music • art • dance • drama
Darlington's Summer Arts Camps inspire students ages 3-14 to think creatively about the world around them and express themselves through the visual and performing arts.
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Pricing & Information
| FULL DAY CAMPS | HALF DAY CAMPS | ARTS INTENSIVE |
|---|---|---|
| - Ages 5-12 | - Ages 3-10 | - Ages 5-14 (depending on subject) |
| - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (extended day available) | - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (before care available) | - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (extended day available) |
| - Weekly sessions, M-F | - Weekly sessions, M-F | - Weekly sessions, M-F |
| - $350/week | - $200/week | - $380/week |
| - All four arts every day (music, art, dance, & drama) | - All four arts every day (music, art, dance, & drama) | - Focus on one art form all week |
| - Showcase presented at 2:30pm on the last day! | - Showcase presented at 2:30pm on the last day! | |
| - Before-care (8-9am); After-care (3-5pm): $10/hour/day. Must sign up at least 1 week in advance. Please call (610) 358-3632 to sign up. | - Before care (8-9am): $10/hour/day. Must sign up at least 1 week in advance. Please call (610) 358-3632 to sign up. | - Before-care (8-9am); After-care (3-5pm): $10/hour/day. Must sign up at least 1 week in advance. Please call (610) 358-3632 to sign up. |
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"Schools Out, Art's On!"
Preschool Camp – June 1-3 and June 7-9
Preschool Pre-Camp
Enjoy fun in the sun with our spectacular summer-themed half-day camp designed just for our youngest campers! Using the 4 Arts, you will delight in a beach-themed dance party, sing summer songs, go on a make-believe camping adventure, make sand art and more! You will be ready in no time for our full week summer camps. Projects in each session will be unique. Price: $150
Register: Week 1, June 1-3: Half Day: Ages 3-6 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Register: Week 2, June 7-9: Half Day: Ages 3-6 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Week One: June 14 - 18
Jurassic Journey
Go on a 4-arts adventure with the most gargantuan creatures to have ever walked the earth! With your imagination and the power of the arts, you will create and explore the Jurassic world of the dinosaurs! Full day campers will have a performance for friends and family at 2:30pm on Friday. * 4-day option available for students attending Tuesday-Friday *
Register: Half Day: Ages 3-10
Register: Full Day: Ages 5-12
Week Two: June 21 - 25
Heroes and Villains
Create your own epic superhero stories through music, art, dance and drama. Design new heroes and villains; write a theme song, and more. Save the universe using the power of the arts! Full day campers will have a performance for friends and family at 2:30 on Friday.
Register: Half Day: Ages 3-10
Register: Full Day: Ages 5-12
Week Three: June 28 - July 2
Mural Arts Intensive [Intensive]
Under the guidance of our visual arts teaching artists, you will learn how to design and execute a mural with a team of fellow young artists! During this week, you will paint small mural projects and complete a mural on a wall space at Darlington Arts Center!
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-14
The Explorers’ Club
Grab your compass and get ready for a wild adventure! Using the four arts, we will explore the lush and exciting expanse of unmapped jungles and hidden locales. Campers will hold a performance for friends and family at 2:30 on Friday.
Register: Full Day: Ages 3-6
Week Four: July 6 - 9
Monsters of Myth
Enter a magical realm of dragons and unicorns, elves and giants! Launch noble quests to defend your kingdom and encounter imposing dragons utilizing the visual and performing arts! Use your imagination to create new beasts and creatures of myth! Campers will have a performance for friends and family at 2:30 on Friday. * Pro-rated cost for 4-day week *
Register: Full Day: Ages 3-6
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-12
Week Five: July 12 - 16
A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Using the powerful Force of the arts, activate your hyperdrive and travel through the stars to distant planets in a far off galaxy! Explore space age music, design your own lightsaber, and more. Campers will create a new saga
Register: Full Day: Ages 3-6
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-12
Week Six: July 19 - 23
The Arts Olympics
In the spirit of the Olympic Games, students will participate in a variety of projects, games and challenges in the 4 Arts that will educate them about the arts and culture of countries beyond our borders! Campers will put on a performance for friends and family at 2:30 on Friday.
Register: Full Day: Ages 3-6
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-12
Week Seven: July 26 - July 30
Darlington's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Board the Hogwarts Express into the magical universe of Harry Potter! Immerse yourself in the world of wizards, encounter fantastic beasts, and cast spells of music, art, dance, and drama! Campers will have a performance for friends and family at 2:30 on Friday.
Register: Full Day: Ages 3-6
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-12
Week Eight: August 2 - 6
Rockin' the Arts
Get rocking in this week of camp! Recreate rock classics, design your own album cover, learn popular dances and act out your own rock legend. Campers will have a performance for friends and family at 2:30 on Friday.
Register: Full Day: Ages 3-6
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-12
Guitar Jam Camp [Intensive]
Discover what you can do with your guitar! Learn how to play chords and pick, while learning to play songs as a group. Campers will also enjoy other games and activities with “Rockin’ the Arts” camp. Full day camp will have a performance for friends and family at 2:30 on Friday. Campers must bring their own guitar.
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-14
Week Nine: August 9 - 13
Let's Make a Movie [Intensive]
Be the screenwriters, directors, and stars of your own movie in this dramatic intensive camp! Learn about the creative process behind your favorite movies and some of the technology used to bring cinematic stories to life! Campers will premiere their movie for friends and family at 2:30 on Friday.
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-14
Visual Art Intensive [Intensive]
Celebrate great contemporary artists in this art intensive week. Explore different styles of the modern era and use different media while creating a gallery of art to
showcase for family and friends at 2:30 on Friday.
Register: Full Day: Ages 5-14
Week Ten: August 16 - 20
Marvelous Mysteries
Follow clues and uncover hidden mysteries! Go on a 4-Arts detective adventure to discover and solve mysteries or create a mysterious story of your very own! Campers will hold a performance for friends and family at 2:30 on Friday.
Register: Full Day: Ages 3-6
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-12
Week Eleven: August 23 - 27
Let the Games Begin!
If you’re a fan of games, this entertaining week is the camp for you! You’ll play popular group games in theater, dance and music. Design and create your own board games, mazes and more using the visual arts! Campers will present some of their favorite games for friends and family at 2:30pm on Friday.
Register: Full Day: Ages 3-6
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-12
Week Twelve: August 30 - September 2
Darlington Puppet Theater
In this exciting new week of camp, you’ll explore the world of puppet theater! Learn how to build and operate different puppets and explore the secrets behind the art of puppetry! Performance for friends and family at 2:30 on Thursday. * Pro-rated cost for 4-day week *
Register: Full Day: Ages 3-6
Register: Full Day: Ages 7-12
