire! Themes will include all new activities and
materials.
August 3-7 9:00-11:30 am
Doodle Dude inspires kids to create, dream, and design video games! Make
awesome characters out of clay. (Skylanders!) It’s all about The Art of
Super Smash Brothers, Mario Cart, Marvel, Wreck it Ralph and more! Make
your own character in a functional video game by the end of camp!
August 10-14 9:00-11:30 am
Back by Popular Demand!!! It’s all about the Ologies! The Artistic,
scientific, fun week where kids will learn about zoology, botany, ornithology
entomology, etc. All in the honor of the artistic genius of John J. Audubon.
On the last day kids will do field research on the grounds of the Middletown
Art Center. (Permission slip required) There is a strict limit on age and 25
campers in class.
The ART of DRAGONS, Knights, Kings, Queens, Castles, and more!
August 17-21 9:00-11:30 am
Wizards, castles, ogres, kings, queens, knights, dragons, and more! Let’s
create, paint, sculpt, and design what it takes to catch a dragon!
Cartooning and Animation Design Class – Commercial Art!
August 24-28 12:30-3:00 pm
Contemporary cartooning is all around us! Cereal boxes, CD’s, slurpee
machines, children’s books…A fun, creative class exploring the art of
advertising!
DOODLE DAWN EARLY CHILDHOOD
EDUCATION PROGRAM
For children ages 2½ to 5 (must be potty trained)
Members $110, Non-Members $120
These camps will provide your child the opportunity to socialize and learn
through books, music, and crafts!
Party Bash
June 22-26
9:00-11:30 am
Dance and sing to your favorite songs! Play games including limbo, hokey
pokey, freeze dance, musical scarves, and more! Catch some bubbles and
balls. Arts and crafts, clay, and more!
Littlest Pet Store Art Camp
June 29 - July 3
9:00-11:30 am
Do you have a pet? Love animals? Come join the fun. Bring your littlest pet
shop and singsongs, play games, read stories and do arts and crafts related
to pets! There will be stuffed animal pets, wooden crafts, puppets, and more!
Puppet Play
July 20-24 12:30-3:00 pm
Let’s have fun making puppets! Everything from shadow puppets to sock
puppets. Let’s also create our own puppet theatre and have a puppet show!
Storytime
July 27-31 August 10-14
12:30-3:00 pm
12:30-3:00 pm
Come join the fun and create crafts, sing songs, play games, dance, and
read stories all related to your favorite movie, Frozen! “Winter’s a good time
to stay in and cuddle, but put me in summer and I’ll be a… Happy Snowman!”
Jump And Jingle
August 24-28 Theater Workshop II - Production Development
July 23 - August 20 3:00-6:00pm Thursdays (Tuesday 8/18)
Members $160, Non Members $175
Learn the ins and outs of what makes a play actually happen! Learn how to
collaborate with an artistic director and manage the production elements of
stage. Get an introduction into set, light, sound, costume, and make up
design! This workshop will allow you to focus on an area that suits you,
while still seeing what is involved in other aspects of production. A
premiere of this new work will be held in the MAC Theater on August 20!
THEATER WITH MISS ERIN & MISS TARA
Youth Drama Program
Instructors: Erin Stripto and Tara Mahoney (Ages 7+)
July 1 - October 7 4:00-5:30 pm Wednesdays Only
Members $260, Non-members $275
This professional theatre training program is open to all beginning,
intermediate, and advanced aspiring young performers, ages 7 and up.
Students will engage in theatrical curricular studies focusing on creating a
character, stage presence, script analysis, dance and performance skills,
while learning techniques of auditioning for stage performance. The youth
drama program will meet once a week for 15 weeks. Please note the
program ends with a small theatrical performance.
Broadway Fun With Miss Erin
July 6-10
3:00-4:00 pm
August 3-7 3:00-4:00 pm
Members $80, Non-members $95
Have fun singing and dancing along to some of Broadway’s best musicals!
Students will see what it is like to be part of a musical as they learn about
some of Broadway’s most popular productions. Students will learn song
lyrics from various shows and dance choreography done by Miss Erin.
PERFORMANCE CAMPS WITH THE O’KEEFES
Enjoy a morning of animated stories, nursery rhymes, and children songs.
Then, get ready to create an art project related to the story of the day.
Olaf And Friends
reading will be held August 13 and a performance in the MAC Theater on
August 20!
9:00-11:30 am
Dance with musical instruments, sing your favorite song, and make some
musical instruments! Drums, maracas, shakers, and guitars! Let’s Rock and
Rattle!!!!
THEATERWORKSHOPS:
DEVELOPING OUR OWN PLAY
(Ages 8-13)
Instructor: Keri Costa
Learn the ins and outs of developing new work for the stage!
Theater Workshop I - Creative Development
July 14 - August 20 3:00-6:00 pm
Members $320, Non Members $335
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Have fun developing ideas that blossom into a One Act Play by exploring
and collaborating through improvisation, theater games, and workshop
techniques. Interested in writing, directing, or acting? Miss Keri will give
you an introduction to each along with an opportunity to develop our One
Act Play with a production team! A preview of our work through a staged
“GLEE” at the MAC with Missy O’Keefe
July 13-17 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 7-9) OR
12:30-3:00 pm (Ages 10 +)
July 20-24 9:30am - 12:00 pm (Ages 10+) OR
12:30-3:00 pm (Ages 7-9)
Members $125, Non-members $135
Join instructor Missy O’Keefe for a week of singing and dancing to your
favorite songs! Learn to perform show-stopping numbers and discover
what it takes to put together the type of performances you see each week
on shows like “Glee”! There will be dancing, acting and singing all wrapped
up in a fun packed week. All participants will take part in a variety of
activities aimed at improving their inner musical skills.
MAC Comedy Kids with Mike O’Keefe (Grades K-5)
July 6-10 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 7-10)
12:30-3:00 pm (Ages 10+)
July 20-24 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 10+)
12:30-3:00 pm (Ages 7-10)
July 27-31 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 7-10)
12:30-3:00 pm (Ages 10+)
August 3-7 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 10+)
12:30-3:00 pm (Ages 7-10)
August 10-14
9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 7-10)
12:30-3:00 pm (Ages 10+)
August 17-21 9:30 am - 12:00 pm (Ages 10+)
12:30-3:00 pm (Ages 7-10)
Members $115, Non-Members $125
Do you think you’re funny??!! Then sign up for the Comedy Kids Camp! We
will be doing comedy sketches, improv, and funny songs. There will be a
show every week, and the parents will get to see your progress.
PRE-SCHOOL DANCE WEEKS WITH MISS DEENA
of your favorite animals. Try some bold patterns, colors and crazy animal
designs.
Dance the morning away as Miss Deena creates a magical environment
for your tiny tots through storytelling, crafts, singing, playtime, and dancing.
Please pack a snack, drink, and lunch. Each week on Friday we will have a
Princess Picnic.
KidzArt Princess Camp (Ages 4-7)
Ages 2-5
Members $120, Non-members $132
NEW! Sheriff Callie’s Wild West Adventure
June 15-19 9:30am - 12:30 pm
Ride into the wild west for a week of adventures!
NEW! Sofia, Doc, Mickey & More
June 22-26 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
This week is about all of our playhouse pals!
SUMMER DANCE CAMPS WITH MISS DEENA
Ages 4-10
Members $120, Non-members $132
Lots of fun dancing with simple choreography, great music, arts and crafts,
storytelling, and much more. Please pack a snack, drink, and water. No
previous dance experience necessary. Each week on Friday at 11:15 am we
will have a special performance in our theatre for family and friends. Wear
sneakers or dance shoes.
The All American Girl!
June 29 - July 3 8:30-11:30 am
Come celebrate the USA and bring your American Girl Doll along for the
ride. Dance the week away red, white and blue style!
Behind the Glass Slipper – The Magic of Cinderella
July 20-24 8:30-11:30 am
Learn the magical secrets of Cinderella as we dance the morning away to
this classic story.
Fairy Pirate Adventure
August 3-7 8:30-11:30 am
Jump aboard our make believe adventure to the mystical fairy land!
Moovin, Groovin, & Glowin - Special Effects Week
August 10-14 8:30-11:30 am
Let’s glow girls! Shake it off with everything that glitters and glows.
Frozen Friends - A Celebration of BFF’s
August 17-21 8:30-11:30 am
Calling all sisters, cousins, friends, and girls who are obsessed with Frozen
& Friendship, this camp is for you!
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Please dress for mess and pack a snack and drink each day.
KidzArt Fun Mediums 3D Studio (Ages 6-11)
June 22 - June 26 1:00-4:00 pm
July 20-24 1:00-4:00 pm
Members $130, Non-Members $140
This camp offers a diverse arts curriculum geared to stretch minds,
exercise imaginations, and introduce new idea-generating techniques.
Create a “forever cake” that looks so real it will fool your friends. Design a
3-D “Tunnel Book” and more.
ZOOFARI! (Ages 6-11)
June 29 - July 3 1:00-4:00 pm
July 27 - July 31 1:00-4:00 pm
Members $130, Non-Members $140
Grab your jungle hats, we’re going on safari! Check out all kinds of cool
creatures and the places they live. Learn how to draw and sculpt some
July 6-10 1:00-4:00 pm
Members $125, Non-members $135
We have all the FUN things little girls love: art, games, pretend, music, dress
up, a tea party and princess stories. We will make princess accessories
including a lace tiara, fancy gloves and a ring, and a Princess and the
Pea 3-D bed! Princess-themed art projects will keep your young princess
engaged while learning how to draw with fun art materials in a safe and
supportive environment.
KidzArt The Artist In Me! (Ages 6-11)
July 13-17 1:00-4:00 pm
August 3-7 1:00-4:00 pm
Members $130, Non-Members $140
Discover the artist in you this summer! KidzArt’s super-fun and experienced
art instructors can’t wait to guide you through exciting 2-Dand 3-D projects!
We have big plans in store for this camp, including sculpture, watercolor,
painting on canvas, pastels, and mixed media projects.
Garden Friends Art Camp (Ages 4-7)
August 10-14 1:00-4:00 pm
Members $125, Non-Members $135
Nature comes alive in this camp! From leaf rubbings and clay pressings,
to paintings of trees and insects, we celebrate nature through creative art!
Your budding artist will explore many techniques to complete individual
portfolios using pastels, watercolors, acrylics, clay, and more!
All projects are sure to delight boys and girls alike.
Around theWorld (Ages 6-11)
August 17-21 1:00-4:00 pm
Members $130, Non-Members $140
Grab your suitcase and join KidzArt for a fun-filled journey to write home
about! Zoom from one corner of the globe to another, exploring countries
and cultures through vibrant art! Travelers, come work with clay, pastels
printmaking, watercolor, and much more! Your portfolio is packed by the
end of the week and your own personal passport to remind you of your
travels!
TeenzArt Fine Art Studio (Ages 12 yrs +)
August 24-28 1:00-4:00 pm
Members $140, Non-Members $150
TeenzArt Fine Art Studio captures the passion and imagination of older
students. This camp provides quality, art instruction that mixes technique
and skill building with opportunities for creative freedom and self
expression. TeenzArtists, you are encouraged to work together to learn,
design, think, and create in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.
MUSIC CAMPS WITH MISS SHERRI
Members $150, Non Members $165
Pirates, Lassies + Sponge Bob By the Sea (Ages 3+)
June 22-26 8:30-11:30 am
Jump into this wonderful wet and wild camp! We’ll dive into a treasure
trove of pirate songs; explore bubbles; paint shells; discover sea treasures;
and learn about sharks, whales, turtles and jellyfish through imaginative
play, stories, puppets, and movement activities.
Top of the Charts Music Camp (Ages 5+)
July 6-10 8:30-11:30 am
This cool camp teaches kids some of the hottest hits by their favorite artists
such as Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, Adele, and Pink. Campers
will sing on a microphone, learn simple cool moves, and have a Blast!
Campers make a daily craft.
Jazzy Jumpers (Ages 3+)
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This is an exciting, physically active class that fosters listening skills and
focuses on fun singing, dancing, creative movement, and playful
interaction. Here is a wonderful way for you to jump in and participate as
your child builds strength, balance, coordination, and a love of music and
movement.
Introduction to Orchestra for Strings (4th - 8th Grade)
July 13-17 8:30-11:30 am
Cool Cats (Ages 3+)
July 27-31 8:30-11:30 am
Take a ride on “The Imagination Express”, and jump on “The Honey Child
Plane”. Balloons soar higher than the sky as you “Send Them Up”, up and
away. Explore far away lands, play drums, be a monkey, jump aboard a
Pirate ship all while leaping, jumping, spinning, singing dancing and having
a blast!
One Direction Music Camp (Ages 5+)
August 3-7 8:30-11:30 am
This rocking class will expose aspiring performers to sing, dance and
harmonize enthusiastically to “One” amazing band and more!! Explore a
variety of kids favorite music groups and Pop Stars: including One Direction,
Katy Perry, Carly Rae Jepson, Maroon Five and much more! Campers make
a daily craft. A mini performance ends this Rockin’ week of Camp.
Glee Power Camp (Ages 5+)
August 10-14
8:30-11:30 am
This camp is ideal for colorful party girls who love to express themselves
by singing empowering positive songs by some of their favorite Pop Stars!
Girls will sing, create glitzy jewelry, learn to move to the groove, write
poetry and have lots of fun together! Girl Power camp culminates with a
Friday performance.
Stompin’, Bopin’ Rockin’ Kids (Ages 3+)
August 17-21 8:30-11:30 am
Stomp your feet to music with Miss Sherri and friends. Be amazed at the
energy, enthusiasm, and confidence we promote in your children as we
equip them with the skills to be creative and give them the tools to become
fit kids. Our age-appropriate activities are played in a safe, empowering
environment, allowing children to learn & develop an appreciation of music
and the importance of a healthy life style.
Frozen Frolics Camp (Ages 4+)
August 24-28 8:30-11:30 am
Kids will relish in singing, dancing and creating cool crafts from this
beloved favorite! We will also sing other cool songs from the movie Frozen.
Children may dress up, too, in their favorite costumes, sing on the
microphone and perform for their parents at the week’s end.
Afternoon Songwriting Camps with Miss Sherri and Friends
(Ages 10+)
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 12:00-3:00 pm
July 6-10
August 10-14
August 24-28
Members $150, Non Members $165
In this lively song writing camp with Miss Sherri, activities include:
collaborative writing, poetry writing, story writing, exploration of song
forms, rhyming schemes, style and finally crafting an actual original song.
The song will be recorded and made into a CD. Kids will create their own
original cover art and perform the song at the week’s end.
July 13-17 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Members $180, Non-members $195
Introduce children to the thrill of playing in an orchestra ensemble while
refining their musical skills! Under the direction of New Jersey State Youth
Orchestra conductor Katie Gussman, your child will learn to play music in
groups, follow a conductor’s lead, and understand concert etiquette (both
while playing and while listening to others play). Children will be given time
to socialize with other children who are interested in classical music. The
week will end with a short performance for parents. Students must (1)
supply their own instruments and (2) have finished at least 1 year of
instruction while completing Book 1 of a method series.
Chamber Music Ensemble (Grades 6+)
July 13-17 1:00-4:00 pm
Members $220, Non-members $235
The Chamber ensemble is a small group consisting of string instruments. In
this group, students will learn to perform without the direction of a
conductor, by leading themselves and giving each other cues, while learning
real ensemble skills in the process. We aim to be truly authentic to every
style we approach. While we learn classical music using sheet music, and
aim to decode the poetry of it, we also learn non-classical music as well,
like rock n’ roll, mostly by ear, while learning chords and song structures,
using no sheet music. This camp is a unique experience for students looking
to expand their playing and listening skills. The week will end with a short
performance for parents. Students must (1) supply their own instruments and
(2) have achieved a level of ability equal to Suzuki book 4.
HIP HOP DANCE FUN!
Ages 5-10 (Grouped according to age)
July 6 -10 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
July 27-31 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
August 24-28 9:15 am - 12:00 pm
Members $115, Non-members $125
Summer dance fun starts as your child explores the world of hip hop dance
with kid-friendly mixes and moves. Learn the choreography, get creative,
put it all together and make a dance video. Students must wear sneakers or
dance shoes.
THE ART OF BEAUTY
Ages 10+
July 27-31 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
August 24-28 9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Members $150, Non-members $165
Learn the tricks of the beauty trade from a licensed cosmetologist, make-up
artist, models, and special guests. Students will learn about skincare,
tasteful makeup application, hair care, grace and poise, tips for manicures,
colors, fashion and more!
PAINTING WORKSHOPS from 28 LIFELINES
Instructor Melanie Tsilivitis
“Beat to Your Own Drum” Painting Workshop for Young Artists
Ages 9-12
July 20-24 9:00-11:30 am
Members $260, Non-members $275
A fun, new experiment with a different canvas. We use your imagination of
sight and sound to create the beat of your drum, using acrylics and
journaling to explore. A real drum is included in the price of the class and
will be provided to each young artist.
“Girls on Fire” Painting Exploration for Girls (Ages 9-12)
August 17-21 9:00-11:30 am
Members $220, Non-members $250
Imagine, create, and have fun with this exciting 13 step process painting
with acrylics on canvas. Learn about your passion and what motivates you
to take action.
MAKE A DOLLWORKSHOP
Instructor: Patricia Sebastiano (Ages 7-12)
7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10 Mondays 12:30-3:30 pm
Members $85, Non-Members $100
Explore the joys of sewing by hand. Create your own individualized
cherished doll keepsake. Outfit your creation with a jumper, a skirt, fashion
accessories and a toy which you will create using a pattern and simple
hand sewing techniques. Enhance your creation with a variety of frills and
embellishments. All supplies included and all levels welcome.
MUSIC INSTRUCTION
Intro to Guitar with John Bauso (Ages 8+)
Mondays (8 weeks) 6:00-7:00 pm
Members $180, Non-Members $198
A terrific class designed for students who are starting guitar for the first
time or who have some previous guitar experience. Learn how to read
music and play chords along with various strumming and picking techniques.
Private Lessons
The MAC offers a variety of private lessons, including piano, voice, guitar,
and drums, designed to fit your child’s level and schedule with our patient
and experienced instructors. Choose half-hour, 45 minute, or 1 hour lessons.
Lessons are $30 for the half hour.
BLACK ROCKET CAMPS
The magic in every camper comes to life as never before when they are
empowered to be as creative as they were all born to be! Black Rocket has
over a decade of experience designing camps in the S.T.E.M. and Digital
Arts fields. Every program is powered by the camper’s innate imagination
and designed to bring their ideas to life in a fun, hands-on, learning
environment. From concept to creation students will demonstrate their masterpiece to the world at the end of each week! All Black Rocket programs
mirror real life experiences and the collaborative nature of the design
process. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
Minecraft Designers
June 22-26
9:00-12:00 pm (Ages 8-10)
1:00-4:00 pm (Ages 11-14)
If you love the game Minecraft, but always wanted to design your own
characters and buildings for your games this class is for you! Learn the
basics of creating 3-D models using a new software to design your very
own objects, create skins for characters, and import them into your favorite
Minecraft games. To access their project at home students must own a
PC/MAC version of Minecraft. Tablet, phone, and game console version of
Minecraft are not compatible. Parent email address is required to use 3D
modeling software. Students will work in teams for most of the program.
Droids & Bots: R2-D2 to the Roomba (Ages 8-14)
June 29 - July 3 9:00-12:00 pm
In this cutting edge class you will learn the basics of task robotics including
the assembly process, mechanics, sensors, and sound activation. Each day
will bring a different concept and a new challenge as you build a variety of
different task-oriented robots with a partner. Students will work in pairs or
teams for most of the program.
LEGO® Films & Stop Animation (Ages 8-14)
June 29 - July 3 1:00-4:00 pm
Make your LEGO® bricks come to life! Bring in your favorite action figures
or LEGO® bricks and create a short film with your friends. Whether you
want to recreate a scene from Star Wars or design a world of your own,
this class brings your dreams to the screen. Students will need to bring in
LEGO® bricks or action figures from home, but all other equipment provided.
Student created films will be available on a password protected website to
share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most
of the program.
Maker Labs: Make Your First 3D Creations (Ages 8-14)
July 6-10 9:00-12:00 pm
Calling all boys and girls who want to be the designers of the future! In this
class if you can dream it you can make it - create your first action figure,
design custom jewelry, or make a new toy! Using a professional-level
modeling software, kids will sculpt, texture, and render their own 3-D
creation. No prior experience is necessary and 3D designs will be available
on a password protected website to share with friends and family. 3-D
prints are not included, but can be purchased separately through a 3rd
party company. Students will work in teams for most of the program.
Lego YOUniverse: Make Your Own Adventure! (Ages 8-14)
July 6-10 1:00-4:00 pm
In this LEGO® adventure YOU are the star! Pick your favorite LEGO® genre
or create an alternate universe to create a digital illustrated story. Whether
you want to fight alongside Batman, be part of a Ninjago clan, hang with
Ninja Turtles, or go into space with Bionicle the only requirement is that you
put yourself in the story! All students will end the class with a digital comic
book that can be shared with friends and family on a password protected
website! Students will work in teams for most of the program.
Lego Video Games (Ages 8-14)
July 13-17 9:00-12:00 pm
Combine your two favorite activities: LEGO® bricks and Video Games!
Students will create their own LEGO® universe, characters, and adventures
in an interactive 2-D Video Game. Everyone is welcome in this one of a kind
class. At the end of the program, every student will have a finished LEGO®
Video Game that can be shared with friends and family through a password
protected Black Rocket website. Games are only compatible on PC
computers; Mac versions can be created after the program for a $15.00
conversion fee. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
App Adventures: The Next Level! (Ages 8-14)
July 13-17 1:00-4:00 pm
Continue your quest to make the next viral app! Whether you want to move
past the basic techniques learned in App Attack or want to jump right in, we
are ready for you! All students will choose from a selection of different
mobile app types and explore more in depth programming concepts.
Student created apps will be accessible on a private site and can be played
on any mobile device or computer. No prior experience is necessary and
students do not need to own a smart phone or tablet to take the class.
Students will work in teams for most of the program.
G2: Girl Gamers Club (Ages 8-14)
July 20-24 9:00-12:00 pm
Hang out with friends, have fun, and learn key S.T.E.M. skills in this one of a
kind class! Candy Crush, Facebook, and Instagram were all built by people
who understand the foundations of design and technology. In this class
learn the basic elements of 2-D Game Design. Each day will have a tech
challenge and a profile of the female stars of the tech world. Student games
will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family.
Games are only compatible on PC computers, Mac versions can be created
after the program for $15.00 conversion fee. Students will work in teams for
most of the program.
Make Your First Video Game (Ages 11-14)
Make Your First 3-D Video Game (Ages 8-14)
If you love playing video games, this is the camp for you! Make your first
video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the keys to designing
yourfirst 2-D game. Conceptualization, play experience, challenge levels,
graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that
we’ll explore. No prior experience necessary, just a desire to have fun.
Student created games will be available on a password protected Black
Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible
on PC computers, Mac versions can be created after the program for $15.00
conversion fee. Students will work in teams for most of the program.
Try this new version of a Black Rocket classic! By popular demand, we
redesigned our 3-D game design class from beginning to end. This new
class allows you to develop a game concept that goes well beyond the
limitations of the traditional 2-D game design classes. Students will learn
the physics behind 3D games, explore beginner event scripting, level
design, controlling flow of gameplay, and story telling. Student created
games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to
share with friends and family. Students will work in teams for most of the
program.
July 20-24 1:00-4:00 pm
Code Breakers (Ages 8-14)
July 27-31 9:00-12:00 pm
Calling all future coders, programmers, and designers! Learn the basics of
coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web
projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming
the next tech star! Whether you want to be the next Mark Zuckerberg or
the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in
his bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey.
Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends
and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
App Attack (Ages 8-14)
July 27-31 1:00-4:00 pm
Take the first steps into the world of mobile app design and customize
your own game app! Using a specialized app and game development tool,
students will explore the world of web-based apps. In addition to learning
the basics of mobile app design and game development, you will also see
firsthand how the world of App publishing functions. Student created apps
will be accessible on a private site and can be played on any mobile device
or computer. No prior experience is necessary and students do not need to
own a smartphone or tablet to take the class. Students will work in pairs or
teams for most of the program.
Make Your First Video Game (Ages 8-10)
August 3-7 9:00-12:00 pm
If you love playing video games, this is the camp for you! Make your first
video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the keys to designing
your first 2-D game. Conceptualization, play experience, challenge levels,
graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that
we’ll explore. No prior experience necessary, just a desire to have fun.
Student created games will be available on a password protected Black
Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible
on PC computers, Mac versions can be created after the program for $15.00
conversion fee. Students will work in teams for most of the program.
August 3-7 1:00-4:00 pm
Minecraft Modders
August 10-14
9:00-12:00 pm (Ages 11-14)
1:00-4:00 pm (Ages 8-12)
Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and foundations of
programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first
mod! Introductory coding will also be taught through a simulated
environment inspired by Minecraft. Student projects will be available on
a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. To access their
project at home students must own a PC/MAC version of Minecraft. Tablet,
phone, and game console version of Minecraft are not compatible. Students
will work in teams for most of the program.
Video Game Animation (Ages 8-14)
August 17-21 9:00-12:00 pm
Take your game design to the next level by creating and animating your own
character sprites, objects, and backgrounds. Start with a name, develop
the character’s personality, signature moves, special powers, and a story
line. Finish with a fully animated character to be used in future games.
Students do not need any prior experience in game design, animation, or
sketching. Student created animations will be available on a password
protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are
only compatible on PC computers; Mac versions can be created after the
program for $15.00 conversion fee. Students will work in teams for most of
the program.
Creative Design and Robotics (Ages 8-14)
August 17-21 1:00-4:00 pm
The world of the future belongs to…robots! Robotics is one of America’s
fastest growing industries. Learn the fundamentals of motorized
mechanisms and basic design principles in this unique class. Separate
fact from fantasy by designing and building your first robot. After learning
the basic principles of design, students will build prototypes and learn
problem-solving to improve how their robots function in a series of design
challenges! Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.
36 Church Street in Middletown, NJ (Next to the Train Station) • 732-706-4100 • middletownarts.org